Looking for a mid-size dog, good with children & animals, obedient, playful but not hyper, outdoors & healthy long life?

Looking for a mid-size dog, good with children & animals, obedient, playful but not hyper, outdoors & healthy long life. Looking for advice on what our options are so we can do more research. Asked by ehk804 54 months ago Similar questions: mid size dog children animals obedient playful hyper outdoors healthy long life Pets > Dogs.

Similar questions: mid size dog children animals obedient playful hyper outdoors healthy long life.

Call a local animal rescue organization and ask for a dog that has been fostered some dogs get fostered by families who donate their time and homes to dogs so they don't have to spend time in shelters (or euthanized). I have fostered animals for a local rescue group and know after a few days if the animal gets along with our family dog, with kids, with visiting little kids, etc. Some breeds like terriers are very hyper and need to run and play - whereas a beagle tends to go off on his own following his nose (very stubborn - those beagles - but very loyal and sweet) A spaniel mix would probably be a good dog for your family - but please adopt one. There are so many who need homes.

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Get a mutt. I would agree with the other answers in the previous question that recommend holding off on getting a new puppy while you have a 17-year-old dog. However, you could get a young dog, two or three years old, from the local animal shelter, and I am certain there is a sweet, even-tempered, gentle dog waiting to be a friend to your older dog.

Although I recommend mixed breeds, it still pays to know your breeds, and the temperament of each. The AKC has an online guide to breeds, as well as a short essay on picking the right breed for you. I’m not sure what you think of as mid-size (I think of my ninety-pound dogs as mid-size, when compared to some of the big dogs) but just shopping through the breeds I would say the American Eskimo dog might be what you’re looking for.

Whatever type of dog you decide on, I would let the older dog have a say in the choice. She should be able to tell you what kind of dog she likes or doesn’t like. When you take to a place with lots of dogs, like an off-leash park, does she fancy any particular dogs?

I don’t think dogs care too much what another dog looks like, but size and energy level are important. (My oldest freaks out around dogs who are bigger than he is. ) You could shop through the breeds of dogs, which is always fun, and leave the final decision up to your older dog.

If she doesn’t want a constant companion, then you could save your research for the future. All of your research into different breeds won’t go to waste if you decide to get a mixed breed from a shelter. Even though they don’t conform to the standards, you should be able to tell which mutt is a retriever and which is a herder or a guard dog.

Make sure the shelter lets you interact with the dog outside the kennel, in the fenced play yard, so you can get a sense of the dog’s personality. Whichever dog you pick, if you do get one, it won’t matter as much about the particular dog as it will matter how you introduce the new dog to your old dog. The meeting should take place on neutral ground so your existing dog does not feel invaded.

Both the new dog and the old dog should understand clearly that the old dog outranks the new dog. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Sources: AKC, experience.

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We love our Canaan. She fits everything you asked for in your question. I recently answered another question about my favorite breed of dog.

She’s a perfect family dog because she has plenty of energy to keep up with out kids, but she’s very obedient. She doesn’t destroy the house or jump up on visitors. It actually took very little time to have her well-trained, everything from housebreaking to fetch to walking her.

Even my 7 year old has no trouble handling her once my husband and I trained her on basic commands. They are actually native to the Middle East but are becoming more well known here. Canaans are very smart and very protective.

She’s also very affectionate. She’s great with our cats too. We love her!

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These are some dogs that I would suggest, but there are over 150 breeds to choose from. I personally prefer a shelter or rescue dog. It is so rewarding to save the life of an animal, and I think mutts tend to be healthier as they are not inbred.

Of course you may be planning to show the dog, or it is simply your preference to have a purebred dog. Here are some I would recommend for you: Australian Shepherd Flat-Coated Retriever Border Collie Cardigan Welsh Corgi Clumber Spaniel Pembroke Welsh Corgi Sussex Spaniel Vizla English Setter Whippet . Screen, .

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Http:akc.org There are more than 150 breeds to choose from with detailed descriptions of each. Take your time and do a lot of research on the different breeds and make sure you get a reputable breeder. That is extremely important.

While you are researching, you may just want to wander into the SPCA. They often have purebreds there too you know. Don’t leave any options unexplored!

Sources: http:akc.org .

Look into King Charles Cavaliars We got our first one 2 yrs ago, now we have 3. They are great in all areas you listed except maybe the outside part. They love to be lap dogs.

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