I think it's time for me to get a dog.

[Root beer]

Boxer. I've had two of 'em. They are medium built, pretty face, short hair, beatiful dogs and very loving.

[Root beer]

http://www.pet-dog-magazine.com/image-files/boxer-annonymus.jpg

This your average boxer. I'll post up picture of my current boxer later.

You can have their ears crop where it'll stick up.

[Troutfisher]

I'll vote for lab mix.  We have 2, they're the best dogs you can get!

[Redlinerobert]

Raul,

Hmmm, you may be onto something there.  Gidget likes what she sees too - your pictures dont come up for some reason though.  

[fishbear]

Labs love to chew everything in sight for the first year or two... sooooo if you have Italian leather shoes, or a nice table with wood legs,, or a leather recliner,,,, it will get chewed on..

How about an Australian Blue Heeler.  They are very protective, and love to play but are not psycho like some of the terriers.  They are also extremely smart... plus they look very cool.

http://www.blueheeler.com/

[WIII-60]

dogs, dog breeds & dog care by dr. peter larkin.

best all-around resource for the person who wants a dog but does'nt know which one.

All have negatives. All have positives. All are better than cats.

[Raul]

Robert, If you plan on getting a smoothie send me a PM, I can provide you with Sandra and Felipe 's phone number, or can tell you from whom to purchase a good quality dog, the same applies for boxers, I have a friend here that owns the No 1 Boxer in the US and Mexico, Doc ( Suncrest I 'm the man ):

Once Doc is here we are going to pair him with this baby ( Carson ):

Man, I just drool to think about how the litter that 's going to be produced by those two, check Quiroz Boxers and check the puppies, that litter is that same dam with Tiger ( Suncrest High Flyer ):

[Root beer]

Boxers are awesome dogs!! My first one live to be 11 and the one I have right now is almost 2 years old.

You wont regret having a boxer redline!!!

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Look at the muscles in the right rear leg in the last pic, holy crap.  Very majestic.

This weekend, the Lunkerville crew got footage of "OJO the wonder dog" hunting bluegill.  She's an American Stafford (Pit) and she's a riot.  Has the discipline and intelligence to get it done.  The film grew thought it was a trip.  Only problem is when she gets bored w/ the panfish, her next idea is to tote rocks the size of softballs around with her mouth.  Just watching her makes me cringe and grit my teeth.

Dogs are amazing (but so are cats )

[roadwarrior]

We have a Corgi named Malcolm. He is the best pet we have ever owned.

http://www.welshcorgi.com/

http://www.rednirt.4t.com/corgi.html

8-)

[Raul]

But Corgis shed a lot RW, I don 't think Robert would like to go to work dressed up in them Armani suits cover with dog hair.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Been bit 5 times.  Twice by Corgi's.  Go figure.  They are tricky buggers,pretend to like you and then out of the blue,.....SNAP!

[roadwarrior]

But Corgis shed a lot RW, I don 't think Robert would like to go to work dressed up in them Armani suits cover with dog hair.

Well, I suspect Robert can afford to have the dog groomed.

They don't jump on furniture, so unless you spend a lot of

time rolling on the floor in your suit, I really don't think it's

an issue.

Hey Russ,

I think it's pretty rare for a corgi to bite, but they really don't

like guys in brown clothes who the dog thinks might steal his

trash! Our dog gets along with two cats, but doesn't allow visitors.

Malcolm's #1 enemy is squirrels.

8-)

[WIII-60]

Before you get a boxer, here's a couple of things that are the downsides. Other than these, boxers are a really great dog.

Boxers slobber and will get it on anything that contacts the inside of their jowels, or when they rest their head.

They shed just like any other dog. Because the hair is short it burrows into other fabrics.

They can be pretty gassy.

This was my experience, I'm sure others have had different. Mine was a quality bred dog as well.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

But Corgis shed a lot RW, I don 't think Robert would like to go to work dressed up in them Armani suits cover with dog hair.

Well, I suspect Robert can afford to have the dog groomed.

They don't jump on furniture, so unless you spend a lot of

time rolling on the floor in your suit, I really don't think it's

an issue.

Hey Russ,

I think it's pretty rare for a corgi to bite, but they really don't

like guys in brown clothes who the dog thinks might steal his

trash!  Our dog gets along with two cats, but doesn't allow visitors.

Malcolm's #1 enemy is squirrels.

8-)

Don't get me wrong RW, I was on the dogs turf both times so I wouldn't blame the dog or the owner,...kids at the house both times too, I'm just saying that they mislead you (or me anyway,lol) into thinking all is good till you let your guard down.  Like going to pet him for the tenth time and......YOWZERS,lol.

[Raul]

They can be pretty gassy.

Better loose a friend than a chunk of intestine.

[WIII-60]

huh?

[tyrius.]

I suppose a dog that isn't so hyper would be preferable, and any one of the dogs that I've mentioned usually are.

I think that there is a difference between hyper and active. Vizslas, like Weims (we have one), are high energy and require adequate excercise. However, they don't act like a hyper freak like a Jack Russell Terrier. A coworker has 2 vizslas and they keep each other occupied.

[Redlinerobert]

Yeah, Vizsla's are beautiful.  Maybe I should consider getting two for that reason.

[key chain bass guy]

My boxer Cassius. Can't go wrong with a boxer!!!!

[key chain bass guy]

The "other side" of Cassius.

[.dsaavedra.]

beagles are the best dogs in the world  

[BirdNestBen]

I've got 2 Jack Russel's- 1 is a short coat and one a rough coat.... They are tremendous dogs... very smart and love to play....

But like everyone has said they need attention.... if they don't get it usually they find something to tear up.....  They have very interesting personalities to say the least........

[hammer84]

My vote is call the local rescue groups.  You can find a resuce for about any type of breed.  Many time they have dogs that are a year or two old and you can really see their personality, something you cannot do with a puppy, no matter what breeder you use.

Pure breds also have a much higher heath issue rate than a dog with just a little mix.

Do what you feel is right but a dog with papers is no better than a dog with out.

[Raul]

A dog with papers is no better than a dog with out.

Yeah, right  :!