Well, I am in the very beginning stages of thinking about getting another dog. Currently we have two Chihuahuas (10 and 9years old) so I'm not positive if what I have in mind will work out but I'm thinking of a way to make it work.
Seeing as most of the people on here have horses and various breeds of dogs I thought this would be a good place to ask people what their choice breed is. I do have a couple breeds in mind, and have not yet ruled out "muts". I will be looking at adoptable dogs as well. I would be getting a puppy.
Anyway here are my criteria...
-I would like a medium-large dog...not massive though.
-Friendly, but a dog that I can be home alone on the property with, or out on a walk and feel safe knowing that the dog will "protect me" should the need arise. Or at the very least bark/gets angry when a stranger I don't approve of is around. I however do not want an overly aggressive dog that I will not be able to trust. This is probably one of the criteria that is more important to me than others.
-A coat that is thick/warm enough so that it can spend time outside without getting cold. There will be times (likely when I am not at home and s/he is not able to come with me) where he will need to be outside in a run.
-A dog that will be (in theory) good with the farm animals and especially around horses.
-A good family dog
-Hopefully a dog that can get along well with two Chihuahuas otherwise he will have to live separate.
-A dog that I can take anywhere, and can go on long hikes/runs with me and not give up after 3miles.
-A dog that is fairly easily trained and is inclined to be obedient.
Any suggestions you may have would be much appreciated.
Seeing as most of the people on here have horses and various breeds of dogs I thought this would be a good place to ask people what their choice breed is. I do have a couple breeds in mind, and have not yet ruled out "muts". I will be looking at adoptable dogs as well. I would be getting a puppy.
Anyway here are my criteria...
-I would like a medium-large dog...not massive though.
-Friendly, but a dog that I can be home alone on the property with, or out on a walk and feel safe knowing that the dog will "protect me" should the need arise. Or at the very least bark/gets angry when a stranger I don't approve of is around. I however do not want an overly aggressive dog that I will not be able to trust. This is probably one of the criteria that is more important to me than others.
-A coat that is thick/warm enough so that it can spend time outside without getting cold. There will be times (likely when I am not at home and s/he is not able to come with me) where he will need to be outside in a run.
-A dog that will be (in theory) good with the farm animals and especially around horses.
-A good family dog
-Hopefully a dog that can get along well with two Chihuahuas otherwise he will have to live separate.
-A dog that I can take anywhere, and can go on long hikes/runs with me and not give up after 3miles.
-A dog that is fairly easily trained and is inclined to be obedient.
Any suggestions you may have would be much appreciated.
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