Help me pick a doge

[Surtur]

Get whatever you like, just get it from a rescue or shelter!

This. One million times this. Pure breds have all sorts of health problems, largely in part to the sheer amount of inbreeding required to "lock in desired traits". Go to you local pound and find yourself a small to mid size mutt whose temperament matches your lifestyle. Lacy is a big lovable mutt who was abandonned as a pup and she is probably the best dog I have ever had, she is smart, affectionate, mild mannered and of a manageable size.

 

[Konstantinos]

Dachshunds are the masterrace of dogs, go for one of those for sure!

 

[Cute Anime Girl]

People picking Shibas don't see to realize how much of a pain in the ass they are to keep.

Dobermans dabes.

 

[Grand Number of Pounds]

I had a golden retriever as a kid and he was a pretty good dog, I couldn't really think of a better dog for kids to have. That said, I don't think a golden would do too well in an apartment.

I've heard pugs do well in apartments, and my brother knows people who really like that breed.

 

[The Fair Lady]

I had to vote for my favorite (dachshunds), but really, you should decide yourself. Do a bit of research on the breeds that interest you the most.

 

[The Hunter]

Actually, get a beagle so you can livestream you and the dog playing vidya and call it #BEAGLENATIONLIVE.

 

[applecat]

Mah nigga.It's also a better idea to get a pup if you want to train it.

Gonna have to object here. Someone who lives alone and works a lot adopting a puppy is one of the worst ideas ever.

 

[Seattle Trip to Neverfree]

Gonna have to object here. Someone who lives alone and works a lot adopting a puppy is one of the worst ideas ever.

There's nothing in OPs post to suggest he lives alone or works full time. Large 2BR suggests a partner or housemate.

 

[applecat]

There's nothing in OPs post to suggest he lives alone or works full time. Large 2BR suggests a partner or housemate.

I'm going to buy a dog next month and have narrowed it down to a few candidates. I live in a city in a huge 2BR apartment by myself with a small backyard that's all concrete. I would ideally like a German Shepherd because I had one growing up, but I need to be realistic about where I live. The dog would be an indoor dog because of air pollution/lack of a backyard and not require a lot of exercise because I work quite a bit.

 

[Seattle Trip to Neverfree]

Ha, I must be going blind. I read first post 4 times and I didn't see either of those.

Edit: I recommend a King Charles Spaniel or a Maltese cross. The former are lovely indoor animals and cute as hell. The latter are assholes but decent indoor dogs, and if anyone ever breaks into your apartment everyone will know it.

 

[The I Scream Man]

<------ this little fucker peed on my bed today when him and his sister and me were rough housing too much. He peed all over me, my blanket, the other dog, and himself. In the past, he's destroyed clothes (expensive dress shirts!), shoes, pooped in my truck, licked my eyes while I was sleeping (I didn't wake, but man my dreams got weird), and in general is a greedy high maintenance diva.

I would also die to defend him, as he would me. Never have I had a more loyal dog and truer friend.

e: the correct answer is American Eskimo if you can find one.

 

[LM 697]

<------ this little fucker peed on my bed today when him and his sister and me were rough housing too much. He peed all over me, my blanket, the other dog, and himself. In the past, he's destroyed clothes (expensive dress shirts!), shoes, pooped in my truck, licked my eyes while I was sleeping (I didn't wake, but man my dreams got weird), and in general is a greedy high maintenance diva.

I would also die to defend him, as he would me. Never have I had a more loyal dog and truer friend.

e: the correct answer is American Eskimo if you can find one.

Please post his pictures again.

 

[Night Terror]

I'm gonna ruin everyone's good time by reminding you that dogs like corgis and Japanese Memehounds are terrible first-time dogs, as in general (not true of all individuals of course) they're independent, difficult to train, easily bored, and are prone to biting and aggression. Of course, if you're experienced with dogs and can train them properly, they make for wonderful companions.
Your best bet for a first time dog (you mentioned having dogs as a kid, but I doubt you did any training or anything) is a mutt from a shelter. They're affectionate and easy to train, not to mention less likely to be saddled with horrible genetics.

 

[hm yeah]

no one brought up huskies?? they're really popular around these parts, and seem to be pretty much great for everything. especially making funny noises.

our current dog is a husky/beagle mix (idk which parent was what) and his husky traits seem to just consist of part of his body shape, his ridge and curly tail, defensive posture, and tendency to make loud, funny noises and try to speak. his biggest problem is he doesn't really understand that he can't play with tiny animals like they're 100lb dogs, he just understands we'll get mad if we catch him charging to being too rough around small creatures. even a past dog who we considered to be a total dumbshit understood size differences.

anyway, i can't really recommend any particular breed due to lack of much experiences, and even mutts are variable with their breed mixes and individuality. so i'll just second the adoption thing.

actually, what i suggest is to think of pets as being an eventuality - even if you don't intend to get pets, they come to you. there's always this one person who's moving and who doesn't want their pet put down after 3 days in a shelter, or there's animals that need a good home after being rescued from an abusive or neglectful one, something like that.

