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?