What breed would you suggest?

Question

hi my fiance and I currently have two dogs a shih tzu and a miniature poodle we talk about getting a third dog a bigger breed,my question is what breeds would you suggest please be specific such as temperament of the dog we are open to all and any breeds even mixes we know that there as so many breeds out there and we don't even know about that would love to know about,so we can consider those we are no hurry we this is something we want to do in 6 months-a year we want to make sure that we have the time to spend and train the pup properly,I would love to hear from owners of those dogs,and their experience with them.again we are open to all and any breeds what so ever any where from med-x large.

Answer 1

I don't know anything about your lifestyle or what would suit you so there are a ton of breeds to consider, but here are a few that I would consider:

Golden Retriever - They are real sweet hearts and just love to be around people.  As puppies they are fairly active and they will always enjoy their walks, but as they get older they don't need too much energy (then again each dog is different so some need more energy than others).  Great with people, kids, and other dogs, but do make sure to socialize your dog with other dogs (not just the ones in your family) at a young age.

Great Dane - These are gentle giants!  They are very big, and are strong, so training is a must.  You need to make sure they learn to heel so you aren't dragged down the street, and you need to teach them not to counter surf or l**k the dishes in your sink (yes they are tall enough to do this).  They usually get bursts of energy and they do enjoy their walks, but they are actually a very low key dog.  If you want a playmate for your too smaller dogs though, or if you are worried about them getting hurt with a large playful pup you may not want this breed.  During their growth spurts they can grow a pound a day.  Also you have to consider that they drool a lot.

Standard Poodle - Funny, curious, extra smart dogs!  These guys are just big goofs.  They have a ton of energy and love to run around, but they are also very smart and enjoy learning and pleasing you.

Bulldog (English or American) - Both are very friendly and loveable.  They can often be droolers, but they sure are cute.  They are usually playful pups, but are fairly relaxed most of the time.  American Bulldogs are usually taller, and English bulldogs are more short and stubby.

Some dogs I really like are rottweilers, german shepherds and dobermans, but you need to be careful when getting these dogs as rottweilers can be difficult to train, german shepherds need to be socialized with people more than most people can imagine, and dobermans are very high energy and bouncy.  Border collies are another of my favourite, but they are so smart that they are often destructive when they are not given a job.

For more information on any of these breeds, go to www.breederretriever.com.  They have a breed selector quiz (under tools and games) and they also have descriptions of the breeds.  

You may also want to start looking at local shelters and rescues and a great way to do this is to go onto www.petfinder.com and search in your area.

Good luck finding your perfect puppy!

Answer 2

German Shepherds, they are exceptionally good dogs, their temperament is awesome, they are a family dog, but they need a lot of attention and like to be with their family.  They need a purpose in life and guarding their family is one of them.  We have a 11mo old male named King and he is a Belgium pure bread from Germany and he is 110 lbs, he is awesome although we keep him outside, they do better inside, we couldn't have him inside at the time, I wish he was.  But yeah I would say a German Shepherd get a female because they are more territorial than males and a few inches smaller. When I say territorial I mean with their families.  Good Luck

Answer 3

Great Danes are fantastic big dogs. We rescued a great dane last year and it is by far the best dog we have owned.  After the initial problems of digging in my wife's flower garden and general animal orientation to the house (ie, not laying on couches etc) He has been GREAT!!  They love kids and small dogs, and are really gentle giants.  The good thing is that you can rescue them due to the numbers of people who want them and then can't handle them.  The only down point is that he eats about 10 cups of food a day (50 lb bag of food every couple weeks)

Answer 4

I recommend the Boxer Dog breed. We grew up with them. They get along GREAT with children.  They are smart.  They are a medium dog.  They love to run, so you need to  have lots of room. They LOVE other animals. Our boxers come out in the pasture with  us, they get along great with our horses. We have two cats, a bird.

They love to please their master. They also love to play.. Here is more information on them......

NOTE I GOT THIS FROM Wikipedia.org ! IT IS NOT MINE!

“ The character of the Boxer is of the greatest importance and demands the most solicitous attention. He is renowned from olden times for his great love and faithfulness to his master and household. He is harmless in the family, but distrustful of strangers, bright and friendly of temperament at play, but brave and determined when aroused. His intelligence and willing tractability, his modesty and cleanliness make him a highly desirable family dog and cheerful companion. He is the soul of honesty and loyalty, and is never false or treacherous even in his old age.

   ~ 1938 AKC Boxer breed standard [9] ”

Boxers are a bright, energetic and playful breed and tend to be very good with children. They are active dogs and require adequate exercise to prevent boredom-associated behaviors such as chewing or digging. Boxers have earned a slight reputation of being "headstrong", which can be related to inappropriate obedience training. Owing to their intelligence and working breed characteristics, training based on corrections often has limited usefulness. Boxers often respond much better to positive reinforcement techniques such as clicker training, which affords the dog an opportunity to think independently and to problem-solve. [10][11]

The Boxer by nature is not an aggressive or vicious breed, but it does need socialization. [12] Boxers are generally patient with smaller dogs and puppies, but issues with larger adult dogs, especially those of the same s*x, may occur. Boxers are generally more comfortable with companionship, in either human or canine form.

Answer 5

The animal planet dog breed selector was informative!  Here's another that relies on slightly different criteria to match you up.  It relies a little more on your personality than just dog-specific criteria.

Answer 6

It's difficult to suggest a breed when we haven't a clue as to the details of your lifestyle. People here will suggest their chosen breeds, but what's right for some isn't right for all. There are many criteria to take into consideration, such as friendliness toward other pets (some breeds are highly prey driven and wouldn't be a good idea with smaller dogs in the home) grooming requirements, exercise requirements, etc.

Why not take a breed selector quiz to help determine what's right for you? The matches you recieve can serve as a base point for your research. Take the quiz, find your matches, research fully, then make your decision based on what is right for you.

http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto...

Answer 7

boxer

Boxers are named for their playful habit of using their front paws in frolic.

Boxers are a member of the mastiff family, and come from a long line of hunting/fighting dogs that date back to early Greece... Now, the boxer was bred from the "bullenbeiser" in Germany, and got the name "Boxer" between 1860 and 1870... Shortly after, in 1895, the first boxer club was founded in Munich... Since then they have spread all over the world, from Asia to America to Europe and Africa, bringing the boxer's playful nature and loyal friendship...

Sleek and muscular, the Boxer is a loyal family pet with a personality all its own. A Boxer is most of all a people dog, loyal and devoted to its owners. The Boxer is very affectionate with children and other pets, a Boxer also is a good watch dog that protects its territory and owners very well. A Boxer demands constant attention and care, but if you are willing to give a little, a Boxer will certainly be worth your while in the long run. The most important thing to remember about a Boxer is that a Boxer doesn't want to be just a dog for your family, rather he wants to be a part of your family. They prefer to be right by your side constantly.