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Sunday, January 4, 2009 - 08:21 pm  My wife and I are looking to buy a puppy soon. Anybody have any recommendations? We're leaning towards a Border Collie right now but we're not sure. We've read that they can be destructive... BC
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| Sunday, January 4, 2009 - 08:33 pm Border Collies are a herding dog. They do best with families that have land and plenty of time to attend to their needs, or yes, they can be destructive by way of chewing, herding your kids ETC. If you want a better breed opinion from folks you may wanna add the details of your lifestyle. Kids Type of house/yard Indoor/outdoor dog..weather Allergies Large/ small breed $$ The list can get long. I am a pitbull owner of 20+ years. 1 would think they are high maintanance but they are quite the opposite. I recently bought my wife a choc. lab and have found that it is an incredibly challenging dog...had no idea! This dog now weighs 130lb and is best descibed as a happy as hell rottweiler. Too much juice for me! Anyways, I'm sure folks will give you some good ideas. If not may I suggest a nice cat. Dirt
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| Sunday, January 4, 2009 - 09:21 pm Thanks Dirt. No kids. We have a small dachshund now. We have a large enough house and a sizable backyard. No allergies. Looking for a med-large breed. I have a cat but he lives with my brother because my wife doesn't want a cat. BC
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| Sunday, January 4, 2009 - 09:31 pm My ex-wife is available if you want her BC.....
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| Sunday, January 4, 2009 - 09:58 pm OMG LMAO! I'll take her if she's papered and house-broken!
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| Sunday, January 4, 2009 - 10:10 pm Shes free to a good home, mainly house trained but can be a lazy bitch (thats what they call female dogs isnt it???). She is spayed (must be, never openend her legs),. One problem, she whines a lot. and I mean A LOT. Dosn't like walking - prefers a car ride due to the aforementionend laziness. Can be quite vicious so would be a good burgular deterrant. Loves children, can eat 2 a day! Let me know if your interested.
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 - 02:47 am Try the Humane Society. Pure breds are largely an ego trip for their owners and often rife with issues from inbreeding. A happy mutt will often prove to be a healthier, more enjoyable pet.
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 - 03:15 am Very true FB. Adopting is always the best option. If your interested in a pure breed there are many breed specific rescues that you can find on-line. Dirt
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 - 08:13 am Black Lab, grew up aith one as a child, but the are so fun, a confident dog, large and good with people, very friendly.
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 - 12:58 pm My favorite dog breed is a black and white tuxedo, second favorite is black and grey tabby.
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 - 03:01 pm Thanks guys. I bought a dog (lab) from a shelter a few years ago. It was a mistake. She was a very nice dog (I wouldn't say affectionate, really) but very destructive and ended up getting looses and running away after about 6 months. She was a year or two old when I got her. I'd prefer to raise a dog from a puppy and our shelters don't have many puppies to offer. Not only that, but if you purchase a dog from somebody you will probably have a good idea of it's parents medical history and whatnot. ' I agree that pounds are a good choice, but they have their negatives. I don't think I could convince my wife to do it anyways. BC
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 - 03:03 pm Oh my God..... I just realised, if I bought a male (or even female, I suppose) Border Collie, I could name it................. BorderC! Or maybe just Border.... That's funny. BC
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 - 03:51 pm BorderC, If your looking for a dog that will be extremely faithful to you, go with a beagle. If your going for an energetic dog that will love you affectionately, go with a lab. Labs can also be very relaxed and lazy it all depends on how you raise them. my parents bought me a lab pup when i was about 9 or 10 i still have her and she still follows me around to this day(19 now). My parents are currently collecting Lab/pitbull mixes that are probably the best demeanored dogs i have ever seen, but they are not for everyone. My reccomendation is, if you want a dog that needs alot of excerise or will just lay around and take what excerise it can get go with a labrador puppy. With Regards, Dragoon
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 - 05:03 pm Thanks Jack. The misses is fond of labs. Her brother has a lab-pitbull mix and he is a great dog. As far as beagles go, my cousin has one. I couldn't take all of the barking. I'm sure my neighbors wouldn't appreciate it either. BC
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 - 08:29 pm I have a bit of experience with border collies. They're challenging in that you need to provide them with a fair amount of constructive work. (A border collie considers catching a frisbee work, btw. :-) They're smart, which makes training fun, but consistency is important. They need structure. They're not all the same. Of the two border collies I know well, they do share traits but they're much more different than similar. The older one is smart as heck, forgets his aches and pains when there's frisbee "work" to do, and looks downright magisterial when sits looking out the window. (Border collies are a reflective breed; a time-out after training is good for them.) He tolerates affection but would much rather have his flank scratched. Meanwhile, the young one is not the brightest bulb in the chandelier. To date, fetching escapes her; she thinks her job is to take the frisbee away from her brother. (He's usually good natured about this.) She likes to wander off, too. On the other hand, if you want to see an example of unbridled affection, this pup is the most amazingly loving snugglebug. Anyhow, good luck!
