We're getting a new dog...

[Aniland]

We want one that does not need to be groomed, is big, good with kids, and a good personaility.

Any suggestions? BTW We already have a great dane and a mastiff.

[sammy101]

How about..
Rottweiler
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Doberman Pinscher
Bloodhound
Bull Mastiff
??Any of those breeds?

or you could just get another Dane or a Mastiff

[wolfsoul]

There are still lots of things we need to know before we can make an accurate guess as to what would be good for you..

*Do you want a dog that will be a good watch dog or guard dog?
*A dog that you can do agility, flyball, etc with?
*Does it matter if the dog sheds alot?
*Do you want a breed known for it's obedience? Or would it matter if the breed is known to be quite stubborn?
*Do you want a breed that is known to be quiet?
*How much exersise are you willing to provide? Do you want a dog that you have to take for an hour long run everyday, or something that only needs a 20 min walk around the block? Couch potato?

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Originally posted by sammy101
How about..
Rottweiler

If they don't want a dog that has to be groomed I'd suggest not getting a Rottie. A lot of people think that they don't need to be groomed regularly but they do.

[Bigyummydog]

Originally posted by Aniland
We want one that does not need to be groomed, is big, good with kids, and a good personaility.

sounds like you need a big yummy dog...........


btw: i didn't know rotties needed to be groomed?

[Pit Chick]

Rotties require lots of brushing because they do lots of shedding and I would imagine the same is true for a GSMD and Bloodhounds. Don't Bloodhounds usually need jobs? Pitties are medium sized, but she would have to go with an adult that isn't animal aggressive.

My suggestion would be going to the shelter and interacting with the adult dogs and take your dogs along to make sure everyone gets along. Or find a breed specific rescue.

How about:

American Bulldog
Dogue de Bourdeaux
Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Boxer

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Originally posted by Bigyummydog
btw: i didn't know rotties needed to be groomed?

Rotties have an extremely thick undercoat that needs constant brushing. They're one of the worst shedding breeds there is...

[Aniland]

*Do you want a dog that will be a good watch dog or guard dog?

We want a family dog


*A dog that you can do agility, flyball, etc with?

We would like one to be energetic enough to play out back


*Does it matter if the dog sheds alot?

No


*Do you want a breed known for it's obedience? Or would it matter if the breed is known to be quite stubborn?

Hopefully we can train him to be quite obedient


*Do you want a breed that is known to be quiet?


We would like a dog that would only bark or be aggressive through defense


*How much exersise are you willing to provide? Do you want a dog that you have to take for an hour long run everyday, or something that only needs a 20 min walk around the block? Couch potato?

Hoppefully a dog than can get enough excerise in the backyard

[lute]

Originally posted by Aniland
We already have a great dane and a mastiff.

can we see pics of your puppers?! i'm a HUGE great dane fan!

[Giselle]

Umm, enough exercise via the backyard? How big is your backyard, because I know virtually all dogs (with the exception of a FEW Toy breeds) require a daily walk, if not jog. If you get another Great Dane or Mastiff, they, too, require much exercise.

What kind of exercise do your dogs receive now?

As for the question regarding ease with training (do you want an easily trained dog or stubborn dog?), it was more of addressing the issue of whether or not you can cater to the needs of a highly trainable dog. For example, with a Lab, they are very easily trained and it is recommended to periodically teach them new tricks. However, if you get a dog like a Pekingese, it'll take much longer to teach them a command and have them listen, but you won't need to teach them new tricks as often. This can be either a plus or minues depending on what you want to do with the dog. This follows into Wolfsoul's next question: what do you want to do with the dog? If you want to try agility, flyball, SAR, competitive obedience, etc., you should look for a highly trainable dog that is eager to please (most Sporting and Herding dogs). Playing in the backyard does not require smarts...although it does require energy. However, you said you'd prefer a dog that would receive enough exercise via the backyard. So you see the conflict?

I'm not trying to offend or anything, but can I ask what is the current situation with your Great Dane and Mastiff?
Inside dogs or outside dogs?
Are they obedience trained?
What kind of exercise do they receive?
What are their genders?
Are they intact or have they been spayed and neutered?
Are they resource aggressive (food/toy)?
This'll help us determine the right breed and age of the dog suitable for you. Hope this helps!

[bckrazy]

I agree with Giselle sooo much goes into picking a breed. I suggest writing down all of what you want (energy level, age, coat, size, personality, temperament, patience with kids, trainability, purpose) and searching through local shelters to find the perfect dog. Since you obviously aren't partial to any breed, just personality, a pound puppy sounds perfect !! It'd be best probably to adopt an older pup to adult (12 months and up), so you already know their personality and how they fit in with your 2 current dogs. Adopting an older dog is SO much easier also, you won't have to go through the horrible puppy stages. There are countless Rotties, Dobies, Mastiffs, Pitties, Labs, Goldens, Boxers, etc in shelters everywhere that need a loving home! Because you don't seem very active, consider adopting an older adult over 3 years old, that doesn't require a ton of exercise.

[Suki Wingy]

I agree with them! Giselle, you are so smart!

[Giselle]

Hehe, thanks

Aniland, I'm a little concerned. You said you're getting a third dog, but your profile indicates that you have "A husky lab, a great dane, and a bullmastiff/ shepherd". But in this thread, you say you only have a Dane and a mastiff. I remembering seeing a pic of your huskyX. Is there something I'm missing? What happened to your other dog?