i want a dog about the size of a golden retriever.
2006-09-11 11:56:03 · 28 answers · asked by janegirl921 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Golden Retriever --Hands down best dog breed ever. And you can usually find great mutts at the animal shelter.
2006-09-11 12:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by ecogeek4ever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a golden retriever like you said, or even a black lab. also if you don't want to stick with pure bred type dogs, you can always look for a proper sized mutt at the ASCPA.
There was a guy on here touting the Coltriever. I read up on them, and they seem perfect for what you want. Check out this web site, and google them it you want.
http://www.coltriever.org/
2006-09-11 19:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by mizbehavingirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a placid, quiet, non-drooling dog I recommend you adopt a retired Greyhound. They are not hyper, nor do they need to run. They are sweet-tempered house dogs. They do not shed a lot like a retriever will...and depending on personality they are the greatest. I have two and they are the best dogs I have ever had!
2006-09-11 19:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to suggest Golden Retriever since they're really nice & fun. But, if not, you may want to try a golden labrador.
2006-09-11 19:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by Bonnie G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you want a golden retriever :0)
Another possibility is a labrador retriever, golden labrador retriever, weimeraner, and husky.
Another suggestion, although it gets quite a bit bigger, is a bullmastiff.
2006-09-11 20:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by Shauna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Vizsla. Red/gold in coat and eyes. Very short hair so most of the grooming issues are gone.
Be prepared to deal with a dog that does have energy, wants to be first in and out of the door. The two I've had both liked to step on your foot and lean against you. I've heard that their nickname is Velcro Dogs.
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2006-09-11 19:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by Firefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a Greyhound, they are very gentle and good natured, and they don't need a lot of excercise, two half hour walks a day -- the rest of the day they're spark out on their back with four paws in the air -- I've re-homed five -- they get destroyed at the end of there racing career, and it's not fair.
2006-09-11 19:02:16 · answer #7 · answered by marmat16az 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be carefull with big dogs:
Yellow, chocolate, Black LABS - wild and crazy, and have to run around a lot;
Golden Retrievers: great all around dogs, shed TONS;
St Bernard: Gigantic and slobbery
German Shepard: Might bite your arm off
Doberman: might bite both your arms off
Pit Bull: will bite somebody, some day
Collies: not as great as you woulkd think
Chows: no, bad dogs and they bite
2006-09-11 19:10:39 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a great dane, a little bigger ,yes, but they dont eat any more than a golden. and they are sooo smart and so sensitive. and sooo beautiful. i have 4 and will not ever be without one. i know where pups are if you want you can e-me! and they are A LOT less hyper than a golden and a lab. A LOT less.
2006-09-11 19:01:27 · answer #9 · answered by sillygoose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Amy R, you're right. How about a German Shorthair Pointer. I have 3 and love each one of them. They are good home dogs, protective (to a certain degree), weigh (females) 40-50lbs (males) 60-75 lbs, good with children, don't require a lot of grooming and very trainable.
Good luck.
2006-09-11 21:54:53 · answer #10 · answered by Texas GSPS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