For a family/house dog you don't need to go for specific breeds. Go to your local shelters. Explain what you're looking for and they will help you find the dog that is perfect for you. Shelter dogs are amazing and they don't cost a fortune either. My local shelter it's 250 dollars for a dog a year or older and the dog is fixed, micro chipped, vaccinated, flea treated, and comes with a starter kit for the first week. So in other words, it saves you money by adopting. On top of it just being the right thing to do.
Just wanted to say that adopting doesn't always save money. Mutts and poorly bred dogs from shelters sometimes have extreme health or behavior issues that can cost thousands to fix - that's why they can become more expensive than well-bred ones in the long run (of course depending on whether you get lucky with the shelter dog or not).
@@emilysayswords2900 I'd disagree. Mutts are far more likely to be healthier than pure breeds. As pure breeds lack biological diversity any health problem that dog will have will be far greater. Essentially they are inbred. Without diversity those dogs are far more likely to develop rare hard to treat diseases. Sure you could pick up a dog that will need expensive vet visits at a shelter. But I would argue the pure breed statistically will be more expensive in the long run.
Depends on your locale. Where I live, we browsed shelters for 6 months and we did not find a single dog that was continent (as opposed to incontinent) and good with kids. The shelters are picked clean. Also, having dogs from puppies is very useful when training them to be good around small children. Small children are bad at boundaries, so you can try a puppy much easier to not care when you take their food, fondle their paws, are rough with them, etc.
@@420Life141 I'd say biological diversity isn't always good. Dogs can inherit good traits but let's not forget that they can inherit unwanted traits as well. Then people end up with a genetic nightmare of a dog that is unstable/unhealthy. If I wanted a healthy dog, I'd buy a puppy from a reputable breeder who health-tests their dogs. Health-testing gives the information required to avoid producing puppies with health issues - dogs with bad health-testing results will not be bred. But well, any kind of dog can develop some kind of disease sooner or later so I think it's down to the person to choose to adopt or to shop:)
there are a lot of robust pure breeds including the terriers, herding and hunting dogs. If you have been bred to run 40 miles or more a day, you are probably fairly well put together. On the other hand, if you have been bred to look like a fashion accessory you are probably going to have all sorts of issues
I wish the video mentioned that many of these dog breeds are prone to having health issues. It is such an important point to consider when getting a dog. Many pure-bred dogs come with issues, and it's best to do your research beforehand to know what you're getting yourself into. It can be financially and emotionally taxing, especially if you're not prepared. Also, consider mixed breeds. There are many amazing dogs out there, and you don't need to buy from a pedigree breeder to find the one for you.
@@-keiskx1774 mate, you can't check for problems that occur with age at the time of sale. A pup will likely be in fine health, but an 8-year old Labrador is probably going to have hip dysplasia. At any age, any dog can develop a food allergy. German Shepherds are known for food allergies. so on and so on
It was my thought as well - don't go for a human-made genetically flawed caricature of a dog. Choose a well mixed mongrel instead, always! And you are more likely to find such a dog in a shelter rather than a purebreed mutant. And certainly don't buy dogs! Go to shelters and help ones that are there, waiting for you to love them!
@@robertchmielecki2580 Eh, I think people can go and buy dogs. How many children are up for adoption, and how many people go out and adopt? Not as many as who choose to have their own kids. There is the morally right thing, and there is personal desire. If a person should adopt a dog, for the morality, then why not protect children the same way? Why not rag on people who birthing more people, rather than saving the people who already exist?
As a first time owner I got myself a standard poodle. Why you may ask. It was because I wanted a big dog who scares away strangers ( he is dark coated) but is also friendly and cheerful. I think I got the perfect dog , he never barks inside my apartment and he is not over active like a husky. He loves normal walks and cuddles. I think poodles are great starter dogs but great dogs in general... yeah
@@LeCalzoneZone there's absolutely nothing wrong with shopping responsibly. it's the only way to keep the healthy standard of breeds alive and well. without responsible breeding, there would be even more millions of poorly bred mutts in shelters. let's not also forget that by adopting and shopping responsibly only, the shelter population will go down drastically.
I have a beagle and live in an appartment. She is my first dog, to myself. I trained her well with lots of patience... LOTS of patience and some impatience😅. However she is amazing. When I'm out she is just sleeping. She knows the rules, she doesn't howl (too long), she doesnt bark and she doesnt chew on stuff. When the evening falls she is an amazing cuddly lapdog.
I have a dachshund mix, my first dog on my own, and we live in an apartment. When I'm out, he just sleeps and waits for me. I didn't have the patience to train him though, had to hire someone. 😂
But first, rescues. If we cannot take care of our animals we've allowed to be bred then we should not be trying for the perfect dog for self serving reasons. I am 67 years old. A young hound is the last kind of dog I should ever have gotten. After having this dog for 9 months I can tell you we've become wonderful together having learned each others' habits and needs. At first it was horrible though. He had lived through so much abuse, including from the shelter we've now had shut down, that he was very anemic, hind legs damaged, teeth shattered with one nerve very exposed, claws and skin infected from living in the filth of unwashed wire cages and no life in his poor eyes at all. I've had a lot to learn but now he romps and plays and howls for the fun of it and has come to truly love us. He is confident, loving and sure to tell us about anything going on he is suspicious of. Truly a great watchdog and very special friend. When first I saw him at the "rescue" I thought he was old and dying and needed a warm place to spend his last days. I was not looking for another dog but this one I knew from the start was a Godsend. I didn't know how but I knew I had to take this one. Turns out he was only a puppy whose growth had halted due to lack of nourishment. His name is Preacher and what we learned from helping him get to healthy condition is what has shut down a sorry "rescue". Please adopt and keep whatever you adopt. You may think it will not work out but health first and then training is all you'll need. Keep in mind they have to be somewhat healthy before you should expect anything from them. Preacher had absolutely no training and was incapable at first of even being house trained. He could barely walk down my driveway without having to lie down and breathe hard from the anemia. He was eaten alive by hookworms and they never took him to a vet. He was a horrible skeleton with infected skin draped over those precious bones and now he is a magnificent Treeing Walker Coonhound who loves being loved. It takes time. Please take one home with you.
@@stupidlylucas9313 adopt or shop responsibly. A shelter dog is not suitable for everyone - while purebred dogs do what they were bred for (sighthounds chase, retrievers retrieve, pointers point, herding dogs herd etc.), shelter dogs are completely random. Plus, people sometimes end up with dogs that have horrible health or extreme behavior problems, which is extremely rare with well-bred dogs. Backyard breeders with their oopsie-litters and unstable mutts are the problem, not responsible breeders. Just my opinion:)
Honestly Dobermans are some of the best family dogs. They of course take their guard dig trait everywhere but they have good situational awareness and won't bark or bite at everyone. And they usually stay attached to only 1 family and can't be switched around a lot. They are also the 4th smartest dog and really easy to train. They can also last around 6 hours home alone so they are great choices for tons of different situations and almost anyone can have one due to their adaptability (as long as the owner actually cares for and respects the dog). The best dog in my opinion.
@@Ihearturmomfrl they do require work but a mile long or few mile walk every day is perfect it also gets the family a bit more active. And they do need to be trained but they are the 4th smartest dog and have sometimes even learned commands in as little as 5 tries. So as long as your willing to actually care for the dog it will work out fine.
I am a first time owner and we have small house with almost everyone working. We got a golden retriever and we love him sm. We are training him and he learns very quickly. He is 3 months old and can follow commands like sit, stand, hello(paw), No (would stop), Eat( won't eat unless we command him). We socialize him a lot. He loves my grandparents and caring towards my paralyzed dad.
@@Vijayjadhav12600 everyone has different opinion. We wanted a friendly dog as we are first time owners and are working plus have a paralysed patient in house.
