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Which dog breed is good for a 24 year old guy living by himself who works a standard 40 hour week with about an hour to an hour and a half worth of travel each day?

I wanted to get a corgi but I don't know how it would fair on its own while I'm away during the day. Would getting 2 solve this problem? I can supply them with toys and have a nicely sized backyard they can run around in. I can also take them for a walk when I get home, play with them etc, thats no problem. I'm just nervous how it might do when im away.
>> Anonymous
Personally, I've found that corgi's in packs tend to be barkers, especially when they're bored and have nothing to do for long periods of time. You'd probably do better with a non-herding/non-working breed unless you can sufficiently wear them out enough that they'll be sleeping for the majority of time that you're away. But that's just my two cents.
>> Anonymous
corgis are also little scrappers and will scrap (Fight) for dominance there entire life's. i have never met a pair of corgis that didnt need to be separated when they were alone (i work in a kennal and w/ this all of a sudden obsession w/ these beasts i see a lot of corgis) they fight CONSTANTLY! they are a working breed and they need a job of some sort to be happy... a bored corgi is a bored corgi no matter how many you have
>> Anonymous
a cat.
>> Anonymous
>>339780
you know, i was gonna say that.
>> Anonymous
2 dogs is a good idea but there are a few things to think about.

1. small dogs have small bladders and will be unreliable to leave at home for 8 hours especially at first. unless you crate them which just sucks for the dog.
2. small dogs are usually the biggest hell raisers. terriers and herding dogs (corgi's are herding dogs) were bred to run and chase 12 hours a day. 2 of them will be able to entertain themselves, but entertaining themselves might involve destroying your house.

TL;DR - get something big and lazy (great dane, newfoundland, st bernard, english bulldog, even a lab is better than a corgi)
>> Anonymous
yep...i have a corgi and you have to dedicate much of your day to keeping it entertained or it will make you pay.
>> Anonymous
OP here.

No cats. I hate cats, all cats I've been in contact with have been a-holes, which tends to play towards the stereotype of cats as a whole. I would really much prefer a dog.

Honestly I'm just looking for a companion pet to chill out with when I get home from work, pet it whenever I want (so nice and furry, not like a chihuahua). I'd like something on the smaller side, although I'm willing to change that if need be. Would a German Shepherd be alright? I know it's another working dog, but it is a larger breed however.

What would you say are the more relaxed breeds of dogs that I might be able to look into, that would be content to have the house (or at least the yard) to themselves while I was away at work?

Was thinking about getting a chinchilla a while back, seemed perfect except that apparently people say they are skiddish and don't like to be held. Is this true, or is there some way to get one that does enjoy being held/petted? I could provide it with a big cage and a room to itself, that isn't a problem, I just don't want to get one and then have it basically tell me to eff off whenever I wanted to hold/pet it. Exotics are always interesting, but a good vet might be hard to find.
>> Anonymous
get a couple of pugs, they do well in a house for long periods of time and they are cute and fun as hell! shepherds are no good becouse, as you said, they are a strong working breed
>> Anonymous
Thoughts on basset hounds?
>> Anonymous
You should try your local animal shelter. Since you just want a buddy you shouldn't let the breed restrict your choices. Go to the pound and check out some dogs in person. But in general working dogs need more exercise and mental stimulation.
>> Anonymous
Maybe a golden retriever OP?

Medium sized, furry, lazy dogs. Seems like the type you want.

But I agree with the above guy, just go to a pound and check out the dogs. Find one that suits you and adopt the guy.
>> Anonymous
no, you wouldn't know how he.she would "fare."
>> Anonymous
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hounds are known to be lazy and just hang around the house sleeping all day. check out the whippet
>> Anonymous
My corgi sleeps for about 18 hours of the day, and lays down with its eyes open for the rest.
>> Anonymous
>>339859
stop being a dick and get a fucking cat. don't punish the dog with a boring life just because you happen to have prejudices towards cats.
>> Anonymous
>>340100
This, or get a lazy dog breed.
>> Anonymous
greyhounds. they always need to be rescued, they sleep all day long, they dont run into shit in your house and you just need to get them to sprint once in awhile and they're content.
>> Anonymous
wtf is with all the suggestions in this thread? jesus christ.

if you're working most of the day then you can immediately forget about hounds, terriers, gundogs, etc. you need a cat-like dog, a companion dog.

look into spaniels, poodles, etc. a lot of small, asian dogs are also suitable... shih tzus, chins, chinese pugs, etc. anything bigger than a "small sized dog" will require more attention and exercise than you will be giving it.
>> Anonymous
Do you just want a dog for the sake of having one? With your schedule and the fact you live alone, having a dog is not a good idea.

The dog you get will going to be bored, lonely and probably not exercised or played with enough. Dogs need more than 4 - 5 hours of human contact a day. Furthermore, you will likely put it up for adoption within a year. You don't want to do that to a dog, so wait until you have more time or a family member, friend, girlfriend or roommate who will help you take care of it and give it the attention it deserves.

Furthermore, no dog should be alone for 8 - 10 hours every day and you can't account for what will happen to it when it is.

Every day I see people who think it would be "fun" to have a dog and then don't give it the time and care it deserves after the newness of having one has worn off.

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>>339859
You'd be surprised how much of a difference a cat being indoor-only can have on its personality, you know.
>> Anonymous
>>340574
I'd say it depends on how desperately lonely he is and how much time he spends at home while he's not working.
Our old dog dealt just fine with being alone for 8-9 hours every day while we were at work. It's not ideal, but OP feeling less miserable and lonely is more important than the dog living a perfect life.

But you should consider bringing the dog with you to work or getting someone to walk it in the middle of the day, OP.