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1. Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?

• family has had several dogs but -my- dog from age 8-25 was a chihuahua, sadly not trained very well as i was a child. currently learning how to handle dogs better at my job

1. Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a reputable breeder?

• either is fine but i would prefer an adult dog (so rescue or retired breeder)

1. Describe your ideal dog.

• friendly and playful without being too off the wall in energy, able to be taken around new places as i moved to a very dog friendly area where everyone has theirs with them. something to encourage me and my roommates to go outside more/go on smaller trail walks. we are all gamers in our 30s so nothing we need to run marathons with. a bonus is if it has workable fuhair as i am a bather at a grooming salon and it would be fun to learn to groom my own dog

1. What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?

• shih tzu, toy/mini poodle, boston terrier, pug mixes, pomeranian. preferably toy/small dogs but medium ones aren't out of the question

1. What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?

• simple and nessacery commands like sit/stay/going to a crate if needed

1. Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?

• does grooming competitions count? if not with me then my coworkers could use them as a model

• on a work day i have around 5 hours of free time between coming home and going to bed

• daily walks and play, longer walks during off days/if i happen to have taken them to work

• daily, though i am starting to shy away from double/tripple coated dogs like a pom/spitz as the brushing can be a bit too intense sometimes

• toy to medium

• moderate amount. the only breed ive seen that sheds an intolerable amount is westies

• as i live in an apartment i would not do this. in my own yard maybe if the dog has good recall (my chihuahua had great recall/didnt walk far from me so she was not leashed at home)

• a good median or leaning towards independent. i sleep in a loft bed so a dog that is so clingy it needs to sleep with me would be a sad situation

• leaning toward eager to please. i'd prefer a dog that is more dog than cat

• i would like a much friendlier-to-strangers dog than the ones ive had in the past.

• i would seek training if that were the case but as i would like to have my dog in public/at work around other dogs id like a more dog-friendly breed

• dogs that are very escapey/good at climbing though i think this is more a sporting/bird dog trait

• one roommate is unemployeed/disabled so it would not be left alone but i also would not want a dog that is incapable of being alone if need be

• no standard poodles, though i believe that to be too big/unmanagable of a dog for me currently. roommates can help with basic needs though as we are on the 2nd floor the primary person to take the dog outside would be me, so training to use a puppy pad or being able to be put on a feeding schedule to manage potty breaks would be a must

• we have a chinchilla, a cat, and two lizards, so a breed with little to no prey drive would be prefered.

• no

• weight limit of 50lbs/typical "banned" breeds

• washington state, us

• mild climate of 30-50 in the winter and 50-80 in the summer

• i know skin issues are more genetic than breed specific but as both my chihuahua and last cat had skin problems i'd prefer a breed that is not known to be prone to them

• does anyone have any advice for applying to private rescue groups? i feel as though as soon as i put that i live in an apartment on my applications they throw it in the trash. every local rescue requires a fenced in yard/home ownership for even the smallest/laziest dog breeds. they also request very extensive medical records of previous pets but having just moved here from the south i'm sure my previous vets have more urgent things to do than dig through nearly decades old files for these groups and are leaving their emails on read.
  small dogs metaphorically fly off the shelves at the humane society so my other option would be breeders but i'd rather rescue an adult dog in need of a home than spend 3 grand on a new puppy. i know that texas sends their dogs all over the country but these out-of-town dogs arent afforded meet and greets so it seems like a mild gamble of taking their word for how the dog looks/behaves before adopting them.
  

