What breed of dog would you recommend for living in the city?
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If you are looking to share your home with a dog, and your home happens to be in a large metropolitan city, you would be wise to do a little research before you bring any old pup home. Some dogs are not suitable for city life, either because they have a strong need for outdoor activities like running and playing, they are prone to barking, or because they are simply too big to be comfortable in a small apartment or condo.
So what dogs are good for city life? Below is a list of top dogs for the city, but be sure to look into any breed you want to take home to make sure you can provide them with a happy and healthy home.
sources;
http://www.ugodog.net/blog/the-best-dog-breeds-for-city-life/
http://blogs.dogster.com/good-dog/what-dog-breed-would-do-well-in-the-city/2008/09/22/
which dog to choose and how to train the dogs are available here
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/rightdog/rightdogfull.html
Which breed can you...what? =P
The first thing to think about when you want to adopt a dog is what sort of lifestyle you have then find a dog that matches it. There are a lot of cute dogs out there, but unless it fits your life style, neither of you will be happy.
The best dogs out there are the ones in animal shelters believe it or not. You can find any age range, the staff will be well versed in what the dogs personality is, they'll already have their shots and will mostly likely already be spayed/neutered. It will also be much cheaper to go to a shelter to get a dog than trying to find a breeder.
If you are looking for a particular breed, you can still possibly find one at a shelter. You'll have to call around and ask, but many different breeds are brought in everyday. There aer also many breed specific rescue groups. So if you settle on a particular breed, go to google and type the name of the breed plus 'rescue group' and then your city and state.
To decide what sort of dog you want, look at your life. Are you more active or more of a home body? Some dogs are high energy, some just want to hang out with you and watch TV. Do you live in a house or an apartment? Some dogs are high energy and need a back yard to run around in, some are fine staying in doors not doing much. Do you want a dog that needs a lot of attention or are more independent? Do you want a dog that is good with other dogs? Cats? Children? Do you want a small dog or a large dog?
I can guarantee you there is a breed you can find or a mutt in the shelter that will suit all of those needs you have as there are such a vast variety of dogs out there. The first and most important step is making a list of what your life is like and what you want.
This website: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/ is a good place to find out all the information on the different dog breeds, what possible health problems they might have, and a good look at their temperament.
Animal Planet also has a good test to find out what dog would be good for you: http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto ..
My personal recommendations:
If you want a relaxed dog that's fine hanging out on the couch, get a Whippet (smaller dog) or a Mastiff (if you don't mind a large dog)
If you want a dog with higher energy, get a miniature pointer (smaller dog) or a German Shepard (larger dog).
I would caution you away from the Jack Russell breeds though as they are almost too high energy and unless you have a huge back yard and want to do agility courses he'll be to much for you. I also caution against Shiba Inus as they are to domineering and independent even for a lot of dog trainers.
Something else to remember, if you decide to not go to a shelter and buy from a breeder it's important to go to a reputable breeder. These are the things to look for in a reputable breeder:
A responsible breeder is one who:
* Is knowledgeable about his/her breed and breed standard;
* Is active in the breed in some fashion, perhaps in the conformation ring, or in the performance aspect, such as obedience, agility, hunting, earthdog, schutzhund, ring sport, fly ball, etc;
* Has done extensive genetic testing on the breeding stock used and is willing and able to discuss whatever faults his/her dogs have (and all dogs have them. No dog is perfect.);
* The environment the dogs and puppies are kept in are open for your inspection and are kept sanitary;
* At least the dam of the litter is on the premises and is available for your inspection, with pictures and information about how to contact the owner of the sire available to you;
* Has provided proper medical care and nutrition to all his dogs and will provide you with medical records;
* Can discuss the socialization of the puppies and can make recommendations for the continued socialization and training;
* Will have a written contract and bill of sale; (For sample contracts go HERE.)
* Will offer a health guarantee;
* Will offer a genetic disease guarantee;
* Will take back the dog at any time during the dog's life if you become unwilling or unable to care for it.
* Will be available to you for advice during the life of the dog.
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Responsible breeding information:
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http://members.tripod.com/marge_s_2/nonframes/findingabreeder.htm
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I've had bulldogs in New York City and Los Angeles and they are the perfect city dog because they don't need much space and they don't like to exercise that much.
You can walk your bulldog only a couple of city blocks before they are ready for nap. 20 minutes at the dogpark and they will sleep for hours.
Totally loving dogs, totally social and they are not so small that they are annoying, but not so big they are, well, annoying.
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If you consider getting a beagle pup in New York City, I actually know a girl who is breeding pure bred beagle pups.
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He was extremely easy to train both on wee-wee pads as well as outside. We also like to go camping and hiking. For a small dog, he is very strong and capable and I find that he is just as happy in the city as he is in the country. He seems perfectly happy with a small amount of exercise and is calm at home but also quite energetic when you want to play.
I'm trying to attach two pictures of my dog - both cute and then sleek/groomed.
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M$Toy dogs have high energy levels in some cases, but they are small enough that they can satisfy their needs running about the apartment.
Small to medium size low to moderate energy dogs that are also suitable for apartment living include:
Cocker Spaniel,
Clumber Spaniel,
Sussex Spaniel,
Basset Hound,
Beagle,
Basenji,
Norwegian Elkhound,
Dachshund,
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen,
Whippet,
most terriers,
Bichon Frise,
Bulldog (as long as there's no flights of stairs to climb daily),
French Bulldog,
Keeshond,
Finnish Spitz,
American Eskimo,
Lhasa Apso,
Schipperke, Corgi,
Shetland Sheepdog.
Medium energy dogs
Medium to large dogs that can adjust to living in good-sized apartments as long as they get moderately long walks and a weekly allowance of boisterous exercise include:
Brittany,
Springer Spaniel,
Akita,
Malamute,
Siberian Husky,
Newfoundland,
Boxer,
Rottweiler,
Mastiff, Bullmastiff,
Doberman
Pinscher,
Great Dane,
Samoyed,
St. Bernard,
Bernese Mountain Dog,
Chow Chow,
Collie,
Old English Sheepdog,
Shar Pei,
Bouvier des Flandres,
Briard,
German Shepherd.
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We have a Chihuahua, two terriers and assorted big dogs, and I would think a terrier would make a terrible house pet because they have a very high energy level. We have a large back yard they can run in, but they get out the front every once in a while and I have to drive around the block to get them. Seriously.
Another dog to consider is a Poodle. Poodles are quite intelligent, and I'm sure the smaller ones can be litter-box trained. The smaller poodles also don't require much space to get properly exercised.
On a more exotic front we have the Shih Tzu, a very intelligent dog that can be taught all sorts of things, does not need a lot of space, and is simply adorable.
If you notice city dwellers carrying dogs, there's a reason it is often one of the above breeds.
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M$plus they're really cute!
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