Good Dog breeds.

[Dogandgunner]

We recently lost our 1 year old chihuahua, she was killed and eaten by our 7 year old staffy which we had to put down as we couldn't trust her around our daughter. We are looking at getting a pug, was just wondering if anyone knew if they were good with kids and other animals(we have a cat and a couple of rabbits)?? any info would be much appreciated...Ps unfortunately my wife doesn't want a bulldog.

 

[UmoGus]

Get a rottweiler as a pup. My sister has 2 and have always been protective over the kids from when they were babies. Very family friendly in the right hands.

 

[Dogandgunner]

Get a rottweiler as a pup. My sister has 2 and have always been protective over the kids from when they were babies. Very family friendly in the right hands.

i think we will go for a smaller dog, we live on half an acre at the moment but will be moving coastal in a few years and most likely a smaller yard

 

[Özil]

Yeah rottweilers are very good around the children and they are very easy to look after. Likewise with German Shepards.

If you want something small and good around the kids, Maltese Terriers are very good as well

Bulldogs are quite high maintenence, you gotta pay overs to keep them healthy in their first 2 years and keeping them fit and controlling their diet aren't very easy.

 

[Dogandgunner]

Bulldogs are quite high maintenence, you gotta pay overs to keep them healthy in their first 2 years and keeping them fit and controlling their diet aren't very easy.

Sorry all i kept thinking that was jarred hickey lol.

Yea maltese terriers are one breed we are looking at aswell, the staffy was a great dog, but it had killed 2 other small dogs.

 

[UmoGus]

i think we will go for a smaller dog, we live on half an acre at the moment but will be moving coastal in a few years and most likely a smaller yard

Maybe take a look at ****zu's. Had one since i was about 5 till we gave it away because we moved.

 

[Özil]

Sorry all i kept thinking that was jarred hickey lol.

Yea maltese terriers are one breed we are looking at aswell, the staffy was a great dog, but it had killed 2 other small dogs.

Haha, well my ex gf had both, the Bulldog she had lasted her just under 5 years with too many health complications, while the Maltese terrier, she had it for over 12 years and she only had the maltese terrier since the dog was aged 2.

 

[Stinky Wizzleteats]

Australian Bulldog?

Apparently, they don't suffer the same health issues that English Bulldogs do. Or a French Bulldog?

Or, depends where you are, go and adopt a mutt from a pound.

 

[El_Magic]

I've got a border collie and absolutely love him to death! He's such a gentleness friendly dog. He's really protective of my wife which is good. Apparently there excellent with kids and also the smartest dogs in the world. They are very energetic but so they require a lot of walking

 

[Horse]

I've got a border collie and absolutely love him to death! He's such a gentleness friendly dog. He's really protective of my wife which is good. Apparently there excellent with kids and also the smartest dogs in the world. They are very energetic but so they require a lot of walking

This. No better breed of dog in the world.

 

[Dogandgunner]

I gotta ask - why did you introduce a 1yr old pup to a staffy? What were the sexes of each?

they lived together for a year, never any issues between them, the chihuahua had brain damage, so they never played together or picked fights so we never thought it would be an issue,the closest she got to being hurt was when an owl tried to grab her...if we could change it of course we would never have had them together, its cost us 2 dogs

 

[Scorpio]

they lived together for a year, never any issues between them, the chihuahua had brain damage, so they never played together or picked fights so we never thought it would be an issue,the closest she got to being hurt was when an owl tried to grab her...if we could change it of course we would never have had them together, its cost us 2 dogs

Was it an English staffy or american staffy? was it a pure bred staffy or X with Pitty?

I have 10 year old pure bred english staffy, not desexed and gets on with all dogs.......... well, the only issue is that he likes to hump em, male or female he dont care!! lol

 

[Big_Dawg]

Fox terroir very friendly around people and are specialists in taking care of snakes if u live on property

 

[Dogandgunner]

Was it an English staffy or american staffy? was it a pure bred staffy or X with Pitty?

I have 10 year old pure bred english staffy, not desexed and gets on with all dogs.......... well, the only issue is that he likes to hump em, male or female he dont care!! lol

purebred english staffy, like i said she was a great dog but couldnt trust her anymore

 

[Özil]

Australian Bulldog?

Apparently, they don't suffer the same health issues that English Bulldogs do. Or a French Bulldog?

Or, depends where you are, go and adopt a mutt from a pound.

British Bulldog...

 

[dogkat]

I've got a border collie and absolutely love him to death! He's such a gentleness friendly dog. He's really protective of my wife which is good. Apparently there excellent with kids and also the smartest dogs in the world. They are very energetic but so they require a lot of walking

If you are specifically after a small dog - a Shetland Sheepdog. Very affectionate.

Will need as much exercise and brushing as a border collie, but absolutely adorable.

 

[Doga]

Really sorry for your loss man. I have 2 staffs and i would hate to think how i would handle it if one killed/almost killed the other.

better keep them off my lawn buddy

 

[dogie]

pugs have loads of problems with breathing and bones etc

honestly get a cross breed they are more healthy

A Maltese (very friendly and sweet good with kids) crossed with almost any other small dog will give you a great family pet.

source: my cousin is a vet and this was her genuine recommendation + my own experience with this type of dog

 

[Ghost of Dime]

Johnson American bulldog- staunch as **** and great with the kids. They can't leave the house without her trotting after them to keep an eye out.

 

[Dex]

Dogo Argentino! If you can find one here! Its a very loyal dog if trained from a pup.. This will kill any other dog or intruder

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogo_Argentino