27-Nov-2005, 12:45 PM
|
 |
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Malaysia
Posts: 5
|
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dantansy
Thanks for your reply, chinsandhollandlops.
I am living in a private apartment and I am quite interested in Shelties, German Spitz, Border Collies, Beagles..Do you have any information on these breeds or any good suggestions? I will like me pet dog to be able to walk long distance so maybe small dogs like chihuahua are not suitable for me.
Yes, this will be my first dog. My family has not allergy to fur, but I would prefer short-haired doggies or dogs which don't shed much.
|
Chris is spot on abt the genetic diseases.Purebred dogs hv the tendency to develop some sort of genetic problems. This is not to say all do or *most* do but they have a higher chance of developing them compared to mix breeds.
Out of the breeds u suggested I think the beagle would be best.Small & short coated..I'm not sure abt their noise but if u can tire them out,I don't think they'll be too noisy.IMHO,beagles tend to be "stubborn" because they are more independant.I would not say they are more difficult to train but they require a slightly different approach to training.
Border collies have very high energy levels (I'm not sure abt your lifestyle). Where as shelties & german spitz's have a mane  I don't think a pitubull would be your cup of tea would it? They are small-medium sized,short coated & quiet with a reasonable-high (depending on the individual dog) energy level 
|