Not exactly looking for a hunting dog just one thats a good overally dog.
mr=punch
Get a good mongrel from the rescue centre they need good homes and you can get a decent all rounder if you choose carefully.
Ratman2
Re: What dog to get?
Jermaine wrote:
Not exactly looking for a hunting dog just one thats a good overally dog.
Are you wortherly of one.
tyke
Spot on mr punch,
the best allround dog ive ever seen and easily the most intellegent was from the pound,he belonged to a mate and was a whippet x lab we think.
Not that im recommending the whippet x lab to you jermaine,dogs like him are one offs ussually,he never produced anything of much use himself,it also takes a lot of work to "make" any dog.
If you said what you intended to use the dog for it would narrow the choice down a bit?
Jermaine
Yh im worthy, will spend time with it alot,walk it,play with it etc.
I think a family dog would be best.
Dogs im looking into
Labrador
Collie
Doberman
German sheperd
Golen retriever
Weimanarer
Ridgeback
Rottweiller
I think its gotta be out of these^
mr=punch
For a good trustworthy family dog go for the Lab, Collie or alsation the others are too tempremental and it does depend on the age of your kids.
Ratman2
Jermaine wrote:
Yh im worthy, will spend time with it alot,walk it,play with it etc.
I think a family dog would be best.
Dogs im looking into
Labrador
Collie
Doberman
German sheperd
Golen retriever
Weimanarer
Ridgeback
Rottweiller
I think its gotta be out of these^
I was only being sarcastic mate
My only concern with your list is the Ridgeback, my neigbour of past had one and it was a nasty bugger to say the least. I was also bitten by a customers Ridgeback several years back so I'm not keen on them at all.
Also don't forget the humble mutt, mine is a Staffy cross Lurcher, he's super intelligent and has a heart of gold, he's no idea what aggression is.
I’ll post a picture of him once I work out how too.
BigCharl
On the Rottweiler front don't let bad press put you off as I used to own one and he was great noisy at the door then lick um to death he was great with me kids but was clumsy and used to knock um over but he loved um, not sure on the other breeds as I have no experience. Charl.
tyke
Unless you have experiance with guard breeds rotty/doberman ect its not a good idea,especially if you intend to get a dog.
Again i would agree with mr punch,collie,lab or Alsation,all the dogs on your list have hereditary faults,hips,eyes,ect make sure the parents have been tested or it could be expensive.
Personally if i had to choose from that list it would be a Lab.
Jermaine
The lab seems to be the best family.
shawn
tyke wrote:
Unless you have experiance with guard breeds rotty/doberman ect its not a good idea,especially if you intend to get a dog.
Again i would agree with mr punch,collie,lab or Alsation,all the dogs on your list have hereditary faults,hips,eyes,ect make sure the parents have been tested or it could be expensive.
Personally if i had to choose from that list it would be a Lab.
totally agree there,
ive had a rotty, superb animal, very loyal, easy to train, as long as you have the time and patience,
get some advice before you delve into the guard breed,
remember , all dogs need exersize, and are one hell of a comitment, vet bills can be expensive,(worth looking into insurance), food, and upkeep of the animal are quite a dent in the wallet too,
remember, its the work you put into the dog, (no matter what the breed) you will reap the rewards if done correctly,
good luck in whatever breed you decide on
if its a pet your after , go for a heinz 57, u wont go wrong,
locko75
I did loads of reading before i bought my dog as i wanted a big dog i could trust with my 4 year old son, and one that would look after the house when i'm working nights. I ended up with a Dogue de bordeaux. He's superb, 10 months old now and 9 stone. Soft as anything. The only draw back is you can't go any where without people wanting to stroke him!!
