Help me pick a dog
13 January 2009, 08:34 PM
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Great aint they lol
Nope dont go to any meets really, not showing or working, im a snob lol.
Just not got the time tbh.
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Great aint they lolNope dont go to any meets really, not showing or working, im a snob lol.
Just not got the time tbh.
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13 January 2009, 08:47 PM
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Billyray,
I've just read that they are somewhat vocal, which is somewhat endearing to say the least
Michael,
I've seen some of Tuv talking, very cute indeed, not that he'd appreciate being called cute
Having said this Lily is quite chatty sometimes. Cheeky as hell too. She'll come up and nudge me if I've lost track of time and it's past dinner time
I've just read that they are somewhat vocal, which is somewhat endearing to say the least
Michael,
I've seen some of Tuv talking, very cute indeed, not that he'd appreciate being called cute
Having said this Lily is quite chatty sometimes. Cheeky as hell too. She'll come up and nudge me if I've lost track of time and it's past dinner time
13 January 2009, 08:50 PM
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So Brave, when are you gonna know the final ok on getting one ? eh eh eh
If it was, the answer is when i've worn the Mrs down to the point where she just says OK, it's currently a daily barage of dog talk
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13 January 2009, 08:53 PM
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Good man, I look forward to you getting a pup as much as you do lol.
Jay, I really have not found the time to even get to the rally's tbh. Would love to one day, but for now I will stick with the group walks
Tuvaaq is a big fella, so I have to make sure my arm is working that day lol.
Markus, believe me, he loves the word. Say "cute" or "lovely" in front of him and he will usually stop in his tracks, and come to see you. Seriously.
13 January 2009, 08:56 PM
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How many miles a day do you have to walk Malamutes? I've always wanted a Husky but always realised they are very special in the amount of work they take and would never have one as I couldn't give it what it needs. Is it something like 13 miles a day plus for them to be exercised enough?
13 January 2009, 09:01 PM
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How many miles a day do you have to walk Malamutes? I've always wanted a Husky but always realised they are very special in the amount of work they take and would never have one as I couldn't give it what it needs. Is it something like 13 miles a day plus for them to be exercised enough?
13 miles a day is more than is required as a minimum, by a long way.
Get them on a rig, and the exercise just got easier and more fun.
Its not so much the exercise thats the issue, its the difference in temprement.
13 January 2009, 09:03 PM
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Speaking of which, we are off out with them now. Both of us walking them tonight so half the distance for me lol.
PS sorry about the km's (others have whined in the past) Just how I have my Nike+ and sat nav on phone, which is how its measured.
PS sorry about the km's (others have whined in the past) Just how I have my Nike+ and sat nav on phone, which is how its measured.
13 January 2009, 11:03 PM
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Hi all,
as much as i love all dogs, there is a saying ''if its not a chow its just a dog''
i had 9 chow chows as a child and vowed to get my own when i got a house, i now have 2 and would have many more, they are naturally protective, very strong, do NOT shed hair like a normal dog, dont need loads of exercise and are the oldest reckonised breed, closley related to the bear, black tongues!!! read up on them,
the first 2 pics are of our puppy ''lola'' the second is of ''amy'' @ 3yrs old
ill be breeding this yr so get ya names down if you like !!
LOLA:
AMY:
as much as i love all dogs, there is a saying ''if its not a chow its just a dog''
i had 9 chow chows as a child and vowed to get my own when i got a house, i now have 2 and would have many more, they are naturally protective, very strong, do NOT shed hair like a normal dog, dont need loads of exercise and are the oldest reckonised breed, closley related to the bear, black tongues!!! read up on them,
the first 2 pics are of our puppy ''lola'' the second is of ''amy'' @ 3yrs old
ill be breeding this yr so get ya names down if you like !!
LOLA:
AMY:
14 January 2009, 08:10 AM
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Nooooo I can't let my Mrs see those pics. She is Chow mad as some of her family had them when she was a little girl. However she says they are too big to have around very young children which is why she wont have one. I take it from your post you don't agree with that? I don't know very much about them at all to be honest apart from they can get big.
