My first dog was a mutt from my older brother's old dogs only litter. She was a mix of anatolian shepherd, apbt, some type of hound and kangal. Her name was Sasha.
I had a labrador retriever that saved me from drowning she grabbed me by my ear and pulled me out it hurt but im alive she lived for 16 years before she passed away.
My first dog is a Boston terrier. I literally found him on the streets. He was in poor shape. I had seen him wondering in the streets for days. I approached him with food & carefully picked him up took him to a local shelter which also had a vet. Vet said he been starved. I left him at the vet but I couldn’t stop thinking about him so I went to check if he was adopted & he was still there so I took him home & his my best friend in the world. Best dog.
Being a vet myself, i would never recommend pugs and labradors to first time owners as due to health problems(corneal ulcers, skin allegies, obesity, respiratory distress) in pugs and indiscriminate feeding habits. First time dog owners are not usually aware of some important managemental facts that must be followed while keeping these dogs.
In all honesty, in the age of the internet, a person who doesn't sufficiently research anything that's going to be in their life for 10+ years, probably isn't ready for a dog.
My first dog was a pug. He had respiratory issues, couldn't deal well with heat/cold. Had to sleep in bed with us. Great dog but I wouldn't get another pug. Not fair to a dog to be intentionally bred deformed. I've since had 2 rescue shelties, a rescue border collie and a rescue "retriever mix". The rescues have all been wonderful. Lower vet bills too.
Choose a dog that suits your personality and lifestyle I.e an outdoorsy dog if you like to camp/hike, etc. Despite a husky’s reputation for being hard to train, husky is what I chose and she’s not hard to train if you and the dog understand each other. I love my husky more than anything in the world.
I have a Husky-Akita mix named Aisha. She is a joy to have and helped me through some difficult times. She has that fluffy, almost bunny like Fur. She is very energetic, especially for her age (she's 10 years old). She has a beautiful, friendly personality and gets along with anyone and anything: People, other dogs, cats, ducks, chicken and especially Children. When there are kids around, you can be sure she'll take care of them as best as a dog can :)
I hope you live in a Cold area, because Huskys are Dogs who have high Needs. 1. A Husky doesnt want to be the only Husky, you Need a few of them, so that they can be happy. 2. Huskys Need a Cold area to live. After 13 Degree Celsius they are unable to run normally and everything hotter is even worse. 3.Huskys Need About 10 each day of going outside and running to be fullfilled. I hope you have all of that for the Huskys sake.
I haven't had a dog on my own, but I really couldn't choose between all this adorable dog breeds, so I decided to give a dog from shelter a home no matter which breed
My first dog is a Sheltie! She’s so sweet, loyal, goes where you go, VERY EASY to train, however it’s hard to live in the city with Shelties because they’re very sensitive to loud noises. She does require a lot of patience and love, but she’s doing great and totally worth it! I love her!
I think you have to research, research, research. If you want a companion, you need to truly appreciate the feeding, grooming, caring and training of all types of dogs and breed specific information. I think the most important thing to know is yourself.
My first dog was Great Dane. My dad bought me him when I was 13 years old. It was very smart dog, we were better on basic obiedience training in dog school than german shepherds. He was quite healthy as for this breed and lived almost 12 years. Now I have my dreamed doberman pinscher :)
My first dog was a Newfoundland because of all the good things I had read about them. I didn't know nearly as much about dogs as I had thought. Angel trained me as much as I did him. Wonderful dog.
The Bichon Frisée is my first dog. They are known to be very difficult to housebreak. Absolutely true. And they are not low maintenance with their high grooming needs.
My first dog was a Black Lab & Border Collie mix named Leia. We got her when I was about 5 years old. She's the sweetest and sharpest dog I've ever met. And she's in great shape for being 14 years old.
I researched pugs, because they’re adorable, but they have a TON of problems people have to be aware of, like skin problems, breathing problems, and more. The only reason I’d really see a pug being on here is if you pay the lot for surgery so it would actually be remotely healthy, or it being closer to the original, with not as flat faces and longer legs. Of course, they are still good options, but people have to be aware of the many requirements. Hopefully they get good homes and that people don’t get them because they’re popular. Every dog deserves to get the care they so need.
