scottchbrite
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Rott mix. She was a rescue and the runt of the litter. I hate that rottys have such a bad rap.
Fortunately the bad rap is less today, it was a lot worse 15 years ago. In the late 90's Rottweiler's hit number two on the AKC most registered breeds. The non registered back yard breeders all over the place. The numbers made them worse then they are. Now they are number 9 and not as many non registered breeders around. 15 years ago 30 or so breeders in my area and Washington, now there is maybe 5 active. I like them being less popular.
That's the way it goes.
In the 70s it was Dobermans,the 80s the GSD,Rotties in the 90s,now the Pit is the "flavor of the decade"
Sad really.
Like yourself I'm glad the Rotts and Dobermans as well are less popular.
Finally another Rottweiler. Nice dog.
A lot of Rottie and Doberman owners here...both breeds are awesome dogs, been around both breeds my entire life, but I will live my entire life as a Doberman owner...
They are popular here in Idaho...
Depends.So what are your favorite breeds and if you switched what would it be?
Besides Rottweiler's, I like Dobermans, but I've also considered German Shepard's and Belgian Malinois. Late 90's I was into the protection dog sport schutzhund: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schutzhund Takes too much time to compete and Id rather be boating. But still tend to like breeds known to compete in that sport.
Depends.
If you're talking a typical family pet,there's many to choose from.
If you're talking IPO/Shutz the list is pretty short.Takes a lot of dedication and most breeds don't have the drive it takes.Even in breeds known to excel at the sport some have it some don't.
Another nice Rottie.
Called a breeder of Rottweiler's in Washington State. He also does trained protection dogs for sale. Since he doesn't have a Rottweiler in the blood lines I want. He is trying to talk me into an 18month old obedience trained German Shepard female. Thinking about it.
Choc lab who is a great dog. And a bad idea Germ Shep by my son. Fucking pain in the ass. Not a fan of that breed. Maybe its just this dog. But he's a lil fucker.
I might be the only one with an Olde English Bulldogge...
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1/2 English Bulldog
1/6 Bull Mastiff
1/6 American Bulldog
1/6 American Pit Bull Terrier
Shepherds are working dogs...they need a bit or exercise and need mental stimulation or some kind of job...if not they will get into everything and are extremely mischievous. I would suggest running him and working on obedience with him...you don't need a trainer to do this...they are very eager to learn and be given direction.
My next dog will be a Rhodesian. How does he do in the heat and water?
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Here is our new Rhodesian ridgeback.
Awww what a great looking pup. It looks like all he wants to do is slobber on you and cuddle up on your lap.View attachment 377988
Curiosity was killing us so, we paid for the doggie DNA test for Mr Wilson. Turns out, he is 75% American Staffordshire Terrior and 25% Bull Mastiff/Rhodesian Ridgeback/White Shephard/Boxer..... View attachment 377989 View attachment 377990 View attachment 377991
English Staffy... The look like mini pits. This my boy Buster.