14 January 2009, 09:40 AM
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I could do with some help picking a dog. Here is my criteria:
Medium to Large Dog
Must be good with children (2 1/2 year old)
Needs to be protective but not aggressive
No loopy dogs that can't be trained
Must not shed hair all over the place - pref a dog with fur that doesn't malt.
Was thinking of Bernease Mountain Dog - Bernease Mountain Dog
Weimaraner Weimaraner
Any other suggestions welcome
Medium to Large Dog
Must be good with children (2 1/2 year old)
Needs to be protective but not aggressive
No loopy dogs that can't be trained
Must not shed hair all over the place - pref a dog with fur that doesn't malt.
Was thinking of Bernease Mountain Dog - Bernease Mountain Dog
Weimaraner Weimaraner
Any other suggestions welcome
Me and the wife decided we wanted a dog a few years ago, we also new that we wanted kids in the future. I did lots of research and aslo consulted a couple of breeders at dog shows that we went to. You should do as much research as you can and ask as many questions as you can about different breeds, you are getting a new member of the family, its not just a 'dog' if you have kids.
We looked at a few different breeds, boxers were very close to our top choice but in the end we decided on a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, when i was reading up on them it was the reports on how good they are with kids that really swayed us, they are actually known as the 'nanny dog' in the dog world. We did al lot of research on breeders and decided to contact one in the midlands (im in liverpool) the breeder came very highly recommended and he had no issues with us visiting him on numerous occasions from when the litter was born, we got to meet both parents (very important so you can check out the temprament of the blood line) and we got some great advice from the breeder.
When we got our dog we took him to puppy classes this stopped him from pulling like most staffies do, our dog will walk for miles each day or he is also happy with a 20 minute walk round the park if you dont have time, he is not aggressive in any way to other dogs, i have seen him getting chased around the field by small furry dogs loads of times and this is down to how we have brought him up we have never promoted aggression to him even though i have a good play fight with him most of the time, he has never shown any aggression to anyone or anything. Any dog can bite or be aggressive its how you bring them up or there blood line that will create this in them.
When we had a baby he seemed to automatically know what to do and how to behave around him, he is so soft and caring towards the baby its unbelievable, my lad is now nearly 2 and we often play on the living room floor together, the dog will sit by us or join in with us, he is in no way aggressive at any point and if i have a play fight with my son the dog will just get inbetween us to stop us from playing. When i take my son to nursery its him who walks the dog, the dog stys close to him all the way and doesnt pull or try and run off, he just stays right by his side until i take the lead back off him.
I have also trained my dog to run along side me on my bike, this means that i can take him further on walks and he gets more excercise. A staffie is one of the lowest maintenence dogs you can get, they are very rarely ill and i just take him the vets once a year for his needles. I really cant recommend a breed higher than the staff, especially for what you have asked above. Please dont listen to the bad stories, the majority of the dogs that attack are not proper staffs, they are either pit bulls or irish staffs, the irish staff is not acttually a recognised breed, its just another way that people have of bringing pit bulls into the country.
Whatever you choose good luck
14 January 2009, 10:39 AM
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A Dougue De Bordeaux . Brilliant dogs great family dog, soft as pie but also very protective. They are a bit bigger than Large though. We have one who is now 7 months but weighs 28kg. But he loves the kids to bits :-
http://images.champdogs.co.uk/images...-bordeaux1.jpg
http://www.rozeldoguedebordeaux.com/images/randi.jpg
Not mine but to give you an idea. I know someone on here who has had pups too.
http://images.champdogs.co.uk/images...-bordeaux1.jpg
http://www.rozeldoguedebordeaux.com/images/randi.jpg
Not mine but to give you an idea. I know someone on here who has had pups too.
14 January 2009, 01:07 PM
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I said it with tongue firmly in cheek. As a Staffie owner, they are tremendous dogs. Well mannered, playful, and all they want is a good old scratch or tummy rub.
Like all `hard` dogs, if provoked or they see there owner/family (kids) being attacked, then they will protect their family. The tear them a new @rsehole quip was purely meant in a way than when they do attack they can do serious damage.
Like all `hard` dogs, if provoked or they see there owner/family (kids) being attacked, then they will protect their family. The tear them a new @rsehole quip was purely meant in a way than when they do attack they can do serious damage.
