Looking for a Dog Breed

[davelin]

My wife and I are looking for a good dog breed that fits our lifestyle. We both work, have no kids, and live in our own condo in the city. So we're looking for a dog that doesn't require a ton of space for exercise. We would also be first-time dog owners. My other requirement is no girly-dogs so no pugs, poodles, bischon frises, etc.

Our ideal would be an English bulldog since they are have low exercise requirements and make great companions. However pups from a breeder range from $1000-$1500.

Anyone with dogs have any suggestions?

[Non_Comformist]

A Lab if it wouldn't be too big.

[swede123]

Did you read his post? He wants a dog that doesn't require a ton of exercise, pretty much the opposite of a Lab.

Look at a Basset Hound. They are pretty cool, not too feminine, and they have no problems with chilling out for days on end. They aren't too bright, which is probably a good thing if you just want a companion dog, as they won't be challenging your dominance etc.

Cheers,

Swede

[Non_Comformist]

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Did you read his post? He wants a dog that doesn't require a ton of exercise, pretty much the opposite of a Lab.

Look at a Basset Hound. They are pretty cool, not too feminine, and they have no problems with chilling out for days on end. They aren't too bright, which is probably a good thing if you just want a companion dog, as they won't be challenging your dominance etc.

Cheers,

Swede

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Regardless the answer is always Lab. All dogs need exercise. It is called taking them for a walk twice a day.

[Blarg]

You couldn't be more wrong. Labs are very active dogs, and some people have noticed that once in a while you even get an insanely active one, like one of the ones we had, who would literally jump into the air for hours on end for no reason.

I say this as someone whose parents owned a kennel, pet shop, and quarantine for years -- labs need activiity. It's definitely nowhere near the same for all dogs. Just because you like labs or something, don't think you're doing the dogs or the owners any favors by always recommending the same breed. It's actually a dumb thing to do.

[Non_Comformist]

hmmm, I have two, I play with them once in the morning and once at night the rest of the time they sit inside with me with no problems other than chewing which toys fix.

My parents have one as well and none of us have experienced any jumping around. Basically I have found that they need as much exercise and attention as any other dog.

also Labs rule all.

[Eurotrash]

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My other requirement is no girly-dogs so no pugs, poodles, bischon frises, etc.

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I think you're selling the poodle a bit short. granted, in its show cuts it looks rather ghey, but when it has a normal coat, a standard poodle is a pretty cool looking and very nice dog.

my two cents.

[Argus]

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My other requirement is no girly-dogs so no pugs, poodles, bischon frises, etc.

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I think you're selling the poodle a bit short. granted, in its show cuts it looks rather ghey, but when it has a normal coat, a standard poodle is a pretty cool looking and very nice dog.

my two cents.

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This is true. Standard poodles are wonderful dogs, and pretty sedate, but still wouldn't be appropriate for condo life I don't think. A smaller poodle might be, but those are obnoxious.

I recommend a daschund (sp?). They're small dogs, calm, cute, and seem to be popular in urban centers from my experience.

Also, if you aren't willing to shell out $1000-1500 to a breeder for a dog you should perhaps reconsider. That's a reasonable price for one, and the ongoing expenses are going to be significantly higher over its lifetime anyway.

[Dr. Strangelove]

If you subject a dog to this lifestyle--being alone a lot, not getting much exercise--you are a tool in my book.

[M2d]

seconded