Dog people

[n2877]

Any dog experts out there?

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[ray1970]

I hear you need to feed and water them. And some of them like when you pet them.

[TheGrey]

What kind of information are you seeking? Ask away- lots of knowledgeable folks here.

[n2877]

I'm looking at getting a dog. I want a short haired one. I've been looking a dobermans, rottweilers, short haired German Shepherds. Any issues about any of these dogs that I should know about. I'm looking for a good house and guard dog.

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[Irving]

When it's time to put one down, don't be a sissy, just dig a hole in the back yard and take care of business. Or so I hear.

[ray1970]

When it's time to put one down, don't be a sissy, just dig a hole in the back yard and take care of business. Or so I hear.

Like Old Yeller?

[TheGrey]

Each breed has issues. The larger the dog, the fewer years they live. GSD are excellent all-around guard dogs/house dogs, but unless you pay for a pure-bred dog with papers guarding against it, they have hip dysplacia issues. Rotties are amazingly wonderful loyal giants...and they can have medical issues with their hearts that will take them from you abruptly. Dobies are excellent, smart guard dogs that are at high risk for heart issues, hepatic disease, and bloat. You have to be very careful about the breeder you're going to select, should you go with a purebred canine.

[Tinelement]

Not on your list. But I have a short haired Saint Bernard He sheds less than my buddies 2 Germans, loves our little kiddos, and goes full Kujo on strangers to the house. I got him from a shelter in Kansas when he was 1 after his d-bag owner beat the shit out of him and let the chain grow into his neck.... Grrrrr. He's 9 going on 10, and runs like he's 3! He's my fav.



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[Monky]

Well my pit is the worst guard dog ever...


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[earplug]

We have had three Dobermans. Great dogs with health issues due to inbreeding. Lost one to bad hips the other to a enlarged heart. Currently have a 6 year old female. We prefer outcropped and undocked.
Veterinarian friend and our own research led us to getting a Rhodesian Ridge back.
Current almost two year old male has been mentally bomb proof and low budget on vet bills.
They get a two mile off leash walk almost every day and have some social skills. You need to spend time with any decent dog.