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Old August 5th 09, 11:42 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.misc
Debbie Webb
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Default What breed of dog should we get?

On Jul 26, 11:50*am, (Jack) wrote:
We live in the country and want a dog that will be a good outdoor dog.
We aren't looking for a house dog. *We have horses and chickens so we
want something compatible. *We have an English Setter that has been a
good dog but is getting old. *In deciding on another dog we want to
consider several things:

*We have coyotes that occassionally sneak up on our chickens even
during the day. * We want a dog that will protect our animals.

*We want a temperment that is compatible with kids. *We have grandkids
next door and a number of kids who come for horse training. *

*I have enjoyed the Setter temperment so I would like a likeable
friendly dog. * I also like the look of the Setter so we might just
get another one. *I don't hunt so he isn't used for that. *

Any suggestions and ideas will be appreciated. *


I strongly urge you to get a 3 - 5 year old great dane. They are
friendly and, in my experience, they avoid conflict at all costs. A
male would probably fair better with the wild animals. If nothing
else, maybe do a little research - they're a Great breed of dog.
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Old August 6th 09, 12:03 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.misc
Rocky[_2_]
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Default What breed of dog should we get?

Debbie Webb said in rec.pets.dogs.misc:

I strongly urge you to get a 3 - 5 year old great dane.


You recommend a Great Dane as an outside dog? What is your
thinking behind this?

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Old September 23rd 09, 05:15 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.misc
Granby
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Default What breed of dog should we get?

Am just lurking here but a Great Dane, for an outside dog who may have to
deal with coyotes? I wouldn't.
"Debbie Webb" wrote in message
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On Jul 26, 11:50 am, (Jack) wrote:
We live in the country and want a dog that will be a good outdoor dog.
We aren't looking for a house dog. We have horses and chickens so we
want something compatible. We have an English Setter that has been a
good dog but is getting old. In deciding on another dog we want to
consider several things:

*We have coyotes that occassionally sneak up on our chickens even
during the day. We want a dog that will protect our animals.

*We want a temperment that is compatible with kids. We have grandkids
next door and a number of kids who come for horse training.

*I have enjoyed the Setter temperment so I would like a likeable
friendly dog. I also like the look of the Setter so we might just
get another one. I don't hunt so he isn't used for that.

Any suggestions and ideas will be appreciated.


I strongly urge you to get a 3 - 5 year old great dane. They are
friendly and, in my experience, they avoid conflict at all costs. A
male would probably fair better with the wild animals. If nothing
else, maybe do a little research - they're a Great breed of dog.


 




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