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mrthumbs · 07-19-2004, 07:30 PM

Im looking for the best breed of dog for a friend:

These are the keywords we are looking for:

Mellow, loyal to its owner and family - family dog, medium sized, low fur maintenance, easy with small kids(!) and other animals.

No terrier (too nervous and too much hunting instincts) (not even a lab!!)..

Any suggestions?

bringer · 07-19-2004, 07:31 PM

pitbull

Spunky · 07-19-2004, 07:31 PM

Golden Retriever

TechNtentions · 07-19-2004, 07:32 PM

stay with a mut ...they are normally the smartest, most playful, and loving.
Or if you want full breed...try something like a Golden Retriever

Zerof8 · 07-19-2004, 07:34 PM

I am not a dog expert by any means buy in my experience around dogs i have found golden retrievers to be very good pets.

Tala · 07-19-2004, 07:34 PM

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Originally posted by spunky1
Golden Retriever

This would be my choice, unless you'd rather have a mutt. Mutts kick ass.

bringer · 07-19-2004, 07:34 PM

http://puppydogweb.com/profiles.htm

mrthumbs · 07-19-2004, 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by Zerof8
I am not a dog expert by any means buy in my experience around dogs i have found golden retrievers to be very good pets.

yup.. thats what im telling him but a labrador or a retriever is too big and too furry for his standards.

mrthumbs · 07-19-2004, 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by bringer
http://puppydogweb.com/profiles.htm

SCOOTER · 07-19-2004, 07:36 PM

Beagle

mrthumbs · 07-19-2004, 07:37 PM

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Originally posted by scooter
Beagle

Are beagles loyal to their owners? I have the impression they are true hunters always looking for a lead?

mrthumbs · 07-19-2004, 07:38 PM

too many

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Spunky · 07-19-2004, 07:38 PM

Bulldog or a Boxer are nice dogs also...not as much hair and smaller as well

Lycanthrope · 07-19-2004, 07:39 PM

Saw a few threads about them today / yesterday...
Chinese Shar-pei. Best dog I ever had. They are prone to skin infections and may need an occasional surgery to get the skin flaps out of their eyes however.

cyberpunk · 07-19-2004, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrthumbs
Im looking for the best breed of dog for a friend:

These are the keywords we are looking for:

Mellow, loyal to its owner and family - family dog, medium sized, low fur maintenance, easy with small kids(!) and other animals.

No terrier (too nervous and too much hunting instincts) (not even a lab!!)..

Any suggestions?

Rottie...

I've got 2 both great with my boy, hes 4. Get one that is bread for show not shutzand (sp?) though.

beemk · 07-19-2004, 07:55 PM

go through this list:

http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/list.cfm

and if you get a dog, make sure you train it. you can find training pretty cheap. mine was only $80 for a 8 week course.

SureFire · 07-19-2004, 07:57 PM

Probably to big, but a female German shepherd runt of the litter.

Shonine · 07-19-2004, 08:03 PM

German Shepherds are awesome.. They are loyal, protective, very intelligent, and in most cases a great family dog. They do have high fur upkeep tho. I have a 7 month old male german shepherd and it took me less than one week to house break him. This is truely the most intelligent dog I have ever owned. He picks up on everything.

B40 · 07-19-2004, 08:04 PM

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Originally posted by mrthumbs
Are beagles loyal to their owners? I have the impression they are true hunters always looking for a lead?

I have a beagle, he was a bit wild and disobedient when he was young, but now he's fine. When he's at home he's usually sleeping or following you around the house.

grumpy · 07-19-2004, 08:04 PM

You know my opinion.
Labrador all the way.

sickkittens · 07-19-2004, 08:10 PM

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Originally posted by spunky1
Golden Retriever

He said low fur maintenance.

B40 · 07-19-2004, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by sickkittens
He said low fur maintenance.

And smaller too...that lowers your options a lot. I was looking for a similar dog when I got mine (small and low fur maintenance) and ended up getting a beagle.

KRL · 07-19-2004, 08:17 PM

If you want the ultimate intelligent dog, get a German Shepherd.

Elli · 07-19-2004, 08:23 PM

I kept an eye on the local shelters' websites for 3 months before I found a dog I liked, then I boogied on down there and tried her on for size.

They actually encourage you to bring any dog you already have with you, to see how they get along, and they let you walk them all afternoon if you like, to see how you match up.

As for calm and mellow and good tempered, our shih tzu is wonderful, but a bit hyper. He loves walks and he's super smart, and never bites at all. Also my mom's Retriever is a great dog, but dumb as rocks. Good hearted, though.

dirtydesignz · 07-19-2004, 08:26 PM

try looking at http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm , you can check out breeds and get info on them, but let me suggest a Staffie this isn't your typical terrier and it is NOT a pitbull in anyway. I know you said no terriers, but this isn't a rat terrier or anything like it

We have owned them in the past and they are great family pets.

dig420 · 07-19-2004, 09:11 PM

dirtydesignz · 07-19-2004, 09:33 PM

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Originally posted by dig420

He is really pretty ! Love his eyes

Elli · 07-19-2004, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dirtydesignz
try looking at http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm , you can check out breeds and get info on them, but let me suggest a Staffie this isn't your typical terrier and it is NOT a pitbull in anyway. I know you said no terriers, but this isn't a rat terrier or anything like it We have owned them in the past and they are great family pets.

