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Posted by Lynn on January 25, 2003 at 17:31:51:
In Reply to: Help- I am drowning posted by silogram on January 25, 2003 at 12:21:04:
Akitas and Bloodhounds: They will require a lot of socialization and training which your schedule may not permit. As was said earlier, Bloodhounds tend to have a hound-y odor. They are also not for house-proud individuals. Be prepared to carry a drool rag from room to room.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever: They are not just big Labs. They are dyed in the wool hunting dogs with a much higher activity level. I grew up in the Chesapeake Bay area, and the dog that is the CBR there is totally different than those I have encountered in the south. Temperament is often an issue in those bred in the south. I'm not sure why, but that's what I've noticed.
Viszla: A great jogging buddy. You'd do best to get an adult. Strenuous exercise such as jogging is to be avoided, especially in larger breed puppies, until the dog is at least a year old. They are high energy dogs and will probably do best crated when you're not home.
English Setter: I'm not too familiar with this breed.
Some other breeds to consider would be greyhounds (the original 40MPH couch potato), Great Dane... also a sofa spud once they're grown up, but they enjoy a good romp. A caveat about greyhounds is that they are perfectly capable of becoming a jogging partner, but they must be worked up to it, as they are sprinters. Many shelters also have mixes that are grown (don't have to mess with obnoxious puppy issues), are physically able to handle strenuous exercise, need a home, and don't cost as much as a purebred dog (more money you can spend spoiling the dog). You seem interested in larger breeds, and there are many medium to large mixes that make great pets but get overlooked. One such dog might well be a perfect fit for your family.
One last thing in regards to your schedule: I find that it's not so much the amount of time spent, but the quality of it. I have a crazy schedule... 2 jobs, full time student, but the time that I have is devoted to my dogs and they thrive on it even though it is not what the books say is a "proper" amount. I am in between shifts and just finished wearing out my greyhounds. They are so zonked out they won't even notice me leave.
Lynn