My first was a rottweiler and he was the calmest, nicest dog ever and training him was so easy. My second rottweiler however was extremely hyper and required so much attention and training
The dogs from shelters appreciate everything so much more then dogs from breeders in my experience all three of the ones i got from shelters were so good compared to the three i got from breeders
@@heehoopeanut420 yeah you got a problem with that farm dogs good dogs shelter dogs good dogs they get mistreated they wander up just want love got a problem with that
@@ughugh1011 I've never actually adopted a dog on my dogs but adopted me at one point I had five and they all wandered up from the woods randomly onto my farm I love those dogs Happy memories
I rescued a Black Labrador from the pound/kill shelter. The vet said she was around two years old. I am 56. She picked me. My dad and I went to see her at the pound. They said do not call to her, just sit and watch. She walked around smelling the floor. Then she walked up to my dad and licked his hand. She then looked at me across the room and ran and jumped up and gave me a hug and kisses so much. I immediately hugged her back and gave her a kiss back and said yes! We have been together for two years now. I love her to death!
It’s also very important to consider your lifestyle. My 80 year old grandmother got a Labrador and had to give it to my aunt’s in laws because they are experienced dog owners and she couldn’t handle the amount of energy and playfulness. She was told they are great first time dogs. I recommended she get a cavalier and now she’s very happy, the dog is very happy, and I told her I am willing to take her dog in if she were to pass since I’m an experienced owner
They are MUSCULAR and can hurt you accidentally (like affectionate head bump to your teeth) and they eat everything on the street like hoover. I everyday see them on the street with muzzles because owners just give up on training "leave it" command.
@@mirofeya they are sort of strong, but at 6'2 I've had a leashed lab in each hand, both pulling as hard as they could and there was no danger of them slipping loose or really pulling me. They are so smart, so eager to please and so food drivien that training them feels so easy compared to other breeds! People automatically assume they are friendly I think though.
I found a baby black lab under my dad's car in a parking lot when I was 8. Brought him home, and without any issue at all he lived with us for 18 years. He was perfect. He passed last year and I miss him so much. I can't recommend them enough for first time owners. My boyo had epilepsy, but that didn't stop him from enjoying life in the slightest. He was clever, he was kind, he was really active, he demanded pets from everyone, and he was just the sweetest boy in the world. RIP Lucky. 🖤
@@alexis_zamora My dad made a point right away that whatever kind of life he was about to have, it was better than hiding under a car as a little pup. So he was lucky right away. And for once, the name wasn't a curse. After I moved out and he passed, my parents registered for and now operate a dog shelter. So Lucky brought luck not just to himself, but to a loooot of other stray doggos. ❤
@@thelexicon7294 Thats really cool that your parents did that... I had a dog named lucky that was rescued from under an abandoned house and unfortunately he died of heartworms at a young age but I plan to open a shelter in his honor as well ❤
My parents rescued a yellow lab and we had him until I was about 10. Lived to around 14-15 and I never saw him growl or bare his teeth once. Even around other dogs, calmest most well behaved pet I've ever known.
I rescued a schnauzer poodle mix from the shelter and she was the best dog. So smart, protective, and picked everything up super fast, and really intuitive towards everyones emotional state whcih made her a huge comfort when I'd have a panic/anxiety moment. I miss her so dearly. She wasn't everyone's cup of tea but she was my cup of tea. ❤️
I think it's important to point out that cavaliers have all sorts of issues because of inbreeding. A lot of people know about pugs and boxers and french bulldogs, but these are just as problematic. Before getting one you really need to dig deep into whatever breeder you're thinking of getting it from. Honestly, between a king Charles and, Say, a yorkie, I'd rather people get a yorkie or a Jack Russell. They also have their potential for behavioral issues, but those are fixeable, the King Charles's health problems are not.
@@Denozo88 because the dogs in rescue centres come from bad breeding. No well bred dog ends up in a shelter, there will always be a contract with the breeder of a well-bred, ethically-bred dog to return the dog to the breeder if you can’t care for it anymore. All the behavioural and health issues that come from a poorly bred dog bought from a puppy mill or backyard breeder will be the same with a rescue dog, because you’re ultimately getting a poorly bred dog either way. Adopt don’t shop does nothing to stop bad breeding practices because idiots on the internet use it to shut down any conversation about ethical dog breeding, and education on what to look for in a breeder is much more useful than a blanket statement designed to shame people for buying puppies instead of help put a stop to bad breeding.
@Jennifer Rush I agree on the point of picking better breeder if getting puppies. I disagree and only because my personal experience has shown me otherwise. Rescues do not always have the same issues as with my rescue he has none of the health issues associated with the breed. He is a king charles spaniel.
@@Denozo88 not every puppy mill/byb puppy will have health issues either edit: glad your dog is well, and happy 👍 the health and well-being of the dogs is why it’s important to have these discussions.
All these people going on about labradors but finally some cavalier love!! Cavaliers are genuinely so friendly, affectionate and loving. They are by far one of the most well behaved, good natured dogs.
I Own a golden and a cavalier..id say the smarter dominant dog is the cavaier.. and the sweeter more innocent one is the retriever.. both are very sweet dogs.. love them bolth equally. The retriever is scared faster and a lot more clingy and energetic.. cavalier have a strong mindset.. knows what she wants and how to get it.. very strong begging skills..
I had a miniature schnauzer as a 1st. Ngl, they are chill, can be chill but it’s really important to let them get their energy out. I’d say they can be very independent, but they are the most stubborn shits on earth. And at old age they just stop responding to you. I wouldn’t say it’s a good first pick but they are the loyalest dogs in my opinion and are quite smart so they are pretty lovely.
If u get a lab or a golden or a lab u need a yard and also go out for walks atleast 1 time a day for 1 hour+ and have them off leash most of the walk.. (dis goes for most breeds though, but u cant have a big dog without doing it they will wreck ur house otherwize)... also walking keeps them fit and healthy.
I adopted a puppy from a shelter and he was relatively generic looking and really young, so they couldn't determine the breed/mix of breeds, only that he's probably a medium size dog(he was found abandoned and needed attentive care because of his age). I said okay, I vibe with him and he vibes with me. My guy grew into a 60kg great dane looking monster, and I love him to death. I dont recommend a dog this huge as your first lol
@@sydneygorelick7484 yep. I lived in a small apartment back then too. And nothing could possibly prepare me for the amount of food he inhales on the daily.
I researched American Staffordshire and spoke with friends I hadn't been in touch with in over 30 years...I have an American Staffordshire that is a 100+lb service dog and I would choose this breed ANY day (I grew up with little dogs and I'm not a spring chicken)
Same happened to me! My male dog is now 21 month old and grew into a monster,an elegant one that runs like an Arab horse with huge paws and teeth like a shepard-he loves cats 🐈 , but he’s short tempered with rivals... Still needs some extra education dogs 🐕
One word about golden retrievers, they absolutely can be high high energy. My parents got one and he’s an absolute menace, whole litter was like that too it seems. Rip their dreams of a nice relaxed dog lol.
My dog is a mutt too, more specifically a jack Russell, corgi, german shepard and the rest is unknown. She is incredibly intelligent and so kind and lovable. Personally I'm not a huge fan of pure bread dogs because I like the unique look and personality of mixed dogs.
My brother's first dog and the first dog in our whole family was a showline labrador retriever. She is now 7 years old, and she is the kindest, gentlest little tank of a dog. She basically trained herself and is so smart. We love her to death. Now I have my first dog, a mixed breed I rescued from Romania and our labrador has been the biggest help in the process to get my dog settled to her new life. Bestest doggo.
Knowing absolutely nothing I got a Siberian Husky for my first dog. My goodness its been an experience. Insanely high energy, shes ready to roll at about 6 am and if I dont take her outside to run at least a couple times a day shes impossible to deal with but with that being said shes got so much personality and I love her tons.
@@gageb556 A pet is not a substitute for a lack of personality. A reason to adopt one is because you either like the breed or you want to home one or more of them. Who cares if a lot of people have them?
I'm on my 4th, but this is my first one that isn't pure bred, she is half golden retriever, but they have all been equally amazing. I doubt I'll ever own a dog that isn't a lab or golden.
I miss my black lab. Best dog ever. Insane amount of energy. My brother's and I would take care of him because we all worked different shifts. That dog would go on 8 to 10 walks a day plus 3 to 4 hours of playing fetch. He loved it.
Rescues! Not all of them are aggressive or have terrible health. I volunteer at a shelter and boy some of these babies are the sweetest things! Also we have so many existing dogs in this world who need a home so badly, you’re doing a good deed
All my dogs as an adult have been rescues I wouldn't go and pay thousands of pounds for some bits of paper I will always adopt. Yes they may take a little while to settle in but you might not know their history but I've only had issues with my current dog. She came from Spain, I don't think she'd ever been in a house, she wasn't socialised and fear bit but it's 3 years later and a more loving, loyal protective little dog you will not find ❤ (I'm biased😂)
@MeOutside I've got a 16 year old tabby that I got when she was 6 weeks old and she was so small I had to bottle feed her. I'm am all animal kind of person and will always rescue whether it's a cat,dog, rabbit, horse there's perfectly gorgeous animals put there that need a home through no fault of their own. My friend runs a rescue and had a dog returned because it cast its hair..... People suck animals don't imo
I may not be a dog trainer but my 1st dog as an adult was a great Dane. Wonderful dogs. Easily trainable and low level energy. Big and scary to strangers. Very protective. Just love them! ❤️
As a Cavalier owner, please, please educate people on the health issues. Make sure that the parents are health tested, make sure the grandparents are health tested. Make sure that the parents aren't bred from under the age of 2. They are the most amazing dog but come with lots of health issues. They can even with insurance end up costing so much money. Not a dog that I'd recommend as a first time owner. Education and health tested breeding are key.
