I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

I live in Richmond, VA and I am trying to choose between a couple of wonderful breeds to be my second dog that I would like to purchase in November. I already own a active 2 year old mixed breed dog and I want not only a sister for him but also a marvelous dog to perform obedience, agility, or other dog sports with me. I also go on daily walks, occassional hikes and swims, and to many events with my dogs that mean they must be friendly with people. My favorite breeds of all time are Australian Shepherds and Border Collies and I know all the flaws behind them .. I just don't know if I can actually devote all that they need. I'm also very partial to golden retrievers, shetland sheep dogs, and american eskimo dogs. I live in a town home with a small yard to go potty in. Please help give me opinions and make the right choice! :)

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

I usually advise people against getting Border Collies, Belgian Sheep Dogs etc. but you seem to be clear about what they require and how to handle them - and it a really good sign that you are considering if you can give the dogs all they need.

I think it boils down to how much time you can spend activating your dogs every day. Two hours should do the trick provided you give them plenty of brain work. I have a high-active breed as well (Belgian Shepherd) whose activity level is just a notch below the Border Collies, this is not a dog that you can tire out physically, but a combination of physical and mental exercise and you won't have a dog that's climbing the walls. It is important that you also consciously teach you dog to relax, start with this already when it's a puppy. Another thing to remember is that with intelligent breeds you need to be a step ahead all the time and be in posession of a good sense of humour.

If you feel up to it, I would recommend the Australian Shepherd as it tends to have a lower activity level than the Border Collie. Shetland Sheepdogs will also require their fair share of activity, I'm not familiar with American Eskimo dogs, but otherwise a Golden Retriever is a good allround kind of dog - all depending how far you want to take a dog sport such as agility.

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

HEY Don't forget the Boston Terrier. They can be really active but also love to sit by your side. My male (10lbs) just got his 1st Q in reg agility..and only his 2nd trial. I have a very small yard and we play games inside - the ball is his favorite Report It

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

I have three poodles and they're extremely smart, agile, and beautiful. They don't need much exercise, but they still love it, and they're VERY loyal.

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

Get a springer spaniel. They are real smart and friendly and love to run around and stuff. %26amp;%26amp;Plus they are adorable!

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I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

i live in richmond too! :D but yeah um a golden retriever would be a really nice because they are active when the time is right but then peaceful and loving when its supposed to be we have a golden retriever female that is about 8 months old and she is great and she is the sweetest dog ever and she gets along great with our chiuaua and schnoodle and australian shepards and border collies are really great dogs but they do need a lot of room to run and they are herding dogs not city dogs but its entirely your decison and ive also heard about australian shepards being aggresive toward other animals but my grandfather has one and its a great dog but he also lives in new kent and has a huge back yard

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

Both the Aussies and Border Collies can be great for agility and obedience work- but you are right, they require a serious commitment on your part, if in doubt, I would go with something else. Did you know that you can get a limited registration for mixed breed dog to compete in agility and obedience?

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

my first thought when you said agility was a border collie, and you know their perks and flaws... ACD might be a good one, but have been told females can be a little aggressive with the other dogs of the same sex as they mature, so a male would be best?? That was one persons "opinion" that I do talk to, she has them, she herds, etc, shows....

I would not get a mixed breed, you never know what you are getting and if you have "plans" for the dog, you should get a dog that you know has the pedigree to back it up. Look for a breeder that has titled obedience, agility dogs, and hopefully conformation, then you will hopefully purchase a pup with the blooodlines to back it up...heck you might befriend the breeder and compete together on a team, wouldn't that be so much fun???

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

Go with a golden retriever they are loyal and inteligent and it sounds like a Golden or even a Lab would be a good match for you. Have fun with your dogs.

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

japanese ikita or border collie!very active!

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

Am Staffs would be a great choice.. very people friendly, owner--oriented, athletic, and easy to train. It does sound, though, like you prefer longhaired dogs.. but good luck in whatever choice you make. Also, you sound like you want a pure bred, and for agility and other tough sports, make sure that you buy from a breeder that has OFA'd the hips and elbows, and that you get the OK from your vet before starting any strenuous activities with your new pup. Have fun!

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

Personally, I can't deal with the yappyness of the Shelties or the American Eskimos.

I like Goldens... but they make me itch.. and depending on the breeder they can be as active as an Aussie or Border Collie. I had a Golden as a teenager, fantastic dog... smart and willing.

I've been a dog trainer for quite some time, and have seen a lot of breeds. I've lived with large dogs (Samoyeds and Bernese) in houses with small yards and in apartments... it really depends on the level of commitment you have to making sure the dog gets sufficient exercise and attention.

Personally, I'd consider a Samoyed... from a breeder who has working lines as well as show lines. The males tend to be a bit less active although a bit slower to train than the females. They are great at working when its time to work and sitting still when its not. Most well-bred ones have fantastic temperaments much like an Aussie's but have a bit less drive. They're an all-purpose utility dog in the arctic, capable of hauling a sledge, herding reindeer and hunting if necessary. In my eyes, they are prettier than an Eskie, with a more arctic shape and slant to the eye as well as a continual smile. They make fantastic agility dogs. They can be challenging if you're not someone who is used to being a leader. Most are food oriented (this is something *I* endeavor to keep intact in a pup as it is a great motivational training tool).... and will work on a pay system. They do require training FROM DAY ONE... especially in regards to the word "come". My dogs have never been runners (I also train dogs), but as a breed I usually tell people "they bark, dig, shed, and run away, why on earth do you want this dog?". They are not a breed for everyone... people either adore them or dislike them. (I wouldn't have even brought them up except your comment about liking Am. Eskimos). Feel free to email me for more information... no, *I* have no agenda and no pups.

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

Well, I have an English Springer Spaniel, her name is Zoey. She is a real devoted dog who loves to get out and do all the things that you mentioned. My aunt and uncle have one too. So do other people I know they are all fun and active, I recommend this breed, the only thing is that they love to run around in a big yard, but they generally don't need muck space to go to the bathroom. And as for the yard and running, a park would be a wonderful place to take them (English Springer), theyy love playing with other dogs and get alog GREAT! they also so enjoy chasing insects, sometimes their ears can be a bit hard to maintain, but bruhs them about 1 to 2 xs a week (ears) and (coats, 1 to 2 xs in 2 weeks ) and UR GOOD! hope that helps!

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

Hi, I have a programme on my computer all about dogs and it has a feature where you can put in the requirements you want in a dog and it comes up with the ones most suited to your description. So ive typed in your requirements and the best matches were:

Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Normal living space requirements, sociable, obidient and energetic

Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Same as above

Keeshond: Normal living space requirements, energetic, socialable and obidient

Shiba Inu: Small living space requirements, obedient, socialable and average energetic

Poodle: Small living space requirements, socialable, obidient and average energetic

Entlebucher Sennehund: Normal living space requirements, socialable, obedient and average energetic

German Pinscher: Normal living space requirements, obedient, socialable and average energetic

Some of them are a bit rare but at least there's a few breeds to have a look at! Hope this helps!

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I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

I'm suggesting you this breed of dogs:-

Dachshund

Brussels Griffon

French Bulldog

Manchester Terrier

toy breeds (such as a Chihuahua or Pekingese)

I live in a city and I'm trying to choose the right breed. Help!?

i have a border collie, do NOT get a border collie if you aren't sure u can devote the time. i can confidently say that i can NOT devote the time to her she needs(we inherited her). she is awesome, smart, beautiful(everything you already know about the breed) but i just wish i had more time to walk her and run her because it makes her sooo happy. so, thats just my opinion but i feel bad when i can't give her what she deserves.