Dog suggestions

[NorCalJosh]

well i was beaten to it, but i'll restate it...

its pointless/tragic to get a dog type in your mind and drop 1k at a breeder to get it when over 5 million dogs are euthanized yearly in animal shelters alone...

my advice would be to look up the animal shelters in your area, set a day aside and go look through all of them. there are great dogs with great personalities in there, and one of them will definately grab your attention and heart. at least seriously consider doing this, if it's not to much to ask.

/end bleeding heart

[Bulldog]

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my advice would be to look up the animal shelters in your area, set a day aside and go look through all of them. there are great dogs with great personalities in there, and one of them will definately grab your attention and heart. at least seriously consider doing this, if it's not to much to ask.

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I second this. I've had a dog for the past for four years that I got from the Humane Society. Part Beagle, part I don't know what. They picked her up as a stray. Great dog, cost $85.

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Maybe one of these?

[cbfair]

Blue Heeler (or Australian Cattle dogs) are perfect. They match your description and are super-trainable and have a great temperment.

check it out

Find one in your area

[The Goober]

pembroke corgi.

[fsuplayer]

i have a rat terrier, unbelievably awesome dog.

very smart, cute, and very adaptable. can lead a real active lifestyle, or just sit on the couch for most of the day.

can vary from 6lbs up to 30 depending on the breed lines. can be had for 200-300 bucks. she rarely barks, and has a great personality.

check them out, great dogs, not hyper at all like jack russels.

[Felix_Nietsche]

- Doesn't shed
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Keep in mind if you get a dog that does shed you will need to take them to the dog groomers to get them clipped (unless you do it yourself). My brother has a Dalmation and he has black/white dog hair all over his house. Just don't wear black pants if you sit down on his couch.


- Some level of personality (I think only dog lovers can know what I mean here)
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Terriers and Poodles get my vote on personality.


- Not too girly looking
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My favorite dogs are poodles because they are very athletic and intelligent. Believe it or not they were hunting dogs. A dog walker I know has a black standard size poodle (big dog!) and it can chase down deer and 'herd' the deer right to her. When she walks dogs she takes about 5 at a time to the open spaces of Colorado. Sometimes dogs will not want to leave so she has a her poodle trained to chase the other dogs down, grab their collar, and drag them back. This is a VERY IMPRESSIVE DOG.

If you want to be Mr.Macho in front of your friends you can get a pit bull.

You're describing a Boston Terrier.

[siccjay]

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You're describing a Boston Terrier.


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Worst. Dogs. Ever.

[cpitt398]

How is it a bad dog. Ive had mine for 5.5 yrs and he is a great dog. Highly intelligent with lots fo personality. Another good bread might be a Jack Russell.