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SweetViolet · 01-22-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lisacam

MY pick...hands down.. STANDARD POODLE!!... They don't shed and don't let the fufu appearance fool you...Great all around dogs!!

How true! One of the most macho dogs I ever met were a pair of black standard poodles. I met them at a draft horse auction and they were really sturdy, smart, sharp dogs!

When we adopted our SPCA Maltese there was a black standard I wanted SOOO badly! But we needed a small dog as a companion to our first Maltese, who is aggressive with large dogs.

If you are looking for a big dog, especially one that is easy on allergy sufferers, Standard Poodles rock!

Charlies Mama · 01-22-2009, 10:59 AM

i am also allergic to dogs, but the golden retriever is truely worth the suffering. my friend owns a golden and a new yorkie puppy. when i take my boy over there, the two puppies are going crazy and driving the golden insane. but he takes it in stride. if he gets too stressed then he'll just go outside and relax. they are such sweet dogs. when we all go out for walks, the two yorkies are right by him. then he waits by the door until everyone (including the yorkies and the humans) comes inside. he was very easy to potty train as well. he could care less if we're brushing his teeth or cutting his nails. the golden coats get more dander when he is in the rain (outside). but i dont sneeze when he's been inside all day. if she has the energy (after watching the FOUR kids), a regular brushing with the furminator will take care of the allergy problem. i definitly think it's worth it.

Lou · 01-22-2009, 11:17 AM

If she is going to keep a dog outside I vote for a cow. But whatever you do do NOT get a German Shepherd. Our Ivan is a gentle giant and is absolutely wonderful around the little dogs and children. He is protective and loving as he can be BUT...he has a double coat and sheds more than any dog I have ever owned! I can't even walk by him in the morning or I get covered with hair.

She might enjoy a collie if she is willing to do daily groomings but I think a standard poodle would be best.

MindieRose · 01-22-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I definitely think it's worth checking out a shelter. Sadly, with this economy, it is a "buyers market' when it comes to shelter dogs. Over the past two months, I've seen some incredible dogs come through, including heartbreakingly adorable rottie pups, boxer pups, and the most gorgeous, intelligent chocolate lab / pit mix puppy you can imagine. Of course, the dogs are always great, but many more people are surrendering puppies and pure breds than last year.

If I were to get a large dog, I would look into a shelter, but I could not get an adult dog, it would have to be a puppy, and they would have to know the exact breeds if it were a mix. I have 6 kids under 11, and you just never know the history. Not that puppies cannot grow up and do something unpredictable, but I can understand why someone might be inclined to go through a breeder as opposed to a shelter if they have children.

Reese1 · 01-22-2009, 11:31 AM

I LOVE, LOVE all kinds of retrievers! Growing up we had a black lab and she was the best!!
If she has allergies, she should look at the labradoodles! Though it would be wonderful if she would get one from a shelter! You can always find large breed dogs and puppies at the shelters!

TresCutePiggies · 01-22-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lou

If she is going to keep a dog outside I vote for a cow. But whatever you do do NOT get a German Shepherd. Our Ivan is a gentle giant and is absolutely wonderful around the little dogs and children. He is protective and loving as he can be BUT...he has a double coat and sheds more than any dog I have ever owned! I can't even walk by him in the morning or I get covered with hair.

She might enjoy a collie if she is willing to do daily groomings but I think a standard poodle would be best.

I agree with this. I have grown up around Old English Sheepdogs - they are wonderful with children and other pets, but they can also have a fierce bark. I also love bullmastiffs, but they definitely shed more than the OES. I attached a picture of my sister's OES playing tug with one of my girls. The other one is my parents' two OES.

QuickSilver · 01-22-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MindieRose

If I were to get a large dog, I would look into a shelter, but I could not get an adult dog, it would have to be a puppy, and they would have to know the exact breeds if it were a mix. I have 6 kids under 11, and you just never know the history. Not that puppies cannot grow up and do something unpredictable, but I can understand why someone might be inclined to go through a breeder as opposed to a shelter if they have children.

Sorry if I wasn't clear. Shelters are getting lots of puppies nowadays. In the shelter I'm at, they get fostered until about three months and they are super well behaved. Well behaved for puppies, at least.

msjagg · 01-22-2009, 02:19 PM

Both Standard Poodles or any type of Poodle are supposed to be non-shed or Hypo-Allergenic!! Ger, Shep. and Husky's all shed like heck too!! I had a Great Dane that shed terrible also. Labredoodles/Goldendoodles you have to go back several generations for them not to shed, That mix might work with your sister's allergies...Good-Luck,

Roxy 87 · 01-22-2009, 03:07 PM

Thanks everyone for all your responses!! Its very nice of everyone. I'm going to look into a standard poodle, because bless your hearts there's a poodle breeder about two hours away. They're registered, vet checked, and all that good stuff. But I am going to look into rescue as well, because as it so happens we have a local rescue in my town. Since I'm still researching and stuff I can look back from time to time to see what lovies they have that need a home. That way if she decides to get a rescue it will have his/her shots, neutered/spayed and all that good stuff, and she can also set up an appointment to meet the possible new member of the family so she can see if they all get along. I would've done the rescue route too, and in the future I'll do that.Thanks everyone.

You all rock.

lisacam · 01-22-2009, 03:12 PM

Good for you Roxy87... My female standard is from a breeder in Canada!!

