What breed of dog would you recommend for a pet?

TahitianPearl · Oct 23rd, 2009, 01:03

Part of the deal that was made was that we will get a pet dog for our son/hubby when we move to Chennai and I am looking for pet owners to give me suggestions.

I know that I DONT want a dog that sheds hair (alsatians) or barks incessently like the pomeranians or large dogs like a doberman......something that I can handle; after the love wears out, hubby and son will drop all responsibility on moi who never wanted a dog in the first place

I'm hoping that my love for all creatures will turn into unconditional love for the pet

Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

lombrigao · Oct 23rd, 2009, 01:12

Try a Rhodesian Ridgeback... have a look around the info on the internet on them and see whether it is the breed for you. If it is, you won't regret your choice!

TahitianPearl · Oct 23rd, 2009, 01:18

How bizarre that you would suggest this breed, I was thinking of a Mudhol Hound as my first choice...only thought that it might be too "big" if we end living in an apartment?

*jyoti* · Oct 23rd, 2009, 01:27

I've heard a Bichon Frise is a good, medium sized dog that doesn't shed (it has long hair which doesn't fall out) & don't bark as much as other small dogs. In fact, I am thinking of getting one myself.

Google "good dog for apartment". You'll find lots of interesting articles that way for which dogs can handle being inside-dogs & different attributes.

Hmmm... the hounds looks really cool, but as a working dog it'll wants lots of activity and space to run. and it doesn't sound particularly "pack" oriented -- doesn't like petting, unfriendly to strangers and not particularly attached to it's people. Not a good thing for a family dog.

crvlvr · Oct 23rd, 2009, 06:56

If you live in an apt go for a Shih Tsu.

edwardseco · Oct 23rd, 2009, 07:47

Japanese Chins, but they are hard to find. They were supposed not to shed

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rsk11584 · Oct 23rd, 2009, 13:32

Take a street dog and pet it, it will be ur most good friend, I just love street , stray gods they look goody good and play a lot, just get a nice small fluffy pup, and give to your son,

Raghu.Kumar · Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:06

In my opinion, the white labrador can be a ideal choice. Given its clean body, Good Looks, Obedience and Children friendly. You dont want a dog thats constantly barking and shed hairs and the Lab would not only meet that criteria but would sure would be a darling of the house.

Check out the below links for photos and also some info about the labrador.

http://www.susanalabradors.com/image...s_yellow_3.jpg

http://www.flashpuzzlezone.com/dog-p...erpuppy&id=185

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/getti...rador-dog.html

Cheers, Raghu

Quote:

Originally Posted by TahitianPearl

Part of the deal that was made was that we will get a pet dog for our son/hubby when we move to Chennai and I am looking for pet owners to give me suggestions.

I know that I DONT want a dog that sheds hair (alsatians) or barks incessently like the pomeranians or large dogs like a doberman......something that I can handle; after the love wears out, hubby and son will drop all responsibility on moi who never wanted a dog in the first place

I'm hoping that my love for all creatures will turn into unconditional love for the pet

Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

brishti · Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:10

beagle !!!! its got to be a beagle...

:brishti

*jyoti* · Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:17

Beagles don't bark. They howl! Adorable but dumber than rocks! :P

And labs certainly do shed. My brother's yellow lab leaves stiff little white hairs all over the house, which weave themselves into anything fabric. aargh! She is a dear, though, and labs are great family dogs.

federica · Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:23

An Indian mongrel

brishti, the beagle is soooo cute!

brishti · Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:24

hey - that was the requirement, no? no hair, no bark!
beagles aint dumb - they just dont want to exercise their intelligence, thats what humans are for

the beagles i've met - not much of howlers either

must be the weather and/or her diet of daal rice!

:brishti
look at 'em eyes federica - that expression stays till death do them apart!
am sure birds will be along and give away one of her strays to tahiti

federica · Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:37

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Originally Posted by brishti

look at 'em eyes federica - that expression stays till death do them apart!

I'd like to take him just from my computer screen and name him Snoopy

Beagles are healthy and intelligent dogs, and soooo sweet!

