Getting a Dog

TheJUGGERNAUT29
TheJUGGERNAUT29 Posts: 160
edited July 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Please HELP!!! I am Hoping to be able to move out with the GF in the near future and we have been discussing getting a dog once the move happens. We have been doing a lot of reading about different breeds finding one that would be good for us. We are looking...

-Medium to large sized dog
-Something that does not shed all that much
-Playful, yet easily trained to not jump or overwhelm people
-MOST IMPORTANTLY: Great with children

I have been reading a lot about different breeds and have come to the conclusion that a Boxer would fit the bill perfectly.

My question is, are there any Boxer owners out there that can help me make my decision. Or, are there other people out there with dogs that meet this description. My family has a Lab currently, and I love him to death, but I know that they shed a lot. Your advice it appreciated
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  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    My old roommate had a boxer and I helped raise it from a puppy. It was an awesome dog. They do have lots of energy though. But I think with proper training as opposed to having the dog being spoiled everyday like this one would have helped a lot with that.

    Judging by your description, that's the perfect dog for you. It's on my short list of dogs I would own.
    NERDS!
  • HushBull
    HushBull Posts: 996
    Research the pitbull rescue near you!
    http://www.pbrc.net/

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    With solid training they can be your friend, helper, and hero.
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  • chime
    chime Posts: 7,839
    As I was reading through you're description my first thought was BOXER! I was raised with boxer's as pets so can confirm they are awesome with kids very friendly and playful and remain that way through out their lives.

    I'm a little biased though as they are my favourite breed :)
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  • manipulatedliving
    manipulatedliving Posts: 508
    Bulldogs are always a good choice. They're chill as fuck, and don't give a shit about kids (as far as hurting them)
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  • panthergirl
    panthergirl Posts: 469
    how about rescuing a dog from your local shelter!

    you'll get a great, faithful friend .... and save a life :)
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  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    panthergirl wrote:
    how about rescuing a dog from your local shelter!

    you'll get a great, faithful friend .... and save a life :)

    Also there may be a boxer rescue in the area as well.
    NERDS!
  • saveuplife
    saveuplife Posts: 1,173
    Dude, get a beagle. They are awesome. They are basically little people. They are very intelligent. Mine figures out ways to get out of everything... he's learned to climb fences, even. On the downside, they are also stubborn. But, that's half the fun.

    Seriously, look into beagles. Snoopy was a beagle. Underdog was a beagle. My dog is a beagle. Obviously, a good lineage. ;)
  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    Adopt from a shelter, or if you are set on a pure bred go to a rescue organization for that breed. My cousin's girlfriend wanted Yorkies so she adopted one from a rescue organization in Indiana, and got her second one in Kansas.
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  • crowpoint01
    crowpoint01 Posts: 209
    I know your in PA but you should check out this site. Look at those faces!

    http://www.boxerbuddies.org/
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  • myhook
    myhook Posts: 284
    The wife and I got a Yorkie-Poodle mix last year. He is AWESOME!! He is just over 1 year old and weight like 5 lbs. We got a small one but they do come in bigger sizes. He is great with kids and doesn't shed at all!!! I am very allergic to dogs and have not sneezed once with him. He is very playful and loves to run around the backyard. The only problem is he is a nit barky. He thinks he is a bad ass and doesn't realize he is smaller than EVERY other dog out there. HA. Here is a picture of the little guy:

    http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/myhook/l_6c0fc1ffbcc8101ae09a1a79e7204a77.jpg

    We live in NJ and got him from a breeder in Kentucky. If you want the breeder info send me a PM and I will give you all the info. Godd luck.
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