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Edited by DELIVER ME MEMES:
2/28/2013 3:56:52 AM
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I'm getting a dog: what do?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rottweiler
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Shepard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberian_Husky
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Retriever
which dog would you say is a better large breed dog for a pet?
breeder vs. rescue: what's a better thing? is there a quality difference in personality/protectiveness?
looking into what breed i should research before getting one and saving money because breeder=expensive.
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Edited by MyNameIsCharlie: 2/28/2013 5:13:25 PM
Started a new topic: I'm getting a bird; what do?(7 Replies))
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Leave it on a random kid's porch. ...sorry.. that was terrible.
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I love Huskies and Retrievers. Rotts and Shepards can be really, really aggressive dogs in my experience. Personally I'd go for a Labrador though.
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I would personally go with Golden Retrievers. My opinion may be a bit biased though because my best friend growing up had one and he was one of the most well trained and beautiful dogs I have ever seen. I have wanted a GR ever since I met that dog. I've seen many other people's golden retrievers and I can say the same for their dogs, very well behaved and very beautiful. Breeders can be expensive and if it was raised in "puppy farm" there may be many things wrong with the dog, it could come with diseases or medical issues that present themselves later in the dogs life. If you get it from a breeder just make sure it's healthy. If you get a rescue dog, make sure to read into it's background, you may not want a dog that was raised by an abusive owner as the dog may be aggressive, but that's up to you maybe you want to train it and give it a good home.
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Rabbits are superior Get dwarf lop rabbits. They'll keep you company, and they're no nearly as demanding as dogs
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Always wanted a husky.
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6 RepliesSome people ITT don't realize it is not the dog or breed, but rather the owner behind the dog. A rottweiler has no more a tendency to be aggressive towards people than a golden retriever. It all matters how you raise them, and the methods you use to raise them. However, rottweilers are larger and have a look more intimidating than a retriever, so of course a rottweiler would be the preferred choice for people looking to get a mean, guard dog over the other 3 you mentioned. If you are calm and assertive, no matter what dog you get, they will be good with people, children, and small animals. I have a pitbull, and she is great with small children, and my other dog (cocker spaniel) and my cat (who is 7 pounds to her 50).
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Rottweiler has my vote. They're great pets, and are excellent threat deterrents.
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2 RepliesEdited by Goatman: 2/28/2013 4:14:26 AMIf you live in a hot area, get one with shorter fur. also, From personal experience, if there are going to be any small children around, a rottweiler isn't the best choice. I'd go with the Shepard, the husky(if you don't live in a hot area) or the retriever. If you get a puppy, you might as well go rescue, because there won't be much difference in the genetic dispositions for that breed, not to mention it will be much cheaper. After about 6 months though, the rescue dogs may have some bad behavior traits they picked up from their old owner.
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Edited by Felicia402: 2/28/2013 4:21:32 AM>Rottweiler for protection, however if you plan on bringing anyone new in your life (girlfriend, kids, etc) don't. Not trust worthy dogs unless it has grown up with you. >German Shepards I have a biased opinion towards. Got bit by two growing up and I was NOT a troubling or annoying kid. They seem fine within their first year, but something seems to snap. >I currently live with a Husky. Very VERY time consuming dogs. It's almost like having a child. They look cool but that's about it. They're nice dogs but friendly and loyal to EVERYONE. My boyfriend's husky would show just as much compassion to a complete stranger as him. They get jealous quite easy, they want everyone's attention 100% of the time. Also, don't even bother getting one unless he can go outside and run each day, that DOES not include putting him in a small yard. He needs lots of space and time to run. If they don't, they'll tear your house apart. They're very intellgant dogs as well. Clever but if not raised right, will try to out smart you to get what they want. >Golden Retrieves are extremely loyal and unlike huskeys will remain more loyal to it's owner than anyone else. Friendly, gentle, and patient. They also seem to be quite content with staying inside for long periods of time.
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Siberian Huskys are literally the best dogs out there. They are absolutely gorgeous animals, and although I've never had one, I've heard that they are very easy to train. Plus, if you want to be an active person, Huskys will pretty much force you to be active, since they can get bored pretty easily.
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I suggest a Rottweiler or a German Shepard. Very loyal, obedient, and scary. Everybody and their mothers own a Golden Retriever and Huskies are tough to take care of if you don't have a good space to let them get rid of their energy. I'm leaning more towards the Rottweiler side of things. My first dog was a Rottweiler. We got her from the pound and saved her from being put to sleep. I guess we got lucky because they're known to be a bit aggressive when you get them from a pound. I was around 8 years old when we first got her and she was really good with me as a child. She was a big teddy bear too. She would hide in the tub when she heard a thunderclap because it would scare her. She was a massive beast too. I don't know how but she grew to be 200 lbs. Underneath all of that, if someone showed a sign of aggression or threat towards me or someone else in the family, she would not like it. Her teeth would be bared and her hackles would raise. If I saw a 200 lbs beast of a Rottweiler with raised hackles, lips curled, and teeth bared, you best know that my attitude is going to change real quick. It was very upsetting when we had to put her to sleep because of a disease though. I now have a German Shepard and he is the same way. Very sweet, obedient, and loyal dog but if you irk him the wrong way, you better be scared. He has a thunderous bark as well. I'd recommend trying to get a puppy from a breeder if you can afford it. Especially with a German Shepard. Those are top notch dogs.
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Get either a German Shephard or a Husky. They will be your best friend.
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Go to a local shelter and rescue a cute mutt.
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1 ReplyGo into the woods and get yourself a wolf.
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1 Replycan a golden or husky be a guard dog as well as a pet? best ways to train a puppy instead of a yearling?
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Husky, they are amazing family pets but have a lot of energy so you will need to be able to run the dog and/or take the dog to a dog park often.
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I've always wanted a German Shepherd, so go for it.
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1 ReplyI let them out.
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how do you tell if it's better to rescue or contact a breeder for a dog? do all rescue dogs have emotional control issues like on TV?
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I like dogs...
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Golden retrievers are amazing dogs, i have had two so far, i could not ask for one more loyal or one with a better personality.
