My Boxer loves to be with me where ever I am. Will sit in jeep while I am working in garage or front yard hoping we will go somewhere and likes sticks logs larger than he is.
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Just my experience — Labs are a very durable wash n wear kind of dog and easy to train. We've had many over the years and towards the end of their life span they, like most dogs develop issues. Keeping them fit, and good consistent dog food has help all our to live 13-15 years. We stay away from ball play on lawns cause they can tear their knees with the extra traction that lawn offers but run and play on sand, ocean and woods with no issues. We prefer English over American cause they are calmer, huskier and overall more focused. That all said, we have trailed with quite a few different breads and the terrier seems to also do well and is hearty too.
A story about our first Rotti. A Chesapeake cross.
Me and a buddy were waiting for our wives outside a market. Kramer was lying in front of us. Every fifth person had kind words about him. A couple of college girls stopped longer than most so Larry and I stood up..... Kramer stood up too.... and leaned against the girls legs, looking at us.
The great thing about Rottis, they are natural guard dogs. They will without training defend women and children. Even if you are the guy who feeds them. They recognize threat, weakness and defend the weakness. Without training.
Every woman should have a Rotti.
Me and a buddy were waiting for our wives outside a market. Kramer was lying in front of us. Every fifth person had kind words about him. A couple of college girls stopped longer than most so Larry and I stood up..... Kramer stood up too.... and leaned against the girls legs, looking at us.
The great thing about Rottis, they are natural guard dogs. They will without training defend women and children. Even if you are the guy who feeds them. They recognize threat, weakness and defend the weakness. Without training.
Every woman should have a Rotti.
You should get a dog that can give you the "really" look
We have a pit lab mix. Her name is Kya. We rescued her at 8 weeks. She had already been removed from her mother at 5 weeks and the owner didn’t know how to take care of her. She had fleas and was malnourished so we immediately took her home.
She’s now a 12 year old, tail wagging, licking machine. The old gal has some sore hips now from years of jumping on things, but she still can scare the UPS man!
In her hey day she patrolled the yard with our 90lb Boxer keeping the yard free of rabbits. We’d always get presents from her on the back porch. She’s a big lap dog with a huge bark that can still hear a flea shit from 50yds out... it’s selective of course
The Pit/lab mix has been great for us.
We’ve had a couple boxers in the past that we lost to cancer and old age. Currently have a black boxer and a white boxer mix (American bulldog is my best guess). Boxers are a great family dog.
Spent 30 minutes perusing this thread. I have had 2 different labs. The first was Howie and I got him in 2005 at the local animal shelter. Full lab. The only dog to not act the fool when we were in the room looking for our next pet. I didn’t feel a connection to him at first. But when we left the room and were walking up the outside corridor, one dog was barking like mad. It was Howie and we looked back and he was looking at us and going nuts. Saying please come back and take me. We couldn’t resist. He was 5yo. A black lab. Not the blocky kind, the slender taller kind. The most well behaved and smart dog. I loved him endlessly until he passed at 11 from cancer in 2011.
In 2008 I adopted a 3yo chocolate that had hip dysplasia real bad in both hips. He was at a rescue organization. To get his hips fixed would cost $4000 and the rescue organization was offering to pay half. I could not stand the idea he might be put down. So I went to look and fell for him. Sweetest most gentle dog. He was always at someone’s side until he passed in early 2018 from cancer. He was 13 and his name was Bo (NOT Beau). Loved car rides. I didn’t get my Jeep until a month after his passing.
I currently have a 10yo Golden named Max. I adopted him from a rescue organization in 2011 when he was 18 months. He had a very bad case of heart worms. I love him. But he’s sometimes hard to figure out. For the first 5 years I had him he was very strong willed. He was destructive too when left alone too long. He’s mostly over that now. He likes to ride in the car. Had him in the Jeep once and it wasnt pleasant. He was too excited and would not stay still
I, like the OP want a next dog that can be my Jeep dog sometimes, but is loyal, not overly rambunctious and can handle being alone at times since we both work and are gone from about 7:30-5 during weekdays. I am thinking I want another lab. But we have also been eyeballing French Bulldogs. I just don’t want a puppy due to our work schedule. And while I really want to give all senior dogs a good home to live out their golden years, it’s just too hard emotionally and financially (health issues). Finding a young/middle aged adult lab or frenchie that doesn’t have major health or temperament issues is like finding a Rubihara.
Pictures are Max and Bo. I don’t have a digital of Howie on hand.
In 2008 I adopted a 3yo chocolate that had hip dysplasia real bad in both hips. He was at a rescue organization. To get his hips fixed would cost $4000 and the rescue organization was offering to pay half. I could not stand the idea he might be put down. So I went to look and fell for him. Sweetest most gentle dog. He was always at someone’s side until he passed in early 2018 from cancer. He was 13 and his name was Bo (NOT Beau). Loved car rides. I didn’t get my Jeep until a month after his passing.
