Dog breed suggestions

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

I've been posting in the thread from @Reverend Conehead but it got me thinking that I really miss having a dog. Both of mine died in the last year or so and while I said I don't want another one, I have to admit that I really miss it. I'm strongly considering it now. I've given every dog I've had a great life so I feel like I should continue that.

I'm sure this topic has been posted multiple times before but I am looking for breed suggestions. Mods, please resurrect an old thread if you have one. Every dog I've ever had was a mutt that I rescued so I will likely go that way again, but the breeds still matter because I might go in a different direction this time. I've had a Rhodesian Ridgeback mixed with a Lab, a Doberman / Shepard mix. Most recently a Beagle / Chihuahua mix and a Scottie / Chihuahua mix.

I should add that I like a more relaxed breed like Labs. I don't want a dog that I have to walk 3 times a day to keep it sane.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Basset hound. Not a dog you see around a bunch. Chill dogs and they always look so sad

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

Basset hound. Not a dog you see around a bunch. Chill dogs and they always look so sad

Another breed I like and another a friend had two of them. I remember his had a lot of ear issues. I'm assuming because of the long, floppy ears?

 

[Tabascocat]

It depends on your situation. At home or gone a lot? Plan on taking the dog everywhere? Have a backyard? Want a chick magnet?

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

It depends on your situation. At home or gone a lot? Plan on taking the dog everywhere? Have a backyard? Want a chick magnet?

I work full time but otherwise, I'm at home. I may get to work more from home soon. I don't really take dogs with me when I go somewhere. Have a fenced, but somewhat small backyard. Have a wife so no need for a chick magnet.

 

[Tabascocat]

I work full time but otherwise, I'm at home. I may get to work more from home soon. I don't really take dogs with me when I go somewhere. Have a fenced, but somewhat small backyard. Have a wife so no need for a chick magnet.

Sounds like a small dog is in your range. We have two chihuahua’s who are very dramatic but full of personality. We added a new dog last month, an Alaskan Klee Kai, which is a 12-15lb version of a Siberian Husky.

Let me tell you, if I wasn’t married…….that beautiful puppy would reel em in for me

She is full of energy though, non-stop looking for trouble.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

Sounds like a small dog is in your range. We have two chihuahua’s who are very dramatic but full of personality. We added a new dog last month, an Alaskan Klee Kai, which is a 12-15lb version of a Siberian Husky.

Let me tell you, if I wasn’t married…….that beautiful puppy would reel em in for me

She is full of energy though, non-stop looking for trouble.

As I've gotten older, I think I do prefer the smaller breeds. I kind of like a dog that can't kill me. I had to look up the Alaskan Klee Ka. Very cool.

 

[Runwildboys]

German Shepherds are the best breed, IMO, but if you don't like hair all over everything you've ever owned and every place you've ever been, maybe GSD isn't for you. You mentioned a Rhodesian Ridgeback. That's another great dog, and much less maintenance. Both breeds are intelligent, loyal, protective beyond belief, and fairly aloof, if you don't want a dog that demands constant attention. Border Collies and Australian Shepherds are great if you want a smaller dog.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

German Shepherds are the best breed, IMO, but if you don't like hair all over everything you've ever owned and every place you've ever been, maybe GSD isn't for you. You mentioned a Rhodesian Ridgeback. That's another great dog, and much less maintenance. Both breeds are intelligent, loyal, protective beyond belief, and fairly aloof, if you don't want a dog that demands constant attention. Border Collies and Australian Shepherds are great if you want a smaller dog.

I've always liked German Shepherds and yes, Rhodesian Ridgebacks are great dogs. I've considered getting another of those but the one I had was over 100 pounds. We've downsized to a 1400 square foot house so it might be too much dog now. Is the Australian Shepherd the Mad Max dog?

 

[Runwildboys]

I've always liked German Shepherds and yes, Rhodesian Ridgebacks are great dogs. I've considered getting another of those but the one I had was over 100 pounds. We've downsized to a 1400 square foot house so it might be too much dog now. Is the Australian Shepherd the Mad Max dog?

No, that was an Australian Cattle Dog. Smaller than the Shepherd, but not much, and certainly not as good looking as the Shepherd, IMO.

 

[Runwildboys]

I've always liked German Shepherds and yes, Rhodesian Ridgebacks are great dogs. I've considered getting another of those but the one I had was over 100 pounds. We've downsized to a 1400 square foot house so it might be too much dog now. Is the Australian Shepherd the Mad Max dog?

