What Breed To Get???

Ok, I'm going to vote for Corgi now. They are medium hair and low maintenance. But really fun dogs.
 
BarbV said:
Ok, I'm going to vote for Corgi now. They are medium hair and low maintenance. But really fun dogs.
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Unfortunately, although I too think it's a good choice, as my boss says, "I can't own a dog that looks like someone chopped off his legs" :lol: Well, I'd have to agree with that.
 
k9kreationz said:
Unfortunately, although I too think it's a good choice, as my boss says, "I can't own a dog that looks like someone chopped off his legs" :lol: Well, I'd have to agree with that.
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boss is way too picky:winkgrin:
too big, too small, too hairy........
you'll have to find a mini-lab:yes:
 
I threw all the breeds at him. ;) We'll see what he says.

Besides the Eskie, I was thinking, not too many Nordic/spitz breeds came up. I was just thinking about a pair of Jindo's I had met. A little bigger than Koji (must have been females). But super sweet dogs.
 
k9kreationz said:
ITA. But in his defense. If I had to choose another breed, well, for some reason, I bet you I'd end up with...yet another Sheltie. :rolleyes2:
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I know that I will:yes:
possibly way down the road, a Pom or Pap....

I did originally want a collie but knew that was too big so already downsized to shelties and they are perfect:wink2:
 
dr shelli, no offence taken. i do have a eskie. and she is not the norm of the breed. she is friendly, outgoing and playful and sweet to everyone. as i said, not the norm. most eskies are a one person or one family dog and not friendly with other people.
 
k9kreationz said:
I threw all the breeds at him. ;) We'll see what he says.

Besides the Eskie, I was thinking, not too many Nordic/spitz breeds came up. I was just thinking about a pair of Jindo's I had met. A little bigger than Koji (must have been females). But super sweet dogs.
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I'm thinking he's a good candidate for a mutt... Tell him to go to the Shelter and find something that fits his fancy and keep going back till he finds one. Truly! Undoubtedly he'll find something eventually.

That being said, you could help him narrow his choices by helping him identify the differences between each group - herding, working, hound, etc. That could help narrow his choices. Then he can look at long/short hair, big/small, etc.

Beyond that, I agree, he has given you an impossible assignment! :gaah
 
First, a big thanks to everyone who has helped out so far.

Got a few questions.
What do you think of a wheaten terrier? My boss asked since neither of us know much about them.

He was kinda liking the schnauzer, but wondered if all of them are pretty yappy. Guess he's met a few that live near him and they bark at everything (hmmm...sounds familiar).

I told him to check out the English Cocker, not a lot of coat and kinda reminds me of a English springer spaniel.

He did say at one time they went to look at Shiba's, but his wife broke out in hives by just petting some. Do you think that was due to them liking to clean themselves like cats? Also, are dogs like that (Shiba, Jindo, etc) coats hard to take care of? He feels like cuz it's a longer hair coat (vs labs), it'll be work. I'm thinking not. Maybe give them a good brush 2x a year.

No to the whippet and the chinese. I told him powder puffs are VERY cute and sweet. But, I can understand. They may not be, but I always see those types of dogs as being "fragile".

I also suggested schnoodles. My friend has one, she's sweet, but can be feisty. And a bit more hypoallergenic. But she's on the smaller end.

No to the Cavalier due to their health issues (and yes, the bug eyes). Bummer, cuz I know someone who's fostering one.

at least he's trying. ;) He said he'd look at the english cocker and jindo. he likes the schnauzer size, but not the barking.
 
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