We had to put down our Aussie Shep/Heeler mix in December, age and cancer. He was an outside dog and we are looking for another great out door dog. We have 2 kids, ages 3 and 17 months and about 8 outside cats. I like German Shepperds and Mastiffs. We had a Sheperd and he was shot in the leg by a neighbors kid and had problems with his spine, he had to be put down. We also had a Mastiff, he just showed up one day in our yard(I think it was a Mastiff, mix maybe, he looked like Marmeduke but wasn't a Great Dane). A few weeks later we found him under our porch. So now we are looking for another dog, the neighbors kid is no longer a problem. We are looking at the pound, but wonder what other breeds we could look at that have some of the same characteristic of the dogs we have already been looking for. As you can probrably tell, we aren't into small dogs.
2007-03-15 08:00:21 · 17 answers · asked by Question Addict 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sara
Our Aussie mix we had for over 10 yrs, then we got the Shepperd from the pound, had him about a year. The Mastiff was only a few weeks. You should see the luck we have with cats....
2007-03-15 08:34:08 · update #1
It depends on what kind of climate you live in. Also do you plan on keeping the dog you found? I would suggest that you get a dog that can live outdoors in your type of climate. A hound type of dog if you live in the south would be a great dog for that kind of climate but if you live in the north I think if is really hard on a dog to be out all winter.
Here are some hound dog breeds:
Basset Hound
Black and Tan Coonhound
English Fox Hound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Blackmouth Cur
Bloodhound
Harrier
Norwegian Elkhound
You can find these breeds and mixed breed hounds on this site: http://www.petfinder.com/ Just put in your zip code and one of these breeds and you will find a dog in your area.
There are over 3800 Hound dogs looking for homes on this site. These are all mix breeds dogs. You should have no problem finding a nice dog looking for a home in your area on this site. Just click on "Hound" on the breed selection page.
Here is a test you can take to help you choose what kind of dog will be best for you.
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselector.do
2007-03-15 08:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would reccomend a lab. They are as smart as sheperds and heelers, but a little less aggressive ( barking at everything) I prefer a female to a male for that reason. Females labs tend to be more affectionate, and more laid back. A lab will also do wonderful with the children. I grew up with one my whole life(They make a great outfield team for baseball games) They love to be outside, or lounging at a foot, they are very easy going, and have the best temperment. Training them is usually very easy, and they seem to pick up body language quickly. I have 2 now, as well as a lab-german shepard mix. Good Luck on your new family member.
2007-03-15 08:14:20 · answer #2 · answered by Raven Skylar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Chesapeak Bay Retreiver and just love him. He can play ball all day with my daughter, defend the yard, and just is a big loveable moose of a dog. They are very protective and very loving. We have two cats, 8 show horses and 2 small house dogs and he gets along great with them. If you are into big dogs, this might be one you want to look at. Good Luck!
2007-03-15 08:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by Paint Pony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family used to breed German Sheperds and they are great family dogs and will take to the kids quickly and being raised with the children will become protective of them.
2007-03-15 08:05:37 · answer #4 · answered by wilsoac1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Lab is great! great with kids! Great hunters! great fun! great everthing. Also rated America's top FAMILY dog this year and the last SEVEN!
ps. Sorry for your lost :( You did a good job though, dont listen to other like sara that said you dint.
2007-03-15 13:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by tdude09 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't sound like you have much luck with keeping dogs alive if I am reading correctly, but if you go with a pound pup I am sure if you get a calm one you'll be happy with whatever he/she is. Probably is going to be of the Hines 57 variety. Pound dogs are usually so happy to be home with you that he/she will be a great dog.
2007-03-15 08:07:24 · answer #6 · answered by Sara B. 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Golden retrievers are great with kids. We have a mixed Chow, and it is a great dog as well, and she likes kids, and she is very affectionate as well.
Whatever you do, Dalmations aren't good for children. They are temperamental and can bite.
2007-03-15 08:07:46 · answer #7 · answered by Stephen M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eukanuba puppy finder. It'll help you pick the right dog for your situation and needs. Or lt least give you an idea of what kind to get. You fill out your needs from the dog and what you can offer the dog and then picks the best breeds for your answers, giving you info on each breed.
http://us.eukanuba.com/eukanuba/en_us/js...
2007-03-15 08:05:00 · answer #8 · answered by Diabolicael 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look into characteristics of different breeds very important decision especially with children
2007-03-15 08:04:35 · answer #9 · answered by AJC 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BERNESE MT DOG
They are super super gentle giants, and soooo friendly. They don't bark unless someone approaches the house. They are sooo cute and super soft as pups! Did I mention they are totally gentle? Kids can drive them mad and they never growl or bite!
2007-03-15 08:14:08 · answer #10 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