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Posted by red5o (Member # 12651) on :
 
Been looking around for a pup for my 5 year old son wanted to get some what of a family/guard dog was thinking of a German Shepard or a American pit bull ???
Anybody got any suggestion

[ 2014-07-07, 09:48 PM: Message edited by: red5o ]
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
Boston terrier
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
Going to pick up a 1/2 blue nose 1/4 German Shepard and 1/4 lab tomorrow so pm me if u want the info on the owner & think they still have 5-6 left. Good luck!!
 
Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :
 
I'd go German Shepard. There's actually a member here selling some I think. Any dog however will do as you will it to as long as it is trained properly. You obviously want an intelligent dog to begin with so training is easier.
 
Posted by ItzStock (Member # 9665) on :
 
Female doberman. Raised my dobi from a puppy with my 2 year old and now she protects him. Anytime he crys she comes to his side. If i even play beat him up she tries to stop me from doing it.
 
Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SmokinLX:
Going to pick up a 1/2 blue nose 1/4 German Shepard and 1/4 lab tomorrow so pm me if u want the info on the owner & think they still have 5-6 left. Good luck!!
I had a Pit Bull and German Shepherd before and it was the best guard dog and he was good with my kids, text me the info, I might want one
 
Posted by egress (Member # 13128) on :
 
I have a German Shepard. Friendly and playful to family and to friends when you're with them. Aggressive and protective to strangers walking past the house, strange noises. Perfect animal for your needs.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I have a female boston terrier and a male boxer. Both breeds are awesome dogs! Very friendly, loyal, and smart. Both can be stubborn at times, but excellent dogs for a family. The boston terrier is like a mini version of the boxer (looks and personality) and they both make great pets. If you want a "guard dog," boxers are known to protect kids of the family and look mean enough to scare away your average idiot trying to run into your house/yard. I highly recommend them [patriot]
 
Posted by 1NastyBullitt (Member # 12588) on :
 
German Shepherd or bust
 
Posted by Wht86drop (Member # 12104) on :
 
Shepherds shed too much. Pit Bulls or Bust. Have a 4yr old boy and a 1yr old girl. Friendly and protective
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by racsirx:
quote:
Originally posted by SmokinLX:
Going to pick up a 1/2 blue nose 1/4 German Shepard and 1/4 lab tomorrow so pm me if u want the info on the owner & think they still have 5-6 left. Good luck!!
I had a Pit Bull and German Shepherd before and it was the best guard dog and he was good with my kids, text me the info, I might want one
No problem. I am going there in the morning & will tell them I might have someone else who is interested!
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
I have a pitbull and he's good with kids if they piss him off he just walks away from them and goes lays somewhere where you can't see him. He's also a smart and loyal dog I like how we can leave him outside with the gate wide open and he'll never leave even if someone is walking by he just sits there and stares them down. Best part is that NO ONE EVER tries to get into the gate when they see him in the front yard which is where he chills all day.
 
Posted by moeofit32 (Member # 10393) on :
 
i love my pitts....ive had a few breeds.....id prolly like german shepards but i hate the long hair
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
If you go pit then get one at the shelter, there's like 100s of pits and chihuahuas there.

[ 2014-07-08, 08:56 AM: Message edited by: 135.0 ]
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
ive owned a few dobermans, and they are very obedient.
 
Posted by poisonpony96 (Member # 3942) on :
 
Any dog you choose is a great choice. Only thing I will tell people don't EVER trust any dog left alone with your children!!!! I don't care how great the dog is. Sure a tiny dog and an older kid but a tiny dog and infant no. They can bite your kid and scar them for life.
 
Posted by Wht86drop (Member # 12104) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by poisonpony96:
Any dog you choose is a great choice. Only thing I will tell people don't EVER trust any dog left alone with your children!!!! I don't care how great the dog is. Sure a tiny dog and an older kid but a tiny dog and infant no. They can bite your kid and scar them for life.
It all depends on how they were trained. A hyper ass dog will probably do that but a dog like NEIGHTs wouldn't do that. I know for sure my two wont.
 