I agree, I had a 3 month pug and 2 weeks after we adopted him we had to let him go. We put him down because he had breathing problems and he wouldn't want to eat or drink. As much as I loved him, I wouldn't get a pug again of fear of having health problems with the dog.
Hmm is there shiba inu Cause I am gonna be really pupset if shiba inu isn’t of this list purely bc I’m getting my first dog as shiba and also I’m literally not gonna be happy if I don’t get a shiba Nope
@@torida_shibainu3189 I really don't recommend aa shiba inu please don't get a shiba inu they are very VERY stubborn and high maintenance please don't get dogs only for their looks
I had several "first dogs". When I was a toddler, my parents had two Afghan Hounds and a Great Dane. One of the Afghans was my play partner for years. When I was about 10 years old, the first dog thar was supposedly entirely my responsibility was a female mini-doberman. She was with me maybe two years. The neighbors three houses over had a boy with a severe mental disability. This dog took a liking to the boy, and when I was at school, she would somehow get out of the house and go play with him. After about a month of this couple coming every night to return the dog, my mom convinced me to give her up to this family. We lived there for a couple more years, and she seemed to be well taken care of. From 18 to 33 I had a very nomadic life, so, I did not had dogs. But at 33 I went to the pound just to see, and someone had found on a field a box with three pups, Labpei mutts, about three weeks old. Only one survived. She was about two and a half pounds when I took her home. Right now she is almost 6 years old, 55 lbs, and is looking at me from the couch with those beautiful hazel eyes of her. Since then we have rescued two more dogs. A senior blind Sammy, who is the loveliest most adorable dog, who right now is by my feet (the labpei is quite independent and not so affectionate, but loyal as none), and the small one of the house (at about 30lbs) is a very young, very rambunctious mutt, who seems to be a mix between a lab and a whippet. I don't see her, so she is probably sleeping in MY bed.
My family has had many dogs over the years. My first dog was a wonderful miniature Poodle. I decided a while back to get two Standard Poodles.....the best dogs ever. They are brothers from the same litter. As puppies, they were already more well behaved then most of our adult dogs had been. Added plus, no dog hair around the house. Loving, intelligent, obedient, playful, gentle....they are the total package.
My 1st dog was a Rottweiler. I spent years asking to have a dog and finally my parents caved in, due to brothers helping with the plea, so we went to see dogs ( with basic knowledge of the breeds we were seeing ) and then we came to our Rottweiler and it was love at first sight! Best dog ever, honestly, and made me completely in love with the breed and recently we got another ( as out first passed away a couple of years ago ) and still dream of a dog, well behaved, loving and easy to train with the basics.
My first dog was a Bernese Mountain Dog. I got him when I was 7 and he was honestly the best. He was one of the sweetest and most playful dogs I have ever met. He was my best friend and I miss him dearly. Thankfully now I have three other dogs who are just as amazing, but none of them will ever replace him.
My first dog was a red nose pitbull/bull dog mix. His name is Kano. He died in December of 2019. He was the best dog I ever had. Rest In Peace baby boy ❤️
i am so ready for a dachshund, heard they are stubborn and can be very annoying at times. I specially browsed through comments to see if someone had a dachshund.
@@TheRealRealOK Got one at last. We call him cookie. He hates my husband and barks and growls at him non stop. He is 6 months so hoping for calmer days to come. :)
My family's first dog was a miniature (the middle-sized) poodle. She was silver and despite my parents, neither of whom had ever had a dog in either of their families, was incredibly trainable, brilliant, sweet, and honestly other than the grooming, which my mom learned to do at home she was absolutely the PERFECT first dog. That said, this was back in the '60s and I very rarely see a poodle as nice as she was these days. We followed her with a few mutts, a Doberman, a Golden Retriever, a Pomeranian, a few Chinese Crested, an Australian Shepherd, a few more mutts and lots more Goldens. We typically rescue adult dogs the last 25 or so years and average keeping 3-4 dogs at a time. I think Golden Retrievers are the very best dogs for almost anyone, though I'd recommend them for kids over 5-6, and they do shed a TON twice a year. But they are worth every hair to me. We currently have 3 and one Doberman.