@@Vijayjadhav12600 did I say they are not? I have no idea about that. The vet in our family reccomended a golden ret so idk lol. Dogs are dogs they are cute and every dog is unique in their own way we both love our dogs so whats with humiliating one dog over another or humiliating the one's who bought dogs rather than adopted. Whatever
My cat definitely minds when I'm not around though. She wants to be held 24/7 and meows unceasingly when she cannot see me, just like my German shepherd, who whines when my husband leaves the house to take out the trash. We hypothesized that our dog probably has separation anxiety and fears that he might get abandoned again since he had been abandoned twice when we got him at the shelter.
I'm a dog trainer in training and when I was Dobermans in the guard dog breed I was like, "Wait, WHAT?" I've never met a mean Dobie. Or one that would make a good guard dog lol. My neighbor has had four and every time I wander by they'd come over to say hi. And they to knock me over. 😅
Another dog breed that doesn’t shed, is a great family dog and is overall the friendliest dog you’ll ever meet is a Tibetan Terrier! Highly under appreciated dog breed that you don’t hear much about! I’ve had two and both have been great dogs! My first one my mom had before I was born so I know it’s a good dog with kids and they’re also really good with other dogs and cats!
I had a Poodle, he lived for 20 years, how lucky I was. I was 13 and he was my buddy until I was 33, that's nuts! Thinking about getting a Labrador, maybe next year...
You can definitely have an active dog in an apartment, you just need to make the necessary adjustments to your routine. I have the best of both worlds in that my doggo is a Lab mix (likely with a terrier) so he super energetic and cuddly, but is also fairly protective of us. I'm always impressed by his social awareness.
I have had three dalmatians that have been the best guard dogs and then on the same side best dogs with my family. Very family friendly, loyal, observant and vicious on command by my wife, daughter and I to any stranger.
Thanks for this, it's ok to want to get a dog that will suit your home etc. Have to make sure they'll be happy & healthy coming into their new family! Thanks again!
German Shepherd puppies can be tough for new owners because their puppy teeth are like scalpels and hypodermic needles and the puppy has not learned bite control yet. We have a 10 month old German Short Hair and my hands and arms looked like mangled messes for a while. The biggest issue is they have to be socialized or they will get mean. Lots of walks and lots of play time. That and German Shepherds can be very stubborn.
I'm a 13-year-old girl. I have a doberman, and I suggest that if you're going to buy a dog like that, you're going to have to be quick and energetic with a lot of nimble legs. If you don't train him well, he's going to want to play all the time. You have to take him out all the time. They're very mobile. They're smart and sweet. I'd give anything for him.
If you take a Chihuahua and socialize it with many people during its first year to 18 months slipping the people a few treats they will be friendly with everyone. They are great dogs and though they will prefer one owner, they can be socialized to be loving to everyone
Chihuahuas are GREAT to living with other dogs, mine lived with a Pitbull for 6 years and they were best friends. She didn't like when the family was loud and rompy tho
Rhodesian Ridgeback anyone? My mutt is a Ridgey/Mastif cross and is so friendly with all humans and other dogs. Is fine in my unit with courtyard and small yard. Protective without being aggressive, only barks when absolutely necessary, strong willed/ stubborn. So long as he gets good exercise, adventure, a chance to smell and track scents and experience new things, he is a joy to have as a friend. Oh, and great with kids.
Yes, having really enjoyed the content til now with some great advice now i see them propogating the suggestion that there are 'guard dogs'. Especially showing Dobermans with cut ears and tails, an act done to prevent a person from seeing how happy they are.
@@DelDogs of course there are guard dog breeds and the dobermann is often pictured for a reason. A lot of breeds have been specificaly breed for different working porpuses and if buying one of thoose you need to know what you get yourself into. If you raise a workbreed doberman the same way you raise a workbreed labrador you're going to end up with very different kinds of dogs. Same if you raise either of thoose the same way you raise the pet version you are going to get a different result. Some dogs do have a strong guarding instinct bred into them that you need to be aware of before getting one of them. A working line doberman is among the better guard dog breeds out there while the show lines (specially the US ones) are more pet friendly. The existence of guard vs noneguard breeds isn't any different to high vs low energy breeds.
@@anautisticswede6748 a commonly held but misunderstood statement. In order to get a dog to be a guard dog you have to convince it to not love strangers and everybody they meet. This means taking your dog and hurting it on a daily basis. Left to its own devices or raised as a happy well-adjusted dog a Doberman would not attack a person. Whilst Doberman and similar breeds have been bred for their strength and size, maybe bite strength the psychology of the dog is still a dog. Cutting off their tail and ears to stop them showing how happy they are to meet strangers, new people and friends is also cruel. So whilst physically they may be well designed for this act training them to become vicious Killers is what I'm objecting to.
No, Chihuahuas are sweet teas. There are no bad dogs only owners. The owner is the one that is making Chihuahuas not happy or they faced some harsh things in life most of the time it’s normally caused by just horrible owners
haha i can only imagine how many times a day they blitz and get the others going!! i miss my Bichon Branden a whole lot he was my son absolutley was a loverboy so energetic happy and made me laugh til i cry... had to put him down due to throat cancer he was 16. your a 100% right about them being smart yea dont let their fluffy sweet faces fool ya they are real smart... mine ate food to fast so i got him a slow feeder but after 3 days he figured out if he pushed the bottom with his force note he was only about 12 pounds and tipped it over...
I wouldn't say that APBTs are the best family dogs. They need a lot of exercise and most of them are dog aggressive, which is usually too much for an ordinary family to handle. If you are talking about pitbulls like all big-headed dogs, then also no. A random poorly-bred mutt from shelter might not be suitable for families and while some people get lucky with their 'pitbulls' from shelters, some end up with uncontrollable and unstable dogs.
My beagle is surprisingly quiet in my townhome. I took her to doggie daycare and they asked about it. They said she was silent in the crate at naptime. She's just always been quiet, I'm teaching her how to "speak" now so she is becoming more comfortable with a bark here and there to let me know when she needs something.
The last part though, i had a Shih Tzu who already crossing the rainbow and he was not a cuddly buddy at all. Otherwise i have a Beagle now and she is really a velcro type of dog. My Beagle loves to snuggling, cuddling, sleeping on my lap and rubbing her body to me like a cat. Even she indeed stubborn but she learns so fast, she toilet trained since 7 weeks old, she could do so many tricks since 3 months old and she almost never bark because she is too friendly to everyone, every dogs and every cats. The best thing that i noticed and makes Beagle somewhat special is : they are so forgiving, gentle and tolerated whatever mistakes that you've made. They only cried and will not snapped at you, even when you accidentaly hurted them.
Naaah 😂😂 I've had cats who've been very loyal, of course some of them will be very aloof and standoffish but I guess it depends on many factors like the cat's personality and the way they're socialized.
My Golden retriever was super friendly and would have welcomed a burglar. But the two times someone actually scared me or my kids he instantly transformed into an intense, scary growler. In both instances the scary human backed off so it never came to a bite.
@@Sunny12-23cancer seems to take most goldens… I grew up with 3 golden retrievers named sophie, lily, and Gracie, Sophie was a real hunter and would bring us chipmunks, though all three died of cancer. Now my parents have a ‘new’ set of goldens that are already 6 years old, and just recently took in a forever foster. Named Goldie, lucy, bear, and now Johnny boy. Goldie is my little baby girl and I love her with my whole heart and I firmly believe she’s an angel sent from the three other goldens.
It is important to look at a dog’s individual needs and tendencies rather than its breed when deciding what dog is right for you. That being said, this video is a good overview of what you might expect when adopting any of these breeds.
Its always important to research breeds of dogs to see what fits your lifestyle. You can't make a frenchie run with you in the mornings and expect it to keep up. If you have small children you should steer away for herding breeds unless your willing to put in the work. Always do research.
