I'm Interested In Buying A Dog.

[Bulldog11]

Start at 4:30.

 

[WalterWhiteFire]

We have 1 rescued dog already. We will be buying a rural property and setting it up as a dog rescue shelter. Dogs are very important to me. Still not sure what I'm doing for now. I still want a malinois shephard or a german shephard and we will rescue hundreds of dogs and give them a good life.

Dutch shepards are cool too!

 

[Seamaiden]

Right now I'm looking for a breed that is good with the family, offers a little home protection and a high energy level. It will have to be a large dog. 55lbs + . Also a nice looking dog that won't have a problem with our hot n humid summers. Suggestions?

You just described the Rhodesian Ridgeback. A quality Ridgeback literally comes with a Code of Ethics for breeders, these dogs are that demanding (and I think ALL breeders of such large animals should adhere to this code!). However, they are one of the most intelligent breeds that still loves kids that I've ever worked with. For families with kids I personally don't recommend Aussies or border collies, they tend to be much more high strung (yes, they're more intelligent IME than the Ridgie, but the ones I've had experience with also bit children). If you decide on a Ridgie, you generally do not want a rescued dog unless you're very experienced in retraining, to call these dogs stubborn doesn't fully describe it.

I have a rescued Ridgie cross. She's been one of the more difficult breeds to work with for me, and is definitely the most powerful dog I've ever worked with, and by far the most athletic dog I've ever worked with. Go through this outfit for a quality animal.
http://rrcus.org/

http://rrcus.org/pdf/RRCUS_Code_of_Ethics.pdf

RRCUS Code of Ethics
Revised 2/96, 1/99, 1/00, 6/06, 1/10​

This Code of Ethics is presented as Standards of Conduct for members of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States of America, Inc. (RRCUS) whose foremost aims should be the welfare and improvement of the Breed. The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to set forth standards to which the (RRCUS) would have its members adhere, in order to further the goals and purposes set forth in the constitution and bylaws of the RRCUS. This Code of Ethics is established to aid them in that pursuit. These Standards of Conduct are presented with the realization that ethics are difficult to regulate and that most individuals desire and intend to do what is right.

I. HEALTH

1. All dogs shall be kept in a clean, healthy, and safe environment.​

2. Dogs will be provided with all nutrition, exercise, socialization, vaccinations, deworming, and external parasite control and appropriate veterinary treatment necessary to provide maximum mental and physical well being.
3. When a Rhodesian Ridgeback (neonate through adult) must be euthanized, the procedure should be humanely performed.

II. BREEDING: A breeder's aim and foremost responsibility shall be to produce the healthiest and best representatives of the breed possible.

1. Each litter shall be the result of conscientious planning, including consideration of physical and genetic health, soundness, temperament and conformity to the official standard of the breed as established by the RRCUS and approved by the American Kennel Club (AKC).​

a. In order to protect the health and safety of the stud dog and brood bitch (as well as resulting puppies) it is recommended that both dog and bitch have pre-breeding veterinary screenings to certify that they are in good breeding condition. Tests may include, but are not limited to: brucella test, urinalysis (dog), vaginal exam, and vaginal culture.
b. Only dogs screened and certified clear of hip and elbow dysplasia by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), Pennhip or comparable foreign registry shall be bred.
c. RRCUS has identified other strongly recommended screenings that are outlined in the Canine Information Center (CHIC), such as a complete thyroid panel from an OFA approved laboratory or ACVIM Board certified Internal Medical specialist, cardiac certification (OFA or cardiologist evaluation), CERF* and BAER testing, RRCUS strongly recommends the testing be performed on all breeding stock, recognizing that a CHIC certification does not require a passing grade. If there is a reason to believe that screening results are not accurate, repeat evaluations are recommended. Breeders shall endeavor to stay current in their knowledge of all known heritable diseases present in the breed and demonstrate reasonable care in eliminating those diseases. Full disclosure of all health screening results shall been made available to
all involved in a potential breeding, prior to that breeding taking place.
(*indicates annual re-test requirement)
d. Only mature adult dogs shall be used in a breeding program. Additional precautions, including a veterinarian consultation, should be taken when breeding a bitch over seven (7) years and under 18 months of age. Dogs and bitches under 24 months of age may only be bred if preliminary genetic clearances have been obtained (see “B” and “C above)
e. Dogs born after 2000 whose semen has been collected and frozen must meet the standards published in this current Code of Ethics. Dogs born prior to 2000 whose semen has been collected and frozen shall only be required to be certified free of hip dysplasia by OFA or a comparable foreign registry.
2. Only purebred, American Kennel Club (AKC) [or equivalent] registered Rhodesian Ridgebacks shall be used for breeding.
3. A litter should only be bred with the intention of producing conformation and performance candidates and not for the pet market alone.
4. When entering into a breeding agreement a written contract shall be signed and dated by all owners and co-owners of the sire and dam. Full disclosure of all test results for inheritable disease shall be made available to all parties.
5. Breeders are responsible for the progeny of their dogs. They are required to assist in the placement and care of any dog in rescue that was bred by them. For the purposes of this document “Breeder” is defined as the owner, co-owner or lessee of the broodbitch at the time of breeding, whelping, selling and/or placing of the puppies. Stud dog owners should be responsible for the progeny of their dogs, and are encouraged to assist in the placement and care of any dog in rescue that was sired by their dog. For the purposes of this document “Stud dog owner” is defined as the owner, co-owner or lessee of the stud dog at the time of the breeding.”

