Recommended Breeds For 1st Time Dog Owners

[LaZeR]

Chad always says to find a dog that has no teeth......... he also said something about peanutbutter............

That's nasty!

[Premium Parrots]

That's nasty!

so.......you must know from experiance huh.

[LaZeR]

so.......you must know from experiance huh.

I just wanna know how you pull off that trick with your birds. Talk about a sore pecker, no?

lmao!!!

[Premium Parrots]

I just wanna know how you pull off that trick with your birds. Talk about a sore pecker, no?

lmao!!!

Two tall trees, a birch and a beech, are growing in the woods. A small tree begins to grow between them, and the beech says to the birch, 'Is that a son of a beech or a son of a birch?' The birch says he cannot tell, but just then a woodpecker lands on the sapling.
The birch says, 'Woodpecker, you are a tree expert. Can you tell if that is a son of a beech or a son of a birch?'
The woodpecker takes a taste of the small tree and replies, 'It is neither a son of a beech nor a son of a birch. It is, however, the best piece of ash I have ever poked my pecker into.

[LaZeR]

[muddyfunkstar]

When I was a kid we had a Golden Retriever, she was a lovely dog, a big softy, but the arthritis got to her in the end - I think it's common in that breed. But they're a really good breed of dog, very friendly and docile, and good with kids (if that's a concern).

After her we had a corgi/terrier cross - a real funny looking dog, but he was great fun.

My Aunty has been through a few dogs in her life too. A Scottie, who was a bit ratty for my liking. A doberman who scared shitless of anything and everything, you only had to say hello and he'd run whimpering into a corner - worst guard dog ever She currently has a schnauzer, and he's a beauty - friendly as anything, and good fun to play with.

My wife grew up with Staffies, and loves them, really good natured dogs but you need to be careful with rescue ones as they're the chav accessory of choice and many have behavioral issues as a result.

I'd like to get a dog myself, but it's not really a good time for it with me working full time, and with my wife working part-time, looking after our two year old, and a new baby due in August she's a bit too busy to be wrangling a hound too!

[JPono]

I know retrievers and labs have come up already, but can't help recommending both breeds. My first dog was a beagle. I went for a small dog. Big mistake getting a dog that howls in a small apartment. It worked out in the end, but it was hard getting there..

I've had two labs; one in a condo and one in a house. They've both been a pleasure.

Good luck!

[gentlemanly]

If one has time for the training, then a German Shorthair Pointer or a Border Collie would be my pick, some of the smartest dogs out there.

[rickcharles606]

If one has time for the training, then a German Shorthair Pointer or a Border Collie would be my pick, some of the smartest dogs out there.

Oh dude, my favorite pet of my lifetime was a German Shorthair Pointer...incredible animal great pet and good with kids.

[Guest]

Thanks for your input guys, really appreciated.

[jtwh20]

My first choice would be labs but if they're too big, I'd say a beagle - both are well mannered, and have good dispositions

[xrt]

I have always had a thing for dalmatians, they get very big though. My puppy is now at the size of a female labrador retriever lol.
But to be honest, any dog you choose will be a lot of work, and cost you alot of money.

I have never had a dog in my life, I am now 24 years old and have a 8 month old dalmatian boy, Welcome to parenthood :P
But they are so much fun I consider getting another dal in a few years. They even smile when they get too excited lol.

My advice would be to find a breed, and read a lot about that breed learn everything you can about them.
I have 8 books on my breed, some good some great.

I also like the Italian greyhound too, check out this video:

[Simplysnus]

2 labs and a beagle here, the beagle is great for cozying up with if you can channel the need to bay at every other dog. A bit hard headed too on training, she ever gets off leash and it's sometimes hard to catch her. She's very gentle and loves kids. The labs are big of course, but very good natured and much easier to train.

I'd avoid a border collie in that environment, they are smart but also need lots of stimulation.

[devilock76]

I gotta go with mutt unless there is some specific reason you want a dog other than pet/companionship. Go to the local shelter and rescue a mutt. Probably be the best dog you will ever own.

Ken

[Veganpunk]

I gotta go with mutt unless there is some specific reason you want a dog other than pet/companionship. Go to the local shelter and rescue a mutt. Probably be the best dog you will ever own.

Ken

I agree 100% Best dogs I ever had were mutts!