And since I didn't know where to post this

[.sarah]

I was actually going to suggest English/show Labs lol, but I guess not ...?

The breeds I think might fit your lifestyle are the Great Dane, Doberman, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Possibly St. Bernards but I honestly don't know much about the breed since they don't appeal to me.

There's probably more breeds but at the moment that's all that comes to mind.

[.powerful]

But to Bernese Mountain dogs bark alot, and are they easy to train and require a yard? I mean he will get a lot of exercise buit I'm not a reputable breeder would want to give one to me when they here i have no yard.

[.sarah]

Barking really is mostly up to how you train the dog. There are lots of breeds that are claimed "barky" but the only ones (in my experience from working at a vet) that live up to it are the terriers. There are exceptions, but most dogs don't bark if trained well.

Bernese are extremely easy to train. They are very loyal dogs and will mind their owners pretty much no matter what. They're absolutely wonderful

I don't think a breeder will care if you don't have a yard. All they want is daily excersize for their pups and it doesn't really matter in what way they get it. A fenced in yard is preffered, of course, but I don't think that you'll be out of the question just because of that.

[Toby's my baby]

My cousin has had two bernese mountain dogs, and they were beautiful and very well behaved. I dont think I EVER heard them bark, ever. They were so sweet, and the listened well, the were fairly lazy, and were very friendly. I like them a lot, they are really sweet. She lives on a farm, but they rarely went outside, just to go potty.

[tz1]

I would say an Akita, except for the fact that you said that the dog must live with a golden retriever. My akita hardly ever bark unless something is seriously wrong, he need moderate amounts of exercise, and is a natural guard dog. He is 75 pounds now at 6 months, and will probably be around 120 pounds at full grown, maybe a little more. The thing is that you have to watch them very carefully around other dogs, because they are a very dominant type of dog. Oh, and he's tough to train, he's extremely smart but stubborn.

http://animals.timduru.org/dirlist/d...a-kumasit1.jpg

[Suki Wingy]

The first thing that came to mind was BULLMASTIFF!
http://clubs.akc.org/aba/
Of, and PLEASE go to a reputable breeder or a rescue!

[k9krazee]

I would say a retired Greyhound

[dab_20]

i would say maybe a cocker spaniel. if you like the cavalier, you'll prolly like a cocker too. (for looks)

the only thing is that cockers get seperation anxiety. but if your going to have a dog walker while you are at work, that would be fine. They are very mellow, happy tail waggers. They are average in the training area. GREAT with kids. They are happy walking for hours on end, or curling up on the couch with you. but sometimes can gain weight easily. I have my 2nd cocker right now. they are WONDERFUL dogs.



you can go on www.dogbreedinfo.com and take the breed search test. all you have to do is enter your lifestyle, size of dog, grooming needs, etc. Good Luck!

[lizbud]

It might be that no dog would meet all of your standards right now.
I have know some folks who changed their lifestyles for the dog they
wanted. (moved from Apt to House) It is good to know what you want
a dog to be, but it might be hard for a dog to meet all your expectations
of a perfect dog.

[Suki Wingy]

I would say a retired Greyhound

Um, NOT a good idea. She said she wanted a dog off leash. Also, when we were going to get a dog, my mom asked the people from the grey rescue they said never off leash and they will bold out of doors.
I also don't think a cocker would fit it.