What kind of dog should I get?

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well idk wut i want the only thing is i want a laid back dog i dont care how big it is or how small it is i do love hiking and just being bymyself with my dog cause i do think this dogs are way better then humans but i need some ideas on wut breed i should look for thanks

Here's a dog breed selector you can try doing. http://animal.discovery.com/breed-selec ... 1.html?q=1

My top dogs:

1) Smooth Fox Terrier: The smooth fox terrier is square-proportioned, standing over a lot of ground but with a short back. Its conformation combines speed, endurance and power, enabling it to gallop and stay with the horses and hounds during the hunt and to follow a fox up a narrow passage. The gait while trotting gets most of its propulsion from the rear quarters. The expression, like the attitude, is keen; the carriage is alert and expectant. The coat is flat, hard and dense, also with a short, fine undercoat.

2) Brittany
3 ) Toy Fox Terrier
4) West Highland White Terrier
5) Border Terrier
6) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
7) English Cocker Spaniel
8 ) Miniature Schnauzer
9) Norwich Terrier
10) Pembroke Welsh Corgie
11) Pug
12) Silky Terrier

I've had a lot of different dogs in the past but right now I have a sheltie and a yorkie/cockapoo maltese mix.

What about a Golden Retriever?

Sounds allot like me , want to adopt me ( puppy face ). joking

I would get one from a shelter. They need a loving home. Sure you will find a laid back dog there. You will probably find one you would like.

( layed lol instead of laid not even a word lol )

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How about a Beagle?

I think if I ever got another dog I'd get it from an animal shelter.

English Bulldog

They snore and are absolutely cute.

Yes I want to get a dog and will wait until I am finished with my online master's degree as then I can devote more time to the dog. In the past I have gone to a local animal shelter and walked/jogged with dogs and I did prefer small dogs. Choosing a dog should include taking into consideration if the dog needs frequent grooming as in hair trims and also if you have allergies get a dog that sheds less since all dogs do shed. I want to get a dog from an animal shelter, but then I also really want a puppy. Maybe I will look into a mixed breed from a "reputable" person/business.

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You should adopt one from a shelter. As long as you do your breed research to be sure it's right for you, you should be fine.
Two of my dogs are shelter dogs and one was a stray.

Border collie!

http://www.bcrescue.org/

If I were you, I'd get a mongrel. They tend to be healthier and live longer. The dog that I grew up with was a mixture of poodle, Irish setter and schnauzer, and she lived to be 19 years old.

I wouldn't recommend a large dog. You'll end up paying a fortune in dog food, and large dogs can be hard to control when they're younger and full of energy. But I wouldn't get a small dog either. They tend to have fear issues around other dogs and often overcompensate with agression or permanent barking. Small dogs are also more prone to health issues, behavioral problems and hyperactivity. I suggest looking for medium-sized mutt

If you adopt a dog from an animal shelter, be prepared for high vet bills. Animals at shelters are often very stressed, might be malnourished due to food competition, and usually get only cheap food or a very irregular diet due to different brands in food donations, which weakens their immune systems. They also live on a small space with lots of other animals, which is a perfect breeding ground for diseases. And you never know how often a pet has been adopted before. It might be a problem animal that several people have adopted and brought back.

One of my cats is a rescue, and although I love her to bits, the first months were a total nightmare. She had a tapeworm and roundworms -- they assured me that she was wormed, but that was either a lie or she had caught worms again from another cat -- a bad cough and short breath (probably from worms in her lungs), a giardia infection, and constant diarrhea. On top of that, she refused to take her meds and infected my other cat with her giardiasis and diarrhea Giardia are extremely difficult to get rid of. I spent all day disinfecting litterboxes and toys, washing blankets, cleaning carpets, and trying to somehow get the cats to take their antibiotics.

I don't know if I would ever adopt a rescue again after this experience. You also never get a rescue to trust you on the same level as a pet that you've raised yourself, which makes it harder to give them medication or take them to vet (although that should be much easier with a dog). On the plus side, difficult environments like shelters often make for highly intelligent pets. My rescue is scarily smart

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I have only had Shetland Sheep dogs. Blue Merle, and from a good breeder that is AKC and the comes from a line of Champions. There is no other in my world.

Do you want a large breed, or a small breed?

I wouldn't mind but I need one that can hike and swim cause I love hiking and camping

German Shepherds are great hikers and swimmers.