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10-03-2005, 09:28 AM
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Help on choosing a dog
My neighbor is looking to buy a dog.
He has a house with back yard. He ask me a question: What kinds of small size dogs are good with kids? I’m thinking about (not in any particular order): ·American cocker spaniel ·Beagle ·Sheltie ·Boston terrier · Dachshund What do you think? 
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10-03-2005, 01:54 PM
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From my personal experiance I would say no on the cocker... They can be awesome, but if he doesnt know to raise it well with kids... might not be such a good idea. Dachshund same, sheltie... they can sometimes be nippy depending on raising too... I would say beagle and boston DEFF!!! they are great! or hey, why not a mutt?!?!
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10-03-2005, 03:22 PM
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I agree with fostermommy...not a cocker or a dachsund but a boston would be good.
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10-03-2005, 04:10 PM
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Dachsound or boston terrier. These are calm dogs that do not need a lot of attetion.
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10-03-2005, 04:57 PM
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I'd say no to the cocker too. I was bit by one as a kid.
To this day I am still afraid of them LOL Give me a Rottie anyday over a cocker! Shih-tzu's are good with kids too. What does he want in terms of grooming ext... Keep in mind the tiny ones could get hurt by a playing kiddo!
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10-03-2005, 05:17 PM
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Do you know what they are looking for in trainability, grooming, excercise requirements? Have they owned a dog before?
I wouldn't go for a small dog if the children are very young.... The dog could easily get hurt. Herding breeds will probably try to herd the kids... I think something from the non-sporting group would be best.
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10-04-2005, 10:20 AM
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Does anyone remember the on-line quiz that helps you determine what dog's right for you? There's one that asks quite a few questions of you in order to help make the determination.
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#9
10-13-2005, 12:47 PM
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Quote:
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#10
10-13-2005, 12:53 PM
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Quote:
http://www.petnet.com.au/selectapet/dogselectapet.html theres 2 for now....
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