I have an 864 sq. ft. house, and my GSD was 105 lbs. As long as the dog isn't hyper, you'll be fine. That said, I think the average male Rhody is about 75 lbs., though my father's was probably close to 100.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

I have an 864 sq. ft. house, and my GSD was 105 lbs. As long as the dog isn't hyper, you'll be fine. That said, I think the average male Rhody is about 75 lbs., though my father's was probably close to 100.

The vet said mine was a Ridgeback / Lab mix but I always wondered if that was accurate. He pretty much looked like a full blooded Ridgeback with the full ridge on his back, but maybe a larger head than normal. I think the last time he was weighed, he was 105 and he was not overweight. I wonder if he was a mixed with another larger breed. He ended up getting cancer and I had the choice to have him put down or have one of his front legs amputated. I'm a firm believer in putting the dog down if they are going to suffer but the vet convinced me he would still have a good life with only 3 legs. I was skeptical but I went with it. He lived 3-4 more years and was always running around the yard on his 3 legs. They are incredibly athletic dogs.

 

[Corso]

My wife's sister just had a litter of Frenchies and she gave us one because she admires how much we care for our dogs.

This little boogie is the funniest monster. Super smart. Crazy tons of personality.
I work at home, but that doesn't mean I'm paying tons of attention to the dogs. I'm working.

The ancient mummy needs constant pee pee walks and I get that. The middle one is a totes lapdog, but he knows his place while I work.
They're both super mellow.

This Frenchie? Just talks and talks and talks and likes what she likes a ton and dislikes what she dislikes a ton.
Not barking, just talking. It's amazingly hilarious. Smart too. Takes to training like yo.

I smile so much with this baby girl... I'm glad we have her.

 

[Runwildboys]

The vet said mine was a Ridgeback / Lab mix but I always wondered if that was accurate. He pretty much looked like a full blooded Ridgeback with the full ridge on his back, but maybe a larger head than normal. I think the last time he was weighed, he was 105 and he was not overweight. I wonder if he was a mixed with another larger breed. He ended up getting cancer and I had the choice to have him put down or have one of his front legs amputated. I'm a firm believer in putting the dog down if they are going to suffer but the vet convinced me he would still have a good life with only 3 legs. I was skeptical but I went with it. He lived 3-4 more years and was always running around the yard on his 3 legs. They are incredibly athletic dogs.

They have to be athletic. As I'm sure you know, they were bred to hunt lions. Those dogs can fight!

 

[Runwildboys]

My wife's sister just had a litter of Frenchies and she gave us one because she admires how much we care for our dogs.

This little boogie is the funniest monster. Super smart. Crazy tons of personality.
I work at home, but that doesn't mean I'm paying tons of attention to the dogs. I'm working.

The ancient mummy needs constant pee pee walks and I get that. The middle one is a totes lapdog, but he knows his place while I work.
They're both super mellow.

This Frenchie? Just talks and talks and talks and likes what she likes a ton and dislikes what she dislikes a ton.
Not barking, just talking. It's amazingly hilarious. Smart too. Takes to training like yo.

I smile so much with this baby girl... I'm glad we have her.

Cute dogs, but I feel bad for them, and any pug nosed breed.

 

[Corso]

Cute dogs, but I feel bad for them, and any pug nosed breed.

Agreed. Ancient mummy is pug/pit.
I call him my pig.

Never had any serious issues with his breathing, or anything, but the snoring!

And now I have two snorers!

Wait...

Now my wife has three snorers!

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

My wife's sister just had a litter of Frenchies and she gave us one because she admires how much we care for our dogs.

This little boogie is the funniest monster. Super smart. Crazy tons of personality.
I work at home, but that doesn't mean I'm paying tons of attention to the dogs. I'm working.

The ancient mummy needs constant pee pee walks and I get that. The middle one is a totes lapdog, but he knows his place while I work.
They're both super mellow.

This Frenchie? Just talks and talks and talks and likes what she likes a ton and dislikes what she dislikes a ton.
Not barking, just talking. It's amazingly hilarious. Smart too. Takes to training like yo.

I smile so much with this baby girl... I'm glad we have her.

Nice! I've never had that breed.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

They have to be athletic. As I'm sure you know, they were bred to hunt lions. Those dogs can fight!

Yep, they are bad ***.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

Agreed. Ancient mummy is pug/pit.
I call him my pig.

Never had any serious issues with his breathing, or anything, but the snoring!

And now I have two snorers!

Wait...

Now my wife has three snorers!

My Beagle / Chihuahua mix snored like crazy. I would have to wake him up sometimes just so we could hear the TV.

 

[Corso]

Nice! I've never had that breed.

Me neither. Closest is Ancient Mummy who is a pit/pug, but he seems mostly pit.

He had a ton of personality too, but he's ancient mummy now so he slowed down.

Still goes cray cray at dinner time though so I know he still has his spark!