What large dog breed is best for me?

Question

I would like to find a medium to large dog breed that is known for having a nice temperment and would be easy to raise with children. I would also like one that is easier to train and doesn't shed too much. Any recommendations?

Answer 1

All dogs have their perks i would say stay away from cattle and herding dogs if you don't have room or time to exercise them. I have had several dogs over my lifetime and my best family dogs have all been nurtured  males. I would say look into a local humane society for a pup or an adult dog with a history. Odds are that the young dogs between 8 months and 1.5 years have a behavior issue and that is why they are there, where as puppies and older dogs seem to have just experienced bad luck. The 2nd best dog I ever had was 6 when his owners gave him up due to moving. Now I have a huge rottie dane mix and he is my favorite dog by far! both dogs were at the humane society and cost less than 80 bucks!

look out for AKC dogs! A lot of breeders breed for looks not personality!  

Answer 2

Big dogs have the best temperments. Typically it is the little dogs that bite which is why they call them ankle biters.  Great Danes don't shed and are huge gentle giants. I have owned a few of them but they are BIG.  Labs shed a ton but they are so loyal.  if you can find a shepherd mix, short coated then it wouldnt shed too much and they are usually very easy to train.

Answer 3

a bull mastiff is one of the most loyal dogs you can get.  the only negative thing about this dog is how much food they eat.  

Answer 4

first of all, so long as you regularly brush your dog, it will not shed so much.

secondly, labradors are fairly good. retrievers are good as well, but they can be high maintenence with the longer hair.

personally i would suggest getting a mutt. almost doesn't matter what sort of mix it is. mutts are just great. they tend to have good temperments and are great around kids. at least all the ones i've had or have known.

Answer 5

All dogs shed at one time or another. But large dogs that have short hair don't shed as much as long-hair dogs. Non-shedding dogs by the way, also shed, but very little.

MEDIUM--LARGE non-shedding dogs are as follows;

1) Airedale Terrier

2) Wirehaired Fox Terrier

3) Bedlington Terrier

4) Standard Poodle

5) Greyhound

6) Irish Water Spaniel

7) Soft coated Wheaten Terrier

8) Kerry Blue Terrier

9) Basenj

They are good with children and family...especially if your planning to invest your time and energy in raising the pup.

Answer 6

Pit Bull, they are really good with kids despite what people say!  They are also really easily trained cause they want to please their owner.  They don't barely shed, and they are very loyal and friendly.

Do some research on raising a puppy, just so you raise it right.

EDIT:  Don't listen to Irish Lover.  The pit bulls she has known weren't raised right, all it takes is a good, RESPONSIBLE owner!

Good Luck! :]

Answer 7

labs are very good with children so are golden retrievers  

Answer 8

i have a brown lab and he is like my world but you need to have the time a pet even for adults is a big thing they can be the best thing ever or just a headache

Answer 9

DO NOT I repeat DO NOT get a pit bull! They are very mean and don't like children. (Experience) Trust me on this one. Plus they don't get along with other dogs very well. They have been known to turn on their masters. I would suggest a American Cocker or Field Cocker Spaniel. They LOVE children and they don't shed alot. I have a Field Cocker and American Cocker. Or get a German Shepherd they shed but they are amazing guard dogs and love children. Both are very smart and easy to train.

Answer 10

yer i got a few. a greyhound are perfect pets they love running and playing. rottweilers are great as pets because they are so smoochy :), cattle dogs are the best their active protective (they protect my dad from anything lol) and labradoors

Answer 11

Labradors, they are used for guide dogs so are very good with training and children

Answer 12

labrador or retreiver would be the best . good with families but they do shed a bit . but its worth it :)

Answer 13

Pit Bull.

Answer 14

hi,

to know what type of dog will suit you, you can use this dog finder match up http://tinyurl.com/6gkcok

the goal here is to help you figure out what type of dog best suits you and your personality. The results of the match up will suggest certain breeds.

hope this helps

Answer 15

A great dane those dogs are soooo cool but they r really big.

Answer 16

A lab. Or weimaraner.

Answer 17

Its kind of hard to answer this question really...  I would need to know yard size and house size, how much grooming you would want to do or have done..  It would also help to know the amount of time you would have and such...  If you add more to your question I would love to help out.

One of the problems today is people get dogs they aren't prepared for like and extremely energetic huge dog and have it in an apartment and work 12 hours a day type thing its just asking for problems.

