Recommend A Dog Breed

[TortMad]

I am a terrier girl myself.

Jack Russel Terriers rule IMO

They are cheeky, stubborn , clever, cute, full of energy.

Jacks aren't for everyone as boy you certainly know you have a dog with a JRT, but I wouldn't be with out

You need to work out which sort of breed would suit you the best

You need to research dogs of

• Which sort of size you would prefer
• long or short haired
• The amount of time you can dedicate to activities

• Typical temperaments and characters of the breeds of dogs

As for a dog or bitch?

I have always had dogs, wouldn't contimplate a bitch. Owners who have always had bitches would never contimplate a dog, in most cases. You will never get a definate answer to that question

[linda]

here is a little fun test

to help you decide

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm

ohh you will end up starting a war.....every breed has some predictable trates, but other than that...you will get out of your dog exactly what you put in.....

[EJ]

but some are just born bad...

Originally Posted by Sylvia1

Like others have said, you need to think about the amount of exercise you can give, whether you want a long or short coat, a guarding or non-guarding breed and whether you would like one that is easy to train? If you don't mind a cross breed, then you could re-home a pup from a shelter (they will be able to fix you up with one to suit your home). I have to agree with Ed that there are some dogs who seem to be born bad and they can be any breed but treated well and properly socialised from an early age, most dogs grow into well-adjusted adults.

i have seen some bad dogs, but its all been put there by man

[Sylvia1]

Originally Posted by purplelinda

i have seen some bad dogs, but its all been put there by man

I have seen some where the owners have done all the right things but still the dog has had major problems

[trulytortoises]

My partners friend has a boxer & hes had her since she was a pup, he loves her to bits but god is she a horrible nasty dog, shes attacked her owner my partners friend, and whenever any1 goes in the house or even outside she will go for anyone, she snarls barks and even goes to bite u, i wont ever go to the house now. She has been well looked after though and brought up properly but shes just pure evil & should be put down before she kills someone especially if she can hurt her owner. I like jack russells as my friend has 3 and they are cute but im abit scared as i got attacked by one when i was a child & still have the scar on my finger. My fav dogs to have would be a Border collie,Labrador, chihuahua, bichon friese.

[alicia]

i think some dogs are born bad, and some are bad through human influences.
i have been told that the dogs temperament will be like the parent's , so if the parents are a bit aggresive or nervouse, this can be genetically passed on to the pup. however some dogs are lovely, untill they get in the wrong hands.

its not possible to "baby" all dogs, some need a very firm hand, you have to be the alpha
and most "issues/fears" with dogs are implanted within the first 12 weeks of their lives

[trulytortoises]

I just prefer my stuffed toy doggy that sits on top of my daughters wardrobe, hes very well behaved, doesnt even make a sound!