Can you please help me choose a puppy and tell me why that one?????my daughter is 19 months old, a lil nervous

Question

ok here is the thing...i owned a dog for 6 yrs, i had a baby and i couldnt trust my dogs half cresent glares...my nephew (2) was bit in the face by a dog, 22 stiches in his face, he lived with that dog from a pup german/rotti, i am single on my own with a baby in a house and want protection as well as a pet, someone i can turn my back to with my daughter there in the backyard knowing a stranger just cant swoop her out from behind me. one that will not bite her for walking by its bed..but lick her. i only want 1 dog but the dogs that fit my budget.. boxer/lab..2 fems..6 weeks, 1 male shepard/lab....very tiny 6 weeks old..shep/golden retriever..2 males 6 weeks..1rotti/lab..fem..8 weeks..1 chow/shep..12 weeks..fem (named) i do live in a house and have a fenced in backyard...i have room for any of the above but i just dont know what to get because the last one i has was shep/wolf/irish wolf hound and he attacked dogs and didnt like strangers, i want my dog to only be weary but friendly.

Answer 1

Training is key issue with all dogs. If you play tug-of-war or any sort of aggressive games with them then they can become agressive in temperment. Also looking at breeds you have to decide what type of dog you want. Rotti's are bred for protection so expect them to be territorial. The same goes for german shepherds. Boxers are bred for fighting so they can be aggressive too.Personally from the choices you have there i would go for the shephard/golden retriever cross. Make sure that the puppy is not the runt of the litter with something to prove. Make sure that the puppy doesn't startle easily and that when it is being fed it doesn't growl or act defensive towards its food as if your child interferes with it eating you don't want it to snap at your child.

Answer 2

I CANT BELIEVE SOME OF THESE ANSWERS THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING, when it comes to you already have your hands full, of course you have your hands full with a 19 month old. BUT you know rather or not you are ready for a family pet, especially if you want one for protection there is absolutely nothing wrong with adding a puppy or pet to your family to be honest I would suggest a BOXER especially with a child even a small child, if you get a puppy BOXER they are WONDERFUL PROTECTORS and they are the BEST family dogs around do your research on the BOXER I think you will be impressed they may be somewhat intimidating but thats how they look, their nature is FAMILY LOYALITY you will not be disappointed, My mother has one his looks are tough he is a very loyal dog his name is Harley (agreat name for a BOXER) lol well good luck do not let anyone discourage you from getting a pet if you want one, If you do choose a shelter be careful I would not adopt one unless you introduse your child to it first, also be sure that you mfind it homeay return the dog if it does not work out I am not by any means downing a shelter or humane society its just that the shelter staff has no guarantee on how a animal has acted with a child in the past I work in a shelter we do our best to kid test the animals brought in and if they are aggressive they go down right away we have people all the time trying to pawn their dogs off on us one just called last week wanting to bring a Rott in because it bit his 2 year old, no way we will rehome a biting dog!!!!!!!

Answer 3

None of them. You have your hands full already with a baby and being on your own. You also have some reservations about getting a dog that should throw up a big red flag. Your daughter is small, and I doubt you will be just leaving her alone in the yard for at least another 3 years- why not wait until then when you are not so busy with all the baby things.

By weary- do you mean territorial or do you mean sus picious of people? Either way that sets up for biting- fear biting or agression biting.

I am not trying to be mean, but I have been on my own with a baby before and I sure as heck did not have time for a puppy. Just speaking from experience.

Answer 4

To tell you the truth, dogs really dont like small children and thats a big part why there are so many animals attacks. An alarm system would do the same thing as a dog. Wait until she is old enough to understand how to be cautious around animals. You are also looking at a lot of dogs that have agressive tendencies like the chow.

Answer 5

I have a male 100 lb 10 month old German Shepard. They are really great protectors, but the males can get a little moody when they don't get there way. He never lets anything happen to my nephew and neice. My nephew and neice have a female shepard doesn't let any strangers get near them. If I were choosing a dog for my kids it would be a female german shepard. Just be forewarned that as puppies they tend to play rough but calm down when they reach about 9 months.

Answer 6

Sorry I can't recomend you get any dog at this time. Your already too busy. With a baby that young a puppy is not a good idea. As a breeder I always was very causious of young couples with Babies and very small children. Pups grow so much more quickly than any child and soon they had a romping 50 pound puppy on their hands and felt overwhelmed. I strongly suggest you wait until you baby is older and then you can both pick out just the right dogs for the both of you.

Answer 7

Wait a few years. Probably best for the family and the dog/pup.

Your 19 month old already requires so much of your time, and will be hard to teach how to respect a puppy. New puppies require alot of work and are very playful and nippy. Wait till the baby is 3-4 when you can start to teach how they can help with a dog/puppy.

