Help me pick a dog breed.

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**alarmingrick**

Labrador Retriever! best dog, imho.

**Soladrin**

alarmingrick wrote:Labrador Retriever! most boring dog on the face of this planet, imho.

Fixed it

**alarmingrick**

Soladrin wrote:
alarmingrick wrote:Labrador Retriever! most boring dog on the face of this planet, imho.

Ruined it

Refixed it!

**Soladrin**

Haha, I know the individual dogs are great, but what dog isn't?

My point is EVERYONE and their dad has a labrador. When I walk around town about one third is a labrador, and over half is some sort of retriever. That really just put me off retrievers.

**alarmingrick**

Soladrin wrote:Haha, I know the individual dogs are great, but what dog isn't?

You nailed it, Sol! "your" dog is the greatest just like "your" kid is the greatest.

**Soladrin**

I have the laziest mutt I know, do other people see that as a good thing? Not all of them? Do I, yes! It's fantastic to see him do nothing but destroy the cats toys out of spite all day.

**MeanGreenStompa**

I would second the idea of checking your local rescue center.

**Soladrin**

Yea, only place I really ever look for a dog, you either connect with one or you don't. I wouldn't even go looking for anything specific, as long as it fits in my house.

**Cheesecat**

Yak9UT wrote:Thanks for the comments I finding it harder to choose what dog I want.

To replie Cheesecat I was thinking of getting a dingo here but they are rather wild dogs and need a great amount of care.

It would be a dog I might get if I ever settled down and had a family and got some large property.

They need alot of attention and need a good amount of space to wander I would also need to fence off alot of area.

I have heard their wonderful dogs and are needing homes to support the species as they are becoming indangered fue to cross breeding.

It might not seem like such a big problem but its big concern when their are little amount wild ones left.

Its beleived by 2020 they might become endangered.

As for those who think I should get a pitbull I cant they are illegal in my state as for most states in Australia.

Yeah dingo's can be pretty deadly (it was more of a joke anyways considering that you're Australian and all) especially in packs.

But they look so cute! Awwwww!!!

**Yak9UT**

The Problem is with me getting a adult dog from a dog shellter is that I dont know if they will be use to other animals and can be harder to train.

I have a cat and while hes a good cat I'm worried that they wont get along.

I was going more for a puppy rather then a full grown adult as I would be able to train it to a higher level.

**Karon**

Just make sure if you do go to the pound to get one, when you tell people about it, please don't say you rescued it.

You did it because it was free.

I'd say German Shepherd. Lovely dogs, they were used by the Germans in their wars for a reason.

**Yak9UT**

Cheesecat wrote:
Yak9UT wrote:Thanks for the comments I finding it harder to choose what dog I want.

To replie Cheesecat I was thinking of getting a dingo here but they are rather wild dogs and need a great amount of care.

It would be a dog I might get if I ever settled down and had a family and got some large property.

They need alot of attention and need a good amount of space to wander I would also need to fence off alot of area.

I have heard their wonderful dogs and are needing homes to support the species as they are becoming indangered fue to cross breeding.

It might not seem like such a big problem but its big concern when their are little amount wild ones left.

Its beleived by 2020 they might become endangered.

As for those who think I should get a pitbull I cant they are illegal in my state as for most states in Australia.

Yeah dingo's can be pretty deadly (it was more of a joke anyways considering that you're Australian and all) especially in packs.

But they look so cute! Awwwww!!!

I agree they a wonderful looking dogs but as I said in prevous post I just couldn't support it.

**Soladrin**

Get an Irish Wolfhound if you want to be special.

They so cute!

**Yak9UT**

Soladrin wrote:Get an Irish Wolfhound if you want to be special. They so cute!

Wow I don't know about that 1.

Way too big.

Its almost as big as a great dane.

**alarmingrick**

Soladrin wrote:Get an Irish Wolfhound if you want to be special. They so cute!

and if you need a ride to work, they have covered too!

**Soladrin**

Yak9UT wrote:
Soladrin wrote:Get an Irish Wolfhound if you want to be special. They so cute!

Wow I don't know about that 1.

Way too big.

Its almost as big as a great dane.

Actualy, these are taller, it's the tallest species

Justnot the biggest (Mass).

Oh, and they don't drool!

**MeanGreenStompa**

Yeah but those supersize dogs all have very short lifespans.

My aunt and uncle are on their second great dane now after the first bought the farm age 10. You don't get enough time with them imo.

**micahaphone**

Full sized poodles are actually around the same size as a doberman, do not shed, have short hair, are usually intelligent, and don't have the stereotypical french cut. I would suggest either a full sized poodle or some hybrid of a poodle, like a schoodle/snickerdoodle (schnauzer-poodle), a goldendoodle (golden retriever-poodle), or a cockapoo (cocker spanial-poodle).

Yes, they have horrid names, but they are good dogs.

**Soladrin**

MeanGreenStompa wrote:Yeah but those supersize dogs all have very short lifespans.