Or get one mixed with something alot more healthy. We had a chihuahua cavalier mix and he had all the best traits of a cavilier with none of the health issues and lived to be 16.
@@Vannabee13 unfortunately this doesn't mean a healthy dog. Quite often you're just combining two lots of health problems into one. Research and health testing are key to keeping Cavaliers going but with less health problems.
Surprised you mentioned KC Spaniels: multiple health problems including mitral valve disease, heart murmurs and syringomyelia. There's not enough breed variation.
I know, shocking. He has recommended the CKS in loads of his videos. Health issues are beyond sad. No health tested parents can guarantee the health of puppies as they often develop these issues above 5 years old, so if parents are tested before then it will never get picked up. Like a lottery. And I believe SM cannot be reliably tested for at all, which is one of their main issues. Surely health matters as much as temperament. So sad.
From personal experience none of mine developer any issues till they were past 9 and my mothers didn't have heart issues till he was 12. From personal experience love you Merlin its a blood line issue. They purer the Cavalier King charles the earlier they come. Mine is 13 with only issues relating to a seizure he got and old age dragging him down.
I had laboradors all my life. My last dog was a lab pitbull mix. The most beautiful boy you could ever imagine. He gave me 17 years of unconditional love and support.
I’ve never had a purebred dog. I’ve only had mutts, all German Shepherd X from the SPCA and they’ve all been awesome. I always think adopt don’t shop as there’s so many dogs in shelters needing loving guardians. But I do appreciate knowing about the different breeds as any mutt I get will have traits of either parent. My favourite dog has to be the Newfoundland but GSD is next!
mutts also tend to be less affected by health related issues as they arent so "inbred", but a lot of dogs from animal shelters suffer from issues stemming from being in an adoption center, just like humans tend to do (separation anxiety, aggression caused by fear, etc.) which requires more bonding and training. of course the severity changes from each dog, but especially for first time dog owners or people with (small) kids buying from a breeder who really takes care of his dogs, might be the better alternative.
My soul dog was my first dog, a rescued corgixjrxcollie combo. He was so smart, very eager to please and stuck to my hip. Such a well behaved and sweet boy, miss him dearly 💕
I love how you recommended the dog breed with the most health issues. Norway has even banned Cavalier King Charles Spaniels saying that “breeding this animal is just cruel and being cute is causing them suffering.” 70% of these dogs are guaranteed to get ear infections and they are prone to heart failure. Do not get this dog if you care about them
Just finishing my first first year with a dog. She's a rescue, and half Staffy, half Frenchie. We realised she wasn't ideal for first time owners very early, but we'd already fallen for her by that time, and we were determined to make it work. I'm not going to lie and say it's been easy, but it has definitely been worth the effort. She's a sweet girl, and she deserves it.
Labrador retrievers really be the best dogs. I work at petsmart and whenever pet parents drop off labs at the pet hotel they’re usually so well behaved compared to other dogs. And the goofy zoomies some of them get when you’re taking them out of the kennel is cute to see
I grew up with two labs (yellow and chocolate). The yellow was a sweet but boisterous and strong. The chocolate was calm but dumb as a bag of hammers. The first dog I had that was actually mine is my miniature poodle Bichon mix, and she's still going strong over ten years later. She's smart, sweet, and perfectly manageable.
The king charles might be super cute and lovable, but unfortunatly prone to genetic defects which cause severe health problems. That's something someone should mention, so people can make an informed decission.
For the papered pure breds definitely. If its a rescue depending on what their situation is like mine. He has no health issues that the breed has shockingly.
@@Denozo88 If your "rescue" has no health issues that all "purebred" Cavs are 100% prone to, I'm betting it is because he is not a purebred Cav and has a shot of Cocker Spaniel in him. I've seen a lot of "pet" Cavs that show Cocker ancestry, albeit their adoring owners can't see it and would deny it if they are told.
@DoubleDogDare54 Merlin is not a purebred and is a bit stockier and shorter than my mothers who is a papered show dog level of the breed. We don't know his mix but he does have a shorter nose with my theory being pug influence is heavy. The pure breds are more prone due to a small gene pool.
@DoubleDogDare54 We think he is more toward the british side of the breed. That side of the breed have more of the pug in the face but are size, mannerisms and coloration of the spaniel. He is a tri color, long eared, flag for a tail with a penchant when he was younger for chasing birds and squirrels. much bigger than a full sized pug. He fits barely on my pillow. The only thing he shares with a pug is his airway structure.
We just got a Wheaton terrier. It doesn’t bark, doesn’t shed, and it’s 8 weeks old and already knows how to sit. It’s a very loyal breed, and it’s great with kids. You can’t really beat that
as somebody who has worked with dogs in different settings and for a while, good luck lmao. every single one ive seen in daycare, boarding, and grooming environments is NUROTIC lmao. pretty sure every wheaton that comes into the grooming salon (where i work now) has to be on some type of sedative lol.
not saying this in a negative way btw, they can be great, but you definitly need to understand to have a very high energy bred who is gonna need a ton of training
So true. My Labrador was the laziest sod but most of them all have very vibrant personalities revolving around play, food or sleep. Mine was the latter two, so low maintenance and easy to train and a gentle giant. I miss him every day!
I recently adopted Lab mix from the shelter and let me tell you: I knew already labs and goldies are chill, but I am still amazed how gentle he is and so relaxed and easy going ❤
@@rucerius4968 it's certainly an adventure 🙂 he is currently very easily distracted outdoors and still on the long lead. I might have gotten lucky with the temperament. Either that or we put enough mental stimulation into him. Either way, he's not been too destructive and knows how to follow orders.
@@AngusMcIntyre My first took a while to settle down when outdoors, the second was good after a couple months. Keep him busy, give him a job and he won't be destructive. Mine would spend hours every day chasing a tennis ball. If it wasn't for my work hours I'd have another already.
Same with Australian Cattle Dogs, damn those aussies can really drive you nuts haha, good thing my mom is very experienced with dogs because as much as I absolutely love our heeler I could never own one
Had one, who came to me through rescue at 14 weeks. He was from working stock, the absolute smartest boy ever. They're bred to run over 100 miles per day and think independently, so they need vast amounts of exercise - room to really run, honestly - and mental exercise such as challenges or jobs to do. Amazing dogs, but I agree about not being beginner dogs. Nor for sedentary people who dislike being outdoors most of the time.
We got retired racing greyhounds. So perfect. They come already mostly trained. The rehoming agencies want you to succeed, so they make sure you have access to trainers, lots of training documentation, and you get a whole community because they organise owner-dog events and lots of things that are really great for support. I know my retired racer's trainers, medical and racing history, plus the people who cared for him after retirement. My girlie was not a retired racer. She was raised as a pet by elders who passed. She has been very different than my retired racer. A lot more work. But, the rehoming agency knew us from our first dog -- who was considered a "more challenging" greyhound -- and they saw how happy and well trained and cared for he was. They knew I would be dillgent with her. And, she's great. Far more "doggy" than our retired racer, but just a fantastic fit for our family -- once we trained the 'problems' that she had (lots of anxiety/reactivity -- just took time for her). I recommend them to anyone who can handle a larger dog -- and most of them are far more docile, chill, and timid than my two knuckle-heads. But, I can only highly recommend them. :)
When you have a chocolate lab retriever and she is still hyper, acting like a puppy at 14. SHE IS A SPEEDSTER TO! Only thing we were able to teach her were basic commands like sit, lay down, and come here or heel for other dogs. Does she know commands? Yes. Does she listen to them as intended? No. Does she listen to them when she knows she is in trouble for getting into the trash or on the counter? Absolutely. Is she independent? 100%. No doubt. Sweet girl, not aggressive at all. Just.. stubborn. Very smart too!
I’ve taught my chocolate lab (yellow lab is to chill and lazy) to ‘box’ when I punch the air she’ll jump up and hold my hands. Also taught her how to kinda ‘play dead’ I’ll go bang bang and she’ll flop on to her back for tummy rubs. This after like 7 months of her refusing to learn more then sit. My choc lab (1) is definitely on a different level of activity to my yellow (3) even compared to when my yellow was her age. Go on a 1 km walk yellow straight to bed sleeping for and hour or 3. Chocolate lab… does not matter 1 km walk or 6 km run (on a farm following a car) she will still have bundles of energy. Nice to know that I’m in for many years of one super hyper dog and one chill dog. 😂
My only issue with labs is when owners who aren't ready to learn how to train or socialize and get labs and than the dog can be aggressive. I've seen it happen a lot and it sucks because most labs are SUCH amazing dogs and they're so easy it's sad when people don't even work with the easy baby 😭
Not training your lab doesn't make them aggressive its the environment, i think those people probably either had other aggressive dogs or treated the dog poorly
There’s also Two different types of labs. American and British. American labs are athletic dogs that need more exercise and training than the British lab. Had an American lab mixed with a rottie. She was Super athletic And muscular. She could run for Miles.
