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04/24/2013 06:38:18 PM · #51 |
Originally posted by RayEthier:
For me, it would definitely be the
Bouvier de flandre
Wonderful dogs... great companions and guards, very protective, smart, and they do not shed.
I had the good fortune of owning quite a few of these and they never ate out of a can or a bag and lived on average 16 years, notwithstanding the fact that they normally live about 10 to 11 years.
One thing though... the can be a tad pricey.
Ray |
LOVE that dog. Actually, very similar to the Giant Schnauzer, though they developed from different stock. I didn't know you'd owned them. A good friend in San Diego had one, I spent a lot of time with it. |
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04/24/2013 06:49:56 PM · #52 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by RayEthier:
For me, it would definitely be the
Bouvier de flandre
Wonderful dogs... great companions and guards, very protective, smart, and they do not shed.
I had the good fortune of owning quite a few of these and they never ate out of a can or a bag and lived on average 16 years, notwithstanding the fact that they normally live about 10 to 11 years.
One thing though... the can be a tad pricey.
Ray |
LOVE that dog. Actually, very similar to the Giant Schnauzer, though they developed from different stock. I didn't know you'd owned them. A good friend in San Diego had one, I spent a lot of time with it. |
Yep, had quite a few of them. The last one I owned cried quite a bit when I first took him home and I did not at that time have a wind-up clock. You should have seen the look on my wife's face when I decided to go outside and keep him company in the dog house.
I still tear up when I think of him...best friend I ever had.
Ray |
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04/24/2013 07:17:46 PM · #53 |
This is our dog Ace.
He's a rescue. We are guessing he's about 9 or 10 now. He was starved and beat, broken ribs, and scared to be touched. This is 5 years later and 180 degree turn. Now he can't get enough of human contact. If he sees a stranger with a relaxed arm and empty hand, its meant for his head, and you should be petting him.
What I'm trying to say is...dog will behave the way you treat him.
Breed ...get a Mutt or whatever , but give him a good home. |
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04/24/2013 07:20:31 PM · #54 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Giant Schnauzer and Samoyed are both big enough to be "manly" and they are hypoallergenic; minimum smell and shed. I had a Giant Schnauzer myself, and that was just a HELL of a dog... |
Robert, Robert, Robert. Don't perpetuate the myth there is any hypoallergenic dog! The only hypoallergenic dog is a dead one. ;)
I do think schnauzers are great though. If you want a manly dog in a small package, I absolutely love my Cairn Terrier. Dude is eleven pounds but in his brain he is both 70 pounds and a wolf.
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Well as someone Jason consulted before getting his Cairn Terrier I also highly recommend them as a breed. I see mine only on the weekends now as they are with my ex-girlfiend and it was her idea to get such a small breed. But once we got them (mine are a little bigger than Jason's at 19 & 24 lbs.) I appreciated them for their toughness in a small package- you can hike anywhere with them. There is a lot of variance allowed in the breed so they tend to be genetically healthier than most pure breeds, and very importantly they live quite long. I like some of the larger breeds, but their lives are too short. I really think this life span thing is important to consider as it is a huge downer when you have to say goodbye to a pet. |
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04/24/2013 07:41:16 PM · #55 |
This is like asking, "What should I have for dinner?"
There are tastes in dogs just as there are tastes in food.
The perfect match cannot be given.
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04/24/2013 07:48:41 PM · #56 |
By the way, after you figure out what breed you want, take a look on the net to find a rescue organization. Most breeds have them, and even if you have specific wants, if you keep your ears open and are willing to wait, you can find something like what you want. In my area Standard Poodle puppies go for about $1,000.00, by trolling the net long enough I got a 6 month old rescue, so I saved some cash and can be smug about having a rescue.
The discussion got me wondering about what were the oldest dogs on record
The average life spans for some of the most common breeds of dogs are:
ΓΆ€ΒΆ 6-8 years: Irish Wolfhound, Leonberger
ΓΆ€ΒΆ 7-10 years: Great Dane, St. Bernard, Newfoundland, Bulldog, Rottweiler
ΓΆ€ΒΆ 9-11 years: Doberman Pinscher, Bloodhound, Chow Chow, Boxer
ΓΆ€ΒΆ 10-13 years: Airedale Terrier, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Scottish Terrier, Afghan Hound, Dachshund, Irish Setter
ΓΆ€ΒΆ 12-15 years: Beagle, Bichon Frise, Collie, Doberman, Pomeranian, Border Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Greyhound, Labrador
ΓΆ€ΒΆ 14-16 years: Boston Terrier, Irish Setter, Standard Poodle, Schnauzer, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier
ΓΆ€ΒΆ 15-18 years: Dachshund, Miniature and Toy Poodle, Chihuahua.