@@mariahswanson Of course! I'm not saying breed doesn't matter, because it is absolutely important, especially when it comes to physicality! I'm saying it's also important to look at the individual dog when deciding to adopt it rather than focussing specifically on the breed, because there are plenty of dogs that defy their breed's stereotypes. Again, it's still good to know what you can expect when adopting a specific breed, of course I'm not advocating taking dogs that have a harder time breathing for long runs.
I have a chihuahua miniature pincher mix and he is not aggressive all the time. Yes he doesn't really trust new people, but after 3 days he's very neutral with them. He also was part of why I don't have anxiety anymore
With the athletic one I would say to put poodles in that section because poodles are meant for endurance so they would be good for that, Plus if your poodle is young they will have a lot of excitement to be able to run fast, for example my dog she runs everywhere, if you take her for a walk she will run as fast as a rabbit literally
I have a Chocolate lab, when I got her I thought I would get a dog that is ok not to spend to much time around other dogs and I also thought she'd be gentle. She's very energetic, and if she's not taken to the dog park daily, she'll be really naughty. She's also loves the cold
I have a two boxers and they are the sweetest things ever. Younger me would always yank their ears, dress them up, and ride them, and they NEVER bit me. They make excellent guard dogs, however, they can be quiet friendly to strangers, if they don’t pose a threat
For family dogs I always would recommend bulldogs they have a goofy nature and can be amazing pets, they are good with kids and other dogs they also don't need extensive exercise they also respond well to training! They have a flat face which does mean most of them have breathing issues. If you are willing to pay for these amazing dogs I would like to tell you they are so worth it! When I was a child (0-5) I was born into a family with a bulldog, he was the sweetest thing ever he loved the attention and would even let us play dress-up with him, he was so good! We loved him to bits and he sadly died at the age of 14 or 15 in his sleep to old age.
The biggest problem with Bulldogs is their health. They very often have breathing issues, food allergies. Regular vet checkups are a must for this breed. Also, they are often stubborn which makes it quite a challenge to train them. They basically require a lot of monitoring around their health and are very expensive dogs not only when you buy them. However, they still are the best personality-wise.
my boy, who is mixed with many breeds, has some rotty in him. That guard instinct is SUPER STRONG in my boy. He is totally fine outside of the car and apartment, even in the hallway to the apartment, but the very first inch inside the apartment is his, and everything beyond. If you look inside, he lets you know he's there. Mutts are the best, though. You never know what traits are going to be expressed as they grow. Dusty LOVES to swim. Get him near water and he'll soon be in the water without hesitation. So many other notable features of my boy. I really wish this video would have acknowledged mutts. I get that you can't really say "get this mutt" when you are talking purpose-suited animals, but knowing what breeds make up a mutt can help with the decision. Many pures have a bunch of health issues that a lot of mutts don't. Every dog, all 6 of them in my 26 years(some concurrent), I've owned has been mixed and has lived to be 14, or older.
My dog is a Labrador and I couldn’t wish for a better family companion. But of course, everyone has a different dog breed suited to them! There’s always the perfect furry friend out there, keep looking! In the next year or two I hope to get an Entlebucher puppy, but I hadn’t even heard of the breed until recently - sometimes good research is all you need to find the best dog breed for you. ❤️
There are so many breeds you didn’t even give a mention. I have an English Staffordshire Bull Terrior and she is the best, great with kids other dogs and people. She’s very protective of the kids and very gentle around them. I live rural and she keeps the foxes away, and has killed two feral cats (Australian pests) she catches flies too. We don’t have a front fence bordering our property and she doesn’t leave, she sits at the letterbox and waits for the kids to come home. Never has she done her business inside the house. All these dogs you mentioned apart from a few seem to be trophy dogs, look at me and my pretty (useless) dog. And best part is our girl goes everywhere we do, everywhere!
We have a Pinscher (not a doberman) and despite her small size she barks at everyone she sees no matter if she's inside or outdoors and even if they're on the other side of the road or 100 meters away. If someone actually tries to approach us or her she runs and hides behind me but continues to bark. She also barks at things that, for her, are out of the ordinary such cars that are parked where they usually aren't parked (ie if someone has friends over, etc). And sometimes she barks at leaves for some reason.
I live in an appartment with a Chihuahua, he is great around the neighbours and their dogs. He is very quiet and not agressive at all. He prefers to be an only dog and he is very attached to me and dont care much for strangers. He greets everyone very politely though.
totally!! my bichon whom i met at a local family run pet shop saw me looked with his sweet eyes and sat wagging his tail so fast he could fly like a chopper... had to put him down due to old age and throat cancer that spread... miss him but i know hes in peace!! not getting a new puppy til spring cause i live in Upstate NY and i dont want to train it during the winter!!
Ok but I have a cocker spaniel named butters. He is the best dog. Easy to train! He tries to be a guard dog and he is a good family dog! He can just be a little to mean playing at times but that’s just with me (19) Bc I mess with him. But my little sister (10) he would never or my mom. He also has the best switch from playing to sweet. He gets a little scared at random people and bark but he then warms up like he has lived with them for years. The only problem is other dogs. But I trained him the best I could he just gets to excited and stirs up some trouble with neighbors dogs. He also does not shed! Just have to watch his ears for sickness. Best dog 🥰💛 Also edit- he will sit and lay with you and watch tv with no kidding. He will watch tv and growl with you. He is a big baby who loves cuddling. I was studying when I was younger and he was next to me waiting for me to go to bed then snuggled up after. He loves our terrier to every extent. But can be leash stubborn Bc he gets a little to excited
yeah i hate the theme of "breeds" for having a dog. Man, fuck pedigree, a dog is a dog. And this shitty video is everything I hate about humans obbsesed with dogs
Doberman and German shepherds are my favorite breeds. Right now I have two chihuahua mixes. Both rescues. Both sweet loving cuties. They also don’t need tons of exercise either. I love my pups.
I live in an apartment with a beagle and a labrador and my lab barks at anything and everything while my beagle only gets in one or two long bays when someone comes in the door haha my beagle generally stays unbothered
Don’t be the type of owner to say they’re friendly. Because I’ve heard this a lot with chihuahua’s owners . I’m always getting chased by chihuahuas while I see their lazy owners doing something else.
@@cheesecakebuns9383 oh don't worry, I treat him as what he is, a chihuahua that is my always "on duty". I'm not delusional, he's aggressive and territorial, I know how to prevent him from causing any problems when other people are around. As I said, I love him, he's friendly and cuddly with me, but I know that when we are not alone, his "chihuahua-ness" takes over, and I act accordingly.
I’ve lived with Rottweilers my whole life and they are honestly awesome family dogs. As long as you train them well as they can occasionally be a bit boisterous and don’t know their own strength, they are such loving and beautiful dogs. Luckily as long as your Rottie isn’t stubborn they are also really easy to train!
I have a pure bred yellow lab. He is so energetic, needs so much exercising, he jumps on kids . Training him to stop. I have seen husky in my neighbourhood- such a calm guys . My guy guards the house , barks at unknown people entering the house
Dobermans are my favorite dog, but my mom is allergic to dogs who shed. I would think dobermans would be a mix of a family dog and a guard dog. My dog is a cocker spaniel poodle mix and she’s a guard and a family dog. She doesn’t bite though, she just barks at strangers.
I had no idea how amazing Springerdoodles (sp?) were until my father and stepmom got one. She has the personality of a husky and the intelligence of a border collie.
My husky/blue healer was a PERFECT guard dog and a Service Animal as well. I had him until he was fourteen. He traveled coast to coast with me and kept me safe the entire trip! No one could ask for a better protector and friend!
