I'm thinking about getting a dog what breed would be best out of the pictures below?

I will list the breed beside the link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Affenpinscher_600.jpg Affenpinscherhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Afghan_Hound_600.jpg Afghan Houndhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Aidi.jpg…

    I'm thinking about getting a dog what breed would be best out of the pictures below?

    I will list the breed beside the link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Affenpinscher_600.jpg Affenpinscherhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Afghan_Hound_600.jpg Afghan Houndhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Aidi.jpg…...
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    • well, i don't have much expertise with the aidi, hokkaido, or alpine dachsbracke, but i can help you out with the others. unless you are an experienced dog owner and are confident about your training abilities even with large, independent dogs with strong personalities, i would STRONGLY urge you to go with the cocker spaniel. the other dogs you have listed are large breeds with high energy levels and a tendency to become frustrated and aggressive if not trained and excercised enough. and when i say enough, i mean it can be several hours a day. those are all hunting or working dogs. the afghan is a sighthound with a cat-like personlity, meaning it will be difficult to train obedience. you must always keep it on a leash because they will bolt when they see something they want to chase. afghans, along with the akito, husky, and malamute, also have strong prey drives and often cannot be trusted around cats and small dogs even with training. they are also all independent.the german shepherd does well with obedience but needs to be an indoor dog, with its family all the time. it also needs a lot of excercise and socialization. but with all those things, it can become a great dog, but does require a lot of work. you may end up with a puppy with a dominant personality however, and you will be struggling with an out of control 95 pound dog.the american cocker spaniel is not only smaller with a MUCH easier coat than the afghan's long hair or the thick double coats of every other dog you've listed, but is extremely sweet, eager to please, and a generally happy dog. i'd go with a cocker spaniel.

    • Don't get a dog based on a picture, it doesn't work that way. You need to choose a dog to fit your lifestyle. Cocker Spaniels are good with kids but also very hyper, Any huskey breeds tend to want to roam, they will find any escape they can in the yard in which to do it, (been there) not recommended. Labs are great, they do adapt quickly and are great with children, they also are great when crate trained, a good family dog. Don't get one just for looks, do your homework, it's not fair to the dog.