Thinking of getting a dog

[desant]

I alread have a cat here but im a dog lover and havent had a dog for a decade :S

SO, whats it gonna be

[Original]

Dog. Bullmastiff. Without a doubt. :)

I would like one too, don't have the time or place for one at the moment though.

[desant]

Bullmastiff.

I LOVE those too

Cheers


I need a dog for protection...

[OrganicMeds]

Yeah I voted Pitbull but BullMastiff for sure ;)

I have a BullMasiff x German Shepherd called Indica she is jet black all over :)

[mean mr.mustard]

Perhaps you should bail one outta the clink... get a mutt :)

[Hazyfontazy]

Bullmastiff.

I LOVE those too

Cheers


I need a dog for protection...

so u want a weapon not a pet ,get a bat theyre easier to train

[Chamba]

all dogs are good, it doesn't matter if it's a "strain" or a "hybrid", it's that individual dog's personality that is way more important.

Don't rush into it, observe. Pick a puppy that picks you is a good advice.....you have to have that special chemistry happening.

My next first choice (depending if I outlive my current mutt) would be a Jack Russell Terrier ....most dogs from that breed have intelligence, loyalty, attitude, energy and spunk in abundance. This breed is small so they are easy to get friends to babysit them when you go away.

Every smoker should have a dog. They make great listeners and sometimes (esp when the bud is good) will add to the conversation, though mostly it's one-sided.

woof!

[perp]

I voted Pit, but have always had pure bred Staffordshire bull terriers. great with kids, but still have that fear factor for the non dog lover.

Sox
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[Kryp Keeper]

i love akitas... they are so smart and the personalitys are goofey,protective, playful, and just plain beautiful.. I miss my akita but i still have my pitbull/akita roxy shes the best i have had her for 11 years...

[Medical]

so u want a weapon not a pet ,get a bat theyre easier to train


I agree! But if you feel you must I would go with the Shepard.

Bullmastiffs are great dogs, but in my experience there are breeds much better built for personal protection! My Mastiffs have always been/seemed way to laid back.



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[I N Hail]

Let a dog pick you , You both will be happier

[Movintarget]

I'm kinda 1 sided on this....good luck on your hunting

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[KermitTheHermit]

I've had purebreds and shelter mutts; I love 'em all.

Do some research; make sure you understand the traits of the breeds. Dogs need to be part of the family, so you want to be sure you can live with them day in and day out.

[perp]

My wife wishes i had a tongue like that.:laughing:

[Jalisco Kid]

Go for intelligence, Australian Shepard. I know it seems counter-intuitive to put australian and intelligence together but they are one of the most intelligent dogs out there. JK

[StrainHunter]

OP here are a few links for you to read.

You have a few quiet different breeds in mind...so you I highly recommend to read the following...since a dog is not as independent as a cat is and also is a 10 to 20 year long commitment:


German Shepherd Dog (http://dogbreedinfo.com/germanshepherd.htm)

Labrador Retriever (http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/labrador.htm)

American Pit Bull Terrier (http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanpitbull.htm)

Rottweiler (http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/rottweiler.htm)




Here is one of my own dogs:
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[jiggywhompus]

Over the years I have actually had every one of those breeds except a pit bull...which I probably won't ever own. Nothing personal against them they just don't have the physical qualities I enjoy in breeds. My dog needs to be able to brave the elements. We get lots of shitty weather and the water is never warm...ever.

I would personally choose the labrador retriever in a heartbeat. There is a reason they get used so much as service and rescue dogs. Intelligence, personality, endurance, strength, looks, loyalty and are TOUGHER THAN STEEL...no not fighting tough...elements tough. Labs will out hike and out swim most humans if its in shape.

Being an overall good sized, strong animal is part of owning a dog to me. I would never in a million years own a tiny dog I can pick up with one hand. Just a personal preference but I need to know my dog can hike up a mountain side and swim through a moving river with confidence.

They can handle virtually any level of cold water/weather like its nothing. They will break ice just fine in freezing water. Just be sure to get their butts/tails dry kinda quick. Trust me when I say that the enjoyment a labrador gets from swimming alone is enough to own one. That shit will put a smile on your face everytime.

I loved the couple shepherds my dad had when I was a kid...but to be completely honest they remind me of cops and are not the most attractive breeds to me in general. They also do not have anywhere near the goofy fun kid-friendly personalites that labradors typically have...after being around a lot of different breeds, both rescued and bred, it became painfully obvious some breeds just have boring or annoying personalities...trained or not. Yes, there are always exceptions to the rule but not many will argue that shepherds have more fun personalities than labradors. There is a good reason why it is america's most popular dog.

