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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004 Since you have rescued dogs, would you STRONGLY recommend that I do not adopt a bigger dog from a shelter or breed specific rescue? Or would you MILDLY recommend that? Please give me your honesty opinion because the 2 babies that I already have are my first and foremost concern. I would never jeopardize their health and happiness. |
Jennifer, I would strongly recommend a breed specific rescue if you are going to adopt. It is hard for me to give a strong/mild not knowing your home situtation, if you work and what living conditions you have (where would the dogs stay if you left the house). I tend to favor the hunting breds over many of the others but that is because that is what I grew up with and my father made sure these dogs were children friendly first. I am very leary of big dogs/small dogs because I think these little guys stir the pot so much
but I think if you are on guard at all times and if you work with the foster family you could probably adopt a very mello large dog who would be sensitive to your little ones.
My point of reminding people that were posting was that just because they got a large dog as a puppy and raised it without any problems with their little dogs that rescue's come with additional baggage. Many members were just posting what large dogs they love and not looking at the rescue angle (don't mean to offend anyone). I know that you said you were just beginning the thought process and I think this is great and studying each breed that you are interested in and working with a reputable rescue group will let you know what you should be looking for.