14 January 2009, 01:28 PM
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I agree 100% with moneys, the staff is one of the most loyal and family orientated dogs you can get.
they are one of the least intensely bred pedigree dogs.
medically they are the healthiest pedigree breed due to mainly being bred for temperament rather than looks.
they have remained very close to what they looked liked 100 years ago.
i have three, they have, done a bit of lanscape gardening. they will lie about in their bed all day but also follow you for ten miles.
as with any dog first impessions are critical, the dog is the lowest member of your pack. it eats after everyone, it doesn't walk through a door before any of you. it walks behind you. it is never allowed on furniture unless told to.
It never goes on a human bed.
as long as you treat it with love and never let the dog rank higher than any family member(pack) you can't go wrong.
They are wolves and only ever abide by pack rules.
As for dogs being difficult to train i disagree, if you behave as pack leaders.
Your dog will obey.
they are one of the least intensely bred pedigree dogs.
medically they are the healthiest pedigree breed due to mainly being bred for temperament rather than looks.
they have remained very close to what they looked liked 100 years ago.
i have three, they have, done a bit of lanscape gardening. they will lie about in their bed all day but also follow you for ten miles.
as with any dog first impessions are critical, the dog is the lowest member of your pack. it eats after everyone, it doesn't walk through a door before any of you. it walks behind you. it is never allowed on furniture unless told to.
It never goes on a human bed.
as long as you treat it with love and never let the dog rank higher than any family member(pack) you can't go wrong.
They are wolves and only ever abide by pack rules.
As for dogs being difficult to train i disagree, if you behave as pack leaders.
Your dog will obey.
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14 January 2009, 01:36 PM
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Bernese Mountain Dogs are fabulous ( my uncle used to be a breeder and is now a judge for the Bernies at Crufts etc). As a kid I grew up round them, and was 'litter maid' for a whole brood when i was about 10!! As has been mentioned they are massive soft bears - warning they do shed alot
Another dog to throw into the mix - the Boxer!
They are a breed known for their compatability with children. They bond with the family
Short haired - grooming care is easy, and they like to keep themselves clean. A social, inqusitive and devoted breed. Very good protectors and watch dogs - mistrustful of strangers they have natural inclination to protect.
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We've had them since I was 3, and I would never own another breed myself
This is Ella our latest Boxeer, 16 weeks old
Another dog to throw into the mix - the Boxer!
They are a breed known for their compatability with children. They bond with the family
Short haired - grooming care is easy, and they like to keep themselves clean. A social, inqusitive and devoted breed. Very good protectors and watch dogs - mistrustful of strangers they have natural inclination to protect.
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We've had them since I was 3, and I would never own another breed myself
This is Ella our latest Boxeer, 16 weeks old
14 January 2009, 01:46 PM
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I've not read through this whole thread - but i have a great litter of Dogue de Bordeaux's for sale - check out my ad on "For Sale - general"
They are great with kids - not too high maintenance with brushing etc. Not prone to bad health or back legs going etc. Will protect when necessary but are fantastic all round dogs. i have 4 kids and 2 cats and i own both parents of this litter. both are used to kids, cats and other dogs!!
They are great with kids - not too high maintenance with brushing etc. Not prone to bad health or back legs going etc. Will protect when necessary but are fantastic all round dogs. i have 4 kids and 2 cats and i own both parents of this litter. both are used to kids, cats and other dogs!!
14 January 2009, 01:51 PM
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as with any dog first impessions are critical, the dog is the lowest member of your pack. it eats after everyone, it doesn't walk through a door before any of you. it walks behind you. it is never allowed on furniture unless told to.
It never goes on a human bed.
as long as you treat it with love and never let the dog rank higher than any family member(pack) you can't go wrong.
They are wolves and only ever abide by pack rules.
As for dogs being difficult to train i disagree, if you behave as pack leaders.
Your dog will obey.
It never goes on a human bed.
as long as you treat it with love and never let the dog rank higher than any family member(pack) you can't go wrong.
They are wolves and only ever abide by pack rules.
As for dogs being difficult to train i disagree, if you behave as pack leaders.
Your dog will obey.
Different breeds will manage different levels of training, and some breeds will exceed an owners expectations, other breeds will disappoint.
