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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So we would be first time dog owners. The kids are tweens and early teens, and very eager for a dog! We have a fenced in backyard. One kid is a bit allergic, so that would be something to watch out for. We prefer a non-shedding or low-shedding dog, calm, sweet, easy to train, and that won't require a ton of exercise. An "easy" family dog. What kinds of dogs should we be looking at? [/quote]

np Not to be a Debbie downer but, you need to acknowledge that all dogs are work.  Even the "easy" ones require a lot of attention and they are expensive.  Think of them as toddlers who never grow up.    I don't want to discourage you from getting a dog but, realize that no dog is easy or perfect and if that is what you want than maybe it would be better to have the kids volunteer at a shelter or start a dog walking business.  Remember, no matter how many times you kids tell you they will take care of the dog feeding, walks etc it will most likely be the adult.  And don't forget when you want to go on vacation.  You will need someone to walk and feed them.

Short answer:  Ask yourself Do you want a dog?  Are you ready to do the majority of work?  Will you resent the dog when the kids leave home?  If you answer yes to the first two questions and no to the last  than you should get a dog.  But, if not than I wouldn't.

Can you imagine someone saying I want to adopt a baby but they have to be an easy baby, won't require any tutoring, won't draw on the walls or have tantrums.

But, if you are serious than get a mutt.  They are the best dogs!  We got ours from Lucky dog and she is the sweetest.[/quote]

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