| Suzanne821 |
| Posted 11/10/2007 6:49:22 PM |
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Hey, My family is looking to add a new Dog to our family. We have narrowed it down to a mastiff, a newf, or a St. Bernard. We do a have a 3 year old and another Dog (a peekapoo) I was wondering if anyone had anything to say about these breeds with young children or just in general. Thank you in advance! |
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| CannonFarms |
| Posted 11/10/2007 10:59:54 PM |
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All three need owners that know how to be #1 in the pack. All of them are big enough to knock kids over, drool in their hair from the back seat, the mastiffs tail is capable of leaving bruises and blackening eyes.
I have Danes and those are things we deal with.
You also need to research large breed joint and bone issues.
Out of the three, for kids the newfi would be my pick, saints coming in second and mastiffs also being a good choice if made responsibly.
You need to look more in the breeders than the breed, a bad breeder or one obsessed with showing can produce something mentaly unstable. A good show breeder wont breed for just looks, but an even stable temperment as well.
I have been around all three, bad and well bred and would be happy to help in anyway i can. |
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| AngelZoo |
| Posted 11/11/2007 7:58:37 AM |
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Suzanne:
Look up some rescue group and breed clubs for those dogs, as well as searching for some books.
It's possible for all of those dogs to live with children, but much of that will depend on you, how well you supervise, how well you train your kid and the dog, and how old your children are now.
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| suebgone |
| Posted 11/11/2007 3:58:20 PM |
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so you are aware - just because you find a breeder thru a breed club, a local kennel club or listed on AKC that does not make them a reputable responsible breeder at all.
even puppy mills have AKC dogs & so do byb's. you really have to do your homework.
if you need information on how to choose a breeder - ask we can help with that.
I would also strongly urge you to get a Dog thru a rescue tho |
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| Suzanne821 |
| Posted 11/12/2007 9:40:05 AM |
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I actually have been looking through some rescue sites. I think I found one in MA that I will probably use, they have Saints and sometimes other breeds. I don't really see the point of buying a breed Dog when there are perfectly good dogs in desperat need of a loving home, but I do want to get the Dog as close to a puppy as I can so that it will be raised around the other pets and my son. Thank you all for your advice, it has been very helpful! |
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| ccrper |
| Posted 11/12/2007 9:55:00 AM |
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I have raised five boys and I grew upith a Colie and have had collie dogs for many years as my children grew up with them. They are great with children, very gentle, very easy to train, very intellgent and very lovable. We have a young 23 months Colie and is great with the Grandkids. Their are smooth and rough coat Collies. We have always had rough coat. They shed but it is controllable.
Look up the breed if you want a large gentle dog.
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| ReiligXaingeal |
| Posted 11/12/2007 1:19:02 PM |
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I had a st.b and he was the greatest Dog we have ever had. They are a great breed of dog, but they like to lean and sit on you. We had to get rid of Moose (my st.b) because our grandfather was moving in with us, and he could be easily knocked over. I think that maybe you should think about waiting a few years before getting a big Dog because they have a tendency to lean, and you dont want your 3yo to get knocked over by accedent. As far as your other dog, there shouldnt be a problem enless your peekapoo (i thik thats what you said it was.. sorry if im wrong) has a problem with other animals. They may not love each other but they can live together. Yeah, but I honestly think you should think about it cause you dont want to go through the heart break of giving one away. (trust me, it HURTS.. thankfully we gave him to a great home and he goes to hospitals to make the sick happier) |
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| CannonFarms |
| Posted 11/12/2007 1:29:47 PM |
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since we bought our danes, we have gave up on having any coffee table decor and any breakables have to be at least 4ft high, granted you not looking at a dane but the same issues occure in any large breed.
They have the same love and excitment levels as the 5lb chihuahuas but its not so cute when they are 150lbs of jumping happy to see you balls of fur.
Training will be a just as huge a part of your life as they will be. |
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| shoobydoo |
| Posted 2/12/2008 8:12:58 PM |
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OK first thing is first, get a Cockapoo Dog.They come in tree sizes,small med Lr.They have a great temprmint.I own one myself.They are great with Kids.And are very loyal.I think you should go with a Cockapoo. Other wise a ST.Barnard.   |
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| maligirl1 |
| Posted 2/13/2008 2:52:06 PM |
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if you want a bigger Dog i agree with going with the recues.alot of times they are really protective of the animals that they have and will only give (after many references/checking) to a good home.if at all see if you can check into the health history of your prospective Dog that might help.although checking with a vet might help ,friend of mine did that to find a reputable breeder and got bad breeder.don't know what happened but she has since stopped going to that vet.but anyway, hope you have luck |
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