Dog Health Questions: What dog breed is best for me?

i have been going through some hard times lately and in one year my sister is moving out of the house. she is my best friend and its going to be really tough...so i decided to help me with this i would get a dog of my own i am 14 but i love animals and would spend alot of time with my dog training it and playing with it. i was considering a lab retreiver mix or something like that. my family has two other dogs which are bechon and cavalier mix. my fam. lives on the water but the dogs we have hate to go swimming. i want a companion that will be like a friend for me and that i can hang with all the time. i would like a bigger dog...since thats more me and i would prefer a golden dog. i considered a retreiver but the hair seemed like such a hassle. do you have any sujjestion for what dog i should get?

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If you would like dogs that shed little or require grooming to a current point and would like a dog like a retriever, here are some options.

A Weinheimer
Training: These dogs are very smart. They are easily trainable.
Play: With affection towards family, these dogs will be playing to your liking and their's as well.
Love: Although they do great with family, Weinheimers are also loyal to one person. They will play and devote their time to you.
Size: They are pretty big. Roughly the size of a Golden Retriever. Their long legs and sturdy body keeps it strong.
Color: Their coat color isn't golden, but a navy grey.
Fur: These dogs require little grooming, since they have little fur. Though cutting their nails is important.

Anatolian Sheepdog
Training: They are easy to train and patient.
Play: Being a herding dog, they need a fenced area. They love to fetch and play a lot.
Love: They are attached to their master at young age. They please you.
Size: These dogs are large. Their bodies are long and they are tall in height.
Color: A tan color. Their ears and muzzle is hinted with black.
Fur: Weekly grooming now and then, they have short fur.

Labrador
Training: They should be trained as puppies. But if you spend time, training will be easy.
Play: They love to run around. They will play almost any time.
Love: They will love you for their entire lives. They like children as well.
Size: They are fairly large. Male and Female counter.
Color: A yellow tan.
Fur: They need brushing atleast three times a week. Their coat needs to be clean.

Hope this helped!

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• I think a Lab would be a nice dog for you. Labs are amazing amazing dogs! They're very affectionate, If you spend a lot of time on the water, Labs love swimming. They do need to be groomed, and they do shed. If you want a dog that doesn't shed, maybe a poodle. But I think that a lab is a good choice for you.


• Awwh I think you should get a pitbull! It would definately help you through your hard times! They are the best companions for a human!! I have to my self and they are big babys! Ones name is Remi and he's so funny! Me and my friend were trying to fill up water balloons the other day and he kept biting them! I couldn't stop laughing! Then we were playing catch with the balloon and he was jumping up trying to catch it! He's halarious! Please don't listen to anyone saying pitbulls are bad and mean because they are most definately not! Pitbulls just want to please their owners therefore they will do whatever their owner wants them to. Best of luck! If you end up getting a pitbull PLEASE email me at caykay4@hotmail.com or caylee7071@yahoo.com. I would love to see what it looks like and it's personality! If you would like I'll send you a picture of Remi! Hope you get a pitbull! :D


• http://puppydogweb.com/articles/the_best_dogs_to_fit_your_lifestyle.htm
  
  You should use that tool to narrow down your search. Becareful as to not get a stubborn or aggressive breed, since you are young. You want a energetic, happy, loyal breed that are intelligent. You want an athetic dog if you want to play a lot. I would recommend a Collie or a Herding-type dog. Those seem to make very good friends if a lot of time is spent bonding and training.
  
  I want a dog that will protect and be a fierce fighter if someone intrudes into my home. But I also want one that will be intelligent and loyal and kind. So I purchased two wolf hybrids. 50% wolf 50% german shepherd. I can handle such a breed since I've educated myself, I wouldn't recommend a hybrid. But I'm just giving you an example.