Sorry about the title I thought it would be funny considering the context. Any-who, so as many of you may know me from my post about kony (bird with gout) and many may know that my family is not responsible when it comes to animals nor caring. With that being said in short, my mom is now fixated on the idea of getting a dog (specifically a shiatzu) just because of their looks. She thinks it’s a tiny easy to care for dog because of the small size. But having done a lot of research I can safely say it’s not. It’s a lot of money, work, and time. Not only are my hands already full as it is being on top of konys gout, vet bills, job searching and not to mention college. I now will have to deal with a dog.
Does not matter the dog’s size or breed it’s still a dog with a unique personality. My mom knows nothing of breeders or proper paper work or the legal steps one should properly take if getting a dog from a breeder or shelter. She just wants to get one from her friend because it’s the easiest way. Well, that easy way will most likely result in us getting a dog that won’t be what we expect. Ever since she stated she wanted one I have been deep diving into research about dog breeds and their compatibility with birds. After much research while there are specific breeds that get along better than others the bottom line is I will never be able to leave a dog and a bird in a room alone together period.
I have already established future rules for the dog. It is never to be in the same room with kony (bird) without my supervision and even then kony will be inside her cage at all times when the dog is present. I am to only open the cage door after removing the dog from the room and closing my door completely. And if no one is home kony is to be kept in my room inside her cage door shut completely with the dog downstairs either in a crate (if we are sure, we will be back within the hour) or outside (we have an enclosed secure space in our backyard a dog can stay in). Basically, neither will be allowed together or near each other without my 247 supervision. A dog can do damage regardless of size or how well trained it is. Best to be safe than sorry.
I looked into a lot of dog breeds since the dog my mom wants to get will essentially be my problem. She has already basically shown that she does not intend to do the work to care for the dog. She basically will be having me walk it and care for it while all she does is cuddle with it. (Yes this does bother me). So in a sense her dog will really be my dog even though after my recent experiences I have come to the conclusion that I don’t want one anymore nor need one. Kony is enough for me.
At first, I was looking at specific dog breeds but soon I realized that all of them have flaws. Whether it be people saying the personality of the dog does not match the description to people saying the dog does shed a lot when websites say they don’t. This was useful though as now I know what mixes or breeds, I should avoid such as hunting dogs, shepherds and huskies. I made a list of what we would be looking for
Does not matter the dog’s size or breed it’s still a dog with a unique personality. My mom knows nothing of breeders or proper paper work or the legal steps one should properly take if getting a dog from a breeder or shelter. She just wants to get one from her friend because it’s the easiest way. Well, that easy way will most likely result in us getting a dog that won’t be what we expect. Ever since she stated she wanted one I have been deep diving into research about dog breeds and their compatibility with birds. After much research while there are specific breeds that get along better than others the bottom line is I will never be able to leave a dog and a bird in a room alone together period.
I have already established future rules for the dog. It is never to be in the same room with kony (bird) without my supervision and even then kony will be inside her cage at all times when the dog is present. I am to only open the cage door after removing the dog from the room and closing my door completely. And if no one is home kony is to be kept in my room inside her cage door shut completely with the dog downstairs either in a crate (if we are sure, we will be back within the hour) or outside (we have an enclosed secure space in our backyard a dog can stay in). Basically, neither will be allowed together or near each other without my 247 supervision. A dog can do damage regardless of size or how well trained it is. Best to be safe than sorry.
I looked into a lot of dog breeds since the dog my mom wants to get will essentially be my problem. She has already basically shown that she does not intend to do the work to care for the dog. She basically will be having me walk it and care for it while all she does is cuddle with it. (Yes this does bother me). So in a sense her dog will really be my dog even though after my recent experiences I have come to the conclusion that I don’t want one anymore nor need one. Kony is enough for me.
At first, I was looking at specific dog breeds but soon I realized that all of them have flaws. Whether it be people saying the personality of the dog does not match the description to people saying the dog does shed a lot when websites say they don’t. This was useful though as now I know what mixes or breeds, I should avoid such as hunting dogs, shepherds and huskies. I made a list of what we would be looking for
- Does not shed a lot (hypoallergenic preferably but not necessarily)
- Known to be quiet/ very calm and chill personality
- Does not need high levels of exercise just the basic walks after meals and a bit of play time indoors with toys
- Female (don’t want a dog that will hump all my future sorry but no)
- no dog breeds with squished faces as they are known for breathing problems aka vet bills (no offence but I would be a beginner dog owner I’m not experienced to handle those sorts of medical issues)
- Size ranging in medium to large but on the small side of the large scale (if I’m getting a dog I’m getting a dog not something to shove in a purse)