r/DogBreeds101

My birthday is this Christmas and I really want a Dachshund for my birthday, I’m very attached to getting one and they’re genuinely my spirit animal. But I’ve been researching and everything is saying they need a lot of time devoted to them and I’m nervous about IVDD. I go to a performing arts school so I’d be away from the dog on weekdays and maybe longer after school/weekends for rehearsals and things like that. I also have a very active social life so I do go out often. If needed though, I would cut back on hanging out to support the dog and let it out etc. Should I try to get one or look at different options? And if so, does anyone know a good small dog breed that is affectionate but can be at home without me for hours at a time? I have family to hang out with the dog and another dog at both my houses.

TLDR; I want a dachshund but I go to an arts school and have an active social life so I don’t know if I should look for another option and get one later in life or try it out.

My wife and I are looking to get a pup in a year or two and are considering a couple of breeds. Before kids we’ve had a senior boxer and a young dogo. We had to re-home the dogo right after giving birth to our first (she became very aggressive to our boxer and there was an opportunity to rehome her to a dog trainer with a farm. We get regular updates and have visited. She is doing great!).

Our boxer died two years ago and we ready for another pup. I’ve been interested in Dobermans for a while. One thing that “concerns” us is we’ve read that they typically bond to one member of the family. There are five of us (three kids under 7) so we need a dog that will be be bonded to all of us.

Those with kids / multiple people in the home, is this worry over blown or do they really only stick to one person?

Happy to get any other tips on the Doberman as a family dog! (We plan on doing IPO / protection work as well).

Mine is a French bulldog I love them so much!!

I hope I’m tagging the right community lol

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

* No, have had a Pitbull and Australian cattle dog

2. Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a [reputable breeder]

* No preference , purebred preferred but absolutely willing to rescue. No poodles or doodles

3. Describe your ideal dog.

* Family friendly, active enough to adventure and exercise and go out but also okay when I have to be at work for 8 hours (my boyfriend gets home 4-5 hours after I leave for work so they won’t really be alone too too long), great with kids, easy to take in public

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

* Have not found one yet that I’m specific to, but no poodles/doodles or small breeds

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

* Basic obedience , water training (maybe dock diving as a fun activity) , fun tricks , some agility for fun

6. 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?

* nothing specific no not really just more for fun

**Care Commitments**

7. How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?

* Any and all time I have really I don’t mind devoting it to my dog, but also at the same time okay with chillin on the couch or bed with me without needing attention

8. How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?

* 1-3 hours - long walks, runs , hikes, lake days, dog parks

9. How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?

* weekly , yes open to do grooming at home or professional to do it regularly

**Personal Preferences**

10. What size dog are you looking for?

* medium-large

11. How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?

* not a big deal at all (besides slobber I don’t like slobber)

12. How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?

* would love to be able to train them properly to be a good off leash dog etc hikes or adventures like camping

**Dog Personality and Behavior**

13. Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?

* snuggly and loving family dog

14. Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?

* eager to please

15. How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?

* willing to alert or protect , greeting strangers and visitors be chill if the dog is chill and friendly

16. Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?

* no.

17. Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?

* dog aggressive , human aggressive

**Lifestyle**

18. How often and how long will the dog be left alone?

* 4-6 hrs max

19. What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?

* other people in home don’t care on pref dog, ofc be friendly to roommates and whatnot, not really involved in care

20. Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?

* not at the moment, down the line maybe another dog

21. Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?

* yes, all under 10 at the moment

22. Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?

* plan to rent yes, will make sure that we find a place that isn’t specific on restrictions

23. What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?

* ARIZONA, USA . Not aware

24. What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?

* ARIZONA - hot AS HECK in summer 90-115 degrees farenheit and 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit in winter

**Additional Information and Questions**

25. Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.

* No additional information.

26. Feel free to ask any questions below.