okay so i want a big dog i like big dogs..not a pitbull tho my mom hates them...sry..well i want a playful, nice looking,cute, and nice dog..but protective over the family..what kind of dog would that be...i love husky but ive heard their not protective..anymore opinions.???
2006-11-16 11:50:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
rotties,doreman and da canadian dog r ugly i want a nice looking dog..
2006-11-16 12:07:40 · update #1
Sounds like you might want to look at the Collies or Shepherd's. The Border Collie is energetic, intelligent, keen, alert, and responsive. An intense worker of great tractability, it is affectionate towards friends but may be sensibly reserved towards strangers. When approached, the Border Collie should stand its ground. It should be alert and interested, never showing fear, dullness or resentment.
OR
German Shepherd Dog is that of a strong, agile, well muscled animal, alert and full of life.It is poised, but when the occasion demands, eager and alert; both fit and willing to serve in its capacity as companion, watchdog, blind leader, herding dog, or guardian, whichever the circumstances may demand.
The link below is good for looking up the temperament of the different breeds. There is also a link for future dog owners. When I was deciding what type to get for my family I found this information helpful. We now have two wonderful Miniature Schnauzer.
Good luck in your search.
2006-11-16 15:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by LoraNutt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know the answer to your problem!!!
Sounds like what you need is some smart, adorable mutt! trust me, i have had nothing but mutts all my life and they are some of the best dogs you will ever meet. Also, not only can you get a mix of he right personalities, but you can also save one or adopt it from a pound and give it a loving home that it really needs.
if you like this idea, what i would look for is a German shepherd mix. shepherds are protective and smart, and when mixed with another dog like a collie or husky, it gives them a great personality, but keeps them from being aggressive.
the dog i have now is a shepherd/husky mix (he weighs about 70 pounds so he's definitely a large dog) and he is sweet, playful, adorable, protective, and really smart!!! it sounds like just what you need!
2006-11-18 22:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by xxsuchaPARADOX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a German Shepherd but she can get overprotective. I think I got her from a bad breeder though because a lot of other GS owners say that's the only dog they would ever have.
2006-11-16 20:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by E_Soup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doberman
2006-11-16 20:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by Totoru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Boxer
2006-11-16 21:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Golden retriever...best family dogs out there and there pretty big dogs.
2006-11-16 19:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by cereal_killer034 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
australian cattle dogs. There really popular where i live (its in canada) and they are o so protective but if they dont sense anything wrong they are very fun!
2006-11-16 19:55:00 · answer #7 · answered by dan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rotties are exactly what you want (no joke) as long as you get from a good breeder
2006-11-16 19:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huskies are great. a friend of mine has one and he's the sweetest thing
2006-11-16 19:52:42 · answer #9 · answered by Youngling 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A great dane.
2006-11-17 04:29:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