Great Danes - Page 6

dReWpY · 11-05-2009, 01:26 AM

my vote is either a mutt

or a boxer

Phenix_Rider · 11-05-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Still 14 years isn't that long of a life. They should live longer.

My first dog lived 17 years. She was an australian shepherd mix. Maybe 40lbs.

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Originally Posted by Sean

Would you feel better if they included a warranty?

A "re-pet" perhaps?

Tmall · 11-05-2009, 07:23 AM

I vote boxer as well.

They're the clown prince of dogs.

Loyal, funny, smart, scary looking, and very good with kids.

cuttle · 11-05-2009, 09:27 AM

If it has to be a pure bread I'd go for a Swissy: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greaterswissmountain.htm

otherwise, I'd say go to a shelter and rescue!

the chi · 11-05-2009, 10:04 AM

Lots of great info, again thanks everyone. I would prefer to find a shelter dog, but it all depends. I have to have a pup that I have a good idea the size it will eventually be. And it has to be a pup so I can socialize it with my other pets and people.

GM I have no issues being Alpha, when I had my own pack (6 total) there was no question who was the dominant pack leader so I am not worried about that. When I train an animal, it stays trained. When I snap my fingers, they respond. Thats part of the issue I have with labs is they arent as responsive as I expect.

Tmall · 11-05-2009, 10:34 AM

I know what you mean. I snap my finger and Rosco sits. I point, and he goes to where I point and sits.

The puppy refuses to listen, its driving me nuts. Then I remember how much time I spent training Rosco, and I have hope for puppy.

the chi · 11-05-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

I know what you mean. I snap my finger and Rosco sits. I point, and he goes to where I point and sits.

The puppy refuses to listen, its driving me nuts. Then I remember how much time I spent training Rosco, and I have hope for puppy.

Exactly. I had 6 dogs, ranging from all different sizes and after they passed the puppy stage, all it took was a look and a point to make the whole room sit. Thats what I like to see. This whole dog walking the person is ridiculous. Thats why people have animal issues.

Im removing myself from the soap box before I get started. Thanks everyone...now to convince the hubby...

Kaneman · 11-05-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

GM I have no issues being Alpha, when I had my own pack (6 total) there was no question who was the dominant pack leader so I am not worried about that. When I train an animal, it stays trained. When I snap my fingers, they respond. Thats part of the issue I have with labs is they arent as responsive as I expect.

Wait, aren't you a chic?

z06boy · 11-05-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by julie j

What about a South African Boerboel? I had never heard of one before my girlfriend got one but he is one of the best dogs I have ever met.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...can+bo&aqi=g10

I've never heard of that breed so thanks for posting. I like learning about different breeds and have owned a few different breeds in the past.

I like the Akita and may get one later but we moved in to a new house in a new neighborhood a while back and decided to get a "mini-me" version.

We ended up with a Shiba Inu...great little dog but only about 28 lbs.

the chi · 11-05-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Wait, aren't you a chic?

Yes. Does that really make a difference?

I have a strong personality. I am also a very small person. I HATE large dogs that arent trained and I HATE being jumped on. A 100 dog could take me down with a well placed jump. Not acceptable. Therefore when it comes to the whole training an animal (and some husbands

) I am ALPHA.

11-05-2009, 09:27 AM	#54
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11-05-2009, 07:23 AM	#53
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	I vote boxer as well. They're the clown prince of dogs. Loyal, funny, smart, scary looking, and very good with kids.

11-05-2009, 10:34 AM	#56
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	I know what you mean. I snap my finger and Rosco sits. I point, and he goes to where I point and sits. The puppy refuses to listen, its driving me nuts. Then I remember how much time I spent training Rosco, and I have hope for puppy.