Best Gentle Large to Giant dog breed
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While not a "giant" breed you could get an english springer spanial
Their fur doesn't get too long so you don't actually have to get them clipped though they can cast a bit.
The best thing about the is they never grow up,
I mean it, they are like puppie right into old age
They also have lovley natures I've yet to meet an aggressive one,
they can be a bit clingy though.
The only real problem with them is they are gun dogs and have a tendancy to bring things home with them like bottles, stones, balls sometimes childrens toys,
that and they're a bit thick.
Once ours brought home a live chicken resting gently in his teeth,
Totally unhurt but a bit indignent.
Their fur doesn't get too long so you don't actually have to get them clipped though they can cast a bit.
The best thing about the is they never grow up,
I mean it, they are like puppie right into old age
They also have lovley natures I've yet to meet an aggressive one,
they can be a bit clingy though.
The only real problem with them is they are gun dogs and have a tendancy to bring things home with them like bottles, stones, balls sometimes childrens toys,
that and they're a bit thick.
Once ours brought home a live chicken resting gently in his teeth,
Totally unhurt but a bit indignent.
Get that one. I know fucking nothing about dogs, but mother of god, that's adorable.Danny Ocean said:
I sure as hell hope you have enough room for your giant dog. And are not some a-hole in a 1 room apt that just has to have a giant dog. I also hope you plan to walk your dog regularly. I see it all the time and it SICKENS me. Dogs (or any pet) are MORE than an accessory or an extension of yourself (or penis). They are a living creature with needs, wants, and a personality of their own. You should choose a pet based on the living situation you can provide them, and not on what best flatters your ego. This may (oh the horror!)involve a small or medium sized dog.
/end rant
If none of the above describes you, bless you! I wish the best of luck to you and your new dog. I had a Siberian Husky when I was a kid. Not a huge dog, but they are smart and loyal. Difficult to train, but I think it's because they are so smart. Didnt see them mentioned so I thought I would.
/end rant
If none of the above describes you, bless you! I wish the best of luck to you and your new dog. I had a Siberian Husky when I was a kid. Not a huge dog, but they are smart and loyal. Difficult to train, but I think it's because they are so smart. Didnt see them mentioned so I thought I would.
One of my best friends has a white german shepard. Called Hewie (he named him after the dog from "Haunting Ground")
Here's one:
Whilst not huge, he is a good size and they are as sweet as anything and incredibly smart.
EDIT: For whatever reason, the image doesn't want to cooperate. Just type in White German Shepard into google. So cute!
Here's one:
Whilst not huge, he is a good size and they are as sweet as anything and incredibly smart.
EDIT: For whatever reason, the image doesn't want to cooperate. Just type in White German Shepard into google. So cute!
Golden Retriever. Patient, smart, beautiful and really good-natured. Plus it makes girls go "Awwwww, cute!"
OP is a woman as per her profile, so, I'm not sure how much of a penile accessory her dog is going to be. That said, I agree with your thinkings, and while I find this bit of advice a bit cloying it's quite true: Dogs aren't just for Christmas, dogs are for life.Chris Jensen said:
...Their lives of course, but you get the meaning.
Seriously, that's the most awesome picture I ever saw of a dog. Esspecially with the horse near it. Just emphasises his size. Thanks.theflyingpeanut said:
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Berner Sennen dog, only if you're up for the grooming part. Grown up with one, the best friend I had until it passed away when I was 10years old. I recommend one,,, well again, if you don't mind the grooming bit.
Else the English Mastiff named by quotee above. OMG was my first reaction!
I'd recommend you go to a shelter and spend time with any dogs there you might be interested in, and talk to the staff about what kind of fit would be best for you. Don't force something there to work but if it does great; much cheaper option (and you are giving a dog a new chance at a good life).
If that doesn't work talk to the different breeders in your area; a good breeder is much more interested in seeing that you get the right kind of dog instead of just selling you "their" dog.
My recommendations if you are looking mostly for gentle - Labradoodle
Combination large and gentle - St Bernard, Dane
I recently (under 2 years ago) got a 11 month old Husky/Collie from the SPCA here and he's been excellent.