We almost got one, but they count as a "Dangerous Breed", so there are special bylaws and regulations, and a 400$ a year license fee. Make sure you check what your local bylaws are before you choose a breed with the locking jaw capability.

mrthumbs · 07-19-2004, 10:34 PM

thanks for your input guys.. ill try to convince him one more time tomorow a labrador / retriever is the dog he needs. Will keep you posted.

ztik · 07-19-2004, 10:46 PM

Umm, no body said Greyhound?

Best dog I have ever owned in my life.

Ive heard him bark maybe 5 times total. I take him on walks for serveral miles with no leash (he keeps his head right by my side, even when people walk by or come up and pet him). He doesn't chew shit up, He came already house broken and has never went inside, He prefers to lay on the floor all day next to me while im at the computer. Many many other good things. It seams all they do is want to please and show you more affection from a dog that I have ever felt. He even lets my cat sleep on him or right next to him!

Its cool as hell to watch him run at 40+ MPH

http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/

http://www.gorge.org/greyhound/

dirtydesignz · 07-19-2004, 10:55 PM

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Originally posted by ztik
Umm, no body said Greyhound?

Best dog I have ever owned in my life.

Ive heard him bark maybe 5 times total. I take him on walks for serveral miles with no leash (he keeps his head right by my side, even when people walk by or come up and pet him). He doesn't chew shit up, He came already house broken and has never went inside, He prefers to lay on the floor all day next to me while im at the computer. Many many other good things. It seams all they do is want to please and show you more affection from a dog that I have ever felt. He even lets my cat sleep on him or right next to him!

Its cool as hell to watch him run at 40+ MPH

http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/

http://www.gorge.org/greyhound/

I've heard super good things about greyhounds. Actually, alot of ranchers are getting them now. Seems they absolutly hate coyotes and run them off . I've also heard that they are very loyal and make reallly nice low maintenence pets.

the Shemp · 07-19-2004, 11:03 PM

you need a "bullie"

http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/...ll_Terrier.MPG

emthree · 07-19-2004, 11:05 PM

geez they should make a shopping mall filled with animals for some of you fuckers

Axzar · 07-19-2004, 11:08 PM

sheltie

50 Cent · 07-19-2004, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrthumbs
Im looking for the best breed of dog for a friend:

These are the keywords we are looking for:

Mellow, loyal to its owner and family - family dog, medium sized, low fur maintenance, easy with small kids(!) and other animals.

No terrier (too nervous and too much hunting instincts) (not even a lab!!)..

Any suggestions?

Go for English Bulldog, check out www.puppyfind.com great site for pups

SleazeQueen · 07-20-2004, 01:41 AM

I've been seeing a lot of "designer dogs" lately that are really interesting. They are combining different breeds with the poodle. What they end up with are dogs with one breeds manerisms and then, like the poodle, they don't shed and are hypo-allergenic. I fell in love with a small version of the labradoodle (labradore and poodle) and the shipoo (shit-su and poodle). I just got a papillion or I'd be tempted.

clickhappy · 07-20-2004, 01:53 AM

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Originally posted by mrthumbs

Mellow, loyal to its owner and family - family dog, medium sized, low fur maintenance, easy with small kids(!) and other animals.

Vizslas are good looking, great with kids, low fur maintence, extremely loyal, but they have strong hunting instincts. Theyre great dogs though

CamChicks · 07-20-2004, 04:16 AM

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Originally posted by Elli
Make sure you check what your local bylaws are before you choose a breed with the locking jaw capability.

This is an urban legend. All dog jaws work exactly the same. Just like all human jaws work the same.

Quote:

Originally posted by mrthumbs
Im looking for the best breed of dog for a friend:

These are the keywords we are looking for:

Mellow, loyal to its owner and family - family dog, medium sized, low fur maintenance, easy with small kids(!) and other animals.

No terrier (too nervous and too much hunting instincts) (not even a lab!!)..

Any suggestions?

An english bulldog fits that description.

Raven · 07-20-2004, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrthumbs
Im looking for the best breed of dog for a friend:

These are the keywords we are looking for:

Mellow, loyal to its owner and family - family dog, medium sized, low fur maintenance, easy with small kids(!) and other animals.

No terrier (too nervous and too much hunting instincts) (not even a lab!!)..

Any suggestions?

We have a corgi mix....she is wonderful....

Lauren · 07-20-2004, 07:32 AM

It's an american hairless terrier. This one is reliable with children and even HAIRLESS!!! medium built and very loyal.

Basic_man · 07-20-2004, 07:34 AM

What about a chitsu?

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