[Rawhide]

Originally Posted by choicez

Anyway, I really don't wanna make this thread a debate about pitbulls

Nether do I - been there a million times with pitbull owners already. They all say how wonderful the breed is and so on. The owner of that particular dog claimed it was such a "loving and friendly dog for years". He had a ticking time bomb the whole time. Bottom line, it *wasn't* a border collie or a lab that attacked my 3rd grader, it was a pitbull.

I certainly wouldn't have one around children, but it's free country and all that, so do your thing.

Not going any further on this because it still gets me riled up after all these years. I hate those dogs with every fiber of my being and always will.

[DougLikesBMW]

Such a damn goober...just one of my dogs

[eaglesfan83]

Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

^ that's hilarious...anyone have a siberian husky? what's their temperment like?

I do have one and his temperment is great. I did alot of research beforhand. have always wanted a Siberian since I was young. Found a great breeder and talked to her previous puppy buyers from the two parents before buying. He is perfect, super smart, cute, and a great dog! They do require alot of exercise are do better with at least one other dog but they are great companions!

[DESI4life10]

Here are some pictures of Candy. She is a 5 year old Shih tzu (Born on Canada Day ):



Taking a break:



Piss off..Can't you see I am sleeping :

[doc1911]

Roxie, a female Dogue De Bordeaux at a bout 2 years. She is now about 125lbs. A big sweetheart.

[ni66ale]

thecinestudio.com


heres 1/4 of my dogs =]

[c0nstant]

omg :3

[matt]

Originally Posted by jh valley

omg :3

where is your avatar from?
Ive seen it in the misc...

[c0nstant]

Originally Posted by matt

where is your avatar from?
Ive seen it in the misc...

i picked it up from another forum i'm on

[BMWinNorthdakota]

Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

Such a damn goober...just one of my dogs

[Day Laborer]

Lhasa Apso

[infinitekidM2C]

^ cute..i see lots of girls using that dog as an accessory where i'm from

[Seabiscuit]

Originally Posted by Kyoshi71

My Rhodesian Ridgeback

How much excercise does your dog get? I really want a RR, but im wondering how much the activity they really need.

[stimpy]

Originally Posted by Seabiscuit

How much excercise does your dog get? I really want a RR, but im wondering how much the activity they really need.

My buddy has a RR and it pretty much requires daily walks/runs plus other outside activity is a nice bonus.

Very active dog.

[Seabiscuit]

Originally Posted by stimpy

My buddy has a RR and it pretty much requires daily walks/runs plus other outside activity is a nice bonus.

Very active dog.

Well theres a dog park about a mile away so I'd be taking the dog there about an hour a day, plus maybe a jog 4-5 days a week.

Any other suggestions for a short haired, mid to large sized dog?
I was also considering a vizsla

[darkcloud]

Originally Posted by Seabiscuit

Any other suggestions for a short haired, mid to large sized dog?

You want a lab.

I get it, too many people have them blah blah blah. But you seem to want an active yet laid back dog. My lab will go and go and go for hours if needed or wants to. Yet she'll sit in the house all day and sleep on the couch with the wife and I if we want to be lazy and not bother us once and be fully content. They will do whatever you want to do.

You'll be hard pressed to find such a smart, loving, loyal, athletic and lazy dog. They really are a jack of all trades dog.

[Seabiscuit]

Originally Posted by darkcloud

You want a lab.

I get it, too many people have them blah blah blah. But you seem to want an active yet laid back dog. My lab will go and go and go for hours if needed or wants to. Yet she'll sit in the house all day and sleep on the couch with the wife and I if we want to be lazy and not bother us once and be fully content. They will do whatever you want to do.

You'll be hard pressed to find such a smart, loving, loyal, athletic and lazy dog. They really are a jack of all trades dog.

Yea a couple member of my extended family have labs. For some reason ive just never really been into them. They are great dogs though, just not my style haha.

[darkcloud]

Originally Posted by Seabiscuit

I was also considering a vizsla

You added this after my above comment.

My best friend has a Vizsla. Great dog. Much like a lab but a hell of a lot more energy and much much faster runner. Not that either are a bad thing but my buddy had HAD to go home every day at lunch to let the dog burn off some steam for 20 or so minutes let alone dedicate a good amount of time a night to the dog. I wasn't too crazy with their short coat, it's almost hairless. Kinda bothers me personally.

Eitherway a great dog. If you want something more high strung then this could be your dog. A lot like a lab though but requires a lot more activity and attention.

[Seabiscuit]

Originally Posted by darkcloud

You added this after my above comment.

My best friend has a Vizsla. Great dog. Much like a lab but a hell of a lot more energy and much much faster runner. Not that either are a bad thing but my buddy had HAD to go home every day at lunch to let the dog burn off some steam for 20 or so minutes let alone dedicate a good amount of time a night to the dog. I wasn't too crazy with their short coat, it's almost hairless. Kinda bothers me personally.

Eitherway a great dog. If you want something more high strung then this could be your dog. A lot like a lab though but requires a lot more activity and attention.

Yea, thats pretty ridiculous. haha
It seems like all the dogs i find myself liking require a shit load of activity.

Do you know how far/ fast a RR can run? Like perhaps trail a bicycle for 10 miles? haha

[BTM]

Originally Posted by Seabiscuit

Well theres a dog park about a mile away so I'd be taking the dog there about an hour a day, plus maybe a jog 4-5 days a week.

Any other suggestions for a short haired, mid to large sized dog?
I was also considering a vizsla

Vizsla's are beautiful dogs and are very affectionate, playful, and energetic. These traits are what draw many to this breed, but believe me after dogsitting a Vizsla for an extended period of time it can become taxing. It's certainly not for everyone, but for those who want to play with a dog, walk it for extended periods (maybe run if you can keep it's attention span in check) and otherwise constantly be mauled (in a good way) by a big lovable lug they are great. It should be noted that I seem to have experience with a more hyperactive example than others seem to be...passing other Vizslas on walks "mine" would be the only one to go nuts and try and chase after the other

[darkcloud]

Originally Posted by Seabiscuit

Do you know how far/ fast a RR can run? Like perhaps trail a bicycle for 10 miles? haha

No clue, but if I was forced to guess it would be somewhere around a lab or vizsla.

I would not recommend making any dog run for 10 miles keeping up with a bike. Maybe 3-5. Not so much that they can't but the wear and tear you would be putting on their joints and pads would be substantial from running on pavement constantly. Most dogs in general weren't really built for long distance running/jogging but more medium range and bursts of speed. Friends of mine who train for marathons and take their dogs with them usually run a route that loops back past their house and grab the dog for the final few miles.

Even wolves who travel long distances a day don't do it at a constant jog/run.

[radix]

Originally Posted by Seabiscuit

Well theres a dog park about a mile away so I'd be taking the dog there about an hour a day, plus maybe a jog 4-5 days a week.

Any other suggestions for a short haired, mid to large sized dog?
I was also considering a vizsla

doberman?