If that doesn't work talk to the different breeders in your area; a good breeder is much more interested in seeing that you get the right kind of dog instead of just selling you "their" dog.
My recommendations if you are looking mostly for gentle - Labradoodle
Combination large and gentle - St Bernard, Dane
I recently (under 2 years ago) got a 11 month old Husky/Collie from the SPCA here and he's been excellent.
Having grown up with them, I'm sadly gonna have to join the Labrador bandwagon on this one. I had a brown lab growing up, nicest dog you'd ever see, we'd even ride her like a horse at times.
And though they're not as large, I'm quite fond of Siberian Huskies and their cousin, Alaskan Malamutes as well. They can grow to some pretty respectable sizes, and are pretty good all-around dogs, with a short-to-medium coat. Pretty thick though, and they do like to shed in the winter. Their fur does do a marvelous job of reflecting heat in the summer months, however, so hot weather isn't too bad for them. In a similar vein, German Shepherds are a nice medium-sized breed as well. These three are best suited for the outdoors though, they are quite athletic and grow to be just a bit too large to be comfortable indoors.
Back to the Huskies, (sound like a fanboy by this point) they are a very intelligent breed, so are quite easy to train. Though they do show some independence, they care for their masters quite well. They like to run too, so if you're not really the athletic type, they might not be the breed for you. They also tend to get bored easily, because of how intelligent they are, so they are a very hyperactive breed, though they can turn the lights off for you, and fetch your man (or you) a beer from the fridge with a bit of training.
A good sport to exercise a pet Husky would be to harness it to a light sled or kart and run it. They were bred from sledding dogs, so they are very much suited for this type of thing, and it's quite a rush to see how fast they can go.
And though they're not as large, I'm quite fond of Siberian Huskies and their cousin, Alaskan Malamutes as well. They can grow to some pretty respectable sizes, and are pretty good all-around dogs, with a short-to-medium coat. Pretty thick though, and they do like to shed in the winter. Their fur does do a marvelous job of reflecting heat in the summer months, however, so hot weather isn't too bad for them. In a similar vein, German Shepherds are a nice medium-sized breed as well. These three are best suited for the outdoors though, they are quite athletic and grow to be just a bit too large to be comfortable indoors.
Back to the Huskies, (sound like a fanboy by this point) they are a very intelligent breed, so are quite easy to train. Though they do show some independence, they care for their masters quite well. They like to run too, so if you're not really the athletic type, they might not be the breed for you. They also tend to get bored easily, because of how intelligent they are, so they are a very hyperactive breed, though they can turn the lights off for you, and fetch your man (or you) a beer from the fridge with a bit of training.
A good sport to exercise a pet Husky would be to harness it to a light sled or kart and run it. They were bred from sledding dogs, so they are very much suited for this type of thing, and it's quite a rush to see how fast they can go.
The problem is that the health issues are breed issues. Breeding often cuts 5 years of a dog's lifespan and makes them more vulnerable to heart diseases and leg problems.VanityGirl said:
I would go for a lab. They're not that big, but they're gentle and smart as far as dogs go.
Well, you need to think a bit more about some stuff.VanityGirl said:
How much space do you have at your place? Both inside and outside.
How much time are you willing to spend each day exercising the dog?
How much time are you willing to spend training your dog?
How much cash are you willing to spend each week to feed the dog?
How firm are you prepared to be with the dog?
How much experience have you had owning and caring for a dog?
How much are you prepared to manage the dog's diet?
And this one is kind of important as many large breeds of dog are prone to stomach torsion:
How willing are you to stick your hand up the dog's arse to untwist it's stomach?
All of these questions, except probably the last one, are just some of the questions any breeder worth buying a dog off you will ask. Hell, half of them most pounds will ask before they let you take a dog.
my dog is a german shepard, greyhound mix, medium sized, very friendly, short hair, (does shed alot tho) also have seen german shepard, colly mixes, gorgeous dogs and really friendly