What is a small independant dog that is also a good family dog?
footyango69 asked:
I want to get a dog but it will be home alone from abut 8 till about 3.30 5 days a week. I have a lot of time for the dog on weekends and holidays. I have a high energy level so if the dog has a high energy level that wont be a problem when im home. And also i would like it if the dog liked being outside.
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I want to get a dog but it will be home alone from abut 8 till about 3.30 5 days a week. I have a lot of time for the dog on weekends and holidays. I have a high energy level so if the dog has a high energy level that wont be a problem when im home. And also i would like it if the dog liked being outside.
Any suggestions?
December 29th, 2009 at 2:54 am
I have a border terrier (quite small) and she’s full of excitement and very lively, and can always amuse herself if i don’t feel up to it or nobody is around. She loves people and going for walks (especially a run on the beach) and is no bother at all. When we got her we were advised to get a female as they are more friendly and less likely to run away.
Hope this helps! Kath
December 30th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
You should ask a local vet which dog breeds would be best for you. Then, get a dog from rescue who doesn’t have separation anxiety. It’s really hard on a puppy to be left for 8 hours a day, so if you get an adult rescue dog, it’s already house trained, etc.
If you fence part of your yard, you can provide an outside play area for the dog with shade, shelter and water so it can be outside while you’re at work.
Terrier’s are breeds that you would probably do well with, but there are other high energy dogs you might like just as well.
cw C Wood
January 3rd, 2010 at 6:07 am
get a scotty dog there engergetic yet clam and they love familys. but also even though staffishires have a bad boy reputation they are very family type dogs they love company and also very well behaved if your gone for long periods aimee
January 6th, 2010 at 3:03 am
Those aren’t bad hours. I wouldn’t suggest putting a small dog outside though.
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Liberty
We had a white spitz
when I was a kid that we kept outside, it seemed to work out for her, but she needed a LOT of exercise when we were home, and boy could she run!
If you want a small dog that is going to be really gentle tempered and good with children, try looking at a Havanese.
We have one now, and he is SOOOO sweet! He loves children and adults alike (while my Lhasa is stubborn and hates anyone that is not in her family
His energy levels seem pretty low though, but he will walk or jog with me. Even when he was a puppy, he’s never needed a leash, because he’ll follow me close by wherever I go. He’s my little shadow
January 6th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
I would suggest looking at Dogbreedinfo.com it will give you a huge selection of dogs to look at and list what each dog is like
A dog is for life - good luck jessie
January 7th, 2010 at 1:02 am
No matter what your energy level is i wouldn’t suggest a highly energetic dog if you are going to be away for almost 8 hours per day as these breeds do become bored and can become destructive if they don’t have anything to do.
Is this dog going to be an ‘outside dog’ - living outside? I won’t express my views on this but i don’t agree with animals being kept outdoors *with some breed exceptions - rare though.
Being away 7.5 hours a day means you don’t have time for a puppy so you’ll need an adult dog. 8 hours is a long time even for an adult therefore you should also think about having someone check in on the dog during the day for a short while.
There are other things i’d need to know before suggesting a breed - what sort of grooming requirements would work for you, you say family dog therefore i assume you have a family? Some breeds don’t work well with children, size of garden/space for the dog etc. ~♥ Shih Tzu lover ♥~
January 8th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
i suggest you adopt! check the shelters!
Pupster Lover!
January 8th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
I would not suggest a terrier. They will run and bark until they die. CarlaJ
January 9th, 2010 at 5:19 am
Pekingese are independent dogs, but not very well with family, more of a one person dog. Brady M
January 11th, 2010 at 8:44 am
A beagle will make a great family pet. I_Love_McRedneck
January 11th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Golden retriver - if u have a big house
Chihuahua - if u have a small Apartment smallexx
January 13th, 2010 at 2:53 am
Get one that fits YOUR lifestyle.:0)
Try the breed selector quiz and see what breed(s) show up that are right for you. ♥Friends with Everyone♥
January 13th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
A pug for sure. Pugs are very fun to play with and cuddle a lot. They can also be left alone and are good house dogs. The only bad things is that you need to clean their wrinkles and make sure their eyes are not near anything that can hurt them. They also snore which actually rather cute. They only grow to be 10 to 11 inches and 14-18 pounds and are great with kids. You can find some good breeders online in your area. Adam Z