Good Luck

Mayas Mommy · 01-22-2009, 04:24 PM

... none .... I don't like big dogs .....

AVERYxo · 01-23-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DukesMommy

If I were to get a big dog and didn't have yorkies I would have to choose between a Husky, a Mastiff or Pitt (yeah, yeah-they aren't for everyone)

my dad has a mastiff.. such a sweetheart!!

Raven · 01-23-2009, 05:50 PM

Mastiffs are so gentle, but protective. Their bark can make a grown man run(i witnessed this once

) I just dont know about the allergy issue, sorry.

Miao · 01-23-2009, 06:39 PM

I've thought about getting an Old English Sheepdog, a Rottweiler, or a Komondor, however, I don't think any of those are good for allergies. Also, after having read more of their temperaments, I'm not sure if I'd be owning one of those anytime soon.

Those are the only large breeds I'd consider... maybe also a Saint Bernard.

Dara311 · 01-23-2009, 08:36 PM

oh boy...there is a list...i have never ever been a little breed dog lover, but i did recently live with 3 newfoundlands, and im convinced i'll have one some day...oh, and a mastiff, and a great dane, and ohh a greyhound!!!!!

i put a pic of me and abby the one newfie i used to live with and i loooove her!

01-22-2009, 11:17 AM	#33
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	If she is going to keep a dog outside I vote for a cow. But whatever you do do NOT get a German Shepherd. Our Ivan is a gentle giant and is absolutely wonderful around the little dogs and children. He is protective and loving as he can be BUT...he has a double coat and sheds more than any dog I have ever owned! I can't even walk by him in the morning or I get covered with hair. She might enjoy a collie if she is willing to do daily groomings but I think a standard poodle would be best. __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

01-22-2009, 11:31 AM	#35
Reese1 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,304	I LOVE, LOVE all kinds of retrievers! Growing up we had a black lab and she was the best!! If she has allergies, she should look at the labradoodles! Though it would be wonderful if she would get one from a shelter! You can always find large breed dogs and puppies at the shelters! __________________ Crosley Wrigley Camden

01-22-2009, 02:19 PM	#38
msjagg YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 1,449	Both Standard Poodles or any type of Poodle are supposed to be non-shed or Hypo-Allergenic!! Ger, Shep. and Husky's all shed like heck too!! I had a Great Dane that shed terrible also. Labredoodles/Goldendoodles you have to go back several generations for them not to shed, That mix might work with your sister's allergies...Good-Luck, __________________ Jodi G. Mum to : -Sammy,:-Baron Georg, :-Sophie Kennedy, and Carys Bella...

01-22-2009, 04:24 PM	#41
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,190	... none .... I don't like big dogs ..... __________________ I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE

01-23-2009, 05:50 PM	#43
Raven YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 360	Mastiffs are so gentle, but protective. Their bark can make a grown man run(i witnessed this once ) I just dont know about the allergy issue, sorry. __________________ Hope & Rio

01-22-2009, 10:59 AM	#32
Charlies Mama Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seattle, Wa, King Posts: 12	i am also allergic to dogs, but the golden retriever is truely worth the suffering. my friend owns a golden and a new yorkie puppy. when i take my boy over there, the two puppies are going crazy and driving the golden insane. but he takes it in stride. if he gets too stressed then he'll just go outside and relax. they are such sweet dogs. when we all go out for walks, the two yorkies are right by him. then he waits by the door until everyone (including the yorkies and the humans) comes inside. he was very easy to potty train as well. he could care less if we're brushing his teeth or cutting his nails. the golden coats get more dander when he is in the rain (outside). but i dont sneeze when he's been inside all day. if she has the energy (after watching the FOUR kids), a regular brushing with the furminator will take care of the allergy problem. i definitly think it's worth it.

01-22-2009, 03:07 PM	#39
Roxy 87 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 980	Thanks everyone for all your responses!! Its very nice of everyone. I'm going to look into a standard poodle, because bless your hearts there's a poodle breeder about two hours away. They're registered, vet checked, and all that good stuff. But I am going to look into rescue as well, because as it so happens we have a local rescue in my town. Since I'm still researching and stuff I can look back from time to time to see what lovies they have that need a home. That way if she decides to get a rescue it will have his/her shots, neutered/spayed and all that good stuff, and she can also set up an appointment to meet the possible new member of the family so she can see if they all get along. I would've done the rescue route too, and in the future I'll do that.Thanks everyone. You all rock.

01-22-2009, 03:12 PM	#40
lisacam No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 134	Good for you Roxy87... My female standard is from a breeder in Canada!! Good Luck

01-23-2009, 06:39 PM	#44
Miao No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Savage Garden Posts: 1,147	I've thought about getting an Old English Sheepdog, a Rottweiler, or a Komondor, however, I don't think any of those are good for allergies. Also, after having read more of their temperaments, I'm not sure if I'd be owning one of those anytime soon. Those are the only large breeds I'd consider... maybe also a Saint Bernard.

01-23-2009, 08:36 PM	#45
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	oh boy...there is a list...i have never ever been a little breed dog lover, but i did recently live with 3 newfoundlands, and im convinced i'll have one some day...oh, and a mastiff, and a great dane, and ohh a greyhound!!!!! i put a pic of me and abby the one newfie i used to live with and i loooove her! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie