Dogs and Puppies

I love my Dachshie asked:


I have seen so many questions in the dog section concerning so called designer dog and “teacup” puppies lately. Why on earth would anyone want to buy these overpriced mutts and runts? If you’re willing to spend thousands of dollars on a dog, why not get a healthy dog from a reputable breeder? If you want a “labradoodle” or a “bugg,” i’m sure you could find one at the pound.

At risk of this being reported as a rant, here’s a question: What is you favorite dog breed and why?

Garret asked:


Basically I need a dog that can protect my family and I. Especially if there was a robber that wanted to rob my house.But I also need a dog that is atleast okay around children. I don’t care about grooming or anything else. Just protection and family dog. Thanks for all answers.

P.S. If there is a dog breed that lives to at least 12 years than that would be superb.

L<3 asked:


Right now I have a Puggle who does very well with other dogs and seems to be happier with other dogs so we decided we might get another. We were hoping to find a medium sized energetic low-shedding dog that is very cute and dog and cat friendly! Probably non herding because we have 2 cats. We have no idea where to start looking, so please help tell us some good breeds for us!

Lauren W asked:


I have a female black lab that’s about 7 and she’s a very friendly dog around other dogs and mostly all people. I was looking at getting a new puppy and I was trying to find a small dog. I was wondering if anyone knew if my dog would be ok around a male puppy that has been neutered or if she would be better around another female.

Also, my mother is very allergic to dogs. Any suggestions on short haired dogs? Or things to help with allergies to a dog with hair maybe like a poofy pomeranian?

D asked:


These dogs seemed to have been best friends before the smaller one got into an accident and hurt her leg. Since the accident the smaller dog has been rehabbing the leg and it’s getting better every day.

But we’re having setbacks when the 2nd largest dog of three (the largest minds her own business and doesn’t have a problem with either of the 2) is bullying the smaller injured dog.

The medium sized dog just mauls the small dog at any random point. Some days it can be calm, and some days we’d have to separate the two.

Why is my dog picking on my injured dog?

slipy8787 asked:


I am doing a product design project for university and want to know what kind of problems do dog owners encounter when handling their dog ?

The problem will help give me a basis for my design development , where i have to design the product and make it.

Any comments would be greatly helpful

Kind Regards

Tom Just to add - the problem can be anything doesn’t have to be behavioral could be - I get hairs everywhere!

IDGAF asked:


My dogs have this really bad problem with jumping up on people. It has goten so annoying. I’ve tried everything from yelling no and pling on their collars to having people step on their back feet. Nothing works. What can I do? Please help!

kmslosaltos asked:


The dog seems friendly towards the cat but the cat is not. I am afraid my cat will run away - we have had him for 5 years from a kitten.

girlnextdoor409 asked:


Hello, I also have a Westie who is 5 years old. We just got her a couple weeks ago and she’s been a great dog. My problem is whenever I come home she pees a little. I try not to make a big deal about me coming home, trying to not make her excited. But as soon as I come by her she does it. Any ideas on this one?
Thanks ahead of time!

while007 asked:


We live in Industrial township and face this stray dog problem. It is told that catching dog is banned, by telling this our town admn . is just not doing anything and dogs are breeding in huge number and we are even scared to come out of our houses freely. What is law in India regarding this aspect. I like to learn from responsible persons who had tackled this problem . Plz reply to this, with which I can make our town admn. authorities to act properly