What make of dog for a beginner?

[mexico1970]

A very small Dog that doesn't shit a lot.

 

[stonerblue]

Do you want to be going out for walks a lot with it?

I’d suggest a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Don’t bark a lot, chilled out, don’t malt much, exceptionally clean, very loyal, safe around kids, not arsed about other dogs or even cats (just like to be friendly)...

Although like to dig holes! And will need lots of food and walks.

Another I’d suggest is a cross bread/mongrel. They are much healthier than pure breed dogs, who are actually all inbred and have many illnesses and disabilities because of the inbreeding. Often die earlier than a dog is supposed to because of their inbred caused illness.

Lovely dog the Ridge back. Don't see too many around now.
For laid blackness in a big dog you can't beat a rotti. Calmest dog I've ever had. Not recommended for a beginner though cos don't live long enough

 

[stonerblue]

They are a fanny magnet when I take them to the park, constantly getting attention they are, that’s the dogs not the mrs

Can't get ten yards on the street without being stopped. Surly teens, milfs and supermodels all love my mutt.

 

[sir baconface]

Yep. Or small lurcher

Love em. Lost my two rescue lurchers in the last couple of years to old age (one) and cancer (the other). Downsized to Boston terriers, who are absolutely lovely, but still miss the old hounds a lot.

 

[mcfcstu]

Jack Russell all day long, had 2 and wouldn’t get anything else now.

 

[sir baconface]

When my Dalmatian was a pup I had to fight the girls off with stick, although that could be down to my boyish good looks :-)

Having seen your selfie, I’ll stick with the Dalmatian theory :)

 

[blue moony]

Yes you might look a twat walking them but the rewards are worth it

i look a twat without it anyway !

 

[andyhinch]

Having seen your selfie, I’ll stick with the Dalmatian theory :)

I don’t even look in a mirror, as the old joke goes, when I was born the doctor slapped my mother :-)

 

[Banshee]

Dogs are brilliant. They are work but the joy they give you fills you up. I'd go to your nearest shelter and walk several. The right dog will pick you by stealing your heart.

 

[DazWA9]

We have a St.Bermastiff.
Saint Bernard, English Mastiff mix....absolutely fantastic dog. Size of a small horse but soft as a kitten.