We have 'Puppy Jealousy'. It's all there, the frustration, jealousy, and rage. In this case there is no excitement because the fact that they have a puppy helps us in no way. All we want as a couple is a cute puppy that we can adore. We daydream about walking it, taking it on trips etc. Chase pictures coming home to it after work and cuddling with it on the couch all night. Yes, this does imply that I will be replaced as his nightly cuddle buddy, but that is OK, because he will be replaced too... unless he gets to the puppy first.We are hopeless romantics, and a puppy would complete us.
We have talked about getting a puppy nearly everyday. We know we aren't in a position to get a puppy right now, considering our apartment wouldn't allow it, but I have thought about ways to try and get around that. Moving has come up quite a bit. Unfortunately, our living situation isn't the only thing holding us back from being great puppy parents, we can't agree on what kind of puppy to get. There are so many choices.
The List
In no particular order.
Husky, Akita, German Shepard and Goldendoodle
As you can see we like puppies that will grow into really big dogs. They are each everything we would want in a dog and in some cases more, but then you see a picture of a different one each day, and for that day you are in love with that puppy, and the next day you are drooling over a different puppy.
We want a very energetic dog to play with and go on adventures with. One that is loyal and trainable. We would like for an indoor dog, so a clean coated dog would be nice because I don't want fur everywhere. We would love a unique dog that isn't seen very often, like an all white husky or all black German Shepherd.
I would like your input. Which dog do you think is right for us?
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| Husky |
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| White Akita |
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| Akita |
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| German Shepherd |
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| Black German Shepherd |
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| Goldendoodle |
| Photo By: Sami Jo Photography |
Husky: Chase's Top Pick
Loving, gentle, playful, happy-go-lucky dogs that are
fond of their families. Keen, docile, social, relaxed and rather
casual, this is a high-energy dog, especially when young. Good with
children and friendly with strangers. Huskies are very intelligent and
trainable, however they get bored easily and do not do well if left alone for a long period of time. A lonely Husky, or a Husky that does not get enough mental and physical exercise can be very destructive. Husky's have a thick coat which sheds and needs brushed weekly.
I grew up with an all white female husky.We got her when she was about 2 from the animal shelter. She was very protective and could be aggressive towards other animals. When I was a baby she would lay by me and growl at the cat if it got near me. She was playful and full of energy and loved hikes with the family. She was an interactive dog and loved play time. She didn't like smaller animals that would taunt her. My parents trusted her alone with me, and she never harmed a person.
I also grew up with a male Akita at the same time as the female husky, he was perfect for where I lived because he was very protective, and my parents never worried about me when I was outside with him. He was never aggressive with strangers. They have a thick coat that takes some maintenance as far as just brushing goes. As a pair the Husky and Akita breeds were perfect together.
Courageous, keen, alert and fearless. Cheerful, obedient and eager to learn. Tranquil, confident, serious and clever. They have a high learning ability. German Shepherds love to be close to their families, but can be wary of strangers. It take a very authoritative owner to keep this dog in line. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They only bark when they feel it is necessary. the German Shepherd has a very strong protective instinct, and is extremely loyal to its handler. This is not a breed that will be happy simply lying around your living room or locked out in the backyard.
The German Shepherd is a dog we are considering for its intelligence, protective, and if properly trained, docile qualities. The only problem is getting it well trained. We love their loyalty. We watch movies with German Shepherds in them, such as The Lucky One, and we want a dog that would behave like that.
Goldendoodle: My Top Pick
Affectionate and gentle dog. Goldendoodles are usually highly social and get along well with
everyone. They don't do well in any type of guarding or watchdog role
and they can thrive in both city
and country settings, they love always being in contact with the people they love. This dog is very easy to train and is a good match for first-time or timid owners. They're not known to have any aggressive traits. Goldendoodles are considered to be non- to light shedders.
This dog stands out to me because of its coat, which is hair like a humans, and its personality. I am allergic to cats and as I have gotten older and have been away from animals even the dander from my parent's Chocolate Lab can cause me grief. I also love that when you pet a Goldendoodle you stay clean. Their hair is soft and not greasy like other dogs can get and I would be OK with it crawling all over furniture, for the most part. I love the energy these dogs can have. The ones I have been around mimic the mood of the people they are around. If things were calm and relaxing, the dog was all for just laying with you and cuddling, but if you were excited and playful so was the Goldendoodle. I just know that as a couple, Chase and I will have a lot going on with school and jobs and sometimes we will just want to relax with our puppy.
Well there you have it. I hope you may have learned some about puppies you may have been considering. I would love any comments you have and suggestions for us. We know that a dog is in our near future, probably when we graduate from USU in May; but it will be nice to be in agreement when we go to pick out and put down the big bucks for the puppy we want.
References: Each Dog breed links to the site that I retrieved most of my information from, other parts are based on my own opinion and previous research.
from my personal experience of having dogs in an apartment...the things you need to think about is the dog hair. it gets everywhere. and it's impossible to keep under control. i vacuumed twice a day and it still was everywhere. another thing is will the dog be comfortable in the apartment. we had a german shorthaired and he was really energetic. and he was miserable because he didn't have a lot of space to run around. i took him for walks all the time. we went to the dog park everyday but the anxiety it caused him was disastrous. he was pee everywhere (he was trained...very well i might add) and would chew up everything in sight. including the walls. and the size. a lot of places won't allow dogs over 30 or 50 pounds. that's a pain in the butt to figure out too. however, i really think that you should get a puppy when you can. just think about whether the breed would be able to hold up in an apartment, if your vacuum can take all of that dog hair (and if you can take all of that dog hair) and if you are willing to look for ages and ages for a place that will allow dogs and their size.
ReplyDeletethat's just from my personal experience as a dog owner in an apartment though.