I want to buy a ''house dog'' :)

Hello dog lovers,

Here is my situation: (i think it's important)

I live in Kiel, Germany. Work from 07:30-17:00. I have a one-room flat (about 30m2). Live in a building which have lagre yard where dogs can play. Also, infront of my building there is a small park, also for dogs.

I have to spend a lot of time on work, but after work i can always find at least half an hour for walk, or run with him. Also, my parent and friends are here very often, so he/she can get more attention from time to time.

I am big lover of animals. In my home town, Belgrade, i have two squirrels, and i just love them, and i have to admit, they really miss me. I moved to Kiel 3 month ago, i was thinking a lot about this decission, to buy a dog, but now i am sure.

So, based on all of the above, i really appreciate if you tell me your opinion, which dog is the best for me.

All the best, and i hope we will have good cooperation.

(if you have more questions, just ask!)

What size and energy level are you looking for?
Also long or short haired? Stranger friendly or house protective?

because of my relative small flat (about 30m2) i would like to have smaller dog. about hair, just not to fall off his/her hair so much.

and, friendly, of course

Dachshund, Poodle, Jack Russell Terrier, Pug, Pom, or maybe a Boston Terrier.

JRT's are generally 24/7 balls of energy though.

hmmm... what you can tell me about toy poodle? do you know some owners of this kind of dof, just to hear some experience?

You can read up about the different Poodles here: Poodles info

We have Poodle owners on Breedia - give the forum a go Poodle (Standard) Forum

Just going by what I know from friends dogs. There are many here and the other forms that could give you more details, on the exacts of the breeds mentioned.
I'm a giant breed person.

thank you very much for the answers

Leaving a dog alone for 9.5 hours while away at work is not on. No dog lover would even think about it, and in a one room flat as well. I just can't believe anyone would even consider it.
What happens if the dog gets ill at 8 am Just after you left for work? that poor dog would be suffering for 9 hours. Who is going to make sure it has enough water or it spills a water bowl and has nothing to drink?

What a horrible thought
Things may be different in Germany but if I found out over here in the UK someone was doing that I would soon report them to the authorities.

Both mine are left for that amount of time, they dont suffer are in really good health, as long as the dogs can cope with it there is no problem. I have 1 9yo cocker and a 5 month old husky, some people have to work
ATD x