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From experience in a grooming salon I'd prefer a standard poodle. They can be a bit hyper but in general many are very sweet, gentle dogs (+ very, very intelligent)!
While maintenance of the coat can be a pain, I love their personality
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Re: Oh, yeah..
Originally Posted by Capray
This too! It seems the best dogs turn out to be random mutts, often purebreds have several health problems and are slightly nerotic...if your set of a purebred you should sart looking at some dog fancy magazines, they are great.
If you get a rescue dog, you can start off by fostering it, and testing it's limits and behavior before hand.
Actually, "mutts" inherit the same health problems as their parents.
If you do not know precisely what dogs 'made' the mutt, you can easily double up identical genetic health problems, unknowingly.
"Hybrid vigor" is an unfortunate myth.
At least with purebreds, you have a set list of known issues that assist in diagnosing a health problem.
With mutts, it can be compared to a crap shoot.
For example, you get a mutt that looks like a German Shepherd mix.
[which could actually be any one of dozens possible combinations, none of them actually being a GSD]
Then, it has eye trouble.
Is the common Pannus issue of GSDs?
Chronic keratitis?
Allergies?
External irritation?
Malfunctioning lacrimal glands?
Who knows?
You have no 'known breed history' to start by eliminating known breed problems and can easily rack up a fortune in vet bills trying to pin down an accurate diagnoses.
I have nothing against mutts.
I've had mutts.
But no one should automatically assume a mutt will be any healthier than either parent or the sum of their respective recessive genetic issues.
I would definitely rule out the Catahoula, though.
They are sharp, driven dogs and not for the casual owner.
http://www.westwinddogtraining.com/hybridvigor.pdf
http://ezinearticles.com/?Beware-the...ogs&id=5115104
Narrow down your choices and then find a good reputable breeder who religiously tests for known genetic problems.
Your new dog-friend will share your life for many years and you owe it to yourself and the dog to make sure you have every possible base covered in order to avoid heartbreak to the best of your ability.
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How about an english mastiff. i've owned many dogs and my mastiff is by far my favorite. he's a big couch potato.
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I vote for looking into local rescues and shelters. Who knows which dog might steal your heart not sure if anyone suggested it but take a look at www.petfinder.com
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I have 2 rotts. 1 of which is in my house. My female rott is very good inside protective when need be and loves to play not very hyper at all. I would highly suggest one or German Shephard these are my 2 fave dogs also. Both gret inside dogs in my experience
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This may sound crazy but most people don't think of this dog because lack of info. For your situation I would highly suggest a retired racing greyhound.
Contrary to popular belief they are perfect apartment dogs. They are nicknamed the 60mp/h couch potato. They don't need any more exercise than a normal larger dog, they don't shed much (but their hair is super short anyways) and they are very friendly.
Seriously look them up online. Retires racing greyhounds. There are plenty of agency's that adopt them out and they make amazing additions to the family. Good luck!
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Xolos! They have an awesome temperament, loyal protective, sweet...and best part of all NO HAIR!
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