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We had a Greater Swiss Mtn dog mix. Biggest baby and so loving to the family. Was found abandoned tied to a tree in a park when he was only 70 lbs, grew to about 125 lbs. Big bark and stature that scared many people coming to the house. We lost him to bone cancer at about 9 years of age. Miss him everyday.
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That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
I grew up with Akitas I love them but I don't think they're the right dog for your needs.
You could always get a catI have a big boned long body 14lb orange cat that plays fetch and begs for table scraps (he’s a sucker for ham)
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This dude is ready for a home. Parents are champion and grand champions. EXTREME AND HIGHLY REGULATED BLOODLINES. White golden retrievers also known as cream or English cream retrievers. I Happen to be the owner of one of this puppies bloodline. Amazing dog. Mellow as can be. Playful when you want to play. Hardly hyper like American goldens tend to be. Super friendly and loves other dogs no matter what size. Amazing with kids and cats too. I can get you info on obtaining this fur ball or general info if you would like.
almost forgot, super smart and extremely easy to train.
Last edited by colorider; 02-23-2018 at 15:11.
A couple of ours are Hamcats, too. One of them is a puppycat; he growls when he sees anyone coming towards the house....and then runs for help. Usually in the basement.Originally Posted by jreifsch80
You could always get a cat
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Malamutes do well outdoors in extreme cold. Closest tame animal related genetically to the wolf. Will escape if not behind a high fence with electric wire. Lots of hair shedding. They need a lot of exercise. The one I had made a military police dog cry, he didn't even growl at it. Will kill an attacker by grabbing them by the throat. Loads of fun in the forest. Will eat 90lbs of dogfood a month. Full size usually 120lbs. Can run 24 miles in 6 hours. Will sleep by the threshold of the door because it prefers the cold. I don't know about other dogs.
By the way, this is my girl, Ziva, 80 lap dog. She's a Lab/Rotty mix which is a wonderful combo-well outside of the fact that she hates cats LOL. I've had her over 6 years now (roughly 1 when I adopted her at the DDFL). Very friendly once she knows someone is ok on the property and in the house, very gentle with my grandsons (4.5 years and the other just turned 8 months). While she hates water she goes absolutely nuts in the snow, just loves it.
I would develop this combo as a breed if I was so motivated but I'd rather adopt from a shelter.
Last edited by Doc45; 02-23-2018 at 17:53.
There are vets that specialize in helping to pick the perfect pet (even beyond dogs).
After our favorite breed died, I couldn’t bear another. My wife and I got a book of breeds and each made our list and then went to this special vet that helped. It has been great.
Let me know if you want a recommendation on the vet.
I could give a dog recommendation, but it wouldn’t be nearly as helpful.
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Awesome replies, thanks! Too many to address, so some general responses in no particular order.
Okay, akitas are out (malinois was never really in the running). Leaning away from a malamute. Both for a variety of factors.
Thinking a mature pound dog could be a problem. We have Maine coon cats; one of them will make any 100lb dog back down. Thus the need for a puppy who will quickly learn and then never chase. And with pound pups, that's a pretty big gamble.
Regarding the no GSD mandate. She got bit on the hand at a party a few years ago. Good friends, normally a great dog, but he got wound up with all the people. It will be hard to overcome that but...oooh, puppy. I've had 3 so I know about their fur...one was all white. Alas, don't think it will happen.
Swiss Mtn dog, oooh that could be high on the list. Favorite suggestion so far. Corgis, my favorite of all the small dogs. What an attitude! Not an option. I've met some great Rotties and they hit many of the major checkboxes.
Another issue is we are surrounded by a LOT of land, with a big herd of deer, and that means mountain lions. Fencing dogs in to keep them from running off just invites the big kitties (those cats even learn routines of when people let dogs out to poop, hence one reason for a largish dog). I'll have to build a roofed cage so the pup isn't cooped up inside all the time. We both mostly work at home so it wouldn't be left out all day.
Lots to think about!
Last edited by Mtneer; 02-23-2018 at 18:20.
I had a bulldog and a doberman before I got married. Wife didn't want any dogs, but is gradually coming around after a decade long campaign. I'm thinking of getting a Boston Terrier as a sort of compact utility bulldog. Anyone got experience with the breed?
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