Huskies have double coated fur for a reason. The first reason is to keep them warm in the winter (pretty expected) but the second is to keep them good temperature in the warm. You shouldn’t ever cut their fur (or do a bit) they shed for a reason. Removing this fur will make them very hot in warm weather which can cause a heat stroke.
this can be applied to cats and other dogs as well, I always get upset when I see people shave cats down to follow trends as well as dogs like huskies, corgis who have double coats as not only do they lose that insulation they naturally get for cold and hot weather but their fur can grow back patchy
For those who see this and think it’s 100% accurate it’s definitely not. Please do your own research before buying any breed and if you buy from a breeder then make sure you ask the right questions, ensuring you get a good dog.
Chihuahua's get such a bad name, honestly they are so sweet and gentle. People just don't respect them and cause them to have behavioural problems. I don't have one but respect them so much
@@geminirat60 Well if your pitbulls love everyone then all pitbulls love every one and none of them are mean according to you. SMH LOL. You must be high!!!
Poodle is go-to perfect breed. No shed/smell, easy to train bc they're crazy smart, gentle and social, and come in three sizes. But in the end every dog is perfect if you love each other. Adopt! :)
I disagree on the rottweiler, from my experience its a gentle dog that always wants to play and loves visits, albeit territorial and protective when it comes to security like someone jumping the fence. Also great with other dogs, specially younger ones since their tough hide makes them be able to take the eventual scratches or small playful bites the young dog will try to when playing.
Most chihuahuas are treated like babies, carried everywhere, not socialized enough, because owners are scared of putting their small chihuahua with a bigger dog. And that makes them mean, awful dogs to everyone around except the owner. Its not about having the right one, its about raising and socializing the dog
That’s the opposite for me, my bulldog loves snowboarding with me and goes on runs often, he is often protective of my house and loves to cuddle, they shed slot but they are a pretty good breed.
Yes, the BEST Guard Dogs are the Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, and Rottweiler!💪🏋 I am, also, glad that the Doberman Pinscher, falls under the Non-Smelly category breed! Way to go, Dobe, GSD, and Rottie, for being in this video!!!🤗👍
Where are the Staffy's? Such an awesome big arse softy. Great for families. They were originally used as Nanny Dogs. Also for apartments Italian Greyhounds are very good. Smaller then a full Greyhound as well.
No dogs have been bred to be 'nanny dogs' - staffies were originally bred to be companion AND fighting dogs. Let's not forget that they're usually very active but other than that, they can be a good family dog:)
I have a Staffy , amazing girl very smart extremely active and all round great companion ! And yes they sre one of the named “. Nanny dogs “ which simply refers to dog breeds that are good with children .
a good video to start with... but the most important thing is to get a competent dog trainer to teach you what to do! And nearly no owner does that at all!
We just adopted a Golden Retriever that was used to backyard breed. She and our 12 year old Bassett hound have become best friends and I don’t think we could’ve found a better duo.
As a first time dog owner myself i can tell you my pug doesn´t smell at all. We really thought this through, because i can´t stand it, the secret is in the food dogs get. Like seriously she just gets fresh and organic food and has a special diet that fits for her needs. She smells like choclate and peanuts, i am not kidding :D and people won´t belive it, until they meet her, but everyone says it after.
Most videos only show the bad qualities of most Rottweilers and it’s really not fair, because,I had a Rottweiler and he was perfect he would protect us he was good with visitors he didn’t bark that much in fact one night I couldn’t sleep and randomly he walked in my room and sat right next to my bed and waited for me to pet him so pet him for a little bit and I fell asleep. Bless his heart he had cancer and he passed away 4 years ago at 9 years and I miss him soooo much. Thank you for taking time to read this have a good day or night.🙂
Lets just throw the idea of getting a specific breed out the window. Go to your local shelter. See which one is right for you. You don't need to get a dog that day, you can spend time finding an already existing dog that needs a good home, especially for first time owners.
For a family/house dog you don't need to go for specific breeds. Go to your local shelters. Explain what you're looking for and they will help you find the dog that is perfect for you. Shelter dogs are amazing and they don't cost a fortune either. My local shelter it's 250 dollars for a dog a year or older and the dog is fixed, micro chipped, vaccinated, flea treated, and comes with a starter kit for the first week. So in other words, it saves you money by adopting. On top of it just being the right thing to do.
Just wanted to say that adopting doesn't always save money. Mutts and poorly bred dogs from shelters sometimes have extreme health or behavior issues that can cost thousands to fix - that's why they can become more expensive than well-bred ones in the long run (of course depending on whether you get lucky with the shelter dog or not).
@@emilysayswords2900 I'd disagree. Mutts are far more likely to be healthier than pure breeds. As pure breeds lack biological diversity any health problem that dog will have will be far greater. Essentially they are inbred. Without diversity those dogs are far more likely to develop rare hard to treat diseases. Sure you could pick up a dog that will need expensive vet visits at a shelter. But I would argue the pure breed statistically will be more expensive in the long run.
Depends on your locale. Where I live, we browsed shelters for 6 months and we did not find a single dog that was continent (as opposed to incontinent) and good with kids. The shelters are picked clean. Also, having dogs from puppies is very useful when training them to be good around small children. Small children are bad at boundaries, so you can try a puppy much easier to not care when you take their food, fondle their paws, are rough with them, etc.
@@420Life141 I'd say biological diversity isn't always good. Dogs can inherit good traits but let's not forget that they can inherit unwanted traits as well. Then people end up with a genetic nightmare of a dog that is unstable/unhealthy. If I wanted a healthy dog, I'd buy a puppy from a reputable breeder who health-tests their dogs. Health-testing gives the information required to avoid producing puppies with health issues - dogs with bad health-testing results will not be bred. But well, any kind of dog can develop some kind of disease sooner or later so I think it's down to the person to choose to adopt or to shop:)
there are a lot of robust pure breeds including the terriers, herding and hunting dogs. If you have been bred to run 40 miles or more a day, you are probably fairly well put together. On the other hand, if you have been bred to look like a fashion accessory you are probably going to have all sorts of issues
I wish the video mentioned that many of these dog breeds are prone to having health issues. It is such an important point to consider when getting a dog. Many pure-bred dogs come with issues, and it's best to do your research beforehand to know what you're getting yourself into. It can be financially and emotionally taxing, especially if you're not prepared.
Also, consider mixed breeds. There are many amazing dogs out there, and you don't need to buy from a pedigree breeder to find the one for you.
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Mate you’re not getting a dog from the streets. They always check if they have any problems especially before you buy the dog
@@-keiskx1774 mate, you can't check for problems that occur with age at the time of sale. A pup will likely be in fine health, but an 8-year old Labrador is probably going to have hip dysplasia. At any age, any dog can develop a food allergy. German Shepherds are known for food allergies. so on and so on
It was my thought as well - don't go for a human-made genetically flawed caricature of a dog. Choose a well mixed mongrel instead, always! And you are more likely to find such a dog in a shelter rather than a purebreed mutant.
And certainly don't buy dogs! Go to shelters and help ones that are there, waiting for you to love them!
@@robertchmielecki2580 Eh, I think people can go and buy dogs.
How many children are up for adoption, and how many people go out and adopt? Not as many as who choose to have their own kids. There is the morally right thing, and there is personal desire. If a person should adopt a dog, for the morality, then why not protect children the same way? Why not rag on people who birthing more people, rather than saving the people who already exist?
As a first time owner I got myself a standard poodle. Why you may ask. It was because I wanted a big dog who scares away strangers ( he is dark coated) but is also friendly and cheerful. I think I got the perfect dog , he never barks inside my apartment and he is not over active like a husky. He loves normal walks and cuddles. I think poodles are great starter dogs but great dogs in general... yeah
i am planning to get...i am also a first time dog owner
i have always had rescue dogs and they are the best dogs! always so appreciative and loving. also not all poodle cross breeds have non shedding coats!
Thanks for rescuing and not buying from a breeder. Lately people have been buying dogs more and it just makes me so upset!
