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A friend had one of these dogs and it was deaf. He was told it was a very common trait in this breed. Have you experienced that?
If they are double merle they have a 25% chance of blindness and 25% chance of deafness. I have a blue double merle and a patchwork (mix of merle, solid, black, tan, etc). Both are awesome, I'll never have another breed. They are not for everyone though, lots of work and they are a dominant breed so training is a must.
The song, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp by Led Zeppelin is a song about Robert Plant’s Dog which was a Merle.
Great points.
I was going to say Boston Terrier, but I guess that is out. We had a Boston for 14 years until we had to put him down a couple months ago and would definitely do another one if we decide to get another animal. Exercise needed is minimal, is great with kids, loves to please and play fetch, and is a very loving dog. They aren't your typical "small" dog and make a great house dog and family pet.
Neighbor has this dog. Very happy dog, big fan except that it takes the biggest ####s on my yard I have ever seen.
This breed is on my to do list. Always intrigued me. The one thing I've consistently read is that you better be active with this breed, they have near endless energy.
Love Cane Corsos but probably too much dog for Otis. My roommate in NYC used to have one. Still remember living in Chinatown/Soho area and all the Chinese people running away from me when I'd walk it down the street. That thing was a beast. Also great for meeting women outside of bars.
He's not gonna risk getting a lemon at the shelter. I'm sure he wants pure bloodlines where you can meet the mom/dad of the puppy to make sure it's gonna be a good dog.
I would second this. I had one for ten years until last January. She was an amazing dog. They are an amazing breed for so many reasons. I won't bore you with all the details, but really, research out this breed and see if their tendencies jive with your families expectations.
When I, a large, burly, lumberjack looking fellow walk my daughters peekapoo, Maggie Snowflake Sparkles, the neighbors get a smile. During the winter, to add to my humiliation, my wife puts a sweater on the dog. All part of being a dad.
I much prefer females. They are naturally a beta personality, looking for a pack leader. makes them easy to train and nurturing by nature. Much less likely to roam. of course the latter is somewhat curtailed by fixing them.
Yep I wouldn't get a Vizsla if you don't have an outside area suitable for a dog or have the time to take it for frequent and long walks.
That dog looks awesome. But 2 hours a day of exercise? Given that you are at work all day, Wifey is going to have to commit to a lot of daily walks and trips to the dog park unless you have a fenced in yard.
2hr a day dog walker is coffee $ for otisbigbottom said:
Honestly, unless your wife is willing to commit the time, this is really the right answer. It's not a decision to take lightly and it's not fair to the dog to not have the time to care for it every day.
Second the Boston if bigger dog isn't a dealbreaker.
There are breed specific rescues out there for damn near every breed imaginable. My neighbor just rescued a 2 year-old goldendoodle that is a great dog and came well-trained. My other neighbor just rescued a Great Pyrenees puppy from someone who had the dog shipped across the country and was second guessing their decision to manage such a big dog.
With little kids in my home, and their friends in the home, I just am not the guy to take that risk. And if the dog ends up a snapping, nasty jackhole and I have to give it up, that's three girls' hearts I've broken. Sorry, I'm not the one in a position to be dog saver guy.
its fair brohan but someday somewhere i hope you rescue a nonpitbull take that to the bank
