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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I'm looking to get a family dog in the next few months and I was wondering what you guys thought would be a good dog to get.

I want a medium sized dog that doesn't shed a lot of hair (if any at all!). Im hoping for something around 60 lbs or less at full size and one that is kid-friendly...NO PITBULLS! I REALLY want a boxer, but I'm still thinking that they are slightly too large.

Any suggestions???
 

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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 
ive got an american bulldog shes about 80 lbs but short and super friendly and a great dog
 

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Posted by SheerSliver03 (Member # 6589) on :
 
poodle is the only thing that wont really shed.

Id say go with a boarder collie if you have a big yard. it is the smartest dog breed in the world and protective of their family. but you have to make sure you socialize the dog with lots of people and get it used to water.
 

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Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
Labs are probably the best with kids. Very fun loving dogs, quick on their feet, friendly, and low maintenance.
 

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Posted by -MITCH (Member # 8290) on :
 
staffordshire terrier! these are sick!!
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=staffordshire%20bull%20terrier&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

my co worker and neighbor got one... looks like miniature pits, but friendly a$$ dogs!
 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
I have a jindo she's about 48lbs, great with kids and other dogs. Only downside is she does shed and she's real smart.

boxers are good dogs all of he ones I've been around have been great dogs.

jack rusel's are small and full of energy to.
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Get a Lab. One of the best breeds out there!
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Thanks for the suggestions guys!

TY: arent's american bulldogs pretty much like pitbulls? They look like nice dogs but 80 lbs. is a bit too big.

SheerSilver03: NOt really diggin the poodle Also, we're living in a condo (has a balcony) so a border collie is out of he question...plus they have long hair and I really want one with short hair.

Essassin: Yea, labs are definitely the best dogs for kids. My biddy has a yellow lab and he's a really nice dog, but damn he's big. Looks like he's about 90 lbs or so...bit too large

Mitch: Staffordshires are in the "pitbull" family...not coll with a 2 yr old running around

Slowback: Whats a Jindo? I'm goign to have to google that one.
 

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Posted by 1SLOWLX (Member # 558) on :
 
boxers arent that big. Great dogs my brother has one and she can be a pain in the ass at time but she is really friendly and good
 

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Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :
 
I have a lab, he's too damn hyper, next dog is defenitely gonna be a female blue nose pit I think, I want something very loyal and not as high strung.
 

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Posted by QuadKing7o7 (Member # 9098) on :
 
I know you said no pits but I havea Pit/Boxer mix, he's a great dog, he loves to play an lick ya to death
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by QuadKing7o7:
I know you said no pits but I havea Pit/Boxer mix, he's a great dog, he loves to play an lick ya to death

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Yea, my boy used to have a pit/boxer mix and she was really nice. She looked exactly like a pure boxer but short and stocky like pits...I want something like that.

What does your's look like?
 

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Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
90lbs! They are feeding that dog protein shakes! They are usually in the 60lb range.
 

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Posted by QuadKing7o7 (Member # 9098) on :
 
hes jus like hers, short an muscular, hes mainly black with some white an very little brown patches
 

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Posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT (Member # 8722) on :
 
Mini Chinese shar pei. I have have a girl she's fully grown and wrinkly and playful doesn't shed a lot she's about 30 Pounds expensive and funny looking dog. If you do decide to get one make sure there mini and not the full size
 

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Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 
I have a little puppy its a beagle mix?? really cute and friendly with my boys (twin 18 month old)

I also just got a doberman Pinscher (ya maybe a little bigger) than what you want but man this dog is amazing and friendly specially to my boys!

good luck
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT:
Mini Chinese shar pei. I have have a girl she's fully grown and wrinkly and playful doesn't shed a lot she's about 30 Pounds expensive and funny looking dog. If you do decide to get one make sure there mini and not the full size

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Originally posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT:
Mini Chinese shar pei. I have have a girl she's fully grown and wrinkly and playful doesn't shed a lot she's about 30 Pounds expensive and funny looking dog. If you do decide to get one make sure there mini and not the full size

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I got a full size shar pei / Great Dane mix .... She looks like scooby doo
 

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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 
american bulldogs are actually nothing like a pit bull at all. the only thing similar is they have a big hard head...theyre really big sweethearts and super friendly i take mine to the dog park all the time and she gets along with every one and everything....not one complaint about her at all

 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
i have a beagle and she weighs about 35 lbs... they are cool dogs other than taking them for walks... howls the whole time... people are more scared of my 35 lb beagle then my 85 lb pit...lol..