I'd still suggest to adopt a stray, there are so many nice dogs in India!

brishti · Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:46

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Originally Posted by federica

I'd still suggest to adopt a stray, there are so many nice dogs in India!

true... and low maintenance as well.
like i said - bet birds will come along and suggest the same

:brishti

lombrigao · Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:53

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Originally Posted by TahitianPearl

How bizarre that you would suggest this breed, I was thinking of a Mudhol Hound as my first choice...only thought that it might be too "big" if we end living in an apartment?

Yes, Ridgebacks do need to have their exercise but they can be ok in an apartment as long as they are taken out for a good run every day. They are very intelligent and loyal dogs although sometimes they require a firm hand to control their need to be pack leader... once you have acquired your position as pack leader they'll go everywhere you want them to. They are fantastic with kids and would adjust perfectly to the Indian weather too.

http://www.breederretriever.com/phot..._c_pups_.jp g

Oct 23rd, 2009, 01:03	#1
TahitianPearl Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 13	What breed of dog would you recommend for a pet? Part of the deal that was made was that we will get a pet dog for our son/hubby when we move to Chennai and I am looking for pet owners to give me suggestions. I know that I DONT want a dog that sheds hair (alsatians) or barks incessently like the pomeranians or large dogs like a doberman......something that I can handle; after the love wears out, hubby and son will drop all responsibility on moi who never wanted a dog in the first place I'm hoping that my love for all creatures will turn into unconditional love for the pet Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

Oct 23rd, 2009, 01:27	#4
jyoti gauri firangi ladki Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 454	I've heard a Bichon Frise is a good, medium sized dog that doesn't shed (it has long hair which doesn't fall out) & don't bark as much as other small dogs. In fact, I am thinking of getting one myself. Google "good dog for apartment". You'll find lots of interesting articles that way for which dogs can handle being inside-dogs & different attributes. Hmmm... the hounds looks really cool, but as a working dog it'll wants lots of activity and space to run. and it doesn't sound particularly "pack" oriented -- doesn't like petting, unfriendly to strangers and not particularly attached to it's people. Not a good thing for a family dog. Last edited by jyoti* : Oct 23rd, 2009 at 01:29. Reason: more info*

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,833	Japanese Chins, but they are hard to find. They were supposed not to shed..

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Oct 23rd, 2009, 01:12	#2
lombrigao Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 18	Try a Rhodesian Ridgeback... have a look around the info on the internet on them and see whether it is the breed for you. If it is, you won't regret your choice!

Oct 23rd, 2009, 01:18	#3
TahitianPearl Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 13	How bizarre that you would suggest this breed, I was thinking of a Mudhol Hound as my first choice...only thought that it might be too "big" if we end living in an apartment?

Oct 23rd, 2009, 06:56	#5
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,667	If you live in an apt go for a Shih Tsu.

Oct 23rd, 2009, 13:32	#7
rsk11584 CBCID ;-) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: then Aurangabad / now Chennai Posts: 263	Take a street dog and pet it, it will be ur most good friend, I just love street , stray gods they look goody good and play a lot, just get a nice small fluffy pup, and give to your son,

Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:10	#9
brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	beagle !!!! its got to be a beagle... :brishti

Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:17	#10
jyoti gauri firangi ladki Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 454	Beagles don't bark. They howl! Adorable but dumber than rocks! :P And labs certainly do shed. My brother's yellow lab leaves stiff little white hairs all over the house, which weave themselves into anything fabric. aargh! She is a dear, though, and labs are great family dogs.

Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:23	#11
federica Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,774	An Indian mongrel brishti, the beagle is soooo cute!

Oct 23rd, 2009, 18:24	#12
brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	hey - that was the requirement, no? no hair, no bark! beagles aint dumb - they just dont want to exercise their intelligence, thats what humans are for the beagles i've met - not much of howlers either must be the weather and/or her diet of daal rice! :brishti look at 'em eyes federica* - that expression stays till death do them apart!* am sure birds will be along and give away one of her strays to tahiti