Re: getting a new dog.....but which?
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Originally Posted by adi
standard poodle sounds interesting...ill look into it....any gentle non high maintence big dogs out there?
Pit bulls- even though they're not that big! I have 2 full blooded pits and 2 mixes and the shedding is minimal (except one of the mixes is worse than the rest- don't know what's in her) If you thought you could handle the headstrong nature of a Husky, you can definitely do a pit. You do have to maintain your place as leader of the pack and make sure the animal gets out and gets exercised and socialized, but my experience with the breed has been great!
I'm sure in socal there's a dog on death row (probably a pit and a pit mix there too) that's just right for you and your needs. Puppies too. Good luck!!
Re: getting a new dog.....but which?
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Originally Posted by Shelby
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.
Yeah, I see that more in golden retrivers, but with a good brushing every once in a while it will be all good! But with the border collies, just get a smooth coat or a medium coat and the shedding is decreased! Good luck!!
Re: getting a new dog.....but which?
I really want a Boxer!!!! Thats what i would do... :)
Re: getting a new dog.....but which?
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Originally Posted by juddb
I really want a Boxer!!!! Thats what i would do... :)
Boxers are the bomb too, I've never met a boxer I didn't like!!! They do tend to be... well... energetic and quite (charmingly) puppylike for waaay longer than some other breeds... like till they're 3+ years old... (part of the reason I've always wanted one, but could be a deterrant for some...) Maybe I'll find me a nice boxer X pit when its time (15 years from now) to get another dog... My friend has one with a crooked nose, and he's hilarious to see him go from boxermode to pitmode it's a trip...He drools more than my dogs do though, and I don't know if that's the ghetto breeding in him or what... he also buries his whole face in the water bowl when he drinks if it's deep enough... he'll go in to his eyes and then shake his head around the water... which is only funny outside or for the first time LOL
Re: getting a new dog.....but which?
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...g?t=1173989098
........awww what a face! i love this dude, hes a clown and yeah its true they still act the clown and stay in puppy mode upto around 3/4 years of age...thats why i love em so much but they are also a very affectionate and loving breed :cool:.
its true they are prone to cancer my first Boxer Harvey died at the young age of 7 years which was a horrible experience to go through i was gutted and lost a very dear friend that day :(
Here is Harvey acting the clown on his favorite place...the SOFA :rolleyes:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...g?t=1173989338
Re: getting a new dog.....but which?
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Originally Posted by steveo
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...g?t=1173989098
........awww what a face! i love this dude, hes a clown and yeah its true they still act the clown and stay in puppy mode upto around 3/4 years of age...thats why i love em so much but they are also a very affectionate and loving breed :cool:.
its true they are prone to cancer my first Boxer Harvey died at the young age of 7 years which was a horrible experience to go through i was gutted and lost a very dear friend that day :(
Here is Harvey acting the clown on his favorite place...the SOFA :rolleyes:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...g?t=1173989338
He's absolutely gorgeous!! And I'll bet he had the best 7 years a dog could ask for with you! All these health problems are why I was talking about a pit x boxer mix (in my future) above... such a cool breed, but they're prone to a lot of hardships...
and while we're doing pictures :D
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...3_Hoodlems.jpg
