Opinions for a new Dog

Go to a good reputable rescue centre! There you can see many dogs and see what suits you best as a family! Does the dog take easily to children ect! A good rescue centre! Not only will you beable to see the dogs! But they should give you some information about the dog! temperement and the likes too. Good luck in finding your new friend Lynn-Marie

If you're wife isn't going to be involved with the training, and you really don't have the time to, then don't get a dog. All dogs need some form of training, and it just depends on their demeanor on how receptive they'll be to it. What if you end up with a dog that trains well for you, but won't listen to your wife when you're not around? That dog's going to end up at a pound/shelter. Get a cat instead, they're just as loveable, go to a pound/shelter and find one that will get along well/tolerate the kids bugging the heck out of it lol. Don't let other people dictate your life. If a dog isn't right for you(and right now it doesn't sound like it is), then don't get one, especially to appease your friends. There's a lot involved in with dogs, more then them just lying at your feet. Just my 2 cents :)

I think it would also be important for you to take into consideration the amount of place the dog will be able to use. If you have a big backyard and plan to keep your dog there, you can go for a big breed. Other wise stick to a small one, especually if space is a constraint. I agree that the animal rescue would be a good place to pick up a dog as that dog has already come in contact with a lot of people and will hence be more friendly.

If your wife isn't into training, a bassett hound or a beagle is not a great choice of breed for your family! (Although they are wonderful dogs if you have the time for them) Going to a shelter is a wonderful way to find a great pet. You can search at http://www.petfind.com without even having to go to the shelter right away to see what is out there in terms of child friendly and what is in your area. It is a great site. You will also be able to find a slightly older dog that is already trained with the basics (Although I highly recomend taking the pup to at least one basic training class with you, since dogs learn differently than humans and understanding this really helps in dealing with puppy problems!) Good luck, and lets us all know what you choose!

Beagles can be difficult to housebreak, although they are wonderful with children. Bassets often smell because they are prone to yeast infections in the rolls of skin they have as well as their long ears. They are also prone to back problems. I would definately suggest going with a rescue because it would be housebroken adn you would know if it gets along with children. Because you have very young children getting a dog might not be a good idea unless it is a VERY tolerant dog. Young children do not know how to act around dogs and many dog bites are the result of unsupervised children around family pets.

Go for a jack r terrior. They rock as family pets!

I also like dogs.They're the bright pets.I often played with dogs when i was a child.But German huntaway is my favorite.

I don't like small dogs, because they don't show love as the big dogs. I suggest you to get a Labrador or a Golden Retriver. Those two dogs are very good for families, and are very easy to train. The Labrador and the Golder Retriver are known with willing to satisfise their owner, and will do everything to make him happy. They are great with kids, and specially cute!

i dont know any thing bout pets as i dont have one

Get a Labrador. These are fairly easy to take care of. They get along great with children. Also, for your wife, they are very smart so training is really super easy. Adopting from a rescue could be worse than what you are bargaining for. Not knowing the background that an animal comes from is tough, especially with kids. Don't go to a pet shop either, they don't take good care of pets. My advice, find a breeder, get the puppy directly through them.

Dude, no beagles or basset hounds, trust me there.You and your kids and your wife need a German Sheperd. I had one since I was less then one, it wasn't trained or anything and it did perfect as a dog and we did have to put her outside but other wise it's a really good dog. It lived 10 years. Yours would definetly live longer becuase we had to take our 2000 some odd miles so if your planninng any cross country road trips don't bring your dog. Words of interest Sit: plots Stay: blibe Or somthing like that really you sae a German Sheperd's bloodline would start in well you guessed it Germeny so it will under stand Germen *Hint Hint*.

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my opinion is good,i like new dog:P

I would recommend a Golden retriever or lab, they are friendly,affectionate, easily trained and intelligent. However they are large dogs that have to be exercised regularly.

I would recommend a golden retriever or black lab, both are easy to train. A beagle is a wonderful breed also but don't get one if you do not have a palce for it to run

I don't know the bread but I thin white little dog will be the best choice.

ill go for boston terrier... it's cute, friendly and not messy... have a good day!

Labradores! They are great with kids, super smart, and loveable.

Get a Beagle, they do like kids. But never, never get a yorkshire terrie, they hate kids @_@

bassett hound's and beagle's r alot of work and training. staffies are great family pet and r great with children and don't bark much.