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We used to have two dogs (a dachshund and a mutt with more breeds combined than I can remember), but they were both very old when we got them, and both were blind, deaf, and ate their own fecal matter.

When they both died my mother said that we would never get anymore pets, but my dad has a soft spot thankfully. So last weekend we went into a store and they had 3 cages of the cutest puppies I have ever seen, and a litter of new born Jack Russel Terriers. I asked my mom if we could get one, and to my surprise she said that if my dad said yes then we could get one. We asked him, but he said that if we get a dog, it needs to be a very calm breed.

So basically, my question is this /an/, what is the naturally calmest breed you know of? I've heard that bulldogs are actually pretty tame, but I don't want a dog that slobbers all over the place.
>> Anonymous
Samoyed.
>> Anonymous
No they're not. They are quite active actually and love to play, especially when they are younger. Mine used to pull me around. I miss her. :(
>> Anonymous
Calmest? Try a bigger dog. Ex-racing greyhounds are some of the biggest, sweetest, laziest couch potatoes I have -ever- met...plus, you get to win at life for saving them from euthanasia after they get too old to run (which is actually really early, like 2 years). =D Also, Golden Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs are rock-solid in general, though with those long coats, I hope you don't live where it's hot all year. I say get a mutt, my dog is from the Humane society and she is the calmest, sweetest ever. <3
>> Anonymous
>>112687
Going to second the retriever or the mountain dog.

Also consider getting a cat.
>> menchi !IgWlr3a0sk
OP Dog looks like Vic Mackey
>> Anonymous
>>112690
We used to have a Maine Coon cat, and it was the coolest and nicest cat I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. But unfortunately my brother has a bad allergy to cats, so thats a no go.

>>112687
Thanks for the info. I'm going to look into the
Greyhound thing...I've always been interested in saving one, but I heard it can get pretty pricey, any info on that?
>> Anonymous
Greyhounds are LAZY motherfuckers. LAZY.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2236058383354942682
>> Anonymous
>>112718
1. I didn't see anyone there to do anything with him
2. When you've been forced to race (assuming that Greyhound was a racer), I think you kinda get the right to be a lazy mofo.
>> Anonymous
Definitely seconding greyhounds... and ex-racers tend to be fairly cheap, plus they turn up periodically at humane societies. Basset hounds are some lazy fuckers, too. They tend to get fat and smelly very easily, though, so you have to ensure that you don't overfeed. If you are looking for a smaller dog, I hear basenjis and telomians are very catlike in that they sleep for a sizable portion of the day as long as you exercise them for about an hour daily. Both of those breeds are relatively rare, and likely to be expensive.
>> Anonymous
Honestly, each dog is different. You're not going to find a calm puppy, though, of ANY breed. I'd suggest getting an adult dog that has already settled into their personality. Like other anons have said, Greyhounds are excellent dogs and you get the benefit of saving a life. Bulldogs actually don't drool as much as you'd think (unless they're hungry or nervous), but they tend to run up huge medical costs due to numerous health issues.

Whatever you do, DO NOT buy from a pet shop. I can't even begin to list the problems associated with pet shop puppies and the commercial breeding industry as a whole. One of my dogs is a rescued stud from a deplorable puppy mill, and and won't even go into a pet store that sells dogs because of that.
>> Anonymous
do not get:
Pomeranian.

my sister got two. my friend got one. they bark a lot and unless you have experience training them not to, they will. they're surprisingly lazy between the occasional spaz fit though.

other than that, I can vouch that labradors are well-behaved and will probably lie there and chill with you if you want them to. they may prowl around the house being nosy or social but they're pretty mellow about it.
>> Anonymous
>>112826

Labradors, at least true to breed ones, are anything but mellow. They are active, working dogs that need plenty of exercise, training and and do best when they have a job to do. The problem with Labs is that they are so overbred that they now range from massive to relatively tiny to hyperactive to mellow and everything in between.

Most of the giant breeds (Saint Bernards, Mastiffs, Great Pyrenees, etc) will turn into fairly mellow, easygoing adults. They tend to be typical puppies, though, which means chewing, playing, and everything plus the added size.
>> Anonymous
Bulldogs is depends on the dog. There are very active ones and very lazy ones.

Great Danes are very calm. Our dane has some irish wolfhound that makes her really protective, but most danes are very calm and easy going.

Now all dogs are gonna be a bit rowdy in puppyhood.
>> Anonymous
>>112718
the video made me chuckle.
>> Anonymous
Protip: dogs from pet stores are all SHIT. They're bred in puppy mills, in very disgusting environments, pass on all sorts of defects, and are very poorly socialized. Do NOT support puppy mills by buying a puppy from a pet store.

Go get your dog from a reputable breeder or breed specific rescue.
>> Anonymous
If you want a calm dog, don't EVER get a terrier...

Pugs are nice. And they remain their cool in most situations (if their not still puppies ofcourse). But they want to be around you alot, and see what you are up too.
>> Anonymous
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please dont get one from the pet store.. anyways labradors, golden retriever and the like are usualy very calm and wonderful dogs. I have had a lab for many years and they are pretty great. I have a boxer too and he is calm and well mannered too and they look a bit like bulldogs without all the drooling.
>> Anonymous
>>Wikipedia

The official AKC breed description says "Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland; this is the most important single characteristic of the breed.". They are nicknamed the "Gentle Giant" and "Nature's babysitter." They are protective of children.

Relative to other breeds, Newfoundland puppies, especially older puppies, tend to be calm. Newfoundlands take up to three years to reach full maturity. They have deep barks, but are not good guard dogs. They have been known to grieve when separated from their families. Their large size makes them difficult to keep in many living situations, but since they are not very active, as long as the room they lie down in is big, they won't really move too much and just stay there for long periods of time. They do not move around in the house too much, though they tend to spread out and cover large areas of space. Exercise is great for Newfs, although they would be quite content to sit at home for long periods of time as long as they know that there is someone there to love them. A Newfoundland will know whether or not someone is at home and as long as someone is with them, they are quite content, but if there is no one home, a Newfoundland dog will actually appear to be sad and sit and wait for you to return home, even stare out the window while waiting for his family to return.
>> Anonymous
>>112874
The Newfie sounds wonderful, but I just couldn't keep one in my house. I live in Phoenix, and it sounds like the newfie needs lots of open spaces. Phoenix is the city of hermits in summer.
>> Anonymous
idiot, people like should never get a dog.
Get a cat or gerbil.
>> Anonymous
Newfies!!!! Most wonderful! Have 2. They will be active as you want. They love to swim (they are water rescue dogs)In the summer mine are either swimming in the kiddie pool or laying on the air conditioning floor vents. I have a small house so they don't need huge amounts of room. (Just as long as nothing is on the floor vent:^D)