Help!
What types/ breeds of dogs are quite independent dogs which could be left in kennels etc ?
Thanks N

I have an independant breed, but she adores company, the independance means they are free thinkers not that they are unsociable, quite the reverse. Generally no dog likes to be without companionship as it is alien to the species, as they are pack animals, so require human or canine companionship, preferably both.

Cats on the other hand are solitary by nature and are happy to share your lap, or go9 about their business, they are also less likely to be vocal about theri disaproval of being left.

I also have an independant breed, he also hates to be left on his own and adores the company in the house at night. He also loves the company of other dogs, but when a smell comes along and he starts sniffing thats it nothing will distract him. If he gets it into his head that he is not doing what is asked of him its like talikng to a brick wall, if he is in the mood he will do anything you ask.

David.

Hi,
Please someone feel free to correct me if I am wrong but Akitas I think are quite an indipendant breed, however they need lots of socialising from an early age,
Also Huskys are quite an indipendant breed (although i think they are more "pack" orintated) who dont mind being kenneld, although no dog should realy be kept alone for long periods of time,
Sorry if I am wrong! ;-)
Vikki xxx

well your best bet would be to go to Toys R-us.....thats the only sort of dog that is suitable. :( :(

There is no need to be scarcastic.
Loads of people keep their dogs in kennels and still give them a good quality of life etc,
At least this person is being responsible and actually doing research rather than getting a very people orintated dog and keeping it in a kennel!
Vikki

It was serious advice, not sarcasm. I am fully aware that dogs can have an excellent quality of life when in kennels...mine certainly do, and when you have been on this board a little longer you will realise that. However the poster was refering to "independance" and my definition of that was that he wants something that will be happy alone in a kennel with not much attention, ie. independant of human contact. Therefore my reply still stands until such times the poster puts me right!

I agree, I don't know of any breed that will be "happy alone in a kennel, without human contact". Not a live dog, anyway.

I read it as "boarding kennels" .... ?

Lindsay

I hope you're right, Lindsay! I read it as "living in a kennel out of the way" and being ignored. :(

I think Nicola is looking to kennel one or two dogs while she works during the day - see previous posts