Opinions on dogs

[Kitah]

Hey guys, for over a year I've wanted to get another dog to acompany me in Townsville, where I'm based studying BVSc at JCU. Originally, I decided that when I got another dog, it would be a Golden Retriever, because, in my opinion they are gorgeous dogs and have good temperments. However, I also want more of a one-person dog, thats loyal and still friendly, intelligent, reasonably active and playful. Im also only really after a larger sized dog. Also, a new issue is as a kind of guard dog, because some friends of mine have had issues with stalkers etc up there. This year I will still be living on campus at the university so obviously cant get a dog this year, but next year I WILL be moving off campus so that I can keep my cat (Im obsessed with her, she seems the same to me lol.. follows me EVERYWHERE) so will also be getting a dog.

At the moment, Im leaning towards a German Shepherd, because they are a fairly big dog, loyal, more one person, intelligent and I just like their personalities (my grandparents have a G Shep X female) But one thing im concerned about, is If i get a male G shep, if its protective of me, and an intruder DOES enter the yard and the dog bit them, and the intruder reported it, would the dog have to be euthanised because its a "dangerous dog", even though the person was tresspassing? though I want a guard dog, I dont want to risk getting a dog that may be euthanised if some bad issue like that occurs..

What are your thoughts? as i said, ive been thinking about this for ages, but cant figure it out myself, would like your input. also, to other dog breeds that may be suitable; after a large sized dog, intelligent and fairly easy to train, any type coat, preferably more of a one-person dog, loyal... And yes, I have had plenty of experience with dogs and am able to handle them confidently.. Not so keen on dobermans, rottys, mastiffs, terriers, those type of dogs.

thanks guys, and sorrry for the super long post :lol:

 

[cris]

go for a rotti or some sort of mungrel.

 

[alex_c]

Hey guys, for over a year I've wanted to get another dog to acompany me in Townsville, where I'm based studying BVSc at JCU. Originally, I decided that when I got another dog, it would be a Golden Retriever, because, in my opinion they are gorgeous dogs and have good temperments. However, I also want more of a one-person dog, thats loyal and still friendly, intelligent, reasonably active and playful. Im also only really after a larger sized dog. Also, a new issue is as a kind of guard dog, because some friends of mine have had issues with stalkers etc up there. This year I will still be living on campus at the university so obviously cant get a dog this year, but next year I WILL be moving off campus so that I can keep my cat (Im obsessed with her, she seems the same to me lol.. follows me EVERYWHERE) so will also be getting a dog.

At the moment, Im leaning towards a German Shepherd, because they are a fairly big dog, loyal, more one person, intelligent and I just like their personalities (my grandparents have a G Shep X female) But one thing im concerned about, is If i get a male G shep, if its protective of me, and an intruder DOES enter the yard and the dog bit them, and the intruder reported it, would the dog have to be euthanised because its a "dangerous dog", even though the person was tresspassing? though I want a guard dog, I dont want to risk getting a dog that may be euthanised if some bad issue like that occurs..

What are your thoughts? as i said, ive been thinking about this for ages, but cant figure it out myself, would like your input. also, to other dog breeds that may be suitable; after a large sized dog, intelligent and fairly easy to train, any type coat, preferably more of a one-person dog, loyal... And yes, I have had plenty of experience with dogs and am able to handle them confidently.. Not so keen on dobermans, rottys, mastiffs, terriers, those type of dogs.

thanks guys, and sorrry for the super long post :lol:

doberman or english staffies are a great pet. sure their not that big but they can easily hold their own against something 3 times their size. they are all muscle and have a high pain tolerance basically they are the best dog you could ever own.

 

[kirstys]

malamutes are great dogs but would not like to see one with a cat if bought up as a puppy with the cat is should be ok i have had a few mals and still have one now getting a second soon but they need alot of time in brushing walking ect

if some one broke into my yard and got attacket by my dog and i was ordered to put him down he would be on a holiday where no one would know where he was till it all cooled down. i think it stinks that some one can come on your property and if your dog bites them or they cut their arm its your fault. its wrong

 

[bredli84]

hey shadow, the best dog my family ever had was a massive long-haired german shep. he had only 2 draw backs, 1: he lost lots of hair. 2: he could get smelly.
otherwise he was unbeatable. once my uncle (who the dog had never met) jumped the back fence to leave a parcel for us, the shepherd bailed him up in the backyard for 2 hours till mum got back from the shops.

the best advice i can give you is to VERY thoroughly research the breeders of the whatever breed you decide on and make sure to pick the best adjusted and friendliest puppy.
good luck.