[ July 16, 2009, 06:22 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
 

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Posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT (Member # 8722) on :
 
My first one I spent 1300 From texas she was hella cute and wrinkly and small loved to play and cuddle but my dad came to visit and ran her over in the drive way my second one came from florida 1500 A lil bigger and less wrinkles but playful there pretty short. Look them up I think there's a web site called house of ruffles
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT:
my dad came to visit and ran her over in the drive way

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wow, sorry to hear that Thats kind of costly, but I'm definitley going to research them a little...they look cool

Ty, that american bulldog looks like a white boxer...I'll look into those too. How much does your's weigh??
 

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Posted by Rookie07gt (Member # 7536) on :
 
I have a 5lb yorkie. He's great with kids and is smart a$$ hell.

My neighbor on the other hand has a mini bull mastiff, sick!!! i asked him about it and who he got it from has been breeding a pug and mastiff for 4 years to finally get the dog to a certain look/size.
 

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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 

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Originally posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT:
my dad came to visit and ran her over in the drive way

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wow, sorry to hear that Thats kind of costly, but I'm definitley going to research them a little...they look cool

Ty, that american bulldog looks like a white boxer...I'll look into those too. How much does your's weigh??

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Originally posted by Rookie07gt:
I have a 5lb yorkie. He's great with kids and is smart a$$ hell.

My neighbor on the other hand has a mini bull mastiff, sick!!! i asked him about it and who he got it from has been breeding a pug and mastiff for 4 years to finally get the dog to a certain look/size.

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Originally posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT:
my dad came to visit and ran her over in the drive way

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wow, sorry to hear that Thats kind of costly, but I'm definitley going to research them a little...they look cool

Ty, that american bulldog looks like a white boxer...I'll look into those too. How much does your's weigh??

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Originally posted by Ty:
american bulldogs are actually nothing like a pit bull at all. the only thing similar is they have a big hard head...theyre really big sweethearts and super friendly i take mine to the dog park all the time and she gets along with every one and everything....not one complaint about her at all

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Originally posted by Ty:
american bulldogs are actually nothing like a pit bull at all. the only thing similar is they have a big hard head...theyre really big sweethearts and super friendly i take mine to the dog park all the time and she gets along with every one and everything....not one complaint about her at all

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you got a nice looking bullie dog there i have one also an there just love being a lap dog

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Originally posted by fasthatch:
the one i have is taller than my boxer /pit mix but has a bigger chest were are you in the bay area

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Originally posted by -MITCH:
Monte, your neighbors dog is bad! Ask your neighbor if he'll sell me a miniature mastiff!!

Those Mini Sharpeis are sick! never knew they existed... i want one!

Sideways.... My co worker has some purebreed american bulldogs for sale right now, i can get you her info if you like. She got papers for em.

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PM me some info!
 

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Posted by Chris C. (Member # 1949) on :
 
Look into a Labadoodle... 1/2 lab 1/2 poodle.

My friends mom has one, hella cool dog, prob about 40lbs and cute as hell.

For your requirements I would advise against a Lab. They are huge dogs full grown, and are really hyper. Unless they are well trained and exercised well they can be a nusince. (well most dogs can fall into this catagory) But labs more so.

It really depends on how much u want to spend, but have you thought about saving a dog from a shelter.

My next dog is either gonna be a basenji (smart as hell and doesnt bark) or a bull terrier
 

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Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
Hands down. Boston Terrier
 

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Posted by fasthatch (Member # 7277) on :
 

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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:

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the one i have is taller than my boxer /pit mix but has a bigger chest were are you in the bay area

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Ok..I'll do a little more research on them. I'm out in Hayward

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Originally posted by adower:
Hands down. Boston Terrier

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I was thinking of an English bulldog or Boston terrier also. They're smaller in size and probably don't require as much space and exercise as labs, boxers, or American bulldogs. I live in a condo and not having a yard where the dog can run will play a big role in the dog I choose to get.
 

