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Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen  After much thought and consideration on what type of 'big dog' I should get...I have decided to adopt from a rescue or shelter. I had planned on buying a GP from a breeder in the area, and was even about to place a deposit on her, until I saw a shelter commercial...and my heart broke. 
I've been looking hard the last couple of weeks, and I have found a sweet lab mix and a sweet shepherd mix...and actually a rescue GP. However, I need some advice. I'm starting to lean towards a mix as opposed to the GP in the rescue. The particular place where the GP is is a breed specific place, and they only have a few dogs that are kept at someone's home. However, we all know the condition of some of the poor shelter mix dogs that may never find a home. So I think I'm really leaning towards that...BUT do you think I would have more trouble trainign a shelter puppy to be good with the yorkies? Both of the little girls I'm considering (the lab and shepherd mixes) are only 6 weeks old, so would they be ok if I trained them that early to be a part of the family and not hurt the babies?
Also, what is your opinion on a lab mix versus a shepherd mix in general? Especially with small dogs and one cat?
Thanks in advance!!!  |
Thats awesome! If you are getting a young pup, I think it would be easily trained to get along with the yorkies. I would probably go w/ the lab mix. I have known some shepherds that don't do well with cats and other small animals because of their breed.