My first dog, which I got only a couple of years ago, is a Bichon Frise. I wss looking to adopt instead of buy, so I answered an ad on the Internet. It said the dog was a poodle. He was found on the streets, so virtually no fur when he was found. My main criteria was non shedding. He's smart, sweet, and as it turned out, pre-trained. He's a lovely dog.
My first dog was a miniature pinscher and he’s surprisingly an amazing first-time dog. He can hike all day long or lounge about and he’d be just as happy as long as he’s by my side. He’s 10 years old now and he still looks like a puppy ❤
Our first dog for my daughter was a cavalier King Charles we named Polly. Such beautiful memories of my daughter walking Polly around our block in her little dolls pram. Such a placid,affectionate little doggy who just loved cuddles. Miss and❤you Polly
My first dog was/is an Irish terrier x Rhodesian ridgeback. He was from a rescue and there was some huge dogs that honestly looked lovely but Simba was the only one who looked full of personality when he jumped up on the glass and did that adorable dog smile, got him nearly eight years ago and he’s turning eight this year. Love him so much and wouldn’t change him for the world.
Our first and only dog is a Keeshond, he's an absolutely amazing dog but he does take insane amounts of grooming. We didn't get a labrador or golden retriever because of their tendency to obesity and our lack of faith in ourselves to prevent said obesity. They're also a bit bigger than we wanted. We were confident in our ability to groom our dog though, since we'd had show cats for decades. Keeshonds are amazing dogs if you don't mind daily brushing!
My first dog was a Dachshund. She may not have been well trained beyond a few commands but I didn't really care about that she was the sweetest most cuddly dog ever. There's no animal she wouldn't accept as her friend she cuddled cats, ferrets, other dogs, rats and any person that came over. Rosie just loved to love.
Yes! My first dog when I moved out is a greyhound. Generally healthy, very mellow, easygoing, low exercise requirements, quiet, gentle. I could go on, I love my greyhound to pieces. He's my heart dog ❤️
Also one thing I would like to add is that they snuggle whenever you want and they look so happy doing it aswell, andthey are always ready to go for a walk or just stay inside
I think they don't make the top of the list because they can be difficult to get - ex-racers at least. I know someone who's family wanted to adopt one and the amount of paperwork they had to do was extremely intense, and they were ultimately rejected even though they had the space and money for a regular dog, and no past history that would raise red flags.
Love ALL those dogs. I lucked into a Greyhound/Boxer mix. She was my first dog as an adult. I had dogs growing up (A Cocker Spaniel and a Cocker/Border Collie mix) but no dog has ever been more manageable than a Boxer’s personality with a Greyhound’s energy level. She is the best.
My family had the best yellow lab. She was a big girl, over 100 lbs, but she was gentle and loving. Only issue is that she would find dead deer in the woods and bring them to the house. Dad LOVED that. My husband and I love Newfies. Our second one is 11 months old and already around 28 inches and over 110 lbs. She, too, will be a big girl. The puppy stage is challenging, but as an adult, I would think the breed would be good for a relatively inexperienced dog owner. They are Goldens on steroids. Docile, sweet, and lazy.
My first dog ever was a dalmatian, but i was like 6 so it was mostly a family dog so I really didn’t share many responsibilities with him other than playtime lol he was such an energetic boy
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I'd put the Golden over the Lab every time for newbie owners. A lot of labs take close to two years to settle down into calmer adults. It's been my observation that the Golden gets over the puppy phase in about half the time. At least here in the USA, perhaps there are some differences in the bloodlines across the pond.
I think maybe you have more experience with working lines labs, which are, well, for working, so they're much more energetic. Showline labs are a lot more chill. I do feel like labs are less unendingly joyful than the goldens and a bit more headstrong, but not by that much.
I have a standard poodle as a first dog and she's amazing ,a bit over enthousiast as a pup . But that's probably part our fault. But super sweet smart friendly to everyone . Also doesn't shed which is a nice extra . Absolutely lovely puppy . She also vibes really well in whatever environment she's chill when we're chill and active when we are
Nope, they don’t. But you will need to brush them as their fur gets longer or just shave them down periodically. Never get a doodle: they’re overpriced mutts and coat consistency is unpredictable unlike a full bred poodle.
Got a Labrador as my first dog (still alive) and they are an incredibly nice dog to have. Mine never went through much of a biting phase. The only thing though is that you need to make sure to take them outside quite a lot bc they are filled with energy which is expected from most large dogs tbf.
My first dog was mix between a Belgian shepherd and a Husky. She was very vocal but easy to train, loved every dog she met and also every person. Miss her everyday
My first was an Aussie shepherd. She had lots of energy but she was easy to train when we buckled down and just did it. Now I have the chillest German shepherd. She doesn’t bark she just whines when she wants to go on a walk.
The lab is My favourite dog but they are absolutely plagued with health conditions, especially with joints and it can make them hard to own as they get older. It is just heart breaking seeing them suffer. I have now lost 3 at under 10 years due to joint issues. Got a jack Russell now, what a great dog he is and no real health conditions.
Thats interesting because I've known a lot of labs that live well over 12-13 years old and didnt really develop joint issues before hitting those ages. Might be a thing of breeding lines? They were all showline. Might have something to do with it, idk.
Get a working bred Lab, much sounder. Any breed of dog I get is always working lines because of soundness issues. Also whatever the breed make sure the parents have been health checked. I think this man is an idiot recommending show lines of breeds that are known to have serious health issues.
Reputable breeding. Look for health testing. Most labs are obese too. Out of all breeds, they have some of the highest obesity rates. That destroys joints. Lots of premature arthritis. Massive increase in leg injuries.
If three of your labs went so early you might have a problem overfeeding at a young age, because that is the battle most owners of labs lose. This is also the main factor you can influence when it comes to joints. A lean lab is a healthy lab, but in my village 7 out of 8 labs are way too fat! And if you tell them as a vet you get told... but the others look the same.... Well, yes
@@lynnm6413yeah, I also think that's the case. I've always had pretty fit retrievers and none of them had joint issues, apart from one lab, but when he began to show signs of it he was already almost 14. In the rural area where I live the situation is not so bad, but every time I travel to the city I'm always shocked at how unbelievably big the labradors are. I'm not kidding, almost all of them are severely overweight, if not obese, and you can definitely see how it's affecting their health just by watching how they behave, how slow they are and how quickly they get exhausted. I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up developing joint problems at an early age. And yes, it's definitely an overfeeding problem, since retrievers, and especially labs, are genetically engineered to be a bottomless pit when it comes to food. If you combine this trait with an overindulgent or inexperienced owner that's prone to give in, a fat dog is the only outcome possible. Also, slightly changing topics but I need to point this out because it's disgusting, these last few years I've noticed that more and more people seem to think obese pets are super cute and funny, and "perfect just the way they are". Like, no, if you want to make unhealthy choices for yourself go ahead, it's your life, but when it comes to other living beings in your care, be it kids or pets, you have to put aside your beliefs and do what's objectively best for them. One thing is overfeeding because you're ignorant or inexperienced, but if you're doing it on purpose to make your pet "chonky" because you think it's cute and food=love and happiness it's another story, and should absolutely be considered a form of animal abuse
My first dog was a rescued Siberian Husky. He was great with everyone and everything. Never met a stranger. Did agility with him for years. Match the dog to your personality and lifestyle.
Border terrier. Fab little dogs. Will walk for miles or lounge about. No bother with other dogs and LOVES people. Mine wants every stranger we encounter on a walk to be her friend.
I love my border terrier. She could (prior to knee surgery) walk for hours but then happy to relax all day. My Jack Russell is the same. The difference between the two is the border needs to go to the groomers yet still sheds s bit where as Jack Russell just sheds her hair.
easily the one who steals your heart 100% when you see a dog and you fall so in love with that dog that you are willing to give your life for the dog if you have to that's the dog who is your true love
My dad had a Labrador, he was such a good boy and my dad didn’t have to keep track of him as he was always a step behind or right where he left him. Unfortunately he started to suffer from dementia and ended up a wanderer and my parents had to look for him everywhere when he slipped away somewhere. He became 14 and died when I was 3-4, I barely remember him but he was so kind and I loved hugging him.
Every person I know who owns a lab, is unable to handle the energy and attention they require. I had one growing up and don’t think I’d ever own one again lol. I’ll take my stubborn malamute haha.
I had a Black Lab crossed with a Springer Spaniel. Fantastic dog, smart, easy to train, great personality, and a good mix of relaxed when it's time to chill and full of energy when it's time to go for a walk. He lived a good, long life and was the best dog a boy could want. I miss him greatly.
We are about to adopt our 4th lurcher. They have all been the most gentle, affectionate, fun dogs ever. Our recently deceased dog was so patient with with my 3 year old twin grandsons crawling all over her After watching this video I did a bit of research myself and found the lurcher did not appear at the top of any rescue organisation.
Depends on the mutt. My current dog was his previous owner's first dog. He was rescued as a puppy to "avoid any unknown history". I got him at 20 months because he had bit a child and next would have been euthanasia. Turns out, the dog has a neurological anxiety disorder, which the first time owner had no ability to recognize. The owner even hired several trainers to help with his issues, but they never made any progress. Fortunately, his previous owner reached out to me when they couldn't keep him anymore. My dog will never be normal, but he is living a stable, happy life now that he is properly medicated and has an owner who knows what they're doing. I am all for rescuing and adopting (planning to get into fostering [problem] rescues after this dog is gone), but this side also needs to be acknowledged.
