well the Labs sure look great, the only con i can see is that everybody has one and i want to stay diffrent,,
witch was the reason why i bought f150 cause no one has one here,,
But i know with animals there are more factors in it than just look,,
seeja good night guys and thanks for replying..

 

if you want to be different maybe get a lab mix. I've got a Lab/Border Collie mix(Winnie) and she is the best dog ever!!!

 

It doesn't really matter what you pick. Your dog will be an individual and you need to be happy with your choice because you're the one who will have to live and care for the dog.

In America you don't buy an f-150 to be different you do it because it's the truck you want. Then you can drop it or lower it or mod it anyway you want to be different.

I had a buddy in my office who had a bad experience with an explorer and he swore he would never talk to me if I bought a Ford. Well you know what, screw him I need to drive what makes me happy and I just love my Screw. By the way he talks to me all the time now and even he had to admit I do have a nice truck.

So I guess what I am saying is get what makes you happy.

 

Bullmastiffs do look some what like a bordeaux .but mastiffs are usually a tan color and the bordeaux is a rust red . http://www.ckcusa.com/d_breeds/m_doguedebordeaux.htm

 

My little pooch is a "Sheltie" or - shetland Sheep Dog - good with cool weather, rain, whatever, but does not like heat too much.

She is the first femail, after 2 males, you would think I have no brains - after 2 VERY HAIRY dogs - and SHELTIES ARE HAIRY, however, I guess I am a brute for punishment!

After my last male was put down - I said - "NO MORE DOGS" - then unfortunetly I went to a trial (dogs) and renewed my love for shelties - and got one. She is just 3 now - and I guiess the "OTHER WOMEN" in my life - which p****** of the wife no end.

Would I trade her, or get rid of her - YEAH - LIKE MY RIGHT ARM, OR LEG.

Shelties are inteligent, loving & protective - while not being big - BUT _ WARNING, WARNING - THEY ARE HAIRY

You are always brushing them - but - I LUV HER! (when she's asleep)

rr

PS - good luck on your choice

 

Get a Golden Retriever, they are wonderful dogs, awesome with kids, We got our two when my kids were 4 and 6, the dog did awesome with them. Kids are now 19 and 21 and that dog is still kickin!! Its 15 years old and it still walks everyday, and is still a very gentle docile dog! The golden retriever is by far the best choice for a big/mid-sized dog.

 

Get a smart dog but, not so smart that they purposely go around circumventing the law...

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...1105-21751.jpg

 

I had black lab-golden retriever mix when I was growing up - great dog.
Now I have a black lab-sheltie mix - another great dog

lab mixes are the way to go

 

we've got a keshond, which is kind of like a Husky. They would love the cold climate up there, and they are really good family pets. Our dog sits by the A/C vent on the tile floor where it is like 50 degrees, he loves it. Look into Keeshonds or Huskys, they are great dogs, and well suited for your climate.

 

 

We have 2 german shepherds, a 5 yr old female and a 2 yr old male. In general, they are extremely smart and very fast learners. Sometimes, they are almost TOO smart. They are great with our 10 yr old son, very playful, protective, yet gentle for the most part. The only time he gets hurt by them is when they accidentally run into him and knock him down.
Big dogs are great, but they do have disadvantages. They need ALOT of exercise. They eat ALOT. We go through about 50 lbs of dog food per month, and that is average. The shedding can be annoying at certain times of the year. They are more prone to medical problems (hip displasia, etc).
Overall, I will never own anything but a german shepherd, they are exactly what I want in a dog. No matter what breed you go with, be very selective on which breeder you buy from, and check thier background. Do your homework on the breed, breeder, previous litters, etc. Once you decide on a breed, talk to people that own them.
If you arent familiar with training dogs, puppies in particular, get a book and stick to a good training program. I can find mine and recommend the titles, they both were great. This is time WELL SPENT and you won't regret having a well trained dog, especially with the larger breeds.
Good luck!!

 

You decribe my Shepherd to a 'T". Except this part!
It ain't no accident. For a long time I thought why does this stupid dog keep getting in my way? Whenever I was walking away from wherever he thought 'home station' was he would cut me off. I watched him do it to other family members and realized he was herding us. Had we been smaller we would have been knocked down.

Take your family and shepherds out to a big field. One of you start running off, and watch a shepherd overtake you and clip you at the knees like a linebacker. He's just trying to turn you.

(You mentioned shedding, do you have a long hair shepherd?)
(I do and have rarely seen another)

 

If you want a unique dog, try a Clumber Spaniel. Not many around, my sister has two. They are a bit pricey.... but beautiful dogs.




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I have a Greyhound, probably one of the stupidest dogs I have owned. Great with the kids but would freeze to death in Iceland as they have no body fat and very short hair. I used to have a Boxer, smart dog, easily trained and minds well. She still follows my instructions even though she hasn't lived with me for nearly ten years. When the Greyhound goes to the big track in the sky I will prolly get another Boxer.

 

Here is my youngest daughters dog. She is a lab and boxer mix according to the shelter my daughter rescued her from. Very calm and good natured dog, but dumb as hell.


Here is my oldest daughters dog laying on a bed in my daughters apartment. Full bred black lab. VERY hyper, but she is still less than a year old. Quite smart, just stubborn. Also very good natured like all Labs.


And here is our dog, a four and a half year old Yellow Lab. This dog has the most personality of all, is the smartest, and is the best behaved. I swear this dog knows every word in the English language.


Get a lab. They are common, but there is a reason for that. They're truly the greatest dogs.