loveisokay asked:
Currently, I have a young puppy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Whilst she is adorable lovely, I would like a larger dog that enjoys walks without being hyper – so something that is quite calm. I would also like a dog that doesn’t have a strong tendency to bark is very affectionate. Basically, similar to a Cavalier’s temperment but able to walk longer a bigger dog. Plus it must be good with cats, dogs children.
Currently, I have a young puppy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Whilst she is adorable lovely, I would like a larger dog that enjoys walks without being hyper – so something that is quite calm. I would also like a dog that doesn’t have a strong tendency to bark is very affectionate. Basically, similar to a Cavalier’s temperment but able to walk longer a bigger dog. Plus it must be good with cats, dogs children.
This is purely for research. Suggesting rescue dogs would be pretty useless right now.
Any opinions?
You should get a MALTESE!!
A whippet would be a great addition to the pack
Why NOT a rescue dog? is what I should be asking you.
Instead, since you have opted for the so-called purebreds, I would suggest a German Shepherd, trained correctly, or perhaps a Collie or Retriever.
Same as mine,the lovely Pappilion girl.
A Labrador retriever sounds like a dog for you!
Great with kids.
After the puppy phase, mellow and friendly.
Always enjoys being by your side!
Good Luck!
golden retriever a big one and very affectionate, very friendly..
easy to teach and discipline.
Greyhound Greyhound perfect pet, also whippets
Staffordshire bull terrier.
I know they can have a bad reputation, but properly raised, they are amazing dogs. They are fantastic with children, other dogs and cats and have such a lovely temperament.
I already had a lab/whippet cross that I had had since he was a puppy, and I introduced a staffy after a year and he adores her, and she is such a gorgeous dog. She is sweet and gentle, and despite having a very hard upbringing (she was an abused rescue dog) she has settled into my home and I love her to bits.
Golden labrador – they’re gorgeous quiet. But make sure you don’t get one when he’s too young – our’s was taken from his mother too early he’s very jumpy with strangers still he goes hyper every so often. But the one we’d before him, a labrador as well, he was as quiet as a mouse.
I want to suggest a Labradoodle as they are brilliant- however they are a little excitable… so would say a Lab/retriever.
in my view of point, u must have a labrador.
A lovely pitbull was what you need my dear!!!!
Cavaliers are ideal dogs in every way. I always recommend them to people who want a dog that just tags along. I don’t think you could have another breed that’s larger with the same easy going, calm temperament as your cavalier. The only dog I can think of that is close is a Rough Collie (Lassie). They are usually timid which stops them being over excitable. They mature quickly, their calm like walks.They rarely bark as they are not brave enough. I have Shetland Sheepdogs which I would recommend but they are big dogs in small bodies!They bark alot though. A Rough Collie would be perfect partner for your Cavalier.
i would have to say a Japanese Akita or a German Shepard if trained properly they are big hairy bundles of fun and very obedient dogs
I would suggest a Golden Retriever or an English Setter. Both are very beautiful and elegant dogs, get along really well with children, dogs and cats and love their exercise. All pups are hyper but will calm down later in life. Exercising and lots of play time will keep him at a calmer level.
*Whippets and Greyhounds are GREAT pets but are SIGHT HOUNDS and will ***NOT*** be good or able to live with cats at ANY stage in his life.
I would absolutely recommend a Doberman Pinscher.
Why?:
The Dobe is the only dog that was originally created to be a companion to man. They weren’t ever used as herding dogs, retrieving dogs or hunting dogs (all breeds in those groups have to be more energetic than the Doberman because they had to work hard in difficult conditions), but simply a companion.
Due to their unique breeding/use, the Doberman is very loyal and extremely easy to train. They, in a sense, ask you what to do before they move a muscle. They are incredibly focused, which makes training easy, as I mentioned, and nothing phases them at all.
Because they are so dedicated to their family, they are happy lounging in the house with everyone or out running in the park. They do what you want to do, not what they want to do. Even when they are out playing in a field/park they always look back to you, making sure you are safe and happy with their actions.
Dobies are spectacular around cats, dogs, kids, family members and any other person that you allow in the house or say is okay. Because they develop such a close bond with you and the family, they know when you’re nervous and they sense trouble. They are causious around strangers because they can tell that you don’t know the person, but they will never even think about harming anyone unless you or anyone else they love is threatened.
An American Staffershire Terrier would be a good dog. I breed Amstaffs and through experience and knowledge i have of this dog i can tell you they are what you are looking for. My dogs play with my cat and will play with any other dogs they meet. My 14 month and 3 year old kids can do anything to them without my dogs even growling. They don’t bark unless someone comes to my front gate.These dogs have such a great nature and loving attitude. look up click on the behaviour link and see for yourself. good luck
Weimaraner.
Smart, loyal and Exelent dogs to train. (but needs a lot of room and exercise)
*Looks like a Dalmation, but with a gray coat and Green/Blue/Yellow eyes*
I would suggest a golden retriever.
I was torn between gettin A blenheim cavailer king charles or a retriever. We opted for a retirever as they have such wonderfull temperaments.. easy to get on with other dogs and cats and adore children and people.
They are very easy to train and love long walks. They have a very soft mouth as they are gundogs and were trained to catch birds that their owners shot but not kill them when they retrieved them.
If you are looking into getting a golden retriever puppy make sure the mum and dads hip score is under 20 otherwise it could lead to all sorts of problems. A bite from a golden is almost unheard of and would be totally out of character.
My gorgeous girl Ellie was from a litter of six and she’s an adored family pet.I don’t know where we would be without her!
Good luck!
a dachshund
if you are careful a greyhound makes a nice calm pet mine is great with kids,cats,and other dogs brill off lead and walks to heel my other greyhound was similar but obviously you have to look carefully into the cat thing. most dogs can be calm and well behaved but they need training to become like this i could name a list of dogs that may have a calm manner but this would be generalising to much.
I bought a beautiful ‘british inuit’ puppy back in November, i wouldnt be without her now, they are quiet rare and the breed is still trying to be established. They are bread to look like a wolf but in no ways are they as fearce.
They are cross with german shepherd and husky. They are so loveable its unreal, if someone was to break into your home they would lick them to death first. They are not know to bark, my dog only howls to coronation st, police sirens and the ice cream van. She never barks.
They are very loyal and love there owners, when you let them off the lead they come back back when you call them.
Take a look at the website where i boughther from.
Good luck in your search.
Golden Retrievers have a very good temperament,are easy to train and are brilliant with children and are also very caring and affectionate.