Okay guys, lets put our minds together on this one.
Friends of mine are looking at getting a dog. They wouldn't mind going with a mixed breed, but would prefer a purebred just because they would then have a better idea of what to expect. They are looking for a puppy to raise, but haven't ruled out rescuing an adult dog if it's the right one for them.
The requirements:
They're looking for a true "gentle giant". They want a BIG dog. Giant even. We're talking 80lbs +
Both have had big dogs with family, but this would be their first dog on their own. They'd prefer something less on the stubborn side, simply because they've never done this on their own and don't want to meet TOO many obstacles when training. One of the things they have expressed is that they want a dog they (with training of course) can trust off leash. They don't want to have to worry that it's going to catch a scent or see something and run off, ignoring them completely (so scent hounds and sight hounds are out, unless you know of an exception).
There aren't currently any children, but there will be in the next 5 years or less. They want a family dog.
They want a dog with average energy. They will walk it daily, take it for a good run/romp at least once a week. They'd like a dog that's docile in the house.
Grooming req's, drool, etc. aren't a problem. They are not neat freaks, and don't mind paying a groomer.
OH - it can't have any sort of aggression towards other animals or dogs. They have a cat and all their friends have dogs
I think that's about everything...
I of course suggested a Newfie, as they're my favourites and seem to meet what they're looking for, but what else is there?
Friends of mine are looking at getting a dog. They wouldn't mind going with a mixed breed, but would prefer a purebred just because they would then have a better idea of what to expect. They are looking for a puppy to raise, but haven't ruled out rescuing an adult dog if it's the right one for them.
The requirements:
They're looking for a true "gentle giant". They want a BIG dog. Giant even. We're talking 80lbs +
Both have had big dogs with family, but this would be their first dog on their own. They'd prefer something less on the stubborn side, simply because they've never done this on their own and don't want to meet TOO many obstacles when training. One of the things they have expressed is that they want a dog they (with training of course) can trust off leash. They don't want to have to worry that it's going to catch a scent or see something and run off, ignoring them completely (so scent hounds and sight hounds are out, unless you know of an exception).
There aren't currently any children, but there will be in the next 5 years or less. They want a family dog.
They want a dog with average energy. They will walk it daily, take it for a good run/romp at least once a week. They'd like a dog that's docile in the house.
Grooming req's, drool, etc. aren't a problem. They are not neat freaks, and don't mind paying a groomer.
OH - it can't have any sort of aggression towards other animals or dogs. They have a cat and all their friends have dogs
I think that's about everything...
I of course suggested a Newfie, as they're my favourites and seem to meet what they're looking for, but what else is there?
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