Rhodesian and boxer, so they tell me. Rescued from the county shelter. Smartest dog I’ve ever had. Wants, no he demands, exercise which is a bit of a challenge at 100+. Going to try him at hiking when it cools down. I wish I was still running my 3 miles a day.
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Starrs
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We have an Akita, she is very loyal and very much pack oriented. She likes most people but not very many other dogs. The breed is very intelligent and can be a handful if you do not fully understand "pack mentality". Whichever dog you choose I highly recommend "Raising the perfect puppy" by the Monks of New Skeete. They raise dogs for military, police, etc. and have a very effective and unique training style that I have used on the past 4 Akitas that we have had. Mitsu is by far the most social Akita I have ever had, I was raised with Akitas, I have pictures of me in diapers (circa 1965) crawling all over our big male Kuma...... They are awesome companions, they will defend their pack with everything they have to the death...... something to keep in mind if you choose this breed.........
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Those are awesome dogs. We are dealing with some food aggression currently with our 18 month old pup. He is very protective and can be scary at times even tho he is only 30 lbs! Hand feeding him now, and it seems to be working. My GF is in FL this week, so he is really loving the fact that she is gone lol.
tquig01
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English Bulldogs, not very smart, not very fast, but hilarious with so much personality. I've never had 2 dogs that just crack me up like these guys.
Here's Monty and his little buddy Wally.
Here's Monty and his little buddy Wally.
My dogs a total mixed breed but she has a hell of a nose and is relatively smart and healthy. She’s great because she’s happy just sleeping all day as much as she is going for long walks or hikes. She does struggle a bit in the heat though.
I've had lots of dogs (and different types of active breeds). My Border Collie is all gimped up with arthritis, so she is a shell of her former self. I've gotten used to the less active dog and figure I will try an English Bulldog next. How active are yours?
They are both very active, but run out of steam very quickly. 15-20 minutes of insanity, then a 4 hour nap.....Repeat.
My boy has cancer, the vet says he might make Christmas. The drugs sure make the pain go away. He still loves the water...
Bababooey
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I am sorry for his cancer, and what you are facing. I've been there several times, it sucks.
My Australian Cattle Dog (RIP) loved Jeep rides. He looked and acted like the ACD in the Aaron Rodgers state farm commercials.
Ted
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Jax and Holly. Pit Bull and Jack Russell terrier. The one on the right has a higher IQ than most people.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
If treaded right
Loyal affectionate friendly
And look after the little kids
Very protective
They call them the nanny dog
My Staffy is about the best you could have
And as soon as I say Jeep she's at the door ready to go
Even sits up waiting for me to put her car harness on
If treaded right
Loyal affectionate friendly
And look after the little kids
Very protective
They call them the nanny dog
My Staffy is about the best you could have
And as soon as I say Jeep she's at the door ready to go
Even sits up waiting for me to put her car harness on
Absolutely love English Bulldogs! If I see one across the street I’m coming over to say high. Their personality has to be the best of any breed. Your description of them is spot on. I have had five in my adult life and had to let the last to go recently. One made it to 9.5 and the other almost 11. We’re coming up on a year since the last one passed away and have put a deposit on a French Bulldog. Hopefully she has at least half the goofiest packed in half the size.
Beautiful bullies BTW If your dogs struggle with ear and tail problems send me a message. We have an all natural oils mixture that helped our guys late in life.
There is a book "Raising the Perfect Puppy" by The Monks of New Skeete, they raise Shepherds in a monastery in up-state New York. They do a very good job of explaining "pack mentality" and how large breeds (such as Akitas) that are not so far removed from their wolf ancestors. I do not advocate striking a dog, but I do strongly advocate establishing the owner as the alpha, their spouse as the beta, and so forth until the dog is the lowest ranking member of the pack. This can be done without striking or beating....if you would like more info pm me....I have had akitas for more than 50 years. I am 53 years old and have pictures of me as a toddler in diapers climbing all over out male akita......
LOL, in this day and age that is not a very profound statement!!!!! I like my dog better than most people!