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

      I'm thinking about getting a dog what breed would be best out of the pictures below? Dog Breed Discussions
      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 Aidihttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ainu-Dog.jpg Hokkaidohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Akita_inu.jpeg Akitahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:AMERICAN_COCKER_SPANIEL_PUPPY_7_WEEKS.jpg American Cocker Spaniel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Goose-Alaskan_Husky.jpg Alaskan Huskyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Alaskan_Malamute_600.jpg Alaskan Malamutehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Alpenl_Dachsbracke_w.jpg Alpine Dachsbrackehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Gsd.JPG German Shepherd DogNow which one should I get thanks!

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

      I'm thinking about getting a dog what breed would be best out of the pictures below? Dog Breed Discussions
    • It really depends on what you are looking for in a dog, what kind of space you have, what experience you have as a dog owner, etc. Check out www.dogbreedinfo.com. They have a Q&A where you can input information and it helps determine what kind of dog would be good for you.

    • This depends on a few things.. If you have kids in the house, how much you are willing to exercise them, if you live in a hot climate, how much you are willing to spend on the puppy and its food! Most of those breeds are prone to hip dysplasia and cocker spaniels can have quite a few other health problems so make sure you get them from a reputable breeder.But out of those dogs, I like the akita, as i have one myself. they are very stubborn and can be difficult to train though, but have great personalities.

    • Depends on what you want to do with the dog. Are you looking for something that's lower energy and doesn't require a lot of exercise or space? Then cross off the Husky and Mal.How about shedding and grooming requirements? Don't want to do a lot of brushing? Forget the Afghan.Are you looking for something to be territorial and protective of the house and the family? No? Then re-think the Akita and German Shepherd.DOG BREEDS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. They have been developed for specific tasks, and even if they don't currently perform all of those tasks, the instincts are still there.Figure out what you want in a dog, then find a breed that suits your lifestyle.

    • I hope you aren't picking a dog on looks? They all have different temperaments and needs, and that what you should be picking a dog on. Okay... Do NOT get an afghan. They were bred to run, and run they will. Let one of those dogs off the lead and I'm serious. You won't see it again.Don't go for an akita either. They are often vicious dogs, and shouldn't be kept as pets, especially not by unexperienced owners.German shepherds are another example of a dog you shouldn't just buy because you think it's cute. They were bred to be guard dogs. A lot of them are lovely pets, but if you buy one and don't train it properly then it will end up dominating you, barking constantly, and generally will not be a pleasure to own.PLEASe don't pick a dog on looks. If you really must pick one on looks then at least find out about its personality and decide if you can care for it. www.dogbreedinfo.com is really good. Please look up your favourite looking dog and read about it first,

    • get a dog that you can handle half these breeds are high energy and need more running space than most people can give themI wouldn't get a dog based on the pictureyou should definitly do some research first

    • it really dus depend wat ur looking for. plus all the dogs have different needs.afghan hound--lots and lots of grooming!akita--lots of roomamerican cocker spaniel--lots of time+attention, lots of room, are hyper!Husky+Malamute--need lots of long walks and excersise, and need a cold climate, sheds a lot!!German sheperd--loots of room, sheds a lot, not good w/ kids, unless raised w/ kids!!

    • Get a german shepard i have 1 and it protects my yard really well and its playful and fun im a kid and its nice to me and so is my friends german sheppard and it only sheds in summer like all dogs

    • The thing with pure breeds is that each dog has it's own problems that it gets with aging. For example, I had a German Shepard that we took from a neighbor that didn't want her and her hind legs got bad- it was really hard for her to go up and down stairs and then one day, she just couldn't do it at all and had problems walking. This is common in Shepards but different dogs have different problems which is why pure breeds don't live as long as mixed dogs. I've had dogs all my life and she was our only pure breed and the one that lived the shortest life. Mutts tend to be calmer and healthier dogs that live longer, in my experience.

    • Actually, if you can, get a ShiTzu Maltese mix.They are small (6 lbs - 15lbs), vary in color, and are extremely intelligent. If you spend time with them, they understand your moods and have a personality of their own.And they don't shed.And they have a relatively long life span - 15 years.And they are easy to train.So, they're pretty much perfect, but I may just be biased.

    • Well, to be honest, the Aidi, the Hokkaido, and the Alpine Dachsbracke are virtually unheard of in the US, so you would have a lot of trouble finding one of those. The Aidi looks like a Collie, the Hokkaido looks like a Finnish Spitz, and the Dachsbracke looks like a Dachshund cross. Also, Alaskan Husky isn't a bonafide breed (Siberian Husky is). An Alaskan Husky is a mix of Siberians and anything that will run or pull (including hunting dogs like labs and German Shorthairs) and tends to be the dog of choice for the high level mushers that do sled dog racing... there are very few "purebred" racing dog teams.Every last one of the dogs you mention have some kind of grooming issues, so you better like hair. Afghans and Huskys will both bolt when off leash - both are bred to run. Malamutes, Shepherds, and Akitas can all be very dominant hard to train dogs that are not appropriate for 1st time owners. Cockers have a multitude of health problems and tend to have horrible personalities (at my vets we have only about 3 that don't need to be muzzled to be examined!!!).You need to examine what you want in a dog - do you want a potential agility competitor, do you want a couch potato, do you want a go anywhere do anything dog??? Then you need to really research (and not Wikipedia - it's a horrible source of information) the breeds you are interested in: go to a dog show and talk to breeders, get a book about the breed (even the "for dummies" books are excellent resources). Then you need to find a breeder who cares about more than money and breeds healthy and stable tempermented dogs.Good luck!!

    • I think you shouldn't get the Akita because most insurance companies won't cover them. I had a friend that wanted one from the SPCA, and they said insurance won't cover them because they tend to "snap" for no reason. They could be good for 6 years, and then attack. Good Luck!