This is the best comment here good person
@@LeCalzoneZone some people just want a well bred dog nothing wrong with that…you’re free to adopt as many dogs as you want though…
I got my dog from a breeder a good one not one of those shady ones he is almost 3 and i stil dont regret him
@@LeCalzoneZone there's absolutely nothing wrong with shopping responsibly. it's the only way to keep the healthy standard of breeds alive and well. without responsible breeding, there would be even more millions of poorly bred mutts in shelters. let's not also forget that by adopting and shopping responsibly only, the shelter population will go down drastically.
I have a beagle and live in an appartment. She is my first dog, to myself. I trained her well with lots of patience... LOTS of patience and some impatience😅. However she is amazing. When I'm out she is just sleeping. She knows the rules, she doesn't howl (too long), she doesnt bark and she doesnt chew on stuff. When the evening falls she is an amazing cuddly lapdog.
I have a dachshund mix, my first dog on my own, and we live in an apartment. When I'm out, he just sleeps and waits for me. I didn't have the patience to train him though, had to hire someone. 😂
I have a husky and you can guess how that's going for me
@@sadie513 Did you say.....
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I just had to give my beagle puppy away because of noise complaints in my apartment :/ she has separation anxiety and screams all times of the night
@@TruthTeller_24 Thats terrible. So sorry you had to give away the pup🙏🏾
But first, rescues. If we cannot take care of our animals we've allowed to be bred then we should not be trying for the perfect dog for self serving reasons. I am 67 years old. A young hound is the last kind of dog I should ever have gotten. After having this dog for 9 months I can tell you we've become wonderful together having learned each others' habits and needs. At first it was horrible though. He had lived through so much abuse, including from the shelter we've now had shut down, that he was very anemic, hind legs damaged, teeth shattered with one nerve very exposed, claws and skin infected from living in the filth of unwashed wire cages and no life in his poor eyes at all.
I've had a lot to learn but now he romps and plays and howls for the fun of it and has come to truly love us. He is confident, loving and sure to tell us about anything going on he is suspicious of. Truly a great watchdog and very special friend.
When first I saw him at the "rescue" I thought he was old and dying and needed a warm place to spend his last days. I was not looking for another dog but this one I knew from the start was a Godsend. I didn't know how but I knew I had to take this one. Turns out he was only a puppy whose growth had halted due to lack of nourishment. His name is Preacher and what we learned from helping him get to healthy condition is what has shut down a sorry "rescue".
Please adopt and keep whatever you adopt. You may think it will not work out but health first and then training is all you'll need. Keep in mind they have to be somewhat healthy before you should expect anything from them. Preacher had absolutely no training and was incapable at first of even being house trained. He could barely walk down my driveway without having to lie down and breathe hard from the anemia. He was eaten alive by hookworms and they never took him to a vet. He was a horrible skeleton with infected skin draped over those precious bones and now he is a magnificent Treeing Walker Coonhound who loves being loved. It takes time. Please take one home with you.
@@stupidlylucas9313 adopt or shop responsibly. A shelter dog is not suitable for everyone - while purebred dogs do what they were bred for (sighthounds chase, retrievers retrieve, pointers point, herding dogs herd etc.), shelter dogs are completely random. Plus, people sometimes end up with dogs that have horrible health or extreme behavior problems, which is extremely rare with well-bred dogs. Backyard breeders with their oopsie-litters and unstable mutts are the problem, not responsible breeders. Just my opinion:)
@@emilysayswords2900 oh ok thanks for telling me :)
Honestly Dobermans are some of the best family dogs. They of course take their guard dig trait everywhere but they have good situational awareness and won't bark or bite at everyone. And they usually stay attached to only 1 family and can't be switched around a lot. They are also the 4th smartest dog and really easy to train. They can also last around 6 hours home alone so they are great choices for tons of different situations and almost anyone can have one due to their adaptability (as long as the owner actually cares for and respects the dog). The best dog in my opinion.
I agree i have 3 Dobermanns
I think you mean 5th
According to google golden retrievers are the fourth smartest dog breed
@@庄景捷 No in most of my sources it says 4th but it's impossible to have 100% accuracy since all sources say slightly differing numbers.
I don’t recommend Dobermans for a family dog. As they take a lot of training and they need to work.
@@Ihearturmomfrl they do require work but a mile long or few mile walk every day is perfect it also gets the family a bit more active. And they do need to be trained but they are the 4th smartest dog and have sometimes even learned commands in as little as 5 tries. So as long as your willing to actually care for the dog it will work out fine.
I am a first time owner and we have small house with almost everyone working. We got a golden retriever and we love him sm. We are training him and he learns very quickly. He is 3 months old and can follow commands like sit, stand, hello(paw), No (would stop), Eat( won't eat unless we command him). We socialize him a lot. He loves my grandparents and caring towards my paralyzed dad.
I got pariah coz i believe in adopting rather than filling the pockets of breeders
@@Vijayjadhav12600 everyone has different opinion. We wanted a friendly dog as we are first time owners and are working plus have a paralysed patient in house.
@@hooman8009 so pariahs are not friendly?
@@Vijayjadhav12600 did I say they are not? I have no idea about that. The vet in our family reccomended a golden ret so idk lol. Dogs are dogs they are cute and every dog is unique in their own way we both love our dogs so whats with humiliating one dog over another or humiliating the one's who bought dogs rather than adopted. Whatever
@@Vijayjadhav12600 whats with you being so aggressive?
My cat definitely minds when I'm not around though. She wants to be held 24/7 and meows unceasingly when she cannot see me, just like my German shepherd, who whines when my husband leaves the house to take out the trash. We hypothesized that our dog probably has separation anxiety and fears that he might get abandoned again since he had been abandoned twice when we got him at the shelter.
i had 2 dobermans so far ... they are the perfect family dogs!!!!!!
I'm a dog trainer in training and when I was Dobermans in the guard dog breed I was like, "Wait, WHAT?" I've never met a mean Dobie. Or one that would make a good guard dog lol. My neighbor has had four and every time I wander by they'd come over to say hi. And they to knock me over. 😅
My fur baby is a rescue, but some days I wonder who rescued who. Dogs are loyal like no other, and most definitely humans best friend. ❤❤
Thank you so much for rescuing yours. You are a very special person :)
Another dog breed that doesn’t shed, is a great family dog and is overall the friendliest dog you’ll ever meet is a Tibetan Terrier! Highly under appreciated dog breed that you don’t hear much about! I’ve had two and both have been great dogs! My first one my mom had before I was born so I know it’s a good dog with kids and they’re also really good with other dogs and cats!
I had a Poodle, he lived for 20 years, how lucky I was. I was 13 and he was my buddy until I was 33, that's nuts! Thinking about getting a Labrador, maybe next year...
That’s crazy, so much of life…
did you end up getting one?
You can definitely have an active dog in an apartment, you just need to make the necessary adjustments to your routine. I have the best of both worlds in that my doggo is a Lab mix (likely with a terrier) so he super energetic and cuddly, but is also fairly protective of us. I'm always impressed by his social awareness.
I have had three dalmatians that have been the best guard dogs and then on the same side best dogs with my family. Very family friendly, loyal, observant and vicious on command by my wife, daughter and I to any stranger.
What happened to them
Dalmatians are so great! I wondered why they werent mentioned at the "for active owners" part.
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75% Dalmation mix here. Almost 40kg (80 pounds). Likes to cuddle with everyone. Can walk 7 hours straight and still have energy to play afterwards
Thanks for this, it's ok to want to get a dog that will suit your home etc. Have to make sure they'll be happy & healthy coming into their new family! Thanks again!
My first dog was a professionally trained GSD guard dog. Was an intense and steep learning curve 😅
German Shepherd puppies can be tough for new owners because their puppy teeth are like scalpels and hypodermic needles and the puppy has not learned bite control yet. We have a 10 month old German Short Hair and my hands and arms looked like mangled messes for a while. The biggest issue is they have to be socialized or they will get mean. Lots of walks and lots of play time. That and German Shepherds can be very stubborn.