Ehhhh noup... The thing with breeds is that you KNOW what to expect from them, while a stray dog could be carrying lots of *different* breeds characteristics some of them good for you, some other not. My 3rd dog (bitch actually) was a stray and boy she was IMPOSSIBLE to control, not even think training. We had to have her to a landlord (all she wanted to do was run, run and run for hours... But she was a specialist on taking baths at trash containers so she used to get the entire house stinky twice a week) when she got to that big place we thought she would be happy having acres to run... She was killed and eaten by local wild dogs a week later. We had another stray bitch two years after... Stupid stupid animal, she was raised by cats so she could not resist to get on top of everything!!! Plus she used to sharpen her teeth on my parents 36 years old furniture... Eventually she found this spot in an abandoned house filled with ticks, we tried to prevent an infestation but she kept slipping away, and eventually got our house infested.... Herself and our other bitch (a german shepherd which gave ZERO problems for 12 years) so we had to put them both to sleep and get rid of the whole living room.
I agree to an extend. :) We got some german shepherd-staffordshire terrier-husky mix 2yrs after our first (poodle, both from the shelter, 2nd one killing station from Rome) and she was probably way easier to train because of our already trained poodle but was really okay even on her own. A little bit stubborn sometimes. We did dog sports with both of them. Her aunt also bred dachshund. My mum got her 3rd dog from Romania +1.5yrs ago. From a shelter and they got her out of a killing station, after she was found with her siblings in some abandoned house without a mother. She may had a broken rib at some point (when we got her, she was around 4-5months and around 1month in shelter beforehand). Really shy and scared by ANYTHING. Wouldn't get out of her crate for the first week, we had to carry her into our garden. She didn't walk for 2-3 more weeks, she didn't take any treats/food from anyone for months and will still not take anything if she sees anything suspicious really far away (it's now +1.5yrs). She still will shake in fear if we need more time than usually to get her on a leash (ex: I measured her today for her new harness and she was scared af). She's also not comfortable with everything inside the house even tho nothing much is happening. We could hold back her food and she happily starved just to not communicate with anyone and will still mostly only eat when she is alone. She also didn't like other dogs, she just freezed up - or more like extremely shaking - or wanted to run away). She didn't know how to play with anyone at all and still doesn't like it that much (at least with humans, dogs can be pretty fun now). We really had to be suuuper gentle or otherwise she probably would've bitten (her sisters do bite and need a muzzle, they're first time owners). Anything "bad" (for example kids or bikes) she would remember and associate with the person walking her for weeks. Took me nearly 2 months to get her trust back, after a tractor was standing at the side of the road where I needed to get by if I didn't wanted to walk all the way back around (would've taken me roughly 1.5hrs after we already were outside for +2hrs). And after all this time, she mostly hust stays on one place at home but we can lure her with some food or "you wann go for a walk?". She loves outdoors and will listen to your commands pretty good (mostly just one whistle to get her to come) as long as nothing "scary" is anywhere near. Her race? We don't know. Some type of sight hound since she is really fast and slender with long legs and typically big chest and small stomach/hips (62cm & 23kg / 24inch & 50lbs). To us, her face reminds of some type of pitbull or staffordshire Terrier. DNA tests (as far as you want to believe in it) say its also anatolian shepherd dog, czechoslovakian wolfhound and some smaller hunting dog (her nose works good, we started do some trailing). My mum said if that wouldn't have been her 3rd dog and she wouldn't have had any experience she would have given the dog back. She was way too much to handle for any inexperienced person. And even after 1.5yrs she still has a loooooooong way to go before she is anywhere near being a "normal", chill dog. So I agree to help dogs and get some out of shelters instead buying from a breeder, but not every dog will be a pleasure and may be too much for first time owners. You really need to take a good look at the dog you'll rescue or you won't be happy.
My immediate instinct was to reply that I completely agree with you, and I took my time reading through all the replies under your comment. My current dog and my previous dogs have all been rescue dogs, and all have had some sort of experience which lead them to develop habits or distrust certain people. I'm still all for adopting and would recommend it to everyone but I also agree that not all rescue dogs are suitable for first time owners and that's okay. If you adopt a pet from an animal shelter or a rescue organisation you are adopting an animal with a past which often hasn't been particularly good. I live in Germany and most dogs you'll see in shelters will be from Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary or Spain and now Ukraine as well, meaning dogs that very very likely have lived on the streets and have experienced abuse from humans and maybe other dogs as well so they won't trust everyone and may react fearful or aggressive towards things. That's why you need to talk to the workers at the shelter cause they know the animals (or should) and can find you an animal that would fit well into your family
Oh i totally agree on the labrador retriever, the girl i used to have was basically well trained, loved to cuddle (she was perfect for cold winter days, since she was basically a heated and weighted blanket🤣). She ended up being a little silly in her older days, but still well trained (when she could hear us).
My first dogs were a German shepard and a Rottweiler guess I didn't get the memo but I still love my boys to death
Haha! Me to first ever dog Belgium malinois 🤯 and hypocritically I wouldn't suggest that for anyone as 1st time dog! So much work
No one cares, people get a Rottweiler, pitbull or German Shepard and make it their entire personality, no one gives a shit
We also got a German Shepherd as our first dog. So much work!
My first was a rottweiler and he was the calmest, nicest dog ever and training him was so easy. My second rottweiler however was extremely hyper and required so much attention and training
My firsts were a rottweiler and a doberman. The whole neighbourhood was scared of them.
As I've discovered over my years the best dog you could ever have is the dog that wanders onto your farm and adopt you
The dogs from shelters appreciate everything so much more then dogs from breeders in my experience all three of the ones i got from shelters were so good compared to the three i got from breeders
Came here to say this!
@@heehoopeanut420 yeah you got a problem with that farm dogs good dogs shelter dogs good dogs they get mistreated they wander up just want love got a problem with that
@@ughugh1011 I've never actually adopted a dog on my dogs but adopted me at one point I had five and they all wandered up from the woods randomly onto my farm I love those dogs Happy memories
@@emmmaritchie3532 wow
I rescued a Black Labrador from the pound/kill shelter. The vet said she was around two years old. I am 56. She picked me. My dad and I went to see her at the pound. They said do not call to her, just sit and watch. She walked around smelling the floor. Then she walked up to my dad and licked his hand. She then looked at me across the room and ran and jumped up and gave me a hug and kisses so much. I immediately hugged her back and gave her a kiss back and said yes!
We have been together for two years now. I love her to death!
Aww that's such a sweet story. I wish you both the best❤
You adopted the right way. You should go to a shelter/pound with an open heart and mind, and the right dog will find you. ❤
It’s also very important to consider your lifestyle. My 80 year old grandmother got a Labrador and had to give it to my aunt’s in laws because they are experienced dog owners and she couldn’t handle the amount of energy and playfulness. She was told they are great first time dogs. I recommended she get a cavalier and now she’s very happy, the dog is very happy, and I told her I am willing to take her dog in if she were to pass since I’m an experienced owner
Labradors are genuinely like having a dog on easy mode.
Depends, i got a goldbrador that's full of energy and is a hunter dog for some reason
Full of energy! Love jumping and sniffing crotch!
They are MUSCULAR and can hurt you accidentally (like affectionate head bump to your teeth) and they eat everything on the street like hoover. I everyday see them on the street with muzzles because owners just give up on training "leave it" command.
@@mirofeya they are sort of strong, but at 6'2 I've had a leashed lab in each hand, both pulling as hard as they could and there was no danger of them slipping loose or really pulling me. They are so smart, so eager to please and so food drivien that training them feels so easy compared to other breeds! People automatically assume they are friendly I think though.
mine pulled an entire tree out of its roots (small tree, but still) theyre amazing dogs but definitely require training
I found a baby black lab under my dad's car in a parking lot when I was 8. Brought him home, and without any issue at all he lived with us for 18 years. He was perfect. He passed last year and I miss him so much. I can't recommend them enough for first time owners. My boyo had epilepsy, but that didn't stop him from enjoying life in the slightest. He was clever, he was kind, he was really active, he demanded pets from everyone, and he was just the sweetest boy in the world. RIP Lucky. 🖤
Wow 😮 I've never heard of an animal named Lucky that died of old age/lived that long...
they always seem to die tragic deaths..
@@alexis_zamora My dad made a point right away that whatever kind of life he was about to have, it was better than hiding under a car as a little pup. So he was lucky right away. And for once, the name wasn't a curse.
After I moved out and he passed, my parents registered for and now operate a dog shelter. So Lucky brought luck not just to himself, but to a loooot of other stray doggos. ❤
@@thelexicon7294 Thats really cool that your parents did that...
I had a dog named lucky that was rescued from under an abandoned house and unfortunately he died of heartworms at a young age but I plan to open a shelter in his honor as well ❤
Yeeeessss
Rest in peace lucky 🙏 hope that you’re still in a good place!
My parents rescued a yellow lab and we had him until I was about 10. Lived to around 14-15 and I never saw him growl or bare his teeth once. Even around other dogs, calmest most well behaved pet I've ever known.
