What dog is better for a first time owner?

I am thinking of Getting a dog and which one would be better with children and for a first time dog owner. A chesepeake Bay Retriever or a Dalmation.

Neither. Have you checked out a Flat-Coated Retriever maybe? It would be better than those other two for a first time owner

This is just my opinion, and you really need to decide for yourself but I'd say Chesepeake Bay Retriever.

Those are both high energy dogs. Are you an active family? Will you get out every day and take the dog with you on walks? Go hiking? The Chessie is hardier as far as cold weather, but you can get a jacket for the Dal.

a rottweiler or pittbull

Basenji The Basenji is very friendly toward family members and most children, if socialized early. Basset Hound Basset Hounds are sweet and gentle and love everybody, including children. Beagle Beagles are gentle, trustworthy and patient with children of all ages. Bearded Collie Although considered to be one of the most suitable dogs for families with children, Beardies do better in the company of well-mannered children of around eight years of age. Beauceron Gentle, loving and very protective of children, if raised with them. Puppies grow fast and are very energetic. Bergamasco The breed's gentle nature makes it popular as a household pet, especially with families who have children. Bergamaschi will seek attention of children and protect them. Bernese Mountain Dog Berners are very patient with children of all ages protective of them. Bichon Frise The Bichon Frise is gentle and affectionate with children and is an ideal dog for kids. Bichons love to play with children as long as the children remember they are playing with a living animal and are not too rough. Black Russian Terrier Friendly to children. Black-And-Tan Coonhound The Black and Tans are very dependable around children of all ages. Bloodhound Patient with children of all ages. However, because of their giant size, toddlers should not be left unsupervised to play with these dogs. Bolognese These white fluffballs have a great sense of humor and are wonderful companions for children. Some puppies can be very "mouthy", so start your obedience training early to discourage this habit. Border Collie The Border Collie gets along with children but will try to herd them. Not the best choice for families with young children. Border Terrier The Border Terrier, the most easygoing and affectionate of the terriers, is an ideal companion for children. Boston Terrier Lively, highly intelligent and very friendly, he is a great companion for children. Boxer The well-bred Boxer is gentle, fun loving and patient with children. May be wary of unfamiliar children. Boykin Spaniel Because of his cheerful and gentle nature, this breed has gained the reputation of a good family dog that is exceptionally good with children. Bracco Italiano The Bracco Italiano gets along with children and is very dependable around children of all ages. Bulldog Bulldogs are loving and patient with children, although they will not play with them for hours. Cairn Terrier Cairns are wondeful playmates for children. They have a remarkable ability to sense a child's mood and adjust their behavior accordingly. Cairns will tolerate even rough play. However, close supervision of children and dogs is advisable, as some Cairn puppies can be nippy. Cardigan Welsh Corgi The Cardigan Welsh Corgi loves to play with children and will also guard them from anything that he sees as a threat. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel The Cavalier is very happy, active and fearless. It is very loving to its family and a good companion for children. Chinese Crested The Chinese Crested Dogs are more comfortable with gentle children over 5 years old than with younger children. Clumber Spaniel The Clumber Spaniel is good with children of all ages. Collie The Collie is a loyal companion, very gentle and docile. He is an excellent dog for children. Coton De Tulear Cotons are cheerful, gentle and get along with everyone, including children. Dandie Dinmont Terrier The Dandie Dinmont terrier gets along with children if socialized with them at an early age. Dogue de Bordeaux The Dogue de Bordeaux is very affectionate with children. English Foxhound If raised from puppyhood in a family situation, they adapt easily and are very gentle with children. English Setter English Setters are one of the most suitable breeds to have around children. The mellow temperament and loving nature of English Setters mean they do very well with children. English Springer Spaniel English Springer Spaniels are good with children and love to play and romp with them. Finnish Spitz The Finnish Spitz has a special fondness for children. Flat-Coated Retriever Flat-coated Retrievers love children and can play with them for hours. German Longhaired Pointer Very patient and gentle with children, they make fine family dogs for the whole family. German Shorthaired Pointer The German Shorthaired Pointer has a mild disposition. He is affectionate and good with children. Glen of Imaal Terrier Most Glens are gentle, friendly and trustworthy with children. They love to play, but can be quite boisterous. An over-exuberant Glen can easily knock a small child over. Golden Retriever Golden Retrievers are ideal playmates for children - gentle, affectionate and eager to please. Gordon Setter The breed is generally quite trustworthy with children. Great Pyrenees The Great Pyrenees are very protective and wary of strangers. They are protective of children of their own family and generally are

Forget about getting a dog if you have children under seven. I had well trained dogs before I had children, consequently I did not have any problems.Little children torment dogs, they pull its ears and its tail and puppies jump up at kids and knock them over. Regardless of the age of a dog, a dog which is new to you is a hell of amount of work. Consider how you will take a dog out for walks at least twice a day.Can you clean up it's pee and poos and can you afford the huge expense of having a dog.

5 years ago we got a kerryy blue terrier puppy they dont shed so there is less mess , this is my first dog and i love her to bits also she's good with young kids ,i have and nephew who is 5 also and they have grown up together and are best friends, my dog has never bitten anyone but is playful and can be loud if she hears someone coming to the house but i'm not good at traing dogs even though it only took a couple of days to potty train her

I don't know much about chesepeake Bay Retriever but if you're a first time owner DO NOT get a dalmatian, they are not the easiest dogs to train and are quite hyper. I'd recomend a Labrador or golden retriever.Also, these breeds ARE NOT very good for a first time owner;Border collieGerman ShepherdRottweillerStaffymastiffThis is simply because these breeds are extremely intellegent, therefore a first time owner may not have the experience or knowlege to stimulate the mind correcly of give the correct type of training. Then the dog would end up frustrated and bored and would become badly behaved.

You can get any dog you want. Just find out how to train him an take care of him. Well Dalmation is very hard to train so i would go for Chesapeake Bay Retriever. their easy to train and not too big. And find out everything about the dogs.But the best dogs are those who aren't breeders! So think about it..Ask specialists..

Hi,Some dogs are simply easier than others: they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies. Check out this list of dog breeds for first time owners:http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/wum

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