Best Dog Breed (Family)

  • crappie55369
    Mound, MN
    Posts: 5757
    July 28, 2021 at 9:08 am #2050791

    im partial to labs myself. Ive also had a black and a white Shepard and they are amazing dogs. My wife is Korean. In Korea they have a dog called a Jindo. We are going to try to get one of those. They look like a cross between a Shepard and a huskie. Supposed to be incredibly loyal and intelligent dogs as well as great hunting dogs.

    The L.A. police department brought them to the states a few years ago and tried to make them into police dogs. they said they mastered the training very quickly but found they lacked the focus to perform the job.

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    crossin_eyes
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 1379
    July 28, 2021 at 10:45 am #2050826

    My family has had Springer Spaniels my whole life. I’m currently on my 3rd and 4th. They have all been great dogs and great with kids/babies. 3 of the 4 of them have had great on/off switches. Super mellow in the house and hunt like animals. Very loyal but also adapt well to other humans. I’ve been able to “loan them out” to friends and relatives on hunting trips and they’ve had great success as well.
    I will say though that our most recent dog, a 1 1/2 year old female lab might just change my mind. So far she’s been the best companion a guy could ask for, and seems like she is going to be a very capable hunter. Not to mention that I never have to have her groomed and burrs are not an issue which is a huge plus!

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    LabDaddy1
    Posts: 2506
    July 28, 2021 at 8:05 pm #2051051

    Labrador retrievers… I may be a bit biased though… tongue

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    stevenoak
    Posts: 1719
    July 28, 2021 at 8:25 pm #2051057

    This question always comes to the same conclusion… MY DOG!!!

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    85lund
    Menomonie, WI
    Posts: 2317
    July 28, 2021 at 10:41 pm #2051083

    Our Golden has to part of the action. He has his own chair at the fire pit.

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    Sharon
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    SE Metro
    Posts: 5483
    July 29, 2021 at 7:33 am #2051092

    Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong. ❤🐶

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    stevenoak
    Posts: 1719
    July 29, 2021 at 8:15 am #2051104

    My younger dog didn’t like the fireworks, 4th of July. Had to get him some doggy downers. Still can’t find my Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon album.

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    Timmy
    Posts: 1247
    July 29, 2021 at 9:16 am #2051115
    Sharon wrote:

    Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong. ❤🐶

    And Sharon for the win…..

    100% correct, Sharon. Excellent point!

    CaptainMusky
    Posts: 23399
    July 29, 2021 at 9:44 am #2051130
    Timmy wrote:

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Sharon M wrote:</div>
    Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong. ❤🐶

    And Sharon for the win…..

    100% correct, Sharon. Excellent point!

    As usual the women are right!

    gim
    Plymouth, MN
    Posts: 17878
    July 29, 2021 at 10:07 am #2051142
    glenn57 wrote:

    Labs.

    Your dog looks awfully familiar Glenn.

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    mxskeeter
    SW Wisconsin
    Posts: 3974
    July 29, 2021 at 11:35 am #2051154
    Sharon wrote:

    Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong. ❤🐶

    You are correct again Sharon!

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18722
    July 29, 2021 at 2:02 pm #2051173

    I know my dogs aren’t the best examples. But they are family and enjoy all the benefits that come with that. Plus they’re my little girls! off to hug. jester

    Billy J
    Posts: 122
    July 30, 2021 at 11:27 pm #2051589

    German Shepherd,

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    Jim Stoeckel
    Above the clouds.
    Posts: 129
    July 31, 2021 at 4:37 pm #2051649

    I’ve got my second Deutsch Drahthaar. She’s great with my girls (8 and 4). She’s protective of them when it’s appropriate. Very mellow in the house. Keeps an eye on our house and cabin. Phenomenal hunting dog, house and family friendly. She also does not shed. Lose hair, yes. Can’t imagine anything else that could be better for us.

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    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    July 31, 2021 at 4:54 pm #2051652

    You guys are all missing out. The Spinone is where it’s at!

    As long as they’ve had a bit of training,I love most dogs. Unfortunately, I have several relatives that think responsible dog ownership stops with the purchase.