I currently have a 10yo Golden named Max. I adopted him from a rescue organization in 2011 when he was 18 months. He had a very bad case of heart worms. I love him. But he’s sometimes hard to figure out. For the first 5 years I had him he was very strong willed. He was destructive too when left alone too long. He’s mostly over that now. He likes to ride in the car. Had him in the Jeep once and it wasnt pleasant. He was too excited and would not stay still
I, like the OP want a next dog that can be my Jeep dog sometimes, but is loyal, not overly rambunctious and can handle being alone at times since we both work and are gone from about 7:30-5 during weekdays. I am thinking I want another lab. But we have also been eyeballing French Bulldogs. I just don’t want a puppy due to our work schedule. And while I really want to give all senior dogs a good home to live out their golden years, it’s just too hard emotionally and financially (health issues). Finding a young/middle aged adult lab or frenchie that doesn’t have major health or temperament issues is like finding a Rubihara.
Pictures are Max and Bo. I don’t have a digital of Howie on hand.
I’m not sure if you have ever considered it but have you ever looked into a Greyhound? I’ve had one (and will have another soon) and that was the best dog. The retired racers are already potty trained, kennel trained and trained on a leash. They are low maintenance, very affectionate and are VERY laid back. Mine loved everyone and they sleep about 18 hours a day. Beautiful dogs. This is Gracie.
Actually no I’ve never considered one as I’ve never been around one. I think they made Dog racing illegal here in Florida about a year or two ago. Interestingly enough there is a dog track about 2 miles from my home.
I will keep that in mind. Thanks.
I've never gotten a rescue that I've regretted. Some have been the best dogs ever. Just say'n.
When we rescued ours the county shelter said he was boxer and Rhodesian mix!?..
They were wrong. We since found out he’s a Black Mouth Cur. Originally bred as farm or cattle dogs.
Whatever he is, he’s a great dog.
Watching the neighborhood.
His favorite spot when I’m working in the garage
Acting like a fool.
They were wrong. We since found out he’s a Black Mouth Cur. Originally bred as farm or cattle dogs.
Whatever he is, he’s a great dog.
Watching the neighborhood.
His favorite spot when I’m working in the garage
Acting like a fool.
A lab is like a big kid with four legs and a tail. Great breed, good disposition, great with kids, love the water .
Any dog has plenty of potential if you take the time to work with it's character and temperament. Some of the dogs I have had. The black & tan Shepherd was AKC registered, came from good blood lines and was trained by The Philadelphia Police Dept. K-9 Unit. He was the most obedient dog I have ever owned and his pedigree was obvious as he hailed from parents who held obedience and utility dog titles. The white one was a female Shepherd/Husky mix. The Husky part was obvious in that she had a wild streak in her. Together, they were formidable. They both liked to jump in the bed of my pick up and go for a ride where I would let them run on country roads. I now have a little Jack Russell who is a real character. Very intelligent, plenty of heart and high energy but isn't crazy about going for a ride.
I feel your pain, they become family, but I can't see myself not ever having a dog. It's who I am.
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I’ve always been partial to German shepherds. My first childhood dog was a 160lb black lab/ shepherd mix. He was the most loyal of all the dogs I’ve ever had. We were best buddies. We used to love riding in the back of the pickup (back when that was legal) and sharing ice cream cones haha! I was about 10 when he died. He used to sniff my dad and I out, when we’re were deer hunting. Could be 3 miles from the house, and he would find us every time. Just lay on the ground under our stand. And yes, dad actually bagged deer with him there. We had a few more after him. Couple bagels, mom had a Shitzu and one jack russle. They were good dogs as well.
When I got out of the Army, I had a cousin that had a pure bread female German Shepherd, that stayed tied up outside in the boonies. They had tried to breed her several times, to no avail. Then she mysteriously ended up pregnant. 3 pups out of 9 survived. Two pure white pups. One male one female. Then the male I have now. As far as we can tell, and have had vets back this up, she got knocked up by a coyote. So best as I can tell, he’s German Shepherd/coyote. He’s a trooper too. When he was about 6-7 months old, he got out of his pin, got hit by a car, then crawled about 300 yards back to the house. He ended up losing his back right leg. After a long recovery, he didn’t lose any of his spirit. Up until a couple of years ago, believe it or not, he could still run a squirrel down, he just couldn’t turn very well haha! He has an amazing temperament, absolutely awesome with kids, and he absolutely loves to go for rides. Pictures will attest. He’s 13 now. And he’s my 7 yo step daughters best friend.
Personally, my recommendation for a good companion will always be a shepherd.
His name is Buddy
When I got out of the Army, I had a cousin that had a pure bread female German Shepherd, that stayed tied up outside in the boonies. They had tried to breed her several times, to no avail. Then she mysteriously ended up pregnant. 3 pups out of 9 survived. Two pure white pups. One male one female. Then the male I have now. As far as we can tell, and have had vets back this up, she got knocked up by a coyote. So best as I can tell, he’s German Shepherd/coyote. He’s a trooper too. When he was about 6-7 months old, he got out of his pin, got hit by a car, then crawled about 300 yards back to the house. He ended up losing his back right leg. After a long recovery, he didn’t lose any of his spirit. Up until a couple of years ago, believe it or not, he could still run a squirrel down, he just couldn’t turn very well haha! He has an amazing temperament, absolutely awesome with kids, and he absolutely loves to go for rides. Pictures will attest. He’s 13 now. And he’s my 7 yo step daughters best friend.
Personally, my recommendation for a good companion will always be a shepherd.
His name is Buddy
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