Puppy?

[WombleHerp]

I am considering buying another dog, as myne is on his way out I've been looking at a couple of breeds that i like, and i cannot decide based on pros/cons so i am asking your opinion
I have a large yard, and i am after a dog that can stay inside and outside and not completely destroy the inside (after training of course, every puppy will destroy at least something :lol
These are my choices:
*Samoyed
*Husky
*Pomeranian
I really have no clue what dog i want to bring home.. If you have any suggestions of a fluffy dog that is good natured i would love to hear of it (Fluffy because the dog i have now is fluffy haha and i like that he is a sheltie )

Feel free to post piccies of your dogs even if they arent fluffy

Nat

 

[Jay84]

smaller breeds generally live longer. my next dog will be an italian greyhound.

 

[WombleHerp]

OH, and i definately do not want a Chiuahua, or a Maltese, or shihtzu.. No to the little STUPID rat dogs lol...

Nat

 

[squishi]

i like DALMATIANS

 

[euphorion]

i have had three shelties, and in my opinion they are the best 'fluffy' dog you can get as their coats do not matt as such, just get a little knotty here and there. on the other hand, those three breeds you have listed WILL matt if not brushed thoroughly EVERY DAY. and they shed alot more than a sheltie does too. so unless you can afford to pay a professional groomer on a regular basis to remove the undercoat or shave the outer coat in summer i would strongly recommend against the husky and samoyed. pomeranians are actually very sweet dogs, and you can easily avoid the whole 'little dog attitude' with them with some good socialisation, their coats are the most similar to shelties so you would be better equiped and prepared to care for it, they are also very smart little things and can handle a fair bit of training. also, they do not required the same level of exercise as the husky or the particular dietary requirements of the samoyed (sensitive tummies) otherwise i would suggest a japanize spitz, maltese chihuahua cross (female, as they stay TINY due to the dominant growth gene, and are SO cute) or just get another sheltie. i also have a rottie cross golden retriever who is a fantastic dog in every sense of the word, and a groenendael puppy (my boyfriends dog) and would alos recommend these dogs as long as you are thoroughly committed to getting them well socialised as they are intensely loyal and can become wary of strangers and almost vicious if not trained and socialised with other dogs/humans/children from a very young age.

back to the point. i am a dog groomer and i would always recommend against any breeds similar to the husky, samoyed, malamut, etc. UNLESS you are ready and willing to spend a heck of alot of time simply BRUSHING the dog.

good luck! oh and my rotti x pup i got just 3 months ago (shes 7 months now) as my old sheltie (my best mate) is slowly getting older. i felt that getting another dog before she finally leaves me would make the pain a little more bearable, so i funny understand your intentions of getting another mate now, rather than later. just make sure you get your old mate to tell the new addition whats what, you don't want the pup bossing your mate around and making things tough in their odl age

hope that helps! and GOOD LUCK!

 

[euphorion]

OH, and i definately do not want a Chiuahua, or a Maltese, or shihtzu.. No to the little STUPID rat dogs lol...

Nat

sorry only just saw this. might just add that dogs are only as 'stupid' as their owners just my personal experience! :lol: some of a nicest dogs i have had in to get clipped are just plain old little maltese cross breeds, just well trained and know their place

 

[WombleHerp]

i have had three shelties, and in my opinion they are the best 'fluffy' dog you can get as their coats do not matt as such, just get a little knotty here and there. on the other hand, those three breeds you have listed WILL matt if not brushed thoroughly EVERY DAY. and they shed alot more than a sheltie does too. so unless you can afford to pay a professional groomer on a regular basis to remove the undercoat or shave the outer coat in summer i would strongly recommend against the husky and samoyed. pomeranians are actually very sweet dogs, and you can easily avoid the whole 'little dog attitude' with them with some good socialisation, their coats are the most similar to shelties so you would be better equiped and prepared to care for it, they are also very smart little things and can handle a fair bit of training. also, they do not required the same level of exercise as the husky or the particular dietary requirements of the samoyed (sensitive tummies) otherwise i would suggest a japanize spitz, maltese chihuahua cross (female, as they stay TINY due to the dominant growth gene, and are SO cute) or just get another sheltie. i also have a rottie cross golden retriever who is a fantastic dog in every sense of the word, and a groenendael puppy (my boyfriends dog) and would alos recommend these dogs as long as you are thoroughly committed to getting them well socialised as they are intensely loyal and can become wary of strangers and almost vicious if not trained and socialised with other dogs/humans/children from a very young age.

back to the point. i am a dog groomer and i would always recommend against any breeds similar to the husky, samoyed, malamut, etc. UNLESS you are ready and willing to spend a heck of alot of time simply BRUSHING the dog.

good luck! oh and my rotti x pup i got just 3 months ago (shes 7 months now) as my old sheltie (my best mate) is slowly getting older. i felt that getting another dog before she finally leaves me would make the pain a little more bearable, so i funny understand your intentions of getting another mate now, rather than later. just make sure you get your old mate to tell the new addition whats what, you don't want the pup bossing your mate around and making things tough in their odl age

hope that helps! and GOOD LUCK!