Depends really on your definition of "training"
14 January 2009, 02:04 PM
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Yes snazy - totally agree. We have a dog security firm and peoples thoughts are that ALL german shepherds make good working dogs - which they don't.
We currently have a GSD and all the training in the world - that dog will not sit!!!He'll do other stuff - but not sit!
All breeds are different, all owners require something different! Training classes are about training the owner how to train the dog LOL
We currently have a GSD and all the training in the world - that dog will not sit!!!He'll do other stuff - but not sit!
All breeds are different, all owners require something different! Training classes are about training the owner how to train the dog LOL
14 January 2009, 02:11 PM
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Yup even within each breed you will have poor bloodlines that are crap at behaviour in general, thats why I say whatever breed you choose, always really do some homework on the breeders and lines too.
I used to work in security with dogs too, and some of the dogs there were shocking. When it came to scaring people and taking them down, excellent, but the simple things.... rubbish lol. Training is a part of it, but their nature is also a big part. Same as humans.
Mals are as bad, people who spend lots of time getting them show ready usually have "quite" obedient ones, but others as pets etc, which dont have the same routine can be awkard.
I used to work in security with dogs too, and some of the dogs there were shocking. When it came to scaring people and taking them down, excellent, but the simple things.... rubbish lol. Training is a part of it, but their nature is also a big part. Same as humans.
Mals are as bad, people who spend lots of time getting them show ready usually have "quite" obedient ones, but others as pets etc, which dont have the same routine can be awkard.
14 January 2009, 03:01 PM
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yes there are some dogs that don't respond right away, some never. the GSD won't sit, could it be a physical reason?
some Collies can't work some gun dogs don't like noise.
My dogs where mad to say the least, i have one aggressive to other dogs one scared of dogs the other doesn't want to know. the dog whisperer although he's a sherman helped me understand them better. i adopted the pack leader approach and it worked for us all.( i never allowed the dogs to inhabit our portion of the house anyway.) in certain situations my dogs are unreachable though,it is a breed trait. If they see a small furry or a cat i have no ability to recall or control them. good job the rabbits live in holes.
i was trying to itterate never to let a dog become your master, it did come across all Cesar pearly white i agree.
some Collies can't work some gun dogs don't like noise.
My dogs where mad to say the least, i have one aggressive to other dogs one scared of dogs the other doesn't want to know. the dog whisperer although he's a sherman helped me understand them better. i adopted the pack leader approach and it worked for us all.( i never allowed the dogs to inhabit our portion of the house anyway.) in certain situations my dogs are unreachable though,it is a breed trait. If they see a small furry or a cat i have no ability to recall or control them. good job the rabbits live in holes.
i was trying to itterate never to let a dog become your master, it did come across all Cesar pearly white i agree.
14 January 2009, 03:12 PM
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Was not trying to be snotty Chris I think Cesar has a great way of explaining a lot of common misunderstandings between owners and dogs, and I love watching his show. I have learned a lot from watching the shows, and watch them all the time
Speaking of the pearly whites, I watched a season 1 show last night... creamy yellow
lol Before the money started rolling in haha.Well done for sticking by your dogs, issues and all
14 January 2009, 04:00 PM
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Was not trying to be snotty Chris I think Cesar has a great way of explaining a lot of common misunderstandings between owners and dogs, and I love watching his show. I have learned a lot from watching the shows, and watch them all the time
Speaking of the pearly whites, I watched a season 1 show last night... creamy yellow
lol Before the money started rolling in haha.Well done for sticking by your dogs, issues and all
i love my dogs but i wouldn't advise having three staffs.
its difficult sometimes there is Dad, Mum and son. there is a bit of a dominance dispute going on which involves a bit of wee. 2 would be plenty i would consider re-homing one if i could ensure that the dog would be looked after.
up to now its get the mop and bleach out on occasion. i've tried everything separate beds, crates. put them in the shed. it still continues. it happens at night when we are in bed. i have never apprehended the offender either.
14 January 2009, 04:05 PM
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lol I would not advise having one Mal either, you end up with multiple lol.
Sounds like something you need to get to the bottom of there. Are they all dogs or any bitches ?
Sounds like something you need to get to the bottom of there. Are they all dogs or any bitches ?