What pet should you get?

[The Cat]

Also thanks everyone for posting!

[IAmLink]

Actually they can, jukebox is correct. But lets not make this an argument.

Yes little dogs are prone to little dog syndrome. But if the owner actually properly trains their dog, then this problem can be dealt with, as Jazi said.

[Jukebox]

Well bred huskies,not from a backyard breeder, cost well over $300 each. Your first clue is that they were listed as an ad in the newspaper, second is price and no papers or registration (which is expected to be included). Dogs are quite expensive when they're purebred and gotten from reputable breeders.

Also, Jukebox, training, socialization, and choosing a breed that commonly gets along with other dogs takes care of little dog syndrome. It's nearly always a result of the owner dropping the ball when it comes to training.

Our neighbor has a little Jack Russel. Whenever Juke (My GSD) goes over for a sniff it snaps. I suppose, like you said, it has to be well socialized and trained. I don't think our neighbor's Jack was...

[The Cat]

Yeah... I've heard of classes for puppies to socialize on TV but I've never went to one. Thanks guys for posting! Also your dog is a Shepherd? I had the option to get one but I got huskies instead. But I still love 'em.

[IAmLink]

Well bred huskies,not from a backyard breeder, cost well over $300 each. Your first clue is that they were listed as an ad in the newspaper, second is price and no papers or registration (which is expected to be included). Dogs are quite expensive when they're purebred and gotten from reputable breeders.

Also, Jukebox, training, socialization, and choosing a breed that commonly gets along with other dogs takes care of little dog syndrome. It's nearly always a result of the owner dropping the ball when it comes to training.

Our neighbor has a little Jack Russel. Whenever Juke (My GSD) goes over for a sniff it snaps. I suppose, like you said, it has to be well socialized and trained. I don't think our neighbor's Jack was...

Most likely this is the case. Unfortunately, a good percentage of little dog owners find the qualities of little dog syndrome to be "cute" when the dog is a puppy. Then the dog grows and the problems are never addressed, so the issues only get worse. Then the dog is an adult and they are very aggressive, but once again the owner does not see it. So many little dogs have problems like this that would not be tolerated in a big dog.

[magnet]

#1. Are you allergic to any animals?-No

#2. Do you want an indoor pet or outdoor?-Indoor.I'll walk him/her outside a bit.

#3. Do you want a cheaper pet or can you get a more expensive one?-Cheaper,or a free one.

#4. Do you want a pet that can be a loner, or one that needs constant attention?-I want a pet that likes attention,but cane handle being on his/her own for a bit.

#5. Are you looking for a pet that'd fit in or that would be unique. -I want a pet thats unique in they own way,but fits in all the same.

#6. (optional) Are there any types or pets you want. (such as dogs, cats, fish, etc.)-Dog!

#7. anything else?-I adore dogs,and wolf-like dogs are my favorite.Small,poofy,fluffy dogs I hate,with the exception of Papllions,Chihauhuas,and Pomeranians.

[The Cat]

IAmLink, you're a good person on dogs!

[Jazi]

, Jukebox, training, socialization, and choosing a breed that commonly gets along with other dogs takes care of little dog syndrome. It's nearly always a result of the owner dropping the ball when it comes to training.

Our neighbor has a little Jack Russel. Whenever Juke (My GSD) goes over for a sniff it snaps. I suppose, like you said, it has to be well socialized and trained. I don't think our neighbor's Jack was...

Quite a common terrier trait, though not one that can't be dealt with provided there's enough training and socialization. I'm not saying dog aggression doesn't happen or can always be "fixed" (aka, not every dog is going to get along with every other dog), but a dog that constantly snaps at other dogs is usually not being trained and contained correctly. Even with breeds that don't normally get along, your neighbors have a duty to keep their dog away from others if it snaps at them, and they should be working on getting them at least under control so they can get the dog away before it snaps. It's not "little dog syndrome", it's someone letting a bad behaviour slide because the dog is "too little" to cause damage.

That's the reason why there's no corresponding "big dog syndrome". Because big dogs that are bad with other dogs are kept away from them in order to keep them from starting a fight or they're socialized and socialized and socialized and trained very well to give them a firm ground to work with. If my sister's pit bull snapped at every dog that got close, do you think people would react the same?

[IAmLink]

IAmLink, you're a good person on dogs!

Well thanks! ^^. I've been around them for a long time and I've worked with a lot of "problem" dogs as well.

Jazi also usually has some excellent posts as well on dogs and training them XP

Edit: Ninja'd XD

[The Cat]

#1. Are you allergic to any animals?-No

#2. Do you want an indoor pet or outdoor?-Indoor.I'll walk him/her outside a bit.

#3. Do you want a cheaper pet or can you get a more expensive one?-Cheaper,or a free one.

#4. Do you want a pet that can be a loner, or one that needs constant attention?-I want a pet that likes attention,but cane handle being on his/her own for a bit.

#5. Are you looking for a pet that'd fit in or that would be unique. -I want a pet thats unique in they own way,but fits in all the same.

#6. (optional) Are there any types or pets you want. (such as dogs, cats, fish, etc.)-Dog!

#7. anything else?-I adore dogs,and wolf-like dogs are my favorite.Small,poofy,fluffy dogs I hate,with the exception of Papllions,Chihauhuas,and Pomeranians.

You could try a Beagle or Basset Hound. If you want more suggestions feel free to ask.

Here's a place you can find more on Beagles:
http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/

Here's a place for more about Basset Hounds:
http://www.basset.net/