View Full Version : Picking a breed
mysterydog1
08-13-2006, 02:48 PM
wow, i did't think I would find myself doing this!
but mom says we can foster a dog from a rescue over the summer (next summer) now we are seeing what breed of dog would do best with us.
we have a spayed older female dog
3 inside cats that ignore dogs
2 outdoor cats that come around at night time
5 foot high fenced yard with gate that can be closed
we just don't want a hyper dog. no problem with hair or inside vs. outside,
sizes between medium to extra large
something peaceful, excercise is no problem, we'll spent the whole day outdoors if need be.
hmmm, what else... anybody have a breed suggestion? and places we can check in new york state, or places in another state that ship dogs to foster homes?
Jake2006
08-13-2006, 04:45 PM
Hi
sorry I can't help as I'm in the UK. But I think its brilliant that you are going to offer a dog a chance at fostering.
Good luck
mysterydog1
08-13-2006, 04:47 PM
thank you. I'm so excited, I love to help and mom finally said yes.
Jake2006
08-13-2006, 04:57 PM
A thought occurred to me - what about fostering an ex-gundog or working dog - sometimes they are thrown out through no fault of their own and can make excellent pets.
Just an idea ..
i think there is an american irish water spaniel association with a rescue site.
kelsiebug
08-13-2006, 05:15 PM
Wow mystery! I wish my mom would say yea
mysterydog1
08-13-2006, 07:54 PM
ex -gun dog. hmmmm, actually that is exactly what my mom said NOT to get. that stinks because i really like your idea, but SHE was thinking maybe a retired greyhound. just because i've been pestering her with stories of how some don't get a second chance, and how they are like couch potatoes.
darn.
Greyhound sounds ideal - very mellow round the house, right size, lots that need homes. The cats may be an issue for some greyhounds though...
Generally ex-gun or working dogs may come into your 'hyper' category, although would depend on the individual and age.
EnchantedGypsy
08-15-2006, 07:52 PM
Since you mentioned *extra-large*, a lot of giant breeds are pretty mellow and aren't generally cat-chasers. How about: Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, Saint Bernard, Mastiff....
sheplovr
08-15-2006, 08:58 PM
Do not get into the Terrier family very hiper dogs. I bred Boston Terrier many years back and Airdales. I would not get a hunting breed as getting by the hunt block in the brain can be a problem. Why not a snauzer, poodle, shepherd?
mysterydog1
08-15-2006, 09:01 PM
yes, we concered greyhounds. that is what we are hoping to get! and extra large dogs....mastiffs... maybe too big. for my mom, but i love newfoundlands so cuddley. we were thinking fo great dane extra large, i heard there is a rescue somewhere in syracuse. and yes no terriers! i know they can be hyper (they wiggle when they get groomed). thanks for the suggestions. keep posting there may be something i didn't think of. lol.
skunkstripe
08-16-2006, 01:32 PM
Generally ex-gun or working dogs may come into your 'hyper' category, although would depend on the individual and age.
Not sure about that. Retrievers are bred to sit quietly until something gets shot and then go retrieve it. Hounds will run off after a scent though.
How close are you to Beacon NY? There is a group there called ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation) that might be able to use your help.
Not sure about that. Retrievers are bred to sit quietly until something gets shot and then go retrieve it.
Very true, but on personal experience have known lots of very full on bouncy retrievers, spaniels, pointers etc. Of course individual dogs do vary.
mysterydog1
08-17-2006, 09:15 PM
yes, we know a german shorthaired pointer that is one year old and he bounces off the walls! we met another gsp tody that was 5 and just as hyper! but any breed would be good if like that particular dog is calm in the house. (he can run around carzy all he wants outside)
AnimalHouse
08-23-2006, 10:03 AM
Greyhound, Or a Pitbull Maybe... Ummm Labs ... Great Dane would be ok, But u have a short fence, I Would worry bout that..
Pitguy67
08-23-2006, 10:14 AM
I Love My Pit. He Is Very Calm, And Well Mannered In The House, And He Is Good With My 1.5 Year Old Daughter. He Likes To Go Outside And Play. The Only Thing Is When I Come Home, He Gets Excited For About 5 Minutes, But Then Calms Down. But I Will Warn You, Pits Have A High Prey Drive, Plus You Should Check To Make Sure That They Aren't Banned In Your Area. Because Of The Negative Reputation That Pits Have, There Are Breed Specific Laws In Some States Banning These Great Companions. Also, You Must Be Ready To Receive A Lot Of Scrutiny From Un-informed People. Some Pits Are Not Good With Cats, And Others Are, But Anyway, I Would Recommend A Pit, Because There Are Tons That Are Ethanized Because A Lot Of People Will Not Take One, Since They Have Such A Negative Reputation. Good Luck With The Search.
Pitguy67
08-23-2006, 10:15 AM
HERE IS A SITE THAT YOU CAN CHECK BSL http://www.understand-a-bull.com/
mysterydog1
08-23-2006, 05:09 PM
i love danes! but YES! I have a short fence! it is 5 feet tall! i am trying to work that out now because i want to own a saluki someday. thanks 4 the suggestion. We signed up at a weimeraner rescuse.... now i have to learn what the heck a weimeraner is! lol. i'm no good at other breeds, but ask me a question about sight hounds and i'm there! lol. *skips off to learn*
mysterydog1
08-23-2006, 05:11 PM
awwww. i like pit too. when i was super little we got a pitty puppy. the dog next to us had puppies. but we had to give it back like 3 days later when my mom found out it was a pit. i have a pic...hold on...
then the 2 parents escaped, ran up the street and killed our friend's little dog. grabbed it buy its neck and shook. so sad. I don't know what happened to them after that. like 10 years later. right i'll get that pic.