getting a new dog.....but which?

Get a Boxer dude there one of the coolest breeds imo (hey im biased ) :D
there always acting the clown and are excellent with kids , a very gentle but they can also be a very energetic breed too when they want to be, but beware....they loooooove the couch lol plus there alittle bit on the windy side lol. Through my experience with this breed Boxers are defiantly NOT an outdoor dog imho , they love being at the side of the owners/family also they are excellent Guard dogs :D

thanks for all the comments people! :D

i told my mom about all of these breeds. we all liek the german shephards (she use to own one) and the great danes. i will be posting pics and details when we get one!

thanks,

-adi

German shepherd shed a LOT.. and make a lot of noise, they're big babies.

Borrder collies are a low shedding dog, but VERY VERY hyper!!! not good for small houses and backyards.


Now a Golden retriver would be great!!! Get a puppie, and raise him up.


These 2 will be your best friends for life!!:rockon:

Border collies and goldens can both be heavy shedders as well.. not every one is, but lots of them 'blow' their coat in a big way, and it's amazing how the clumps of hair just fall out.

I have a Cairn Terrier and am keeping my step bro's Chesapeake Bay Retriever right now. I had an aunt who bred Border collies... she only has one left. They're such sweet dogs, they're super hyper but will always be with you. :)

You couldn't pay me to own a German Shepherd...they are high-strung, nervous, inclined to go off half-cocked, and shed like you wouldn't believe. They can be terrific dogs in the right hands, but again it takes a tremendous commitment to work with them. If not socialized adequately, they can be quite dangerous. I hate dealing with them at work; they are strong and quick and fearful; not a good combination. I know some good ones, but they are not in the majority. Also be aware that they have a high rate of hip problems, so unless you get one from a very good breeder who does hip testing, you can easily wind up with a dog who leads a short painful life.

Boxers...terrific personalities, joyful, playful, exuberant and clownish. I love them too. Things to be aware of: -High- rate of heart defects, so don't buy from a breeder unless they do the cardiac testing and definitely don't buy from a breeder who insists that's not necessary because their dogs are clean. Also, they get cancer like crazy...any funny lumps or moles should be surgically removed and biopsied. And finally, those funky flat faces mean deformed jaws and lots of dental problems...this is more a maintenance issue than a real drawback. Just be aware that regular dental cleanings and toothbrushing at home is often a must for these guys.

i see what you all are saying...

well, all in all we just want a calm (not hyper) dog who loves to be around people and kids. its not much of an issue if he/she sheds unless it is by the pound. we love great danes but it will be a pain cleaning up after them (if you get what im saying). my mom does care about looks so she says no to a lot of types even though i find them perfect.

thanks for all the info so far!
:rockon:

Well, if you feed a good food, you won't have much to clean up after :)

Unless you're absolutely stuck on a purebred I want to put a plug in for your local humane shelter/private dog rescues. There are a lot of breed specific rescues if you want to go with a certain breed or you could adopt a love mixed breed dog. We have two mixed breed big pups and although some days they drive me nuts (what pup doesn't) they will mature into lovely dogs.


Have you tried looking through:

www.petfinder.com