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Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
English bulldogs are awesome dogs and great in condos but not active enough for me. I went out on a walk with an english bulldog in the evening in Vegas and halfway through I had to carry the dog back on my shoulder because he was huffing and puffing.

I wouldn't let living in a condo or general characteristics of dogs and their personalities stop you from getting a dog you really want. I am a firm believer that with enough attention and love any dog is suitable.

I know a rot who lives in a NY apartment and gets taken out in the morning and at night. She's one of the most well mannered dogs I have seen with children. My little cousin will tug at its scruff around its neck and put their hand in its mouth and the dog handles it well. But you wouldn't believe the extent of time and patience that was needed to teach the dog apartment living and get her into a routine.
 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
Greyhounds are great apartment dogs my girl and I are going to get a rescue one..... One of these days
 

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Posted by 510gt (Member # 8705) on :
 
Get a miniature bullterrier those things are sick. One of my favorite doggs. My grlfriend has a french bulldog and that thing is sick also. He's small n real strong with a lot of muscle.
 

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Posted by sinisterblk (Member # 8425) on :
 
got to your local human society and pick up a mutt that suits you, usually $50 spayed or neutered with first set of shots. Pure breds are always iffy depending on the breed humans don't know how to play god with genetics that was pure breds have something f***ing problems.
Labs-hips, bulldogs-everything, etc.
 

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Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
I've had 3 labs over the years and all were retarded. I have 2 pure bread Beagles right now and those are great dogs. The female is 8 months old and our male is 11 months old and they are both the best family dogs. Beagles have a reputation of howling but my male never barks or really makes noise and the female will bark when we play but nothing bad at all. I had the female trained to sit, speak, lay down and roll over at 10 weeks old, they are super smart. They are also very loyal and chill with all people, kids and animals.
 

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Posted by Rookie07gt (Member # 7536) on :
 
Yo sydeways next time I see him with the dog out I'll talk to him and snap a few pics. But when I asked him what the breeds are is a pug and mastiff that they just breeded over and over til it got smaller and looked more like a bull mastiff. He's 6mos at 15lbs.
 

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Posted by 23109 (Member # 4347) on :
 
i also have an american bulldog such a great dog...




 

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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 
boston terriers and french bulldogs are great choices also they have great personalities..i just cant remember what they said on dogs 101 about the bostons and kids, i dont think it was bad tho
 

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Posted by blackfifty (Member # 9023) on :
 
actually rotweilers believe it or not are the best dog with kids it seems you dont want a bully bread dog because of the stigma or tag people put on the dogs but pitbulls, rots, dobermans, are all great dogs it all depends on the owner. I own a pitbull and he's better behaved and listens more than any lab or golden retriever its just on the owner but you can't go wrong with that bull dog bro anyways good luck on your search.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I think a boston terrier fits the profile of what dog I want...but I hope i dont get it from her: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PGvSoaafXiI/SbF_D_i7uDI/AAAAAAAAFnw/4XQTOi_o-aM/s400/boston-terrier-crufts.jpg
 

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Posted by SPIDER_STANG (Member # 8658) on :
 

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Originally posted by Rookie07gt:
I have a 5lb yorkie. He's great with kids and is smart a$$ hell.

My neighbor on the other hand has a mini bull mastiff, sick!!! i asked him about it and who he got it from has been breeding a pug and mastiff for 4 years to finally get the dog to a certain look/size.

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Mini bull mastiff???? Now that I want to see! Do you think you can get some details on the breeder? How big is his mini bull mastif?

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I want to see this dog
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by slowback67:
Greyhounds are great apartment dogs my girl and I are going to get a rescue one..... One of these days

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Originally posted by -MITCH:
Monte, your neighbors dog is bad! Ask your neighbor if he'll sell me a miniature mastiff!!

