WOW! I can't say I've ever seen or heard of this breed. Amazing. I bet a lot of people think this breed is a wolf. How do they do in the Texas heat?
Bull Mastiff (120 lbs), for real. 900sf? I had 2 dogs in that space. Big loyal companion perfect for an apartment as they are lazy when nothing is going on, but will cause havoc for an intruder and are tons of fun when you have people over or want to play. Also, they're big ass babies at heart
My advice would be to adopt from a rescue group. This is effectively the same as going to the SPCA, except the rescue group, if well run, will be able to tell you more about the dog's personalities, will have already screened the dog for potential diseases that it may have picked up in the pound, etc. Many of these groups rescue dogs from the pound and then turn around and adopt them out. So I would go through a group. The group I'd recommend is Red Collar Rescue http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/redcollarrescue.html http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=TX1086&preview=1 http://www.redcollar.org/ The second link has their current dogs for adoption. The group is run by Charlotte Liberda. More stories on Red Collar at the below links: Chron -RCR Story RCR - Facebook Page A U.S. soldier's Iraqi puppy comes home to a Houston hero's welcome NEW CANINE STEM CELL PROCEDURE IN HOUSTON HELPS “SALLY” RID PAIN OF HIP DYSPLASIA! Yelp Reviews (One bad review, I know the story there, crazy adopter) It's easy to fall for "the one" - but doing so is really not very smart. Personality, temperament, size, energy level, shedding, etc, etc are all much better gauges of which dog you should get...another reason to not just walk around a pound and say "oh, you're perfect" and adopt the dog that you think is the one. I think your criteria is well chosen. A medium size, friendly, playful, semi-protective companion. I think you'll find Charlotte has plenty of options. Also, I'd note that mutts/mixed breeds are the best. Typically fewer health options, typically live longer, and imo always have a unique look as you try to figure out the breeds involved. Final note, as an owner of a terrier (read: pit bull) mix, don't overlook this breed, especially considering there is often some terrier in the mixed breed shelter dogs. Most responsible pit owners that have also dealt with other breeds will tell that the pit is one of the best breeds to have. They fit your criteria to a t - but do keep in mind, there is an extra responsibility factor involved with the breed. http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17270775 ^ a GORGEOUS brindle pit. my two cents.
Don't listen to this hippie Good advice, it really is the owners choice on how their dog will act! He/She just wants to please you,(that's what she/he said)that's if you're the pack leader, lol.
Very true. Which is why, once you get your dog and have settled in a few weeks later, I'd recommend one session with http://doubledogtraining.com/ Anita is Cesar-like in her ability to get dogs to respect her as the alpha, and by watching her you will learn how to be the alpha. The first time Anita worked with our two dogs within 5 minutes she had them completely under her control - and by the end of the one hour lesson it was clear what she was doing differently than what we were doing to simple more clearly and effectively be the alpha, while still also maintaining that great bond. She's a little more pricey than going to a Petco, but she'll come to your house and imo is more effective.
I was planning on making a thread asking for help but since a dog thread is up maybe you can help me here. We picked up a pup recently, sorta trained already. She will piss on the blue paddies but wont piss outside. She will sometimes **** on the pads and sometimes not even worse, halfnhalf! ie one poo on the pad another near it. When a dog is semi trained, how do you untrain that part and have her do everything outside!!??
If you have trails and want a dog around 40 lbs, I cannot speak highly enough of Heelers and Australian Shepards. I have a Heeler and I would trade her for anything EVER. Amazing energy, but can chill once they get past the extended puppy phase. Highly loving, but territorial. Ideal dogs to hike with. Do it! You won't regret it.
It's a her. I think the person holding this dog is getting attached, but if you're interested i'll check.
pretty friendly beast if you ask me <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/R2tz9OEsjyI?fs=1&hl=vi_VN"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/R2tz9OEsjyI?fs=1&hl=vi_VN" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> I don't mind having one but mann just think of the turd in your back yard. Talking about land mines
i have a labrador-retriever so i would recommend a lab or a golden, but since you said you are in an apartment and need a smaller dog id go with a rat terrier. they are cool dogs - i know 3 people who have them and their dogs are all really good.
Those seem to be popular dogs these days. I know quite a few people that have recently got a rat terrier. It's like a bigger chihuaha. I think she wants something bigger
That's what my dog does and now my daughter has no crayons finals don't let the age thing scare you. I have a 100lb ridgeback closing in on 12 and so does surfguy
