what kind of pet ????

[hayden olsen]

hey everyone i have 1 dog at the moment, hes a 3 yr old boxer who still acts like a puppy and hes prity lonely as his old pay mate who was my sisters dog died and i was looking around for new dogs and there needs and all that info.

and i have narrowed it down to

1 : great dane. i know there massiveeeee but i have heard they are very loving and do not actually need too much space ( i have loads so dont worry) and i was woundering if anyone here have great danes ? and could ya help me out and give some opinions on them

2: doberman or rotty. as i do need a semi guard dog cause im moving with our family to a nice new house and is in a semi bad suburb and so i was thinking these two dogs are known for both protectioin and loyalty and to be nice to there close family. and like with the great dane could anyone who owns a dobby or rotty post up there opinions

i have a decent sized yard ( the one im moving too) and it has very large fences but the dogs would not be let in the house very often if thats a problem and if you all think those 3 dogs are bad could u post up any ones you think would be ? im wanting a medium-large dog that is good around other dogs and is ok by themselves for alittle time

oh and does anyone actually know any breeders around brisbane for these sorts of dogs ? i have looked all around the web and cant find any thats got any for sale within this half of the year ??


thanxx and sorrry if thats too big of a threaaddd

 

[MasterOfReality]

Why not just get another medium sized dog like the boxer?

There are quite a few medium sized dogs that are excellent guard dogs. My border collie was one of the best I ever had. Alert, could run like hell and had a bloody loud voice on him. Our neighbours had a party one night and they decided to hop the fence to try and steal some stuff from the back yard. Big mistake. He had them cornered against the fence, and they were shitting themselves. Our dog looked like it had rabies, foam and teeth everywhere.

Or how about a German Shepherd?

You would have to be really on your toes to own a Doberman or Rotty. We had a Doberman and it basically was a liability to the public as soon as it was out of our yard, or anybody that entered our house. You need to keep them close. Of course it could have just been ours that was the canine equivalent of Hitler but still.

 

[hayden olsen]

Why not just get another medium sized dog like the boxer?

There are quite a few medium sized dogs that are excellent guard dogs. My border collie was one of the best I ever had. Alert, could run like hell and had a bloody loud voice on him. Our neighbours had a party one night and they decided to hop the fence to try and steal some stuff from the back yard. Big mistake. He had them cornered against the fence, and they were shitting themselves. Our dog looked like it had rabies, foam and teeth everywhere.

Or how about a German Shepherd?

You would have to be really on your toes to own a Doberman or Rotty. We had a Doberman and it basically was a liability to the public as soon as it was out of our yard, or anybody that entered our house. You need to keep them close. Of course it could have just been ours that was the canine equivalent of Hitler but still.

haha the canine equivalent of hitler aayy hahah that made me laugh but yea i did run that through my mind about there increased aggresiveness if they havnt been socialised. and i would rather a different breed as boxers are really not my type. and german shepards i had as a little kid and i would like abit of a change. but thancks alot for the help mate

 

[MasterOfReality]

What about something like a staffy?

Personally I think they look feral but everyone I know swears by them and say they are great with kids.

Even just the way they look would be enough to deter someone from breaking in.

 

[simmooo!]

Border collie! We have a border collie and we have a smallish backyard but we will regurly go up to mansfield and she loves it up there. Theyre a great loving dog and look ace, they are very active and loyal. If you have a large backyard theyll love it.

 

[KALBO]

^^^I had a staffy-X that passed away... I have two kids 7 and 5 years of age and the dog was very good with them sooo... we now have a pure bred English Staffy (8weeks old) arriving on wednesday. Theyre actually referred to as 'nanny-dogs' coz they are good companions with kiddies.

 

[Doggy]

Ive got 2 staffy crosses, Ruby is a staffy x kelpie 3 years old and Indi is staffy x maybe bull mastiff 8 months old.
Both rescue dogs from www.petrescue.com.au and both beautiful dogs. Sure they look like retards Ruby has the big staffy body and smaller kelpie head and indi has a big staffy head and tiny body, she is still growing though but personnality wise they are fantastic.
They are great around people and kids and both are best mates with my cat as well, they will sleep all together and such but to will get protective when they need to. Very intelligent and quick to learn things also
I have had a rotty before and she was a great dog but Rottys have quite alot of problems with their hips and we had to put her down due to her hips, couldnt walk comfortably, couldnt sit comfortably, etc. Awesome dogs but all the ones I have known have all had similar problems but I guess that is a risk to take with some purebreds?

 

[nic1894]

i have a poodle cross a cock-spaniel (sp) and it is very affectionate playful mostly gentle and gets along very well with my other dog (Labrador) and also plays with my cat the only problem is he is very dominant (could be because he is male) but yeah if anyone/anything comes into our yard late at night he doesn't shut up until he knows who/what it is, another plus is he is the cutest dog you will ever see.

 

[muskimo]

get an OSCAR and watch it grow up and demolish other fish

 

[alexx23]

I have heard that grate danes tend to spend there whole life at the vet, getting mended, and costing money!

My mate has a rotty, awesome dog, male, 60KG's, lets you in the gate only if he knows you, and if he does, you tell him to sit form ten meters away and he wont move.

