Our next dog

[zoomer]

How about a doberman?

Ooooo I never considered that but when it comes to mind it sounds perfect

[BC_MoM]

Any dog will bond quickly to a single person, really.. Mickey used to be so attached to my younger sister, but eventually I was the one who started working with him, walking and playing with him so I became his Mommy.. that's all you really gotta do to make create a special bond with your dog!

[zoomer]

Any dog will bond quickly to a single person, really.. Mickey used to be so attached to my younger sister, but eventually I was the one who started working with him, walking and playing with him so I became his Mommy.. that's all you really gotta do to make create a special bond with your dog!

Thank you

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

A Doberman would probably be alright, but I don't know many that enjoy water (I know atleast 30...maybe 3 enjoy water). They also need a lot of training and socializing, as do all dogs but it concerns me a bit as I know you're having troubles with Buddy (I do understand you're working with him though!). Good luck in your search Dobermans also have sight hound bred into them, so 100% reliable off leash in an unfenced area could be a problem, but I do know plenty who are reliable.

[bckrazy]

I'm sure you already know this.... but, there are a lot of considerations in getting a show puppy besides the breed you choose! Showing costs $1000's, at least. A show quality puppy is extremely expensive, as are the supplies and traveling to shows - so your parents should share your desire for showing completely, because they'll be funding it. I know a family that shows their ONE male Portugese Water Dog. Well, they don't travel out of Northern California and spend around $1000 a month on handling, grooming, supplies, show fees, travel, hotels, etc. Their dog has just been championed, and he's going to be specialed which is even more $$$! They love Cruiser to pieces, though, and they can afford it so it's ok with them.

I think your best bet is to attend as many local shows as possible, talk to breeders, and meet dogs.

[wolfsoul]

I'm sure you already know this.... but, there are a lot of considerations in getting a show puppy besides the breed you choose! Showing costs $1000's, at least.

I've never found it to be that expensive, but maybe it's because I have a low-maitenance breed. I only end up paying for the ride there and the show itself, I don't pay for grooming or supplies or anything. Our last sanction match wasn't in town and it only cost me $45 altogether.

[king2005]

I personally fancy a Rottie. Rocky loved swimming once we tought him it was fun (couldn't get him out of the water after that). The fur is short, so it doesn't need a pro. groomer, just a nice burshing & a bath in the tub. I found Rocky to be quiet in the house, esp. when the door rang. He would stand at the top of the stairs & stare at the door. As soon as it was open he wanted to see who it was hehe
Never had an issue with him & kids. He wasn't the nicest dog towards adults, but he was far too sweet with kids! 2 small girls ran up to us during a walk (they were good they stopped 10 feet infront of us & asked to pet the dogs). We told them to pet my dog only & kept the Rottie away (he was muzzled & we didn't trust him). Well Rocky was going nuts & doing the butt wiggle, he was trying to play with them. So we decided to let them pet Rocky. He was going crazy & trying to lick them through his muzzle (we used a small muzzle on him). It was the cuttest thing ever! The father of the girls had to stay far away & he asked why the rottie was muzzled cause hes loving the girls. We said hes dog agressive & hates adults exp. men. In the end the muzzle was off of him & he was slobbering all over the girls & was giving kisses to my dog (he wasn't too sure about that).

thats just my personal opinion, as it matches what you want, just a bit larger heheh..

[lv4dogs]

I personally fancy a Rottie.

I was going say the same thing. A rottie sounds perfect from what you are describing. They can be a little hard headed tough so some advanced training would be needed, by the sounds of it though, if you are indeed going to show, that shouldn't be a problem.

[king2005]

I was going say the same thing. A rottie sounds perfect from what you are describing. They can be a little hard headed tough so some advanced training would be needed, by the sounds of it though, if you are indeed going to show, that shouldn't be a problem.

& get the pup young, a 6 month old untrained Rottie pup is NOT fun to deal with at all! When you get him young you can start training right away before he gets too full of himself & does as he pleases. But if you slack off on training it can turn into an unpleaset pet. Trashing the house, dragging you for blocks, animal agressive, ALL people agressive.. ya not good!

Rocky was bought at 6 months old & he was so wild he had to be chained to the door (inside). OMG he ate 2 couches, bit so many people & refused to learn his name.. It took 2 years to train that beast & it worked out in the end.. He was a great guard dog, no need to be cahined up in the house, could go off leash, great recall, swam, played well with non-barking dogs, people friendly when on walks & knew lots of tricks.. so young is best!! Also go to a breeder that plays with the pups & teaches them basic puppy manors, as this rottie was left with its parent in the garage & had little human contact (the breeders didn't want the puppies pooping in the house, still not an excuse to not play with them). The parents were lovely dog (not friendly to strangers. They had papers & would be breed every 2-3 years, so it wasn't a puppymill or a byb, it just wasn't the best, to get the pups at 6 months...

I plan to get a Rottie pup in the future!