Alaskan Malamutes and Bernese Mountain Dogs

[CountryWolf07]

Oh absolutely! I just think that the Labrador Retriever may be the right breed for us, since he/she would fit our lifestyle. I'm just looking for a companion to hang out with during the day and keep me company at home. I'm just more concerned about how if my boyfriend and I end up getting this house, that has a 3 acres yard, but unfenced. However, if it was fenced in, I would not hesitate on owning another Siberian Husky. It just wouldn't' be right of me to tie up a dog that isn't meant to be tied up.

[Cataholic]

It just wouldn't' be right of me to tie up a dog that isn't meant to be tied up.

What do you mean by this statement? IMO, no dog is meant to be tied up. I suppose putting them out on a leash for 30 minutes is appropriate...but I don't think any dog deserves life on the end of a chain. I can't think you meant that, either...

There are other options then fencing in one's entire yard. Many people fence off a section for their dog(s), and really, it means there isn't poop all over the yard.

[Sowa]

There is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. If you have time for lots of exercise and training. A family friend had 2, very good guard dogs. Someone broke into their house and one of them had the guy pinned to a wall until the owner told him to stop.

http://www.pets.ca/dogs/breed-profil...bay-retriever/

[CountryWolf07]

There is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. If you have time for lots of exercise and training. A family friend had 2, very good guard dogs. Someone broke into their house and one of them had the guy pinned to a wall until the owner told him to stop.

http://www.pets.ca/dogs/breed-profil...bay-retriever/

I was actually looking into that breed. Very interesting. Mike is hoping I'll end up wanting a Black Labrador. He's always had Black Labs growing up so we'll see. I have nothing against the breed, anyway. They are great.

[Sowa]

I was actually looking into that breed. Very interesting. Mike is hoping I'll end up wanting a Black Labrador. He's always had Black Labs growing up so we'll see. I have nothing against the breed, anyway. They are great.

I think either way you'll end up with a great dog. My last dog was a Black Lab and Clover is a Yellow. They're great dogs. Easy to train, loyal, smart. Just be prepared to have your house chewed apart! Clover wasn't too bad but I had a lot of bones and things for her to chew on and keep her busy!

[CountryWolf07]

What do you mean by this statement? IMO, no dog is meant to be tied up. I suppose putting them out on a leash for 30 minutes is appropriate...but I don't think any dog deserves life on the end of a chain. I can't think you meant that, either...

There are other options then fencing in one's entire yard. Many people fence off a section for their dog(s), and really, it means there isn't poop all over the yard.

Of course, I didn't mean that. Why would I? That's ridiculous. I'm not that kind of person. Mike and I do not have a fenced in yard. Are we planning on fencing in our backyard? No. Not right now. It's 3 acres. We just bought a house and we want to start off slow by moving in together, etc. then get a dog. I was hoping to find a fenced in yard, but wasn't able to. I wanted to get another Siberian Husky but because of that, I won't. I don't want a tie up a dog. My first dog was tied up, never had a issue. He was happy. He just had the desire to run off or wander off just for the fun of it. Plus he was part hound.