 

[Pebble]

We had a Great Dane X Boxxer, it was a loving dog, she was just becoming a nice more mature Pup when she got hit my a car (8months). Didn't have any problems with her up till then, and the big dog bark she had plus her pure size would have scared anyone away (you'd hope). Well the only problems was that she used to get car sick. It was funny how big she was, in the morning she'd pretty much just nudge me in bed to make me get up and let her out to the toilet! Our kids were pretty little at the time too and that was never a problem, well apart from the fact that she liked leaning against them and us, and she wasn't docked so her tail would whip you real good sometimes!

The lady over the road has a Doberman (well it was originally her sisters). He's supposedly a firendly dog but whenever I go to leave chook scraps on her fence post he just barks and barks at me and looks viscious, I certainly wouldn't be game to go into her yard even if she is home (we live on close to 10ac rural blocks). I think my Mum had one for a bit after I left home too, he was a very lovable dog. Certainly the type to get if you want to keep people away though, if nothing else their bark looks scary, but these days some breeds like that (Rotties etc too) can be a set back if you tend to like to take your dog on camping trips etc.

Over the road also has a black Labrador as well. He barks when we go past, but stops after a while (because he knows us) unlike the Doberman. Very good natured and would make me consider getting a Lab if I was to ever get a dog again. He's friendly but he is very protective of his property at the same time, especially if people he doesn't know go over there (took my father in law once).

And a few people I know have Border Collies, all 5 dogs seem to have a really great nature, but none are much in the way of guard dogs though, lol the neighbours ones only bark when you're leaving!

We've had a Bull Terrier, problem with him was that he kept eating plastic. Hubby's brother has a Staffy and she seems a good dog, not my type of dog though even though Hubby loves them.

When I was a kid I had a Fox Terrier, they really are great dogs, definitely my choice for a small dog, oh and they kill snakes too!

At the moment we've only got a Cat and Hubby is about to get a Snake!

 

[donthucktoflat]

great danes (and other large dogs ie irish wolfhounds etc) are well known to have lots of joint problems and are very susceptible to arthritis.

also they don't have a very long life expectancy (9-12 years if you are lucky)

 

[dog boy]

i have a poodle cross a cock-spaniel (sp) and it is very affectionate playful mostly gentle and gets along very well with my other dog (Labrador) and also plays with my cat the only problem is he is very dominant (could be because he is male) but yeah if anyone/anything comes into our yard late at night he doesn't shut up until he knows who/what it is, another plus is he is the cutest dog you will ever see.

yep i have a spoodle too he is awsome

 

[STP RIDER123]

get a lama,they are rad

 

[MICK...]

get a lama,they are rad

Don't get one, you can't even ride them in bike lanes, becuase it's "unsafe" pshh!

 

[STP RIDER123]

im prtty sure you can guys dont listen to this MICK guy hey,he doesnt no shit.my lama is fine,get one,.

 

[sea monkey]

I have a purebred staffy and its great with kids and great to play with but sometimes it doesn't know when to stop. They are reasonably easy to train, even though they look like tuffy's there are actually the the biggest sook.

 

[Doggy]

I have a purebred staffy and its great with kids and great to play with but sometimes it doesn't know when to stop. They are reasonably easy to train, even though they look like tuffy's there are actually the the biggest sook.

Agreed, it amazes me how many people think staffys are agressive dogs. Every one I have met, including my own have been the biggest sooks of dogs Ive seen

 

[Arete]

I've had a pure english staffy and a ridgeback x

My advice: whatever you get, get as a pup. My ridgey x I got at 9 months and nothing we did ever got him to be trustworthy with other dogs. He simply couldn't be socialised properly at that age.

The staffy we have is fantastic - great with people and dogs.

She's with my fiance overseas now though.

If you need security - reptiles. You want to go through my office window at work, you're going to have to climb through my Djarra death adder tank.
I'm also lucky enough to live with another herpetology nut - My 3m+ Olive python has the run of my room - if she's hungry then watch out! and my flatmate has a free range amethystine python - who's always hungry - in her room!

 

[Fixie God]

I myself can reccommend three types of dog to you.

My Dad had a Doberman X Bull Terrier. He had the colour, long nose and slim body of the doberman, but the muscle and nature of the bull terrier. Terrifying looking dog, but a loyal, loving and gentle natured dog. I was only 4 when he died and we never had an issue with him being aggressive. Then again, I dare you to jump a fence he's behind. My Dad would take him pig hunting, to building sites, lived with a toddler. Great dog.

Secondly, Rhodesian Ridgebacks. My Mum and Dad had 2 at the same time. They were a handful to begin with, but show them who's boss and create some rules and they're great. While HUGEEE, great gaurd dogs, hunting dogs and loyal to those close to them. Great looking dog as well. I was a little older at this point but still a little kid. Again no issues with kids. This is another dog I wouldnt pick a fight with. My Dad would go away on long trips and leave the dog with me and Mum. Scared the shit outta a few friends of ours.

And thirdly, Hungarian Vizsla's. Cool looking, athletic, loyal and protective. I'm getting one as soon as I leave home, end of this year. My uncle has one, definetly the coolest dog ever. Very, very intelligent dog, and pretty scary looking.

The difference here is these dogs were raised with us from birth almost. Socialisation, obedience, aggression can all come down to when you got the dog. Having them from a puppy defiently makes the difference between a good dog and a great dog.