I think you are absolutely right! Border Collies are high-intensity, high-drive working dogs. They require a LOT of exercise, and preferably a job to do or they can be insane to live with. We're talking at least two thirty minute STRENUOUS runs every day, not a casual 3 mph walk around the block. Many Border Collies end up in the pound because people can't deal with their herding instincts, car chasing and odd behavior (like guarding pots and pans!)
Labs can be very powerful and playful, and could easily hurt a cat without even meaning to. Plus they shed terribly and aren't good for people with allergies. I'm surprised your mom could tolerate cats if she really is allergic to dog hair - usually it's the other way around. Your mom should spend at least a few hours at the breeder's home to see if it bothers her.
With cats, you definitely shouldn't get a terrier!
I'd suggest going with an English Cocker Spaniel (NOT the American Cocker!) or an English Springer Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Portugese Water dog or a Curly Coated Retriever or an Irish Water Spaniel. (Maybe even a Havanese or a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - but I don't know any personally. You'd have to go to dog shows and check them out.) These are somewhat rare breeds - check out www.ack.org for breeders. The PWD, CCR and IWS look a bit like Standard poodles, but they're not as high energy. They're easy to train and don't shed much at all. The IWS and the PWD tend to be on the shy side, so make sure you get her out and socialize her while she's young. And because they don't shed, they're going to need more grooming than the average dog.
BEFORE you get a puppy, I'd also suggest reading some really good books on training. Try not to do it randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also! These are some of my favorites:
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
I think that you need to think very carefully about getting a dog. Think about how much you can do and cope with. In 10 years time what will happen to the dog. How much time and care can you provife it. Border Collie are very lovely dogs, but they need a lot of work, a lot of exercise & stimulation http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20060614085517AAgPINu&kid=Tb5yXWrOUjUSaBAKFL2C&s=comm&date=2008-12-14+06%3A06%3A17&.crumb=
I would get a Border collie i have one now and he is very playful, cuddly and he thinks hes a lap dog! He is so cute and i would recommend a border collie or Australian shepherd to anyone with kids! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20060614085517AAgPINu&kid=BqVWI2bZOWezWytZJ1yy&s=comm&date=2009-06-04+14%3A28%3A18&.crumb=
the cats are going to have a hard time with any breed but they will get use to a dog with lots of love
Labs don't mature until they are about 3 yrs. old. I have a black lab and she is hyper 24-7. She is almost 1 1/2. They are ball crazy, but are very loving. It can get annoying when they get all up in your face for attention(leterally). Their tails are long and wag furiously(knocks things off of low tables and such, and hurts a little when it hits you). If you get a lab, get and older one that won't bother the cats when it's not spending time playing ball with you.
My ex-girlfriend had Shitzus. They don't shed, but they are tiny. I thought they were cool.
Yorkshire terriers are cool.
I do agree that you should visit a local shelter and see if there is something there to suit your needs. The people there can help guide you to a dog that will fit your lifestyle. That's what they do, and they are pretty good at it.
I will say, however, that if you are specifically looking for a pure-bred, that your mom would appreciate a smaller, shorter-haired dog that doesn't have a regular shedding season. You're going to laugh, but Chihuahuas and Boston terriers can both be wonderful family dogs, as well as many other small breeds. And yes, they learn to love cats if raised with them. I'm not sure of the shedding habits of other small breeds, but I know there are others. Look for breeds that do not have long or even medium-length hair. And read carefully about the breed, and especially the breeder, before you bring one home. (You could always go with a hairless breed as well... )
Good luck to you, and I hope you find what you are looking for!
hi,i have 3 cats, they are 1 2 and 4, but i have border collie mix dog,*****,and a miniture pinscher male.he pesters the cats he dont mean too he just wants too play but wiv him being of possesive nature he sometimes growls at them,
my collie mix shes great wiv cats she dont bother them.
see my cats have been brought up wiv dogs from day 1.
so its realy ur parents decision,if they think ur cats will adjust,cats r usually cool,once ajusted to dogs.when they know thier part off household.
bye hope u can make mind up,and have many happy yrs wiv whatever u choose.
get a Labrador, they love all people especially little kids. They are loyal, super smart, & easy to train. I wouldn't have anything else
A Chihauhau or get a dog and shave it.
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German shafed
Lab's are the best
if your mom is allergic to dog hair u might want to get a poodle since they dont shed. as far as that goes. if you have a cat that will stand up to a dog then any dog will do. cuz we had a cat that would play with the dogs and just stand there if they started messing with him. somethin happened to that cat and we had to give that dog away but we got a new cat that was real skittish and we got a new dog too and that cat will run from the dog so the dog will chase it . the skittish cat had kittens and the dog killed one oof them. so really the cats just have to stand up to the dog.