Answer 8

I would have 2 suggestions. The first would be an older dog from a shelter or rescue. These dogs are typically temperment tested which would help put your mind at ease. The second would be a mastiff, but only if you have the space and money. This is a very large dog. But notoriously, it is a very protective, loyal breed that is excellent with children. I have one, and trust me, they just don't care what you do to them. But don't just take my word for it. From the eukanuba web site:



http://us.eukanuba.com/eukanuba/en_US/jsp/Euk_Page.jsp?pageID=DBSLP&breedName=106&_requestid=235194



Behavior:

Children: Excellent with children.

Friendliness: Fairly friendly with strangers.

Trainability: Somewhat difficult to train.

Independence: Moderately dependent on people.

Dominance: Low.

Other Pets: Good with other pets only when raised with them from puppyhood.

Combativeness: Not generally dog aggressive.

Noise: Not a barker.

Answer 9

A puppy is fine as long as you have the time and energy to correct the puppy and to let it know your child is not a play toy. But it sounds like your hands are full! I would not recommend a large breed dog or puppy it may be better to wait until your child is a little older. Second NEVER NEVER leave your child alone with any dog no matter what!!!!! Your child should go wherever you go. I own a Rotti and an Akita mix and never leave kids alone with them. Not because they bite but becuase they see me as there leader. They know when Im there what is and isnt allowed. Puppies ae high energy and have to be taught what their boundries are and what is allowed.

Answer 10

A puppy is a bad idea at that young of an age, mainly because they like to lick faces, nibble, play, and nip at children. We had problems with our Chocolate Lab when he was a puppy, he would think the way he could play with us, was okay to play with my little brother. I would wait till about 2 years old, then the puppy can grow up with the child a little bit more. Also don't get a Chihuahua because they are small, they are mean and territorial.



The only dog I will absolutely recomend 100% if you REALLY want a dog, would be a herding/protective dog such as Saint Bernard, but even they can be rowdy as pups...



(Don't get a cat either, our cat used to take down my brother by his diaper.)

Answer 11

I suggest either the shepard/lab, or shepard/golden retreiver. Boxers are very hyper dogs, and with such a young daughter I think the dog may inadvertantly knock her down. Rottweilers and Chows have a reputation as fighting dogs and aggressive dogs. If trained properly they are very good pets, but just to be on the safe side I suggest not getting one with a little girl around. Shepards, Golden Retreivers, and Labs are very good family dogs.

Answer 12

if you want protection and lovable, get a collie or a collie mix. Very loving, very protective.



Don't get a dog from the store though, get one from the shelter. cheaper and those dogs need homes anyway.



Good for you for getting a dog though. a lot of parents these days don't because of 'clean' issues, but the dander helps build resistance to allergies and such.



A collie is the biggest you'll want though. A beagle or a pit bull mix would be a smaller option that's still good, though they're quite active.

Answer 13

If I were you, I would take her to the pound or a local shelter. As you walk past the kennels, notice which dogs seem more excited to see your child than you, it means they will be a companion and a guardian. One of my dogs, from the time she was 8 weeks old, sought out children to play with, literally pulling me across the room and wagging her tail SO hard she'd almost fall over. She's a german-shepherd-bloodhound mix, and we watch a 2 year old four days a week now. She loves that kid more than life itself.



So basically I think you should take your daughter with you to pick one out. Remember though, remind your daughter if you ever see her getting frustrated, that slapping and kicking a dog is NOT okay, just as a dog biting her would be unacceptable.

Answer 14

hi this is behopeful.....alot of you are saying wait till shes older....i don't live in that great of a neighbourhood and i have 2 cats and i have taught her to be nice to animals....she even feeds them....and i am single, and alone i have never been alone before, my ex and i broke up in september and i have lived alone with my daughter since.....a guy had tried climbing through my window once, did i call the police???of course, but had there been a bark...would he of put the ladder to my bedroom window ? prolly not, not a nice feeling some guy peering in your window looking at you and your daughter with a flash light sleeping....though i heard him trying the back door first heard a ladder moving and crawled to the phone and called 911....break ins kidnapping and rapes and murders can happen in beverly hills or even on hollywood blvd, i have had bad things happen in this city as it is a border city....i dont think a shitsu is going to scare any of that away , most ppl run from a bark.....i know because of my old dog....now i cant afford 3000 up front for a security system i can afford 500 for a dog with shots and afford to keep that up paying 100-300 every 4 weeks for the shots 500 for the spaying and flea and heart worm protection as its is all over time....i am aware i should never leave a dog alone with my child and chances of that are very slim but i want to feel safe.....relocating? well ya im in one of the safest parts of the city that i cant afford and in a decent non ghetto place.....not being bitchy....just stating the facts....i need a protector ( ALL THESE PUPPYS ARE RESCUES!!!!!!!!!) i was smart that way because i love animals

Answer 15

I think a great dog for you would be a rescued greyhound. They are very affectionate and friendly and they seem to know you rescued them.



