The dog Thread!

[Orwellsboot]

I have a red heeler like this. She's an awesome dog, super smart.

Nice one. Hope he's got a big yard.

Best dogs on the planet when it comes to the combination of intelligence, athleticism, temperament, capability and obedience.

This dog won't take down a pitbull, but they aren't bred for attacking. The do what borders collies could do in 45 degree temperatures.

The only "purebred dog" that is actually not a purebred but the successful breeding over multiple generations of the perfect farm dog.

I'm a fan boy, if you can tell. I had one when I was younger, gutted I had to give him up though as I couldn't give him the room that he needed.

 

[The Beast1]

I've grown to really like and appreciate mutts as dogs. I've had a mutt for years that was sort of pushed on me when his original owner didn't want to take care of him.

Initially I was apprehensive, but I really enjoy his personality. Dog has a lot of spunk, is super intelligence, and has a dominant streak in him that I find hilarious. He tends to dominate other dogs, especially toy dogs. I've gotten the impression he looks at "pure bred" dogs as inbred retards in comparison to him.

I'll probably just start adopting mutts from now on.

 

[Elster]

Mutts have the winning card when it comes to genetics mostly,but many of the most "stable" races arent that very refined into anunalterable standard:

Take the original bulldog which was mixed with terriers and itd descendants are modern bull terriers and pitbulls,the latter have a ver strong variance and morphology and as a result are usually very healthy dogs.
Pugs,modern english bulldogs or great danes seem to have bigger problems as amongs other things I suspect the gentic pool to draw new blood from is smaller

 

[captainmack]

I've got 2 German Shepherd Females that are by far and away the most loyal companions a fella can ask for. Like with any male/female relationship I established myself as the Alpha from the beginning and have had no problems since.

 

[kinjutsu]

One of my friends grew up with a pair of husky/wolf mix.
They are large dogs and extremely territorial, but they have a large acreage for the dogs to run around in. They've killed coyotes, rabbits, deer basically everything in the rural area.
A few winters ago i played with them in the snow, i've never had my ass kicked by dogs before. They play rough but they like me so it's not too bad.

I would get the same breed mix if i had a lot of land.

 

[SudoRoot]

My favourite breed atm is the so called Magyar Vizsla.
It's a Hungarian breed, which is known for it's superior hunting skills.
My parents use her for hunting a lot, because they are well trainable pointers. She's very smart and has a pretty sensitive personality. Needs much love. They are also very good with water and Swimming.

I don't know about you guys, but I fucking HATE small Dogs. There personallities are usually fucked up and they are super un-chilled. A Dogs back should be at least the size of your knee.

 

[Beau]

I've got a Saint Bernard / Collie mix right now. He's big, drools like crazy, and sheds worse than he drools, but I wouldn't trade him for the world. Getting a puppy and raising it as your own is one of the best things a young man can do. It teaches discipline, patience, persistence, and the ability to care for something outside of yourself.

I agree with the other posters about the horrible breeding that has happened to the German Shepherd. I grew up with one who had a little bit of that crouch, but not nearly as severe as they are now. The older he got, the more difficulty he had simply standing up. Towards the end of his life, his hips were so bad he couldn't even raise himself off the floor to greet us. He'd just lay there wagging his tail and looking at us with pitiful eyes. It was truly depressing.

 

[SiverFox]

GSP (German Shorthair Pointer) for the win. My favorite breed; smart, strong and beautiful. My girl turns eight this year and hands down the best dog I have ever owned. Dogs are the best, unconditional love and loyalty, it would be nice to find a female human with these traits!

This could be her twin but my dog has a white stripe running between her eyes down her nose.

 

[DMario]

Love these little guys. They always have the greatest personalities.

 

[Elster]

I ve been harbouring this idea of getting one of them nifty helmet cameras so I can film my little guy when I play with him.

Had another pitbull that did the same thing:
He bites a rope,and when I see that the grip is good (total bite no frontal or canine side grip) I whirl him around spinning on my own axis,as brutal as it sounds he enjoys it like hell.

Then again these guys were used to bait bulls and bears so I guess its in their genes to enjoy hanging onto something that moves

 

[Vienna]

Love dogs.

I've had sighthounds all my life. Afghans and Salukis.

