Best family dog breed

[savethebulliedbreeds]

I know all dogs can bite but I think a ridge back and rottweiler are more likely then a golden that kinda thing.

THEY ARE NOT LESS LIKELY TO BITE!!! Why is it everytime someone hears rottweiler they are automatically meaner than a golden retriever? Makes me sick!

American Temperment Tests

Golden Retriever-87.3% Passing Rate
Rottweiler-82.5% Passing Rate

Ridgebacks did not score quite as high but there was not as many tested as the goldens and rottweilers.

 

[have a rottweiler!]

Well yeah they have a 5% more passing rate hence they are less likely to bite I know its how you raise the dog but certain dogs are more recommened for familys then others and thats what Im looking for.

 

[RetrieverLove]

Okay, I haven't read through all of this as I knew right from the start that people would be going crazy. I just wanted to ask if you had looked into the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? They are excellent family dogs and seem to fit you ideal profile.

I don't think you did the wrong thing by giving away your dog. You have kids and you can't mess around with an agressive dog. If there were no kids involved, I would probably say you should of tried to train etc however, someone could of gotten hurt in this situation.

 

[nancy2394]

I think people are just voicing their concerns for dogs that are obtained and then given up without proper retraining.

I'm sorry the shelter was not truthful with you about the dog. If they told you the dog was good with children and did not have aggression problems and you got home and found out otherwise... shame on the shelter for misleading you.

I just get sad when I hear people give up on a dog knowing how if I gave up on the two rottweilers I rescued I would never have known what wonderful dogs they were. And who knows... maybe they would never have had the life the ended up with if I hadn't spent so much time with them.

I understand you have kids and you have to think about their safety. I was just simply stating I too had a YOUNG child and I made sure she was never left alone or too close to the dogs just to be sure. The day came when I could trust the dogs and we were all one big happy family.

I know that may not have been the case for you and your family. I just got the impression you got this dog and decided it wasn't working with your family so you got rid of it. If I mis understood you I am sorry.. it's just the way I took it.

 

[Lizmo]

That is a really good idea you should look into a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel!!!!! They make GREAT family dogs!!!!

 

[savethebulliedbreeds]

I realize all this but you cant tell me that golden retrivers are as likely to be aggressive as a rootweiler

YES!!! Poorly bred dogs, poorly trained (or untrained) goldens and rotts have the same ability to bite someone!

 

[savethebulliedbreeds]

You obviously have no clue when it comes to dog behaviours. Rottweilers make absolutely wonderful family dogs, when bred and trained properly. They make just as nice of a family pet as goldens. I haven't read through the whole thread but how old was this dog exactly that you took back to the shelter?

Good breeding and training can make a dog of the "meanest breed", if there ever was such a thing and it could be the best dog in the world.

 

[have a rottweiler!]

ten months so we think we werent told and we think we got it around 5 months and im not saying rottweilers dont make good family pets I know of rottweilers that are really well behaved and gentle(same with ridgebacks) they just usually require more training then a golden and that is true because I know someone who's had 3 rottweilers 2 goldens and he said his goldens took a ton less training just generally goldens are more suggested to inexperience people instead of a rottweiler.
And by the way I trained my uncles German shepard and there aikida(which he got the german shepard foolishly 1st then more foolishly got an akida a year after) I know what Im doing when it coems to training dogs we know alota behaivorlist and ol;der people who train dogs.By the way I live a block down from my uncle so thats how I sent so much time there.
Also I know its outta control the banning dogs just cuz thye have a reputation of beign bad its completely stupid.

 

[RetrieverLove]

YES!!! Poorly bred dogs, poorly trained (or untrained) goldens and rotts have the same ability to bite someone!

Come on guys! Either help her re: dog breeds or stay out of this thread. I understand the need for education, I really do. However, 1 post of "education" is fine. You don't need 10 of them saying the same things. As far as I understand it, she did not give away her Rottweiler because it was a Rottweiler. If she had acquired a Golden that was agressive I'm sure that one would of had to go back too. Geesh, we need some new blood here at Chaz. Repitive drilling is not going to make people stay.

 

[savethebulliedbreeds]

Not being rude but it bothers me a lot when people say rotts are more likely to bite than (insert breed here) or pits are more likely to bite than (insert breed here). I took a dog that had been abused very badly by her owner. I got her when she was 5 1/2 months old. She had cigarette burns on her stomach, whip marks from chains etc. As a matter of fact I saw her bite her owner (which I would have done too if I was her). I took her, retrained her, gave her some love and now she lives with my parents, my 20 year old sister, 10 year old brother, a pomeranian, 2 cockatiels, a rabbit, and a rat, all of which are running around the house. Not once has she tried to attack any of the animals or the family.

