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What kind of dog should I get2007-11-25 2:53:24

My mom is in her mid 60s and not the strongest, but my husband and I have a labradoodle puppy and my mom can manage her. The puppy's temperament is very mellow, if she were more active like some of the other puppies in our class, my mom may not be able to walk with her.

When we were looking at different breeds we used a site called Best Dog. It has a great search engine that can help narrow down your breed choices

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Border colies or Australian shepherds are great. They are playful yet cuddly and are easy to train.

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get a Shih Tzu. Unless you're thinking of a larger dog, go with a Golden Retriever.

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I think a sheltie would be a good breed. They are very smart. They need frequent walks or they will become yappy, but if trained well and exercised often, they tend to be more reserved than other breeds. They seem to me to be less likely to bug your grandma, but would also be a good companion to you.

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If you're thinking of adopting one from a shelter, then the best thing to do is for both of you to go and select the animal together after spending some time with it at the shelter. This will give you a chance to see if the dog has a very playful personality, its very laid back or something in between. The size of the animal doesn't matter too much because there are big dogs who are very laid back and quiet and tiny dogs who are a handful so it all comes down to personality. You cannot select a dog just because of the breed because not all dogs behave the same way. They all have different personalities. The smartest thing is to get to know the dog before deciding on the one that will be perfect for you and your grandmother.

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All of the dogs mentioned are usually fine... usually. But the best dog is one that is suited to you, and your situation. Avoid getting a puppy -- you are obviously still in school..and will have no time during the day to tend to it..

Go to places like Pet Smart, or Petco, and have them help you. They have lots of qualified people. The local humane society too, is great. Adopt an adult dog whose personality is already known. All those dogs are in places to be adopted not because they are bad dogs, but because the owners could no longer care for them. All the staff people are great.

But be aware, that this dog will need a walk every day, and if you are not willing to do that, get a cat, or a guinea pig, or a rat or something.goldfish, even

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