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So I've been doing a lot of research on dogs because I plan on getting one in the near future. I thought it would be a cool idea to start a thread about the different breeds and get a conversation going. Here are some of the ones I'm considering:
Cane Corso: They are Italian Mastiffs. Great, great dogs. My dad has one. They have black coats also not just tan like in the picture. They're pretty big dogs ranging from 85-135 pounds depending on which sex you get. Dobermann: German dogs, they are a bit smaller then the Cane Corso, around 75 pounds or so. Rottweiler: They range from 80-110 pounds or so. They kind of have a bad rep, but they're actually great dogs when properly brought up. Boxer: Around 60-70 pounds these dogs are very playful and puppy like, yet can protect you when needed. They have a tendency to jump, and got the name boxer by always pawing at things with their front paws. Great Dane: These dogs are sweet, the biggest of any breed I've mentioned so far but also the gentlest. They're awesome with children. |
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Yeah I read they're not for beginners. The trick is just to socialize them, all dogs really. Keep em around kids and other dogs a lot while they're young and be firm and consistent with disciplining them.
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weimaraner is the best choice so far.....i dont look to a dog for protection...but it is nice to have another set of eyes and ears around in the woods.....ive been quite the outdoor sports man in my time.
i have a beagle....40 lbs....big feet, dumb as dirt. |
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Rhodesian Ridgeback:
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a powerful animal but is non-aggressive. Loyal and affectionate to its family but wary of strangers. A good guard but only barks when necessary. They are fine muscular scent and sight hounds with great endurance, which were used for lion and big game hunting. These hounds, which are brave but not foolhardy, would track their prey and drive them towards the hunter. I'm seriously thinking about this dog. |
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![]() Here is what I one day hope to own. Corgis are by far the coolest dogs ever. They are pretty docile, and super intelligent. Titan, do you still have yours? [ April 19, 2005, 06:38 PM: Message edited by: Schroeder ] |
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I wouldn't mind getting an Irish Wolfhound:
![]() Or maybe an Irish Terrier: or a German Shepard: ![]() Or lastly, I just found out about this dog a few weeks ago, a Belgian Malinois, which are very similar to German Shepards: ![]() I will own one or two of these 4 dogs. |
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Yeah I know, I don't even want to know how much it would cost to feed one of those fuckers
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Right now we have 4 dogs back home, a German Shepard mix, a Fox Terrier mix, a Red Heeler, and last week we got a Labradoodle that I have yet to see yet. I'll post pics of them later if I feel like it. | |
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