Should I Get This Breed Or Something Other Then This, Please Recommend?

Question

OK so I've been wanting a powerful large breed. Ive always loved big dogs. My choices were Apbt, rottweiler, dogo argentino, American bulldog, bull mastiff, great Dane, English mastiff, or doberman pinscher, or maybe boxer. Then i narrowed it to rottweiler, doberman or bull mastiff or maybe English mastiff. Well i jog a lot and bike alot, and now i was walking my other dog ( Beauceron ) and this guy offered me an American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler mix. Its a puppy, and has all of his shots. I was wondering if i should get this puppy for only $50, and welcome him to my loving home, OR get one of the other dogs i mentioned from a professional breeder.

I know these breeds are legal where i live/\

This guy doesn't breed his dogs, his friend gave him this dog supposedly.

Answer 1

I would get a Great Dane or Doberman - They are great dogs. A joy to train and be with...they are good with kids if you are ever around any...They are wonderful pets. A Irish Wolfhound is also a outstanding choice if you have not considered that yet.

Answer 2

Purebred dogs are notoriously bad for inherited problems, so definitely buy from a reputable breeder. The cross you were talking about maybe fine, have you seen its parents? I have a crossbred kelpie/border collie and a pure bred Dobi. The cross bred is definitely hardier than the dobi, but the dobi has an excellent look about him. It all comes down to if the dog is in good condition, playful, happy, alert, had a checkup/vaccinations and eats well.
If you are quite active bear in mind that the lager framed dog cannot be run for the first year of their life, it can cause skeletal problems and joint issues. So the bull mastiff, great dane, english mastiff and roti cannot run with you for 12 months. The other breeds like the dobi, boxer and american bulldog and either thinner framed or smaller stockier dogs and it isn't as hard on them to run earlier. I don't know what a dogo argentino is never heard of it but I have been out of the breeding circle for a few years.
The choice is yours depending on whether you have fallen in love with this puppy of would really prefer a different breed, you have to live with the choice you make for the dogs entire life. I personally love my cross bred, but there is something about the dobi's and the boxers in my eyes, Love em to bits.

Answer 3

That is funny, because I have always wanted a rottweiler/American Pit Bull Terrier mix. I just love both of these breeds, and I have met rottie/pit bull mixes at animal shelters, and I always fall in love. I think you should meet this dog that the guy offered you, spend time with him to see if he is the kind of dog you are looking for. Introduce him to your dog to see if they get along. If you have any doubts, then don't get the dog. You want to make sure you find a dog you will be happy with for it's entire life. If you don't think you are the right home for this dog, then continue to look for a doberman or rottweiler. If you want a jogging partner I don't recommend a mastiff. They are heavy boned, and due to their large size, they don't make great jogging partners because it is very hard on their joints. Good Luck with your decision!!

Answer 4

Personally I would not get a Pit Bull/Rottweiler mix. Why don't you check out the local shelter? If you prefer a full breed, then check out several of the rescue shelters.

I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback, she is 85 pounds and I found her at the shelter and she, by far, has been one of the best dogs I've had.

I ride my bike just about everyday and she is right there with me. She loves it. She is very friendly, but if there is a knock on the door, she barks and barks and sounds like she is ready to attack whoever is on the other side. LOL, when I open the door, if she knows the person she settles down and she is ok, if she doesn't know the person, she actually stands between me and the other person, ready to defend me if necessary.

Good luck - I am sure you'll find the right pet to bring into your home, even though I feel the dogs are the ones that pick us :-)

T.

Answer 5

Don't get anything from a 'professional breeder' but from a RESPONSIBLE breeder that breeds with knowledge and concern for the breed, not for a profession (those are known as puppy mills). You have a 'powerful large breed' if you have a Beauceron so why would you want to get another? Don't get a dog simply because someone offers you one (someone breeding mutts will be happy to place a dog with just about anyone particularly if they will pay a few bucks to boot so don't consider it any thing special that it was offers :) If you have been seeking another dog for a particular reason, why not go to the responsible breeder you purchased the Beauceron from and get another? If you want to get another dog and don't care how it was bred, then go to your local shelter or rescue (there is Beauceron rescue as well) and get one from them? Giving this guy a way out of having this litter and actually supporting his irresponsible breeding with money isn't the way to go.