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| Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 03:10 am Boxer plain and simple. I love the breed. Wonderful with kids and very loyal. They require an good amount of play time and walks as they are considered a 'working' class breed. I've had 2 boxers in my time and loved them both. Just recently lost one to age and will be getting another sometime during the spring or summer.
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| Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 03:50 am I'm a bulldog fan. They can be the best family dogs. Loyal, smart and (in my opinion) the prettiest dogs you could buy. The Bluenosed Pitbull is THE prettiest breed I have ever seen.
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| Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 06:28 am I was always with dogs of many breeds my whole life.My best experience to date was a rottwieller,I got him from a private owner.He was 6 weeks old when I took hum home.For a full year he was with me 24/7 and was without a doubt the best ,well adjusted dog[friend] ive had.They tend to do what they are trained to do and, they also do it after a sec of thought.all and all a great experience .I will do it again this spring. If ya have time ,thats the breed for you. andy
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| Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 06:44 am The only bad thing about a rotty is the size of its poop! Jeebus! If tootsie-roll sized dookie is more your speed, may I suggest a Boston Terrier. They are small (poop too), short haired, and they hardly bark. They do snort and fart alot tho.
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| Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 06:13 pm True dat General D,true dat..LOL
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| Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 06:28 pm Helloa BorderC. I've got a cross between a Terrier and Beagle. He has a brilliant nose on him, so I don't have to wait long for him to find any sticks that I throw for him in the dark. He is always by my side, something to do with being a pack hound. He's just the right size not to be a threat to anyone, but can still hold his own up the park against the bigger dogs. The only thing is he's impatient. Even to the point where when I stop at a red light he starts whining. But hey, as long as he does'nt bark in my ear I can live with a bit a whining.
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| Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 07:09 am I grew up with a cocker spaniel. The most sweet tempered dog I ever saw. Absolutely loved that dog. I don't have time for one now but sometime in the future I will get another one. Good Luck
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| Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 09:30 am Rottwielers can be hard headed and definately arent for your every day family... I have had several and bred them for a while beautiful dogs loyal as hell to just not for many people... take a lot of care and dominance
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| Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 02:11 pm That is similar to Pitbulls. Great dogs. Loyal. Smart. Lovable. But you have to be an assertive owner or they'll walk all over you. Not a sissy's dog. This absolutely doesn't mean you should beat your bulldogs. That will just get them excited. If you don't know how to be assertive you should stick to chihuaha's and other turd dogs. ;-)
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| Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 04:17 pm Well that could be a problem, not for me but for my wife. We have a miniature dachshund now that obeys me but ignores her because she isn't assertive at all. Yes. A miniature wiener dog walks all over her..... Imagine when we have kids....
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| Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 04:19 pm Dachshund for you, toy poodle for her.
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| Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 08:30 pm No, Dachshund for her, real dog for me!
