I have a long-haired mini daschund(hot dog dog). and he just lays around all day. Honestly, even when I'm home he just lays on his back and dies.
Also in my opinion daschunds are the cutest aside from maybe yorkies and shih tzus. I got mine from a breeder, and he's very calm and mellow, unlike short-haired daschunds. You could rescue a dog, but my last dog was rescue and he could never calm down and accidentally bit someone. He had to be put down.
I would suggest a small dog for you. Large dogs take quite a bit more work and training. They poop a lot more, they eat a lot more, and they are a lot harder to handle. They are also prone to more health issues, I think.
edited 25th Apr '12 9:37:40 PM by skyflower
noYou should get this dog: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saluki
It's the exact opposite of what you're looking for, but come on, its one of the oldest breeds in existence! Who wouldn't want have a dog who could trace it's lineage back to ancient Sumeria?
If you don't have the time to give your dog the attention it deserves, you probably shouldn't do it. Dogs are pack animals and need a good amount of attention. Leaving them alone in your house most of the time is slightly cruel.
As someone said, you might be better off getting a cat, which are solitary hunters and as such don't require as much attention as dogs.
That said, blue heelers are pretty cool.
edited 25th Apr '12 10:51:24 PM by Talby
I've had 4 dogs in my lifetime, the last being when I was 17 (7 years ago), and I never had a problem then, so I guess I'm fine with dog dander? Just going by experience, every time I go to someones house with a cat, I get itchy and hives and start sneezing everywhere, never happens with a dog.
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They might be a bit more emotionally high-maintenance than you're looking for, though. And they can be rascally.
edited 26th Apr '12 1:39:46 PM by FarseerLolotea
Maybe you should get a fox, a domestic silver fox
more specifically, they are naturally solitary like cats, but I think a part of what allows a cat to be happily solitary in a home setting is the fact they are allowed freedom, and the fact a fox is more likely to be taken for a wild animal could mean people are hostile towards it, and there are wild foxes which could be dangerous to it.
Or if your not set on canines, maybe rats, they're exceedingly social but keeping more than one would mean they don't get bored and lonely.
edited 3rd May '12 4:07:27 PM by Mysterics

Cuz I would like to get a dog. the problem therein is that I'd need one hats more independent than other dogs, since I live by myself and work close to 50 hours a week. Are there any specific breed of dog that are more suited to spending time alone, or am I SOL?
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