My top two breed choices are schnauzer and alaskan malamute. "What??" I hear you saying, "Those two types of dogs are not similar at all!!" I know. So I will explain my reasoning to you:
Exibit A: Cute schnauzer puppy and slightly funny looking but still cute adult schnauzer.
I like the idea of getting a schnauzer or mini schnauzer because they are really smart dogs (really, have you ever seen one showing off? Way smart), and they don't shed very much (a definite plus during the winter when we would be sharing the house with him and Piper). However, while schnauzers are loyal to their owners, they don't like strangers.
Exibit B: ADORABLE fluffy malamute puppies and equally adorable and fluffy adult malamute.
Alaskan malamutes have (obviously) very thick fur and enjoy the cold and the snow. This would be important considering that we probably wouldn't a malamute int he house very often considering the size. However, if we did choose to let a malamute in the house, I have heard that they're very delicate aroudn furniture. Malamutes need lots of exercise, and it would give Trevor and I another reason to exercise more often than we do now. Malamutes don't really bark, they make Chewbacca noises and are friendly to pretty much everyone. However, they don't always get along with other small animals... like siamese cats names Piper.
Exibit C: Classic loveable lab puppies and classic loveable adult lab.
Trevor likes labradors, and they come in a variety of colors to match the decor. Labs are very smart dogs, and easier to train than others. They are family friendly, and have a fairly easy time getting along with children. Their coat doesn't take much to keep groomed, so that's a plus. However, labradors are big. And we couldn't leave one in the garage or outside during the winter. They are also very energetic, leaving the relationship to furniture (that it would match, of course) in question.
So those are the top three choices, I think. We are currently accepting opinons on reccomeneded breeds of dogs (these three in particular, but if there's another that we haven't thought of, tell us). We know you have opinons. Most of you are related to us, don't try to pretend that you don't want to share it.
Thanks guys!! By the way, you know I was joking about matching a labrador's fur to our decor, right?
9 comments:
malamutes are known for digging holes in yards and get bored easily if left alone during the day(therefore the house is torn apart). We had a minature schnauzer growing up and we absolutely loved him. My parents actually own a normal size one right now, he is very friendly with my kids. the only thing is that he likes to bark at anyone he doesn't know who passes by, but isn't agressive. oh and he gets along with their cats
I vote for the Malamute or the Lab. I hate little dogs. You might as well put a cat on speed and make it bark. :) You can put a lab in the garage during winter if you give it some blankets. The downside to a beautiful malamute is that Ozzy's uncle has one and in the summer, you have a very special fluffy yard. You could brush him, send my mom the hair, and then knit a sweater.
I think you should go with the lab there durable in all kinds of weather and there good with kids. There mild temperd and fun to play with. Plus you don't have to worry about squishin' a lab. The Tough but cuddly choice. <@:-)
I vote the labs. Have Trevor tell you about how sweet his was when we were kids and you'd totally understand. He used to let Tori chew on his tale! : )
Go for the malamute. Think about all the cool pictures you could take with him in the snow! And he could even pull you around on a sled.
You are already on my "bad" list for owning a cat. You buy one of the mangy little barking machines and you're off any list of mine COMPLETELY!
Now a malamute, or husky, or lab, or another sensible medium to large breed of dog would keep you on the "maybe I'll think about moving her off my 'bad' list" list.
I knew I liked your parents, Michelle!
By the way, Ozzy's dad is like, King of Scottish Days or some business, so I'll have to find out when it is next year and you and Trevor can come down. We have two spare rooms, so even if you got in a fight you could stay at our house . . . . :)
off topic, but side note to previous post we are having a scottish festivle this weekend down in payson, ut
Michelle. The choice is obvious. Malamute ALL THE WAY! Those dogs rock!!!
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