Need your guys help picking a dog - Page 1

Hi guys hope you can help me out on a dog breed for my husband and I, but will primarily be my dog since he works late and will sometimes be out of town on occasion. I’m leaning towards the Dutch shepherd or Belgian Shepherd(either malinois or gronendael) but am open for other opinions on breeds.

Firstly I believe my living arrangements may present a problem as I have no backyard but, live in a temporary 725sq ft apartment next to a 2+ acre park, have a small dark park across the street and a dog beach 20 minutes driving distance and am willing to provide 3-4 hrs of exercise daily along with an hr of training, I’m unsure if this would be enough.

Next I’m very small I am a mere 100 lbs at 5’2’’ and am unsure if I would become overpowered by such an energetic dog. Although I am an ex horse handler, rehabilitator and know how to handle a pushy animal.

I have two cats, one five years 12lbs one 5 months 11lbs both are unsure what to think of a dog and I have received mixed information on how well a Dutch or Mal will take to small animals. This is the same for small children since I am unaware when I will be having my own and need a reliable dog in that area as well.

I am not looking for a dog to put into French Ring, Schutzhund, etc. although, I am willing to participate in fly ball, agility or obedience.

I live in California and there are breed restrictions so please take this into consideration if giving opinions on a separate breed, this includes the German Shepherd even though I am familiar with the breed and grew up with them I cannot rent with them.

Thanks- K0nok0

Sorry for double post was trying to get this onto the general topic forum but it's not letting me. Still getting used to the forums since I'm new sorry about the inconvinience.

Well I think most would agree that the two breeds you like would really be a headache for you. I raise both and as a pup they can be a holy terror.