The BF is in no rush to get a dog. With how much he travels for his job, it's probably years off. I'm still trying to figure out what breed would best suit him, though. He might be open to adoption but I think he'd rather go the breeder route.
- Under 40 lbs, preferably between 15-30 lbs
- Low or non-shedding. He can deal with frequent grooming. Shedding drives him nuts. He hates being covered with hair after cuddling with my dogs.
- At least somewhat independent. He likes some cuddling and wants a dog to hang out with but doesn't like clingy/Velcro.
- Not DA. Doesn't have to be super friendly, just able to tolerate other dogs. Preferably ok with cats too if raised with them.
- Not soft. He's not harsh with dogs or I wouldn't support him getting one, but is stricter than I am. His home can occasionally be loud and chaotic. I think a very soft dog would generally be overwhelmed with him, and he would be frustrated with a dog that is so sensitive.
- Not too hard to train manners, but otherwise doesn't need to be particularly biddable. He wants a companion, mostly. Maybe some hiking and camping, but he's not in to dog sports or anything like that.
His dream breed is a Shiba, after reading a lot about them, but the shedding is turning into a deal breaker. I'm having a hard time coming up with a dog similar in temperament. The primitive breeds are so unique. He likes Airedales, too, but they're too large.
- Under 40 lbs, preferably between 15-30 lbs
- Low or non-shedding. He can deal with frequent grooming. Shedding drives him nuts. He hates being covered with hair after cuddling with my dogs.
- At least somewhat independent. He likes some cuddling and wants a dog to hang out with but doesn't like clingy/Velcro.
- Not DA. Doesn't have to be super friendly, just able to tolerate other dogs. Preferably ok with cats too if raised with them.
- Not soft. He's not harsh with dogs or I wouldn't support him getting one, but is stricter than I am. His home can occasionally be loud and chaotic. I think a very soft dog would generally be overwhelmed with him, and he would be frustrated with a dog that is so sensitive.
- Not too hard to train manners, but otherwise doesn't need to be particularly biddable. He wants a companion, mostly. Maybe some hiking and camping, but he's not in to dog sports or anything like that.
His dream breed is a Shiba, after reading a lot about them, but the shedding is turning into a deal breaker. I'm having a hard time coming up with a dog similar in temperament. The primitive breeds are so unique. He likes Airedales, too, but they're too large.