A lab would be OK,get it as a baby so all will adjust living together happily in the house,A border collie is a nice dog but they really need to be kept busy they are herding dogs with a very strong drive so if you don't have the time and energy to work with these dogs it could be disastrous in the home,look on AKC.org there you will info. on all the breeds and you can decide which will be more suitable to your family.
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Whatever you do DO NOT GET A BORDER COLLIE. Don't get me wrong, they are phenomenal dogs, but they are serious working dogs with an incredible herding instinct. They will make your resident cats miserable! They can nip as well (again, it's part of the herding instinct) and are no good with children. They are also so intelligent, they get bored easily and constantly need a job (or they will destroy your home). A Labrador Retriever is an all around wonderful breed. They make fantastic family dogs, have great temperaments and are known for doing fine with people, other dogs and cats. If your mom is allergic to dogs, however, hair length is really irrelevant. All dogs shed and most people are not allergic to the hair, they're allergic to the dander and the saliva. If you want a hypo-allergenic dog, get a poodle. Poodles don't have fur they have hair and are great for folks with allergies. They're smart dogs too and come in 3 sizes...toy, minature & standard. Good luck
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Personally, I think a Golden Retriever is the best dog. Just make sure that whatever dog you choose you give it proper training. You can read more about dog training and dog training books at http://luv-pets.com/pest/pets/dog-training-books.html . Hope it helps.
Any type of Lab
A good site to find a pet is petfinder.com. They have list of animal shelters and pets available. I got my dog that way.
Any dog would be fine, as long as you train them as puppies.
SHEPARD, LABADOR,OR ANY SMALL BREED DOG
A puppy or a shelter dog that has been screened. If you go with a new puppy make sure that whatever breed it is (or dominant breed if a mixed dog) doesn't have a high prey drive. Remember if the cats run that the dog will chase. If the cats stand their ground and swat the pup in the nose, the pup will learn to respect the cats' space. Also training, training, training and lots of socialization for any pup. They need to be good members of society.
It still depends on other aspects of your lives. How many are willing to take the dog for LONG walks in ALL weather??? Do you like being active with the dog. Do you have a fenced in yard??
There are things other than cats that are the factors on which breed you should get. Make a list of your favorite breeds and research them to see what they require. The most common reason a dog doesn't work out is that people have unrealistic expectations of the dog and the dog then has to go. Do some research and you will find a breed that fits what you are looking for!!!!! Remember....even many shorthaired dogs can cause allergies to flare. It isn't the hair, it is the dander and even in a litter, there will be pups with more dander than others.
depend of what you family like is like do to
go to dogfancy.com and the will have servey you can take and that will give you some idea about what kind of dog you want
unequivocally--a pit bull! before you count them out, consider this: i own two. they are great with cats, as well as other small animals and children. don't believe the stories you may have heard. our female nursed our cat when he was a kitten, though she had never had pups of her own. as long as you start with a pup and socialize it--that means getting it around as many people and other animals as you can--you will end up with a fantastic companion and protector. someone already pointed out that it's the dander, not the fur that sparks allergies. i have a severe allergy to dog dander, yet my pit bulls hardly ever bother my allergies. not to mention they hardly shed at all and don't require much in the way of grooming. a lot of people have suggested labs, but they have a tendency to get overweight without a lot or exercise and hip displaysia is a common malady to the breed. pit bulls have no inherent health problems and are one of the smartest dog breeds out there.
they were bred specifically to be companions to people. and anyway, could you really take a dog seriously if it was called a "goldie-poo"? for god's sake! that's ridiculous. if you want a good dog, you can't go wrong with a pit bull.
Get a poodle if anyone is allergic to dog fur because poodles hair never falls out; and there is nothing to be allergic too. A poodle pup would get along with cats, and probably want to play but would not ihurt a cat.
If Mom is alergic to dog hair then do not get a dog. Short hair means just that Short! Its still there you just dont see it so easily.
So for the sake of Mom's heath you might want to let this idea go.
A Boxer would likely be the ideal addition to your family. Sweet, loving, good with kids, ok with cats and very loyal. Good luck.
poodles are good for allergic people because they don't shed. but most dogs don't like cats and most cats don't like dogs. Good Luck
Your local humance society will have dogs up for adoption. They "test" dogs to see how they interact with children, other pets, ect... They will be able to help you find a dog that is good with cats. The biggest question is will your cat adjust to the dog. Bichon Frise (sp?) are good for people with allergies.
any type of dog as long as it is a pup but i wouldn't get to large of a breed it might play to ruff when it gets big you might worry about your cat adapting to the dog tho
The best thing to do is go to your local animal shelter or animal control facility. If you can, try to find one that collects information on pets that are turned in by their owners. That way, you can find a dog that may have already lived with cats. There are so many animals in shelters all over the world that need loving homes - go save one! I used to work in a shelter and I can tell you there is a different dog for every need, I know you will find one that will fit in with your family life. I got my dog from the shelter I used to work at and he's the best dog I've ever had.
Jack Russell Terrier
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