Birdie is a gentle giant. She is more social than alot of the people I know. We hate that she is alone all day. What would be a good breed of dog to look at as a companion for her?
2007-06-13 06:37:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i would suggest a big breed of dog if she can get rough when she is playing.but if her way of playing with other dogs is just things like nudging them around a smaller breed of dog would be great too.if you do get a dog adopt one please and if you get another adult get a male two females usually fight and if you get a small dog don't get a super small one like a weenier dog or a welsh corgi your mastiff can step one them and break their backs or something else but its up to you!p.s. my e-mail is grizzlygirl89@yahoo.com
2007-06-13 07:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by DownRightDropDeadDizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not a small dog, as they might accidentally get crushed if Birdie wants to play. I know that my dog (Manny the English Bulldog) always thinks of small dogs as his own personal chew toys, so I have to keep him from them. On the other hand, you probably don't want a dog breed that is similar to a Mastiff, because there might be a territorial thing there. How about a Golden Retriever? They grow big enough to where they'd be able to hold their own in a wrestling match with a Mastiff, but they have the nicest temperament. Either that or a Lab, that's what I'd go with. Oh, but those kinds of dogs are really active, so if you'd rather have more of a couch potato dog, a Bassett Hound might be a good choice too.
2007-06-13 06:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We would suggest something small to keep her occupied, like a Corgi. Corgi's are smart, fairly non-destructive, won't eat you out of house and home, and great with other animals, including cats. Plus, if Birdie is a "mothering" type, keeping her companion small helps to keep her busy with being a "Mom" while you are gone during the day.
2007-06-13 06:45:18 · answer #3 · answered by Cleo's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally would suggest a Boxer. We have a boxer and our friend has a Mastiff. The mastiff is a little bigger, lol but our boxer likes to play rough and has to date not been hurt by our friends dog. Boxers have high energy and love to play and can handle anything,lol. They are terrific family dogs and very loving and they especially love children. You just have to be willing to get used to their ADHD like behavior,lol. That is my suggestion.
Good luck!
2007-06-13 07:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by The Bowmans 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breeds stick together when the rest of the pack (your family)is gone. If you have the room, I'd suggest another Mastiff (male).
2007-06-13 06:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
W O W that dog weighs as much as me!! well if you want a dog that can play with it and be just about same size.. how about a corgi? they just seem like a match or just get another english matsiff but a male because same sex dogs dont usually get along well together
2007-06-13 06:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
175?!im only 130!jeezz i need to gain some weight!haha
i wouldnt suggest a small dog.get another mastiff or a dane maybe,or rescue a mid size dog in a shelter
2007-06-13 06:53:49 · answer #7 · answered by ........ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get another large, calm, mild mannered adult dog. Preferably a neutered male. You don't want to get a hyper dominant dog that will bother her and pick fights with her.
2016-05-19 02:17:31 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