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Old 06 August 2014, 06:01 PM
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Default Help choosing a 'status dog' :)..............new family dog.



Follow from the dog thread.

I'm currently deciding on a new dog/puppie since our rottwieller had bone cancer (been about 2-3 months gone now.

I loved the temp raiment of the rottie, loyal, smart, protective from any strangers/intruders, great with daughter, listened, loved cuddles etc the list can go on.

But the problem I have now is we don't want to get another rottie and be reminded of her in another simlar dog. Although I'd love another.

My wife now want something different, a beagle.

I'm not overly keen on one tbh.

Then a Labrador retriever (fox red or chocolate)

we can both agree on but I'm doubtfully of the protecting owners etc as they are friendly with strangers which I'm not keen about.

I'd love a French Bordeaux but they are huge lol


I've now found a Boerboel dog which I'm trying to convince the wife


Tempriment-
The Boerboel is reliable, obedient and intelligent, with strong watch and guard-dog instincts. It is self-assured and fearless. The Boerboel is very playful and affectionate toward its owner. Its favorite pastime would be to play a game of fetch loving every minute it spends with its master. Its jaws are strong and they will most often pop the ball it it playing with. Not to fret, it will just play with the popped ball! They are very gentle and good with children they know; allowing them to ride on their backs like a horse, loving every minute of the attention they are getting. Boerboels will do okay with other dogs, cats and other non-canine pets, letting birds come down and ****** from their food bowl! They will guard their family, friends and property with their life. When their owners are not home they will not allow anyone to enter the home, unless they know them very well. When welcomed visitors arrive they will accept them after being properly introduced. This breed requires a dominant owner. The authority the owner projects over the dog should be so strong that the dog will not bolt out the front door when it is opened. The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in its pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader; lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success. If one does not understand this concept 100% and have confidence that they can handle such a large guard type breed then this is not the dog for them. With the right owners the Boerboel can make a wonderful pet.
Health Problems-Due to artificial selection the Boerboel is a very healthy breed.

Now that sound like a good dog breed with no common health issues.

And for all the folk looking down at folk with the so called dangerous dogs, yeah I'm a chav and wanna impress mi homies if ya don't like it, stick ya finger up yer **** and spin on it like a helicopter.

A OWNER MAKES A DOG DANGEROUS!

Any positive comments welcome.

Trolls or idiots stick to the other dog thread
Old 06 August 2014, 06:17 PM
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i cant see past German shepherds mate we are on our fourth
Old 06 August 2014, 06:24 PM
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Yeah sorry angel, they are very good dogs I agree but I should of stated the don't wants is-
Hairy = messy (household choirs for wife)
Short lifespan
Common health problems.

What we do want is -
Good lifespan
Short haired
Large or medium (no small dogs as I think they are too yappy)
Protective to owners and property
Loyal
Good with kids and other family dogs.
Old 06 August 2014, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
Yeah sorry angel, they are very good dogs I agree but I should of stated the don't wants is-
Hairy = messy (household choirs for wife)
Short lifespan
Common health problems.

What we do want is -
Good lifespan
Short haired
Large or medium (no small dogs as I think they are too yappy)
Protective to owners and property
Loyal
Good with kids and other family dogs.
Does not slobber all over carpets or other furnishings, and generally smell
EFA. And the answer is of course, no such dog exists.
Old 06 August 2014, 06:44 PM
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Get one of those dogs Paris Hilton carries in her handbag. Would of suited an mx5 owner. Albeit ex owner now.
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the Boerboel will slobber mate and the bordeauxs really do,we had two of them , Frank and Dave
Old 06 August 2014, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
They will guard their family, friends and property with their life.

Would this dog be safe to leave with unattended children and their friends?
Old 06 August 2014, 06:53 PM
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A friend of mine has Dalmatians,lovely dogs
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Maybe one of the two breeds that the kennel club recommends as suitable with children?
Beagles like to dig and be stubborn, probably the complete opposite of your rottie, dog de Bordeaux is a fave of mine, great temperament but I couldn't live with the slobbering. I've known several people including myself who have been attacked by labs or lab crosses, I also got bitten quite badly by golden retriever, all were either mistreated or kept by irresponsible owners for info.
Why not go for a malamute or similar? They seem very fashionable, Im sure they will be the next "must have" breed.
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Originally Posted by markjmd
EFA. And the answer is of course, no such dog exists.
No different to the rotti then.
Originally Posted by fat-thomas
Get one of those dogs Paris Hilton carries in her handbag. Would of suited an mx5 owner. Albeit ex owner now.
being as big as you I wouldn't want to squash it after eating 10 Big Macs
Originally Posted by Chip
Would this dog be safe to leave with unattended children and their friends?
I wouldn't do that anyway regardless how safe the dog was. It's just NOT normal practice IMO as kids are not firm like a pack leader would be.
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Originally Posted by edsel
Maybe one of the two breeds that the kennel club recommends as suitable with children?
Beagles like to dig and be stubborn, probably the complete opposite of your rottie, dog de Bordeaux is a fave of mine, great temperament but I couldn't live with the slobbering. I've known several people including myself who have been attacked by labs or lab crosses, I also got bitten quite badly by golden retriever, all were either mistreated or kept by irresponsible owners for info.
Why not go for a malamute or similar? They seem very fashionable, Im sure they will be the next "must have" breed.
Which ones are they then?

