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Deleted user 2 November 2016 22:23:57

For someone who doesnt like dogs or pets. Looks like staffordshire bull terrier, the ugly bastards.

Edited by GoingNowWhere at 05:54:05 03-11-2016

Humperfunk 2 Nov 2016 22:30:24 8,634 posts
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Labrador.

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Deleted user 2 November 2016 22:43:08

labradors are pretty awesome admittedly. The ones in my old local I loved.

Number of things I was looking for - good with kids, so jack russels and smaller dogs arent that great.

Protection of people - most breeds are pretty shit at that unless specifically trained as far as I can see. Just thinking of a family dog and someone harking on about a boxer being protective.

Load_2.0 2 Nov 2016 22:46:42 33,582 posts
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Make your own, glue some fur to an alligator.

Rivuzu 2 Nov 2016 22:49:47 18,424 posts
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Not a husky

neilka 2 Nov 2016 23:12:50 24,021 posts
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Get one that's been bred without a nose for a great icebreaker at parties.

TheBear 2 Nov 2016 23:22:23 4,763 posts
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Why the hell is 'protective of people' on your list of things to look for in a dog. Is this Fallout we're talking about or do you just live in a well dodgy area?

Also - Labs are pretty unbeatable all rounders.

simpleexplodingmaybe 2 Nov 2016 23:24:34 19,992 posts
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Border Terriers are the best dog

MrMattAdz 2 Nov 2016 23:28:05 3,671 posts
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Genuine question, why do you want a protective dog? Like what situations are you expecting protectiveness to be useful and what are expecting your dog to do?

In any case, my 'collie x springer' is pretty great family dog, not sure he'd be much use as a guard dog or whatever though, other than occasionally barking at strangers walking towards the house he's too friendly, like if someone broke into the house he'd just follow them around wagging his tail

Edited by MrMattAdz at 23:29:30 02-11-2016

HarryB 2 Nov 2016 23:33:07 7,630 posts
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Greyhound. Lots needing rescued and they're good characters. A bit lazy though!

Mekanik 2 Nov 2016 23:33:48 4,729 posts
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Rivuzu wrote:
Not a husky

Obviously an owner.

Huskies actually tick a lot of your boxes. But they are also bat shit mental for 2+ years before they chill out, and are way too friendly with people to be "protective", totally hyperactive (seems forever) so needs lots (and lots) of exercise and, judging by my own at least, can be a bit random with how he likes other dogs he doesnt know.

No use for sitting in a pub with though. So get a lab.

Edited by Mekanik at 23:34:31 02-11-2016

Load_2.0 2 Nov 2016 23:33:59 33,582 posts
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I could kill any dog.

NO PROBLEM.

sirtacos 3 Nov 2016 01:46:58 8,279 posts
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Adopt a dog instead of lining a breeder's pocket.

Breeders are scum.

Rescue a mutt. Mutts are the best.

As for breed type, all dogs are individuals and therefore have the potential to deviate strongly from their breed's classic behavioural characteristics. That being said, breed can and does in part determine certain aspects of a dog's personality. You could hit the jackpot with a border collie who's a couch potato, but it's unlikely.

Do you want a high-energy dog? A lazy dog? A clingy companion or someone more aloof? Is shedding an issue? Slobbering? Longevity & health? Size? How vocal do you want your dog? What about prey drive? Etc.

Have I mentioned breeders yet? Avoid them. They're cunts.

Edited by sirtacos at 02:25:41 03-11-2016

sirtacos 3 Nov 2016 02:00:04 8,279 posts
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Also, puppies are fucking insane. If you want, you can skip that stage altogether and get a 1 or 2+ year old dog instead. That way, you're likely to have an existing foundation to build on (in terms of basic training etc.).

Most shelter dogs are there because their owners could no longer/no longer wanted to care for them (moved house, got kids, allergies), or because of a personality mismatch (e.g. owner is unable to give adequate exercise or stimulation). You're not necessarily dealing with strays or former victims of abuse.

sirtacos 3 Nov 2016 02:16:45 8,279 posts
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I'm sure you already know this but keep in mind that "protectiveness" is generally not a desirable trait for a companion dog in this day and age, and more to the point, any such tendency requires a lot of extra training & vigilance on the owner's part.

