Best Dogs for Game
04-14-2013, 07:01 PM
Thanks Ringo, appreciate it. I love boxers, never met one I didn't like, and I don't think anyone else has either. I'm not a huge fan of the slightly bulging eyes and brachycephalic face, but they are handsome in their way. They're clowns, and they really win people over, plus if you meet anyone who knows a boxer, it's an instant connection.
Whippets? Really fun to get high off of. Kidding. Personally I'm not a huge fan of their looks, but they're really good around other people, not very barky, and are quiet indoors.They are very smart, and very easy to train, they can seriously learn a new trick in minutes. They're a disappointing breed if you like to roughhouse with dogs, as they can be kind of jittery and don't like to be roughly handled. I don't know your situation, but frequent access to a large fenced yard is a must because they need to run. They're sighthounds, and if they see something they want to chase, hell or high water won't keep them away. They're not good with cats, either. I wouldn't really recommend them as a wingdog, though.
If anyone on this forum asks me, I'm assuming that they're a single guy who lives in a an apartment in a well-populated area, who has no children but interacts with kids every now and then, has had experience with dogs, has enough time for a dog but not loads of time, doesn't want to bother with too much shedding or slobber, wants an outgoing but not overly boisterous dog that will receive positive attention from people, specifically women, and has no other pets, save for a cat or something that lives in a tank.
That's a beautiful dog InternationalPlayboy. Golden retrievers are friendly, great with kids, and great-looking, but they shed and frequent brushing is essential. If you (in the general sense) like to wear dark clothing, you need to lintroll like a motherfucker whenever you leave your house with any lighter colored dogs. They need a good deal of exercise, too. Those are the only real downsides, though.
jdevoy had a great suggestion with the Shiba Inu, I was going to recommend that as another option for Ensam if he wanted to go with a smaller dog. They're not natural people pleasers, and training isn't the easiest, plus most are kind of aloof in public, but chicks dig 'em.
I love scenthounds of all types, but they aren't easy to train. You need to be very alpha with them, most people who own them are hunters. They're highly distractable and can get themselves lost, but can also find their way home if they do. Good news is, if you take them for regular walks, they do fine living in apartments. Basset hounds are awesome. Really cute as puppies, and they don't need a lot of exercise. Beagles are small very friendly, can be rather high strung, and need more exercise. I had a beagle/lab mix I had to give to my brother when I moved, she's an awesome dog. Coonhounds are great companion dogs, but need a lot of alpha from their owners, and they're on the larger side. They're lazy, but they need frequent exercise to keep them lean. Bloodhounds are really cool, I have a friend with a pair. They're really good-natured dogs, and love attention, but get territorial at home. They drool a LOT though, so if you're a clean and tidy sort of person, you probably wouldn't dig 'em. They get pretty damn big, too.
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