Help us find our next dog/breed

[Anonymous]

Our 14 year old Boston Terrier passed away yesterday. We are a mess to say the least. He was my son's best friend and he wants to open our home to another dog soon. We have an 11 year old Boston who is in decent health and energetic. He would love having a companion who will play with him. Here are our requirements:

- Rescue dog 1-5 yrs of age
- Preferably a female but open to male if he's the right fit
- Short coated breed, a dog I can bathe at home
- A companion animal- one who is cuddly, sleeps in beds, affectionate
- low to moderate energy level
- We love Bostons and may consider another one but are also open to larger dogs

Thank you for your advice.

[Anonymous]

Get a pug! Midatlanticpugrescue

So sorry for your loss.

[Anonymous]

Frenchies! They're so adorable! i don't know if they're low energy though...

[Anonymous]

We have a Great Dane, and I can't imagine ever having another breed, personally. She fits all of what you're asking.

That being said, having a giant breed is very different than having a smaller dog (our other guy was 60lb... Which now feels like a small dog to us).

[Anonymous]

I'm so sorry for your loss Op . I don't have any real breed suggestions other than a mutt.

[Anonymous]

So sorry too. Mutts are wonderful. A rescue mutt from a reputable rescue that has fosters (so that the fosters can tell you all about your animal and match up the best way) is the way to go. I'm partial to lab mixes myself, but that tends to be an energetic breed until they are about 5 or 6.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry for your loss, OP

I would reach out to several local rescues with exactly what you told us. So much of what you wrote depends heavily on the individual dog, beyond breed (especially in rescues, where they may not fit the breed temperament standard)

Find a rescue that puts all their dogs in foster homes, and ask them to suggest good fits based on what you are looking for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm sorry for your loss, OP

I would reach out to several local rescues with exactly what you told us. So much of what you wrote depends heavily on the individual dog, beyond breed (especially in rescues, where they may not fit the breed temperament standard)

Find a rescue that puts all their dogs in foster homes, and ask them to suggest good fits based on what you are looking for.

Thank you all.

You are right on this one. Breeds can have certain characteristics but all dogs are different in temperament.
We will think things through and move forward when we are ready.

[Anonymous]

My sister got a rescue mutt that was part Irish terrier, part who-knows-what -- he fit all those requirements.
I also love pugs, but boy do they snore, especially as they age! Not sure I could sleep with one!

[Anonymous]

So sorry OP. My dog passed away yesteday too, and I'm about as big a mess as you could imagine. Loved that pup so much!

In his honor, I'll agree with the PP who says to talk to various rescues and visit shelters with an open mind, and then just take your time to find the dog that seems like the best fit. The dog I took home was nothing like the dog I had in mind when I started my adoption process, and my friends and family thought I was a bit crazy when they first met him, but he ended up being the best dog I could have asked for. He was a big old mutt, with a personality all his own, and I know I'm never going to find the likes of him again but am so so glad I took a chance on him when it felt right.

[Anonymous]

Our mutt is the sweetest, gentlest little girl we could ever have hoped for. So snuggly and funny and smart. She has short hair but she does shed. That's o.k. - if I have to vacuum a little more she is totally worth it.

[Anonymous]

Neopolitan Mastiff
Dogue de Bordeaux
Bull Mastiff
Mastiff

awesome dogs. lazy. protective. low shedding. but slobbery farters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our 14 year old Boston Terrier passed away yesterday. We are a mess to say the least. He was my son's best friend and he wants to open our home to another dog soon. We have an 11 year old Boston who is in decent health and energetic. He would love having a companion who will play with him. Here are our requirements:

- Rescue dog 1-5 yrs of age
- Preferably a female but open to male if he's the right fit
- Short coated breed, a dog I can bathe at home
- A companion animal- one who is cuddly, sleeps in beds, affectionate
- low to moderate energy level
- We love Bostons and may consider another one but are also open to larger dogs

Thank you for your advice.

So sorry for your loss op. Boston terriers are cool dogs, but if you are looking for a different breed, I like beagles, dachshunds, and pugs. Dachshunds and beagles are both hounds, so they are very loyal and cuddly. Beagles are slightly bigger, so they may be more energetic. Dachshunds are great lap dogs and love to snuggle. They aren't high energy but they are very affectionate. Pugs are also not high energy and from what I understand very loving and affectionate.

[Anonymous]

Beagle

[Anonymous]

Another vote for the Great Dane, here! Awesome dogs and they definitely fit your list. But personality is really key, esp when you already have one dog in the home.

So sorry for your family's loss.