Originally posted by Artos
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My Great Bernese is a good dog. Ours was a rescue and is very lovable and obeys well
Only problem is he sheds like crazy. I keep him trimmed in the summer but this central texas heat is tough on him.
Not a retriever but super with the family and travels well. Big enough to look dangerous, but good with small kids.
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Originally posted by Gunnyart View PostI'm not ready just yet to get another dog as it's only been a week since we had to put our Aussie mix pound rescue down after 14 years with her.
I want to put some thought into our choice this time, so...
With so many options, sell me on why you prefer your chosen breed.
FYI
I'd like a dog that will travel well
isn't aggressive
isn't gun shy
Prefer a medium or slightly bigger sized dog
Not planning to train it for a particular job but it would a bonus if it could fetch up downed dove.
I'm sure I'll think of some other requirements as this goes on.
Another vote for a heeler.
-Travels well
-50 ish lbs
-Loyal. They generally want to stay by your side or keep you within sight as opposed to wondering off.
-Raised mine around hunting 3 months a year for 5 yrs and she's now a good blood tracker.
-They take a lot of time commitment early on, but months 2 though 6 (assuming you get a pup) they can learn an incredible amount if you have time to work them with commands and take them with you as much as possible for exposure.
-They are dogs that like a job to do, but if you take them with you as much as you can then they understand that their job is to please you and follow your commands. I like to use hand commands along with the words, because their sight seems to outlast their hearing in those 13-16yrs. They get their feelings hurt if they think that (by your tone of voice) they let you down. Life expectancy 14-16 yrs. Very cool breed.
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So many great breeds to choose from and generally it is the owner in large part that makes the dog IMO. My shelter pound pups have all been fantastic loyal friends.
Recently picked up a Boxer pup from a TBHer. Grew up with a boxer and this one so far seems to be just as smart and quick learner.
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German Shepard
I had one that came from Germany, she was a working dog and I would be dead if it was for her.
She would respond to verbal or hand signals, she would never bark. She would track, clear buildings and she could be as aggressive as needed, she had no fear. She liked to play football with the neighbors kids
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