DobieMum Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 We're looking for a breed of dog for my daughter. I have Dobermanns and they're rough, so little dogs have proven to be out. My daughter is a tall 11 year old and was training with agility and lure coursing. We're after ideas of what sort of breed of dog to get her. Something that doesn't mind the rough and tumble of the Dobies, but something that a kid (with myself and other adults supervise) can train (something that doesn't need too much encouragement, as she doesn't get physically excited - as she gets embarrassed - even though me and her instructor tell her otherwise). What does the DOL forum suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Hmm GSP? Springer? some type of retriever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliedelonge Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Go down to a shelter and pick one? One of my fave phrases in dog training "if you don't feel like an idiot, you're not doing it right" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Both corgi breeds are good dogs for rough play (they were bred to herd cattle after all) and very easy to train as they love to please. They love training without getting overexcited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Could any of the collies suit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 A Labrador? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 An Aust Cattle Dog which has been bred for temperament. Play style will match the Dobes, will bond and give its all to her, lots of sensible drive without silliness. She won't need to be the motivator, a tennis ball is all that's needed. An overlooked breed because of the behavior people often witness at shows, but a good one is a once in a lifetime dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Why not stick to the same group (6) and try a Schnauzer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 GSP? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3639077190204&set=o.378422495555436&type=1&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 If she is keen on the lure coursing a Whippet could do that and agility. If she is leaning more towards agility a Border Collie would be perfect. I rarely recommend my own breed but they are easily trained by kids from that age if they are from a dog savvy family who are used to a demanding breed, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 How about you not get another dog? http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/244544-cinder/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I don't really understand why you can't train the Dobes to be gentle with the smaller dog. I have an aussie with shelties and although it has been a lot of work she knows rough housing with them is out so they have modified their play. Aussies are extremely rough and tumble but Nova is my 3rd one and with supervision is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) If she is keen on the lure coursing a Whippet could do that and agility. If she is leaning more towards agility a Border Collie would be perfect. I rarely recommend my own breed but they are easily trained by kids from that age if they are from a dog savvy family who are used to a demanding breed, Are BCs 'playing' dogs though to go with the dobes? The ones I've seen at the park and herding have been quite aloof and just focussed on their handler - are they different in their home environment? Aussie shepherd sprung to mind for the agility, not sure about the lure coursing tho. Edited December 16, 2012 by TheLBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Labs would be the best bet, those dogs are rough as lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I would work with the three dogs you already have. If your dobes are too rough for a small breed they are too rough for a pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Just read the link. Maybe get an older dog from a breeder that didn't meet show standards? That way you aren't risking injuring a pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voloclydes Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Dals! They can't get too excioted over anything other than dinner. My 2 get so rough skin flyes, and hair at times but its all play. They might as well be the cartoon character goofy.... Not smart but boy for the right food reward Leo will beg to be bathed and hair dried.... Most of time he sleeps on the couch with the other dal Sophie, who thinks if they leave the couch it will leave and run off into the distance without them. Although they have been told the couch will never leave! :laugh: Edited December 16, 2012 by voloclydes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJaq Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 What is the issue with the Dobes? Does your daughter not like them or are they too difficult for her to manage? If they are too difficult to manage you will need to consider this in your choice of breed and perhaps go with a smaller, easier to manage breed, rather than a dog of equal size but different breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Not sure that a Dal would be the best choice for a child to train. Awesome dogs and trainable, yes! But they do require more patience and creativity in my experience as they don't have that natural focus. Saw the suggestion of a Springer - they tend to have a soft, low down playing style even when at their most feral (happening before my eyes lol) and my Dally is very gentle with them. Certainly the working line ESS have a lot of drive but without something to engage them may be tempted to self reward and go a-hunting bunnies and birds. Edited December 16, 2012 by The Spotted Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 What about something like a staffy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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