Two miniature daschunds. They, of course, think they're Great Danes.
Which breed of dog do you have?
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A Welsh Terrier. Great dog, black and tan, almost zero shedding at all, always gets compliments, tough, lovable, curious, friendly, and trainable. Tough enough for a good hike, yet can be perfectly at home in an apartment/house. They are also very loyal. Has one of the best personalities of any dog I've ever known. They will play for hours if you want them to, or sleep just as long.
I've had 3 dalmations , 1 german shepard ,1 yellow lab and presently a lab border collie mutt. The yellow lab may not protect you but my kids would sit on her pull her ears chew her feet "gross" put their fingers in her ears ,eyes ,mouth,and I don'twhere else, the dog was wonderful.I taught the dog to put stuff in the garbage can,bring stuff to mom,fetch the boy or girl, every different breed has advantages and disadvantages a good lab is one of the better kid dogs ,the better guide dogs I wouldn't get any spaniel though, that is my opinion.
We have two shelties. Male and female. We had a female for 10 years that passed away. they are the best pets you could want. they're the most loving dogs there are.
They are excellent watch dogs too. They are not agressive, but will let you know if there is anything afoot so you can take care of it.
Really good around kids.
They need a lot of love and attention.
They are excellent watch dogs too. They are not agressive, but will let you know if there is anything afoot so you can take care of it.
Really good around kids.
They need a lot of love and attention.
A malteser and what was sold to us as a Malteser but is a Maltese/Bichon Frieze cross we think. Very loyal but bark at anything they hear. Hot Air Ballons send them crazy!
I've got a Black Lab, Border Collie mix - excellent dog, great with kids. She is so smart it is freaky. My only complaints are that she needs a lot of daily excercise, and she is a tennis ball addict (wants to play fetch 24x7).
The dog I really wanted, but got out voted, was a Bernese Mountain dog. Very calm and gentle, great with kids.
The dog I really wanted, but got out voted, was a Bernese Mountain dog. Very calm and gentle, great with kids.
Labs of course. Counting the 2 my daughter has raised since she was married and out of the house, my family has raised 16 puppies to be dog guides plus a dog for another service dog school. My daughter just got a Shepherd in March, big fellow, 20 pounds at 8 weeks. I raised a Shepherd 3 years ago. The school kept her as breeding stock. We have a 5 month old Lab/Golden cross now, sweet little dog, only 40 pounds now. All the other puppies were Labs, 4 blacks and the rest yellows. Our cross is black too, but had litter mates that were yellow. Her coat is longer, softer, and wavier than a Lab. She is also trying to feather on her legs and tail. As sweet a little dog as you could ask for. Our last Lab was very nice too, and related to the cross's father. On the other hand, we have had some real hellions. We have a friend that is struggling with one now. Dogs don't read breed descriptions. No telling how a puppy is going to turn out.
One of our puppies retired at 10 and came back to live with us. That happens, but usually not after living in the same area as not only the family that raised the dog, but the breeder too, and the 3 families frequently socializing.
Hardbody, good for your wife. Rescues do great work. One of the best sources for dogs with a predictable personality is the rescue dogs. These are dogs that lost their home, but were taken into a foster home to be retrained as necessary and placed in the right home for them. You may find a rescue near you starting at http://www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm.
One of our puppies retired at 10 and came back to live with us. That happens, but usually not after living in the same area as not only the family that raised the dog, but the breeder too, and the 3 families frequently socializing.
Hardbody, good for your wife. Rescues do great work. One of the best sources for dogs with a predictable personality is the rescue dogs. These are dogs that lost their home, but were taken into a foster home to be retrained as necessary and placed in the right home for them. You may find a rescue near you starting at http://www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm.
A Borzoi, or better known as a Russian Wolfhound. My son wanted to bring home a Great Dane pup, we said no as it's too big, did a lot of research on temperment and such, and ended up with kind of a smaller dog. It's like a bigger, hairy greyhound as they're both 'sighthounds', is pretty much a couch potato indoors as long as he gets his walks, and sure likes to run outdoors. He's kind of like a mule as he'll do something if he likes you, is unsure of new things, tends to move slowly, and is good at problem solving. But he also has very fast reflexes. He's a very good fit with our family, even though he's dragged my teenage son 15 ft thru the mud when lunging at cats :^)
I've got a female German Shepard. Best guard dog ever.
Go to your local pound or shelter.
Lots of dogs that you can interact with for a while.
Don't take the kids. They will want all of them.
My best dogs have all been mutts that either wandered up or were rescued from some place.
Lots of dogs that you can interact with for a while.
Don't take the kids. They will want all of them.
My best dogs have all been mutts that either wandered up or were rescued from some place.
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I see a lot of you guys have interests beyond oil. Lots of dog owners and lovers.
I currently have two Chows, a male and a female. They're getting up in age now.
Besides the above I have a 3 year old American Eskimo male.
Talk about protective and territorial...........
I currently have two Chows, a male and a female. They're getting up in age now.
Besides the above I have a 3 year old American Eskimo male.
Talk about protective and territorial...........
I think you're right, hard to beat a female Shepherd.
My Irish Wolfhound was a female too, and totally different from any other creature I've ever known. Gentle, but very strong, calm and lazy until she decided to move, then watch out. I've never seen something so big move so fast. She routinely slapped my shepherds around the house while playing.
I've found that as well Mark. The male shepard/wolfhound dogs are obviosuly fantastic guard dogs as well, but they don't seem to settle back down and get out of the guard dog mentality. My dog is kind of that way, but if you grab a ball or buddabone and start playing tug of war or get all playful, she'll just melt and become a puppy all over.
I was lucky enough to have Whimsey, the super sweet female golden retriever I had from a puppy of 8 weeks old until I had to put her down at 14. Kindest, gentlest, most faithful dog a person could be lucky enough to have in their life. She was that once in a lifetime dog. If you want a smaller dog I've heard and seen that Border Colliers are great dogs also.
Whimsey
Whimsey
Goldens are fantastic dogs until you come in from the field. Took my old Lab and a friend's 2 old Goldens up to the river last summer. Took an armload of towels too. The 3 of them had a great time. A half hour after we got back, 5 minutes of brushing, and my Lab was in good shape. The Goldens were still full of stick tights the next day when my friends came for them.
Be careful with Border Collies. Some are nice dogs, but others are workaholics with nothing to do but get in trouble. For a nice, smaller dog, look at a Sheltie
Be careful with Border Collies. Some are nice dogs, but others are workaholics with nothing to do but get in trouble. For a nice, smaller dog, look at a Sheltie
I can't say anything more about Labs than what has already been said. Our Lab is going on 10 and my 3 year old son and her are best friends.
I chose a Lab because I hunt ducks and geese. I knew we would have kids sooner or later and that Labs are known for being very family friendly. I considered a Chesepeake Bay Retreiver,but they are known for being stubborn and hard headed.
My friend has a Brittany that we hunt upland birds over,and he is a great dog as well. He is very active and needs to run an hour or more per day at the park,or he gets to be a handful. Barley is very good around me son,and I don't think twice about letting them play together.
I chose a Lab because I hunt ducks and geese. I knew we would have kids sooner or later and that Labs are known for being very family friendly. I considered a Chesepeake Bay Retreiver,but they are known for being stubborn and hard headed.
My friend has a Brittany that we hunt upland birds over,and he is a great dog as well. He is very active and needs to run an hour or more per day at the park,or he gets to be a handful. Barley is very good around me son,and I don't think twice about letting them play together.
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