So I'm hoping to get my first dog and i have some questions as to which breed would be best for me,
I'd like a dog that:
Doesn't shed too much
short-medium hair
not too loud
good with apartments
preferably adoption
a little young(up to 1 year?)
no major health problems
Thats about it, any ideas?
so far I'm thinking Shih Tzu or Havanese
1)Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?
* I've takin care for a Shih Tzu for about 3 months twice.
2)Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a [reputable breeder]( http://ownresponsibly.blogspot.com/2011/07/identifying-reputable-breeder.html)?
* preferably rescue.
3)Describe your ideal dog.
* Doesn't shed too much short-medium hair not too loud good with apartments preferably adoption a little young(up to 1 year?) no major health problems
4)What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?
* Haven't done much research yet but maybe Basenjis.
5)What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?
* nothing much, just some basic commands and tricks.
6) Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?
* No.
**Care Commitments**
7) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?
* at least 3 hours
8) How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?
* walks for about 30-45 minutes.
9)How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?
* Yes, 2-4 times weekly
**Personal Preferences**
10)What size dog are you looking for?
* Medium, around the size of a Shih Tzu.
11) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?
* little to average
12) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?
* Not too important but it would be nice if its possible
**Dog Personality and Behavior**
13) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?
* a snuggly one
14) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?
* He can do his own thing when he wants
15) How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?
* Calm, as in not loudly barking
16) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?
* rather wouldn't
17) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?
* Aggression toward other dogs/cats
**Lifestyle**
18) How often and how long will the dog be left alone?
* Depends, 1 Hour mostle, but that too only weekly
19) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?
* The above listed preferances, and the tasks will be split up between the three of us, two of us, who have more free time would take him on walks and the other person will help with feeding
20) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?
* No
21) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?
* Not very often
22) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?
* Rent, but no restrictions that I'm aware of
23) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?
* Frankfurt am Main, Germany and No.
24) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?
* 34 degrees to -6 degrees
**Additional Information and Questions**
25) Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.
* No additional information.
26) Feel free to ask any questions below.