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Deciding on dog breed
It's too damn hard, seriously. I opened a Husky thread a while back cause it's the dog I've wanted pretty much my entire life. Akita's are amazing too.
I've been reading up on Husky's though and the amount of hair they lose, how they refuse to listen to their boss a lot of times, are kind of a turn off. The hair not so much to me, that's an issue my gf has. But refusing to listen is something I don't like when it comes to safety for other people/dogs, etc. Do all dogs stink, by the way? I know some stink worse than others but but father in law has 2 dogs (no idea what breed) that get washed and trimmed a LOT but they still stink horribly. Can some of you throw around some tips? What breeds are really cool to get? I really don't like the standard dogs like golden retrievers, labs, etc. I'm sure they are fantastic dogs, but I don't want to own one. Cheers! |
get a pit bull.
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if you have a tiny cock...you need a pitbull
haha just fuckin around...seriously, my buddy had a husky before, great dog. it worked well as we would go there everyday after classes and go out with the dog and throw the ball for it....they need a lot of exercise. |
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http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2...geta_super.jpg See, a lot of people say you can't have your husky unleashed cause chances are it will run off on it's own as soon as he's distracted and his instinct takes over. Ofcourse there's exceptions but as a general rule that's what they say. That kinda sucks too.. |
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Rhodesian Ridgeback. Lot of personality. Energetic for the first couple of years but mellow out after that. They become low key but will play and expend a lot of energy if you want them too. They are versatile and are fine in any climate. The ridge on their back is very unique and very cool. They make good watch dogs and despite the trait of them being standoffish around people, they are very friendly but will protect you fiercely if need be. Give them a look.
Good luck on your choice of breed. I know it can be a pain with so many to choose from. |
I like mutts. Check the dog-pound, sometimes death row doggies are the best pets.
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in all seriousness look at getting a chow chow. great dog.
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I'm 23 and I'm planning to do long term world traveling in a few years. It would be great if I could take the dog with me. So I guess a dog that's good with a lot of change is also mandatory. |
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Here's the chow chows I saw at the zoo: http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5988768_n.jpg |
I'm a Golden Retriever man myself, but I'm fond of all big dogs. Whatever breed you choose, there is usually a local rescue organization specializing in it. Check them out first. Allot of people have had to give up their pets due to hard times lately.
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What about the smell question? Do all dogs stink or does that have to do with the length of their coat or something? |
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If not pit bull ;) |
I have three small, short-haired dogs and one large-ish long haired dog. None of them really stink unless they find something interesting to roll in.
But I'm used to the smell of dogs. |
I didn't know you could take dogs to the zoo?
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I have 2 lab mixes I got from the humane society a year and a half ago, great dogs. The girl is a lab and border collie mix, very very sweet with people/kids/cats/dogs. She figured out how to use the bathroom outside very fast when shes laying around you can move em,hug em, play with them, etc. They are sweet, playful, and loyal dogs. Big though, my girl is around 85 lbs. The guy is good as well but not as nice, more cautious. He is beagle and lab mix. Still a good dog but not as trusting with everything.
Good luck to you with whatever you end up choosing. |
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Short fur is less messy BUT the dog will get cold and miserable in the winter. |
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Having said that, I live in Holland. In 23 years of my life I've never heard of anyone who keeps their dog outside in the yard over here. I believe that in general a lot of dogs live outside in the garden in the US, which is great, but over here they spend their time indoors since it rains 95% of the time in this god damned shit hole. Man, I even forgot about mixed breeds, the list just got 15 times longer. |
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Red Setters are amazing as well.... |
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1250,00 EUR -- not bad :winkwink: |
I see you are interested in the ridgeback, here is a vid from a good show on animal planet. This episode explains a little about the breed.
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Here's one on the lab lol.
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Remember I said I want a dog that's just badass? Well, a dog to chase down lions pretty much lives up to that :thumbsup |
In my opinion, the smaller the dog, the less the smell. I have a jack russel/whippet mix....she is batshit crazy and totally worth it!
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Golden Retriever
One of the best decisions I ever made for my family. The temperament is friendly, doesn't bark and sleeps all the time. My retriever gets my TV remote, my slippers and picks up various other objects on the floor without damaging them. My retriever also retrieves beer from my wife when she is downstairs. Retrievers just want to please all the time. |
they smell after what you feed them. Good food, no smell.
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you say you want a dog and then you say your going to travel the world
you either plan on never staying indoors anywhere or the idea is selfish and short sighted edit and like grumpy says how the dog smells is directly related to what you feed them |
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Not a selfish guy and love all animals, would never make a stupid decision like getting a dog and then give it up a year later. |
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http://www.todobull.com/razas%20bull...rier/tommy.jpg |
Go with the File Brasileiro
https://youtube.com/watch?v=s8JDd7DnP5Y https://youtube.com/watch?v=L2LbRYUyWKA |
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Who said weed doesn't have second-hand effects. . |
I would buy a big dog .
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if you really want to world travel and take the dog you need something small
under 15 pounds |
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Traveling by car to N. Italy was about the limit. Go on your world travels first and buy a dog when you return. The obvious setbacks are too numerous. Food, restaurants, shopping, access to places, climate, travel, laws, having to always have the dog with you, hotel accommodation, local people. Italy they loved Rajah. I know in some countries in the Far East they would rather shoot a dog than pat it. You might want to take a boat trip and can't because they don't allow dogs on the boat or a flight in a small plane. Then rabbis is a problem in some countries. Rabbies Quote:
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Look, I'm just to tell you that Labrador Retrievers are the best breed. That is all.
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