Answer 6

Buying this dog is supporting a BYB.. (Backyard Breeder) he may have problems with hips and health! I would NOT recommend a Pit Bull for you, as you do not sound very interested in the temprament of dogs.. you just want to look macho. A Pit Bull in your hands will be ruined!! I've got 2 APBT's, and a Great Dane, and they are certainly not Macho dogs... You'd be better off with a lab or a sporting dog.. not a dog you can use to inflate your already large ego. I love APBT's, and if I were a breeder, you would be the last person I would sell a puppy to. This also goes for the many different mastiffs you are interested in!!

Answer 7

If you have any concern for children, your fellow man or your ability to rent an apartment or live in certain subdivisions, please do not get a pit bull, rottweiler or a mix thereof. The insurance industry will not cover pit bulls or Rottweilers in standard income property liability coverage, which ought to tell you something, since the insurance companies are delighted to take premium dollars for anything that makes money, and therefore work off actual real data. The plain truth is that pit bulls and rottweilers have far more incidents that result in legal liability for the owners and anyone else in the liability chain. The next closest breed was the huskey, and it is still covered the last time I checked.

The full size Mastiff is a fun dog, I had a friend who owned one some years ago and it was great. But it drooled like crazy. I don't have a lot of first hand knowledge of the other breeds, but my sense of the great Danes is also a nice dog, just very large.

Think this through carefully, a dog is a large responsibility and the bigger breeds are a bit more of a challenge. Lots of waste to pick up, not as house friendly as some smaller breeds.

Answer 8

You don't mention how old your Beauceron is but you have a breed that is extremely territorial and doesn't usually mesh well with other dogs. Generally if you want to have two dogs and one is a Beauceron, you should introduce the Beauceron into the other dogs territory as a puppy. They have a very low sociability rating (one of the lowest) so getting them to accept a new dog will be difficult.

I think the breed or dog you get will ultimately end up to be the one your current dog accepts :)

Answer 9

I would def. get a rottweiler and i would not get a mix just because you do not know what the parents temperaments were like and with all of these breeds you want to get a dog with a good background. i have a 3 year old male rottweiler and he is the best dog that i have ever owned. i also train rottweilers at the kennel i work at and they are the most loving dogs i have come across. hope this helps

Answer 10

Get a Boxer definately...I loooooove mine and they are so smart!

BUT you should consider your household. How big of a yard do you have. How much attention will he get? Do you have children?

Boxers are so friendly and GREAT with children. BUT they are very playful and require a lot of attention.

Narrow down your choices and research the few you really are considering. Once you find the one that best suits your home by its character then you should go with that dog.

I would HIGHLY reccomend you doing research on these breeds you are mentioning. Pits and Rots are HIGHLY agressive dogs so you must know how to handle them.

Also a mix is sometimes better than a purebreed. It does not have as many inherent health or behavioral issues.

Check your local shelter. They have a TON of adorable mixes.

Answer 11

Check if they are legal first!!!!!!!!! More & more cities are banning any type of bulldog. They are banned here in my town. If not still you better read on the breed before you take it. It would be ashamed to get the wrong dog for yourself. Cause you will be stuck with it. You ain't just go around trying the on and like a used car. They have feelings to. You might consider a Boxer or a Great Dane(very expensive upkeep!)they are very loyal and not all the aggressive as the Pit or the Rotty. They both are very temperamental and putting both breeds together in one dog might be l little to much. You will be responsible for any damage it might cause to another person or another dog.
Here is a site that will tell you anything you need to know about Boxers.

Character and Temperament
These are of paramount importance in the Boxer. Instinctively a hearing guard dog, his bearing is alert, dignified, and self-assured. In the show ring his behavior should exhibit constrained animation. With family and friends, his temperament is fundamentally playful, yet patient and stoical with children. Deliberate and wary with strangers, he will exhibit curiosity, but, most importantly, fearless courage if threatened. However, he responds promptly to friendly overtures honestly rendered. His intelligence, loyal affection, and tractability to discipline make him a highly desirable companion. Any evidence of shyness, or lack of dignity or alertness, should be severely penalized.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/boxer/index.cfm
http://www.boxer-dog.org/
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The Great Dane must be spirited, courageous, always friendly and dependable, and never timid or aggressive.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/great_dane/index.cfm
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