Make your pitch for best dog breed

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

The most versatile breed in the world is the German Shepherd Dog. These days you have to look for German working lines. America and the AKC ruins dogs.

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[Catdaddy]

Mole Patrol


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[bowtecmike]

There is a female vizsula in the clasifieds,, checks all your boxes and more.

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[Dale Moser]

Originally Posted by bowtecmike

There is a female vizsula in the clasifieds,, checks all your boxes and more.

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Vizsla will do all you want and more.


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[James]

Lab

[webb09]

My son wanted a German Shepherd for a long time, so we finally got him one


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[xman59]

going to be odd man out on this one,,, i want another boxer,,, absolutely the best dog i will ever own... mine started tracking deer as a young pup,, would turn himself around on a track in short order if he started out the wrong way,,, perfect with the family and grand kids,loved to play and fetch,, at least the one i had was fearless, he would stand down or attack with simple commands. One of my grand sons went missing ( he was actually hiding).. wife and daughter starting to freak,,, i got the dog told him to find Josiah,, in a few short seconds the boy was catching what for from his mom!
dog went to protect the boy, i told him no he simply stopped and stayed ready.... a transient tried to break into my shop one night, the dog was about to take out 20 feet of the wall when i pulled up...( he was inside)
shot two hogs out of the back door of the shop on different occasions .. i turned him and the lab loose to see if they would track,,, the boxer threw his head up went scented both of them and made a bee line to them...
he was one heck of a watch, alert, guard dog.... he also read people real quick and would just move into position to defend me if needed... he never forgot anyone either,,,,

[Aric]

We love our Vizsla. She’s a great family dog and always looking to make you happy. Cannot believe it took us so long to find her.

[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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[Black Ice]

I’ve been a Great Dane guy for the last 16 years.


It started off when I wanted to get my wife a new puppy. I bought her a Great Dane in 2006.


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[smokeless]

GWP all day.

[SwampBuck]

Get a good mutt.

They always seem to be the most loyal dogs for me in the past.
My only other vote is total opposite end of the spectrum. Jack russel terrier. But they can be aggressive little high energy dogs so that goes against one of your qualities listed.

[TX_Hoghunter]

For all around pets I lean towards dachshund. They are smaller than you wanted but if you ever get one the you will never have anything else. I would stay away from any of the cur breeds. If they are well bred then they have way too much energy and drive for the normal life as a pet. We deal with this every single day in the catahoula world. People buy the pretty blue eyed pup. They tell everyone what great pets they make. About year 3 they mature and then eat the peoples house...........

-john

[IvoryRoot]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

Rhodesian Ridgeback thoughts/opinions?

One of the best dogs I’ve ever owned. Great with my kids and very protective around the house. Sadly, he got under a horse and killed.

[Blackmouth]

Hard to beat a good Black Mouth Cur. Great with my boys when they were babies and killed a many of hogs, tracked deer and other game, and worked cows with his help.

[Cullbuck]

It going to be hard to beat a lab for that list, stay away from chocolates and stick to black or yellows.


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[7sdad]

I vote Blue Heeler but if you get a Lab make sure you have plenty of dirt in your yard for it to dig big canyon's.

[DRT]

My lab isn't a digger and I don't think you could find a more loyal companion.
However I think a beagle is a pretty awesome dog. I've owned a bunch of them over the decades. Ran packs in a rabbit hunting group for years. Our current girl is 15 and we know time with her is pretty limited.
We probably won't get another dog. But if we do, it will be a beagle.

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[RedDogOutdoors]

I'll toss my hat in this for a Heeler, I wanted a pointer but at the time was a broke college student and couldn't afford one. So I got a Red Heeler from a friend, that darn dog is the best friend I've ever had. She's just as smart as can be, which does lead to some frustration when she doesn't listen. She loves fetch, and not to brag but she's the best bird retrieving Heeler I've ever seen. That dog loves to be outside with me, and bout rips the doors off the hinges if I don't bring her with me. (She's also the inspiration for the username/logo)

I'll be getting a wirehaired pointer next, but that's just due to the fact I don't think I'll ever be able to replace ole Goose with another Heeler.

[Graysonhogs]

Originally Posted by Snowflake Killa

Poodle

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Very intelligent dogs and actually a sporting dog. And no shedding. FTR, no, I don't have one. Have had em in the past.

[Graysonhogs]

Originally Posted by TX_Hoghunter

For all around pets I lean towards dachshund. They are smaller than you wanted but if you ever get one the you will never have anything else. I would stay away from any of the cur breeds. If they are well bred then they have way too much energy and drive for the normal life as a pet. We deal with this every single day in the catahoula world. People buy the pretty blue eyed pup. They tell everyone what great pets they make. About year 3 they mature and then eat the peoples house...........

-john

This,
Best dogs I have ever had.

[bloodtrail18]

Get a British lab out of a reputable kennel like Wildrose. Brit labs are on the smaller size and live to retrieve. The thing I like most is that they can turn off the drive and be calm in the house or around strangers.

[Gunnyart]

Originally Posted by DRT

My lab isn't a digger and I don't think you could find a more loyal companion.
However I think a beagle is a pretty awesome dog. I've owned a bunch of them over the decades. Ran packs in a rabbit hunting group for years. Our current girl is 15 and we know time with her is pretty limited.
We probably won't get another dog. But if we do, it will be a beagle.