Salukis are the 10s of the dog world. Beautiful dogs. Nowadays they're bred mostly for dog shows in the Western world, but in the Middle East (place of origin) they're still used for hunting birds and small game. Top speed 70 km/h.

They have an interesting history too - they're thought to be one of the oldest, maybe THE oldest, known dog breed. They're depicted on murals in ancient Middle Eastern graves and in later Chinese paintings.

When I get my own dog it's gonna be a Saluki. They're independent, loyal and easygoing. And people often stop when on walks and comment on them since they're pretty rare.

Photogenic bastard.

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Crew.

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Puppies.

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They can also look pretty retarded.

 

[godfather dust]

I like having dogs around, my ancient dog just died so I got a puppy for my middle aged dog to hang out with, both are pitbull-lab mixes boy and girl.

 

[evilhei]

I really like dogs, i'm actually planning getting one in the near future. I was thinking about getting Jack Russel since I like their size, their outgoing and smart. I have some doubts about going out with him multiple times a day, specially every morning, no matter the day or the weather. But I guess it will be rewarding, having the dog love you and being your friend.

 

[Elster]

I really like dogs, i'm actually planning getting one in the near future. I was thinking about getting Jack Russel since I like their size, their outgoing and smart. I have some doubts about going out with him multiple times a day, specially every morning, no matter the day or the weather. But I guess it will be rewarding, having the dog love you and being your friend.

Terriers are extremely active lil fellers,friend.
BUt hey if you really want to,then you ll have someone forcing you to be active!

 

[evilhei]

I really like dogs, i'm actually planning getting one in the near future. I was thinking about getting Jack Russel since I like their size, their outgoing and smart. I have some doubts about going out with him multiple times a day, specially every morning, no matter the day or the weather. But I guess it will be rewarding, having the dog love you and being your friend.

Terriers are extremely active lil fellers,friend.
BUt hey if you really want to,then you ll have someone forcing you to be active!

Thats what i'm affraid of also. I have seen one young Jack in action and it was like he had infinite energy, just kept going like he was on E.

What are some other good alternatives to terriers? Something around or below 10kg-s?

 

[Elster]

Thats what i'm affraid of also. I have seen one young Jack in action and it was like he had infinite energy, just kept going like he was on E.

What are some other good alternatives to terriers? Something around or below 10kg-s?

What about a French Bulldog,or a Schnauzer mini or toy?
They re a bit less energetic
I d say daschund,but they also chase mice

 

[weambulance]

I really like dogs, i'm actually planning getting one in the near future. I was thinking about getting Jack Russel since I like their size, their outgoing and smart. I have some doubts about going out with him multiple times a day, specially every morning, no matter the day or the weather. But I guess it will be rewarding, having the dog love you and being your friend.

Terriers are extremely active lil fellers,friend.
BUt hey if you really want to,then you ll have someone forcing you to be active!

Thats what i'm affraid of also. I have seen one young Jack in action and it was like he had infinite energy, just kept going like he was on E.

What are some other good alternatives to terriers? Something around or below 10kg-s?

Shetland sheepdogs. They're typically about 14-16 pounds (~6.5-7 kg). Great breed. Very smart, affectionate, good with kids, not prone to acting like little cunts and getting all bitey. The only downside is they have loads of hair, so they require regular grooming. Just make sure you go to a reputable breeder (as with any breed).

Edit - typo

 

[Thomas More]

If you want a lower energy dog, adopt an older dog from the pound. Get something 5-7 years old, and it will still have some youth, and quite few years left, but will not be a destructive bundle of energy that needs more attention and space than you can provide.

Plus, I think dogs at this age start to develop wisdom that a young dog doesn't have. A dog this age will actually understand that it was in a bad spot at the pound, and that you taking it in and giving it a permanent home is a great good.

 

[Htownanddown]

I was never really a dog person growing up. I wasn't allowed to have one and all my friends dogs just annoyed me. In my early twenties I thought a dog would really cramp my style.

I bought a house a couple of years ago with a huge backyard and I started getting the itch for a dog. I ended up getting a five year old female chocolate lab. I could not be happier with my decision. Labs are so loyal and happy but she is old enough to not bounce off the walls or ruin shit. She is big enough to warn or dissuade an intruder but friendly enough to not be intimidating to neighbors and she is great with kids.

Also there is nothing better than spending a weekend hiking and swimming in West Texas with a lab.

 

[el mechanico]

I like the direction this thread is going.