I'll look into them to see if I like

Tbh I'd love a 'fat Thomas' breed so I can whoop it's **** everyday
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Malamute is a husky type which is hairy which we don't want.
I do love them though, beautifull. Loved that film with guy from fast n furious in it.

I like British bulldogs too, but too many problems and short lifespan.
There's quite a few dogs I like but for our needs they have something negative like short lifespan or health problems.

I didn't know labs can be aggressive, I thought they were the best family dog albeit a bit soft.
Old 06 August 2014, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
Which ones are they then?

I'll look into them to see if I like

Tbh I'd love a 'fat Thomas' breed so I can whoop it's **** everyday
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/serv...y.aspx?id=5131

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/serv...y.aspx?id=3080
Old 06 August 2014, 07:24 PM
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German Shepherd
Utonagon
Sarloos
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My dog is a malamute crossed with dalmation.. yea i know lol
https://cloudup.com/cr01vNM4Gc0
He's an absolute spanner. Good with other dogs though.
One malamute trait seems to be the fact that he is totally useless at recall.
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Top link too hairy.
Bottom link, we'll not a fan of these due to the status dog simble and the fact too many chavs have them, plus too popular, want something a bit special-er than that.
Although agree, very good Tempriment and good with kids.

Originally Posted by fatscoobfella1
German Shepherd
Utonagon
Sarloos
Top 2 hairy
Don't like the sarloos
Old 06 August 2014, 07:43 PM
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If I were in th emarket for a dog I'd seriously consider a Leonberger.

They can get quite big though

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What sort of area do you like in?

Do you live on a rough estate?

Do you wear track suites and a cap?

Do yo walk the streets with can of Stella in hand?
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A friendly cove.

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Originally Posted by jasey
If I were in th emarket for a dog I'd seriously consider a Leonberger.

They can get quite big though



Originally Posted by BBB3
What sort of area do you like in?

Do you live on a rough estate?

Do you wear track suites and a cap?

Do yo walk the streets with can of Stella in hand?
All of the above yo! Jog on to the other thread
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Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Neighbour had one and it was pretty friendly.

Didn't like cats much - but hey ho

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Originally Posted by BBB3
What sort of area do you like in?

Do you live on a rough estate?

Do you wear track suites and a cap?

Do yo walk the streets with can of Stella in hand?
Should add......do you drive a subaru impreza
Jog on.
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Corgi?
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Your dismissing breeds because they are "to hairy"....?

just get another Rotty.. Great dogs,but longevity and great health doesnt really go hand in hand with the breed.

Unusually enough,i have had 2 different friends that owned rotties and they have bothe suffered from Bone cancer,both effecting the legs.

We also used rotties for guard dogs many years ago.... Both died early,one of a suspected brain tumour,the other of a heart defect..

My close friend had "big Bob" die around 4 weeks ago....Age 9,he just collapsed on his evening walk..

I love Rottweilers,they are truly one of my favourite breeds,but bad health seems to inbred into them in the uk..
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border collie?
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
Top link too hairy.
Bottom link, we'll not a fan of these due to the status dog simble and the fact too many chavs have them, plus too popular, want something a bit special-er than that.
Although agree, very good Tempriment and good with kids.


Top 2 hairy
Don't like the sarloos
Ahh looking to make a fashion statement. I can't understand the chav image statement though, if you own a subaru you're half way there. Might as well go the whole hog. At least you'll have a dog that's reliable
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Shame you won't go rottie again, brilliant temperaments devoted, good-natured, alert, steady, self-assured, obedient, calm, confident, courageous, fearless, bold and above all, loving.
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I have noticed my wife looking at doggy sites recently

Thought we had put that to bed earlier this year - looks like she is serious this time


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