Reputable dog breeders in Triangle area - 1st purebred & need advice (insurance, shop)
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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And if you did, you found out that cane corso's are FAR too aggressive to be around small children (yes, there are exceptions, but this owner isn't going to be strong enough in training them to be safe). You akso woukd have foubd that a "Giant Scnoodlec is a mutt. Roughky half giant scnauzer, half standard poodle.
please, don't do this to your family or the innocent dog. Get an older dog or a mutt from a rescue group so you can PRE DETERMINE its personality and temperment. And get one that's already trained.
BTW have you checked with your homeowners insurance company yet? Many will not insure clients who have so called "dangerous dog breeds". GSD is included on that list. (PLEASE, everyone, don't get pissy with me. My first and sweetest dog was a 90 pound female Doberman. But this insurance issue is one reason why I'll never own another Dobie. )
My parents used to raise Dobermans and poodles. Those Dobermans were so dumb that they acted like the poodles and used to jump into your lap if you were sitting, watching tv!
So, yes, I am used to large dogs.
However, no matter what anyone says about aggressive breeds...there are rental companies that will not rent to anyone with an "aggressive" breed. This includes apts. and single family homes.
There are communities in this area that will not allow you to buy if you have an aggressive breed (it is in the covenants) and there are insurance companies that will not insure you if you have an aggressive breed.
So, be aware before you buy. Boxers are included on this list. Lately, I've heard that German Shepherds are included as well. I disagree with Shepherds being included as I've had a GS and she was the smartest most obedient dog I've ever owned.
Funny you try to label dogs and they turn out to be the opposite from what you expect. I have a GSD that will curl up with you and lick you to death-she has no desire to "serve and protect". Now the Jack Russell is a different story he's very protective.
Just to let you know a pup is 24/7 for some time so might want to rethink it.
However, no matter what anyone says about aggressive breeds...there are rental companies that will not rent to anyone with an "aggressive" breed. This includes apts. and single family homes.
The Wake County Animal Center has a list of apartments that specifically do not do that nonsense.
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Originally Posted by VickiR
Lately, I've heard that German Shepherds are included as well. I disagree with Shepherds being included as I've had a GS and she was the smartest most obedient dog I've ever owned.
That's the exact reason BSL and breed restrictions don't work. Each dog is an individual. I volunteered at a very large animal shelter last year and the most vicious dog there is a dachshund.
The Wake County Animal Center has a list of apartments that specifically do not do that nonsense.
That's the exact reason BSL and breed restrictions don't work. Each dog is an individual. I volunteered at a very large animal shelter last year and the most vicious dog there is a dachshund.
I think most of us here totally agree with you! Certainly Vicki R (an ex-GSD owner) and I (an ex-doberman owner) agree with you, so don't get pissy with us.
But facts are facts. Some insurance companies do refuse to insure people with certain breeds of dogs. Some landlords do refuse to rent to people with certain breeds of dogs. Certain communities and cities make it illegal to keep certain breeds of dogs.
(and, ironically, the only dog bite I ever received was on my face, at age eleven, by a dachshund. Took me 20 years to get over it. Thanks to Lucy, my doberman and a damned good dog trainer who knew how to deal with phobias. )
That's the exact reason BSL and breed restrictions don't work. Each dog is an individual. I volunteered at a very large animal shelter last year and the most vicious dog there is a dachshund.
The chihuahua next door wants to murder me...slowly and painfully.
The pit bull two houses down loves everyone and everything, even this chihuahua.
Anyway, I love boxers too but like any puppy they are going to need training. Also if you want it as a protector you need the training to teach it what is appropriate and what isn't. You don't want a dog aggressive to everyone. Really suggest you at least contacting Carolina Boxer Rescue, because there are puppies around from time to time. My former trainer once was taking care of a few tiny ones (adults now, this was a few years ago).
Edited: Oh! Carolina Boxer Rescue actually has several puppies listed on their available dogs page right now. Get in there quick!
Just coming into this thread late, but on the German Shorthaired Pointers, they are super high energy dogs and very pack oriented. We are experienced dog owners and have a GSP mix from the shelter and she is finally somewhat settling down at 5, almost 6 yrs old. They have a very high prey drive. A friend's GSP killed their cat. Mine has only caught squirrels and moles, etc. I would not recommend one with a 1 yr old. They need a lot of attention. After this dog, if we get another it will be something mellow like a Golden. I think I'm about done, though, to tell you the truth. She's A LOT of dog. I took puppy training classes with another GSP and that dog was also very high strung. We took our GSP mix on 3 mile walks when she was a baby (10-11 weeks) to try to wear her out and she still had plenty of energy after that. Definitely not a low energy mellow breed.
Oh, and they jump! Our GSP can almost jump our 6 foot wooden privacy fence. She can get her head and chest over it, just can't quite get the last bits over. She could _easily_ jump the three foot fence we had when we got her. I think she actually did it by accident the first time. She jumped 4 and 5 feet when we tried to extend it until we bit the bullet and bought the new 6 ft fence.
Last edited by poppydog; 09-16-2014 at 07:53 PM..
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