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That was my guess. I have a great dane and would say they are a perfect pet,but not a breed for inexperienced owners. love your werewolf hound
I've got a 10month old Irish Terrier. Lovely dog and superb with the kids. Always, always alway want to play though, and can b a naughty bugger in the stealing food / chewing (cables mainly) department and still assumes that everyone wants to play which can be a bit of an issue. However, these are traits that she'll grow out of and the stunning nature will still be there. Also fits a stw requirement. Only 200 born in the UK each year, niche dog!
Lots of good advice on here. Won't stop me adding my two penn'orth though 😉
Firstly, go down the rescue route, take their advice on what'll be good with kids.
Secondly, go for a cross breed, less tendency to expensive, and distressing hereditary issues in later life.
Thirdly, if you want something to accompany you on long rides avoid greyhounds/lurchers. They are fantastic dogs but very fast twitch - they like to peg it around for 20mins then kip for 8 hours.
Fourthly, Staffies are great dogs, excellent with kids. Often owned by ****s because they look scary.
My current is a lab/collie cross (Collador apparently) got from a rescue centre. She's a lively, lovely dog. Food fixated so easy to train (though it means she thieves food when chance comes her way), very affectionate, good with kids. LOVES going biking and has pretty much worked out that getting in the way of the front wheel is a bad idea..
Fifthly, whatever you get its for life. He/she will repay you with unquestioning friendship and loyalty. Enjoy
Thirdly, if you want something to accompany you on long rides avoid greyhounds/lurchers. They are fantastic dogs but very fast twitch - they like to peg it around for 20mins then kip for 8 hours.
Completely wrong, they like to kip for at least 12 hours at a time!