I WANT ONE!!!!
2006-11-01 11:15:32 · 26 answers · asked by Tinkle T 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
"Best breed" for what exactly? Everyone who loves their dog is going to tell you that their dog is the "best" breed because for them, it is.
Every dog was bred for a different purpose. The breed you choose should match your lifestyle. How much time do you have to give to your dog? How much room?
Large breeds like Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds and Pit bulls should be trained in "obedience" and they need to be "socialized". Anyone considering any of these breeds must be able to become the "pack leader" or your dog will assume that position.
Unless you are willing to put in the time to obedience train your dog and socialize him, please consider a different breed. If you seriously want one of these dogs, make sure you are well-informed about the possible "liability" BEFORE you bring the dog home. You should also know that a lot of insurance companies will not cover these breeds (and some others) on your Home owner's policies.
In the right hands these breeds have the potential to be the absolute best companion you can ask for. They are loving, loyal and protective. However, you also have to remember that because they are so "protective", they require more vigilance than some other breeds do.
I wish you all the best in your search and hope you find a dog breed that "suits your lifestyle".
2006-11-01 11:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My family has had many different breeds of dogs throughout my entire life and I would have to say that the best dogs we've ever had have been our Rottweilers. They are intelligent, expressive and gentle and affectionate. Right now I have a Rottie-Pitt mix and she is the love of my life! They are great protection and they are also loyal companions.
The one thing I will say though is that it is totally dependent on the breeder and the owner as to how the dogs turn out. If you don't go to a reputable breeder who can weed out dogs with potential health or behavioral issues then you could end up with a dog with some serious issues. Also, if you are not a responsible owner and don't train your dog properly or treat it properly then even the most well-bred dog will be a potential menace.
And while I appreciate your enthusiasm in expressing that you "WANT ONE!!!!" I think that you need to do your homework ahead of time and learn just how much of a time commitment it will take to properly care for your dog and whether or not it is something that you are willing to commit to. If not, then please do not get a dog who will end up a statistic and give the breed a bad name.
2006-11-01 11:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by elk312 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, Well, fist off CKC approach canadian kennel membership and if some thing they might have much less wellness disorders in view that they're purebred. Speaking, I'm assuming that you just are living in Canada. I do not consider you are going to be in a position to discover what you're watching for for low priced from a breeder, so take a look at watching on a nearby classifields or kijiji. If you're watching for a sort, delicate, candy, wise, effectively trainable breed, bear in mind the beagle. They are small sized, and really wise and loved ones orientated. They additionally make first-rate sniffer puppies. They are very effortless to teach and you'll be able to discover them for an extremely low rate. Also, they've only a few mainly recognized wellness disorders. Just a tip, I might wait till the child is born earlier than getting a puppy or dog. It will likely be like having twins! But it is your name. Good good fortune with the seek!
2016-09-01 05:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by kushiner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are. I have 2 pitbulls. Well I have a dog that is a pitbull, chow, rotwieller, english pointer mix. And he looks exactly like a black lab. I also have a 100% american pit bull terrier. And well she is the most sweetest dog. She is so loveable and she always on alert when she hears strange sounds. She is very protective and loving at the same time. But pit bulls need a very strong owner otherwise they will try and be your owner. Just remember to be firm when training your dog.
Good Luck!
Oh, and please be sure you are careful as to whom you buy either breed from. Make sure that the owners you are buying from or breeders you are buying from are nice people and seem to be nice and pet loving people.
2006-11-01 11:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by Katherine S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have one of each, plus a Great Dane, and a chihuahua...it's not really the breed as much as it is the owner, and how you as their owner chooses to teach and train your dog. Abuse will give you a very angry and hateful dog that you would not even want to be around, love, and proper training as taught and learned from an actual dog trainer will give you a best friend for life. ALL of my dogs went through a puppy training class, primarily to socialise them with other dogs.
My German Rottie is 7yrs old, my Pit Bull is just over 1 yr...both of them are awesome and loving dogs. It's NOT the breed that makes a dog bad, it's the OWNER who can make the dog bad. Remember though, these breeds LOVE their owners, so you must work with them consistently, because if you leave them behind, they will tear things up if they get separated from you if you do not teach them early on or crate train them for the times in which you are not at home. Kane and Presley BOTH have forced me in the past to buy a new couch...at different times they got mad because they were left at home while we went to work. BOTH breeds are very protective of their humans also, so socialization with people and dogs is a MUST!!!
Good luck!!!
2006-11-01 11:27:32 · answer #5 · answered by thedothanbelle 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are some of the best breeds. When trained accurately they will be the most Loyal, Family orientated, Friendly , Guard dogs, around. They have recieved a bad reputation, because of people who have abused them and did not train them right. So if you get one . make sure your train them in the right way. You can get video's to help in your training. Another elegant dog breed is the American Bulldog. They are Great too.
2006-11-01 12:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It completely depends on your lifestyle. I love pitts and rotts, but they are not easy dogs. They MUST be trained, or they will be smart and big enough to bully you into getting their way. They also need exercise, lots of it. I wouldn't recommend pits to first time dog owners, though an easygoing rott could be OK. They can be very rewarding breeds, and both are intensely loyal, but they take a lot of work. As always, try your local animal shelter, especially seeing as there are many of these particular breeds in shelters.
2006-11-01 11:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's all a matter of opinion. I have a dalmatian/pit bull mix and she is a great dog!
What you need to ask yourself is WHY do you want a bully breed? If you want one for the wrong reasons (because you'll be tougher, people will respect you more, you want to breed, etc.) then DON'T get one.
If you have done research and want one because of their good traits (good watchdogs, VERY loyal, etc.) then you should consider getting one.
Please do research FIRST before making a decision on what breed of dog you want to make sure that it fits in with your lifestyle.
2006-11-01 11:40:46 · answer #8 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depends on what you like and the stock they come from. Most people think rotts and pits are bad dogs but they're really not. It's how they are raised. If they are raised in a responsible home and loving home, they can be just as loving and sweet as any other breed just about. Just look into and meet the parents before deciding!!!
2006-11-01 11:20:28 · answer #9 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well pit bulls are small and rotweilers due to bad breeding have histories of having bad hips and coudl have arthritis or even hip displaysia, figure out what size dog you want, really small, liek a toy poodle, or small like a shelty, or medium like a lab, big liek a german shepherd or really big liek a great dane, than figure out what temperment you want, mean and agressive, very protective, good with kids or not, very freindly, and do some reserach especially with the akc registered breeds and find what yoru lookign for, or go to the spca and adopt a doggy because thats the right thign to do
2006-11-01 11:22:36 · answer #10 · answered by woundshurtless 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