My Labrador, Arthur passed this year. He was the same, didn’t have an ounce of aggression in his body. I miss the big fella
I rescued a schnauzer poodle mix from the shelter and she was the best dog. So smart, protective, and picked everything up super fast, and really intuitive towards everyones emotional state whcih made her a huge comfort when I'd have a panic/anxiety moment. I miss her so dearly. She wasn't everyone's cup of tea but she was my cup of tea. ❤️
I think it's important to point out that cavaliers have all sorts of issues because of inbreeding. A lot of people know about pugs and boxers and french bulldogs, but these are just as problematic. Before getting one you really need to dig deep into whatever breeder you're thinking of getting it from. Honestly, between a king Charles and, Say, a yorkie, I'd rather people get a yorkie or a Jack Russell. They also have their potential for behavioral issues, but those are fixeable, the King Charles's health problems are not.
How about rescue and bypass the breeders. Still can run into problems but aren’t adding to the bad breeding
@R Lee For rescues be careful as they can in my very personal experience have more issues than a pure bred.
@@Denozo88 because the dogs in rescue centres come from bad breeding. No well bred dog ends up in a shelter, there will always be a contract with the breeder of a well-bred, ethically-bred dog to return the dog to the breeder if you can’t care for it anymore.
All the behavioural and health issues that come from a poorly bred dog bought from a puppy mill or backyard breeder will be the same with a rescue dog, because you’re ultimately getting a poorly bred dog either way.
Adopt don’t shop does nothing to stop bad breeding practices because idiots on the internet use it to shut down any conversation about ethical dog breeding, and education on what to look for in a breeder is much more useful than a blanket statement designed to shame people for buying puppies instead of help put a stop to bad breeding.
@Jennifer Rush I agree on the point of picking better breeder if getting puppies. I disagree and only because my personal experience has shown me otherwise. Rescues do not always have the same issues as with my rescue he has none of the health issues associated with the breed. He is a king charles spaniel.
@@Denozo88 not every puppy mill/byb puppy will have health issues either
edit: glad your dog is well, and happy 👍 the health and well-being of the dogs is why it’s important to have these discussions.
As a vet tech I can attest that Cavaliers and Goldens are some of THE BEST patients. Very friendly and not very reactive.
Agreed. I've only ever met one reactive, "aggressive " Golden Retriever in this line of work, but he was in pain from his arthritis and lymphoma.
how about cavapoo's as a 1st time dog owner ?
@@mysticartist7 make sure to do appropriate training to avoid separation anxiety, very prone to it. Other than that very good choice
@@shreklordofogres6508 Thank you !!! I will keep that in mind. I am also considering Cockapoo puppies . Cocker Spaniel + Poodle.
Aren’t they also the ones that are prone to seizures due to their skull being too small?
All these people going on about labradors but finally some cavalier love!! Cavaliers are genuinely so friendly, affectionate and loving. They are by far one of the most well behaved, good natured dogs.
I Own a golden and a cavalier..id say the smarter dominant dog is the cavaier.. and the sweeter more innocent one is the retriever.. both are very sweet dogs.. love them bolth equally. The retriever is scared faster and a lot more clingy and energetic.. cavalier have a strong mindset.. knows what she wants and how to get it.. very strong begging skills..
I had a miniature schnauzer as a 1st. Ngl, they are chill, can be chill but it’s really important to let them get their energy out. I’d say they can be very independent, but they are the most stubborn shits on earth. And at old age they just stop responding to you. I wouldn’t say it’s a good first pick but they are the loyalest dogs in my opinion and are quite smart so they are pretty lovely.
Labs can be easy and chill but also can be CRAZY level active so choose carefully when looking for puppie (for your needs)
If u get a lab or a golden or a lab u need a yard and also go out for walks atleast 1 time a day for 1 hour+ and have them off leash most of the walk.. (dis goes for most breeds though, but u cant have a big dog without doing it they will wreck ur house otherwize)... also walking keeps them fit and healthy.
I adopted a puppy from a shelter and he was relatively generic looking and really young, so they couldn't determine the breed/mix of breeds, only that he's probably a medium size dog(he was found abandoned and needed attentive care because of his age). I said okay, I vibe with him and he vibes with me. My guy grew into a 60kg great dane looking monster, and I love him to death. I dont recommend a dog this huge as your first lol
"medium sized" lol they got that wrong but I'm glad it's working out for you despite the surprise! That size of a dog is definitely no joke
@@sydneygorelick7484 yep. I lived in a small apartment back then too. And nothing could possibly prepare me for the amount of food he inhales on the daily.
I researched American Staffordshire and spoke with friends I hadn't been in touch with in over 30 years...I have an American Staffordshire that is a 100+lb service dog and I would choose this breed ANY day (I grew up with little dogs and I'm not a spring chicken)
Same happened to me!
My male dog is now 21 month old and grew into a monster,an elegant one that runs like an Arab horse
with huge paws and teeth like a shepard-he loves cats 🐈 , but he’s short tempered with rivals...
Still needs some extra education dogs 🐕
One word about golden retrievers, they absolutely can be high high energy. My parents got one and he’s an absolute menace, whole litter was like that too it seems. Rip their dreams of a nice relaxed dog lol.
Was he show line or field bred?
I got a Black Lab for my 11th birthday, im 15, going on 16 now, and shes still always been my best dog
The best dog iv ever had multiple times is a rescue mutt. They love you unconditionally they're easy to train and they're forever loyal
My dog is a mutt too, more specifically a jack Russell, corgi, german shepard and the rest is unknown. She is incredibly intelligent and so kind and lovable. Personally I'm not a huge fan of pure bread dogs because I like the unique look and personality of mixed dogs.
My dog is a mutt too, and she is the sweetest little bean I've ever seen.
My brother's first dog and the first dog in our whole family was a showline labrador retriever. She is now 7 years old, and she is the kindest, gentlest little tank of a dog. She basically trained herself and is so smart. We love her to death. Now I have my first dog, a mixed breed I rescued from Romania and our labrador has been the biggest help in the process to get my dog settled to her new life. Bestest doggo.
ah i have a romanian rescue too! i wish i had another dog to help show it the ropes like you tho, all the best!
That's crazy my mixed pup is from Romania as well. My wife saved her off the streets.
Knowing absolutely nothing I got a Siberian Husky for my first dog. My goodness its been an experience. Insanely high energy, shes ready to roll at about 6 am and if I dont take her outside to run at least a couple times a day shes impossible to deal with but with that being said shes got so much personality and I love her tons.
First dog: whatever the shelter has to offer, that simple.
…OR which ever dog at the shelter fits the individuals lifestyle. Otherwise you’ll have an unhappy dog or rehome it! We obviously don’t want that.
Will, please make people aware of Cavs health issues. Some people may not be able to financially take the hit and they'll end up in shelters.
I have a golden retriever mixed with a yellow lab and she’s been the nicest, most relaxed, dog I’ve ever seen
So you have chocolate and caramel in combination. Hell you lucky 😂
same, but mine is Golden Retriever/Black Lab. She is such a lovebug, I couldn't pick a better family dog 🐾💗
@@x1985 mine is 15 so we know we’re going to lose her soon and it’s going to be hard in all of us
@@Gingua Spoil and love on her while she’s here…
@@Gingualost mine 2 years ago at the age of 17
My first dogs ever were Pitbull's and I've have a huge soft spot for them since. The pittie I have now is my baby Rex and he's 7 years old.
Love my black lab/golden retriever mutt that we got from a rescue. He's a great hunter but is a cuddly baby. Easy to train, loves everyone.
Ive had three labradors in my life and they always have been perfect.
They have been boring
@@gageb556 You’re called Gage, your opinion is invalid
@@ghoultooth whatever you say. Labs are everywhere and boring.
@@gageb556 A pet is not a substitute for a lack of personality. A reason to adopt one is because you either like the breed or you want to home one or more of them. Who cares if a lot of people have them?
I'm on my 4th, but this is my first one that isn't pure bred, she is half golden retriever, but they have all been equally amazing. I doubt I'll ever own a dog that isn't a lab or golden.
I miss my black lab. Best dog ever. Insane amount of energy. My brother's and I would take care of him because we all worked different shifts. That dog would go on 8 to 10 walks a day plus 3 to 4 hours of playing fetch. He loved it.
Rescues! Not all of them are aggressive or have terrible health. I volunteer at a shelter and boy some of these babies are the sweetest things! Also we have so many existing dogs in this world who need a home so badly, you’re doing a good deed
All my dogs as an adult have been rescues I wouldn't go and pay thousands of pounds for some bits of paper I will always adopt. Yes they may take a little while to settle in but you might not know their history but I've only had issues with my current dog. She came from Spain, I don't think she'd ever been in a house, she wasn't socialised and fear bit but it's 3 years later and a more loving, loyal protective little dog you will not find ❤ (I'm biased😂)
Adopt don’t shop. I have five cats; all were strays I took in from the streets. All very social and affectionate.
@MeOutside I've got a 16 year old tabby that I got when she was 6 weeks old and she was so small I had to bottle feed her. I'm am all animal kind of person and will always rescue whether it's a cat,dog, rabbit, horse there's perfectly gorgeous animals put there that need a home through no fault of their own. My friend runs a rescue and had a dog returned because it cast its hair..... People suck animals don't imo
I may not be a dog trainer but my 1st dog as an adult was a great Dane. Wonderful dogs. Easily trainable and low level energy. Big and scary to strangers. Very protective. Just love them! ❤️
As a Cavalier owner, please, please educate people on the health issues. Make sure that the parents are health tested, make sure the grandparents are health tested. Make sure that the parents aren't bred from under the age of 2. They are the most amazing dog but come with lots of health issues. They can even with insurance end up costing so much money. Not a dog that I'd recommend as a first time owner. Education and health tested breeding are key.