But - each dog breed can live much longer than these average ages.
I contend that the toy breeds just seem to live longer because they are so annoying to be around. |
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04/24/2013 08:07:09 PM · #57 |
| labs are no guarddog, but they do have a good bark when necessary, are excellent with kids and other animals, super easy going (someone mentioned ridgebacks, but my experience has been that they are very anxious dogs when it comes to feeding, visitors, etc), and they put up with a lot of your shit and only ask for love and food in return. Ie. a lab doesn't mind that it is home alone while you work -- they'll just sleep until you get home and then be happy that you're there! |
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04/24/2013 08:09:49 PM · #58 |
Originally posted by LydiaToo:
This is like asking, "What should I have for dinner?"
There are tastes in dogs just as there are tastes in food.
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I was not sure I was going to enjoy where this post was going... ;) In your opinion, which breed tastes the best? |
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04/24/2013 08:20:42 PM · #59 |
Leonberger with a bit of Chow Chow.
Message edited by author 2013-04-24 20:23:38. |
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04/24/2013 08:25:13 PM · #60 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by LydiaToo:
This is like asking, "What should I have for dinner?"
There are tastes in dogs just as there are tastes in food.
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I was not sure I was going to enjoy where this post was going... ;) In your opinion, which breed tastes the best? |
Ha! Hilarious! LOL!
BTW, I really really love my mini Schnauzer... Totally loves me... not too smart, though... doesn't need a bunch of exercise... he runs in our house a bunch. Loves to be loved...
Bad side... needs to be groomed... mats like crazy.
I also love my Silkie Terrier... no grooming at all... very smart... wasn't crazy about loving until he hit three years... now is a dream. He never has to go out... he can go on Piddle Pads... and run like CRAZY in the house.
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04/24/2013 08:38:12 PM · #61 |
Dog Breed Selector
This should help you figure out which dog is best for you and your family.
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04/24/2013 09:09:44 PM · #62 |
I'm not exactly sure what constitutes a "manly" dog - does miniature poodle without the foofy hairdo count?
Checkout this cat-chewing video...... my Lucy would fill all your requirements admirably, including the last one:
Attack time |
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04/24/2013 09:43:25 PM · #63 |
| I think you all should just get yourselves to the pound and/or read some rescue ads. You will (all, I trust) know when the pooch has your name on him or her. Happened for us, happened for countless friends. We looked and interviewed until it happened, |
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04/24/2013 09:57:48 PM · #64 |
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by RayEthier:
For me, it would definitely be the
Bouvier de flandre
Wonderful dogs... great companions and guards, very protective, smart, and they do not shed.
I had the good fortune of owning quite a few of these and they never ate out of a can or a bag and lived on average 16 years, notwithstanding the fact that they normally live about 10 to 11 years.
One thing though... the can be a tad pricey.
Ray |
LOVE that dog. Actually, very similar to the Giant Schnauzer, though they developed from different stock. I didn't know you'd owned them. A good friend in San Diego had one, I spent a lot of time with it. |
Yep, had quite a few of them. The last one I owned cried quite a bit when I first took him home and I did not at that time have a wind-up clock. You should have seen the look on my wife's face when I decided to go outside and keep him company in the dog house.
I still tear up when I think of him...best friend I ever had.
Ray |
The Bouvier would be a great choice... for the right person or family. The biggest problem is that they are smarter than most of the people that they own. They also can reason, which most dogs can't (you can see the wheels turning in their head as they work out a problem), they are very loyal and protective to their "herd", are pig headed and stubborn when they think they are right (which they are most of the time), have a high tolerance for pain and can cuddle with the best of them. They have a great sense of humor and are a natural at being a service dog (although you don't see them in the role more often because of their long hair and double coat that requires grooming)7 or 8 of ours have been service dogs over the years and a couple therapy dogs. You do have to be careful on which line you get as there are some real scumbag breeders out there and a lot of imports have bad traits and health (the Belgium and Germans use the US as a dumping ground for their undesirables unless you have an "IN" with a breeder over there). And yes, they can be pricey. The boys are more laid back and just want to have fun and are usually bigger. The females are smaller, more serious, more watchful, smarter and usually have the better sense of humor and will run the house if you let them. Bouviers are great dogs, just not the breed for just anyone.