 

[Shiny Marshtomp]

I would go for a mutt and get a smaller kind of dog. Not necessarily like a Yorkie size- but some breeds who do not get a lot of exercise do get bored and tend to wreck things in the home, and as people said before, there is a lot of inbreeding within purebreds and can cause a lot of health issues with the "breed standard" - look up Pedigree Dogs Exposed (note it's a sad documentary.) Some adoption places may have people visit the home to check it out, we had one for Monty. If you can, try to get to know the dog first (we didn't for Monty but we did for the cats.) We used Petfinder to find our current dog.

 

[niggers]

i like brit bulldogs. they're ugly and spastic and the happiest motherfuckers. they also don't need much space, although they'll get fat as fuck cooped up to long.

but i'd never get a purebreed though. too much vet $$$

 

[Surtur]

i like brit bulldogs. they're ugly and spastic and the happiest motherfuckers. they also don't need much space, although they'll get fat as fuck cooped up to long.

but i'd never get a purebreed though. too much vet $$$

That and purebreds run for about 5k each.

 

[exball]

no one brought up huskies?? they're really popular around these parts, and seem to be pretty much great for everything. especially making funny noises.

our current dog is a husky/beagle mix (idk which parent was what) and his husky traits seem to just consist of part of his body shape, his ridge and curly tail, defensive posture, and tendency to make loud, funny noises and try to speak. his biggest problem is he doesn't really understand that he can't play with tiny animals like they're 100lb dogs, he just understands we'll get mad if we catch him charging to being too rough around small creatures. even a past dog who we considered to be a total dumbshit understood size differences.

anyway, i can't really recommend any particular breed due to lack of much experiences, and even mutts are variable with their breed mixes and individuality. so i'll just second the adoption thing.

actually, what i suggest is to think of pets as being an eventuality - even if you don't intend to get pets, they come to you. there's always this one person who's moving and who doesn't want their pet put down after 3 days in a shelter, or there's animals that need a good home after being rescued from an abusive or neglectful one, something like that.

Huskies are pretty horrible for a first dog. Mine are like bears that shed everywhere, need daily walks, and eat around half their body weight a day. Both of my huskies think they're lapdogs too but that might just be mine.

 

[The I Scream Man]

Please post his pictures again.

Your wish is my command, buddy ol' pal:

Truck dogge's wondering what I got for him from Sams Club. As usual it didn't start as anything but I have a real hard time resisting that face so it ended up being pizza crusts.

Dirty floor, clean dogge.

Thats my mom's car and in this picture he's appropriating everything. Always the center of attention.

I don't remember the context but man is this dog squished.

Laying right next to the stone fireplace is his favorite place, because Alaskan winters can be cold, regardless of double layered coats.

Bonus sister picture! She's a German Shepherd/Airedale mutt, smart dog but still mischievous due to influence from a fluffy white third party.

 

[Krookodile]

Seconding "get a cat."

I own a Shiba and she can be a drama queen at times. She keeps herself pretty clean but I still bathe her at least once a month to get rid of the doggy smell she gets and her breed hates baths. She'll scream bloody murder and flail as if she were a goddamn cat. The first time my dad heard it, he said it sounded like she was being skinned alive and tortured. I've started bathing her outside since it's easier but damn. Her breed doesn't like their paws touched, so clipping her claws is a pain. Don't forget to watch out for the quick, those bleed like hell. She also doesn't like to back down (I guess shibas are a "dominant" breed or some shit.) so she can be aggressive towards dogs that are aggressive towards her. Shibas are a breed that think they're a giant scary wolf-monster in a tiny body and she loves playing with bigger dogs DOGS THAT ARE JUST HER SIZE. My dad and I are her favorite people (She's my dog, not the family dog, but dad spoils her.) and she's weirdly in-tune with our emotions. If I'm in a pissy mood (typically at my brothers), she'll get angry at them. If my dad's upset and leaves, she'll get anxious and cry a lot. She also has a high prey drive (Typical for Shibes) so she'll go after leaves blowing in the wind, or rocks that I accidentally kick during walks, so don't expect to trust them off a leash. Shibas can be dog-aggressive unless you work hard at training them and expose them to plenty of dogs. Et cetera, et cetera.

She's plenty lovable though and isn't 100% unbearable (I'm just listing her cons for you, OP.), just research and figure out what you're getting into. If you can't handle a dog's bad qualities (sheds a lot, barks a lot, susceptible to certain health problems, etc.), it's not the dog for you. Don't get a dog just because it looks pretty!

Don't get a puppy, they'll want to run and play and go crazy to work off all of that puppy energy. If you go to a shelter and tell them what you're looking for, they might be able to help you out.

I don't know much about the other breeds but I think corgis and doxies can hurt their backs pretty easily, so if you get one of those, get a bunch of make-shift "stairs" for them, unless you're willing to spend a bunch of money on puppy stairs/ramps. When my shibe was a puppy, I'd put a box/my luggage next to my bed so she could get up and down.

no one brought up huskies?? they're really popular around these parts, and seem to be pretty much great for everything. especially making funny noises. [cut]

Huskies are too crazy and energetic for OP. Being stuck in a yard would bore a husky to death and they would get destructive and/or try to escape. Plus they're looking for smaller dogs.