Blackdogs Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) GSD's have too much coat and i don't love their general temperaments. It has to be ANKC registered because i will not go near any bull type dog without papers once the new laws are in. Otherwise to be honest i would be sticking with my bull arab types from rescue. Are any of the mastiffs light enough to be considered active? So I guess a Pitbull is out then. Seriously, I think it's a mistake to think these laws are going to affect non-ANKC breeds with papered proof of breeding. However, if you insist, I have seen some drivey Bull Terriers about and certainly there are some working Rotties & Dobes that would fit the bill, but one of my favourite working mastiffs is the Cane Corso. Well worth looking into. Edited September 1, 2011 by Blackdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Roguedog- i don't seem to be able to read the pm- it just says you have added me as a friend. Definitely not a labrador. Love training them but not the breed for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 You can always check THIS website On a more serious note - what do you want to do with the dog, maybe that will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) I don't know about giant schnauzers but the standard's coats are easy to care for. They are very harsh and don't knot. They're nothing like a mini schnauzer. A few family members have them and they'd be lucky to get a brush! They do get stripped occasionally, but they go to the groomers for this (the groomer at Petstock Ormond does hand stripping). It is only if you get them clipped that the coat gets knotty. They have a very solid build and are almost like little bears. The standards I know all have high drive, are very intelligent and have that slight "what's in it for me" aloofness that mean you have to work as a trainer. They all have rock-solid temps (my Aunt has 20+ grandkids, often over all at once and Boris happily stands by watching them). They also get along well with other dogs (obviously socialised at a young age). ETA: Do you want to do dog sports with this dog? Agility? Edited September 1, 2011 by megan_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Ridgebacks don't tend to be overly drivey, nor do they cope all that well in the hot weather (mine certainly doesn't). I wouldn't say rule them out completely but you'd have to choose very carefully to get what you want. If you're after drive and edge go for a Belgian Laekenois might suit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstar Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 What about an Anatolian Shepherd Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridgiemum Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Ridgeback? +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Don't know an Anatolian would suit the criteria. LGD's can be quite independent and their drive isn't the 'prey drive' that most look for in a dog to work with people. Prey drive is actually low in LGD, but the drive to protect their flock is high. It is a different type of work ethic. They are more likely to give the finger to any commands you give them and work from their own agenda Edited September 1, 2011 by espinay2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meea Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Cane Corso again - I only know the one, but have known him from a pup and now he is 8 - super sporty (mad keen retriever?!) and active. Best temperament. But then over the last year not heat tolerant - fine as a youngster tho'. Meea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentchild Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Rottweiler :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Not interested in competing with the dog but the dog would be trained as though he was. Need something that can live in a well managed pack, is friendly with people and preferably something that isn't overtly scary looking to the general public as the dog would regularly work with clients. Moderate level of usable drive, confident to assertive personality- not after something that is soft as butter. Dog won't be asked to work in really hot weather but i don't want something that can't go for a walk on a sunny 25 degree day. Would prefer something i can groom myself. Nothing predisposed to anxiety or known for its vocal side. Needs to be reasonably intelligent and generally bold. And yes i know many of these things can be nurtured but i would want to start with the best blank slate possible. Am off to have a closer look at the corsos- i only know one and he had some significant issues but has the structure i like so worth checking out i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Not interested in competing with the dog but the dog would be trained as though he was. Need something that can live in a well managed pack, is friendly with people and preferably something that isn't overtly scary looking to the general public as the dog would regularly work with clients. Moderate level of usable drive, confident to assertive personality- not after something that is soft as butter. Dog won't be asked to work in really hot weather but i don't want something that can't go for a walk on a sunny 25 degree day. Would prefer something i can groom myself. Nothing predisposed to anxiety or known for its vocal side. Needs to be reasonably intelligent and generally bold. And yes i know many of these things can be nurtured but i would want to start with the best blank slate possible. Am off to have a closer look at the corsos- i only know one and he had some significant issues but has the structure i like so worth checking out i think. Such a shame you dont want a coated breeds. Samoyeds would be pretty close to perfect for what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 We go to the beach and muddy horse paddocks alot so a white samoyed coat just wouldn't work i'm afraid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Dogue de Bordeaux ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Bit too big and drooly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 The Corsos I have met have been nice dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Kelpie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Rottweiler (sp?) or Dobe. They would be my picks anyway. Edit - Ok, just saw the bit about not being overly scary to Joe Public, these two don't fit then. 60% of the people in my former suburb crossed the road to avoid Sasha (Dobe) even when she was play bowing to them. She was weather proof though, great in hot weather, but needed a warm coat in cold weather. Edited September 1, 2011 by SmoothieGirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySoaringMagpie Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Cos, if you don't like RRs, there's no point getting one, but here's a clip with some footage of a RR doing a range of things: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Dally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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