OT : Need a new dog

I love my pitbull shes the sweetest dog I have ever owned shes 12 years old and acts like a puppy!
they get a bad rap but if trained early to be dog freindly they are very good pets.
despite what some people think they are NOT naturally people agressive and make horrible guard dogs, they were bred to catch bulls hence the name pit bull.
they have an extreme instinct to chase small animals, my dog has cuaght birds, rabbits, snakes, frogs, mice, squirrels and more rabbits than i can count, somtimes this is a good thing she has got us rabbits for dinner while out camping a few times.
 
They make dogs besides Mountain Curs? I learn stuff all the time on this site. ;)

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WILLIAM.M said:
BREED IS IRRELEVENT??

http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-training/dog-behavior-issues/article_19686.aspx

http://www.whosyadoggy.com/top-10-most-intelligent-dog-breeds.html

http://dogtime.com/most-trainable-dogs-list.html

I've had 5 German Shephards in my life as well as several other breeds(Beagle,Yorkshire Terrier,,etc--Wife's dog)

There is NO comparison to how fast you can teach some breeds compared to others.

All dogs can be taught---perhaps---But the time it would take to train a beagle to obey you would teach a German Shephard to drive a car.
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Yes. Breed is irrelevant. The breeder is not. Having trained hundreds of dogs for retrieval, protection and obedience...drive is the most important characteristic in a dog. Now, you can say that breeders that are trying to breed shepherds may nurture a prey drive that is conducive to working or breed garbage dogs with no drive and health problems. I have run into high drive dogs in all breeds and I have seen some horrendous American bred shepherds that are worthless as far as training/working. I think I have a fair idea of what I am talking about as I have been training dogs professionally for 12 years. Just sayin. :D

BTW, i have trained beagles and they are no different than any other dog.
 
I've owned and hunted with, lived with, wept over German Wire-haired Pointers for 20 years.

Not sure I'd advise someone to have one as just a "family buddy." They are smart, prey-driven, and marvelously funny life companions.

That said, I'm getting old, and since Young Bert will be 11 years old this April, started looking around and ended up taking in a dog from the American Brittany Rescue Society. I think "Mick" is probably more Springer than Brit, and I'd love to know what he did with his first three years, but he's a nice size and is learning, or un-learning, as we go along.

While I intellectually agree that all dogs can be trained, on a practicable level, some breeds are a joy, others a labor...in my experience.

Anyway, check out the various "breed" rescue associations, keeping in mind that some of the rescued dogs have problems from their previous human owners.

Good luck. Nothing quite like a dog companion. With luck, there'll be one dog that will shine in your life like a gift you didn't really deserve.

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier.The breed nickname is "The Nanny Dog" Mine is nine years old and is the best dog anyone ever had.
 
i love my Border Collie with a touch of Blackbar in him.

however, don't go for this kind of herd-dog breed unless you're able to give him the 10km+/day walks that they NEED to keep them half sane.
 
sambo. said:
i love my Border Collie with a touch of Blackbar in him.

however, don't go for this kind of herd-dog breed unless you're able to give him the 10km+/day walks that they NEED to keep them half sane.
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Had a friend, a veterinarian, who took one in for agility training. The dog ended up leaving. She maintained that she and her husband felt like they were under survellience as the dog crouched, waiting to herd them or fetch something, or paint the house, or negotiate a New Zealand mountain herd of sheep.

Final straw came about the time she thought about getting tranquilizers for the dog, and her husband asked if he could have some too. :)
 
Didn't see Great Pyrenees mentioned in the thread. Great dogs, laid back and calm with an instinct to guard/protect livestock and children. Also a smart watchdog that quickly learns who belongs and who doesn't so the mailman, meter reader, UPS folks, and frequent guests aren't bothered. Strangers are another matter and they will investigate. I recall having to spank one of my kids when they were little tykes. I drew my hand back to give the kid a swat on the rear and was suddenly stopped by having my entire wrist engulfed in the mouth of a big female Great Pyr we had at the time. The dog didn't pierce my skin but did tell me in no uncertain terms I was not to swat 'her' child.
 
