Puppies & Dogs

Would you rather get an American Eskimo Dog, Australian Shepherd, or a maltese poodle mix?

I am getting a dog and these are my bottom three, the eskie, aussie and maltese poodle mix. The good thing is that they are all at the shelter near my house. I have the perfect living conditions for all those dogs. I can’t decide. Which would you rather get and why? Please don’t say that you would not want to get a maltese poodle mix because it is a mutt. Also can you tell me some good ways to stop heavy shedding. Whatever dog you choose that you’d rather get explain a bit about them like their temper.
Is their a way to train the eskie out of barking? My friend’s dog does not bark because it got trained to not bark but it is not an eskie.

Bwahahaha to the person that said Aussies are easy to train and loyal. Aussies are very well known for training their unsuspecting owners. They are manipulative and sneaky and need a loooot of attention and exercise. But I do love mine. He’s never dull. That’s for sure.

That said, I think eskies are some of the most willing dogs when it comes to training. They love learning tricks and doing all kinds of things. They can be barkers, but you can teach them not to be. And not all of them are. If you spend a lot of time with your eskie and keep it busy, it won’t be a bad barker.

Having owned both Aussies and Eskies at some time or another, I think Eskie coats are easier to care for than Aussies. Good quality food cuts back on shedding in both breeds and a Furminator will be your best investment if you get either breed.

If this is your first dog ever, I go with the eski. If you’ve had dogs before and plan on doing dog sports like flyball or frisbee or agility or something the Aussie would probably be ok, but if you’re just wanting a companion to teach tricks to and take for walks, go with the eskie. Aussies are a lifestyle

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