My family always had dogs, so I was raised with big dogs and loved them. But I always wanted a Chihuahua of my very own and my parents got me one when I was 12. I still love all dogs, but I have never been without a Chihuahua since that first one.
Our 1st dog was a beautiful silver minature poodle. We had him for 13 years. He was a wonderful fur baby. Though we owned 2 other different breeds thru the years, poodles are by far our favorites. Thank you for your video. Sincerely Connie
My first dog was Rough Collie!! He looked just like Lassie and he was so smart!! He knew how to count, speak, beg, play dead, and shake hands. He especially liked to shake hands to keep from getting into trouble and it worked every time😂😂😂😂
I have had all theses seven breeds of dogs ,but hands down dobberman Pinscher is the best,they are the most obdient,easily trainable, sturdy, lovely guard dog,and requires least grooming , only con they aren't good with kids,if ua an adult without kids dobberman Pinscher is your best bet,they share lots of love ...
I had a Kooikerhundje as my first dog, and despite them being a very rare breed, there is no other type of dog that I could recommend more. So relaxed, trainable and loyal. I wish they were easier to find. Ended up with a whippet as my 2nd dog that I absolutely adore.
My first dog was a rescue Dalmatian named fancy, she was a great dog with a lot of energy And a lot affection an loved everyone! even though she had been aboused for her first 2 years of life. I grew up with her, together we had the best of times!
My first pup was a St. Bernard when I was 15. I don't know what I was thinking, but he was the best dog ever. I swear he was my guardian angel. Had to put him down in January. Worst day of my life. Finally ready for a new puppy, getting a schnoodle in 4 weeks! Hoping he is as good as my Saint was.
We've always had Rottweilers, they might get a bad rap but they're gentle giants and just want to hang out with their people and hate being without you!
Trying to decide on my first dog and can’t decide between: 1. Shiba 2. Golden retriever 3. Husky 4. Samoyed 5. Springer spaniel 6. Cocker spaniel 7. Corgi
Suspicious Kermit (i11evn) yes! However, they would definitely need to be trained for a bathroom routine. Make sure you take them out at the same time.
I have a Malshi(Shihtzu/Maltese) named Sophia!!! She is full of energy & very lovable!! Sophia is my first puppy & I am crazy about her!! Very easy to train with much consistency! Good for condo living! I love my Malshi! 💜💜🐶
My first dog- the family dog was a Peekapoo (Pekingnese Poodle mix) a great dog but NOT child friendly! I was taught to treat him with respect and never try to pick him up because he would snap lol! Otherwise he was a great dog, very smart and fun to play with.
My first dog was a border collie I learned to walk holding on to the back of. My breed for the last 18 years has been the Sheltie. I cannot imagine having another breed!!
My family’s first dog was a Rottweiler but my first personal dog was an English Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Her name was Bundles and was part of my mum’s litter. Unlike her mother, though, she needed insanely amount of exercise that I couldn’t match. Eventually I found she would have a better life in a more suitable home. The family she ended up with also had her twin brother (they came from the same sack) and they are their babies. After she was in her new home I researched breeds to find the right breed for me. I ended up adopting a Yorkie who was perfect for me. I will always have Yorkies now, they’re the best!
I never really owned a dog per say, but I grew up with dogs courtesy of my grandparents. One of the first dogs I remember was Smokey, a GSD mix that originally belonged to my deceased uncle. There's also Blackie (A flat coated retriever), Zack (A peekapoo), and Maggie (Mixed breed, but she belonged to my great aunt and uncle on my grandma's side). Over the years, I watched so many pet shows (Thanks Animal Planet), read books about different dog breeds, took a night class at the local tech center, and I work with therapy dogs (In conjunction with special needs kids). Right now, I am neck deep in the research phase of choosing which breed to get first (There's so many breeds that made the short list that it's hard to narrow down [Examples are papillon, Icelandic sheepdog, silken windhound, greyhound, toy fox terrier, Norwich terrier, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel... See what I mean?] because of the variety).