The alternative is to expose your dog, yourself, and others to potential trouble, legal or worse.

TLDR a "protective" dog is a double-edged sword; if you're dead set on an animal with that trait, you had better invest in a lot of training, and make sure you have a good reason for it too.

Edited by sirtacos at 06:44:09 03-11-2016

Deleted user 3 November 2016 04:09:13

neilka wrote:
Get one that's been bred without a nose for a great icebreaker at parties.

How does he smell?

FFS YOU INSENSITIVE PRICKS YOU CAN SEE HE HAS NO NOSE AND IS CLEARLY SELF CONSCIOUS ABOUT IT

Edited by PES_Fanboy at 04:09:22 03-11-2016

Dirtbox 3 Nov 2016 04:50:32 92,595 posts
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challenge_hanukkah 3 Nov 2016 05:47:14 14,394 posts
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TheBear wrote:
Labs are pretty unbeatable

HappyGator will take that challenge.

Deleted user 3 November 2016 06:36:15

"Protective" isn't entirely a good thing. An acquaintance of mine had a dog who was "protective" of his owner and would frequently growl, back and snap at people who weren't his owner, which would be fine if they were threats but they weren't, just people walking by.

Anyway, screw breeds, just get a lurcher or some other mongrel and be done with it.

Dougs 3 Nov 2016 06:46:33 100,414 posts
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Yeah, a bit more info needed. For family dogs, Labs, retrievers, poodles all rock. We've always had the latter, brilliant dogs. But you look a bit of a cunt walking them. Ah well.

StrayBezza 3 Nov 2016 07:06:54 1,218 posts
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Border Colliies or Labs.

German Shepherds if you bring them up correctly (like any dog mostly)

Dougs 3 Nov 2016 07:13:12 100,414 posts
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Borders need too much exercise for some. Lovely dogs though. Smart as.

elstoof 3 Nov 2016 07:27:56 28,125 posts
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OP just remember to put some air holes in the box when you wrap the puppy up for Christmas

Turbey 3 Nov 2016 07:48:56 121 posts
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Golden Retriever! A good and well known familiy pet.

Not a good guard dog though, as mine happely welcomes everbody that enters (night or day).

Deleted user 3 November 2016 08:56:24

Labs
Retrievers

though the soppiest dog i have ever met was my mums Staffie.

StarchildHypocrethes 3 Nov 2016 08:59:39 33,974 posts
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Border collies. Everyone knows it.

macmurphy 3 Nov 2016 09:00:24 4,447 posts
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I had a boxer who was lovely. I guess everyone picks theirs own dog.

Objectively I'd go for a staffie. Seen a lot of really nice ones owned by friends and they're supposed to be good family dogs (though I know one recently munched a kid, but you'd have to say that's a risk with a lot of breeds).

mothercruncher 3 Nov 2016 09:01:09 19,474 posts
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MrMattAdz wrote:
Genuine question, why do you want a protective dog? Like what situations are you expecting protectiveness to be useful and what are expecting your dog to do?

In any case, my 'collie x springer' is pretty great family dog, not sure he'd be much use as a guard dog or whatever though, other than occasionally barking at strangers walking towards the house he's too friendly, like if someone broke into the house he'd just follow them around wagging his tail

I've got a collie/ springer cross too, also ludicrously friendly. Take him to the park and he goes up to each and every person and sits at their feet looking doey eyed until he gets a fuss.
Impossible to tire out- combination of two working dogs I suppose.

frightlever 3 Nov 2016 09:11:08 1,524 posts
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Dirtbox wrote:
Cats.

Explains so much.

Staffies will instinctively chase small animals, including kids and other dogs. They were bred to fight bulls and bears and are second on the list of dogs most likely to bite a human.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/30836/jack-russell-tops-cops-list-of-dogs-most-likely-to-bite-humans/

So, yeah, perfect family pet.

No 1 on that list is the Jack Russell. My sister has one who is an adorable, loving family dog. He has bitten me loads. I guess no means no.

German Shepherds go dotty when they're old and can be dangerous. Boxers have a LIST of problems they can get.

Labradors are the best dog breed but mutts are the best dog.

Edited by frightlever at 09:11:26 03-11-2016

Deleted user 3 November 2016 09:13:47

Cockapoo. Awesome little dogs, and they don't leave your house covered in dog hair.