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Best Family Dog Breeds
Younger Pugs are VERY playful but after age 2-3, they mellow out and just want to hang out and be lap dogs. The breed is great with children, ...
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- Hi - I went through this process just 21 months ago and have a few suggestions. Hopefully my experience will help! Our situation was slightly different from yours in ...
- Jennifer, The size of your area is really small, but there are some breeds that are excellent for kids. Golden retreivers are very excellent dogs (the best) as wel...
- PUGS! We have two. I have had three in my life. First one when I was younger in an apartment. They are sturdy and don't have a yappy bark. You can find a calm one...
Seeking a Labrador Retriever Breeder in the South Bay Area
There are so many types of dogs including the breed you're seeking, ... The english labs are more mellow and easy to train. Good luck! Helpful? ...
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- Hi S., We have a lab and could not be happier. He's gorgeous, sweet, smart, and he's a rescue. The animal rescues are overflowing with dogs young and old, full bre...
- We got our lab, who is now 9.5, from Sun Country Labs in Yorba Linda. Our "first child" has been amazing and we could not be happier. Julie Brady, the owner/breeder ...
- Hi! We got our lab from Serenes Sugarplum Acres in Riverside. He is the BEST dog! Before we got him we met a yellow lab while walking our other dog on the greenbelt....
Looking to Adopt a Puppy/dog
I would suggest you do a little research to decide which breed is best suited to your lifestyle, ie. you may want a mellow dog to lay with you or one who ...
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- We adopted our dog Wiley from the Boulder Valley Humane Society. He was a clearance puppy - adopted once already and brought back, due to aggression. Every experience ...
- Hi C.! We adopted our Beagle about 4 years ago from the Longmont Humane Society. They were great and allowed for us to walk him outside by the Boulder Fairgrounds. ...
- Hi C., I have adopted from both and have had good experiences. Here are some of the differences that you might want to consider: * Timing - the animals tend to be i...
What Kind of Dog Does Your Family Have?
We aren't too breed specific and think a med-large dog is best due to our ... You could see if there are any mellow dogs at the local pound that would be ...
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- When my children were firstborn and just little we had a German Shepher/Boxer mix and he was fantastic. He was so even tempered. The kids could bite him, pull his ta...
- my family of 6 kids has a boxer. we have had her for 3 years, she was a puppy when we got her. Boxerrs arereally great family dogs. very loyal, active, like lots of...
- I see that you have tons of responses to your question, but I had to add one. We have 2 Basset hounds. They are the nicest dogs. Our 2 year old daughter just adores...
Pitbull and Newborn
If people are telling you that he's a bad dog just because of his breed, disregard it. .... We still have our other dog who is totally mellow. ...
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- C., To many people say get rid of your dog or my case my cat. They are animals, they have instincts, they get jealous. The key is to never leave the child alone with t...
- I grew up with a pitbull/doberman mix and he was wonderful. That being said, I know you must be very carefull with any dog that shows aggression. Check with some dog...
- Is your heart big enough to accept the consequences of the aggressive dog?
Still Seeking a Dog Good with Kids.
I agree with one of the earlier posts that often times a larger breed dog is more mellow and better with kids than some of the small breeds. ...
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- Try looking into soft coated wheaten terriers. We have one and he is extremely tolerant of our 8 month old and our two Goddaughters (3 and 6). Wheatens have very swe...
- Hey I am Liz, I had a black lab. She was great with my kids. I got her when she was a puppy 6weeks old and my baby was 6months old. They grew up together. I aslo had a...
- Boston Terriers are great with kids. Golden Retriever, Labrador, Australian Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, Bulldog, Boxer, Bichon Frise, Norfolk Terrier are also li...
Seeking Dogs Good with Kids
Dogs who are mellow and loving are Lab, Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Cattle Dog, etc. Check out AKC on breeds of dogs they have great info on dog behavior ...
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- Small dogs can be too active and are prone to medical problems. Dogs who are mellow and loving are Lab, Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Cattle Dog, etc Check out AKC o...
- Hi S., I am a local pet sitter and have been around animals (mostly dogs) all my life. To be honest with you I wouldn't recommend getting a puppy at all. It sound...
- We just got a Basset Hound puppy (Lucy Goosey Longdog - LOL) and she is really great with our 4 young kids. Because they are low to the ground, they aren't prone to j...
Hyper Pug and Suggetions How to Calm Her Down?
He is extremey mellow with my 6Mo. old grandson. Just his rearend goes, but he can't help it. T. D.. Helpful? .... Best Family Dog Breeds ...
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- I have had three pugs and mine only stayed hyper intil 1 1/2 - 2 yrs of age. 8 months to 1.5 is still a baby fase (at least in my case). If she is jumping on you or yo...
- I had the same problem with my pug, I tried all the things the vet suggested. But nothing worked for me, I even had her fixed. I ended up having to give her back to th...
- We have a pug that's now 8 years old, and have had her since she was 6 weeks. Yes, they are very hyper dogs. But they DO calm down eventually. I have no suggestions, o...
What Kind of Dog to Get for 5 Year Olds and 3 Year Old.
You can go online and research dog breeds by temperament. good luck! .... a long adolescent period, so around age 3 they are usually a little more mellow. ...
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- Hi M., For what it is worth, we had a Springer Spaniel. And he was the best dog. He was kind and very obedient. He was also great with the handicapped neighbor girl. ...
- Boxers ALL THE WAY!!! Labs and the like usually barkers and major shedders!!! Our boxer has been the best animal we have ever had. He is incredibly patient around our ...
- Having grown up with dogs, my parents had two German Shorthaired Pointers when I was born, so literally all my life. My best advice to you is, pick the dog that fits y...
Dog Scratching Door at Night
May 28, 2009 ... Especially with a mix breed. The basset and retreiver are placid breeds ... As the dog gets older, you'll probably see him mellow out but in ...
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- place a sock filled with moth balls on the door. good luck.
- Hi E., I'd suggest putting him in a crate at night (rather than the laundry room) and ensuring that he gets lots of exercise during the day. It sounds like you're doi...
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