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My boyhood best friend was a Beagle mix. Had him 15 years before the neighbor shot him for getting in his chickens. He was an awesome dog and a free spirit and plenty smart but some things just wouldn't pernitrate his thick head. I absolutely couldn't break him from chasing cars. He was hit several times but wouldn't quit. I don't think I'll have another Beagle.

[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.

[Gary Roberson]

It depends on the job you have for them.
Adios,
Gary

[Gunnyart]

Originally Posted by Gary Roberson

It depends on the job you have for them.
Adios,
Gary

Job number 1 is to hang out with me.
the other stuff is a bonus.

[Dale Moser]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

Job number 1 is to hang out with me.
the other stuff is a bonus.

Vizsla.

I want another GSP so bad I can’t stand it, but they aren’t for everyone.


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[BrianL]

Aussie/heeler mix. Two so far and both have been great dogs.

[ClayW]

For "fetching up downed dove", you can't beat a 40lb Boykin Spaniel

But...they need jobs. Mine wouldn't be the best choice to just hang out with

[TxMedic]

We are pretty partial to our German Shepherds…best dogs we’ve ever had.

[Flyway12]

Originally Posted by ClayW

For "fetching up downed dove", you can't beat a 40lb Boykin Spaniel

But...they need jobs. Mine wouldn't be the best choice to just hang out with

Was waiting for this one to pop up. Theyre cool little dogs. Bump for south carolina swamp poodle

[Speedgoat]

Heelers, hands down. Extremely intelligent, loyal, tough, and quick/agile. Can work in all conditions. I will always own one, or two!!!

[bbqfan5909]

100%! Have a weim and that dog is family.

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

Vizsla will do all you want and more.


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[jordan]

Dogs are kinda like women.......the uglier they are, the better they'll treat ya

[camoclad]

One of each above

[TxDispatcher]

Mountain Cur (Tennessee Treeing Cur) for the win I love ours, one of the smartest dogs I've ever been around. They do like to run, so somewhere to let them stretch their legs would be necessary. But ours is also chill and fancies himself a lap dog he's slightly above average on size, most are between 30-60, and ours is 65 lbs. But doesn't look it, very compact and built...and while he isn't exactly comfortable around strangers, he's also not aggressive. He'll let you know if someone arrives on the property tho and LOVES chasing squirrels and rabbits.

[Gunnyart]

Originally Posted by TxMedic

We are pretty partial to our German Shepherds…best dogs we’ve ever had.

We had a German Sheppard for a short time when we were first married and the folks we left him with allowed him to get out and was run over. My wife has vetoed getting another.

[bowmansdad]

Boykin Spaniel checks all the boxes twice. They are very social, smart, aim to please, love a job, super easy to train and will adjust to what you are doing. Ours are happy hunting, tracking, sitting in your lap, fetching, sleeping in the bed or their crates. They have a on/off switch and want to be close to you. When I get a gun out, they are ready to go, put it up and they’re ready for a nap!

[Quackerbox]

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

Originally Posted by Cullbuck

It going to be hard to beat a lab for that list, stay away from chocolates and stick to black or yellows.


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

[Fmjag64]

Golden Retrievers some of the most loving and best rounded dogs out there. Great with kids. Only and i mean ONLY negative is they shed hair. But she’s always down to bird hunt & super smart.

[Cullbuck]

Originally Posted by Quackerbox

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

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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[Dale Moser]

I've got a heeler/aussie mix, and I'd trade him for a rabid skunk if my wife would let me...

[ladrones]

This pit is the absolute blessing to come into my life. He loves to get me up for long walks.

And we have to stop all over town during our walks so he can make his little visits along the route. Everybody says he brightens the day just a little.

The Dutch brotista demand daily visits from him.

[ladrones]

Originally Posted by bbqfan5909

100%! Have a weim and that dog is family.

I just had to put my senior most Weimar down last week. Man what a hard thing to have to go trough. His brother weim is seven and he is grieving pretty bad.

[Chew]

Originally Posted by Gumbo Man

Not planning on ever having another dog but if I did and not for hunting it would be a Healer or Border Collie.

Would the Healer be like a Comanche Shaman or a certified medical doctor? Asking for a friend.

[JunxMan]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

Job number 1 is to hang out with me.
the other stuff is a bonus.

Heelers and JRTs for me. I look at JRTs as "large dogs in a small body." And of course, big dogs = big poop. In the city, that's a player.

[Chew]

I love my catahoula...but she eats every bird she gets aholt of

[RCDuck]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

Rhodesian Ridgeback thoughts/opinions?

Love our Rhodesian.... fits most items on your list but doubtful it will retrieve anything for you. He can be a little hard-headed at times, more so than a lab, but I actually like his independent streak... loves his people but gives them space.

[hopedale]

Originally Posted by BlessedVeteran0305

German Malinois. Great family pets, protectors, and companions. Very intelligent and can be taught to do anything.

Wish no disrespect, my cousin was on the K-9 unit for 20 years and said that breed is just nuts. And he would not recommend one for just anyone.

Put me down for a lab or a mutt with lab in it.

[Gunnyart]

Originally Posted by hopedale

Wish no disrespect, my cousin was on the K-9 unit for 20 years and said that breed is just nuts. And he would not recommend one for just anyone.

Put me down for a lab or a mutt with lab in it.

Our neighbor's Malinois drew blood on our dog twice. They don't make my short list.