You don't say how old you are but I think the biggest thing that parents worry about when getting their child a pet is that they are going to end up taking care of the animal. Convince her that you are going to take care of the dog, now dogs aren't easy. You have to deal with potty training, nipping, baths, feeding & watering, taking the dog out to play, walks etc. And its a long comittement most dogs live to be in their teens, so its not to be taken lightly.
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Honestly, neither of them are very good dog foods, they are filled with fillers instead of actual meat and other things that help your dog to grow and be healthy. Some foods you may want to look into are Blue Buffalo and Taste of the Wild, in the long run they are about the same price. You pay more at once for the better food, but you can feed them less and so it ends up being about the same.
If you cannot get either of these, then I would stick with Science Diet, it is better than Iams. If you would like some more information about dog food nutritional facts, then you may want to check out this website Dogster.com . There are lots of people there who can give you lots of information about dog food and nutrition.
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Aggression really has to do with the blood lines from which the dogs come, Labs and Golden Retrievers are very popular but because of overbreeding and inbreeding more and more events of aggression are popping up every where. If you can find a Lab or Golden that has good lines and there is no inbreeding then you should go for it.
Somethings you might want to consider are going to your local shelter and picking out a dog from there. These dogs have no one and need someone to love them, they will have mixed breeds and some pure breeds and you can meet them all and see which one you hit it off with.
If you have something against going to the shelter, its a great choice and cheaper than getting a dog from a breeder, then some breeds you might want to consider are the Airedale(great choice), Bully breeds(such as American Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs etc.) are amazing dogs although you will want to check with your insurance and if you are renting your landlord and your city. They are terribly misunderstood and abused some they have been banned in some states. Dobermans are great dogs, extremely intelligent. If you don't want a barker stay away from the hound breeds, as they are known barkers.

Like the below person said, most large dogs will have joint and hip problems a lot earlier than smaller dogs, simply because they are larger and have more weight and pressure on their joints.
It may be easier to match with a breed that you will get along with and that will fit in with you if you give me more details into what you are looking for, as in temperment level, energy level, how much activity you can provide, how big of a home you have. If you can't provide much exercise or a larger home a medium or small dog may be a better choice. Getting a dog is a huge commitement so you want to make sure that you get one that suits you and your lifestyle. If you could give me some more info then I would be more than happy to suggest some other breeds.
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The thing about having dogs so close in age, with the 1 year old and a new puppy, is that they are both still going to be in the puppy stage. Which means, if your one year old has stopped chewing when you bring this husky in( who are notorious chewers and can get out of almost any enclosure) your 1 year old dog may begin to chew and pick up the bad habits that your puppy is going to have. It can be a lot harder watching the 2 of them than just one, also potty issues may arise with your 1 year old.
Another thing that you need to consider is the breed of dog that you want to get. Huskys are extremely hyper and their coats needs lots of attention, they are very very crafty and will chew and get out of their enclosures very easily. You have to be willing to start training hard and heavy when they are young and keep at it, you also have to make sure to keep them occupied at all times as to avoid chewing or escapes.
If I were you I would research the breed thoroughly so you know what to expect, and you may want to wait until your youngest dog is out of puppy stages, at least age 2 that way he won't be tempted to fall back on bad behaviors it may still happen but it is way less likely. Trust me 2 large breed dogs in the puppy stage is NOT fun. You may also consider a sturdier small breed dog, such as Shih Tzus, Poodles, Mini Schnauzers, etc,. They will be easier to handle, but can hang right in there with the big dogs. I have 2 shihs and an American Pitbull Terrier, all of my dogs were puppies together and man was my house crazy.
You really need to think about any decision concerning a dog very very carefully, because it will change your life. You also want to make sure that your dogs and your family are ready for another family member.
Just some stuff to think about, Good Luck & let me know how it goes.
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The whole thing about oppostie sex really has to do with the dog, my female dog doesn't like other female dogs, but thats just her personality. You need to slowly introduce them and its best to do it in a neutral environment. Be sure to give your dog the same amount of attention, feed her first, and let her know that she is still important and that this dog will not be taking her place. She will probably growl a little at first until she gets used to the new puppy, so don't leave them alone. You may also want to do positive enforcement, such as giving your dog her favorite treat only when the puppy is near her, she will then learn that the new puppy is positive and equals treats.
Also you may want to buy a crate for both dogs, if you already dont have them, so that they both have safe zones to flee to if either of them feel overwhelmed. In the future you may want to socialize your dogs with other dogs, so that adding a puppy will go smoother because they are already used to being around other dogs.
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Okay I really don't have any names, but had to post because of the answer below. When potty training a puppy do NOT spank them if you find a mess in the house, the puppy has already forgotten what it did. Now if you catch a puppy IN the act, give a firm no and stop the action then take the puppy to the place where you would like it to potty. Then throw him a little 'potty party' for using it where you want it too :)
It doesn't solve things to spank them, now if they do something wrong like chewing(which will be a huge issue because they are labs) tell them now and place them in a crate or closed off area with no fun things for about 5 minutes, or replace the item they are chewing on with something that you want them to chew on.

As for some good names:
Carson, Turbo, Marley, those are the top ones that I can think of.
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Repetition and routine are the 2 most important things to remember when dealing with potty training a new puppy. When they are young, like 6 weeks, they need to go out about every 2 hours, the longer you have him the more familiar you will get with the signs that he gives when he needs to go out. As he gets older he will be able to hold it longer and longer, there will be accidents at first. Don't punish him if you just find it afterwards, if you catch him in the act simply give a firm no and take him to the place where you would like him to relieve himself. When he goes in this place throw a little 'potty party,' filled with lots and lots of affection and celebration and even a treat.
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I do not think that animals actually have a belly button like we do, but they are born with umbilical cords & on some dogs & cats you can see a small scar or place where their umbilical cord was.
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I would go for a bigger breed dog, more often than not they are better with children because they are sturdier. Newfoundlands, beagles, Golden Retrievors, etc are some good dogs for families. Also maybe an adult dog from your local shelter, mutts are often the best dogs. Also when the dog is grown you will already know its personality & how it is with children other dogs, strangers. If you decide to get a purebred dog, then I would be very careful, find a responsible breeder. This is crucial, because you will want an even temperment, some breeds due to overbreeding are having temperments that are not stable. When getting a dog you need to look at the exercise requirements that the breed of dog will get, look at its energy levels, grooming needs, personality etc. How much exercise will you be willing to give?
Dogster.com is an amazing website to get on when looking for a dog, they can give you great advice on breeds, help you find a shelter or responsible breeder, etc.
If you have any more questions feel free to email me at bacardii_caddy@yahoo.com
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Awww puppies are so cute wish I could get one haha. Let's see here a few good names...
Bryant, Turbo, Deuce, Hornet, Avalanche, Rex, Juno, Sampson, Cody[i think that name really suits shitzu puppies]
Then you have the regular old ones like...
Spot, Mack, Max, Shadow.
It really depends on it's personality so you may just have to wait til you get him to see what you want to name him.

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