I'm a first time dog owner and O choose a Husky and they are the best. Lovely, caring and extreme funny.
I'm a 13-year-old girl. I have a doberman, and I suggest that if you're going to buy a dog like that, you're going to have to be quick and energetic with a lot of nimble legs. If you don't train him well, he's going to want to play all the time. You have to take him out all the time. They're very mobile. They're smart and sweet. I'd give anything for him.
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If you take a Chihuahua and socialize it with many people during its first year to 18 months slipping the people a few treats they will be friendly with everyone.
They are great dogs and though they will prefer one owner, they can be socialized to be loving to everyone
I agree, Chihuahuas are the best!
@@janusloggins876 I love them and have had them even with bigger dogs for almost 60 years
Chihuahuas are GREAT to living with other dogs, mine lived with a Pitbull for 6 years and they were best friends. She didn't like when the family was loud and rompy tho
@@WolfStarsDream Yep, the mix well with other animals especially dogs
Rhodesian Ridgeback anyone? My mutt is a Ridgey/Mastif cross and is so friendly with all humans and other dogs. Is fine in my unit with courtyard and small yard. Protective without being aggressive, only barks when absolutely necessary, strong willed/ stubborn. So long as he gets good exercise, adventure, a chance to smell and track scents and experience new things, he is a joy to have as a friend. Oh, and great with kids.
All dog breeds are perfect; it's humans that are broken.
Beautiful said and couldn’t agree more,
Yes, having really enjoyed the content til now with some great advice now i see them propogating the suggestion that there are 'guard dogs'.
Especially showing Dobermans with cut ears and tails, an act done to prevent a person from seeing how happy they are.
EXACTLY! well said dear 😊
@@DelDogs of course there are guard dog breeds and the dobermann is often pictured for a reason. A lot of breeds have been specificaly breed for different working porpuses and if buying one of thoose you need to know what you get yourself into. If you raise a workbreed doberman the same way you raise a workbreed labrador you're going to end up with very different kinds of dogs. Same if you raise either of thoose the same way you raise the pet version you are going to get a different result.
Some dogs do have a strong guarding instinct bred into them that you need to be aware of before getting one of them.
A working line doberman is among the better guard dog breeds out there while the show lines (specially the US ones) are more pet friendly. The existence of guard vs noneguard breeds isn't any different to high vs low energy breeds.
@@anautisticswede6748 a commonly held but misunderstood statement.
In order to get a dog to be a guard dog you have to convince it to not love strangers and everybody they meet.
This means taking your dog and hurting it on a daily basis.
Left to its own devices or raised as a happy well-adjusted dog a Doberman would not attack a person.
Whilst Doberman and similar breeds have been bred for their strength and size, maybe bite strength the psychology of the dog is still a dog.
Cutting off their tail and ears to stop them showing how happy they are to meet strangers, new people and friends is also cruel.
So whilst physically they may be well designed for this act training them to become vicious Killers is what I'm objecting to.
this dude hates chihuahuas
I don’t blame him 😂
Lol😂@nicelife044
@nicelife044😂
No, Chihuahuas are sweet teas. There are no bad dogs only owners. The owner is the one that is making Chihuahuas not happy or they faced some harsh things in life most of the time it’s normally caused by just horrible owners
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haha i can only imagine how many times a day they blitz and get the others going!! i miss my Bichon Branden a whole lot he was my son absolutley was a loverboy so energetic happy and made me laugh til i cry... had to put him down due to throat cancer he was 16.
your a 100% right about them being smart yea dont let their fluffy sweet faces fool ya they are real smart... mine ate food to fast so i got him a slow feeder but after 3 days he figured out if he pushed the bottom with his force note he was only about 12 pounds and tipped it over...
The Bichon Frise and Standard poodle seem to rank high in all categories. Cute breeds too. Meanwhile, I love my dachshund!
Pit bulls are AMAZING family dogs!!!☺️😊 I should know cuz I had them threw out growing up and ALL of them were SO SO SO SWEET
Pitbulls? Omg im scared of them!
Wait your joking right
I wouldn't say that APBTs are the best family dogs. They need a lot of exercise and most of them are dog aggressive, which is usually too much for an ordinary family to handle. If you are talking about pitbulls like all big-headed dogs, then also no. A random poorly-bred mutt from shelter might not be suitable for families and while some people get lucky with their 'pitbulls' from shelters, some end up with uncontrollable and unstable dogs.
My beagle is surprisingly quiet in my townhome. I took her to doggie daycare and they asked about it. They said she was silent in the crate at naptime. She's just always been quiet, I'm teaching her how to "speak" now so she is becoming more comfortable with a bark here and there to let me know when she needs something.
The last part though, i had a Shih Tzu who already crossing the rainbow and he was not a cuddly buddy at all. Otherwise i have a Beagle now and she is really a velcro type of dog. My Beagle loves to snuggling, cuddling, sleeping on my lap and rubbing her body to me like a cat. Even she indeed stubborn but she learns so fast, she toilet trained since 7 weeks old, she could do so many tricks since 3 months old and she almost never bark because she is too friendly to everyone, every dogs and every cats. The best thing that i noticed and makes Beagle somewhat special is : they are so forgiving, gentle and tolerated whatever mistakes that you've made. They only cried and will not snapped at you, even when you accidentaly hurted them.
“Should consider get a cat”
Me: No thanks, I already have too many enemies in my life.
😂cat's are not that bad.
lol nah cats are like a roommate yer friends with.
Accurate
Naaah 😂😂 I've had cats who've been very loyal, of course some of them will be very aloof and standoffish but I guess it depends on many factors like the cat's personality and the way they're socialized.
My Golden retriever was super friendly and would have welcomed a burglar. But the two times someone actually scared me or my kids he instantly transformed into an intense, scary growler. In both instances the scary human backed off so it never came to a bite.
My Goldie was the same. He died 9 years ago. He was 14+ years. And suffering from cancer.
@@Sunny12-23cancer seems to take most goldens… I grew up with 3 golden retrievers named sophie, lily, and Gracie, Sophie was a real hunter and would bring us chipmunks, though all three died of cancer. Now my parents have a ‘new’ set of goldens that are already 6 years old, and just recently took in a forever foster. Named Goldie, lucy, bear, and now Johnny boy. Goldie is my little baby girl and I love her with my whole heart and I firmly believe she’s an angel sent from the three other goldens.
It is important to look at a dog’s individual needs and tendencies rather than its breed when deciding what dog is right for you. That being said, this video is a good overview of what you might expect when adopting any of these breeds.
Its always important to research breeds of dogs to see what fits your lifestyle. You can't make a frenchie run with you in the mornings and expect it to keep up. If you have small children you should steer away for herding breeds unless your willing to put in the work. Always do research.
@@mariahswanson Of course! I'm not saying breed doesn't matter, because it is absolutely important, especially when it comes to physicality! I'm saying it's also important to look at the individual dog when deciding to adopt it rather than focussing specifically on the breed, because there are plenty of dogs that defy their breed's stereotypes. Again, it's still good to know what you can expect when adopting a specific breed, of course I'm not advocating taking dogs that have a harder time breathing for long runs.
I have a Japanese Spitz, it is so good for first-time owner (i am first time owner). So easy to train, so friendly, so low-maintenance
I have a chihuahua miniature pincher mix and he is not aggressive all the time. Yes he doesn't really trust new people, but after 3 days he's very neutral with them. He also was part of why I don't have anxiety anymore
With the athletic one I would say to put poodles in that section because poodles are meant for endurance so they would be good for that, Plus if your poodle is young they will have a lot of excitement to be able to run fast, for example my dog she runs everywhere, if you take her for a walk she will run as fast as a rabbit literally
Yes! Totally agree, Poodles are the most versatile athletic dogs, they are so underrated!
