You just had to throw Jack Russells in there didn't you? The most insane and annoying dogs on the planet. Kind of kills the credibility of the rest of what you list. No not all little dogs are annoying just around 75% are.
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Originally posted by: Jadow
trust me when I say, get a small dog that doesn't shed.
edit- Shih-Tzu, $250 - $450, look in the classified ads...
Trust me when I say do not get a little dog. Their constant non-stop yapping that never stops will drive the dead insane and bring out your worst stress.
Get a big dog, there are many breeds that do not shed much. Almost any lab will have minimal shedding. Dalmatians I imagine would not shed much either.
However I am a fan of shepherds. You would have a loyal dog that is not loud unless it senses potential danger that is a real threat, and not a little tweety-bird flying across your window and having those little pip-squeeks jumping and yapping for 20 minutes. Unlike those little ones too, they actually can protect and not get killed by a drunk stumble or taking a wrong step... or heaven forbid, a intruder kicking it.
They are always playful and happy dogs, you would have to go out of your way to teach them to be mean... ie constantly chained up, neglect, and perhaps mishandling... but then if you were in that situation, you would probably be mean and dangerous too.
A big dog can be a best friend, a little dog can drive you nuts.
You're pretty misinformed - Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Jack Russells, Basenjis are all very mellow, quiet dogs - but it can also depend on their personalities. You need to keep your opinion to yourself if you don't know what you're talking about.
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
You're pretty misinformed - Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Jack Russells, Basenjis are all very mellow, quiet dogs - but it can also depend on their personalities. You need to keep your opinion to yourself if you don't know what you're talking about.
Originally posted by: Born2bwire
I would suggest a lab as the ultimate companion animal.
I'm sitting here looking at 3 50+lb dogs of mine. One is 14, one is almost 14, one is 11.Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
larger dogs don't last very long. maybe 7 years. smaller dogs live a long time sometimes.
read.
Originally posted by: thepd7
Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Originally posted by: Jadow
trust me when I say, get a small dog that doesn't shed.
edit- Shih-Tzu, $250 - $450, look in the classified ads...
Trust me when I say do not get a little dog. Their constant non-stop yapping that never stops will drive the dead insane and bring out your worst stress.
Get a big dog, there are many breeds that do not shed much. Almost any lab will have minimal shedding. Dalmatians I imagine would not shed much either.
However I am a fan of shepherds. You would have a loyal dog that is not loud unless it senses potential danger that is a real threat, and not a little tweety-bird flying across your window and having those little pip-squeeks jumping and yapping for 20 minutes. Unlike those little ones too, they actually can protect and not get killed by a drunk stumble or taking a wrong step... or heaven forbid, a intruder kicking it.
They are always playful and happy dogs, you would have to go out of your way to teach them to be mean... ie constantly chained up, neglect, and perhaps mishandling... but then if you were in that situation, you would probably be mean and dangerous too.
A big dog can be a best friend, a little dog can drive you nuts.
As per the bolded, your opinion on dogs is now null and void.
edit: I see I was already beat to the punch but on a different point. Also, little dogs can be trained not to bark. My Dad spent lots of time with my Shi Tzu and he ONLY barks when someone is at the door (which we encouraged, nice to have a heads up).
Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Originally posted by: Jadow
trust me when I say, get a small dog that doesn't shed.
edit- Shih-Tzu, $250 - $450, look in the classified ads...
Trust me when I say do not get a little dog. Their constant non-stop yapping that never stops will drive the dead insane and bring out your worst stress.
Get a big dog, there are many breeds that do not shed much. Almost any lab will have minimal shedding. Dalmatians I imagine would not shed much either.
However I am a fan of shepherds. You would have a loyal dog that is not loud unless it senses potential danger that is a real threat, and not a little tweety-bird flying across your window and having those little pip-squeeks jumping and yapping for 20 minutes. Unlike those little ones too, they actually can protect and not get killed by a drunk stumble or taking a wrong step... or heaven forbid, a intruder kicking it.
They are always playful and happy dogs, you would have to go out of your way to teach them to be mean... ie constantly chained up, neglect, and perhaps mishandling... but then if you were in that situation, you would probably be mean and dangerous too.
A big dog can be a best friend, a little dog can drive you nuts.
You're pretty misinformed - Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Jack Russells, Basenjis are all very mellow, quiet dogs - but it can also depend on their personalities. You need to keep your opinion to yourself if you don't know what you're talking about.
You just had to throw Jack Russells in there didn't you? The most insane and annoying dogs on the planet. Kind of kills the credibility of the rest of what you list. No not all little dogs are annoying just around 75% are.
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
You're pretty misinformed - Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Jack Russells, Basenjis are all very mellow, quiet dogs - but it can also depend on their personalities. You need to keep your opinion to yourself if you don't know what you're talking about.
Wrong. Jack Russell Terriers and Basenjis are not very mellow but are very high energy dogs. If not well exercised and trained, can be very destructive with behavioral issues.
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Originally posted by: Jadow
trust me when I say, get a small dog that doesn't shed.
edit- Shih-Tzu, $250 - $450, look in the classified ads...
Trust me when I say do not get a little dog. Their constant non-stop yapping that never stops will drive the dead insane and bring out your worst stress.
Get a big dog, there are many breeds that do not shed much. Almost any lab will have minimal shedding. Dalmatians I imagine would not shed much either.
However I am a fan of shepherds. You would have a loyal dog that is not loud unless it senses potential danger that is a real threat, and not a little tweety-bird flying across your window and having those little pip-squeeks jumping and yapping for 20 minutes. Unlike those little ones too, they actually can protect and not get killed by a drunk stumble or taking a wrong step... or heaven forbid, a intruder kicking it.