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I was hoping somebody would comment this. I love cavaliers to death, but those genetics keep us away from the breed. 🥺
Or get one mixed with something alot more healthy. We had a chihuahua cavalier mix and he had all the best traits of a cavilier with none of the health issues and lived to be 16.
@@Vannabee13 unfortunately this doesn't mean a healthy dog. Quite often you're just combining two lots of health problems into one. Research and health testing are key to keeping Cavaliers going but with less health problems.
Surprised you mentioned KC Spaniels: multiple health problems including mitral valve disease, heart murmurs and syringomyelia. There's not enough breed variation.
They are now illegal to breed in Norway because of just this. Luckily.
My KC spaniel had a heart murmur, alopecia, separation anxiety and definitely not very trainable - incredibly loving but very daft 😂
I know, shocking. He has recommended the CKS in loads of his videos. Health issues are beyond sad. No health tested parents can guarantee the health of puppies as they often develop these issues above 5 years old, so if parents are tested before then it will never get picked up. Like a lottery. And I believe SM cannot be reliably tested for at all, which is one of their main issues. Surely health matters as much as temperament. So sad.
From personal experience none of mine developer any issues till they were past 9 and my mothers didn't have heart issues till he was 12. From personal experience love you Merlin its a blood line issue. They purer the Cavalier King charles the earlier they come. Mine is 13 with only issues relating to a seizure he got and old age dragging him down.
Golden retrievers are the best. My boy had 2 champion parents, and he was totally affectionate, loving and loyal!!!
I had laboradors all my life. My last dog was a lab pitbull mix. The most beautiful boy you could ever imagine. He gave me 17 years of unconditional love and support.
I’ve never had a purebred dog.
I’ve only had mutts, all German Shepherd X from the SPCA and they’ve all been awesome. I always think adopt don’t shop as there’s so many dogs in shelters needing loving guardians. But I do appreciate knowing about the different breeds as any mutt I get will have traits of either parent. My favourite dog has to be the Newfoundland but GSD is next!
mutts also tend to be less affected by health related issues as they arent so "inbred", but a lot of dogs from animal shelters suffer from issues stemming from being in an adoption center, just like humans tend to do (separation anxiety, aggression caused by fear, etc.) which requires more bonding and training.
of course the severity changes from each dog, but especially for first time dog owners or people with (small) kids buying from a breeder who really takes care of his dogs, might be the better alternative.
repretable breeders are needed to keep the breeds genetic pool varied and healthy
My soul dog was my first dog, a rescued corgixjrxcollie combo. He was so smart, very eager to please and stuck to my hip. Such a well behaved and sweet boy, miss him dearly 💕
I love dogs, and there are some great ones out there. But nothing comes close to a happy lab in my eyes. Truly the perfect companion.
I love how you recommended the dog breed with the most health issues. Norway has even banned Cavalier King Charles Spaniels saying that “breeding this animal is just cruel and being cute is causing them suffering.” 70% of these dogs are guaranteed to get ear infections and they are prone to heart failure.
Do not get this dog if you care about them
Bearded Collies are super underrated when people talk about dog breeds they’re so calm and loveable
I had a whippet mix. Super well potty trained and well behaved.
Agreed. They are generally happy dogs, though high energy the first couple years.
Mine are all rescue pitbulls and I love them dearly
Just finishing my first first year with a dog. She's a rescue, and half Staffy, half Frenchie. We realised she wasn't ideal for first time owners very early, but we'd already fallen for her by that time, and we were determined to make it work. I'm not going to lie and say it's been easy, but it has definitely been worth the effort. She's a sweet girl, and she deserves it.
Labrador retrievers really be the best dogs. I work at petsmart and whenever pet parents drop off labs at the pet hotel they’re usually so well behaved compared to other dogs. And the goofy zoomies some of them get when you’re taking them out of the kennel is cute to see
I grew up with two labs (yellow and chocolate). The yellow was a sweet but boisterous and strong. The chocolate was calm but dumb as a bag of hammers. The first dog I had that was actually mine is my miniature poodle Bichon mix, and she's still going strong over ten years later. She's smart, sweet, and perfectly manageable.
The king charles might be super cute and lovable, but unfortunatly prone to genetic defects which cause severe health problems. That's something someone should mention, so people can make an informed decission.
For the papered pure breds definitely. If its a rescue depending on what their situation is like mine. He has no health issues that the breed has shockingly.
@@Denozo88 If your "rescue" has no health issues that all "purebred" Cavs are 100% prone to, I'm betting it is because he is not a purebred Cav and has a shot of Cocker Spaniel in him. I've seen a lot of "pet" Cavs that show Cocker ancestry, albeit their adoring owners can't see it and would deny it if they are told.
@DoubleDogDare54 Merlin is not a purebred and is a bit stockier and shorter than my mothers who is a papered show dog level of the breed. We don't know his mix but he does have a shorter nose with my theory being pug influence is heavy. The pure breds are more prone due to a small gene pool.
@@Denozo88 Well, then, you don't actually have a Cavalier, but a Pug mix of some sort.
@DoubleDogDare54 We think he is more toward the british side of the breed. That side of the breed have more of the pug in the face but are size, mannerisms and coloration of the spaniel. He is a tri color, long eared, flag for a tail with a penchant when he was younger for chasing birds and squirrels. much bigger than a full sized pug. He fits barely on my pillow. The only thing he shares with a pug is his airway structure.
We just got a Wheaton terrier. It doesn’t bark, doesn’t shed, and it’s 8 weeks old and already knows how to sit. It’s a very loyal breed, and it’s great with kids. You can’t really beat that
as somebody who has worked with dogs in different settings and for a while, good luck lmao. every single one ive seen in daycare, boarding, and grooming environments is NUROTIC lmao. pretty sure every wheaton that comes into the grooming salon (where i work now) has to be on some type of sedative lol.
not saying this in a negative way btw, they can be great, but you definitly need to understand to have a very high energy bred who is gonna need a ton of training
Give this man a television show
“The Doeg Whespera”
Keep this man far away from tv. He is full of cacadoodle and his advice are mostly rubbish. Only thing he does well is self promoting!
Yeah! Like my cat from hell, but with dogs
I have a lab and he’s such a cool dude. He brings me his toys to protect them when he’s away.
So true. My Labrador was the laziest sod but most of them all have very vibrant personalities revolving around play, food or sleep. Mine was the latter two, so low maintenance and easy to train and a gentle giant. I miss him every day!
I recently adopted Lab mix from the shelter and let me tell you: I knew already labs and goldies are chill, but I am still amazed how gentle he is and so relaxed and easy going ❤
Currently raising a border collie for my first pup. We've made some mistakes but he is fairly well behaved.
Same
I've had 2 Borders, awesome dogs and I love them to death, but not the best choice for a first time dog owner.
@@rucerius4968 it's certainly an adventure 🙂 he is currently very easily distracted outdoors and still on the long lead. I might have gotten lucky with the temperament. Either that or we put enough mental stimulation into him. Either way, he's not been too destructive and knows how to follow orders.
@@AngusMcIntyre My first took a while to settle down when outdoors, the second was good after a couple months. Keep him busy, give him a job and he won't be destructive. Mine would spend hours every day chasing a tennis ball.
If it wasn't for my work hours I'd have another already.
I had a BC as my first dog too. She was fantastic ❤
got an australian shepherd the day i moved at out 17.... love her more than anything but a horrible idea for a first dog 😭😭
As I've heard, if an Aussie shepherd isn't driving you nuts...it's not an Aussie shepherd.
Same with Australian Cattle Dogs, damn those aussies can really drive you nuts haha, good thing my mom is very experienced with dogs because as much as I absolutely love our heeler I could never own one
Had one, who came to me through rescue at 14 weeks. He was from working stock, the absolute smartest boy ever. They're bred to run over 100 miles per day and think independently, so they need vast amounts of exercise - room to really run, honestly - and mental exercise such as challenges or jobs to do. Amazing dogs, but I agree about not being beginner dogs. Nor for sedentary people who dislike being outdoors most of the time.
We got retired racing greyhounds. So perfect.
They come already mostly trained. The rehoming agencies want you to succeed, so they make sure you have access to trainers, lots of training documentation, and you get a whole community because they organise owner-dog events and lots of things that are really great for support.
I know my retired racer's trainers, medical and racing history, plus the people who cared for him after retirement.
My girlie was not a retired racer. She was raised as a pet by elders who passed. She has been very different than my retired racer. A lot more work. But, the rehoming agency knew us from our first dog -- who was considered a "more challenging" greyhound -- and they saw how happy and well trained and cared for he was. They knew I would be dillgent with her.
And, she's great. Far more "doggy" than our retired racer, but just a fantastic fit for our family -- once we trained the 'problems' that she had (lots of anxiety/reactivity -- just took time for her).
I recommend them to anyone who can handle a larger dog -- and most of them are far more docile, chill, and timid than my two knuckle-heads. But, I can only highly recommend them. :)
Loved my lab ❤. Definitely a good first dog. Got a potcake (mix from Bahamas) now. Higher energy, and super smart. Love both my boys. 🐶
When you have a chocolate lab retriever and she is still hyper, acting like a puppy at 14.
