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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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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? -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog. |
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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 ... 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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