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| Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 10:58 pm Here is a suggestion, a presa canario! Not many people are even aware of them. They are beautiful dogs but perhaps larger than what you are in the market for. Really good guard dogs though. Even though a canario may not be a good choice for you I thought it was worth mentioning here for those that are not aware of it. The main drawback is I think they are not good with children. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art2609.asp
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| Thursday, January 8, 2009 - 05:51 pm LMAO, Look up an,,Anatolian Shepard,hehehe. Definantly not for the faint of heart.200 lbs plus, they were used to gaurd sheep,etc.they would kill wolves. Border,this ones for retirement.lol.enjoy ac
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| Friday, January 9, 2009 - 11:19 am Heck, a llama will kill wolves.
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| Monday, January 12, 2009 - 07:36 am I raise Labs. They are high energy and require lots of room to run. Very loyal, don't make great guard dogs, they tend to lick any would be attackers to death. (But this could be used as a distraction) They are very smart and learn quickly. The shed their undercoats twice in the winter and in the summer. They chew everything if you do not keep a good supply of chew toys. They follow you around like a shadow. They think they are human. Excellent temperament around children and extremely tolerant and forgiving. They grow large typically up to 75 lbs for a healthy male and 50-60 lbs for a healthy female. They are prone to hip dysplacia just like most large breeds so make sure you get hip/elbow certifications of the dam and sire. The best way to combat this is to watch their weight as they grow older. Hope this helps. They aren't for everyone but if you can deal with their endless supply of energy, they are awesome.
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| Monday, January 12, 2009 - 03:21 pm Thanks for the info T. My wife wants a lab. Mostly because her brother has a lab-pitbull mix that she loves.
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| Monday, January 12, 2009 - 04:35 pm black lab. he is lazy and loyal. he only plays with one ball though we have bought more cause it is realy old but he wont chew them he only likes that one old red ball. give him somthing soft to chew on and it is no more. he won the biggest tounge award ad the dog show. he is very pretty shiny coat. very good around kids though he is a little grumpy now being in his teens. also liked to play with cats and dogs. he is a strong dog too he was a small pup eh was dragging spare tires around at a freinds house when they dog sat him. i could not have asked for a better dog. also smart opens doors when they arnt all the way shut. for some odd reason though u cant put him in a room and shut the door... he always start barking, i think he doesnt like the idea of being left alone. he only ran away once but y dad was yelling at him (made a mess when we gave him a pill for his hips) he returned about 1 hr later. he knows not to leave the yard unless he is on a leash very tame we can walk around with him in the yard loose and people can walk by with there dogs and they bark sometiems but usualy dont bother him.
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| Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 05:35 pm I would recomend that you go to a dog show. Look at all the breeds, talk to the breeders. Ask about common medical problems. DON'T BUY FROM A PET STORE! I had mutts as a kid and they were OK... I now own my second Akita. Best Dog I've ever had. The first Akita "Brutus Beefcake" was very protective of our home and family but didn't care much for anyone else. Our present dog "Polar Girl" lets a 4 year old neighbor kid walk her, barks when someone comes to the door and play-bites my wife when I hug her.
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| Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 12:06 am This might help you get a different perspective, BorderC: How many dogs does it take to change a lightbulb? German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I lead these people from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation. Border Collie: Only one, and then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to standard. Toy Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he has finished rewiring the house, my nails will be dry. Pointer: I see the lightbulb. There it is ... there it is ... right there! Rottweiler: Make me! Boxer: Who cares ... I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark! Labrador: Oh, me, me!!!! Pleeeeeeeeease let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Pleeeeeeeease, please, please ...! Golden Retrievers: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned-out bulb?? Hope that helps  Hugs and respect Jo
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| Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 07:35 am I have a chocolate lab. She is my baby girl. She follows me everywhere. She is sitting right under my chair as I type now. They do require attention. I can tell when I have an extra busy day and not home much---she lets me know she expects more out of me. They are very loving to everyone. Even now, she rarely barks or growls. I know something has startled her if she does. I saw someone say they had a lab who was 130 lbs. That is quite large. My "little" Isabelle is about 75 lbs. She may be a little overweight but not too bad. Males get about 10-15 lbs heavier. She loves to run, play, chew, be active, but she will also sit around all day and watch movies if you want. She is my baby girl and she knows it.
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