subaru-impreza-2000

Hey guys, i don't know why but for the past few weeks i have really wanted to own a dog, im confused on weather to go for a Siberian Husky, pitbull or japanese akita. What do you guy's reckon? which dogs loyal to it's owner, im really confused on which one to go for, your comments and views would really help guy's.

GlesgaKiss

Golden retriever. My aunt and uncle have always had one. The are the most gentle dogs you'll ever come across...excellent with kids. Much better than the strange variety of dogs people have these days.

As with kids though, it's how you bring them up.

JackClark

Go whole hog and get a Wolf, they sell them on street corners round here.

subaru-impreza-2000

hmm, a Golden retriever isnt really to my taste mate, tbh, a child will never really be around the dog, unless supervised, it's going to be me and my brother who are with it most of the time, but im still stuck on which one to get, there all special in there own way lol

fatscoobfella1

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Why would you want a dog that large around children..???

Non of the dogs you mention are for people that are inexperienced large breed owners,im guessing that your inexperienced or you wouldnt be asking the SN massive on a subject thats quite personal to ones taste..

Pitbulls are illegal in the UK anyway..
Huskys are not loyal and can be hard to control..there independant and strong willed,any training is hard work..
Akita's are similar,strong willed but also have a huge guarding tempremant unlike the husky.They will easily attack strangers and visitors if not properly trained..

Any other breeds your considering ?

GlesgaKiss

I would personally have a doberman, but as I said, I would put every effort into being assertive with it and training it when it was a pup. Also socialising it constantly and keeping it's mind active.

Those dominant breeds start to cause problems when they are just kept in a house and fed. People think they can just be a pet that will hang around. But they get bored, frustrated and aggressive.

Unfortunately there seem to be more bad dog owners than good, dedicated ones.

Bubba po

Wind-up alert.

Tam the bam

Border Collie mate, they're more intelligent than most humans tbh and make fantastic pets

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The only time it will be with children is very rare, and even when it's around a child i will only be showing it to them, not leaving them alone with it, its allways going to be on a lead aswell when there around, it's only going to be me and my brother who are ever alone with it.

Also, yes i am considering other breeds, what do you reckon i should go for then mate? i want something that looks abit ruff also, not a little poodle lol

fatscoobfella1

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Ever had a dog before ??

Bubba po

I've yet to see one of them master language, appreciate music or produce any artwork of note, Tam. Do you have any evidence to support your assertion?

subaru-impreza-2000

They sure do look mean! I'm liking it, any ideas what price they go for as a pup? my options are getting bigger and bigger lol

Bubba po

Why didn't you SAY you just wanted a tough-looking accessory? Get a tattoo, you don't have to feed it or clear up its "doings"; or even prevent it from tearing the faces off of the nation's toddlers.

GlesgaKiss

Not trying to sound too direct here. But f*ck sake, you're buying a dog because you want it to look rough? I suppose you are going to be wondering around the housing estate with it on a lead barking it's head off at everyone and snapping at their heels?

Tam the bam

Mine makes me bacon rolls for lunch then puts the Pink Floyd DVD on and we watch it together, I think that's pretty impressive

Bubba po

Pompeii?

Or Pulse? :

subaru-impreza-2000

I just want somthing that looks abit ruff, there's nothing wrong with that IMO. it's also going to be guarding the Subaru on a night in the back garden, when it's old enough, due to silly chav f**kers jumping the gate and damaging it! if the dogs there i don't think anyone will want to come into my garden to damage it again also i jsut like them with abit of aggresive looks, it's not like im going to make it run after people lol!

Also i like all of the above dogs, as i think there ace, my mate had a female huskey, which was very good around kids and never barked its head off at people, it was a very loving dog.

Tam the bam

Pompeii

Janspeed

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You dont buy dogs nowadays, you adopt.
I think it's a quite simple idea.........

Janspeed

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It sounds so.......

Janspeed

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I should get your IP then link to some physical address and pass it on to the RSPCA to be honest.

Stick to drinking beer and talking about cars, seriously.

GMballistic

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Why do people always want dogs that can eat other people????
If you have kids and have had not much or no experience with dogs then get a small breed. I'd recommend a Lhasa Apso. Its a small dog breed which means less cost involved and they have a great nature. Weve had one for 7 years now and he's a lovely pet. These originate from Tibbet and are generally long haired but you can always have them groomed short which weve done for ours through the summer. Very good with children and an excellent guard dog (originally It was bred as an interior sentinel in the Buddhist monasteries, who alerted the monks to any intruders who entered)
Thats what I'd recommend. Here's what a puppy looks like;
http://www.buysellcommunity.com/uplo...supatdovnl.jpg

subaru-impreza-2000

Who said i have children? I'm 17, this dog is going to be for my brother and partly mine, my brothers nearly 20. Also hardly any children will ever go near the dog. thanks for your input tho mate, I'm still thinking on what to get.

TonyBurns

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None of the above breeds, they take alot of handling (just ask my mate who works in a dogs home), as stated, pitbulls are illegal and have been for over 11 years, the other 2 breeds are strong willed and you NEED to train them well, if you dont then they will be bad to both the owner and people around them, which means you will just have them taken off you and end up with a ban on dogs.
Think carefully what breed you want.

Tony

StickyMicky

Get the biggest one that will fit in your ex council bought home

fatscoobfella1

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You did infer on your OP that the dog had to be good around children,its fair to assume that because you asked,that was a big issue for you..

Honestly,i wouldnt have any of the dogs you suggest..I think they any of them would become to much for you...
This could lead to aggresiveness and biting,which could destroy someones life..

I have had dogs for over 20yrs now..Started off with Springers,Rottweilers and now have a German Shepherd.And i wouldnt really take on any of the breed's mentioned,the amount of time and dedication needed to get that kinda dog 100% is immense..

BTW,if you try and keep a husky in the back garden,it WILL get out and will run till you never see it again..

Akita's are fighting dogs..they can be aggresive to other dogs and people...A bite off one of these when they have got there dander up will pull the face off a child.

Seriously,you need to reconsider what you need and why you need it.

Jye

Tiger, Lion or Yorkie by the sound of it

David Lock

I'd go for a Japanese Tosa. You'll stand out from the crowd and they simply love children (well parts of them anyway).

It would also get rid of any unwanted dogs that stray into your garden.

PaulC72

Get a 5hitsu {or however its spelt} only have to pick up small poos then :-)