Dogs anyone??

Question

Does anyone know a large dog that would make a great pet?

Answer 1

Although it strongly depends on your lifestyle, I'd strongly recommend a Dalmatian. They are very energetic dogs, playful, loving, EXCELLENT with children and if given proper socialization and training, will make a fantastic family pet with no temperament issues. The Dalmatian is unique, smart and despite what other people THINK, they aren't "MEAN" or "AGGRESSIVE". Dalmatian's with temperamental issues come from BAD BREEDERS and weren't socialized properly.

Answer 2

Ginbark had the best answer to this question...you need to research the dog breeds and compare their lifestyle to yours. Shedding is a problem with a my lab and my rottweiller. If you want a dog that won't shed, you may need to go to a standard poodle or a labradoodle or another of the large breed non-shedding dogs. My house has tile floors, and we have tumbleweeds of doghair that have to be vacuumed daily during the heavy shedding times. We groom the dogs, but they still clown around with each other and shed everywhere.

What kind of furniture and floors and woodwork do you have in your home? Do you care if a dog teethes on them? We have a curio cabinet with a few well gnawed spots on it from the baby's teething time.

You have health issues with each breed of dog. How much money are you willing to pay for vet bills? Big dogs equal big bills. Make sure you are prepared for this. We have three large dogs and 6 small dogs. We pay our vet a visit at least one time a month, and sometimes more than that. There is medicine for heartworms that goes by weight, medicine for fleas that goes by weight, this means big dog equals big bill!

Is this a status symbol? Is this for protection? Is this your first dog? Think it over and maybe visit the home of someone with a lot of dogs. Go to the pound and play with the dogs. Go to a friends house and play with their dog daily for a week or two and walk the dog and see if you get tired of it. This is a life long commitment. There are no rent-a-dogs. Do you want to take a vacation anytime in the next 15 years? Who will watch your dog? Think these things through because it is important for the dog that you make the right decision.

You know that dog spelled backwards is GOD. That is because they will love you and forgive you no matter what you do, so make sure you do right by them.

Answer 3

The question is too vague to answer. All dogs make great pets for the right owner but one needs to know what type of dog would fit you and your lifestyle. There are a few online sites where you put in your variable and it comes up with matches. You need to decide on how big you want, to some my 70lb Lab is big but after my 100lb Gsd, to me he isn't. You need to know how active you want, fur length, grooming, watchdog abilities,kid friendly etc..I personally prefer Alpha dominate type dogs that most people would not be able to handle but most people want an easier dog. Please do some research so you make a great match and do not get a Lab just because it loves kids and not realizing it was bred to hunt for hours and requires lots of exercise. I have a dog park about 5 mins away so getting a Lab who needs exercise was not a problem. If I wanted more of a couch potato I would have gotten another Rott. I now have a Dobe as well who along with needing exercise is only 1 yr old so the 2 PLAY great but we also hit the park around 4-5 days a week. Dogs of any breed or mix require a lot of time, energy, $$, and love. Some breeds train in a snap and others learn slower. If you research the breeds origins and purpose it can tell you alot towards the dogs learning rate, exercise needs and how it relates to people. Sheep guarding breeds were bred to live with the sheep and think for themselves, hunting dogs were bred to work with people, hounds were bred to hunt away from the hunter and get along with many dogs. You get the drift..

Answer 4

How large to you want them?

Great Danes are beautiful, stylish, easy maintenance, short coat, gorgeous temperament, gentle, don't need too much exercise because they are quite happy just to lie on the sofa and adore you.

They are good with kids and a typical family dog.

I also love Irish Deerhounds and Scottish Wolfhounds. If you love big, you can't go past a Mastiff or Bull-Mastiff either.

To give you a specific answer you really need to tell us more.
What do you expect from a dog, how much time can you spend with him/her, have you got kids/family, how old. Do you like grooming them? Will you take them out for free runs? What is your BUDGET? The bigger the dog the bigger the food and vet bills.


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Answer 5

Yes there are many. But be careful with the time you will have to spare with your dog. Some dogs are very much in need of affection and care. Also to answer you better, some additional information will be needed. Do you have kids, if so how many? Do you have a large house? Are you allergic to hair?? Do you have experience with other large dogs?? do you want a dog to take care of you, or you want to take care of your dog?? But you have a large number of breed from where to choose.

Answer 6

Yes I have a chow mix with sheperd. He is a great dog. My dog is aroound a 2yr and 3yr old children. He weighs about 75 pounds what a beautifukl dog.He is so gentle with the children and loves to play.

Answer 7

Akita.

BUT!!! Very tutorial.

Very good watch dogs. Lovable. Only bark when somethings is wrong, not like other dogs that bark at flies or the wind.

Answer 8

I think I have the very best a English Mastiff the gentle giant. His breed is very gentle and behaves too.

Answer 9

German Shepherd. or Rodesian Ridge back.

Answer 10

German Shepards are incredibly loyal and protective of their owners. Try one of them...