Recommend A Dog Breed

miss_elle · 07-05-2009, 01:49 PM

We've decided to get a new puppy at the end of the year, however are unsure of the breed we'd want - something around the size of a beagle would be perfect.

Does anyone have any recommendations of a good breed? Plus, is it better to get male or female? We've had male corgi's in the past.

Mrs Frog · 07-05-2009, 02:36 PM

I have a chocolate labrador,he thinks he is human,he is fab

trulytortoises · 07-05-2009, 04:42 PM

my partners mam & dad had a border collie called patch he sadly passed away last year but he was quite old. He was so soft and gentle and such a friendly dog, they are a lovely breed border collies

EJ · 07-05-2009, 04:57 PM

Personally I like a dog who will kill for it's keeper... and is capable of doing so... First choice... Bull Mastiff... then Rottie... German Sheapard.

I'm currently taking care of a boarder collie... it is a seriously cool dog. I told the daughter... when she leaves... the dog is payment for services rendered.

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Originally Posted by trulytortoises

my partners mam & dad had a border collie called patch he sadly passed away last year but he was quite old. He was so soft and gentle and such a friendly dog, they are a lovely breed border collies

lisa · 07-05-2009, 05:00 PM

It would depend on what your life style is like.

There is a website you can put in somethings about yourself and it give you a list of breeds to look into, maybe worth googeling

EJ · 07-05-2009, 05:17 PM

Another point... a female is so much easier to control... for some reason... not kidding.

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Originally Posted by stells

A Staffordshire bull terrier bitch... give one a good home... to many are becoming victims of bad ownership... and the hype that surrounds them

Mine is loving... loyal... and such a great companion.. i will NEVER find another dog like her..

alicia · 07-05-2009, 05:21 PM

i have a bearded colly cross, and he is the most adorable thing! i swear he can understand english and i think he thinks he's human too. i prefer the mixed breeds as they seem to have less health problems than pure breeds, especially in old age.

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07-05-2009, 05:53 PM

a lot really depends on your life style and how much exercise you can give, terriers can be a handfull, but saying that staffie bitches are very very good dogs ,
some breeds are daft,

some are sneeky

, but i wont mention breeds as i am bound to upset someone
GSD are fantastic dogs, but i would choose a dog in that breed over a bitch as the bitches are much more protective
beagles are very much a pack dog and need strong handling

terrypin · 07-05-2009, 06:05 PM

hi i would go for a male rottie, stable temperament and lots of character.
terry

EJ · 07-05-2009, 06:09 PM

gotta disagree on a male... too unstable.

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Originally Posted by terrypin

hi i would go for a male rottie, stable temperament and lots of character.
terry

07-05-2009, 01:49 PM	#1
miss_elle Member Incubating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North London Posts: 165	Recommend A Dog Breed We've decided to get a new puppy at the end of the year, however are unsure of the breed we'd want - something around the size of a beagle would be perfect. Does anyone have any recommendations of a good breed? Plus, is it better to get male or female? We've had male corgi's in the past.

07-05-2009, 02:36 PM	#2
Mrs Frog Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,419	I have a chocolate labrador,he thinks he is human,he is fab __________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1442...06053/?fref=nf

07-05-2009, 04:42 PM	#3
trulytortoises Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 634	my partners mam & dad had a border collie called patch he sadly passed away last year but he was quite old. He was so soft and gentle and such a friendly dog, they are a lovely breed border collies __________________ ~Beth~ 1.1.0- THB- williow(f) & cavalli(m)

07-05-2009, 05:00 PM	#5
lisa Member Hatched Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Devon Posts: 371	It would depend on what your life style is like. There is a website you can put in somethings about yourself and it give you a list of breeds to look into, maybe worth googeling __________________

07-05-2009, 05:21 PM	#7
alicia Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: waterlooville, Hampshire Posts: 2,328	i have a bearded colly cross, and he is the most adorable thing! i swear he can understand english and i think he thinks he's human too. i prefer the mixed breeds as they seem to have less health problems than pure breeds, especially in old age. x __________________ 0.0.2 graeca ibera

07-05-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
purplelinda Guest Posts: n/a	a lot really depends on your life style and how much exercise you can give, terriers can be a handfull, but saying that staffie bitches are very very good dogs , some breeds are daft, some are sneeky, but i wont mention breeds as i am bound to upset someone GSD are fantastic dogs, but i would choose a dog in that breed over a bitch as the bitches are much more protective beagles are very much a pack dog and need strong handling

07-05-2009, 06:05 PM	#9
terrypin Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: jersey c.i. Posts: 2,928	hi i would go for a male rottie, stable temperament and lots of character. terry __________________ these are my own opinions do with them what you will. _________________

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