[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Good Medium Sized Dogs.. (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 2/25/2008 8:15:12 PM EDT
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Alright guys what are some good Medium sized dog breeds? Im looking for a breed that would grow to somewhere between 20-35lbs, have short hair, and be good in my small apartment. Also a very loyal breed would be nice.. so what kinda breeds are out there? |
Be prepared to deal with nightly snoring and constant snorting. Of course my GSD has a nightly farting problem. None are without their shortcomings. |
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How about a Staffordshire Terrier or a Harrier/Italian Greyhound or a Vizula? Here's a list... Airedale Terrier American Eskimo American Staffordshire Terrier American Water Spaniel Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Basenji Basset Hound Bearded Collie Bedlington Terrier Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Tervuren Border Collie Boston Terrier Brittany Bulldog Bull Terrier Clumber Spaniel Dalmatian English Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel French Bulldog Glen of Imaal Terrier Harrier Irish Terrier Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Manchester Terrier Norwegian Elkhound Parson Russell Terrier Pharaoh Hound Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Plott Hound Poodle Portugese Water Dog Puli Samoyed Siberian Husky Smooth Fox Terrier Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Standard Schnauzer Sussex Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon |
I would suggest checking into a puggle. It's a Beagle/Pug cross. They seem like a really sturdy dog and when you breed them together it gets rid of some of the issues that both breeds have. The plus is that they look like mini mastiffs. I fairly sure we are going to get one this summer. If I were you I would look at rescuing one off of pet finder or you local shelter. |
I had a Australian Cattle dog / Lab mix that was the smartest damned dog I ever owned. She seemed to understand English and I mean more than just a few commands. There were times were I swear she was following conversations. |
They are awesome little dogs. I know a guy here in Baltimore that breeds Amstaffs. People will mistake them for pitbulls but the AKC true Staffordshires are smaller and have great temperments. Better dogs IMHO than the Amstaffs which are not a recognized breed. They come in a beautiful roan color and black.  Petey was a Staffordshire. |
Yes. If one is stuck on a particular breed, ask a vet about a rescue org. for that breed. These people take care dogs of a particular breed until they can place them in a good home. |
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another +1 for boxers. (though ours is a boxer/lab mix) on the other hand, I'm a big fan of shelter dogs. If you're in an apartment I'd suggest a older dog (3-4 years) that'll suit your lifestyle. Lazy people don't need hyper-dogs. It's cruel to keep them locked up at home without PROPER exercise. More active people who like to walk/jog will be better suited with a livelier dog. |
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Boston Terrier gets my vote. Heres Mayhem Joy when she was a pup.  Great dogs. Not yappers but will bark when you need them to or want them to. Love to play and sleep. The only down side is mine has some of the worse gas you have ever smelled. Amazingly her breath is as fresh as you could imagine. |
This is good advice. They are very good dogs in smaller apartments. Ive heard they like company while your gone so Id recommend 2 or 3 of them. |
If you live in an apartment and can't spend a lot of time outside letting your dog do dog stuff; don't do that to this breed of dog; you will regret getting him. They need room to burn off energy; lots of energy. Think Jack Russell energy in a 30+ lb. package. Think of Jack Russell tenacity in a 30+ lb. package! Do not keep them in an apartment unless you are with them 90% of the time. If they get bored, they tear shit up. Your shit, someone else's shit, expensive shit; they don't care. Do not ever hit this breed of dog. You'd be amazed at what and where they can get into. They can jump straight up at least 4'. They can and will climb to get at what they want. I have seen them in trees trying to get at the squirrels. If you get this breed, spend a lot of time with them. They usually respond to only one master, for everyone else they might as well be talking to the cat. They are very loyal and great dogs. eta: I pen mine at night to keep them from running the deer at night; letting them out in the morning. Several of them (several different incidences) thought that they should be let out earlier than I was letting them out; they would pull at the hurricane fencing until they made a hole big enough that they could squeeze out of. They would actually straighten out hurricane fencing with their teeth. If you can't be a great dog owner, this breed isn't for you. Get a Yorkie or another minature dog. I forgot about the boxers. I know several people with boxers, they seem to do well. |
My wife and I adopted a shelter dog that our vet believes is an Australian Cattle Dog – Catahoula mix. He is about 6 months old and 35 pounds. Very smart dog but full of energy. He has to run outside at least one hour a day and then still wants to run inside the house. We are lucky in that we have a large yard. I would not try this breed unless you can run one outside for a couple hours a day. And yes they can climb, very well. Ask my neighbor’s cat that thought the tree would be safe spot. |
my thoughts exactly....I grew up with Blue Hellers around and without a doubt they are great dogs |
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I don't recommend a basset hound. My boyfriend's mom has a basset hound, and it whimpers constantly. The second she leaves the room, the whining begins. It goes on for hours. We had a Scottish terrier. Fun, not too big, not an ankle biter, you don't have to give it the stupid traditional haircut. Chases soccer balls and mice and is still content with sleeping 12 hours a day. |
I like Australian cattle dogs also, but for an apartment I'd go with an Old English Bulldog.. ACD's need room to run... |
This guy is a plus 10 also.. |
Pugs are smaller, but they will hit 20-25 pounds with ease if you're not careful... or even more. Mine is around 20 pounds. Perfect for apartment living. This is him from last night as I served him dinner 
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Good looking dog |
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A site for gun enthusists might not be the best place to go for dog advise. Lots of good gun advise (and some not so good) can be found here, But I'm not too impressed with the dog advise. Perhaps you should try a dog site? First thing you need to do is narrow down what you want in a dog. Size is just one of many considerations. More important is what kind of personality/temperment are you willing to deal with? How much time can you spend with it? Realisticly speaking, how active are you? (don't kid youself that you will start taking long walks or become an outdoors person once you get a dog, if you are not doing it now, you are not likely change), do you have a family? Whats thier personalities? Will they be firm and consistant with the dog, or are they more the playfull/ADD types? There are some breeds of dogs who are wonderfull compainions or working partners, but require LOTS of training and attention or they will be nightmares to have around. . There are other breeds that are less maintainence intensive. Find a dog to match you and your families personalities and lifestyle. Size is less important than that. |
I grew up with one and I have to agree with the above assessment. She was amazingly smart and loyal to a fault. However, ours was outside the OPs criteria by being larger and having hair that shed a good bit. Actually, from what I've heard a rescued grey hound might fit the bill. |