And I don't have anything against pits (just dumb owners) but you might also look into breed specific laws in your area, and with your insurance company, they can also play an important role in your choice.

Answer 18

OK, WELL YOUR LOOKING FRO A NEW FRIEND - TERRIFIC !!

i WILL URGE YOU FIRST AND FORMOST TO DO YOUR RESEARCH SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOUR GETTING INTO WITH THE BREED YOU CHOOSE

AND NEXT I WILL URGE YOU AGAIN TO FIRST CHECK WITH SHELTERS AND RESCUES BECAUSE RIGHT NOW THEY ARE SOO OVERWHELMED WITH SO MANY BEAUTIFUL DOGS IN NEED OF HOMES

ALSO CHECK OUT

WWW.PUPPYFIND.COM

EVERY BREED LISTED AS WELL AS THE CHARACTERISTICS AND BREEDERS WHO YOU CAN CALL,EMAIL AND TALK TO SPECIFICALLY ABOUT THAT BREED

PERSONALLY I LIKE THE LABS, THE MASTIFFS AND THE SHEPHERDS

A GOOD RESCUE SIGHT TO LOOK AT IS OUT OF OHIO

WWW.GENTLEGIANTSRESCUE.COM(I THINK THATS THE WAY ITS SPELLED) IF NOT YOU CAN DO A SEARCH FOR GENTLE GIANTS RESCUE IN OHIO AND IT WILL COME UP

GOOD LUCK

Answer 19

Here are some:

Foxhound/English Foxhound

Grand Bleu De Gascoigne

Hamiltonstovare

Harrier

Bracco Italiano

German Shorthaired pointer-PERFECT

Retriever

Weimaraner

Dalmatian

Leonberger

Schnauzer

Bernese Mountain Dog

Border Collie

Smooth Collie

German Sheperd-Easy to train and despite being used as police dogs, they are kind

Great Dane

Newfoundland-Excellent with kids as they're extremely docile

You should look up they're pictures on google images to see what they look like. If you find one you likethen definitely speak to a breeder as they know everything about their breeds. Choosing a dog should take a lot of thought so definitely do some research. You could always get a dog from the SPCA or something like that. Hope you get a great dog and hope this helps

Answer 20

German Shepherd.......hands down!  Smart, family oriented, do not shed much at all (if at all), very loyal and protective of their people.  Easiest of the working class dog to train.  They learn quick and retain everything they learn.  I own one and she is my pride and joy.  I am so egotistical about her because of how smart she is and show easily she picks up on things.  

She is just over a year old and already knows the following tricks to a tee:  

-rings a bell to tell us she needs to go outside the the bathroom

-sit, lay down, speak, sit pretty, high five, give hugs, give kisses, shake a paw, other paw, show me your tummy, roll over, bang you're dead......(And she does all of these both with verbal and non-verbal sign language cues).

-She plays hide and seek, tag, fetches, etc.

She is low maintenance in regards to grooming and bathing.  She is eager to please and is very loyal.  She is protective of her family and property but is trained not to bite, only alert us to the presence of strangers.  She does not bark at people she knows when they come over to the house.  She does not bark when the doorbell rings.  A lot of these traits came naturally with her, others we had to train her to do.  But with minimal efforts.  

Our other dog, an American Bulldog is another incredible animal but it takes him about 4 times the repitition and efforts to get him to learn the same things.  Some of them he has not been able to master, like ringing a bell at the door to go outside.  

Everyone will suggest either a lab or retriever when it comes to a family/kid pet.  The German Sheppherd fits into these categories just perfect.  One thing tho......it's wise to get them as puppies or very young adults (9months to 2 years) so you can avoid any bad habits that have already developed with other owners.  Good Luck!!!!

Answer 21

how about a standard poodle, one of the smartest dogs!  It does need training, does not shed and is great with children.  Only compaint is that they may be too smart and need a person who is willing to work with them.  Great pet!  Also the Greyhound is one of the sweetest dogs and laziest I have ever met.  

Answer 22

great danes

or labradors

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Answer 23

get a american pitbulls terrior they are very good dogs around childeren  "personal experience"  dont listen to irish love  he or she is about the dumbiest person ive seen . to say that .  do yuor  homework on apbt's and im sure u would agree. they are very loyal and trustworthy its allabout how u raise them . ive been breeding apbt's for over 10 years and have had these dogs for over 15 years.  forget what irish love is saying  that dumb person doesnt know what there talking about