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breed of dog recommendation
I'm probably getting a new puppy this summer. I like Golden Retrievers but I am going to cross them off my list becuase every other person in my town has one, and they have been way overbred. I want something similar to a Golden Retriever in size, temperment, and intelligence. Anyone have any recommendations?
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Dalmations
Labs Australian Shepards |
German Shepherds
Siberian Huskies are great dogs, too, but I think that they are more prone to want to do their own thing rather than following your every command. They don't bark much, though, and are beautiful sweethearts. |
Irish Wolfhound
Irish Setter Bassett Hound Mastiff |
Dalmations are very hyper and high strung.My neighbors barks constantly.It doesn't have much living space and I think that is it's problem.If you have lots of space for it to run and play,I am sure it would do well.
Border Collie Irish or English Setter I grew up with a very well trained Doberman and would recommend them to anyone but you have to make sure that they are very well trained. |
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Black labs are great when they grow up. I have a lab puppy now and he chews on EVERYTHING! He's very smart though, and was completely housetrained within 2 weeks of us getting him. Everyone tells me it'll be a LONG time before he gets out of the chewing stage! |
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Basically, I absolutely love huskies and reccommend them, but just be aware that they require a lot :) |
Are you going to be in an apartment or will you have a large yard?-I think living conditions is one of the most important aspects of dog ownership, if you live in an apartment I would advise you to get a small or medium sized dog. I am partial to mix breeds myself. We call dalmations-damnations b/c they can have so many behavioral problems and can be quite nasty.
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If they are going to be inside dogs...I would cross Border Collies or Australian Shepherds off the list. I have both and they need lots and lots of room to run around. I also wouldn't recommend Dalmatians because they have lots of health problems. They are prone to being deaf and also hip dysplasia.
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French Mastive - Dug De Bordeaux
the 'it' dog, everyone will ask you ?s about this rare breed, especially hot chicks |
My parents have a full-bred yellow lab and I love him so much! He's so wonderful, smart, loyal and a great fun dog to have. The labs are pretty easy to train but as with any dog it will take some time and determination. If you like a golden retriever you'll most likely LOVE a lab!
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We have a 6 month old yellow lab--- he is a sweet dog-- BUT he chews on everything. I mean everything--deck, kid's swingset, he has chewed 4 collars off of our bulldog's neck. He is a sweet boy--but the chewing is out of control!!
I would recomend the Lab-- but just beware the breed chews---I don't know anyone who's dog didn't. I also have a bulldog-- she's 7yrs old-- she is the BEST dog ever--- I know that is not what you are looking for --but she is the best!!! good luck-- wendi |
yellow lab
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english springer spaniel
they are mild tempered - can be good house dogs or outside too. good for families or singles. get along with other animals - even cats. i had my springer for 7 years and he was such a doll. |
I am not a dog owner, but I think that Irish Setters are beautiful.:D
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