My aunt and uncle are on their second great dane now after the first bought the farm age 10. You don't get enough time with them imo.

10? That's actually really old for a great dane.

And I agree, almost all the "special" breeds are crap when it comes to their genes etc.

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micahaphone wrote:Full sized poodles are actually around the same size as a doberman, do not shed, have short hair, are usually intelligent, and don't have the stereotypical french cut. I would suggest either a full sized poodle or some hybrid of a poodle, like a schoodle/snickerdoodle (schnauzer-poodle), a goldendoodle (golden retriever-poodle), or a cockapoo (cocker spanial-poodle).

Yes, they have horrid names, but they are good dogs.

You forgot the Labradoodle.

**Cheesecat**

I say the thread owner posts a pick of himself then we try to find a dog that looks the most like him, as I'm a firm believer in a dog owner should look like their dog.

**Chibi Bodge-Battle**

Soladrin wrote:Labrador Retriever! most amazing dog on the face of this planet, imho.

Fixed it back again to truly represent the breed

For the honour of my much missed Labrador, Sally, I will not stand for such disreputable slanders against Labs sirrah!
You are an ignorant buffoon and a blackguard.

I demand satisfaction! *slaps Soladarin across face with kid gloves*
Croissants at dawn!!!

With a bit of luck there will be seconds!

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ps fwiw Sally my Lab was from a rescue centre.
It is a good call MGS

**Mattlov**

AKITA!

Nothing as cool as having a dog-shaped bear. Very lovable, very smart as well. Not so good with little stuff (like cats), since they are instinctive hunt dogs.

**Cheesecat**

Chibi Bodge-Battle wrote:
Soladrin wrote:Labrador Retriever! most amazing dog on the face of this planet, imho.

Fixed it back again to truly represent the breed

For the honour of my much missed Labrador, Sally, I will not stand for such disreputable slanders against Labs sirrah!
You are an ignorant buffoon and a blackguard.

I demand satisfaction! *slaps Soladarin across face with kid gloves*
Croissants at dawn!!!

With a bit of luck there will be seconds!

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ps fwiw Sally my Lab was from a rescue centre.
It is a good call MGS

For a second there I misread your post and thought you called your dog MeanGreenStompa.

**Chibi Bodge-Battle**

lol
Will bear the name in mind if I ever have another pup...

**Murray**

OP - i had a German Shepard on the farm, they are strong dogs and are very active. If you want a dog that fits that description.. well yea look into it. They are also good dogs to train with and are timid with other animals. (Australian heat doesn't bother them... as well as border collies). I had a German Shepard called stone, was an amazing dog (unfortunately died as he got bitten by a red belly). For the whole time we had him on the farm he didn't attack/kill a single rabbit/chicken/cat which isn't bad to be honest - i would seriously recommend it as a dog (loyal as feth too). They are also a large breed (but not stupidly large) and commonly get arthritis at old age.

TL;DR Get a german shepard.

**Sgt.Snail**

I just recently lost my Great Dane, Ellie.

She was 14 years old(!) and one of the most loyal dogs I'd ever seen.

She was thick as two short planks, but followed orders perfectly, never barked, was great with my young cousins and absolutely terrifing if you didn't know her.

Food bills are ridiculous though.

**Chibi Bodge-Battle**

Sorry to hear about Ellie Sarge :(
Good age for a big dog but bet you miss her lots.

**Frazzled**

MeanGreenStompa wrote:I would second the idea of checking your local rescue center.

Bumped.

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Yak9UT wrote:The Problem is with me getting a adult dog from a dog shellter is that I dont know if they will be use to other animals and can be harder to train.

I have a cat and while hes a good cat I'm worried that they wont get along.

I was going more for a puppy rather then a full grown adult as I would be able to train it to a higher level.

Older dogs can be trained but usually don't have to be. They tend to be more mellow and freaking glad they have a home.

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Mattlov wrote:AKITA!

Nothing as cool as having a dog-shaped bear. Very lovable, very smart as well. Not so good with little stuff (like cats), since they are instinctive hunt dogs.

Wait you say it like its a bad thing...

**AvatarForm**

Soladrin wrote:
Melissia wrote:Mutt.

The actual breeds themselves are unhealthy genetic messes.

This:

Crossbred mutts are much healthier then any pure race that have been interbred to much.

For instance: Berner Sennen has a life expectancy of 6 years, with arthritis popping anywhere between 2 to 4 years of age.

My last mutt lived happily to 18 and a half years.

MOSTLY true...

I had a purebred Cattledog (which is the result of 100 years of crossbreeding as a breed itself) who lived to 15. When he got sick it was over in a matter of days though, not some sort of slow-deterioration other Purebreds suffer...

Eg. Small dogs have weak hearts and poor tendons; while larger dogs suffer from cardio issues and shorter lifespans...

**Melkhiordarkblade**

My aunt has a Female German Shepard.

Best dog ever,but maybe not if you have kids.