i have a friend that is a first time owner of a Doberman and she is fine with such a large breed. she is able to walk and train (so easy to train) she's such a great Doberman she's called Fly imported from the USA.
My USA/UK girl was like a different breed to my EU dogs.
Its all about what he wantsYes, there is a massive temperament and agreeability difference between USA pet or conformation line dobermans and the EU working line dogs. A dog from pet or show lines will have weaker breed traits.
Back to the topic, if OP gets a working breed when a companion breed is the best fit, then he won't have a companion or a friend, he'll have a dog who isn't getting what she needs as he's out most of the day and just wants to chill with his furry at the end of it, instead of making sure the dog is exercised before and after school every day. EXERCISED, not taken for an on lead walk around the block.
Me and my parents have been moving around my whole life and have only decided to settle in one place which we still don't know. I am either moving into an apartment, or a house for the rest of my school years, which is why I haven't decided on a breed yet. All my research has been on the *general* keeping of dogs, like what they shouldn't eat, how to toilet train, how to stop nibbling, things like that. Since I am definetely moving somewhere in Summer, I am now getting into specific breeds.
no keep this one. I'm still saying a schnauzer or a greyhound/whippet style dog
No, it's not. At 13 it will be his parents who are responsible for the dog legally and financially at least so it has to be something that the whole family is on board with. As well as that, a dog is potentially a 12 year plus commitment. Over the next 12 years the OP will leave school, perhaps go to further education which might be away from home, perhaps travel, get a job, meet a partner, move out to somewhere that doesn't permit dogs, etc etc. So it has to be a family choice because being realistic the family will all be involved with this dog.
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Yes. Many times I have told my parents "ADOPT ADOPT ADOPT!" but they really want a puppy as they don't really trust them and think they might be aggressive. I have only just be able to make my mom EVEN CONSIDER a dog thats good for beginners like an adoption german shepherd. I want to adopt the "big scary dogs" that no one wants but it's always a firm NO from my mum.Just to chip in - have you considered a rescue dog? Go to a centre near you and see what's around. As a first time owner - like me - you can see dogs first hand. I'd say try and look past breed - go with exhibited behaviour and history. You might well be able to get a loving dog that's already had some training, easing the burden on you and your family, and you can visit as a family and make the decision a group one. And of course you;ll be helping adog that really needs it
where do you live like what state because I'm going to help you find a dog! but most people are putting you off getting a dog on this thread....
I live in the Uk and will be moving to kent. I heard it's quite a good place and will be moving into a house near the beach.
oh okay i just thought you lived in the usa... much easer now thanks!
Thanks for all your help. I really like jax and Kong and I appreciate all your help. You helped me a lot through this. One last question: Would a GSD be any good? There are a lot of German shepherds for adoption around here and they need to be adopted.
Ok, thanks for all your help!Yes they are great dogs, but most re-homing centres will ask for experienced handlers. Very friendly are German Shepherds. Yeah I also liked Kong because his face just drew me to him, but always check the description for any dog for the age of the owner wanted. What I would do if you want is sit around the table and get a piece of paper and ask your mum what dog breed she would like, and your dad and yourself and then research the breeds that everyone wants and meat in the middle with the breeds. You obviously don’t have to but it’s just a recommendation.
