I am getting a dog

So I have decided that I am going to get a dog. A dog that had been with me since I was just a little kid passed away a few months ago , He was a black Labrador. I have been thinking a lot about what kind of dog I should get and I am leaning towards a Labrador or a Icelandic sheepdog but if any user want to recommend me another type which they have had a good experience with I am open to successions. I love dogs, been around them all my life and it extremely hard to see them go away but I enjoy the time I had with them and I think I can never truly be happy unless I have a dog around me.

So I have decided that I am going to get a dog. A dog that had been with me since I was just a little kid passed away a few months ago , He was a black Labrador. I have been thinking a lot about what kind of dog I should get and I am leaning towards a Labrador or a Icelandic sheepdog but if any user want to recommend me another type which they have had a good experience with I am open to successions. I love dogs, been around them all my life and it extremely hard to see them go away but I enjoy the time I had with them and I think I can never truly be happy unless I have a dog around me.

Coolzies.....
And a Rottweiler is Always a good choice

I love dogs. Take good care of him!!

" Coolzies..... And a Rottweiler is Always a good choice "

Beagle. They are the absolute best companion dog for a man.

I grew up with quite a few dogs and i found the german shepherd was a great dog, very loyal, great with family, if i ever settle down with a wife and kids id prolly get a german shepherd again........that or a wolf.....a boy can dream anyway.

*Cat. Although dogs are cool too. 

I had a collie as a kid and he was the funnest little guy to have around the house. I was very young and even still I have fond memories of him.

You should go to a local rescue to get a dog, they will probably have super young dogs, and old dogs who will spend their whole lives living in shelters. Good luck on finding a new buddy!!! :D

Whatever dog you get, name him duder... or Luchadog.. then your life's objectives are complete

"You should go to a local rescue to get a dog,  "

I agree on collies if you don't go to the local rescue.  My friend has 2, they're very smart and amusing/awesome to be around.

I had a boston terrier that passed last year.  That was the smartest and best damn dog I've ever had and when I get another dog I'd like to have another one. 

I'm trying to get rid of mine.  Die already goddammit!!!

" You should go to a local rescue to get a dog, they will probably have super young dogs, and old dogs who will spend their whole lives living in shelters. Good luck on finding a new buddy!!! :D "

Dogs drool, cats rule. Nuff said.

Labs aren't very good dogs... get a border collie, they're good dogs! 
 
edit: get a mix actually they are the healthiest and usually free or very cheap

Dogs are pretty cool alright. I have cats myself. Not really much of a dog person, but good luck with it and take care of it duder!

Whatever kind you get, don't BUY a dog, rescue one. Don't do anything to keep those puppy mills in business.

" Whatever kind you get, don't BUY a dog, rescue one. Don't do anything to keep those puppy mills in business. "

Newfoundland dog.

" @Toxic: If it's going to be an inside dog, get one that doesn't shed. You'll thank me later. "

I had a pair of Jack russels until one recently passed away, the other is quite old now, but still really active and lively. Definitely recommend one of them, lot's of personality and active, and small enough to not be a real hassel, and loyal as hell. Only downside (if you could call it that) is they're hunting dogs, ours would hunt down rabbits in their younger days and even fish. Cleaned out the local telecom of rats too. I reckon they'd be perfect for you, an active dog but really made for inside.

Nothing beats a labrador IMO.

I just emailed a woman that is giving away a Labrador Icelandic sheepdog mix  puppy hope I get an answer.

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" Coolzies..... And a Rottweiler is Always a good choice "

nah man I am going to stay away from those , a Rottweiler bit my last dog and he died of his wounds. "

I have a  lab mix and he's a very nice, calm dog. He's 13 years old and is still very healthy, although he's become really lazy >.> 
 Another dog I have is a crazy mutt. Some ridgeback, some pitbull, and a bunch of others. She's the sweetest dog around people, but is extremely territorial and aggressive towards other dogs.  
My friend has a German Shepherd mix who's the coolest dog I've ever seen. He's loyal, calm, and has a good presence around other dogs. 
 
I have no experience with purebreds and whatnot, and I hate small dogs. So I'm biased towards big ones like shepherds and retrievers. 

I would go with the Labrador.
Also make sure you don't have sex with it.

Pit Bulls!!!!!! 
They are awesome dogs to have. They are super friendly if you treat them the way you are supposed to treat dogs

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" @Coombs said:

" Coolzies..... And a Rottweiler is Always a good choice "

nah man I am going to stay away from those , a Rottweiler bit my last dog and he died of his wounds. "

exact same thing happened to my dog a few years ago. "

get a golden retriever. they are the best kind of dog.

I had a poodle growing up, about 20LB, I can tell that's probably not the type of dog you are looking for but he was a wonderful companion. He lived 17 years, it was a wonderful experience. I will definitely be getting a dog once I am settled down at one point again.

Get a wolf. You know you want a wolf. You should go out and capture a wolf. RIGHT NOW!

" @Atramentous: hey thanks, I will look into that. I even think there is a someone selling Beagles in my town. "

" So I have decided that I am going to get a dog. A dog that had been with me since I was just a little kid passed away a few months ago , He was a black Labrador. I have been thinking a lot about what kind of dog I should get and I am leaning towards a Labrador or a Icelandic sheepdog but if any user want to recommend me another type which they have had a good experience with I am open to successions. I love dogs, been around them all my life and it extremely hard to see them go away but I enjoy the time I had with them and I think I can never truly be happy unless I have a dog around me. "

German shepherd FTW
I myself have a Greyhound, not the best type of dog if you're gonna keep it in yer house though.
Also i hate how people stereotype Rottweilers and German Shepherds as "bad dogs"... bad dogs are raised that way.. not born

Nothing better than a cat. You don't have to clean up his poop