Been thinking about getting a dog.....

Well, I have a lab/beagle mix (bad side? he LOVES to bark. Yes, I realize he's a dog and dogs bark, but he barks ALL the time. He loves water, loves to play fetch, etc)

I also have a boxer/American Bulldog/shar pei mix. (he doesn't bark and is pretty low key, but you have to pay attention because bulldogs and shar pei's have a tough time regulating their body temperature).


I love mutts. I wouldn't pay money for a pure bred dog - mutts are just much more appealing to me.

omg YES! i am a huge animal lover and rescue is the way to go!!! don't base your decision on breed...they're all different! go to a shelter and decide by individual dog. look at petfinder.com

You can have mine!! I soooo don't have the lifestyle for a dog. Actually, it's my son's, but he's away at school. Go figure ... I'm the one who's stuck with him.

Well i have to say i have had alot of dogs over the years. I personally LOVE female rottweillers, they were always great with the kids never aggressive with them. Males however are a different story wont own another one!! I have owned a high bred wolf.. Wonderful dog lot of time thou.. Beagles I feel are runners, if they ever get out theyre gone.. I right now own a boston terrier.. BEST DOG i have ever owed... Ive had her almost 2 years, she is great, my best friend, she travels with me, works out with me, sleeps with me, she is great, smart just the best all around dog.

I have a beagle- heeler mix. She's a great mix. I would visit a shelter first and find one that picks you... You'll know when you find that one... But I would recommend a beagle considering they love people and have a good energy about them. We walk a very brisk 3 miles every day and every day she's happy to go...plus it's good motivation on days you don't feel like walking!

I adore my pitt/mutt. Super eager to learn, and loves to cuddle. I'd suggest not worrying about the breed and just worry about the dog's personality.

I highly highly highly recommend a collie. I have had 3 growing up and they were the BEST dogs every. Very loyal and very friendly. My mom has a collie now and she is a big mush, thinks she is a lap dog. But I do have to warn you, considering they are long haired they do shed a lot and I mean a lot. They also need to be groomed on a regular basis to keep that "pretty" collie appearance. Depending on fur type they can become matted if you do not brush them on a regular basis. My dogs were between 60-80 lbs. We would buy a 40 lb bag of food from Petco and that would last us for at least a month. (At that time we had 2 collies)

My neighbor across the street has 3 shelties and a good friend of mine has one as well. I am not sure of their weights but they are smaller than a collie but have the same look and similar personality. Feel free to message me if you have any questions about collies. I will do what I can to help.

I cannot help you with the Basset Hound or Bermese Mountain dog though. Sorry.

Good luck to you in your search for a dog. That is so exciting! :flowerforyou:

For your sake and especially the dog's, please consider how big of a yard you have when deciding on what size dog to get. If you don't have a big yard and/or the time to exercise one, don't get a big, energetic dog. My favorite breed is definitely basset hound, but be aware they are very stubborn and can be very mischievious but I JUST LOVE EM! Good luck and as someone said, definitely check out petfinders.

one vote for the hound, bassett for you. I have two, a blue tick and a red tick coon hound. They are both rescued dogs from situations not so great so they both have their problems. But they can go and go and go, once the excitement of going out has died down, scooby can walk for miles, and I mean miles. Annabell, let's just say she can go for a while too but I have failed her in her weight control. It's amazing the love they show and share. Sometimes Scooby has to be put to bed, I hold him and rub his head or belly as he falls asleep. Annabelly didn't know what she was until 6 months, when we got her. She is a purebreed by chance for me but I will never breed her, she's too much of a baby. I call her momma sometimes because I know she would make a great momma but let's face it, too many wonderful dogs in the world. I love these two hounds, from sun up to sun down, when I am home, they are better than my kids sometimes. They know when things are not right and they will stick to you like glue. Get the hound. I'm sure there will be bad days, like getting into trash, but whatever, they are dogs......love, jo:flowerforyou: