Adopting...
so as some of you know Jason bought a house which means… there could be a new addition to the family in my future.
Jason has given me some guidelines, parameters if you will, to follow... hopefully we'll work together and find the perfect one to fit our lifestyle and our new house...
1. The breed needs to be bigger then a bread box
2. Even tempered with children and friends
3. Smart and easily trained
4. Hypoallergenic (This is one I added in because Jason is allergic to animals and I would the animal to be a family member and not a burden on him)
(I think I might be missing one...)
So after some searching I think I’ve found some breed choices that might work…
Lagotto Romagnolo - (I like the look of this breed... though I'm not sure what Jason would think)
The Lagotto is made to work. They generally have sharp senses, though their eyesight is more sensitive to motion than detail. They are very loyal and loving making them the perfect family companion. They are extremely easy to train. They get along with other animals very easily if socialized from a young age. Lagottos need a lot of exercise and they should always be given a job to keep their intelligent brains occupied. Lagottos have a natural instinct for fetching and typically do not get distracted by game or other wildlife. Lagottos are excellent swimmers and will retrieve from lakes, streams and other bodies of water without hesitation. Lagottos get along well with children and make excellent domestic companions provided they have sufficient exercise.
Pharaoh Hound - (An amazingly regal looking breed...I've been looking for breeders around the area)
The Pharaoh Hound is an intelligent, trainable, playful and active breed. It is sociable with other dogs and with people, however it can be aloof/reserved with strangers. It is typically very open and affectionate with its family and those it knows. It is an independent-minded, occasionally stubborn breed, yet can be very trainable when appropriate positive training methods are used. It has a strong hunting instinct, and caution should be observed when it is around small pets such as cats, birds, and rodents. It is not a demonstrative breed but rather is quietly affectionate. It is a vocal breed without being yappy or barking just for the sake of barking. It makes a good watch dog; however, it is not well suited as guard dog as it is rarely aggressive with people. This is not a breed suited for kennel situations due to its intelligence and activity level. The breed tends to bond deeply with its people and thrives best when it feels included as a member of the family.
Greyhound - (I’ve always wanted to Adopt a retired racing Greyhound)
Although greyhounds are extremely fast and athletic, and despite their reputation as racing dogs, they are not high-energy dogs. They are sprinters, and although they love running, they do not require extensive exercise. Most are quiet, gentle animals. An adult greyhound will stay healthy and happy with a daily walk of as little as 20 to 30 minutes. Greyhounds have been referred to as "Forty-five mile per hour couch potatoes."
**I call all dogs puppies… in this case I’m talking about a house trained dog =D**
As I do more research I'll be posting more info and pictures...
Jason has given me some guidelines, parameters if you will, to follow... hopefully we'll work together and find the perfect one to fit our lifestyle and our new house...
1. The breed needs to be bigger then a bread box
2. Even tempered with children and friends
3. Smart and easily trained
4. Hypoallergenic (This is one I added in because Jason is allergic to animals and I would the animal to be a family member and not a burden on him)
(I think I might be missing one...)
So after some searching I think I’ve found some breed choices that might work…
Lagotto Romagnolo - (I like the look of this breed... though I'm not sure what Jason would think)
The Lagotto is made to work. They generally have sharp senses, though their eyesight is more sensitive to motion than detail. They are very loyal and loving making them the perfect family companion. They are extremely easy to train. They get along with other animals very easily if socialized from a young age. Lagottos need a lot of exercise and they should always be given a job to keep their intelligent brains occupied. Lagottos have a natural instinct for fetching and typically do not get distracted by game or other wildlife. Lagottos are excellent swimmers and will retrieve from lakes, streams and other bodies of water without hesitation. Lagottos get along well with children and make excellent domestic companions provided they have sufficient exercise.
Pharaoh Hound - (An amazingly regal looking breed...I've been looking for breeders around the area)
The Pharaoh Hound is an intelligent, trainable, playful and active breed. It is sociable with other dogs and with people, however it can be aloof/reserved with strangers. It is typically very open and affectionate with its family and those it knows. It is an independent-minded, occasionally stubborn breed, yet can be very trainable when appropriate positive training methods are used. It has a strong hunting instinct, and caution should be observed when it is around small pets such as cats, birds, and rodents. It is not a demonstrative breed but rather is quietly affectionate. It is a vocal breed without being yappy or barking just for the sake of barking. It makes a good watch dog; however, it is not well suited as guard dog as it is rarely aggressive with people. This is not a breed suited for kennel situations due to its intelligence and activity level. The breed tends to bond deeply with its people and thrives best when it feels included as a member of the family.
Greyhound - (I’ve always wanted to Adopt a retired racing Greyhound)
Although greyhounds are extremely fast and athletic, and despite their reputation as racing dogs, they are not high-energy dogs. They are sprinters, and although they love running, they do not require extensive exercise. Most are quiet, gentle animals. An adult greyhound will stay healthy and happy with a daily walk of as little as 20 to 30 minutes. Greyhounds have been referred to as "Forty-five mile per hour couch potatoes."
**I call all dogs puppies… in this case I’m talking about a house trained dog =D**
As I do more research I'll be posting more info and pictures...