What Puppy Should I Get?

Contributor: dbm6907 dbm6907
Mutts are the best dogs! Every purebred dog I've owned has had health problems
03/05/2012
Contributor: Modern^Spank^Anthem Modern^Spank^Anthem
dobe mix or shepard
03/05/2012
Contributor: ECU Pirate ECU Pirate
Oh man! I think I would go Corgi because they are just too cute. Can't go wrong with a mutt though. And if u got a ferret or 2 we could have ferret play dates when we visit!!
03/05/2012
Contributor: corsetsaurus rex corsetsaurus rex
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Originally posted by ECU Pirate
Oh man! I think I would go Corgi because they are just too cute. Can't go wrong with a mutt though. And if u got a ferret or 2 we could have ferret play dates when we visit!!
Awesome point; ferret play dates are the cutest. But then again, think of how awesome a ferret/corgi(or any dog small enough to not consider the ferret food) play date would be! =D
03/05/2012
Contributor: Jaimes Jaimes
Corgi's are fun, but chatty.
03/05/2012
Contributor: corsetsaurus rex corsetsaurus rex
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Originally posted by Deidrenicole
dobermans are so well behaved if you work with them and as long as you take them out for some exercise everyday it will be a great companion.
Yes, I met one at the vet clinic I used to work at and fell in love with the breed. It's very hard for me to try and give small dogs a fair go after that. =)
03/05/2012
Contributor: Graniteal Graniteal
I think it'd be ok to get a bigger dog if you're in an apartment only if there is room outside for him/her to run around, and if you don't mind the space the dog would take up inside. I'm partial to mutts.
03/29/2012
Contributor: Positwist Positwist
Another vote for a rescue mutt!

Mutts are great. They tend to live several years longer than purebreds, and they're way less prone to expensive health problems. Being able to "shop" for personality totally isn't worth the cost and suffering, in my book.
03/29/2012
Contributor: K101 K101
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Originally posted by corsetsaurus rex
My mate and I have been talking about getting a pet for a long time, and it might actually happen soon, assuming we can narrow down what we want. We live in a medium-sized apartment, on the third floor, so I'm not sure the larger dogs I tend to ... more
I would say check them out and then pick the one that stands out most to you. That's how it usually happens. Visit the shelter you plan to go to and spend a day looking. I'm sure one or maybe more will really stand out to ya
03/30/2012
Contributor: ViVix ViVix
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Originally posted by corsetsaurus rex
My mate and I have been talking about getting a pet for a long time, and it might actually happen soon, assuming we can narrow down what we want. We live in a medium-sized apartment, on the third floor, so I'm not sure the larger dogs I tend to ... more
Corgi's are known to develop temperament problems as they age because they have an abundance of health issues.
03/30/2012
Contributor: Mwar Mwar
Mutt or Corgi. I have a Corgi and he is amazing. Either way, you should post of picture of him/her when you get your puppy!
03/30/2012
Contributor: hjtee hjtee
Definitely a mutt- they are way more exciting!!
03/30/2012
Contributor: Voir Voir
I really like larger breeds in dogs I find they are much more fun and make good guard dogs as well. Hehe. Even living in an apartment I think having a larger breed would be fine (I voted for the doberman or the mutt xD) so long as you took them on regular walks :3 Some large dogs can also be very lazy soo I think a lot of it depends on the personality of the animal.
03/30/2012
Contributor: PeaceToTheMiddleEast PeaceToTheMiddleEast
Small dog for a apartment.
03/30/2012
Contributor: Geogeo Geogeo
I'd say go to a shelter and see the dogs...the breed doesn't matter, which dog you fall in love with is what's important.
03/30/2012
Contributor: KyotoAngel KyotoAngel
Look for mixes with breeds you're both partial to, we have a 'mutt' and he's the best doggie ever (yes...I AM biased xD ).
On a side note, corgi's mixed with big dogs are a reasonable size...and corgi's mixed with pretty much any breed is bound to be too cute to stop hugging. (see attatched link for proof)
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04/04/2012