Xyz Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi, trying to think of a suitable breed choice for family please. History- great pet owners, dog will be inside /outside, not much time home alone. 'Home' is a large cattle property, but don't want a 'working dog' , will be companion only. Hanging out with owners wife who is very keen gardener, out in ute with the boys, walking in the paddocks. Have previously had cattle dogs and bull terriers. Size- something not too small or large, 10-30kgish. Coat- must be short. Would be good to have a 'guard' bark , but not a yapper!! Thanks in advance for suggestions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Dalmation Labrador Other that spring to mind in that size range with short coats are Harrier, German Pinscher, Smooth Fox Terrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah82 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 viszla, weimaraner, german shorthaired pointer. Most shorthaired dogs in the gun dog group would fit that description and they make good companions. http://ankc.org.au/Frontend?Length=5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 a retired greyhound. They're often under 30kgs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyz Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Kirislin, like your thinking!! Off leash walking?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Labrador or Rottweiler from reputable breeder... both will make sturdy companions and aren't known to be yappy... *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 German Shorthaired Pointer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) I was thinking the hound group too but the other side, scent hounds. Might be harder to get though, I think the larger (than beagle) scenthounds aren't as popular in Australia. I'm thinking along the lines of a foxhound or harrier. Maybe a Ridgeback? I think a Dally would fit too. Edited March 29, 2015 by LisaCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I don't know much about the breed at all, but I just remember a recent thread about people saying Pointers are hidden gems. Would they suit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 If you liked the Bull Terrier temperament look at a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. If you want a more "working dog"" type temperament then definitely don't LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 With regards to the short coat are they prepared for shedding? Dalmatians shed twice a year….6 months in the Autumn and 6 months in the Spring :D Of course I love my Dally and my Gundog breeds but you have to be prepared to put up with their breed tendencies…on the upside they love to garden too :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I was going to suggest Vizsla. The couple i have met have fit the bill perfectly. But be prepared to share the couch also :D And i am basing that off my knowledge of only a few dogs, more experienced people may well come in and say not suitable, but i think they could be worth looking in to :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stressmagnet Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Labrador all the way. Ernie can happily stay outside on his own or shadow me round. Great bark when he senses something out of the ordinary. Lets kids and puppies abuse him without complaint. Adores people, happy all the flipping time and as long as you give him a decent walk where he can sniff and explore and trot around --- won't dig or chew. And affectionate as all get out. Shedding? Well he's brown so I think it's less noticeable than the lighter ones but honestly, I give him a going over with a Furminator once a fortnight, brush him daily when he's at my feet watching tv with a coat rake and a slicker - and it's not too bad. Oh but he does get stinky when he's wet -- he does smell like a dog. I'm using a all natural coat spray on him though and he's quite personable. My car on the other hand... Smells of wet labrador. Edited March 29, 2015 by Stressmagnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinabean Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Boxer :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Squish Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Shar pei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 a retired greyhound. They're often under 30kgs. On the back of a ute Xyz most have terrible recall and while there are greys out there that will guard bark it's not a common trait. You get a greyhound taking off in a paddock at around 70k's an hour good luck catching it before it does itself an injury, those long legs can break easily and they have skin like tissue paper. Not sure a greyhound would suit this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Greyhound. I have a friend on a 100 acre farm who has had several greyhounds over the years and many, many fosters. Has a fully fenced house yard of about 2 acres, cattle fencing with a hot wire. Greys hang out with her while she gardens, they get taken for daily walks through the empty paddocks, swim in the dam, hang out in the ute while getting wood etc. Does have fully enclosed dog yards for when they are away for a couple of hours as their very first grey was a climber in foster care but never at my friends place. Those dogs live the life of Riley with my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 a retired greyhound. They're often under 30kgs. On the back of a ute Xyz most have terrible recall and while there are greys out there that will guard bark it's not a common trait. You get a greyhound taking off in a paddock at around 70k's an hour good luck catching it before it does itself an injury, those long legs can break easily and they have skin like tissue paper. Not sure a greyhound would suit this situation. Just have to watch for hidden kangaroos laying down in hollows of going for an early morning walk. 15 years of owning and fostering greyhounds and early morning walks and my friend has only been caught out once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 You have had a bully and aren't smitten :laugh: Cattle and bully, my 2 dogs atm, cant go wrong! dally i just lost mine, wonderful breed , but shed like nothing i have ever seen! i second rottie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackun Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 whippet maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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