They are always playful and happy dogs, you would have to go out of your way to teach them to be mean... ie constantly chained up, neglect, and perhaps mishandling... but then if you were in that situation, you would probably be mean and dangerous too.
A big dog can be a best friend, a little dog can drive you nuts.
You're pretty misinformed - Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Jack Russells, Basenjis are all very mellow, quiet dogs - but it can also depend on their personalities. You need to keep your opinion to yourself if you don't know what you're talking about.
You just had to throw Jack Russells in there didn't you? The most insane and annoying dogs on the planet. Kind of kills the credibility of the rest of what you list. No not all little dogs are annoying just around 75% are.
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
You're pretty misinformed - Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Jack Russells, Basenjis are all very mellow, quiet dogs - but it can also depend on their personalities. You need to keep your opinion to yourself if you don't know what you're talking about.
Wrong. Jack Russell Terriers and Basenjis are not very mellow but are very high energy dogs. If not well exercised and trained, can be very destructive with behavioral issues.
Past few times I've gone to a recent dog park, I've also seen Jack Russells and 1 Basenji - both were playful, but not exceedingly, and of the 4 or 5 Jack Russells, only 1 barked. You have to TRAIN your dog, or it will act wild - this is a factor for any dog, pretty much. I was talking to the guy about his Basenji, and he said that he only brings her out on the weekends, and that he curbed her destructive behavoir with training. Your dog will do only what you allow it, and you need to be assertive and show it who's in charge.
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Originally posted by: Jadow
trust me when I say, get a small dog that doesn't shed.
edit- Shih-Tzu, $250 - $450, look in the classified ads...
Trust me when I say do not get a little dog. Their constant non-stop yapping that never stops will drive the dead insane and bring out your worst stress.
Get a big dog, there are many breeds that do not shed much. Almost any lab will have minimal shedding. Dalmatians I imagine would not shed much either.
However I am a fan of shepherds. You would have a loyal dog that is not loud unless it senses potential danger that is a real threat, and not a little tweety-bird flying across your window and having those little pip-squeeks jumping and yapping for 20 minutes. Unlike those little ones too, they actually can protect and not get killed by a drunk stumble or taking a wrong step... or heaven forbid, a intruder kicking it.
They are always playful and happy dogs, you would have to go out of your way to teach them to be mean... ie constantly chained up, neglect, and perhaps mishandling... but then if you were in that situation, you would probably be mean and dangerous too.
A big dog can be a best friend, a little dog can drive you nuts.
You're pretty misinformed - Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Jack Russells, Basenjis are all very mellow, quiet dogs - but it can also depend on their personalities. You need to keep your opinion to yourself if you don't know what you're talking about.
You just had to throw Jack Russells in there didn't you? The most insane and annoying dogs on the planet. Kind of kills the credibility of the rest of what you list. No not all little dogs are annoying just around 75% are.
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
You're pretty misinformed - Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Jack Russells, Basenjis are all very mellow, quiet dogs - but it can also depend on their personalities. You need to keep your opinion to yourself if you don't know what you're talking about.
Wrong. Jack Russell Terriers and Basenjis are not very mellow but are very high energy dogs. If not well exercised and trained, can be very destructive with behavioral issues.
Past few times I've gone to a recent dog park, I've also seen Jack Russells and 1 Basenji - both were playful, but not exceedingly, and of the 4 or 5 Jack Russells, only 1 barked. You have to TRAIN your dog, or it will act wild - this is a factor for any dog, pretty much. I was talking to the guy about his Basenji, and he said that he only brings her out on the weekends, and that he curbed her destructive behavoir with training. Your dog will do only what you allow it, and you need to be assertive and show it who's in charge.
That's your experience? How old were these dogs? You do know that Basenji's are known as escape artists and highly intelligent that require a ton of exercise or a job to perform to release it's energy.
Training can curb improper behavior but it's not going to remove it's energy and need to release it. A Jack Rusell and Basenji will require lots of exercise til at least the age of 5. Neither dog is recommended for a beginner dog owner.
Originally posted by: dreadpiratedoug
Most of the dogs were a few years old ... and yah, I know about Basenji's being the Houdini dog IMO though, all dogs will require a lot of attention and exercise to release their energy. I mean sure, there are mellow dogs that seem to want to lay around all day, but do you honestly think they're happy? I know our Boston likes to lay around, but that doesn't discount the fact you can tell she's a lot happier when we take her outside for a few hours to play as opposed to being couped up. Even my mom's pugs like to go for walks, and they're overweight little f's!
Originally posted by: thepd7
Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Originally posted by: Jadow
trust me when I say, get a small dog that doesn't shed.
edit- Shih-Tzu, $250 - $450, look in the classified ads...
Trust me when I say do not get a little dog. Their constant non-stop yapping that never stops will drive the dead insane and bring out your worst stress.
Get a big dog, there are many breeds that do not shed much. Almost any lab will have minimal shedding. Dalmatians I imagine would not shed much either.
However I am a fan of shepherds. You would have a loyal dog that is not loud unless it senses potential danger that is a real threat, and not a little tweety-bird flying across your window and having those little pip-squeeks jumping and yapping for 20 minutes. Unlike those little ones too, they actually can protect and not get killed by a drunk stumble or taking a wrong step... or heaven forbid, a intruder kicking it.
They are always playful and happy dogs, you would have to go out of your way to teach them to be mean... ie constantly chained up, neglect, and perhaps mishandling... but then if you were in that situation, you would probably be mean and dangerous too.
A big dog can be a best friend, a little dog can drive you nuts.
As per the bolded, your opinion on dogs is now null and void.
edit: I see I was already beat to the punch but on a different point. Also, little dogs can be trained not to bark. My Dad spent lots of time with my Shi Tzu and he ONLY barks when someone is at the door (which we encouraged, nice to have a heads up).