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Hey /an I really want a dog and want to get a puppy. I'm having trouble deciding what breed I want. I used to have Springer Spaniels as a kid and loved their temperament, however I love the look of border collies and Australian Sheperds but I hear they are very High maintenance.
What I am looking for is a dog I can take on walks once a day, and take on trips to the mountains for the weekends.
Any suggestions?
>> Anonymous
get a husky
>> Anonymous
Sounds like you're looking for something that's fairly low energy, but also active. I would suggest some kind of sighthound, like a greyhound or whippet. If you need something with cold tolerance, bozois, irish wolfhounds (HUEG) and scottish deerhounds are good. Beware, however, most them can't really be trusted off leash.

If you really want a herding dog, I would suggest an English Shepherd. They come from the same line as aussies/borders and so share many characteristics, but they tend to be far mellower.
>> Anonymous
Get a toydog. Idiot.
>> Anonymous
>>179982
OP here, NO I refuse to get a toy dog. I don't like whiney yappy dogs. Jack Russels are ok but I would prefer a medium sized dog.
>> Anonymous
OP here
Cmon guys I need some suggestions. I live in an apartment but Its large and I have a large porch that the dog could stay on. I would WANT to walk it every day for like 45 min or so. So I am looking for a fairly active dog.
>> Anon
Not all toys are yappy. Hell, go for a miniature australian shepherd. You still have the big dog, just smaller package.
But, go for a mutt.Cheap, common, and I'm sure there's tons of needy pets that look like your herding types but have the laidback, yet energenic attitude you want.
I have an aussie lab. She'd fit your bill nicely.
>> Anonymous
Get a burmese mountain dog.
>> Anonymous
>>180011
Probably should add more onto that.

They are fairly active dogs, very lovable. While they love the outside, generally they are also good inside dogs. Easy to train, just pretty big dogs.
>> Anonymous
Huskies are pretty high maintenance and although I doubt you want a HUEG DOG, a great pyrenees would probably love going into the mountains and they're supposed to have a pretty laid back temperament despite their size.

A malamute isn't a bad idea either but why not just get a lab? Everyone loves labs.
>> Anonymous
>>180011
bernese
>> Anonymous
>>180003
Australian Sheps and Border Collies (particularly the latter) are absolutly TERRIBLE dogs for apparments. Remember, they were bred to be workers first and pets later. They are hyperactive brains disguised as cute dogs. A 45 minute walk won't cut it, each needs several hours of vigorous excersize every day otherwise they become distructive and spastic. Our dog is only 1/2 border collie and he still needs at least 2 hours of charging around the dog park daily or else nobody sleeps all night!

I think you should go to a shelter and get a mixed breed (but not a BC mix :-p ).
>> Anonymous
>>180023why not just get a lab? Everyone loves labs.

Fuck labs. Seriously. Why would you want the dog that looks exactly like everyone else's? Get an odd-ball looking mutt.
>> Anonymous
I happen to know a lot of Boxers and they are good house dogs as well as always up for talking a walk. I know a couple that own two Boxys and just take them on walks once a day and the dogs stay at home with their children most of the time too.
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This is my dog, Liam. He's an English Shepherd. He goes on five mile runs every other day or so, and still has energy to wrestle or play a few rounds of fetch. (However, he gets very hyper if he misses a day of running - I have to take him out on the bike if my dad can't run him for whatever reason.) We kept him in an apartment for about a year and had no particular issues. We used to just take him on 45 min- 1hr walks everyday before he started going on the runs, and I imagine if he weren't accustomed to runs that walks would still suit him.


Meanwhile, our neighbor has two border collies, which often tag along for the runs. They NEVER calm down. Ever. Even immediately after the runs. Too much energy.
>> Anonymous
adopt. PLEASE.
>> Anonymous
OP here,
Thanks very very much for the info. I do plan on adopting a needy dog. I have had 3 dogs in my life time: 2 springer spaniels (one died very young) and a chow mutt I picked up at a barber shop.
the springers were faaantastic, they were smart and very trainable. The mutt is still with us and is an awesome companion but doesn't train well. I want both worlds... so I am leaning towards looking for a possible lab mutt or golden retriever mutt. I need a dog I will be able to train and trust around people and cars considering I live in an urban area. There are parks nearby and trails which I would be taking the dog too.
Again I appreciate all the info and don't worry... I will be adopting/recuing a pet.
>> Anonymous
>>180110
Chows are single-family dogs, aren't they? I've heard they're aggressive towards other dogs.
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>>180114
well she is a mutt... We guessed from her tongue being blackish that she was at least part chow. She lived very happily with our springer spaniel while it was alive. They used to compete when playing fetch. Since Cosmo(The springer) died she doesn't play fetch anymore ;_;
>> Anonymous
>>180027

I agree actually but you get my point. Some people think I'm retarded for only looking into the more stubborn and needy breeds but I like the challenge and enjoy their streak of independence.
>> Anonymous
my uncle breeds prize winning labs. He jacks them off and sends there sperm across the country for the moneys. This is normal , yes?
>> Anonymous
>>180123
Only if he sends it to people who actually want it. What a lazy job he has - the dogs do most of the work and he gets rich.
>> Anonymous
>>180125
actually he's a gynecologist soo... yeah.
Think about that next time ladies! Do you watch your doctor wash his hands before he checks under the hood?
>> Anonymous
Boxers. And they are just the nicest dogs you'll have. Except for the drool, I guess.
>> Anonymous
Dobermans are very nice. I once owned a Doberman cross, and she was like a kitten to her family, but very protective. Very eager to please and intelligent, not to mention, muscular.
Make sure you don't support tail and ear docking and get an "intact" puppy. With proper training, although in most cases this is unnecessary, tail injury can be prevented!
>> Anonymous
Rat Terrier.
>> Anonymous
I have a border collie/husky mix. He does survive when I can't exercise him, but he basically goes insane and spins rapidly in circles for a minute at a time. Then he drags the lazy elderly dog around by the ear in a desperate attempt for play.

So... yeah. A herding breed over two years of age could be fine (mine is still just a year old, so he's more crazy), but you do need to take time out of your day every day to exhaust them both physically AND intellectually. Australian shepherds aren't as energetic as border collies, usually, but you'll want to figure out the individual personality of the dog. My favorite dogs are the herding types because they're smart as hell.

Honestly, if you can't figure out a single breed, get a mutt. Just go to pet finder and search a breed you like-- you'll get both purebreds and mixes of it. That way you can get the look of one breed and the personality of another.

Also, any dog can be kept in an apartment (it's not like dogs just run laps in yards usually), IF you're really committed to their exercise.
>> le/x/bian
>>180120
Definitely some german shepard in there too, it looks like.

Speaking of shepards, they're wonderful dogs. VERY easily trained, smart, sweet, loyal...the list goes on. When they're young they can be destructive but you can teach them to only chew their toys.
>> Anonymous
>>179962
BEAGLE
>> Anonymous
Hey OP try contacting some border collie rescue groups (google "border collie rescue (your state)") see if they have any older animals with less energy.
>> Anonymous
pit bull toy poodle mix