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by poisonpony96:
Any dog you choose is a great choice. Only thing I will tell people don't EVER trust any dog left alone with your children!!!! I don't care how great the dog is. Sure a tiny dog and an older kid but a tiny dog and infant no. They can bite your kid and scar them for life.
You shouldn't leave anyone alone with your child. More likely to be hurt by a human than a dog.


As for what don breed. I say American Staffordshire Terrier.
 
Posted by poisonpony96 (Member # 3942) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by warhorse58gt:
quote:
Originally posted by poisonpony96:
Any dog you choose is a great choice. Only thing I will tell people don't EVER trust any dog left alone with your children!!!! I don't care how great the dog is. Sure a tiny dog and an older kid but a tiny dog and infant no. They can bite your kid and scar them for life.
You shouldn't leave anyone alone with your child. More likely to be hurt by a human than a dog.


As for what don breed. I say American Staffordshire Terrier.
Very true!!! I feel the same. But I'll still say I won't let my ten year old son play alone with our husky and that dog is very good when he plays not ruff at all. I still would hate to see something happen.
 
Posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse (Member # 12298) on :
 
I have had nothing but pitbulls my whole life, and they are always great with kids.. And they are also protective when/if the time comes.. It all comes down to how you raise them and how you train them.. Its just like a kid, gotta start teaching em right from wrong when theyre little..
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
Rottweiler are great dogs also lab dogs protect their families.
 
Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
I have a jindo mix and she's been the best dog I've ever owned. Great around kids, Alert at home. Her only problem is she gets separation anxiety. Mostly my fault for taking her everywhere with me.
http://m.dogbreedinfo.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dogbreedinfo.com%2Fjindo.htm#2600
 
Posted by Z06-FTMFW (Member # 3164) on :
 
If you can afford it get a Doberman Pincher! I got my kids one when they were 1.5 years old! Best dog ever and when the kids are outside or in the backyard playing this dog stays by them and lets just say if you get close, you will not survive!!!

Oh ya my dog and my twin boys have the same birth date!
 
Posted by blackfifty (Member # 9023) on :
 
I own an American red nose terrier and I couldn't be any happier he's extremely loyal, gentle and friendly. I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old and he watches them while they play outside and I feel safe knowing he's there guarding them. I wouldn't own any other breed other than American pitbull terriers, but you should really do your research before purchasing or saving a dog from a shelter. You need to make sure your lifestyle fits the dogs. If you want a bigger breed dog that's active you need to make sure you have time for longer walks than most breeds. If you decide to buy a stubborn breed dog you need to make sure you can train your dog to obey your commands. Anyways good luck I'm sure you'll make the right decision.
 
Posted by blackfifty (Member # 9023) on :
 
just imagine messing with someone's kids and you see this guy starring at you
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Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
Caught this guy sleeping on the job. -
 
Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :
 
Get an American Bully. Built like a pit but is a better family dog.
 
Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on :
 
Get a Pitt, fence off your front yard and let the dog live in the front, that's what's up.
 
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
Out of all different breeds I have own the best has been a American bully dog
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
My blue pit bull just turned 2 (those years flew by) and he's extremely fun to play. He gets real hyphy when we play yet still obeys when I tell him to knock it off. Also I get compliments/comments everywhere I go. There's not a day I take him out that people don't go crazy over him whether it's cuz they like him or think he's scary lol.
 
Posted by NvrGoFullRetard (Member # 1633) on :
 
I have 2 American bulldogs. Great family/protection dogs. Cant go wrong. Look them up on thier history.
 
Posted by 5abiBeast_5.0 (Member # 11311) on :
 
i got my rottie when he was 7weeks and now hes 9months and hes been such a good pal. very loyal and humble and just wants to be with you all day in your eye sight hes very aware of his surroundings gaurds the house and outside very well heres a pic guys name is tazz

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Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
I picked up a german shepherd from a member on here and I'm thinking of getting another. - - -

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Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
Get a sable GSD -
 
Posted by 69stangin (Member # 5609) on :
 
Get a cane corso
 
Posted by slick5.0 (Member # 7521) on :
 
Get a Doberman pm me I have a litter top breed European bloodline akc regs
 




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