The choice is usually made for me. I've never gone to pick out a dog. They always seem to find me. There's a lot to be said about rescues and I'm sure you have heard it all. But I do applaud you for doing research on which Breed is right for you. I wish more people would.
First dog I had as a child was lovely little girl staffie called cassie but the first dog I owned as an adult was a very loving girl cavalier king Charles called Flossy who sadly passed away this month
My first dog was a Lurcher (a greyhound mixed with a collie), she was pretty chill though a bit mad as a young dog. Definitely prone to wandering off when young, most sighthounds are though. At home she would be sleeping 80% of the time and the other 20% following you around the house.
My first and all the rest of my dogs have been shelties. They are so sweet and cute and amazingly beautiful! I don’t mind their shedding, it seems to be the fuzzy undercoat. I hate the hollow hair shedding of retriever and beagle dogs., Shelties are smart and love to play. Only other dog I’d consider is standard poodle.
I had a Beagle for a short time my pare ts thought it would be good for a companion dog and so did I since I came home from a service mission in California early and the doctor recommended. A Companion dog She was the sweetest I just wasn't ready to be responsible so we gave her a good home and visit her once in a while she would have been 13 this year rest in peace My Bella.
I am surprised that Cavalier King Charles didn't make the list. Cavaliers are good in apartments or houses, great with kids, super easy to train and they don't bark a lot only when necessary. They can be lap dogs and sporty too.
My first dog was a mutt from my older brother's old dogs only litter. She was a mix of anatolian shepherd, apbt, some type of hound and kangal. Her name was Sasha.
I’m not sure what kind of lifestyle you have but in general good dogs in general I would recommend are: Small dogs- 1. Bichon Frise- The Bichon Frise is considered a great all-around pet that is a playful yet gentle dog.They get along great with kids and other dogs. They have a soft, non shedding coat that stays incredibly soft even into adulthood. I have one I received as a gift. He’s the best! 2. Toy/ miniature poodle- The Poodle is a well-known, popular and versatile dog breed that is available as miniature, toy or standard size. These lovable dogs respond well to training and are highly adaptable, thriving in a variety of households - including those with children. Toy Poodles are an intelligent breed that suit people who can spend a lot of time with them.They don't have too many severe health problems and they come in 3 sizes. So basically, there’s a poodle for everyone! 3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel- This sweet and affectionate breed, and is of a small size and gentle demeanor. Their moderate energy level means they need daily exercise to maintain health, however they don’t need to be heavily exercised and only require basic grooming despite their medium-length coat. They also need basic training and respond best to positive reinforcement and praise, thriving in all kinds of households. They also get along well with children and other dogs. Papillon- As one of the most intelligent and trainable toy breeds, Papillons get along well with the entire family and adapt to a range of households. While their high energy level and inquisitive nature means they need a lot of exercise, they can amuse themselves with balls and other toys easily. Despite their fluffy coat, they have minimal shedding and respond well to positive reinforcement during training Medium- 1. Rough collie- A rough collie makes a great companion dog for a single person, but he will bond with all family members, not just the one who feeds him. ... Rough collies are intelligent, and they are always watching people and learning, so it is important to train them early and often. Large- 1. Similarly, the Golden Retriever is another wonderful pick for a first-time dog owner. Golden Retrievers love to spend time with their favorite humans and respond very well to positive training methods. This breed is perfect for a moderately active family. Another good pick is the golden doodle, a cross between the golden retriever and the poodle. This is a great dog for someone who wants the lovable kind personality of the golden retriever without all of that heavy shedding. The golden doodle has grown to be a very popular breed. 2. The Labrador Retriever is especially suited to active families seeking a medium- to large-sized dog.The Lab possesses several great traits that make them an excellent choice for first time owners. Labrador Retrievers are very smart. In fact, ranked as the seventh most intelligent dog breed. Coupled with their natural “team-player” demeanor, Labs are typically very easy to train. They’re also great with kids, and owners are unlikely to have much trouble socializing them to get on well with other pets.
