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I am looking to figure out which to get for my girls. I love dogs and cats. My husband loves fishes and birds. Now we have arguement about what pet the kids wants. He plays with there head to pick his pets. I told him not to do that. :wave: :wave: :wave: :sad1:
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get them a small dog there always good with kids and girls love them :)
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I would get them a beagle. They are very gentle but can be very hyper at times.
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we have a palmeranian(not sure how to spell it)and there good dogs.my wife is inlove with her.
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WILL ASK THE KIDS WHAT THEY WANT FAMILY MEETINGS ARE GOOD TO HAVE SO VOTES ON WHAT THE PET SHOULD BE :bunny: :cat: :dog: :fish: :dontknow:
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A dog would be awesome!
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I like smaller dogs. I am about to move and getting a puppy. Probably going to go with a terrier. Make good pets.
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Dogs are always more fun for kids!
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A Fish!....less then the rest,an prefer as the best for kids.Me I want a DOG!....an a black cat.
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Dog for sure you can do more with them and they are better behaved
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The best pet in the intire world is........................................... A rock. :)
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Playing with their heads? Sounds like there's more goin' on here than just having a momentary problem picking a pet for the kiddies... :(
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it depends on her character for me it's cat but it should go with her so it depends on her but I think all people will love to have a small birds with their lovely sounds
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It will probably depend on what they like!! Ask for their opinions!!
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are your kids gentle or more on the wildside? gentle id say kitten, playful id say a puppy. or maybe a hamster?
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A huge dog that barks really loud!!!
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I love chihuahua, they are fun, active and friendly.
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I suggest a turtle. I saw some people became so emotional when their pets died. Turtles can live long enough to skip that losing-pet period. Therefore you can live with your pet forever...
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Get a dog or a cat if you can handle the potty training (or the mess around the house...nasty). Get a fish if you want a pet that will probably never get on your nerves. Birds.....I love them....but I love them in the wild...that means i don't like the mess they make which cause me to not love them as much.--my opinion.
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I have 2 dogs...1 cat...1 bird...and several fish tanks... I love them all...I think the best choice for girls is a puppy!!
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It's too bad you can't get a bat or a flying squirrel for a pet. It'd be the best (or worst) of both worlds.
Get a dog. If your husband likes things that can swim, make sure it's a dog that can swim. No cats, because they hate water and they eat fish.
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I believe a dog is the best pet. The only downside is of course when you grown to attach to them eventually you have to come to that dreadful day and that's why my wife won't let me get one.
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I believe a dog is the best pet. The only downside is of course when you grown to attach to them eventually you have to come to that dreadful day and that's why my wife won't let me get one.
Seriously? So, your kids are never going to have to deal with people they love dying? Please talk to your wife on this... I loved growing up with a dog, which we got when I was 4 or 5. She died when I was in early H.S. (or middle school, I forget!). Sure it was hard to deal with, but it's a part of life to learn to grieve!
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I am looking to figure out which to get for my girls. I love dogs and cats. My husband loves fishes and birds. Now we have arguement about what pet the kids wants. He plays with there head to pick his pets. I told him not to do that. :wave: :wave: :wave: :sad1:
What is the age of your children? I wouldn't recommend fish or birds as a pet until your kids are at least preteenish age. Young children tend to get bored quickly with fish, since you can't "play" with them. Birds require high maintenance, and can easily suffer illnesses caused by being stressed. Small birds like finches and canaries are like fish; they aren't meant to be messed with. Finches also have the additional problem that you shouldn't have just 1 finch. They can (and often will) die of loneliness. For finches you need at least 2, and if you want more in your cage they much be added in pairs. Do not keep 4 finches in the same cage either. 4 finches means there are 2 rival pairs; they will fight and often injure each other. At 6, they become a flock (there are too many birds for one particular bird or pair to be targeted for aggression. Larger birds (parakeets and up) can require huge amounts of time and attention, the same as having another child. In fact, the larger the bird, generally the more "social time" they require from their humans. You must enrich your larger birds lives, or they will become bored and start pulling out their own feathers.
If you're children are very young, a dog is best. The best breed depends on your circumstances (yard space/energy level/grooming tolerance/children age/personal preferences). Smaller breeds are more prone to aggression. Dogs with longer coats generally require more time spent grooming them (and many short hair dogs shed heavily all year long). Allergies would also affect the breed type. Many terriers, poodles and poodle mixes, and a few other breeds are hypoallergenic. Here is a good link to check out: http://www.justdogbreeds.com/dog-breeds.html
A cat is good if your children are gentle and obedient (or not small children). Most cats don't like to be picked up and carted around; a cat will scratch and bite when it gets annoyed. And don't get a cat and declaw it; it's cruel. Cats make good pets otherwise: they are generally cleaner than dogs, require much less attention, and can be endlessly amusing. (On a personal note, if you want a calm, quiet cat, DO NOT pick the one kitten hanging upside-down in his cage, while his brothers and sisters are sleeping below him. It doesn't matter if your sister tells you "He's perfect!". He is not perfect. He will be a mischievous little monster. :thumbsup: )
And who will be taking care of the pet? That person has more say than anyone else in the house.
I guess a summary is good; I do tend to type too much.
Kids Age:
less than 6-7 years old: dog
6-7+ kids: dogs or cats
10-11+ kids: dogs or cats or fish (and maybe birds if your kids are mature)
12-13+ kids: any
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It's too bad you can't get a bat or a flying squirrel for a pet. It'd be the best (or worst) of both worlds.
Get a dog. If your husband likes things that can swim, make sure it's a dog that can swim. No cats, because they hate water and they eat fish.
You can get flying squirrels as pets. But it is easier to get a sugar glider (a small gliding possum). Exotic pets are very expensive, and it can be difficult to find medical care for them in emergencies. They are absolutely precious though. Their personalities can vary greatly as well. My mom had several; some were very friendly and liked to perch on your shoulder while you walked around the house; some only liked specific people and would bite anyone else. http://www.glidercentral.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php
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Personally I'm more of a cat person, but I think you should go with a dog cause it would be a lot more fun for kids. They can run around and play with it, but owning a dog comes with a lot more responsibility so make sure your kids are up for it.
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I agree that a dog is more fun for kids for the most part. However, we recently got a kitten, and my kids LOVE her. With a kitten, they get to see all the playfulness that the adult cats don't always show. I think either choice is a good one.
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ASK them what they want, and ask them if they are willing to be responsible for their pets. If not, forget it.
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8)I always thought a pet rock would be good.. Just think? You do not have to feed it, give it water, alls you have to do is dust it off once an awhile... No really, Dogs are cool! :wave:
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Doggggggg
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Dogs would be good for kids
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I think a puppy would be best. They are so lovable and it will teach your kids responsibility. Where as a fish can't be touched or taken outside for walks. You just stare at it through a fish tank which in my opinion is not fun for kids. If you end up getting a bird make sure you put a blanket over the cage at night so you don't hear it chirping. That's if the noise level bothers you.
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Cats are good if you do not have a baby :wave:
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u should get a dog and a cat. all animals need homes.
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Cats are much easier maitenace...if you need to go away for the day or overnight, a cat will be fine. A dog would need somebody to look after it or you would have to bring it along.
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I've always loved having a dog as a pet. I mean they're mostly loyal, fun, friendly creatures that are just awesome to have around.
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i love all pets :cat: :bunny: :dog: :fish: :angel11:i wouls say all pets are right for me meow