Nordic countries that have bans on certain dog breeds have far fewer deaths than those that do not. Whose interest should weigh the most in society? That is the question asked by Sirkku Sarenbo, docent in environmental science.
In recent years, severe dog attacks on children, adults, dogs and horses have initiated discussion about different solutions to this social problem. According to interest organizations and private actors with a vested interest in dogs of the fighting dog type, breed bans are completely ineffective and no solution. They refer to, among other things, Danish studies where the researchers could not show that the breed ban had the desired effect on the number or extent of bite injuries on dogs and humans.
Already after two years, however, the number of bite injury treatments at Copenhagen's animal hospital had decreased, and at the end of June 2015, injury statistics from Odense Hospital showed that the number of dog-related injuries to humans had dropped by 15 percent.
The biggest difference is in the number of dog-related deaths. Nordic countries that have racial prohibitions have far fewer deaths than those that do not. The dogs that figure in fatal attacks on humans and other dogs are often distinctive working dogs selected for special tasks, and are rarely suitable for companionship alone. Although modern breeding is said to have reduced the dogs' desire and ability to perform their duties such as fighting, guarding or herding, case law testifies otherwise.
Legislative measures introduced so far, which were aimed at counteracting the problem with fighting dogs, have not had the desired effect, but have had the opposite effect. Dogs of fighting dog breeds have taken their place among the ten most common breeds in at least 54 municipalities, and dogs with a history of bites are mediated both under state auspices and via private interest organizations. New varieties have been developed and the statistics on the Swedish Agricultural Agency's dog register show that a remarkably large proportion of the dogs registered as fighting dog breeds had to change homes at least once after the new registration. This can also be seen in the animals that are relocated via the dog shelters, and in advertisements on Blocket.
The Swedish Kennel Club believes that a ban on American Staffordshire terriers (amstaff) would not work because the dogs are often mixed breeds. But a ban would surely strangle the basis for mixed breed breeding - because without so-called purebred dogs, we can't produce so-called mixed breeds either?
About 70 district court judgments from 2023 to the time of writing this year deal with prosecutions for causing bodily harm where one or more dogs caused the harm. In these cases, a diverse group of dog owners appear; some with criminal connections and/or substance abuse problems, but also completely ordinary people who invested time and resources to give a dog "a second chance", but who were surprised in a situation where the dog suddenly took its own initiative, attacked and seriously injured a outsider or his dog.
Should the businesses that rehome or import dogs for rehoming be exempted from liability when the rehomed dog bites? When dogs with bite histories are repeatedly rehomed to families with children? And who is actually the "responsible" and experienced owner who is so often asked for? Every dog owner needs a knowledgeable circle around him who can help with the dog - and every "responsible" owner can still make a mistake. Should we have dogs that attack and bite others as soon as they happen to get loose?
The dog organizations have been clear that the amstaff and american bully are worth preserving, but who is standing up for all the others whose dogs have been injured and bitten to death by them? How many poodles, dachshunds and labradors is an amstaff and an american bully worth? How does it feel to sit with your companion dog's body in your arms when the American bully has torn its head off? And the authorities think this was just an accident?
There are tools for assessing a dog's dangerousness and the prognosis of new attacks. Rehabilitation of a dog that has caused a severe bite injury is basically hopeless, and the probability that it will bite again is high.
More difficult to measure is the fear and feeling of insecurity that keeping dangerous dogs causes to those around them. Whose interest should weigh more heavily? The individual's interest in owning a dangerous dog - or that of those around them who have to adapt their lives to the dangerous dog in fear of being attacked?

• Yes. Had dogs as a kid but was not the primary caretaker.

• Probably a breeder so we can get a puppy with a predictable temperament.

• Will be happy at home by itself during the day while my partner and I work, but happy to go hiking on the weekends and generally be active with us on runs and in our backyard. Minimal to no shedding, not slobbery. Easily trainable and friendly.

• Considering Barbet, Poodle, PWD, Pumi, and Tibetan Terrier. Mostly due to medium energy levels, medium-large size, and low shed.

• Basic obedience, maybe some tricks. Would consider more if the dog really needed it.

• Maybe agility just for fun and to give the dog something to do, but no deep desire.

• A few hours each day. Walks in the morning and exercise in the evening. During the puppy phase would spend much more time at home to get the dog acclimated and would take them to puppy classes.

• See above.

• Happy to brush the dog regularly and take them to the groomer as necessary.

• Prefer medium to large dogs. No less than 20 lbs.

• Really not a fan of shedding. Prefer minimal slobber. Okay with barking.

• Preferred.

• Prefer snuggly but not at the expense of a dog prone to separation anxiety. Okay with a more personal space style dog.

• Preferably eager to please.

• As long as the dog isn’t aggressive it’s okay.

• No

• N/A

• On weekdays, regularly left at home while my partner and I work. On weekends we’d bring the dog with us on trips, take it hiking, or just hang out at home.

• My partner and I would share responsibilities caring for the dog.

• May get another dog in the future, but only if the first dog is okay with it and/or needs a companion.

• We don’t currently have children but would like to in the next 5 years, so would like a dog that’s okay with kids.

• No

• Bay Area, no laws or restrictions

• Mild weather. In winter avg low is 40F and in summer avg high is 80F. Rarely rains. Never snows.

• No additional information.