Which type of large dog would be a good pet?
@actualfactual (57)
United States
December 30, 2008 9:29am CST
Hi
I need advice. What type of large dog would be a good pet. Our German Shepherd died. I like the looks of Great Danes, Mastiffs, and Saint Bernards, but also Shepherds. I would like a dog that does not shed a great lot. A dog that could be protective of our home and family. Any personal experience you guys have to share to help with this choice?
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@lisa0502 (1724)
• Canada
30 Dec 08
In my personal opinion I would have to say a mix breed of shepherd and husky. I have one and he is great. He is very very protective of my family but he is such a big teddy bear when it comes to the family. We have 8 kids and his disposition is so wonderful.
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@actualfactual (57)
• United States
30 Dec 08
Glad to hear they are good with kids. I think they are really good looking dogs, both shepherds and huskies. I think I should check rescue organizations also.
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@fasttalker (2796)
• United States
30 Dec 08
My vote goes for the husky. They are very loyal dogs and also quite entertaining. The only thing is you need to have a lot of room for them to run. Th don't like being confined and they love cold weather. If you live in a very warm climate they may not be a good choice either. I have two of them the one pictured, and his mother. They are the best dogs ever!
@actualfactual (57)
• United States
30 Dec 08
They are very sharp looking dogs. It does get pretty cold here in the winter, and not too bad in the summer. I forgot to say that I have kids, but I imagine if I got the dog young it could be raised around the kids and be fine. Do they shed a lot?
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@fasttalker (2796)
• United States
31 Dec 08
They are very good with kids. I do not keep mine in the house but yes they do shed a lot in the summer. Mine got shot accidentally a few weeks ago and I had to keep him in the house for 2 weeks while he healed and I decided that he was way too big for me to keep in! LOL He did fine and would probably be ok if he had been trained for the house from a pup but he was uneasy being indoors and so was I! LOL
