It's not about breeds that run off.
I would suggest you do research on dog breeds that fit your lifestyle, budget, and keep in mind it's your sister pushing you.
If you only want a dog to satisfy her, your getting a dog for the wrong reason.
It will be a new baby that needs vetting, you must train and teach them as to what you expect as you do a child.
My own experience. ........
After 15 yrs of two dogs in our lives they passed away. In 13 months our home felt empty and this guy just kept popping up. He was telling me come get me.
We believe in adopting from a rescue. We had a meet and greet, brought him home the next day for a weekend sleep over and he never went back. We fell in love.
He did have an ear infection. One that cost several hundred to beat down and get under control. With an environment test he's allergic to everything except cats, fleas and feathers. Literally. Lol
Meds along with needed monthly heartguard and flea/ tick meds run us $300 - 400. Then there is food, treats, toys, bedding.
I'm not trying to be mean, but I am being realistic about the cost of a dog. Our rescue offered to help with meds etc. I told her straight up, we will take care of it, we adopted him with all his broken pieces and love him. Besides if they buy his meds they can not help others. We love him, just the way he is.
Then you must walk, exercise, groom and play.
If you have any other questions reach out to
@lola, she is a local rescuer and can answer many questions about different breeds.
I am thankful for my vet and her techs. As I search for a friend for Hank, I call and ask about different breeds health and needs. I'm blessed to have that outlet.
The internet and even the library has great breed info. Maybe take your son to some of the rescue events and see which dogs he gravitates too.
We are mastiff people. Hank is mastiff bloodhound mix. People big and small run to him, stop their cars lol. That happens when you walk a 132lb goofball.
this is the pic that kept popping up.
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