I've posted before a few months back, but I cant find the thread to refer to so I guess I'll start a new one...
I'm still researching which breed of dog I would like to get this fall/winter when my foster pup gets placed. It would have to be 20 pounds or lighter since that might make it a lil easier to find an apartment when I move out.
I would like a breed that I could do a variety of tricks with, obedience (I show obedience for 4H so they dont need to be perfect..just a breed that isnt toooo stubborn), gets along well with children (I have neices and nephews, but they arnt rough. they pretty much ignore the dogs when they are over which is like 2 times a month...) and other animals, likes to play but not in your face with a ball 24/7, and just a dog that likes to cuddle with you on the couch. I would love to have a true hairless chinese crested but my parents dont like the way they look so it might take some convincing if it turns out thats the breed for me. Right now my dad wants me to get a chihuahua (I love chi's too, but just checking out other breeds before I decide to get one.) but my mom doesnt like them and wants me to get a dachshund, which I love too, or a boston terrier, but my sister has one and I wouldnt really want another one. I have asked my mom about taking me to a shelter to adopt a dog, but she is nervous the dog will have issues and stuff because her friend adopted a dog and she had it for 2 yrs and it bit her and made her bleed and had to put her down because of it. So I think right now shes pretty much against it right now.... :\
My parents, 2 brothers (11 and 16), my sister (19) and I (14) will be living at the house and atleast one person will be home all the time, and if not the pup will be crated.
We have a biggggg fenced in yard they could run around in and at the time I get the pup we will have two dogs at the house (My foster will have graduated service dog school, and my sister will most likely have moved out with her boston terrier) our 4 yr old female golden and a 6 yr old male pembroke corgi.
What breed of dog do you think would fit into our household? Please share everything you know about the breed and if you own one please post pics! :]
Thank you!