Thanks for that Yeah i'm so sad that Rusty is on his way out he is one of the best dogs I have owned!! I wasn't too sure about introducing a new addition to the family while he is still here though, I don't want to stress him out too much.

I was thinking Pom for that reason too, they are small but they arent as stupid, they can be trained etc. All maltese I have come across however have been the dumbest dogs... I cannot stand that no matter how much cuteness there is in some of them lol.
Ok so that rules out the samoyed and husky.
If I had the time I would LOVE to sit there brushing them everyday, because I don't mind doing that sort of thing but I live a very busy lifestyle working on my career, so that would be out of the question for the dogs benefit.

Hmmm so now my options are another sheltie, or a pomeranian..

Nat

 

[JupiterCreek]

My choice would be a border collie, peferably from working lines rather than pedigreed. They're great intelligent dogs, free from most inherited disorders, happy to sit in the sun or at your feet but ready to go all day if you want them to work or play hard.

The Dad of one of my fellow border collie enthusiasts bred Shelties for years, and they'd come a very close second in my book for intelligence and temperament.

 

[WombleHerp]

Do you know many breeders of poms or shelties around this area? I guess i could look on a dog forum, but being a groomer you might know of some good ones!
I work in a pet shop, but I don't organise the puppy/kitten area when it comes to getting in livestock lol I just clean it and bath them, and then move to my reptiles

 

[euphorion]

not really aware of the breeders i am afraid. i would suggest searching online for breeders and calling some in difference states and see who they recommend in qld near you. then, give those breeders and call and go and see the dogs for yourself. i do like poms, but really shelties are my favourite dogs. in terms of size, courage, loyalty, intelligence and looks, i love them i know some people dont like them, even my boyfriend isnt much of a fan having said that i'm not sure i could ever replace Star (my mate) with another sheltie, it wouldn't feel right do look into jap spitz though, i know someone on the forum here has one and they are very similar to shelties, a 'poofier' coat but they just dont get all that dirty

 

[euphorion]

My choice would be a border collie, peferably from working lines rather than pedigreed. They're great intelligent dogs, free from most inherited disorders, happy to sit in the sun or at your feet but ready to go all day if you want them to work or play hard.

The Dad of one of my fellow border collie enthusiasts bred Shelties for years, and they'd come a very close second in my book for intelligence and temperament.

good advice on getting the working lines. just more sensible dogs. the pedigree show dogs that are around these days either fall apart of run under the wheels of car unless you watch them like a hawk 24/7

 

[user 16446]

You can bring home just a dog, or you can bring home a border collie.

 

[euphorion]

sadly you can also bring home a border collie that is stupid, plain and simple. i see too many in the salon that dont have a brain between their ears, infuriating animals.

 

[pythonmum]

See what is out there at rescue places. I have a shih tzu x maltese (from DoggieRescue) and he is definitely NOT a dumb dog. He is in top level obedience classes and does canine acting. (Currently rehearsing for the role of 'Sandy' in the musical Annie.) The coat takes some serious care, but if clipped, it's not too bad. The shih tzu part seems to make him really mellow and he relaxes by flopping like a cat. Full of personality and rules the rottweiler.

 

[WombleHerp]

ok, just looked on google images and I reckon I'm hooked!!

 

[WombleHerp]

Border collies are cool, but they are probably a bit bigger then what I could care for with the monajery (sp?) i have at the moment haha

 

[fritzi2009]

cocker spaniel thats what my dog is and he's amazing, except that he's also on his way out.. but they are so loyal and friendly! and can be kept inside & out. they learn tricks too hehe our casper shakes hands with people they are just so great , when i move out (eventually) a cocker spaniel is what i'll be getting i love spaniels in general

 

[notechistiger]

Might I suggest this forum for you to go and ask your questions: Australian Purebreed & Crossbreed Dog Forum

I find that they suggest breeds suited to your needs, rather then just give examples of what they own.

 

[Asharee133]

what about a chow chow x]

 

[pythonmum]

I often advise people to go to a large dog training club and watch various dogs in action. Talk to owners and trainers about what you want in a dog and the good and bad points of different breeds or crosses. I teach at our local club and I have seen people do this a couple of times. It is much more sensible than going to a purebred dog show.