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i love big dogs but my mom wanted small dogs that dont shed so we got 2 mini schnauzers, they are very sweet but tend to bark. I have one sugestion, any dog you get i would take to the park or have it play with lots of other dogs or else they will turn out like my youngest schnauzer Quasar, (he has problems with keeping his underbite to himself)

but i suggest any one of the 3 sized schnauzers (giant, standard, mini) or rescueing a dog is a very good idea

I would suggest reading up on whatever breed of dog you start to really consider getting before you actually go out and get it.  I knew absolutely nothing about Australian Cattle Dogs and found one at a shelter that I seemed to connect with.  If I had read up on them, I might not have gotten him since I live in an apartment and that breed has so much energy that they need lots of space to run.  The only way I can keep him happy is to play frisbee with him all the time and to invent games to keep him from getting bored.

Just my opinion. If you are looking for a mixed breed of dog please check you local animal shelter. My BIG pet peeve is breeders who mix breeds and give them fancy names ( labradoodle, goldendoodle,puggles to name a few) and call them designer dogs and charge outrageous prices. There are so many mixes out there looking for loving homes. 

good points gloee!

also, dont get a dog cuz you saw one in a movie...bad idea...

Men in Black prob caused big problems in pug rescue..

Jordan,

You are right. There are so many pugs in rescue. Two of mine are rescues. Do your homework. Check out the health problems associated with the breed. I knew going in the problems with pugs and was prepared.

Kim

I agree that doing plenty of research is the best. Also, once you have narrowed down your search, be sure to meet and spend time with the breed and age of dog that you think you might like. The rescue group I work with has a "Meet and Greet" service where prospective adopters can go to members' houses to see just what our dogs are like. Nothing like having three 30 lb. Brittanys running at you full tilt as you walk in the door to get the idea of what living with one will be like!

It just slays me when people surrender dogs because they do EXACTLY what they were bred to do. Giving up a beagle because it barks, or a gun dog because it is too high-energy is so unfair to the dog and the people who then have to try and place that dog...