Make your pitch for best dog breed

[Youngblood]

We love our Doberman and our daughters pit. The Doberman is a magnet to us.
We had a JRT and they are hard to beat if they didn’t shed so much.


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[Tyrex750]

Only pit bulls for me. Mine now will be 7 months, turning out to be a dam good dog

[spread5150]

Not blue heeler.

Get a lab and a vacuum

[Quackerbox]

Originally Posted by Cullbuck

I wouldn’t say inferior and for the op’s list would probably be fine but I’ve never been around a great one (hunting wise) and they typically don’t win many field trail championships. I know that’s that’s not what he’s looking for but I look at that for trainability.


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In the 12 or so years I spent assisting guides or running hunts, I saw more black whistle robot dogs act a straight fool than any other color. Customers wearing the remote button out on a dog running buck wild. More often than not an agreement was made to get the dog some 'experience' which turned into a cluster where an off remote dog ended up handing the birds while i-robot wanted to fight and take a leak on the rags and blind bags

One of the best goose dogs I ever hunted over the guy found him in a ditch and trained him. A couple of the most talked about guides on the prairie had brown and yellow. Thats the only field trial I that mattered to me and the folks I hunted with.

[ecfire1967]

Originally Posted by Bisch

Everybody told me how crazy Jack Russells were before I got mine. I got him anyway because I wanted a smallish tracking dog. Yes, he’s crazy, but he is hands down the best dog I have ever owned. As long as I’m able to take care of a dog, I can’t see myself without a JRT!!!!!!

The only bad thing about them is they shed like crazy!!!!!



Bisch


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We lost our Jack Russell in June. We had him for 16 1/2 years. He was the best dog ever. His name was Rascal. Does your JRT track deer? I’m thinking about getting us another one.


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[Cullbuck]

Originally Posted by Quackerbox

In the 12 or so years I spent assisting guides or running hunts, I saw more black whistle robot dogs act a straight fool than any other color. Customers wearing the remote button out on a dog running buck wild. More often than not an agreement was made to get the dog some 'experience' which turned into a cluster where an off remote dog ended up handing the birds while i-robot wanted to fight and take a leak on the rags and blind bags

One of the best goose dogs I ever hunted over the guy found him in a ditch and trained him. A couple of the most talked about guides on the prairie had brown and yellow. Thats the only field trial I that mattered to me and the folks I hunted with.

I believe it and you said it yourself those dogs needed experience. My dog isn’t in the field trial game and doesn’t wear a remote but I made sure her parents had titles, to me it showed that she had the ability to make a good hunting dog.

But in the end the OP asked our opinion and I gave him mine.


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[tward1604]

Originally Posted by ecfire1967

We lost our Jack Russell in June. We had him for 16 1/2 years. He was the best dog ever. His name was Rascal. Does your JRT track deer? I’m thinking about getting us another one.


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Does he track deer???!!! Check out this thread! That dog can hunt.

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=825489

[Gunnyart]

Seems like a JRT might be more dog than I want to deal with.

[Quackerbox]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

Seems like a JRT might be more dog than I want to deal with.

I can see where they can be crazy terrors

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[Gunnyart]

Originally Posted by Quackerbox

I can see where they can be crazy terrors Attachment 1098820

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this must be their "other speed"

[Gunnyart]

also aren't they well know for being Excessive barkers?

[nursejenn]

Lab… we have 3 of them. Won’t ever have anything else again… maybe a golden but that’s it.

[curtintex]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

Labs are awesome companion dogs that would check all the boxes I realize, but I'm just not a Lab guy. I don't know why.

Do you also hate little kids, old people and cheer when an orphanage burns?

[Quackerbox]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

also aren't they well know for being Excessive barkers?

We have 3. They bark at strangers, squirrels and us when we get home.

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[Gunnyart]

Originally Posted by curtintex

Do you also hate little kids, old people and cheer when an orphanage burns?

Why yes I do! Perhaps I need the join the ranks of the GOF's

[ShockValue]

Originally Posted by curtintex

Do you also hate little kids, old people and cheer when an orphanage burns?

Haha!!! Right?

Get a lab…and vacuum as mentioned above. Only thing better is a lab mix mutt.

[ShockValue]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

also aren't they well know for being Excessive barkers?

Terrier? Not at all.

[Strummer]

No pitch here . Mastiffs to me are the best dog ever .

[curtintex]

Originally Posted by Strummer

No pitch here . Mastiffs to me are the best dog ever .

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.

[hoghunter69]

labs for hunting and yorkshire terriers for home defense

[Boss Buck]

Originally Posted by Humper

Paws down!

Both ours are rescue Brittany’s. 1 full blood 1 a Brittany/Collie mix. Get pets but I bet if you knew how to work them they be sharp dog! No lack of intelligence. (Mom) spoils them rotten! So I just go along with that. Need need a lot of room.