Those Mini Sharpeis are sick! never knew they existed... i want one!

Sideways.... My co worker has some purebreed american bulldogs for sale right now, i can get you her info if you like. She got papers for em.

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PM me some info!

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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:

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Originally posted by Rookie07gt:
I have a 5lb yorkie. He's great with kids and is smart a$$ hell.

My neighbor on the other hand has a mini bull mastiff, sick!!! i asked him about it and who he got it from has been breeding a pug and mastiff for 4 years to finally get the dog to a certain look/size.

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Mini bull mastiff???? Now that I want to see! Do you think you can get some details on the breeder? How big is his mini bull mastif?

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I want to see this dog

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this dog is sick forill.. i hope i can get one.
 

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Posted by -MITCH (Member # 8290) on :
 

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i also have an american bulldog such a great dog...

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i also have an american bulldog such a great dog...

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nice dog bro, i aint never seen them that big before.

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haha the americans can get huge my dogs brother was 90 lbs at 7 months and is probably 140 now...he looked about the same size as the beast from the sandlot
 

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Posted by t top freak (Member # 6269) on :
 
what about a golden retriever? find a pure bred SHOW golden. they arent hyper and tend to be a bit smaller then the bird dog breed.
i have both, they are just fantastic with kids
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Thanks for all the pics and input guys! Although I really want a big dog, I had to be realistic with my family's lifestyle and living space...so we decided to get a Boston Terrier puppy

I always thought they looked cool...like mini Boxers in a way, but never really knew if they were good "family" dogs. After researching them a bit, it turned out that they are great with kids and very loyal to their family.

So my wife, daughter, and I went out to Los Banos last night and met up a breeder from Fresno (he was nice enough to hook up half way ). We chose from a litter of 4 (3 females and 1 male) and decided to go with the most outgoing female with nicer markings. The other 2 females were really shy and timid...the one we chose came to us when we called for her, so she seemed to be the smartest and most fun. According to the breeder, the males are harder to train and messier, so we decided to stick to choosing a female.

Unfortunately we didnt take her home last night, but will be meeting with the breeder again next wednesday to pick her up!

Here's a couple pics of the puppies..


Mine is the one all the way to the left in the picture...




Mine is the one standing up tall...


 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
^^^ man I got to make sure my girl doesn't see these pics or I'm gonna end up with another puppy congrats on the new puppy.
 

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Posted by 8stang8 (Member # 8082) on :
 
^ ^ That litter has some nice markings... Im real picky when it comes to markings lol.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by 8stang8:
^ ^ That litter has some nice markings... Im real picky when it comes to markings lol.

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a what
 

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Posted by 1990GT50 (Member # 2119) on :
 
The Belgian Malinois is the best dog to get. theyre like German Shepards but more compact and less prone to problems such as hip displasia and such. They are very smart and you can get a female thats 55lbs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgian_Malinois
 

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Posted by cummins (Member # 5931) on :
 
There aren't many breeds that don't shed. Poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs or any of the poodle cross breeds. Someone mentioned Labradoodle and I think that's a great suggestion. All the ones I've seen are medium sized and good dogs. Smart dogs too.

[ July 22, 2009, 01:28 AM: Message edited by: cummins ]
 

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Posted by ScooterStang (Member # 9077) on :
 

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Originally posted by -MITCH:
staffordshire terrier! these are sick!!
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=staffordshire%20bull%20terrier&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

my co worker and neighbor got one... looks like miniature pits, but friendly a$$ dogs!

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Originally posted by -MITCH:
staffordshire terrier! these are sick!!
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=staffordshire%20bull%20terrier&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

my co worker and neighbor got one... looks like miniature pits, but friendly a$$ dogs!

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i got one she's the best dog ever no shed and great with kids also though if u mess wit me she does her job then amstaff is the way to go
 

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Posted by PugOwner (Member # 8404) on :
 

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Originally posted by slowback67:
Greyhounds are great apartment dogs my girl and I are going to get a rescue one..... One of these days

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Greyhounds are the best. I got 2.
Post a picture of your dog Scooby Doo.

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