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So, my family and I have decided to get another dog, to act as a companion dog to our Goldendoodle, who is suffering from separation anxiety when we our gone from our house. On the weekdays during school, we're gone for at least 8 hours a day, so we need a dog that she can play and have fun with during that time, so she isn't destructive. I'm also looking for a dog that I can do agility with and have as an exercise partner, since our current dog is very much the 'princess' and is very timid, and nervous around a lot of the agility obstacles. We have a 2 story house with a large yard, and we're looking for a dog that doesn't shed too much, since my mother is rather hair-adverse. We're an older family, and I'm the youngest at 16, so we won't have any little children over-stepping boundaries with the dog. I was originally considering a Weimaraner, but I learned that they tend to try to dig under fences, which made me nervous. I was also thinking about a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Suggestions??
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How about a well-bred Standard Poodle? They are very athletic, very smart and confident. No shedding (but lots of grooming, so be aware of the trade-off.) Just be sure to go to a breeder who puts temperament first- Poodles have a bad rap as "snappy" dogs, which is a shame, because it's not what the breed is meant to be. They should be a very versatile dog, capable of sports and advanced obedience, all with a smile. :)
A mini Poodle would do well too, but it sounds like you want a big dog.
Ridgebacks are neat, but require a bit more of a specialized owner. They need a LOT of exercise, (think several hours of running per day, rain or shine) and will walk all over inexperienced trainers because of their more independent and assertive nature than most breeds (common in big-game hunters.) They also can have a lot of prey drive and will chase off after critters and not come back. (again, they're hunters.)They're also HUGE, until you've seen one in person, pictures just don't do it.
Bruno
answered on 1/24/12.
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I also think Spoos would be a good choice. I agree with Bruno..RRs are not great for novice owners. Weims can be quite neurotic as well.
Bear in mind that getting another dog to *help the first is not a fabulous reason. The second may be worse than the first, or learn from the first & become even worse. Far better to work solidly on the 'doodle's issues before bringing in another dog. Two dogs are three times the work as one.
Wiley
answered on 1/25/12.
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Based on what i have read, this breed flashed like a neon sign in my head:Border collie. the only flaw is the shedding. Ridgebacks tend to be one-person dogs, and are huge. They also used to be used for hunting lions, are usually fearless, and can run for miles. These dogs will walk all over you if your not careful. I also thought of the German Shorthaired Pointer, here's a link with a pic of the breed: www.dogbreedinfo.com
These dogs do great as runners, excel at agility, are good with kids and dogs, and are short haired. Go to WWW.Dog Breed Info Center.com and look for German Shorthaired Pointer, it should give you all of the info, including the temperament, size, health, and much more. Also, look around in the local shelters, your perfect match could be sitting in one right now:). Please pawmail me with your decision:).
Hope this helped, best regards:
Rocket
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