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What kind of dog are suitable for me Your experience and advise means alot to me2007-11-25 2:52:54

You don't get many dogs who are strong, courageous, and fearless without a strong will of their own.

There is also the consideration of if you work, what hours are you out. You have to think about whether your dog would be enjoying life while you are out.

I would urge you to strongly consider whether this is the right time for you to get a dog - I'm sure this won't make me that popular with you but I'm just thinking about how hard it will be for a dog to meet up to your expectations.

If you are not too worried about the guarding aspect then I would go for a greyhound. Beautiful gentle dogs that don't need too much exercise and are lovely in the home.

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What you describe is a perfect dog. There are no perfect dogs. If you get a puppy, all of these requirements will be up to YOU, not the pup, in the way you handle and train it. It takes up to a year to train a pup and you still will not have a perfect dog. If you get an older dog, it will have habits of it's own and probably not ever meet your standards.

Speak with a certified dog trainer or a veterinarian's office for advice.

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Go to the shelter, I'm sure you'll find something to your liking. As far as not needing "much" exercise, maybe look for something with a more portly shape, or shorter legs. As far as purebreed, a Blue Heeler immediately came to mind. You will most likely want a dog in mid-adulthood (3-5 years), because then you get the full scope of what you're dealing with. At the shelter, they generally have a yard where you can "try out" the dogs so to speak, that is, play with the ones you may be interested in. I HIGHLY recommend a shelter pet, as you will not only gain a friend, you will also be saving a life!

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