Hi all,
I am starting the long task of researching what rescue dog (preferably) would work for us and our small family.
We moved last year from a province with a pitbull ban in place to a city that is over-run by these friendly, seemingly sweet dogs So, I have placed them on the list for potential future family member.
It is myself and my partner and my 14 year old daughter (half of the week).
I am a former dog owner and forever dog lover and have worked with challenging breeds such as dobes as well as dobe/shepherd mixes but haven't owned a bully breed before. ANd I see that rescues are over-run with them.
As of now, we are wide open to all breed suggestions. My partner would love a GSD as he had one as a child (I know, I know..not a very good reason). I am terrified of thinking about brushing out a coat like that (I think they even have a double coat and that blowing out also scares my vacuum cleaner!)
The only parameters we are working with however are as follows:
--we have two adult rescue cats. They have met dogs before and just scurry off somewhere else when our dog friends come over.
--we live in an apartment. Spacious enough but it is an apartment.
(I am quite up for serious dog exercise duty twice a day)
--I do like a dog that is dog-friendly as I like to attend dog parks and/or have dog friends over or even perhaps get a second dog later on down the road.
(one of my friends has a Pitty mix who is a sweet thing and I would prefer if our dog and her dog could hang out together for play dates).
Also, our apartment has other dogs (well-behaved and leashed but I would worry if I couldn't trust my dog walking next to another just down the hall if that were to happen).
These are the main concerns I have overall with the bully breeds.
I would sincerely appreciate any opinions and I welcome anyone to tell me if there are personality differences between Amstaffs, Pitbulls etc..and if one would suit us better over the other..
Thanks and please let me know if you have suggestions.
I am still in love with dobermans as well
ETA: I should also state that I love short-haired dogs/good response to training/sociable with other humans (not people aloof)/can also be a great snuggler and couch potato
I am starting the long task of researching what rescue dog (preferably) would work for us and our small family.
We moved last year from a province with a pitbull ban in place to a city that is over-run by these friendly, seemingly sweet dogs So, I have placed them on the list for potential future family member.
It is myself and my partner and my 14 year old daughter (half of the week).
I am a former dog owner and forever dog lover and have worked with challenging breeds such as dobes as well as dobe/shepherd mixes but haven't owned a bully breed before. ANd I see that rescues are over-run with them.
As of now, we are wide open to all breed suggestions. My partner would love a GSD as he had one as a child (I know, I know..not a very good reason). I am terrified of thinking about brushing out a coat like that (I think they even have a double coat and that blowing out also scares my vacuum cleaner!)
The only parameters we are working with however are as follows:
--we have two adult rescue cats. They have met dogs before and just scurry off somewhere else when our dog friends come over.
--we live in an apartment. Spacious enough but it is an apartment.
(I am quite up for serious dog exercise duty twice a day)
--I do like a dog that is dog-friendly as I like to attend dog parks and/or have dog friends over or even perhaps get a second dog later on down the road.
(one of my friends has a Pitty mix who is a sweet thing and I would prefer if our dog and her dog could hang out together for play dates).
Also, our apartment has other dogs (well-behaved and leashed but I would worry if I couldn't trust my dog walking next to another just down the hall if that were to happen).
These are the main concerns I have overall with the bully breeds.
I would sincerely appreciate any opinions and I welcome anyone to tell me if there are personality differences between Amstaffs, Pitbulls etc..and if one would suit us better over the other..
Thanks and please let me know if you have suggestions.
I am still in love with dobermans as well
ETA: I should also state that I love short-haired dogs/good response to training/sociable with other humans (not people aloof)/can also be a great snuggler and couch potato