Which breed is best for me?

Question

Hello,

I am currently looking to buy a dog. I am in a unique situation however. My boyfriend lives and works at a huntclub. The dog will be residing there. We have about 50 foxhounds in kennels and many horses. I need a dog that is sociable with humans, horses and most importantly OTHER DOGS.

We have acres and acres of land and the dog will be outside all the time.However, I'd like him to be able to live inside as well.

I really do not want a golden retreiver, a lab etc.

I was looking at dobermans but found that they are agressive towards other dogs. I'd like a large dog that is intellegent, kind, playful, smooth coat, can live in a cold enviorment during the winter and that I can take places without being worried it will run off or injure someone. I am not looking for a 'guard dog'.

Thanks for your help.

-J

Answer 1

Do NOT get a Border Collie unless you intend on spending endless hours giving it an excessive amount of exercise. Border Collies are insanely focused and will often end up herding the other dogs at the Hunt Club.

Dobermans are not necessarily all aggressive toward other dogs. A dog is what you make it. There are dog friend Dobbies out there.

You can also consider a Rottie, St. Bernard, Coonhound...the possibilities are endless.

Or, you could find a nice mutt!

For purebreds and mutts, check out local shelters around you. There are 27 million dogs available for adoption at the moment. Chances are, there is one for you. Check out www.petfinder.com for some dogs in your area.

Answer 2

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
American Foxhound
Braque Francais
Catahoula Bulldog
Dogo Argentino
Dutch Shepherd
Entlebucher
Hovawart
Kuvasz
Majestic Tree Hound
Native American Indian Dog
Redbone Coonhound
Siberian Indian Dog

Answer 3

Perhaps a Smooth Collie or an Austalian Cattle Dog? Very smart dogs and can get along with other dogs if raised with them. If trained properly, will behave appropriately around livestock (in other words, won't try to herd the horses).

Most short-haired breeds won't do well in colder weather, unless you plan to give him unrestricted access to the indoors or a warm, heated shelter in the winter. The breeds mentioned above have thicker, medium length coats.

If you've got a place for the dog to keep warm in the winter, any of the hunting/gundog breeds, including Pointers, Weimeraners, etc. may be a match.

Answer 4

As a dog trainer and Doberman owner this would be a really bad choice. They do not get along well with other dogs of the same sex as themselves. It can make for huge fights that can get really serious and Dobes do NOT do well with cold. They are thin coated and do not like cold.

Most short coated breeds are not great outside. Many of the hunters will take the cold to hunt. I also have Weimaraners and they will go all day in teh cold if you are hunting them. They do well inside as well. They can be ok with other dogs and mine do well and are controlable from horseback. I take mine when I ride. Several of the hunter breeds like a Harrier or pointer might also work well.

Answer 5

I have found beagles to be very sociable and loving towards humans and other dogs. They can also take the cold. I have 2 beagles that love being outside when it is cold. They are giving the option of being inside or out and I find they are more outside then in. Great dogs!

Answer 6

English Springer Spaniel...not really smooth coat though
Flat-Coated Retriever
Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Dalmatian
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound

Answer 7

An Australian cattle dog would be great for your situation. Australian Shepards are also good but they have longer hair. Both of those dogs need a lot of space to run so it is good that you have many acres of land. They are also both very intelligant and easily trained.

Good Luck!

Answer 8

u should get a golden retriever pure bread... they are very kind to human, like playing in open ground my backyard is an acre and my golden retriever loves it, and they aren't guard dogs. they wopuldn't hurt anyone. If not a retriever or lab then go for a shiatzu or sumtin small.

Answer 9

Most dogs can be conditioned to get along with other species (and its own) if it's raised that way from puppyhood. I'd recommend a Border Collie. They're smart, sweet, and love the outdoors.

Answer 10

What's wrong with a lab? They are friendly and have the coat you spoke of. They are intelligent and protective. Myself, I am a Boston Terrier lover to the end!