I highly recommend a female Black Lab. I have had mine since she was a puppy and she is now 8 years. They are very gentle and have a great temperment. Awsome for kids. My brother has a male and he is pretty hyper, while the females are more layed back and affectionate. She is the greatest friend I could ever have, we have been through alot together over the years and she always listens. Here is a pic I took of her tonight. She was watching me surf bladeforums........:D

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Firs thing is it's a waste of resources to feed an animal that doesn't give back.
In this day and time, that means hunting or protection...........or both !
Pit's, Currs, Catahoulas, Rotts,Cane Corso, Dogo Argentine, all the smaller molosser breeds fit your request.
My favorite.
American Bulldogs. Mutt and Jess
 
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Check with your homeowner's insurer before you decide on a breed. Some insurers charge a significant premium for certain breeds, while a few may cancel you for those breeds.

I was considering a Karelian bear dog and was surprised to see it on my insurer's banned list. I didn't think there were enough of them around for insurance companies to worry about!

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I'd say a Beagle.

Yes, they have some drawbacks in that they can be stubborn or single minded...but they are compact,good looking,don't lose fur all over the shop,friendly with people and small kids and are an excellent dog for woods walking(might disappear for a day..)They don't stink or drool either which I hate in dogs.Nice baying bark too!
 
State Farm will insure anything.

American Pit Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Terriers are the same dog just named differently by two different breeding organizations if I am not mistaken.
 
Do some internet searches for adoption agency's in your area, type in PAWS for shelters in your area. Take your time and have a list of your needs at any interviews. Get a feel for the shelter, even before you look at any of their dogs. Any shelter worth their salt will know if they have a pet that meets your circumstances. Once you have found that special dog, and you will know it when you see it, sign up for obedience training right away. Don't let the dog get too comfy as it will test dominance in the household from day one. Set strict guidelines and boundaries early. Good luck and thank you for opting for adoption.
 
i'm a carpet cleaner & familiar with many breeds. in the size catagory quoted the vizsla is 1st choce ,but they are expensive. if you will go to 75 or 80 lbs the labador has no peers.in 60s a survey of 1000 vets named only 2 breeds as the best with children, the 1st was labs-- 2nd golden retreivers.
 
Captain Spaulding said:
My vote is for a Belgian Malinois...but then again I am a professional trainer and they are by no means a lazy civilian dog. :D

I also have a 2 year old and my Mal is trained to take commands from her.
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As a new guy on this site perhaps I don’t know everyone’s tone well enough to detect subtle humor or sarcasm. But for the sake of the OP and others who may be following this thread with interest, let me say that I believe Captain Spaulding’s post was made in jest. I would like to stress that unless you are an experienced trainer and have an abundance of time and energy to commit to a dog, a Malinois is NOT for you.

I’ve owned, lived with and trained a Mal for 7 years. They are remarkable creatures but they are way too much dog for the casual owner. I think anyone who casually brings a Mal into his family without understanding intensity and drive of a Malinois would be doing a big disservice to his family and to the dog.

Good luck with your search for a new dog.

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squishware said:
Staffordshire Bull Terrier.The breed nickname is "The Nanny Dog" Mine is nine years old and is the best dog anyone ever had.
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This breed best meets all the requirements the OP mentioned. It's very people friendly, should weigh no more than 45lbs (male), very short smooth coat. I've owned several. They like to go for long walks but are also perfectly happy going out for three short ones a day, or if you have a yard, that's fine too.
I call them pocket battle dogs, because they have one drawback: they like to scrap. They are still pretty much a purebred fighting dog, with loads and loads of dog aggression in them.

In every other respect, they are perfect dogs. The Nanny dog indeed.
 
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