Ray, great looking Bouv.
Mike |
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04/24/2013 11:44:27 PM · #65 |
Originally posted by cowboy221977:
I would suggest an austrailian sheppard, german sheppard, or yellow lab...Or all 3 then they could play tug of war with the cats |
We just got an Australian Shepherd.
His name is Dakota. We plan to train him in agility, diaper changing, and mowing the lawn. They are very smart dogs. |
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04/25/2013 02:41:31 AM · #66 |
Originally posted by markwiley:
I suggest a Wheaten Terrier. They are friendly, good with kids. Not too big (i.e., when you take them for a walk what you have to pick up is not too big). They don't shed.
How can you resist a face like this:
p.s., they are great car ride companions:
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier without a doubt.Everything you need plus they don't shed. |
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04/25/2013 08:14:37 AM · #67 |
| I own two corgis...they are fun loving dogs who try to herd you...my female corgi is super smart, and my male is loving and funny. They love to please you...train really fast, and were house-broken as pups within a month. They are called big dogs in a little package! Corgi owners tend to socialize with other corgi owners...we call ourselves The Corgi Nation. We raise money for animals...take care of our own who need help...and, we throw corgi picnics and get togethers. The one I attend is in Florida and we are the largest picnic in the US. Last year we raised over $10,000 for Corgi Aid and several other dog charities. Just imagine 300 corgis running loose around an enclosed large area and no fights...( we all pick up after our dogs and others too)...just fun! I can honestly say that owning corgis can change your life...I have met some of the best people and made them my friends through this breed!! I do have to admit they do shed...a weekly brushing does help a lot tho.... |
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04/25/2013 09:42:56 AM · #68 |
Here's a neat, general resource. www.justdogbreeds.com
I found a Lab/German Shepherd mix nearby, but after looking into it further, found that it wasn't nearby at all, it was just made to look that way. Pretty shifty, if you ask me.
We will probably end up going to local rescue shelters, but there is one small section of back yard fence to be finished. We may even have to replace an entire side.
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04/25/2013 10:52:04 AM · #69 |
Shelter dogs are great...thats where I got dixie
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04/25/2013 11:17:10 AM · #70 |
smooth collie.
Not yappie. Not loud. Herding dog -- so they stay near instead of running off. Nice and lazy so you don't have to go running 8 times a day.
Gentlest breed, loves cats.
Message edited by author 2013-04-25 11:18:23.
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04/25/2013 11:25:24 AM · #71 |
yeah Dixie loves cats too...but for a different reason.
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04/25/2013 11:28:56 AM · #72 |
Originally posted by LoVi:
GOLDEN DOODLE!!!! |
I second that motion! We have a miniature, so he's not exactly manly, but a full size could qualify. He doesn't shed at all, and doesn't stink.
Message edited by author 2013-04-25 11:30:37. |
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04/25/2013 11:35:52 AM · #73 |
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
Dog Breed Selector
This should help you figure out which dog is best for you and your family. |
That told me I should have a Bichon. I hate Bichons. |
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04/25/2013 11:44:21 AM · #74 |
Originally posted by larryslights:
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
Dog Breed Selector
This should help you figure out which dog is best for you and your family. |
That told me I should have a Bichon. I hate Bichons. |
Spot on for me:
German Shepherd
Doberman
Rhodesian Ridgeback
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04/25/2013 11:54:06 AM · #75 |
Originally posted by dagaleaa:
I own two corgis...they are fun loving dogs who try to herd you...my female corgi is super smart, and my male is loving and funny. They love to please you...train really fast, and were house-broken as pups within a month. They are called big dogs in a little package! Corgi owners tend to socialize with other corgi owners...we call ourselves The Corgi Nation. We raise money for animals...take care of our own who need help...and, we throw corgi picnics and get togethers. The one I attend is in Florida and we are the largest picnic in the US. Last year we raised over $10,000 for Corgi Aid and several other dog charities. Just imagine 300 corgis running loose around an enclosed large area and no fights...( we all pick up after our dogs and others too)...just fun! I can honestly say that owning corgis can change your life...I have met some of the best people and made them my friends through this breed!! I do have to admit they do shed...a weekly brushing does help a lot tho.... |
I have three corgi's!!! Awesome dogs with big personalities in a small package! |
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