I have a Chocolate lab, when I got her I thought I would get a dog that is ok not to spend to much time around other dogs and I also thought she'd be gentle. She's very energetic, and if she's not taken to the dog park daily, she'll be really naughty. She's also loves the cold
Any dog would be naughty if it didnt get to at least go to a park daily ... shes a labrador she needs like 2hr exercise a day.
I have a two boxers and they are the sweetest things ever. Younger me would always yank their ears, dress them up, and ride them, and they NEVER bit me. They make excellent guard dogs, however, they can be quiet friendly to strangers, if they don’t pose a threat
For family dogs I always would recommend bulldogs they have a goofy nature and can be amazing pets, they are good with kids and other dogs they also don't need extensive exercise they also respond well to training! They have a flat face which does mean most of them have breathing issues. If you are willing to pay for these amazing dogs I would like to tell you they are so worth it!
When I was a child (0-5) I was born into a family with a bulldog, he was the sweetest thing ever he loved the attention and would even let us play dress-up with him, he was so good! We loved him to bits and he sadly died at the age of 14 or 15 in his sleep to old age.
The biggest problem with Bulldogs is their health. They very often have breathing issues, food allergies. Regular vet checkups are a must for this breed. Also, they are often stubborn which makes it quite a challenge to train them. They basically require a lot of monitoring around their health and are very expensive dogs not only when you buy them. However, they still are the best personality-wise.
You forgot to put in the goldendoodle, they don't shed much and are a good family dog.
my boy, who is mixed with many breeds, has some rotty in him. That guard instinct is SUPER STRONG in my boy. He is totally fine outside of the car and apartment, even in the hallway to the apartment, but the very first inch inside the apartment is his, and everything beyond. If you look inside, he lets you know he's there. Mutts are the best, though. You never know what traits are going to be expressed as they grow. Dusty LOVES to swim. Get him near water and he'll soon be in the water without hesitation. So many other notable features of my boy.
I really wish this video would have acknowledged mutts. I get that you can't really say "get this mutt" when you are talking purpose-suited animals, but knowing what breeds make up a mutt can help with the decision. Many pures have a bunch of health issues that a lot of mutts don't. Every dog, all 6 of them in my 26 years(some concurrent), I've owned has been mixed and has lived to be 14, or older.
Usually mutts are way healthier too
My dog is a Labrador and I couldn’t wish for a better family companion. But of course, everyone has a different dog breed suited to them! There’s always the perfect furry friend out there, keep looking! In the next year or two I hope to get an Entlebucher puppy, but I hadn’t even heard of the breed until recently - sometimes good research is all you need to find the best dog breed for you. ❤️
I want your dog 🐕
I love your dog
@@endtoend-rw8ff no he’s mine!! 😂
I love Golden Retrievers so much! They are my favourite dogs!
There are so many breeds you didn’t even give a mention. I have an English Staffordshire Bull Terrior and she is the best, great with kids other dogs and people. She’s very protective of the kids and very gentle around them. I live rural and she keeps the foxes away, and has killed two feral cats (Australian pests) she catches flies too. We don’t have a front fence bordering our property and she doesn’t leave, she sits at the letterbox and waits for the kids to come home. Never has she done her business inside the house. All these dogs you mentioned apart from a few seem to be trophy dogs, look at me and my pretty (useless) dog. And best part is our girl goes everywhere we do, everywhere!
Haha, this is the exact dog I have! I am watching this video waiting to see my breed on here, thank you for the heads up!
Rip feral cats
dont think they want to make a 5 hour long dog breed video. too many breeds
We have a Pinscher (not a doberman) and despite her small size she barks at everyone she sees no matter if she's inside or outdoors and even if they're on the other side of the road or 100 meters away. If someone actually tries to approach us or her she runs and hides behind me but continues to bark. She also barks at things that, for her, are out of the ordinary such cars that are parked where they usually aren't parked (ie if someone has friends over, etc). And sometimes she barks at leaves for some reason.
I live in an appartment with a Chihuahua, he is great around the neighbours and their dogs. He is very quiet and not agressive at all. He prefers to be an only dog and he is very attached to me and dont care much for strangers. He greets everyone very politely though.
How is he with children
Usually it has been the dog picking me/family or just that feeling of this dog is the right one.
totally!! my bichon whom i met at a local family run pet shop saw me looked with his sweet eyes and sat wagging his tail so fast he could fly like a chopper... had to put him down due to old age and throat cancer that spread... miss him but i know hes in peace!! not getting a new puppy til spring cause i live in Upstate NY and i dont want to train it during the winter!!
My husky is perfect. Never a dull moment with him
Ok but I have a cocker spaniel named butters. He is the best dog. Easy to train! He tries to be a guard dog and he is a good family dog! He can just be a little to mean playing at times but that’s just with me (19) Bc I mess with him. But my little sister (10) he would never or my mom. He also has the best switch from playing to sweet. He gets a little scared at random people and bark but he then warms up like he has lived with them for years. The only problem is other dogs. But I trained him the best I could he just gets to excited and stirs up some trouble with neighbors dogs. He also does not shed! Just have to watch his ears for sickness. Best dog 🥰💛
Also edit- he will sit and lay with you and watch tv with no kidding. He will watch tv and growl with you. He is a big baby who loves cuddling. I was studying when I was younger and he was next to me waiting for me to go to bed then snuggled up after. He loves our terrier to every extent. But can be leash stubborn Bc he gets a little to excited
I just picked up one in the street, best decision ever, mixed breeds are awesome :D
yeah i hate the theme of "breeds" for having a dog. Man, fuck pedigree, a dog is a dog. And this shitty video is everything I hate about humans obbsesed with dogs
Question ☝️ : if u Mate Bulldog with a shih tzu. Does it become Bullshiht ?
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Doberman and German shepherds are my favorite breeds. Right now I have two chihuahua mixes. Both rescues. Both sweet loving cuties. They also don’t need tons of exercise either. I love my pups.
I live in an apartment with a beagle and a labrador and my lab barks at anything and everything while my beagle only gets in one or two long bays when someone comes in the door haha my beagle generally stays unbothered
My chihuahua is the best guard dog in the world!
... In his mind!
I love him!
Don’t be the type of owner to say they’re friendly. Because I’ve heard this a lot with chihuahua’s owners . I’m always getting chased by chihuahuas while I see their lazy owners doing something else.
@@cheesecakebuns9383 oh don't worry, I treat him as what he is, a chihuahua that is my always "on duty". I'm not delusional, he's aggressive and territorial, I know how to prevent him from causing any problems when other people are around. As I said, I love him, he's friendly and cuddly with me, but I know that when we are not alone, his "chihuahua-ness" takes over, and I act accordingly.
I’ve lived with Rottweilers my whole life and they are honestly awesome family dogs. As long as you train them well as they can occasionally be a bit boisterous and don’t know their own strength, they are such loving and beautiful dogs. Luckily as long as your Rottie isn’t stubborn they are also really easy to train!
I love my rottie too but he is a bit too jealous
@@Doggieisheree haha, my female one is always jealous when my male gets some attention.
I want a Doberman cause it looks drippy when wearing a chain
Matthew 19:26- With God all things are possible.
I have a pure bred yellow lab. He is so energetic, needs so much exercising, he jumps on kids . Training him to stop. I have seen husky in my neighbourhood- such a calm guys . My guy guards the house , barks at unknown people entering the house
If you want a non-shedding dog, get a stuffed animal. That’s like saying you want children, but not any that cry/whine/get sick,etc.
my first dog is a Pekingese... I needed to train him a lot. It wasn´t easy, but it was worth it!
