He's not a dog he's my roommate! ....wait.....?

okay so he is a dog - well will be when I get hom. I'm looking for a dog that would be okay inside of an apartment - I work nine hours but get off at 6pm which leaves a lot of evening to play. Can't be over 20-25 lbs. I want something of medium build perhaps. no toy anything! A dog big enough to run beside me while I inline skate in teh evenings.





any ideas?

He's not a dog he's my roommate! ....wait.....?
Probably not what you want to hear - but if you work 9 hours a day and the dog will be left home alone during that time then DON'T get a dog.





Dogs are pack animals and need to be stimulated and have company during the day. If you are going to take your dog to puppy day care or get someone in for a couple of hours a day then getting a dog may work.





The other issue is that you can't leave a puppy a lone for that length of time - they should ideally be fed at least 3 times a day until they are about 9 months to help with regular toileting and so that they don't gorge on their food. Most dogs also get serious behavioural problems if they are raised in this kind of environment.





If you really want a dog then either arrange for someone to be with the dog or invest in a good doggy daycare centre. Otherwise wait until you can either take the dog to work, or wait until you change jobs so you are not away from the house for so long. You may want a dog but a dog is a living breathing animal that will live for at least 7 - 12 years and you have to think about what is right for the dog - as well as what you want.





Like I said it is probably not what you want to hear. Think carefully before getting a dog because it will be a very expensive mistake if the dog destroys your apartment because it is bored and lonely.
Reply:Beagles are very cute and sweet, I love that breed








Character: The Beagle is full of energy and does great in a family environment. They are very lively, active, and high energy making a wonderful childs companion given the proper socialization. This breed is alert and of even temperament and should never show signs of aggression or timidity. The Beagle can be very mischievous and very bold at times so proper precautions must be taken when training and/or socializing this fun loving breed.





Temperament: The Beagle is an all around happy dog that makes a wonderful companion for many different families. This breed adapts to many different environments and lifestyles, if not all. The Beagle is very eager to please, and is very intelligent however training must be consistent as this breed tends to lose interest and focus on something that catches his attention. This breed does extremely well with children, and can do exceptionally well with other pets if socialized properly.











Dachshunds are also very cute and friendly, but don't run.








here is more info on other dog breeds:








http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/bre...





hope you find the perfect best friend =]
Reply:This is a good site for such a thing...you enter in all the info and it will give you the best ideas and then you can read the typical things about the breed and go from there. Best of luck to you.





http://selectadog.pedigree.com/community...
Reply:I'm not sure you can get a dog that small that's not a toy breed but has a relaxed temperament. If you want an active dog to run with you and don't mind a more excitable personality, a small terrier may be a good choice. You will want to crate a terrier during the day though, as they can be very destructive unsupervised.
Reply:schnoodle, cockapoo
Reply:A beagle! :) Your not gonna get kugo in 25lbs... any dog can be protective though.
Reply:Here's a website that lists breeds that are ''good for apartment life''. Each breed has a link that'll go to more information on them.
Reply:i would say a poodle.....cute, not t-tiny.....and laid back!!!1
Reply:Only taking size into consideration is a big mistake. You need to take activity level, temperament, trainability, etc. into consideration. If you're so dead set against a toy dog, consider a terrier or beagle. Be warned, however, that terriers are not for everyone, as they can be willful and extremely high energy.



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