SHE IS A SPEEDSTER TO! Only thing we were able to teach her were basic commands like sit, lay down, and come here or heel for other dogs.
Does she know commands? Yes.
Does she listen to them as intended? No.
Does she listen to them when she knows she is in trouble for getting into the trash or on the counter? Absolutely.
Is she independent? 100%. No doubt. Sweet girl, not aggressive at all. Just.. stubborn. Very smart too!
Omfg just like my dog, when he goes spacco mode and absolutely belts it around the garden like 🤣🤣🤣
This describes my parent's current lab, too!
i had a chocolate lab too i just wish he lived that long🙁
Ours is quite the same we got a golden one but he isn't smart... 😂😂😂
I’ve taught my chocolate lab (yellow lab is to chill and lazy) to ‘box’ when I punch the air she’ll jump up and hold my hands.
Also taught her how to kinda ‘play dead’ I’ll go bang bang and she’ll flop on to her back for tummy rubs. This after like 7 months of her refusing to learn more then sit.
My choc lab (1) is definitely on a different level of activity to my yellow (3) even compared to when my yellow was her age.
Go on a 1 km walk yellow straight to bed sleeping for and hour or 3.
Chocolate lab… does not matter 1 km walk or 6 km run (on a farm following a car) she will still have bundles of energy.
Nice to know that I’m in for many years of one super hyper dog and one chill dog. 😂
My only issue with labs is when owners who aren't ready to learn how to train or socialize and get labs and than the dog can be aggressive. I've seen it happen a lot and it sucks because most labs are SUCH amazing dogs and they're so easy it's sad when people don't even work with the easy baby 😭
Not training your lab doesn't make them aggressive its the environment, i think those people probably either had other aggressive dogs or treated the dog poorly
Yeah I've seen some that are reaally aggressive to other dogs but ate nice to humans??
There’s also Two different types of labs. American and British. American labs are athletic dogs that need more exercise and training than the British lab.
Had an American lab mixed with a rottie. She was Super athletic And muscular. She could run for Miles.
Grew up with only lab mixes, all amazing dogs that all had there own very distinct personalities. Miss them all
My first dog is a Rottweiler, who just turned 3 yrs. Best decision of my life. BEST guard dog for first time owners!
My first dog, which I got only a couple of years ago, is a Bichon Frise. I wss looking to adopt instead of buy, so I answered an ad on the Internet. It said the dog was a poodle. He was found on the streets, so virtually no fur when he was found. My main criteria was non shedding.
He's smart, sweet, and as it turned out, pre-trained. He's a lovely dog.
Well, at least you still got the low shedding
My first dog was a miniature pinscher and he’s surprisingly an amazing first-time dog. He can hike all day long or lounge about and he’d be just as happy as long as he’s by my side. He’s 10 years old now and he still looks like a puppy ❤
I know how old you are
My pet growing up was a King Charles Cavalier, and my goodness was he so clever and kind. Totally agree with your recommendation!
Our first dog for my daughter was a cavalier King Charles we named Polly.
Such beautiful memories of my daughter walking Polly around our block in her little dolls pram.
Such a placid,affectionate little doggy who just loved cuddles.
Miss and❤you Polly
I grew up around goldens and labs and they are just so sweet 😊
My first dog was/is an Irish terrier x Rhodesian ridgeback. He was from a rescue and there was some huge dogs that honestly looked lovely but Simba was the only one who looked full of personality when he jumped up on the glass and did that adorable dog smile, got him nearly eight years ago and he’s turning eight this year. Love him so much and wouldn’t change him for the world.
Our first and only dog is a Keeshond, he's an absolutely amazing dog but he does take insane amounts of grooming. We didn't get a labrador or golden retriever because of their tendency to obesity and our lack of faith in ourselves to prevent said obesity. They're also a bit bigger than we wanted. We were confident in our ability to groom our dog though, since we'd had show cats for decades. Keeshonds are amazing dogs if you don't mind daily brushing!
My first dog was a Dachshund. She may not have been well trained beyond a few commands but I didn't really care about that she was the sweetest most cuddly dog ever. There's no animal she wouldn't accept as her friend she cuddled cats, ferrets, other dogs, rats and any person that came over. Rosie just loved to love.
Greyhounds are seriously underrated
Yes! My first dog when I moved out is a greyhound. Generally healthy, very mellow, easygoing, low exercise requirements, quiet, gentle. I could go on, I love my greyhound to pieces. He's my heart dog ❤️
Italian Greyhounds too. 15 minutes of running, 23 hours and 45 minutes of snuggling. They are excellent companion dogs.
@@starlady98 and holy crap just wind up the greyt little things and watch em go… they gallop like a horse.
Also one thing I would like to add is that they snuggle whenever you want and they look so happy doing it aswell, andthey are always ready to go for a walk or just stay inside
I think they don't make the top of the list because they can be difficult to get - ex-racers at least. I know someone who's family wanted to adopt one and the amount of paperwork they had to do was extremely intense, and they were ultimately rejected even though they had the space and money for a regular dog, and no past history that would raise red flags.
Agreed my golden retriever has been so easy to train, definitely getting another one
And they generally live a long life.
@@Denozo88 i heard they get cancer quite early?
My first dog was a pit bull terrier. Lovely dog, super nice to people and other animals. Very cuddly. Loads of energy.
Love ALL those dogs. I lucked into a Greyhound/Boxer mix. She was my first dog as an adult. I had dogs growing up (A Cocker Spaniel and a Cocker/Border Collie mix) but no dog has ever been more manageable than a Boxer’s personality with a Greyhound’s energy level. She is the best.
My first dog was a ridgeback/rottweiler/GSP mix. Best dog ever.
My family had the best yellow lab. She was a big girl, over 100 lbs, but she was gentle and loving. Only issue is that she would find dead deer in the woods and bring them to the house. Dad LOVED that. My husband and I love Newfies. Our second one is 11 months old and already around 28 inches and over 110 lbs. She, too, will be a big girl. The puppy stage is challenging, but as an adult, I would think the breed would be good for a relatively inexperienced dog owner. They are Goldens on steroids. Docile, sweet, and lazy.
My first dog ever was a dalmatian, but i was like 6 so it was mostly a family dog so I really didn’t share many responsibilities with him other than playtime lol he was such an energetic boy
I’ve had a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever both as a child. So I love those two breeds so much
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I'd put the Golden over the Lab every time for newbie owners. A lot of labs take close to two years to settle down into calmer adults. It's been my observation that the Golden gets over the puppy phase in about half the time. At least here in the USA, perhaps there are some differences in the bloodlines across the pond.
I think maybe you have more experience with working lines labs, which are, well, for working, so they're much more energetic. Showline labs are a lot more chill. I do feel like labs are less unendingly joyful than the goldens and a bit more headstrong, but not by that much.
I have a standard poodle as a first dog and she's amazing ,a bit over enthousiast as a pup . But that's probably part our fault. But super sweet smart friendly to everyone . Also doesn't shed which is a nice extra . Absolutely lovely puppy . She also vibes really well in whatever environment she's chill when we're chill and active when we are
Ok i gotta confirm tho, they absolutely did not shed? Because i need that type of dog 😂
Nope, they don’t. But you will need to brush them as their fur gets longer or just shave them down periodically. Never get a doodle: they’re overpriced mutts and coat consistency is unpredictable unlike a full bred poodle.
Got a Labrador as my first dog (still alive) and they are an incredibly nice dog to have. Mine never went through much of a biting phase. The only thing though is that you need to make sure to take them outside quite a lot bc they are filled with energy which is expected from most large dogs tbf.
My first dog was mix between a Belgian shepherd and a Husky. She was very vocal but easy to train, loved every dog she met and also every person. Miss her everyday
My first was an Aussie shepherd. She had lots of energy but she was easy to train when we buckled down and just did it. Now I have the chillest German shepherd. She doesn’t bark she just whines when she wants to go on a walk.
The lab is My favourite dog but they are absolutely plagued with health conditions, especially with joints and it can make them hard to own as they get older. It is just heart breaking seeing them suffer. I have now lost 3 at under 10 years due to joint issues. Got a jack Russell now, what a great dog he is and no real health conditions.
Thats interesting because I've known a lot of labs that live well over 12-13 years old and didnt really develop joint issues before hitting those ages. Might be a thing of breeding lines? They were all showline. Might have something to do with it, idk.
Get a working bred Lab, much sounder. Any breed of dog I get is always working lines because of soundness issues. Also whatever the breed make sure the parents have been health checked.
I think this man is an idiot recommending show lines of breeds that are known to have serious health issues.
Reputable breeding. Look for health testing.
Most labs are obese too. Out of all breeds, they have some of the highest obesity rates. That destroys joints. Lots of premature arthritis. Massive increase in leg injuries.
If three of your labs went so early you might have a problem overfeeding at a young age, because that is the battle most owners of labs lose.
This is also the main factor you can influence when it comes to joints.
A lean lab is a healthy lab, but in my village 7 out of 8 labs are way too fat! And if you tell them as a vet you get told... but the others look the same....