 

[lizard_lover]

get a boxer their all that you want but some are not that smart

 

[Kitah]

Mhmm.. thing is im not that keen on staffies, bull type dogs, terriers, dobermans or rotties not sure why. Though, i'd be more likely to choose a doberman over a rotty or the other types of dogs i just mentioned. dont seem to be as keen on the breed most people consider as "guard dogs" lol

biggest issue im concerned with is the whole euthanasia thing if the dog did attack an intruder...

 

[mitch-001]

poddles,, they make good snake fod too

 

[RELLIK81]

it doesnt matter what breed it is ...if it attacks an intruder it would be put to sleep....

i got amstaffs and they are great....most people would think twice before intruding into your yard with one of these in the back yard.....

 

[alex_c]

it doesnt matter what breed it is ...if it attacks an intruder it would be put to sleep....

i got amstaffs and they are great....most people would think twice before intruding into your yard with one of these in the back yard.....

no actually read my topic from a while ago on dogs and intruders and the laws

 

[Kitah]

I had considered malamute/sib. huskies, only problem is they seem like they have some compatability issues with other animals sometimes.. I would be getting a puppy over the christmas holidays where i get 3 months off from university, so would be able to train it and aclimatise it to animals then, but Ill be away from home (bris) and in townsville for a year at a time, so if I brought a dog like that home, if it didnt remember the animals.. might have issues (have an aviary full of birds, two little dogs, turtle, fish and two cats)

Im quite used to shedding animals, so am content with fur everywhere. not after an extremely active dog otherwise id go for a border collie (gorgeous dogs, but a little too active)

I have already been researching golden retrievers and german shepherds, and would choose the best pup I could

thanks for your input so far guys!

 

[squeezen spotty]

if you want a large dog id go rotti they are good guard dogs, easy to train and even if hes not really the aggrssive guard dog type noone has to know just looking at them can be scary especially to an intruder lol.
i would socialise your dog with other dogs so you can take it out without being worried about him wanting to kill other dogs.
but for me its the cattle dog that gives the best loyalty ive ever seen and ive seen more people cringe at my cattle coming towards them than any other dog ive owned and ive owned in my time rotties, german shepherds, staffies, staffy crosses and american staffy.
goodluck on finding the right dog.

 

[Jungle_Freak]

get a pity cross rotti cross doberman ,
excellant set of teeth on legs for guarding your home ,, LOL

 

[Duke_jensen]

dogue de bordeaux

I Know you said no Mastiff's and this is a french mastiff, I have 2, this guy is my newest he is a fair bit bigger then this now. I can't say enough good things about this breed but everyone thinks that about there dogs.

The breed are really good gaurd dogs don't need any training they just naturally gaurd. They are very loyal and are great with kids and other animals.

And isn't he cute?

Also they are quite lazy which is good if you don't have time to walk them, in saying that they do love to get out for a run and play.

 

[Miss B]

You guys are dorks :lol: She specifically stated that Dobes/Rotties do not interest her, and what were the first two suggestions? Dobes and Rotties

If your dog attacked an intruder, would it really be put to sleep? Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of having a 'guard dog'?? What about car lots that have Dobermann/Rottie/German Shephard guard dogs on duty overnight? If one of their dogs attacked an intruder, would the dog still be destroyed?

 

[Kitah]

hehe I have been near some mastiffs, and I must admit, they seem to have great personalities, and the ones ive seen have been sooks towards people they know and if you saw one of those in someones yard... dont think id want to go in lol

the only issue is still the legal side if it does bite someone. Lol are there any breeds that the majority of people think are viscious man-killers that will bark heaps if someone trys to get into the yard, but will not actually BITE someone?

 

[Kitah]

Oh, also, feel free to post pics of your dogs (Always like piccehs )

 

[Duke_jensen]

Mine would never bite and people next down know that but they would still never come in the yard at night as the dogs meet them at the fence and bark, they have a really deep bark, give me chills sometimes, but as soon as they hear a familar voice they are fine.

 

[slip_phreak]

Oh well i've got a Black/Brindle staffy... She is useless for being a guard dog. Friendliest dog in the world who spends most of the summer months inside the house with the family asleep on "her" lounge. But because i never had time to do obedience training she jumps all over people who are new but in a friendly way.
She doesnt bark at anything except bugs on the carport floor or vapour trails left by jumbo jets/sky writers.

 

[Duke_jensen]

if they do attack someone they are big enough to get rid of (eat) the evidence. lol

Seen turner and Hooch?