| gdot |
I'm thinking of getting a puppy. I'm looking for a smaller dog that will mostly be indoors. I also have a small fenced backyard where the dog can play.
I've been on multiple sites with breed selectors and it seems like the Boston Terrier usually tops my list. According to most sites, their temperament seems to be pretty mellow, which is what I'm looking for, but I've also read that they are hyperactive. Does anybody have any experience with these dogs? |
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| G. COLTON |
We have a little 12 pound poodle that we could not be more pleased with. She is a very person oriented dog.
In my experience any of the smaller terriers are somewhat hyper.
I used to have a female Airdale that is part of the terrier group. She was one of the nicest large dogs that I have had.
Whichever one you pick I am sure that you will be greately pleased and love him/her. I would be lost without a dog in the house.
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| kflint |
You might want to look at the small spaniels. We have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that we got as a rescue dog and that we love.
Kelly |
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| nightguy |
I walk my dog past a couple of boston terriers everyday. At least one of them is pretty nasty. It runs back and forth along the fence with this obnoxious bark and then attacks the less dominant one if it tries to get in on the barking action. The owners just got him a bark collar. As much as I love dogs, it gave me a chuckle to see that thing zap itself today. Of course not all of them will turn out like this.
About once a week we get a small yippy dog of some sort that wants to attack my golden retriever on the walk. All of them are really annoying and all of them I could probably throw like a Brett Favre game-winning touchdown. My dog weighs over 80 lbs...best of luck.
I'm sure everybody thinks their breed of dog is the best but after having a dog that doesn't need an invisible fence, is smart as a whip, and without fail loves kids I don't think I could get anything else other than some kind of lab. |
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| cleanbrain |
| I have a 3 year old male boston terrier, Buster, and I had a female boston when I was a kid. Great dogs. You would never know that he's 3 because he is so energetic and playful. Be prepared because they are known to be spastic. They are really smart although mine is stubborn as a rock. Great with kids and I've even taught him some tricks! They do require ALOT of attention and prefer to be the only pet of the house, as they become territorial. But as long as you introduce them young to other pets there shouldnt be a problem. They snore ALL the time fyi and later in life they usually have respiratory problems. Great spunky dogs, and he matches my Black MDX nicely. Make you sure you get one that has its papers. I'm actually trying to get one for my sister also. Good luck! |
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| G. COLTON |
cleanbrain you "bombed" us with that picture. Now only half a line shows at a time.
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| BaldEagle |
Clearbrain, I thought Boston Terriers were a small breed???:2:
How about a Yorkie. Great travelers, smart, and for a dog with long hair they do not shed. |
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| cleanbrain |
Small Dog?
Clearbrain, I thought Boston Terriers were a small breed???
It all depends actually. Mine is a runt at only 20 pounds, but they can actually go up to 50 to 60 pounds. The females will be smaller of course. |
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| gdot |
| Thanks for the info everybody. I'll probably do a little more research and look into getting a rescue dog. I do like the looks and size of the boston terrier and french bulldog. |
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| ranchuk |
:2: :2: :2:
I'm not even sure how I stumbled across this old thread, but I can't tell you how happy I am that you mentioned the possibility of choosing a rescue dog!! The two face lickin', tail waggin' knuckleheads at our house were public shelter rescues, as have been all their predecessors.
I'm sure you've already found just the right dog, but anybody out there who is looking for a specific breed and hasn't had any luck with at their local shelter should check into breed-specific rescue organizations like these...
http://www.btrescue.org/
http://frenchbulldogrescuenetwork.org/
Best of luck!!
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| Lauren |
| i have a bichon. They are great dogs! |
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| nightguy |
I have a golden retriever that was sort of a rescue. We found out about her through a friend of a friend at work. I have since found a golden rescue group and will most likely get my next dog from them. A lot of these dogs aren't perfect, most of the time only because nobody's taken the time to figure out their needs.
Rescues rock ! :) |
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| gdot |
| Thanks for everyone's input. I ended up getting a Havanese around Thanksgiving. Here's a pic of Rico Suave when he was about 3 months old. |
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| hondacuraworld |
| My kids are begging for a dog, so I know I'll probably end up with one over the spring. They want a dalmatian, like the one I had growing up, my wife wants a chocolate lab. |
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| screbr |
Tim,
Not sure what your childhood dalmatian was like, but in my experience those dogs are not very smart, kinda hyper, and not easy to train. I've also heard there's alot of inbreeding with dalmatians, but not sure how extensive that really is.
I gotta side with Mrs Tim (or Mrs P) on this one. I've had a chocolate for 8 years now. He's super smart, fantastic with my kids, and a great companion. Labs are great! |
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| hondacuraworld |
As long as the dog is shorthair, isn't bigger than I am, loves kids, and loves to go camping, we'll get along fine :)
My duties will pretty much be enclosing the yard (I took down a portion of fence to get the lawn tractor all the way around) and cleaning up poop........the training and feeding is the rest of the family's responsibility..... |
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| biggeno |
| i have 2 bostons and they are the best dogs i have ever owned and i have owned a lot of different breeds. they have a lot of energy. they cant be left outside too long as those googl goog googly eves cant take too much sun. Most important thing!!!!!!!! do not buy from a private party or pet store. get from a reliable breeder. do lots of research on internet and talk to people who own them. THEY ARE GREAT DOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!love you to death, gkeep you laughing, great friends. Not near as hiper as jack russels. we sdo agility contest with our male and if he can keep his mind on what he is doing he is hard to beat. email me if you want any questions answered. the thing is: the boston is right for you if you are right for him. cheers good luck gene |
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| kflint |
Anyone thinking about getting a dog (and anyone who has a dog) should read the book Marley and Me: Life and love with the world's sorst dog by John Grogan. Very funny and sweet.
Personally, I would not get a dalmation. Our neighbor and friend had one; not kid friendly, hyper and quickly developed deafness (from inbreading). Please, before getting one, read up on this breed (actually, that goes for any breed).
Whatever breed you choose, consider a rescue dog.
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| nightguy |
quote:
Originally posted by kflint
Anyone thinking about getting a dog (and anyone who has a dog) should read the book Marley and Me: Life and love with the world's sorst dog by John Grogan. Very funny and sweet.
Personally, I would not get a dalmation. Our neighbor and friend had one; not kid friendly, hyper and quickly developed deafness (from inbreading). Please, before getting one, read up on this breed (actually, that goes for any breed).
Whatever breed you choose, consider a rescue dog.
Kelly
Just got done reading it. I loved it and I hate reading. |
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| trixie |
| How about a Rufus? |
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| Ronsully |
Great Dane!
Mine is a small dog at heart. |
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