So what I am saying is that even poorly bred, trained and socialized dogs, even after being abused in the most critical stage of their development, with the proper, training etc, CAN make wonderful pets.

 

[savethebulliedbreeds]

Come on guys! Either help her re: dog breeds or stay out of this thread. I understand the need for education, I really do. However, 1 post of "education" is fine. You don't need 10 of them saying the same things. As far as I understand it, she did not give away her Rottweiler because it was a Rottweiler. If she had acquired a Golden that was agressive I'm sure that one would of had to go back too. Geesh, we need some new blood here at Chaz. Repitive drilling is not going to make people stay.

People need to understand when they are wrong about things like this. Especially since he/she said they trained dogs also.

Sorry for posting but it P!$$e$ me off when people say things like that.

And you wonder why we have breed banning?

 

[have a rottweiler!]

Yeah and sometimes they can't.
On point im a guy lol and yeah ive looked at that breed the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel the other 2 i was thinking of was cairn terrier and pug but now im hearing pugs have alotta health problems I havent heard anything from any1 about the cairn terrier

 

[nancy2394]

What about a terrior breed.. they are active and usually good natured. Might be able to keep up with kids and their high energy.

 

[Georgygirl]

I'm sorry, you may have answered these already, but what size are you thinking about? How much exercise would you be willing to give? I grew up with an English Springer Spaniel and she was great with kids. She didn't like cats, but then we didn't have cats so she didn't grow up with them. She was 45-50 lbs. She needed to get clipped 2 times a year though. They also need a bit of exercise since they are a sporting breed.

 

[Caren+Bailey]

This is gonna sound very biast.........but Staffies are smaller than Goldens and also great with Children and family

Not a walk in the park having one though...........they love to play and run and eat the furniture.......they are very strong willed dogs!
Please do lots of research on the Breed (or any breed for that matter) so that you don't have to part with the dog after 4 months if things don't work out.

 

[have a rottweiler!]

IDC about clippings.exercise(I have a fenced in yard and last dog walked about 2 hours a day) and all that all I care about is good with children(not biting), not alotta medical problems, long life span so prolly soemthing under 60 or 70 pounds.
I'll look up those 2 breeds but I was also wondering about boston terriers

 

[savethebulliedbreeds]

This is gonna sound very biast.........but Staffies are smaller than Goldens and also great with Children and family

Not a walk in the park having one though...........they love to play and run and eat the furniture.......they are very strong willed dogs!
Please do lots of research on the Breed (or any breed for that matter) so that you don't have to part with the dog after 4 months if things don't work out.

AGREED!!!!!!!! Excellent family dogs. You must be willing to be firm (not mean with them though), and train and socialize them properly. Great dogs for children. I can't say enough for the breed. Wonderful dogs. Should be about 50 pounds.

Bostons are quite a lot smaller than the dogs you are used to, but they are sturdy as hell.

 

[DawnMarie]

I think it was said before, that Pugs are the sturdier of the toy breeds, and I have had several that were excellent with my children. I also want to state that they are IME harder to potty train, and harder to train in general. Very independent, and stubborn little souls. So if you are looking for a breed that is "easy" to train, I would take that into consideration. (Not saying just my experience, but others have voiced it in the past)

I don't know much about Terriers except what I have heard, but correct me if I'm wrong-don't they need an experienced owner regarding their activity level...exercise...chewing...etc?

As far as age goes, you could have a small breed that "typically" lives for 10-12 years (or whatever) that may die at the age of 2 because it got injured in play, contracted a disease, etc. I have lost a few Pugs due to tragic experiences-some having to do with bad (byb) breeding-before I knew better. I now have a Doberman pup that I researched and researched for a reputable breeder. I also have 3 kids under 6-because of his breeding and temperment I am very comfortable with Max and our boys together. I know his lifespan is only around 9 to 10 years, but I'm going to love him for as long as he's here, and not think about 10 years down the road. If that was the case, all the giant breeds wouldn't have homes because everybody would be afraid of that time coming sooner. I do understand not wanting to face that time, but it will come sooner or later, whether you choose Chi, or Great Dane.

Good luck in your search, I'm glad to see you are doing research before you make your decision. I too have made bad decisions in the past, but have learned and moved past that.

Dawn

 

[iheartsammy]

I think a Staffie would be great! sound like what your looking for!

 

[Georgygirl]

My springer spaniel lived until she was 15. My mother had a boston and she said it was a great family dog. They tend to snore b/c or their short muzzle. They can also have some respiratory problems for the same reason. They are also prone to Juvenile cataracts. I think those are the common health problems in the breed. Here's a couple links to look at.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bostonterrier.htm


http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/englishspringerspaniel.htm