MissMaddy Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I was going to say doberman or rotti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Yep the sighthounds are out because of their build and a few other factors. Admittedly i have not met Erny's RRB but the others i do know have been far from drivey. Border collies and normal collies are out too. I have met a few cane corsos and they don't seem to be very active? Not sure if thats typical or not though. Boxers are a really good suggestion- forgot about them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 When I first read your description, I thought you were TRYING to describe a big Am Staff. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Giant schnauzer. A standard schnauzer fits the bill too, but doesn't fit the weight criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) a large male coolie would fit all the bill except for the weight - they would probably weigh about 26 kgs so not far off sorry notice that it has to be pedigree, coolies don't fit this category yet Edited August 31, 2011 by Ons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Boxer or Dobe ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) I wouldn't say schnauzers have low enough maintenance coats. Leema to be honest, i am trying to think of a pedigree dog that has the qualities i love in my bull arab type dogs- dogs that i will probably never get to own again once the new laws are here. Not an am staff fan though. Boxers are as close as we have so far i think but welcome more suggestions. Edited August 31, 2011 by Cosmolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdogs Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Scott line American-Bulldog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinabean Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Boxer or Dobe ... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvarg FL Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Can anyone give me some examples of some pedigree dogs that may fit these traits? NO gundog breeds 30kg plus short or low maintenance coat moderate to high prey drive Athletic, of solid build and able to be active in warm weather Generally friendly with people but slightly aloof okay Ridgeback :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Am bulldogs aren't recognised pedigree dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Shar pei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasha Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Was going to suggest Catahoula but then remembered the pedigree thing. So I agree with the Dobe suggestions for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Another vote for boxer here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 I love the catahoulas- shame they aren't pedigree dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Last shot before i go to bed ;Weimaraner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Last shot before i go to bed ;Weimaraner A gundog. I wonder what it is you don't like about gundogs Cosmolo? Not all gundogs are 'typically gundog'. Weimeraners were bred to be blood trackers and bring down game and the gundog duties came later. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are much more aloof then most gundogs and very solid. These two breeds are not so 'gundoggy'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 I love training gundogs and know lots of wonderful ones- but i wouldn't want to own one (except maybe a springer one day but we're talking big dogs at the moment) because i find them to have no real 'edge'. I don't like the tendency toward anxiety in the weims. So its not that i don't like gundogs as such but i don't feel they really suit us and what we want from a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I love training gundogs and know lots of wonderful ones- but i wouldn't want to own one (except maybe a springer one day but we're talking big dogs at the moment) because i find them to have no real 'edge'. I don't like the tendency toward anxiety in the weims. So its not that i don't like gundogs as such but i don't feel they really suit us and what we want from a dog. Fair enough The situation sucks A large male ACD may suit (trying to be helpful now ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Yes; I also like Chesapeakes,Nothing anxious or wimpy about them,They are tough robust and adaptable.Resently saw a video of one and a labrador training as rescue dogs,learning to jump out of a helicopter into icy water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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