[Gunnyart]

Thinking Vizsla might be the dog for me.

[rut-ro]

Originally Posted by Green Arrow

Lab
I’ve had several and all of them have been great dogs

We have had 2 over the last 20 years. Last one was broken. He did not like the water and never chewed anything. Had to put him down last year at 12 years old. I want another one but not ready yet

[WRasco]

Never met a large dog I did not get along with.
Though there are some breads will would not own.

Obviously Rottweilers are my go to.
4 months ago he was 18 lbs, now he is 90.

[Artos]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

Thinking Vizsla might be the dog for me.

We will never be without one...wonderful breed. I've had three labs, recently had to put our older viz down & currently have a viz & drahtharr. Wife is pushing for a new pup.

[firemanjj82]

Originally Posted by Quackerbox

My family is pretty sold on JRTs. Probably most loyal dogs we've had. We had some good labs also









Lemme guess, cause chocolates are 'inferior' to the other 2?

I've got both a black and chocolate, males and intact. The black lab is my best producing dog of the two in regards to retrieving, heeling, following a line, redirecting...all the things a field dog should do (I just haven't put him in a trial yet). My chocolate has a harder time with holding at heel, knowing when it's time to play and time to hunt, and will accidentally find a bird more times than not when we're pheasant hunting.

However, my chocolate will retrieve a bird in the middle of the Gulf if he knew it meant getting in water, and he will jump in even after I've sent my black lab in for a duck if I'm not paying attention, with the bird in both their mouths as they come back. He has a high retrieving drive, he doesn't get a chance to taste his food, even in a maze bowl, and he can't help but go out of his way on our daily walks to find a puddle or sprinkler to play in.

Chocolate definitely has much more energy and puppy in him than the black one, even at 3 years old. But they're both great in their own way.

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[Bazo]

I'm going to say Australian Shepherd

[bbqfan5909]

Co worker has a drahtharr and I have a wiemeraner, the drahtharr is flat nuts! Dont see them often.

Originally Posted by Artos

We will never be without one...wonderful breed. I've had three labs, recently had to put our older viz down & currently have a viz & drahtharr. Wife is pushing for a new pup.

[Speedgoat]

I see Vizsla mentioned a couple of times. I have known two and they were both dumb as stumps, however, they would play non-stop for hours and lick you to death. Lol

[dirtybay]

I have had many great dogs but my labradoodle is incredible. So loyal and shedding is just about nonexistent. He loves the deer lease trips. You do need to get them groomed tho, but they love it.

[Dale Moser]

This thread is giving me the itch for a new pup.

[HOOKNBULLET2]

We love our Vizslas.

[Gunnyart]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

This thread is giving me the itch for a new pup.

Me too but my wife has her foot on the break for a little while yet.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Miniature labradoodle

[Artos]

Originally Posted by Speedgoat

I see Vizsla mentioned a couple of times. I have known two and they were both dumb as stumps, however, they would play non-stop for hours and lick you to death. Lol

My two were/are every bit as intelligent as my labs were...they both have/had a more comical side to their personalities vs the other dogs which I appreciate. Seems they are always trying to get you to laugh.

They also don't have the overcoat / shedding issue or dog smell in comparison which is a big deal for us being indoor.

[Speedgoat]

Originally Posted by Artos

My two were/are every bit as intelligent as my labs were...they both have/had a more comical side to their personalities vs the other dogs which I appreciate. Seems they are always trying to get you to laugh.

They also don't have the overcoat / shedding issue or dog smell in comparison which is a big deal for us being indoor.

I need a heeler that doesn't shed. I run two roombas!!!! lol

[Big pig]

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.

[sotx]

Originally Posted by Twist

There’s going to be a whole lot of not wrong answers because several breeds fit that part above but to me, that almost screams Lab.

This

[Radar]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

This thread is giving me the itch for a new pup.

Come and get him, he can open beer cans and track hogs.

[CEO]

Anyone have a Pudelpointer?

[Passafist]

Believe it or not I’ve had 2 different Rottweilers that would track deer and fetch.

[Rambow]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

I'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.

[krod777]

Vizslas all the way.

[ByronB]

I loved my JRT. Bought my Wife a Corgi. I was really not happy about the choice at first.....I did not let my Wife know that.....He has been a great pup. Smart dog and he likes to swim in the pool with us.

[wellingtontx]

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.

[bcmuzzy]

Love my Blue Heeler


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[tdwinklr]

Originally Posted by bcmuzzy

Love my Blue Heeler


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same here. Got her from a TBH'er a few years ago when she was 6 yrs old.
Part of the family now.

[az2tx]

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

[Artos]

Ran across this & thought it was fitting here for the dog lovers...

https://mobile.twitter.com/buitengeb...30971757821952

[Gunnyart]

Dang you Artos! my wife made me promise I wouldn't go visit the shelter.