Deciding on dog breed

**Wilsy** · 09-04-2011, 11:00 AM

I have a Bull Mastiff, she is a beautiful dog and they are usually quite big ( mine isn't very big) they do say that when you buy a bull mastiff for the first time it should be a bitch as dogs are a little harder to handle. you should really check them out and if you want any advice feel free to ask me..

Here is a video not sure how to embed sorry. It shows that they are obedient http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-Pzk...ADC2050BF42F5B

**Socks** · 09-04-2011, 11:01 AM

lol just remembering one time at my dad's I took the canoe down the river several km's, and then we heard rustling in the bushes and my dog walks out, gets into the water and swims to our canoe.. Always wants to know where you are.

This was common too indoors, this weird looking run around a small room when they get excited, then pausing, looking at you for a second, then back to running. In this video it's the wire haired kind. I've never seen one in real life yet.

It's {youtube}ID{/youtube} but with square brackets.

haha.. yeah also be prepared to get molested.

**CaptainHowdy** · 09-04-2011, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by Markul

You should talk to my gf about this btw, she obsesses over dogs 50% of her time awake lol

You should impregnate her, that keep dogs or travelling out of a woman's mind ...

**Markul** · 09-04-2011, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by CaptainHowdy

You should impregnate her, that keep dogs or travelling out of a woman's mind ...

Spot on, she talks about dogs, travels (we just came home ffs!) and getting pregnant. That's about it.

**buildingfutures** · 09-05-2011, 12:40 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Really looking into Rhodesian Ridgebacks right now. Loving them more and more. Awesome dogs!

My gf obviously wants a fluffy cute dog, but I'll have to respectfully throw that suggestion in the trashcan.

Gonna think this through long and hard and read up on dog training as much as I can. I never want to underestimate the time and effort I'll have to spend on the dog. Will post pics ofcourse if we decide to get one!

**calvinawe** · 09-05-2011, 04:30 AM

i'd recommend a shar pei for anyone who likes calmed, intelligent and loyal dogs. they can be a bit stubborn too so they need more attention than your everydog. if they are trained, loved and well brought up, you can't go wrong with them.

**Shey** · 09-05-2011, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by buildingfutures

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Really looking into Rhodesian Ridgebacks right now. Loving them more and more. Awesome dogs!

My gf obviously wants a fluffy cute dog, but I'll have to respectfully throw that suggestion in the trashcan.

Gonna think this through long and hard and read up on dog training as much as I can. I never want to underestimate the time and effort I'll have to spend on the dog. Will post pics ofcourse if we decide to get one!

By all your replies it sounds like the Rhodesian is the best breed for you. They are awesome dogs, there is one that lives close to us so we see him all the time. He's simply majestic!

**Sophie Delancey** · 09-05-2011, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by L-Pink

I like mutts. Check the dog-pound, sometimes death row doggies are the best pets.

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Truth. Save a life and give a sweet dog a chance.

**MaDalton** · 09-05-2011, 08:33 AM

forget about the travelling, many countries don't allow dogs in without quarantine

**bronco67** · 09-05-2011, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by MaDalton

forget about the travelling, many countries don't allow dogs in without quarantine

Yeah, dogs + travel don't mix. Why give yourself the headache? You probably have to go one or the other. Stay home and be there for your dog, or be free and travel.

Deciding on dog breed

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