Adult, well trained Labs are tame and loving. Juvenile and untrained Labs are wild and bouncy and crazy.
It's a good thing that you run a lot because walking is almost like no exercise at all for a dog, particularly an athletic, active one such as the Labrador retriever. You will also need to spend time training it daily, play with it, brush it, and I hope you are okay with the Labrador odor. It is a kind of oily smell that dogs with water resistant coats have. Some people don't mind it and others hate it.
Why not go to YourPurebredPuppy.com to read the good and bad about Labs as well as as many of the other 179 breeds there that you may be interested in. The site is free to use.
Labradors are loving, but I'm not sure what you mean by "tame". They *can* be quiet, well-behaved, docile companions, but this doesn't just happen. Labrador RETRIEVERS are sporting dogs and can become awful terrors if not provided the proper amount of mental and physical exercise, discipline, and training!
The best thing you can do is make a list of specifics. So far it sounds like you just want a dog, any dog. Write down everything about your lives:
- how active you are, including how much time you would spend exercising the dog and *what type* of exercise (a 2 hour walk or a 30 minute bike ride?)
- how much space will you have (even calmer large breeds like Danes need enough space to stretch out)
- how much time will the dog spend alone (some breeds don't do well with long working hours)
- what will the landlord accept
- what are your grooming preferences
- what will your budget be (bigger dog = bigger needs)
- what is your family life like (any kids around?)
etc etc etc
...then look for a dog that will fit well with everything you want and need.
While you are waiting for the time or money to move out, stop & think about this idea.
Who would get the dog if for some reason you guys split? ??
How would the dog fit in if there were to be a baby?
Will you take turns on long walks, runs or bike rides or all go together?
Having a dog is a good 10 yr or more commitment. Til its death.
Will you be financially set for all the Vet care a dog needs? What about emergencies?
Think it through.
The only "tame" dog is the one that you put and effort into training. If you've seen well-trained labradors, then that's because the owner put the work into it.
The idea of a dog sounds great, however, are you ready to put the energy into training, exercise and socialization?
There are lots of dogs out there that are very energetic, friendly and easily trained. A lab is a great example! You can research dogs online to know what type fits you the most. Every dog needs specific needs and ofcourse training.
You should adopt a dog from a shelter! They have lots of different types of dogs the people there can match you up with, and you'd be saving a life!
A labrador will lay waste to an apartment. How about a greyhound. Petfinder says they are the perfect apartment dog. Quiet, healthy, no shed, calm.
I would suggest you WAIT until you get a place & make sure what the landlord will allow in the way of pets, and get it in WRITING. Some do NOT allow any pets, some only allow pets under a certain weights, or only certain breeds.
if you live in an area with a decent amount of running room id recommend a German Shepard, not too expensive and are great at winter times, easy to train and love to walk. also they are very well known and friendly and just look awesome. <
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