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re: Looking for a new dog - mastiff?
Posted on 7/19/19 at 10:50 am to white perch
Posted on 7/19/19 at 10:50 am to white perch
Awesome, sweet dogs. Way too much drool for me though and I've heard skin problems are very common.
IMO, the catahoula is the king of dogs. Very friendly, loyal family dog. Ridiculously athletic and smart. Can be aggressive with strangers on your property, but you want protection so...
IMO, the catahoula is the king of dogs. Very friendly, loyal family dog. Ridiculously athletic and smart. Can be aggressive with strangers on your property, but you want protection so...
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Posted on 7/19/19 at 10:53 am to Obtuse1
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
My dad had one of these. She was a mass of tight muscle. Sweetest thing with family, but if she sensed a threat those muscles would tighten up, she got a laser-sharp stare, and would begin a low growl that you felt more than heard.
Her name was Rosie
Posted on 7/19/19 at 10:54 am to white perch
I still have 5 Doberman puppies for sale
Posted on 7/19/19 at 10:55 am to white perch
Big dogs have short life spans.
If you want a big dog, get a Bouvier des Flanders - great with kids and very protective.
If you want a big dog, get a Bouvier des Flanders - great with kids and very protective.
This post was edited on 7/19/19 at 10:56 am
Posted on 7/19/19 at 10:56 am to TheCaterpillar
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Check the breeder carefully.
I think he IS a breeder.
ETA: Never mind. I thought he started the Rottie thread the other day.
This post was edited on 7/19/19 at 11:00 am
Posted on 7/19/19 at 10:57 am to VeniVidiVici
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She was a mass of tight muscle. Sweetest thing with family, but if she sensed a threat those muscles would tighten up, she got a laser-sharp stare, and would begin a low growl that you felt more than heard.
that's a big risk of owning "working" type dogs if they're not properly trained, they're very smart and have good instincts, but can be a loose cannon when there's a little stress/perceived threat introduced to the situation, someone that's is not a threat but is unfamiliar to the dog can get hurt very quickly
Posted on 7/19/19 at 11:00 am to chinhoyang
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Bouvier des Flanders
This looks too hairy for the south. It’ll get too hot.
Posted on 7/19/19 at 11:13 am to white perch
If you want a dog for the reasons you listed, get a Doberman.
I had a bad image of Dobermans, but my oldest Son bought one several years ago and she lived about twelve years.
She was friendly, always alert, and everyone respected her presence. A couple years ago he bought a couple more. They are both friendly and playful but they always have that look as if they see everything and would tare your arm off if you came into their territory.
I had a bad image of Dobermans, but my oldest Son bought one several years ago and she lived about twelve years.
She was friendly, always alert, and everyone respected her presence. A couple years ago he bought a couple more. They are both friendly and playful but they always have that look as if they see everything and would tare your arm off if you came into their territory.
Posted on 7/19/19 at 11:23 am to white perch
I know several owners who have them in hot climates. They are fantastic dogs - smart, very very loyal to the family, and they will back up their watchdog instincts (a lot of dogs are good watchdogs, not so much if you are looking for a guard dog).
I have had Belgian Malinois, which are also great dogs, but they are pretty high energy. A Bouvier has the "I'll kick you arse if you try to do anything to my family) instinct that the Malinois has, but they are not nearly has hyper.
I have had Belgian Malinois, which are also great dogs, but they are pretty high energy. A Bouvier has the "I'll kick you arse if you try to do anything to my family) instinct that the Malinois has, but they are not nearly has hyper.
Posted on 7/19/19 at 11:37 am to white perch
Mastiff's are great dogs. I prefer the bull mastiff myself but all mastiff breeds are awesome. You'll just need to carry a towel everywhere you go with him.
This post was edited on 7/19/19 at 11:43 am
Posted on 7/19/19 at 11:38 am to white perch
My brother in law had a mastiff that he absolutely loved. When she got older and her legs were starting to give out, it was very difficult for him to take care of her. He had to use a towel under her belly to hoist her up to get her outside to do her business.
I'm partial to boxers. They look mean, but are great family dogs.
I'm partial to boxers. They look mean, but are great family dogs.
Posted on 7/19/19 at 11:42 am to TheCaterpillar
Would love to have a Wolf Hound. They dont live very long but are really cool dogs.
Posted on 7/19/19 at 11:57 am to white perch
My 10 year old mastiff just passed and he was the most gentle dog, definitely not good for protection though. He was scary looking, his barked was loud and freaked people out, but if I ever got burglarized hed let them take everything I owned.
Puppy stage sucks, their shite pile are huge and they eat A LOT. Mine always thought he was still a puppy and would try to come sit my your lap. Awesome dogs, I want another one but my heart is not ready yet
Puppy stage sucks, their shite pile are huge and they eat A LOT. Mine always thought he was still a puppy and would try to come sit my your lap. Awesome dogs, I want another one but my heart is not ready yet
Posted on 7/19/19 at 11:59 am to SpicyStacy
Yes, they slobber a lot, make a huge mess when they drink, farts are HORRIBLE, and snore louder than a grown man.
I would still get another one though bc I love the breed
I would still get another one though bc I love the breed
Posted on 7/19/19 at 12:15 pm to TheCaterpillar
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What about a Rottweiler? They are gentle giants, very loving, great with kids, but will protect their family to the end.
Can confirm. Cousins has three throughout my time growing up. All super affectionate. The first was an absolute sweetheart. Kinda need for love tbh. Loved to lie down on top of you.
If you do... train well. Also. Get a female. Cousins male was named Bear for a reason. fricker was enormous.
Posted on 7/19/19 at 12:30 pm to MrLarson
quote:I had one growing up. He ate four of the super large cans of dog food a day with each of those cans mixed in with a pot of rice.
I wouldn't want to pay the food bill on that hoss. It'd be like having 2 teenage boys with friends over every night for supper.
Everyone has pretty much covered it. Giant shits in your backyard. Slobber everywhere. Expensive to feed. He was very friendly but a lot of time he didn't realize his own strength so you had to keep a close eye on him around other people. Pretty dumb compared to other breeds I've owned.
When you take him on a walk or to the park people come out of the woodwork to talk to you. That may or may not be a positive to you.
Overall a good dog but know what you're getting into.
eta- As far as a guard dog his only real assets were his bark and intimidating size. If those don't scare the person off then he's probably just going to follow him around your house and wag his tail.
This post was edited on 7/19/19 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 7/19/19 at 12:44 pm to Athos
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Loved to lie down on top of you.
In the 90s, the neighbors had a big female Rottweiler that they’d walk around the neighborhood. They came to my place with her, and I was laying on the den floor when they came in. The dog immediately walked over to me and planted her forelegs across my chest so her elbows were digging into my ribs. Heavy dog.
Posted on 7/19/19 at 12:46 pm to northshorebamaman
Excellent dogs and great for protecting the family.
Posted on 7/19/19 at 1:06 pm to white perch
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I’d like a large dog to protect the family while I’m working (I work a lot of nights).
I'm biased, but let me suggest a Doberman:
Exercise will be the key to ensuring a dog doesn't become hyper or bored (destructive).
This post was edited on 7/19/19 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 7/19/19 at 1:08 pm to CoachChappy
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I still have 5 Doberman puppies for sale
Well post the pictures!
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