I need help on this dog problem!?

Golden Retriever- Very Smart, Easy to train, fun loving, great with kids, love to swim

Labrador Retriever-Very genetic, love to swim as well, love to go on runs, also good with kids life span around 12-13 years old, loyal dogs.

Labradoodle- Which is a combination of the two, they don't shed must, and have a nice short curly coat but do need to be groomed every couple of months

I am not sure whether you have kids or not but all 3 above are great with kids.

German Shepard- Large, can be up to 120lbs depending on what the mother and father were. Extremely loyal, do have enlarged spleens that can be deadly later in life however, they typically live to about 12-13 yrs old. Follow you every where you go, and protect you. Love long walks.

Greyhound- Large, Fast, Loving, good with kids and other dogs. Especially need homes now that they shut down the tracks in Massachusetts. Easy to take care, typically in good health

I have had all kinds of dogs growing up. If you are an active person with a decent size yard I would suggest an Australian Sheperd, German Sheperd, Doberman Pincher, Siberian Husky, Rottweiler, or a Weimerheimer. The Husky breed doesn't tend to be a very good watch dog and can be destructive or escape artists if they don't get enough attention.If you want a large breed dog that is more on the lazy side, then pretty much any of the bull breeds would work. They can be more of an independant dog that is content with playing with the family or laying around all day. Bullmastiff, American bulldog, or a Boxer. Most people won't tell you that with larger breed dogs it is very important that you limit there activities as a puppy. Limiting activities to a couple hours a day, can help prevent hip and joint problems when the dog starts to get older. I currently have a Boxer he is one of the best family dogs I have ever had. He loves the water so we can take him to the river with us, he is a great guard dog, or he can hang out in the house with me while I do chores. Hope this helps.

Each breed has pros and cons--just getting a big dog isn't what you need, you have to match the dog to you, your living place and your ability to deal with them. Herding dogs take a lot of work or they get bored and destructive. VERY large dogs have hip problems. Some have prey issues (huskies and greyhounds are not safe around cats and small dogs). Go to the AKC dog site and look at the large breeds, then take some time to do google searches on each one to find out the good and bad of each breed. Then make your decision.

First thing - I'm not meaning to be rude or anything, but getting a dog is a big thing - make sure you've thought about every aspect of dog ownership thoroughly before going ahead with it and to be honest I think you should really choose a breed on its suitability for your lifestyle rather than it's size. Also bear in mind that big dos tend to live shorter lives than small dogs and they are more prone to bone problems that could cost a lot of money in vets bills. I'm sorry if it seems like like I'm trying to make you sound stupid, for all I know you could be a vet who has had dogs all your life, but that's the best advice I can give you so I thought I'd write that first.

Anyway, on to my answer

I would say get either an Alaskan Malamute or a Japanese Akita if you want a big dog. Malamutes are basically like big fluffy huskies, they were bred as sled dogs and they are are lovely - they are gorgeous and they look like wolves but they are hyper and they need a lot of exercise so they can get fat if you don't exercise them enough and they also get hot because of their thick coat (which needs regular grooming) so it's normally recommended that you buy a paddling pool for them to cool down in in the summer. They are really loyal and great dogs.

Akitas were originally bred as police dogs and guard dogs in japan. They are beautiful dogs and they are huge. Most have a really good temperament but if you get from bad stock they can be aggressive. The long haired variety are usually better natured but they get hot and need grooming like a malamute. They are extremely loyal and they will protect you which if you're attacked but you won't be because loads of people find them intimidating. They are really good dogs though, honestly, I know several and all have an excellent temperament - completely non-aggressive. My brother has an akita and a malamute and they are really sweet but both have to be well socialised when pups to make sure they're good with other dogs.

I have a whippet, she is small but amazing - I'd recommend a whippet to everyone because they will fit in with everyone's lifestyle and it gives you such adrenaline to watch them run at 30+ miles an hour!

Oh and I've just remembered about greyhounds - I love them - they are just big whippets, with a similar loyal friendly temperament, but even faster and often HUGE. We were going to get one but they were too big so when a whippet came along we settled on that instead. So I would recommend a greyhound - there are loads of them, often only about 2 years old or even younger, in racing retirement centres waiting to find a new home. They are perfect if you want a big dog.

Hope this helps a bit - good luck in choosing anyway.

PS I wasn't trying to be rude at the start of the this answer - I was just trying to make sure you are sure about getting a dog x

It would help to know more about your lifestyle and experience with dogs.

What is your energy level? How often are you willing to walk and play with your dog? What is the weather like where you are, and how much space do you have (apartment, home, farm, etc)? How often are you willing to groom your dog? Does anyone you live with have dog allergies? If you can answer those questions, I could probably pick a few breeds that would work well for you.

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I have an airedale. She weighs 75 lbs. Great big dog. Doesn't shed. Very smart dog.

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