My chocolate lab, buster brown, gets along really well with my 2 yr old daughter. Not so much with the wife, he likes to sniff her junk. 
Good dog for young kids...
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Ah, yes you can, they are often schizo.
Rhodesian would be a good choice, but the Weimaraner and Viszla are not going to put up much of a fight when if comes to big cats, typically, except for the biggest of weimaraners (and they tend to be schitzy too).
I think you're best bet would be a red or blue heeler (Australian cattle dog). Friggin bright, tenacious, loyal as hell, and not prone to aggresison with people. Oh, and they can more than handle themselves in a scrap.
You might consider Belgian Malanois (as a healthier alternative to a German Shepherd), Giant schnauzer would be good, Airedale, Old English mastiff (though short-lived), Bull mastiff, even Eurasier (though so Cal is a bit hot for that breed...though low humidity will mitigate that issue).
All people think their dogs are cute just like they think there kids are cute.........
Your dog reminds me of Cujo...I think thats how he started out...
lol...
I'm gonna agree with crazy on the blue heeler. Dogs are insane. Anyone seen the video of the pitbull tearing off the cop car bumper?
Lab/Rottweiler mix is a GREAT dog.. very loyal.. Always by our side.. Mine has killed a full sized raccoon in the back yard, so I'd say they are pretty tuff too.. 
Now, if you can find one that's not all black.. Love my dog, but it doesn't do well in the summer heat + trails
Now, if you can find one that's not all black.. Love my dog, but it doesn't do well in the summer heat + trails
a shepherd collie mix would tone it down some.
Sure it has to be a dog? Here kitty kitty. My vote is go with the liger.
I'd agree, except that they are plagued with health issues from poor breeding.
Yep. And it would make it smarter too. My best dog ever was a chow collie mix. Hybrid vigor...
Sure it has to be a dog? Here kitty kitty. My vote is go with the liger.
IS also GRRRRRRRRRRREAT with kids.
we have a 6 month old lab that is nuts about my boy. Sleeps with him, runs with him, and is becoming his best friend. So far, my vote is lab.
He is amazing.
I have to agree with hte above as well. My boy "hugs" the dog with a full on headlock. Dog LOVES it.
He is amazing.
I have to agree with hte above as well. My boy "hugs" the dog with a full on headlock. Dog LOVES it.
Is the dog staying inside the house with you? How much of a family role will the pet fulfill? How big of a concern is the shedding?
Viszla were mentioned - we have two. I love the breed, grew up with them in my home. They won't do much for defense against a cougar besides make a lot of noise if they are spooked. Protective watchdogs they are not.
They do not smell, and the shedding is very controllable compared to other breeds. Very intelligent and trainable, they become very attached to their families. I'm not worried one bit about having ours around children or babies. Vizslas are super high energy (they are bird dogs, what do you expect). They will demand a lot of time, and often have separation anxiety issues, but this can be overcome.
Life is too short to live with ugly dogs.
Viszla were mentioned - we have two. I love the breed, grew up with them in my home. They won't do much for defense against a cougar besides make a lot of noise if they are spooked. Protective watchdogs they are not.
They do not smell, and the shedding is very controllable compared to other breeds. Very intelligent and trainable, they become very attached to their families. I'm not worried one bit about having ours around children or babies. Vizslas are super high energy (they are bird dogs, what do you expect). They will demand a lot of time, and often have separation anxiety issues, but this can be overcome.
Life is too short to live with ugly dogs.
All three GSDs that my family has had while I was growing up have lived past 12 years old. Maybe if you don't buy from a puppy mill you won't run into those problems as much.
"And it would make it smarter too."
After ignoring your grammatical error here, I have to say not so fast, my friend. What type of collie are you talking about, and where's the proof?
i have a lab wolf mix and for what ever reason he has bonded with me, if i walk out the door he is right beside me, not to say he would not protect my kids he just did not bond with them.
Is the dog staying inside the house with you? How much of a family role will the pet fulfill? How big of a concern is the shedding?
Viszla were mentioned - we have two. I love the breed, grew up with them in my home. They won't do much for defense against a cougar besides make a lot of noise if they are spooked. Protective watchdogs they are not.
They do not smell, and the shedding is very controllable compared to other breeds. Very intelligent and trainable, they become very attached to their families. I'm not worried one bit about having ours around children or babies. Vizslas are super high energy (they are bird dogs, what do you expect). They will demand a lot of time, and often have separation anxiety issues, but this can be overcome.
Life is too short to live with ugly dogs.
Why do you need an e-collar on it while hiking out in the middle of nowhere?
Tofu, Chows have a really high ratio of bites, one of the highest. Many homeowners policies now base some of your premium on your dog type. Pits, Rotts and Chows are high risk dogs according to my agent, I had a German Rott and way the most loyal lovable dog but was still agressive.
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I have actually considered a full size poodle.
they don't shed, have hair instead of fur, don't smell, have webbed feet and swim well...also, despite the common perception, they are quite ferocious and protective.
they look pretty good when not all poofed out by some old lady...
they don't shed, have hair instead of fur, don't smell, have webbed feet and swim well...also, despite the common perception, they are quite ferocious and protective.
they look pretty good when not all poofed out by some old lady...
He is not too concerned with that. He put tile in the house to make it easier to sweep up the hair from his brow.
The collars vibrate as well as shock. It is a very rare situation where they require anything but the vibrate. We've worked with them long enough that they know the vibrate means get your ass back to me ASAP.
They are big running dogs. Even with packs, they often range out of earshot, or we loose the visual in the heavy forest. It is ridiculously handy to be able to touch a button and have them haul ass back, instead of hollering or whistling.
It is more for their safety than anything. We backpack a ton with them, and they are essential communication tools for us.
I kind of partial to Goldens.
So besides them, my list would be ...
Flat Coat Retriever (awesome dog, active and friendly)
Lab
Irish Setter
Airedale
Our neighbor has an Airedale. The dog has a wonderful personality and is extremely patient with the neighborhood kids. I've always liked the water dogs, but the more time I spend around this one, the better I like the breed.
That's a good looking poodle you posted Jeb.
So besides them, my list would be ...
Flat Coat Retriever (awesome dog, active and friendly)
Lab
Irish Setter
Airedale
Our neighbor has an Airedale. The dog has a wonderful personality and is extremely patient with the neighborhood kids. I've always liked the water dogs, but the more time I spend around this one, the better I like the breed.
That's a good looking poodle you posted Jeb.