They are a big enough dog that they would probably scare off an intruder, but not a dog that couldn't be trusted with children.



They are affordable and you can meet many before you decide on one.



You could save a life and be a hero!



http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/

Answer 16

I'd go with the Shep/Lab. He'll be very affectionate, become a family member, and protective of his pack members, including the baby.

Answer 17

Well any dog can be trained not to bite, but for you I would reccommend the Shepherd/lab, the Rotti/Lab or the Shepherd/Golden Retriever.



Those are all very loyal breeds and are highly trainable. But since you want it for a guard dog you have to go partly by appearence, for example, if you own a pitbull and it comes running at somebody who's trying to break in, damn straight they'll be scared, but not with a chihuahua.



The Rotti cross probably looks the most vicious, but so would any of the shepherds. Any one that has lab in it I would suggest you to get, but getting him neutered gives him a less chance of biting your daughter.



The final decision is up to you, good luck! ;)

Answer 18

I would go with a lab they are very very friendl towards small children i had got one 6 weeks after my baby was born and they did great together but i would defintly adopt from local shelter to save a life of course

Answer 19

I personally think the best dog for your little girl and the rest of your family is a Labrador. I own a Labrador and he is the most loyal, trustworthy and protective dog I have ever owned. A Labrador will make sure your little girl will never be hurt.

Answer 20

you should get a dog that you have backgrond information on if you go to a ahelter they will tell you the conditions anwill know if the dog works well with kids and other animals but you would probobly want an older dog that has grown out of being so high matenance and calmer boxer lab mixes are nice

Answer 21

If you must have a dog with our child at his/her current age i would have to say a Labrador retriever they are great fun require some exercise dont feed it table scraps, they will eat just to eat, any way they are not violent at all unless they are raised like that, they are the perfect family pet.

Answer 22

Idk if this could help yet my center daughter has sensory integration at that age she did the comparable even biting herself. she could get pissed off cuz a toy vehicle would not flow precise or a block would not in nice condition and actually she could pass into sensory overloading. soothing could in simple terms make it worse because it heightened her senses. i became into advised by utilising her pedi. to discover a secure place (no sharp corners carpeted section and the place no longer something could desire to injury her) and permit her cool down. positioned her down and walk away. Im no longer against spanking yet with a toddler who gets pissed off hassle-free or has a undertaking with touch in the time of meltdown this is not any longer the main stunning ingredient to do. and sure this is a meltdown no longer a tantrum even though it does no longer advise ur toddler is mentally sick. do how ever metion it to ur pedi they can provide u some suggestions

Answer 23

Those are all big dogs. How about like a Lhasa Apso Mix, a Peke/Mix, something small, cute, hairy, and will lick, lick, lick your face. I always had dogs....Sheltie, a small Spaniel, a Peke Mix, and now a Lhasa Mix. This dog is sooooo lovable, cute and just so wonderful. The only danger is maybe too many lickies!

Answer 24

with me working for a animal adoption agency, we never adopt out a dog or cat to someone who is expecting a baby or has one under the age of 2. the dogs somethimes are to playful and could harm the baby, and also sometimes the babys are scared of the animals. so i would wait a couple of years on that one, if u have more questions please feel free to e-mail me at [e-mail]

Answer 25

i would go with the shepp and golden retriever mix. the shepp would keep and eye on your baby and the golden retriever is an awesome family dog. I think that would be my first pick.

Answer 26

Please do not get a puppy or a dog until yr child is at least 7 years old.I breed dogs and would never sell a pup to anyone who has a baby or young children under 7.Plenty of time for that later.

Answer 27

Get a shelter mutt.

They are temperment tested, inexpensive and come with lots of "extras".

You are saving a life too.

Answer 28

i suggest a sheltie, but they're not very good at gaurding, some are though. a golden retriever shows loyalty and respect for (as long as you show it some)

Answer 29

i would get a golden retriever they r really good with kids and really cute and they will protect the house

Answer 30

never give the kid a chow rotti



i would suggest a smalle breed-

1. they are SO cute

2. they are more gentle

3. they may not look like a good defense mechanism but they are i would know



4. viszlas are good dogs but they are expensive but meet all your expectations

here is a website so you may veiw the viszla and all of it's characteristics



http://www.akc.org/breeds/vizsla/index.cfm

Answer 31

golden retirvers are excellant dogs

Answer 32

Get a wiener dog that is aleredy about a year old. Wienie dogs are perfect! They lick you, love you , aren't too rough, and they can bark away things they think is dangerous to his loved ones.

Answer 33

why don't you wait until your child is old enough to help you care for the puppy.