What type of Dog should I get?

I'm sorry for your loss. :( Here are somethings that might help you choose.

Lab-

Description: The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, very active dog. They are wide over the loins with strong and muscular hindquarters. They have smooth, thick fur all over which can be yellow, black or chocolate colored. Black used to be the favorite among fanciers, but now yellow has taken on this role. Labs have medium length drop ears and a brown or black nose. Labrador Retrievers are easy to train and are good with children and other dogs. The Labrador Retriever is good natured, loyal and hardworking. Labrador Retrievers are employed as guide dogs and sniffer dogs, detecting drugs and explosives. They are very intelligent animals, able to pick things up quickly. The Labrador Retriever should never be aggressive, they are good tempered and very agile and make a devoted companion who has a strong will to please. Enthusiastic tail-waggers, the Labrador Retriever is a dog who enjoys simply being around their human companions.

Watch-dog: High. Labradors are very alert and attune to their surroundings, and will let you know what is going on.

Guard-dog: Medium - Low. They will evaluate a potential threat, but they are still quite friendly to all.

Care and Training: Labrador Retrievers need plenty of exercise and should not be kept in a locked space. Minimum light brushing of the Labrador Retriever's coat every once in a while will keep it in great shape. Labrador Retrievers needs daily contact. The Labrador Retriever also loves vigorous exercise including swimming. Labrador Retriever puppies are easy to raise and train and should be introduced to people at an early age. Beware of overfeeding your Labrador Retriever as it is easy for them to become lazy and obese.

With Children: Yes, devoted to their family and pleasing them. Excellent playmates.

With Pets: Yes, they get along with almost anyone.

Health Issues: Usually hardy. Potential problems with hip dysplasia, epilepsy, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), arthritis and skin allergies.

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Yorkie-

Description: The Yorkshire Terrier is a long-haired toy terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of the body. They are a small and well-balanced breed, having square proportions. They have naturally erect ears, a black nose, and a flat and small skull. The puppies of Yorkshire Terriers are born black and tan, but soon gain more adult colors as they get older. Newborn Yorkshire Terriers are born black in color with tan on the eyebrow, jaws, chest and feet. They are fully mature in two years. The Yorkie (Yorkshire Terrier) is one of the world's smallest dogs and should not exceed 7 lbs in weight. Yorkshire Terriers may be tiny but they are a big-dog in a little-dog package. The Yorkie is an intelligent and confident pet. They are spirited and spunky, affectionate and lively. Although small, they are still terriers! They can be scrappy, courageous and assertive. They get along with everyone, but they may get nippy if not trained or socialized correctly. Yorkshire Terriers are compact in size, sweet in nature and cheerful in character.

Colors: Dark steel blue from back of head to root of their tail. Face, chest and feet are bright tan.

Coat: Glossy, fine and silky.

Temperament: Yorkshire Terriers are intelligent, confident, and affectionate. Lively and spirited, the Yorkshire Terrier is no wimp. They do sound the alarm if the need be, and though small can be hardy. They are brave and self-assured, and posses the typical terrier attitude. They are devoted, assertive, and courageous. They can be demanding and/or nippy if they are not correctly socialized or trained, and should be kept from children if this is the case.

With Children: Yes, does best with an only child and no roughhousing or hectic activity.

With Pets: Yes, they should be even tempered and co-exist peacefully with other breeds.

Watch-dog: Very High.

Guard-dog: Low.

Care and Training: Frequent daily brushing will keep the coat of the Yorkie in beautiful condition. They need consistent grooming. Yorkshire Terriers do best when some type of exercise is given, though it need not be special. A romp through an apartment or house will suffice. Extra care must be taken for the Yorkshire Terrier in cold or bad weather.

Learning Rate: High. Yorkies are easily trained but be careful not to spoil them, they can become demanding and nippy. Obedience - medium to low. Problem Solving - High.

Health Issues: Eye irritations, hypoglycemia, Legg-Perthes disease, liver shunt, patellar luxation, premature dental disease and some puppies are born with open fontanels (parts of the skull).

Special Needs: Dental care, grooming, socialization, supervision with children and large animals, and training.

Hope you find the perfect dog.

I am very anti AKC they have pretty much destroyed any breed they have touched and cause a huge difference in working and confirmation. Specially within the border collie and australian shepherd breeds. What they have done to the GSD is a crime. Give me a working bred dog over a confirmation dog any day of the week. This is for temperment, and ability to perform the job they were originally created to do.

Anything that is suitable for you and your family.

If You want a smaller breed, I would try a Yorkie or some other toy breed.

If you want another labrador to remember your last one, then you should get that.

Like I said, anything suitable.

Hi,

I'm sorry about your other dog. Well, if getting a lab worked out last year, then why not get another lab again ? Yorkies have VERY different temperaments than labradors do. And I really think you should get another lab. Labs as you already know, are so sweet and kind hearted, and they are generally easier to train.

Good luck !

Well it depends. You should find out the type of personality in a dog you would like, and ask your yourself questions like: Was it easy taking care of your previous pet? Do you really want one of those breeds?, and where you could get another dog? The bad thing about getting a pedigree dog from a breeder is thpossibility of inbreeding and hidden side effects in the dog. Like seizures, brain damage and other things like that. Not a lot of dogs from breeders arehealthy in later years. Your best bet is to get a dog from a shelter, mix breed dogs are really great. At first it may be hard but it would be worth adopting and you wouldn't regret it.

Use the dog breed selector on the Animal Planet site to decide which dog would fit your lifestyle:

http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselec...

Im not telling you what kind of dog you should get, but I would suggest another lab. You probably a pro at labs by now. Discuss what kind of dog you would like to get with your family.

How are we supposed to know???

We don't know your lifestyle, your personality, your preferences in training, etc...

Pick a breed based on YOU!

What ever dog fits your life style and commitments

lad because it will replace ur dog that passed on :) hope everything works out:)