thinking of getting another dog....

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she does, only because they are cute. had a corgi but only till I was 5 years old. do they have problems with their legs being so short? health problems I mean?
 
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A responsibly bred Corgi shouldn't have health problems due to its short legs. I think they can have back problems because they have a long back, but if you think about it, Corgis were bred to heard cattle (I think?) so they should be able to move on those short legs. lol
 

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I'm not expert of any breed, but if you think there may be issues with your current dog, it might just be better to go to a shelter and introduce him to several dogs and see if there is some he can get along with. Mostly because you can get a confidant breed, but get a dog that isn't so confident and wouldn't get along with your dog.

Just something to think about.
 
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oh, nope dakota, I missed that. okay, Ill go to chat room in a sec. not really worried about getting along, strider gets along with every dog hes ever met. Im more worried about it being to shy. my two jack russels would have kicked his butt before he could step on them, a shy dog might cower and get stepped on.
 
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hey, gonna send you a pm dakotah.
also...I have read several books and a lot of online info about cattle dog, golden and labs, and most of the other breeds we are considering. and I have trained quite a few of them. but would really love to hear more from people who have experience with them, as to wether you think they are right or not for us. and like I said, ask any questions you feel are relevant. also I have contacted breed rescues for cattle dog, golden and lab. havnt heard back from any of them yet though.
 
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that doesnt really matter, yes and no. we dont have a real preference of age. just not a senior.
 
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OK, because like I said before, lab puppies are extremely energetic. When they're older they can usually hang around and be calm...my lab, May, is nine or ten, and she loooves to take long walks and wrestle with her "sisters" but she's happy to stay calm when she needs to, too.
 

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Doberman or Rottweiler?.They're not all that big and don't do a bad job at guarding... and if raised properly, which I'm sure you and your wife would definitely do, they can become very well-behaved and calm dogs.
 
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yeah, thought of that. personally I like them, but not her cup of tea. doberman maybe, but she doesnt really like rotties, not afraid of them and doesnt hate them. they just arent her.
 

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She needs a lovable Golden ! Nothing's better for a big, lovable, low maintenance , sweet, kind, dog.!!! I'd go rescue and male.
 
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thats what I think too. still considering others but keep coming back to the golden. have checked a few rescues, and contacted the club for a list of nearby breeders.
why male? doesnt matter to me (with some breeds it does, so they wont fight later).
 

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yea I'd also go w/ a Doberman, but I don't really know much about them except there great watch dogs and very loyal and loveable if raised right, but I already said my opinion...LOL...Golden or Cattle Dog!!
 

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I just find males more in tuned to the situation and not as b*tchy.....I've loved all my many goldens over my years, but when I look back, my males were my heart dogs. They were there for me and my family....the girls did their jobs, but I feel only because the boys told them to . We loved them all and they loved us....regardless of sex. Don't get me wrong, I love and appreciate all breeds. But when you've had goldens in your life for almost 60 years , you do have your druthers !
 
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Well, I own three female dogs and have never owned a male dog, but I have to say I prefer females. I feel they have more personality, basing my opinion on the male dogs I've met.
 

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