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    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    August 2, 2021 at 5:22 pm #2052024

    My gsp absolutely loves kids. He follows them like hes a little kid himself. Funny thing is the family that gave him away had three little boys. Btw hes ruthless during grouse / woodcock season, hunts pheasant with reckless abandon and retrieves them all. God I’m lucky…

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    Sylvanboat
    Posts: 1010
    October 11, 2021 at 6:00 am #2066573

    There ain’t nuthin like a dawg.

    Jake Thelen
    Medford, MN
    Posts: 74
    October 11, 2021 at 8:41 am #2066593

    Bullmastiff

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    Bass Pundit
    8m S. of Platte/Sullivan Lakes, Minnesocold
    Posts: 1878
    October 15, 2021 at 1:43 pm #2067691

    Norwegian Elkhound are fantastic family dogs. The people of Norway and Sweden hit a home run with this breed. Such personality and so intelligent. I’ve only owned one, but the Facebook groups I’m in are the next best thing.

    MNdrifter
    Posts: 1671
    October 16, 2021 at 8:53 pm #2067925
    Craig Sery wrote:

    Anyone have experience with weiner dogs? My daughter wants one but no clue. Always had labs growing up

    maddogg wrote:

    Dachshunds are my choice we’ve had 7 in our lives so far. Truly great pets.

    Dachshunds A.K.A wiener dogs. They can be quite stubborn. Yap at everything. Not really good at anything except making food disappear. Destroy dog beds, and other various mischiefs. But they are the best at helping a guy unwind at the end of a long day.

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    luttes
    Maplewood/WBL
    Posts: 542
    October 16, 2021 at 9:09 pm #2067927

    I’m a big fan of our goldendoodle,Roxy. She’s the most patient, sweet, smart, and great dog. We’ve got 2 young kids (one that never leaves her alone and is constantly in her face or pulling on her) and I’ve never once seen her get aggressive with the kids. She doesn’t shed, but still drops hair here and there, and is just an all around great companion. Only think is that she barks at literally everything…

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    Bearcat89
    North branch, mn
    Posts: 20840
    October 17, 2021 at 5:31 am #2067961
    luttes wrote:

    I’m a big fan of our goldendoodle,Roxy. She’s the most patient, sweet, smart, and great dog. We’ve got 2 young kids (one that never leaves her alone and is constantly in her face or pulling on her) and I’ve never once seen her get aggressive with the kids. She doesn’t shed, but still drops hair here and there, and is just an all around great companion. Only think is that she barks at literally everything…

    My mom has one of those dogs. It was so smart as a puppy and now being 3 years old is a amazing dog. Won’t step foot in the kitchen, loves kids, is not a barker, walks with no leash and is obedient as all heck. Very good dog.

    Sylvanboat
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    October 17, 2021 at 7:40 pm #2068013

    I wanted to stay out of this. But I can’t. My Trixie is the best.

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    Jack
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 31
    October 17, 2021 at 8:59 pm #2068026

    Brought this guy home from work out in North Dakota.
    This is my first dog, so far so good.

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    gregory
    Red wing,mn
    Posts: 1628
    October 17, 2021 at 10:24 pm #2068036
    Sylvanboat wrote:

    I wanted to stay out of this. But I can’t. My Trixie is the best.

    Jack wrote:

    Brought this guy home from work out in North Dakota.
    This is my first dog, so far so good.

    Those dogs are awesome! Any idea on breeds??

    Sylvanboat
    Posts: 1010
    October 18, 2021 at 6:41 am #2068041

    Trixie’s color says Blue Healer but DNA test at the shelter measured none. A lot of dachshund in her, evidenced by shorter legs.

    AnotherFisherman
    Posts: 621
    October 18, 2021 at 9:30 am #2068063

    I am not biased at all… Labs!

    Here is my 7 month old (pics are from last month however)

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    gregory
    Red wing,mn
    Posts: 1628
    October 18, 2021 at 9:23 pm #2068196
    Sylvanboat wrote:

    Trixie’s color says Blue Healer but DNA test at the shelter measured none. A lot of dachshund in her, evidenced by shorter legs.

    Hybrids are the best!

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