Well, yes
@@lynnm6413yeah, I also think that's the case. I've always had pretty fit retrievers and none of them had joint issues, apart from one lab, but when he began to show signs of it he was already almost 14. In the rural area where I live the situation is not so bad, but every time I travel to the city I'm always shocked at how unbelievably big the labradors are. I'm not kidding, almost all of them are severely overweight, if not obese, and you can definitely see how it's affecting their health just by watching how they behave, how slow they are and how quickly they get exhausted. I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up developing joint problems at an early age. And yes, it's definitely an overfeeding problem, since retrievers, and especially labs, are genetically engineered to be a bottomless pit when it comes to food. If you combine this trait with an overindulgent or inexperienced owner that's prone to give in, a fat dog is the only outcome possible.
Also, slightly changing topics but I need to point this out because it's disgusting, these last few years I've noticed that more and more people seem to think obese pets are super cute and funny, and "perfect just the way they are". Like, no, if you want to make unhealthy choices for yourself go ahead, it's your life, but when it comes to other living beings in your care, be it kids or pets, you have to put aside your beliefs and do what's objectively best for them. One thing is overfeeding because you're ignorant or inexperienced, but if you're doing it on purpose to make your pet "chonky" because you think it's cute and food=love and happiness it's another story, and should absolutely be considered a form of animal abuse
I adore Labrador retrievers!!❤️
My first dog was a rescued Siberian Husky. He was great with everyone and everything. Never met a stranger. Did agility with him for years. Match the dog to your personality and lifestyle.
I have a black golden retriever, labrador mix. It's the best. She has a gorgeous personality and loves learning new things. 😊
I love larger breeds
Me to they just kill more people and hurt kids
Border terrier. Fab little dogs. Will walk for miles or lounge about. No bother with other dogs and LOVES people. Mine wants every stranger we encounter on a walk to be her friend.
I love my border terrier. She could (prior to knee surgery) walk for hours but then happy to relax all day. My Jack Russell is the same. The difference between the two is the border needs to go to the groomers yet still sheds s bit where as Jack Russell just sheds her hair.
I had a Labrador retriever as a first dog, and he is amazing
100% agree w/labrador retrievers! Grew up w/one - he was wonderful!
The best breed is the one that has been sleeping outside your area, in the cold, scraping for food…
easily the one who steals your heart 100% when you see a dog and you fall so in love with that dog that you are willing to give your life for the dog if you have to that's the dog who is your true love
I've had a black lab puppy, a lab/boxer mix rescue, and a pitbull/lab mix rescue. All of them were fantastic dogs
I have an Aussie Doodle.
She naps all day but still manages to have a lot of energy. Goofy little girl. Love her.
My dad had a Labrador, he was such a good boy and my dad didn’t have to keep track of him as he was always a step behind or right where he left him.
Unfortunately he started to suffer from dementia and ended up a wanderer and my parents had to look for him everywhere when he slipped away somewhere. He became 14 and died when I was 3-4, I barely remember him but he was so kind and I loved hugging him.
How tf did the exact same thing happen to me
Every person I know who owns a lab, is unable to handle the energy and attention they require. I had one growing up and don’t think I’d ever own one again lol. I’ll take my stubborn malamute haha.
I had a Black Lab crossed with a Springer Spaniel. Fantastic dog, smart, easy to train, great personality, and a good mix of relaxed when it's time to chill and full of energy when it's time to go for a walk. He lived a good, long life and was the best dog a boy could want. I miss him greatly.
We are about to adopt our 4th lurcher. They have all been the most gentle, affectionate, fun dogs ever. Our recently deceased dog was so patient with with my 3 year old twin grandsons crawling all over her After watching this video I did a bit of research myself and found the lurcher did not appear at the top of any rescue organisation.
Golden retievers are always on smile mode.
😆❤
A mutt rescued from the humane society is a spectacular first dog for anyone ❤️
Unless they were rescued from a partucularily abusive environment and are distrustful of humans
Depends on the mutt. My current dog was his previous owner's first dog. He was rescued as a puppy to "avoid any unknown history". I got him at 20 months because he had bit a child and next would have been euthanasia. Turns out, the dog has a neurological anxiety disorder, which the first time owner had no ability to recognize.
The owner even hired several trainers to help with his issues, but they never made any progress. Fortunately, his previous owner reached out to me when they couldn't keep him anymore. My dog will never be normal, but he is living a stable, happy life now that he is properly medicated and has an owner who knows what they're doing.
I am all for rescuing and adopting (planning to get into fostering [problem] rescues after this dog is gone), but this side also needs to be acknowledged.
Ehhhh noup...
The thing with breeds is that you KNOW what to expect from them, while a stray dog could be carrying lots of *different* breeds characteristics some of them good for you, some other not.
My 3rd dog (bitch actually) was a stray and boy she was IMPOSSIBLE to control, not even think training. We had to have her to a landlord (all she wanted to do was run, run and run for hours... But she was a specialist on taking baths at trash containers so she used to get the entire house stinky twice a week) when she got to that big place we thought she would be happy having acres to run... She was killed and eaten by local wild dogs a week later.
We had another stray bitch two years after... Stupid stupid animal, she was raised by cats so she could not resist to get on top of everything!!! Plus she used to sharpen her teeth on my parents 36 years old furniture... Eventually she found this spot in an abandoned house filled with ticks, we tried to prevent an infestation but she kept slipping away, and eventually got our house infested.... Herself and our other bitch (a german shepherd which gave ZERO problems for 12 years) so we had to put them both to sleep and get rid of the whole living room.
I agree to an extend. :)
We got some german shepherd-staffordshire terrier-husky mix 2yrs after our first (poodle, both from the shelter, 2nd one killing station from Rome) and she was probably way easier to train because of our already trained poodle but was really okay even on her own. A little bit stubborn sometimes. We did dog sports with both of them.
Her aunt also bred dachshund.
My mum got her 3rd dog from Romania +1.5yrs ago. From a shelter and they got her out of a killing station, after she was found with her siblings in some abandoned house without a mother. She may had a broken rib at some point (when we got her, she was around 4-5months and around 1month in shelter beforehand). Really shy and scared by ANYTHING. Wouldn't get out of her crate for the first week, we had to carry her into our garden. She didn't walk for 2-3 more weeks, she didn't take any treats/food from anyone for months and will still not take anything if she sees anything suspicious really far away (it's now +1.5yrs). She still will shake in fear if we need more time than usually to get her on a leash (ex: I measured her today for her new harness and she was scared af). She's also not comfortable with everything inside the house even tho nothing much is happening. We could hold back her food and she happily starved just to not communicate with anyone and will still mostly only eat when she is alone. She also didn't like other dogs, she just freezed up - or more like extremely shaking - or wanted to run away). She didn't know how to play with anyone at all and still doesn't like it that much (at least with humans, dogs can be pretty fun now). We really had to be suuuper gentle or otherwise she probably would've bitten (her sisters do bite and need a muzzle, they're first time owners). Anything "bad" (for example kids or bikes) she would remember and associate with the person walking her for weeks. Took me nearly 2 months to get her trust back, after a tractor was standing at the side of the road where I needed to get by if I didn't wanted to walk all the way back around (would've taken me roughly 1.5hrs after we already were outside for +2hrs).
And after all this time, she mostly hust stays on one place at home but we can lure her with some food or "you wann go for a walk?". She loves outdoors and will listen to your commands pretty good (mostly just one whistle to get her to come) as long as nothing "scary" is anywhere near.
Her race? We don't know. Some type of sight hound since she is really fast and slender with long legs and typically big chest and small stomach/hips (62cm & 23kg / 24inch & 50lbs). To us, her face reminds of some type of pitbull or staffordshire Terrier. DNA tests (as far as you want to believe in it) say its also anatolian shepherd dog, czechoslovakian wolfhound and some smaller hunting dog (her nose works good, we started do some trailing).
My mum said if that wouldn't have been her 3rd dog and she wouldn't have had any experience she would have given the dog back. She was way too much to handle for any inexperienced person.
And even after 1.5yrs she still has a loooooooong way to go before she is anywhere near being a "normal", chill dog.
So I agree to help dogs and get some out of shelters instead buying from a breeder, but not every dog will be a pleasure and may be too much for first time owners. You really need to take a good look at the dog you'll rescue or you won't be happy.
My immediate instinct was to reply that I completely agree with you, and I took my time reading through all the replies under your comment. My current dog and my previous dogs have all been rescue dogs, and all have had some sort of experience which lead them to develop habits or distrust certain people.
I'm still all for adopting and would recommend it to everyone but I also agree that not all rescue dogs are suitable for first time owners and that's okay.
If you adopt a pet from an animal shelter or a rescue organisation you are adopting an animal with a past which often hasn't been particularly good. I live in Germany and most dogs you'll see in shelters will be from Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary or Spain and now Ukraine as well, meaning dogs that very very likely have lived on the streets and have experienced abuse from humans and maybe other dogs as well so they won't trust everyone and may react fearful or aggressive towards things.
That's why you need to talk to the workers at the shelter cause they know the animals (or should) and can find you an animal that would fit well into your family
Oh i totally agree on the labrador retriever, the girl i used to have was basically well trained, loved to cuddle (she was perfect for cold winter days, since she was basically a heated and weighted blanket🤣). She ended up being a little silly in her older days, but still well trained (when she could hear us).
The mere thought of a King Charles Spaniel showing aggression had me laughing. I don't think they'd even be capable of leaving a bad review 😂
I'm getting a golden. They're beautiful both inside and out
Inside? 🤨📸📸