You sure as hell ain't gonna see a rottie or pitt swimming in cold rivers/lakes for long without whimpin out. They just dont have the coats for it. Leave those breeds for the skinny wannabe tough guys...hehe jk.

[SoloGro57]

Border collies.... hands down smartest best dogs.

[desant]

Well i fund some nice bullmastiff pups

850 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

Oh well its money well spent... last year i wasted 2 thousand in a bad deal :S

[StrainHunter]

Well i fund some nice bullmastiff pups

850 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

Oh well its money well spent... last year i wasted 2 thousand in a bad deal :S


That ain't that bad...my dogs are average 3x of how much those Bullmastiff pups are...

I trained mine where they don't even eat/take treats from anyone else than me...and their temper is awesome...my 3 year old is taking rides on them!

[Primprimo]

Check out Cane Corsos, great natural protectors... dont have to train them to do so... great temperments and they dont drool like many of the mastiffs...

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:vUGRrBjMYglXKM:ht tp://www.dogsrrrus.ca/findpitbull/canecoso38974.jpg

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:cIQMS_qd9npxKM:ht tp://www.dog-pictures.co.uk/images/cane-corso.jpg

[ms try comb]

i also think you should get a puppy from a shelter.. in bigger cities they can have all breeds, depending on what u decide. i voted pit only because i have one and think shes awesome. im sure most of the people who voted owned a dog of that breed.

[CalcioErba2004]

Check out Cane Corsos, great natural protectors... dont have to train them to do so... great temperments and they dont drool like many of the mastiffs...

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:vUGRrBjMYglXKM:ht tp://www.dogsrrrus.ca/findpitbull/canecoso38974.jpg

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:cIQMS_qd9npxKM:ht tp://www.dog-pictures.co.uk/images/cane-corso.jpg

I second this, Cane Corso is a great dog. I personally like Neapolitan Mastiffs. They are the lions of dogs to me. I will always try to own a Neo for as long as I live. From your list though, I chose the Rotty. I love their temperament just as must as the Neo's. :joint:

[deepchunk]

i will agree with in hail........ let the dog pick you and if its a pound dog it will be the best dog you ever had........

[esbe]

Labrador retriver, just love their tempor and sweet happy attitude. great family dog to

[simple green]

Lab or better yet a free "lab hybrid" that needs to be rescued..

Rescued my lab/great dane (essentially a 130lb supersized lab) and am blessed with the sweetest sweetest dog....for free.

[OMJebus]

Labs are great, i have one, never ever needed a leash , always outside when doing yard work mowing etc.

Smart as hell too, very lovable.

[sleestack]

Belgian malinoise are good if u are experienced with dogs:)

[theHIGHlander]

boxer :joint:

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee43/jodietypeRA/Picture421.jpg

or a french mastiff.........my next dog

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee43/jodietypeRA/frenchmastiff.jpg....


but out of you poll it would have to be a German shepherd.....


keep it green
highlander

[Marywanna]

Rescue a Jack Russell terrier............you won't be sorry!Tough little dogs with un-boundless energy,loyal,smart,and great watchdogs and excellent hunters.If I can help you,pm me! Good luck,you can change a dogs life and they are forever grateful.:) Marywanna

[johnurse]

I agree! But if you feel you must I would go with the Shepard.

Bullmastiffs are great dogs, but in my experience there are breeds much better built for personal protection! My Mastiffs have always been/seemed way to laid back.



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i can agree with this, my bullmastiff too is laid back, she is protective in that she will get inbetween you and whatever she deems is a threat but shes not a gaurd dog, i would go with a shepard for its intelligence or rottwieler for its territorial instincts, btw good to see you here medical

[desant]

dudes i had a shitty night ... nightmares :(

Last night went to sleep around 3am, woke up at 8 and feeling so depressed i have a bowl ready i dont want to cahs it :X

Decided i am gooing to look at t hese rotveller pupp today.

Off to brew soome coffee and take as hower and maybe a smoke ...

[desant]

Smoked a spliff of some creeper weed...

Stomach still hurts like shit but the weed was good, old school high

Looking at websites selling puppies... why r they so expensive? £300+!!

I dont NEED pedegree, i just want a healthy pup

[WISKEY]

Bail a dog out of the dog pound!!!

[desant]

A badly naatured grown up dog is gonna devastate my apartment

i need a pup


Now if i had a large back yard and owned a country property i woould have bailed every dog out of the pound

[desant]

if you let them loose without control

[shroomyshroom]

AMSTAFF all the way baby :D