Another Dog Thread
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From: Orange County
Originally posted by shift_9k
See i also have to take into consideration that i live in chicago, and we see cold weather, iunno how the doberman would handle the cold weather, as opposed to the double coated shepherd.
See i also have to take into consideration that i live in chicago, and we see cold weather, iunno how the doberman would handle the cold weather, as opposed to the double coated shepherd.
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From: Twilight Zone
This dog can eat me alive when I'm asleep. 
Tosa Inu:
"Called the SUMO DOG in Japan, "THE" traditional Japanese fighting dog. In the fight ring, the Tosa's strength requires two handlers to hold the dog before the bout. A fierce fighting animal, defender of the home, an excellent guard dog. He is athletic, disinclined to barking, highly intelligent, and fearless.
Has a dewlap, but not prone to drooling. Body well muscled; coat is short and dense, colors ranging from red, fawn, or dull black. Red is the preferred color, white markings on chest only. Life expectancy is 10-12 years. Males weigh 140-200 pounds, females are smaller.
To a Tosa's owner, they are obedient, gentle, intelligent, protective, affectionate, requires excellent socialization.
They are extremely dog-aggressive. Never let them feed with other dogs, or have two Tosas of the same sex living together.
Tosas are easy to train by owners who must be experienced, plus physically and mentally strong. The dogs are stronger than humans are; some Tosas have been recorded pulling over 3,500 pounds. " <----
Tosa Inu:
"Called the SUMO DOG in Japan, "THE" traditional Japanese fighting dog. In the fight ring, the Tosa's strength requires two handlers to hold the dog before the bout. A fierce fighting animal, defender of the home, an excellent guard dog. He is athletic, disinclined to barking, highly intelligent, and fearless.
Has a dewlap, but not prone to drooling. Body well muscled; coat is short and dense, colors ranging from red, fawn, or dull black. Red is the preferred color, white markings on chest only. Life expectancy is 10-12 years. Males weigh 140-200 pounds, females are smaller.
To a Tosa's owner, they are obedient, gentle, intelligent, protective, affectionate, requires excellent socialization.
They are extremely dog-aggressive. Never let them feed with other dogs, or have two Tosas of the same sex living together.
Tosas are easy to train by owners who must be experienced, plus physically and mentally strong. The dogs are stronger than humans are; some Tosas have been recorded pulling over 3,500 pounds. " <----
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From: Montgomery
I JUST got (2 days ago) a champ pedigree black lab. She's 9 weeks old today. The breeder said they hadn't attempted to train the dogs whatsoever, yet my dog still hasn't had an accident in the house. She comes when told. The only thing that I need to break her on is she whines when I leave the room. I figured I'd give her a few days before I left her alone for more than an hour. Anyways, here's a picture of her:
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From: Columbus
My German Shepherd is 11 now and he is a great dog. Keep in mind that these dogs are very smart and he is a constant challenge. They are headstrong and need obedience from day 1. He has been a one person dog until now... he loves my baby daughter. He simply tolerates my wife.
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From: N. Tx.
You can't go wrong with either the DP or the GS. They both have positives and negatives. They both have the Doggy smell. If you don't want doggy smell and don't want shedding then your choice is the french poodle.
IOW, every dog is a compromise. A mixed in many cases is less a compromise.
btw, I have a Viszla(ENZO). He is sweet, intelligent, playful, GREAT with kids. Defintely not a guarddog though. I am planning on getting ENZO a guard dog.
IOW, every dog is a compromise. A mixed in many cases is less a compromise.btw, I have a Viszla(ENZO). He is sweet, intelligent, playful, GREAT with kids. Defintely not a guarddog though. I am planning on getting ENZO a guard dog.