Dobermans are my favorite dog, but my mom is allergic to dogs who shed. I would think dobermans would be a mix of a family dog and a guard dog. My dog is a cocker spaniel poodle mix and she’s a guard and a family dog. She doesn’t bite though, she just barks at strangers.
Ah yes, the gacha kid lives with there mom.
@@TheConns323 Okay? What does that have to do with dogs.
i have a golden retriever and i go to work a lot so i do not have a lot of time with him but he is the most friendly dog i have ever had.
I don't recommend beagle when choose first family dog because they are stuborn nature and hard to train and they are hounds.
I am dachshund and one fact about me:
I. Hate. Cold.
I am husky and one thing about me:
I shed
Oof
Never get a Min Pin as a first dog....very hard to train. My experience anyways. I also have a Chow and a pug/chihuahua Chug....
I had no idea how amazing Springerdoodles (sp?) were until my father and stepmom got one. She has the personality of a husky and the intelligence of a border collie.
I love them ALL !!!!!
My husky/blue healer was a PERFECT guard dog and a Service Animal as well. I had him until he was fourteen. He traveled coast to coast with me and kept me safe the entire trip! No one could ask for a better protector and friend!
Huskies have double coated fur for a reason. The first reason is to keep them warm in the winter (pretty expected) but the second is to keep them good temperature in the warm. You shouldn’t ever cut their fur (or do a bit) they shed for a reason. Removing this fur will make them very hot in warm weather which can cause a heat stroke.
this can be applied to cats and other dogs as well, I always get upset when I see people shave cats down to follow trends as well as dogs like huskies, corgis who have double coats as not only do they lose that insulation they naturally get for cold and hot weather but their fur can grow back patchy
exactly! shaved double-coated dogs also get sunburnt easily
they are fine in warm temperatures but even a double coat wont help in too hot of a weather. its just torture for the poor dogs.
For those who see this and think it’s 100% accurate it’s definitely not.
Please do your own research before buying any breed and if you buy from a breeder then make sure you ask the right questions, ensuring you get a good dog.
I also had a Rottweiler as my first pet but she was very friendly.
they are big cuddle bears
@@vinnieg6161 Ya she was.
My first dog was a St Bernard pup! It is still
Easy to take care of
A chihuahua was my first dog, and I am so proud I chose that breed.
Chihuahua's get such a bad name, honestly they are so sweet and gentle. People just don't respect them and cause them to have behavioural problems. I don't have one but respect them so much
Chihuahuas really are amazing dogs
I love all dogs .💚
I used to have a husky and you are right my dog breaking everything in the house so I
I love hounds! They are the best dogs! Friendly, fun, funny, great with kids and trainable, with moderate energy levels and easy to groom.
every breed is perfect! It's the owners that need training
not pittbulls.
@@tampham9611 I have 3 pittbulls and they love everyone, so you must be high!
@@geminirat60 Well if your pitbulls love everyone then all pitbulls love every one and none of them are mean according to you. SMH LOL. You must be high!!!
@@softroseforyou7457 never had one I couldn't handle, I'll have what your smoking!
So much good information ❤
I agree with you 100% 😃
I think Doberman fits me a lot 🙂
Poodle is go-to perfect breed. No shed/smell, easy to train bc they're crazy smart, gentle and social, and come in three sizes. But in the end every dog is perfect if you love each other. Adopt! :)
I disagree on the rottweiler, from my experience its a gentle dog that always wants to play and loves visits, albeit territorial and protective when it comes to security like someone jumping the fence. Also great with other dogs, specially younger ones since their tough hide makes them be able to take the eventual scratches or small playful bites the young dog will try to when playing.
I agree I have a pup four months old Rottweiler he pretty good that he in training to be service dog
I like German shepherds because they are protective, loving, and just great dogs around kids
Some chihuahuas are friendly :) you just have to own the right one. On the other hand I had a bichon frise that barked a lot at strangers
Most chihuahuas are treated like babies, carried everywhere, not socialized enough, because owners are scared of putting their small chihuahua with a bigger dog. And that makes them mean, awful dogs to everyone around except the owner. Its not about having the right one, its about raising and socializing the dog
That’s the opposite for me, my bulldog loves snowboarding with me and goes on runs often, he is often protective of my house and loves to cuddle, they shed slot but they are a pretty good breed.
I know several "pitbulls" who would welcome an intruder with a toy and wagging tail and love other dogs.
I'm so glad that I have My French bulldog🥰 He doesn't have so many problems since his face isn't as flat as Normal frenchies.
Yes, the BEST Guard Dogs are the Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, and Rottweiler!💪🏋 I am, also, glad that the Doberman Pinscher, falls under the Non-Smelly category breed! Way to go, Dobe, GSD, and Rottie, for being in this video!!!🤗👍
Nah the best guard dog is a Mexican Chihuahua
@@wheeliegang3177, 😂😂😂!👍
hypoallergenic guards: Giant schnauzer
hypoallergenic family dogs: Poodle, Poodle/lab/golden mixes, Samoyed
hypoallergenic dogs that don't smell: Samoyed
hypoallergenic dogs for seniors: Yorkshire terrier
hypoallergenic dogs for multi-pet households: Samoyed, poodles socialized
hypoallergenic active dogs: poodle, Samoyed
hypoallergenic dogs for first time owners: poodle
hypoallergenic dogs for busy owners: Irish water spaniels
hypoallergenic lap dogs: Bichon Frise, Maltese
Where are the Staffy's? Such an awesome big arse softy. Great for families. They were originally used as Nanny Dogs. Also for apartments Italian Greyhounds are very good. Smaller then a full Greyhound as well.
No dogs have been bred to be 'nanny dogs' - staffies were originally bred to be companion AND fighting dogs. Let's not forget that they're usually very active but other than that, they can be a good family dog:)
I have a Staffy , amazing girl very smart extremely active and all round great companion ! And yes they sre one of the named “. Nanny dogs “ which simply refers to dog breeds that are good with children .
I love my aspin(pinoy dog)...she looks like a baby doberman..MY ROCKY..
none of the "greyhounds" shown were actually greyhounds tho. first was a saluki and then two borzoi.
My doberman pinscher loves company and is very friendly as it socialized.
My first dog was a German Shepard one time somebody tried to sneak into the house at 1am they ended up leaving cuz the dog scared him away lol
I think this is the best video for having a pet dog.
a good video to start with... but the most important thing is to get a competent dog trainer to teach you what to do! And nearly no owner does that at all!
We just adopted a Golden Retriever that was used to backyard breed. She and our 12 year old Bassett hound have become best friends and I don’t think we could’ve found a better duo.
My husky used to sunbathe. He hated being inside where it was cool, He always wanted to be outside.
As a first time dog owner myself i can tell you my pug doesn´t smell at all. We really thought this through, because i can´t stand it, the secret is in the food dogs get. Like seriously she just gets fresh and organic food and has a special diet that fits for her needs. She smells like choclate and peanuts, i am not kidding :D and people won´t belive it, until they meet her, but everyone says it after.
i dont think my dobie was a guard dog,shes more on a family dog,shes playful to the kids and even to the strangers 😁😁😁
Most videos only show the bad qualities of most Rottweilers and it’s really not fair, because,I had a Rottweiler and he was perfect he would protect us he was good with visitors he didn’t bark that much in fact one night I couldn’t sleep and randomly he walked in my room and sat right next to my bed and waited for me to pet him so pet him for a little bit and I fell asleep. Bless his heart he had cancer and he passed away 4 years ago at 9 years and I miss him soooo much.
Thank you for taking time to read this have a good day or night.🙂
Lets just throw the idea of getting a specific breed out the window. Go to your local shelter. See which one is right for you. You don't need to get a dog that day, you can spend time finding an already existing dog that needs a good home, especially for first time owners.
I got a Dalmatian for my first dog and he is super stubborn.. got him a Golden Retriever as a little brother now and they are best friends 🐶