Make your pitch for best dog breed

[Passafist]

Originally Posted by curtintex

I have about $5000 worth of damage receipts that would argue with you.

Pulled Septic Control Panel out of ground.
Chewed Polaris steering wheel so bad couldn't use it.
Ate two Polaris head rests.
Chewed hole in Polaris seat.
Popped Polaris Mud tire with mouth.
Pulled pool pump loose from pipe and into yard.
Ate wife's custom drapes.

F-U Beatrice. I hope your new owners kick you.

My Rottweiler ate the front seats out of my 66 Mustang. Turned out to be the best dog of my 56 years on this earth

[ColinR]

Originally Posted by Muskles

Most of the dogs listed above need a lot of exercise to keep them from getting bored. When they get bored they get into stuff and tear it up. I'd look into a non working breed, unless you have time to work them.

Agree 100%. I need a dog as lazy as I am so I will always stick with a lab or golden retriever. Both of which checks every box on your list. On the lab I would look at an English lab over American lab. English labs tend to be more layed back in personality. They have the big block head, shorter legs, and otter like tail. American labs are more of your field trial labs some of which have too much energy for my taste.

Here is my big boy Ranger. We will all be absolutely crushed when he passes on. Fortunately he just turned 5 last week.

[Gunnyart]

Headed to Tyler to pick out a Labradoodle from one of the 16 Sog45 has to adopt!

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=851458

[cwill]

Originally Posted by MASTERS

I’ve owned a lot of different dogs through the years, mostly being German breeds. Don’t think I’ll look any further than a German wirehair from here on out. Very regal personality that waits for direction. She water retrieved, land retrieved, tracked wounded deer with patience naturally with a want to do it well in the first year. Nothing can hide from her nose. She’s not aggressive, but confident in her ability, and great family dog at the end of the day.

She spends 6-8 hours a day in her kennel in the house while we are at work, never wastes a bark, and frequently makes 5+ hour road trips with us. She can load up into a truck tailgate 5’ off the ground without assistance, and can run 28mph for a mile without slowing across the river bottom hayfield. Firecrackers, thunder and gunshots have never bothered her.

Didn’t have the coin or time to spend on training a drahthaar, and haven’t second guessed my decision once with our less expensive German Wirehair named “Mavis”

This right here! My German Wirehair was such and awesome dog and I'd get another one in a heartbeat.

[BigRed323]

Get you either a GSP or GWP. They are psychos but they will make or break you as a dog owner. Lol

Couple of pictures from the past weekend.

[Gunnyart]

Made our choice. Thanks for playing.

[bowtecmike]

You just gonna leave us hanging? Cmon Gunny

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[Walker]

Originally Posted by bowtecmike

You just gonna leave us hanging? Cmon Gunny

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I think he decided. Post #153

[Landrover]

Beagles.....period! Medium sized, born to hunt ANYTHING, perfect with kids and adults, super fast learners, eat anything you feed them, no hip or leg issues, protective & loyal, can live in the house, barn, yard or even under the house!

[Catdaddy]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mdj3kXEKLPaYysd67

[Landrover]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

Headed to Tyler to pick out a Labradoodle from one of the 16 Sog45 has to adopt!

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=851458

Cool deal!!! Both breeds are hunters so you got the best of both worlds.......worker & house pet!!

[Gunnyart]

We’re calling her Maggie

[CamoQuest]

Maggie looks perfect!

[TxDispatcher]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

Headed to Tyler to pick out a Labradoodle from one of the 16 Sog45 has to adopt!

Good choice my sister-in-law brought a Labradoodle to the farm a couple of years ago, and he's now my mother-in-law's yard dog. Incredibly smart, high energy yet pretty calm at the same time. The only flaw with him in particular, is an extreme overbite...which causes his chin to be a perpetual nasty mess other than that, he's a great dog

[SanSaba007]

GSP




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[Old Bald Guy]

My son’s mini Aussie is legit. She picked up retrieving doves on her own, will chase the neighbor hood crack head til he’s away from her home, find the pig or deer you shot that made it into the high grass, guard the truck better than a Brink’s guard and give you snuggles on command. 👍👍👍

[Gunnyart]

Only one accident on the first night here and none since. Dang smart dog.

[LoganAY]

Not sure about the gun shy and hunting part but Airedale Terriers are great breeds. Anyone have hunting experience with those? Ours wasn’t super active but some I know have been. We fostered about 6 or 7 airedales and all of them had great behavior (even the “wild” ones).


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[Spiderpig1776]

Originally Posted by CyTxCazador

Great Pyrenees is the best dog breed, but for what you described, I’d look at a Vizsla.

I defiantly agree about the Great Pyrenees being the best breed but they may be to big for some people.

[Sleepy]

I’m late to the party but I was going to suggest a Goldendoodle or Labradoodle. It’s like having a Lab but without the shedding. Best combo out there for an inside family dog IMO.

[flywise]

Stray

[JackRyan]

Originally Posted by flywise

Stray

Or, any rescue where you give it a better home than it had previously makes for some incredible dogs.

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[Texans42]

Define aggressive?

I think every man should have two dogs. Chessie to hunt waterfowl and upland birds and a jagterrier for everything else(bears, lions, deer, mice, etc)

[Abcdj]

Heinz 57 for me. Rarely barks and poops in the pasture.

[Gunnyart]

Maggie is going to fit the bill nicely. The only issues so far is her excessive “clingyness” keeps her underfoot a lot, and her puppy teeth are wicked sharp. She has picked up basic obedience like leave it, sit, down, off, and no bite. I installed a wireless doorbell so she can tell us when she needs to go out or come back in. She pretty much has that down but not 100%.

Her natural retriever drive is pretty amazing even though I haven’t done any formal training on that yet. I’ll probably start another thread on that to get some of y’all’s input on that. I’m just watching YouTube videos to see how others do it.

[PassnItOn]

Best I ever had and ever will have 3/4 golden and 1/4 yellow lab. If Maggie is a Goldendoodle I think you made a great choice. Regardless, she is a looker

[sog45]

Her natural retriever drive is pretty amazing even though I haven’t done any formal training on that yet. I’ll probably start another thread on that to get some of y’all’s input on that. I’m just watching YouTube videos to see how others do it.

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I’m not surprised at all. Her dad loves to retrieve!

[Gunnyart]

She’s growing fast. 90% good dog. 10% mouthy needle toothed puppy