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I think the line is if the dog can manage without you being with them always. Some dogs are clingy, and that’s okay. The issues come when they are unable to handle being alone.

So this is a somewhat extreme example (shelter pic) but here's kind of what I mean in terms of hair/skin: Hair loss - could be something as simple as allergies/alopecia (more common if they're old), or as bad as scabies. Pot-belly in puppies - probably parasites Excessive dandruff - Skin...

Yes, but usually there are some signs (excessive clingy-ness, screaming and barking when you walk away from the cage, etc). If you find one that's crate trained that can take some of the stress out, just crate them when you leave. Yes to all of the above, but I would be concerned about pain if...

I would expect the dog to let me touch any part of it without aggression unless there is a medical problem. Pulling away is fine.

I would want the shirt off, haha. But if they're all wearing shirts they probably can't all have ringworm. Generally just dogs, but unless they were cat tested it's difficult to know. They look like long (possibly feet-long) strands of spaghetti. Terrible creatures.

Don't be. Know what you're looking for, don't rush, and don't make any rushed decisions and you'll be fine. There are great dogs to be had at shelters. Mine was straight off the streets, but if he was in a shelter his chances would have been pretty bleak considering he was heartworm positive...

1.) I would expect the dog to forget about the toy within a minute or two if you "change the subject". 2.) If the dog HAS a chronic ear infection, or had one that went untreated for years, they may be sensitive. Otherwise, that's just bad socialization. Unless the dog had a really bad ear...

Agreed. Also, some more common shelter/rescue language for the ones trying to sugar-coat: "Would do best in a home with someone who works from home and wants a best friend forever!" = Separation anxiety (varying levels; some it's just whining and pacing, some will bark the whole time you're...

It's both. All of these look like adults though, so the socialization window is pretty long gone. Old dogs can learn new tricks though! Depends on the rescue/shelter and if they know the dog's background. A lot just throw up a guess. We personally have a lot of dogs down here at the shelter...

Gotcha! Wasn't sure if the pictures lined up with the #'s. If the rescue is correct about the corgi I'd pass if it has mainly corgi temperament, but that's just me. Some people love them.

I work with dogs in my career (medical side) so I may be able to provide a little insight. All dogs are different, of course. Also, mixed breed dogs will vary in personality a lot depending which breed they most took after. My mixed breed dog has a lot of breeds I would not personally own in...