Our first dog was a mutt. Very loyal. My own dog right now is a mix one, his father is a mix of Doberman and Labrador and the mother is a mix Japanese/German spitz.
My first dog who is about to be 1 is a German Shepherd mix. Got him at 14 weeks. We got him the day after Black Friday so we got everything on sale at PetSmart😂
I want a dog which is... 1. Cute big or small 😇😇😇 2. Who'll get along with my family 😊😊😊 3.who won't be so loud my mom doesn’t like so much shout 😠😠😠😣😣😣😣😵😵😵😵 4.who doesn’t shed so much 😱😱😱😟😟😟 5. Good for a first time dog owner,(I don't have any experience about training a dog😢😢😢😢)
@@lamiaprattasa4128 Goldern Retriever fits pretty well. They are big but not massive and they are very beautiful dogs. They are known to be THE Family dog breed. They generally stay pretty quiet. They need grooming but it's not so bad- I know what bad is, I have a Husky and She sheds year round (You could make a full dress out of all that fur she's shedding). They are easy to train and very eager to please their owners. If you train them right, you won't have any problems what so ever. Golden Retrievers do best in Temperate Climate, but they can handle cold as well as heat pretty well. One thing to remember is that they were bred to fetch things from water and they need exercise. Not a whole Ton, but they are not English Bulldogs. If you live in a small apartment and you decide on Golden, you must go out with it every day and provide it with enough exercise, so they don't grow fat and restless. They can develop joint problems like other big dogs, but they are generally healthy dogs. I honestly think that you should research the Golden Retriever. They are fantastic dogs, especially for first-time owner families!
My best advice is: Don't get any dog bred for Guarding like Doberman, Rottweiler or Pitbull. They are very protective dogs and in hands of inexperienced trainers, they can be aggressive and dangerous not only to other people but to the Owners as well. There is a reason why in some cities owning Rottweilers and such is Illegal. They can be very nice and gentle dogs, but only in hands of experienced owners and even then some may be overly protective and by extension display aggression.
Nice list, but I don't agree with Shelties for a first time dog owner without researching into keeping dogs with a high drive to learn and move. They're very energetic, can be overly fearful and aloof or fearfully aggressive if not thoroughly socialised, have moderate grooming needs, and are far too intelligent to not be trained and mentally stimulated to a high degree. Most first time dog owners probably don't want to do dog sports and competitive obedience, and those activities are where a Sheltie is in its element. Not that a Sheltie doesn't make an amazingly affectionate companion when it isn't doing work, but there's a reason why they're a favourite of dog sport enthusiasts :)
My first dog was a Springer Spaniel/Cocker Spaniel mix named Sammy. Then we got Penny, a lab mix. When I got my first apartment I got a Beagle mix named Dylan. After Dylan died I got a shelter mutt named Ivy. I don't know what kind of dog she is. I call her my 45 lbs lap dog.
My first dog was probably a Shar-pei/Lab mix. She was probably abandoned at 5 mos. and chased my landlord's little girl home, and said I'm your dog! She was with me for 12 years, and was a good friendly mellow dog. I miss her, but no dogs here. I mooch off the neighbor's dogs.
I want a companion, will walk at least 3 times a day, and go hikeing sometimes, but I have to be away for 8 hours a day for work pluss commune, i live alone in an apartman. Can't find a breed for me, the Dachshund seems most likely right now, but i'd like a medium size dog. Any ideas?
Golden retriever maybe! They’re awesome! Especially if it’s your first dog:) dachshunds are supercute and nice, but I think that they are a bit harder to train? And they are active dogs and haunting dogs. If you chose/will choose a dachshund it’s a great choice as well! They’re adorable❤️
The discussion is interesting. I grew up with different species from Indian to foreign dogs. But my part was ONLY PLAYING. Now I have a mongrel of my own. Adopted it one yr bk. With the thought of ....friendliness, less health and less grooming required. But training any dog requires skill. Now he is the BOSS. I am a lazy person . I need a lazy dog whom i can fit in my 2 bhk aswell as just potty train him and feed him .