III. SALES: Members must be particularly concerned with the proper placement of adults as well as puppies, both pet and show potential.

1. Rhodesian Ridgebacks should not be displayed in public places or on the internet for the sole purpose of immediate sale.​

2. Breeders shall require purchasers to spay or neuter any dog that is not considered breedable quality and make use of limited registrations where appropriate. When puppies with serious defects or faults (Dermoid Sinus, ridgelessness) are sold rather than culled, the breeder must take the extra responsibility to see that the dog is spayed or neutered. Dermoid surgery should be performed prior to placing the pup in a new home.
3. Members will not knowingly furnish puppies or adult dogs for wholesale, pet shops, puppy brokers, commercial facilities, guard dog businesses or agents thereof, or dispose of them as “Give away” prizes or auction items; neither will they sell puppies to nor breed to dogs owned by those whom they have reason to believe may do so.
4. Members will not dispose of dogs or puppies by giving them to the local animal shelter, pound, humane society or any organization of that type.
5. AKC (or equivalent) Registration papers or a bill of sale stating sire, dam, and date of birth shall accompany puppies as they go to new homes.
6. Breeders shall furnish the buyer with written details on feeding, dates of inoculations, deworming, and general care of the dog and the name and address of a licensed veterinarian who has examined the puppy after the age of six weeks. Furthermore, full written disclosure of inheritable disease testing done on both sire and dam shall be enclosed in the puppy packet when the puppy leaves the breeder’s home.
7. Responsibility of the breeder does not stop with the sale. The breeder should be available for consultation and to assist in the recovery and placement of any dog sold by the breeder if such need arises at any time in the dogs’ life.

IV. REGISTRATION AND RECORDS

a. All members shall keep complete and accurate records of individual dogs, breedings, litters, pedigrees, and puppy sales as required by the AKC, and abide by the AKC rules and regulations.​

b. Whenever a dog changes in ownership all parties shall enter into a signed and dated written agreement.​

V. CONDUCT: Members shall do all within their power to uphold, promote and protect the interests of the breed by conducting themselves in a manner reflecting credit on the Club, its members, their dogs, and the dog world in general.

1. Members shall abide by the rules and regulations of the AKC (or the rules under which an event is held), and exhibit in the spirit of good sportsmanship, treating all present with respect and courtesy.
2. Hotels and show grounds shall be treated with respect and left in a clean condition.
3. Consideration of other guests in the hotel is imperative, dogs creating a disturbance are to be attended to immediately, and precautions taken to see that it does not happen again.
4. A member does not engage in false or misleading statements regarding a judge, official, exhibitor, fellow member, another dog, or misrepresentation of their own dogs through claims or advertising.
5. Documented misconduct or violation of this Code of Ethics should objectively and calmly be presented to the proper representative of RRCUS or the AKC when appropriate.
6. It is the intent of open registry and exchange of information to encourage breeders to make knowledge breeding decisions, therefore RRCUS Members shall not use information from open registries and/or full disclosure of health screen results maliciously or to malign.
​

Education and communication are the preferred methods of obtaining compliance to this Code of Ethics; however, flagrant, serious and/or repeated disregard of this code may result in formal charges brought before the RRCUS Board of Directors by RRCUS members, nonmembers and/or the Ethics Committee. Contract violations as well as slanderous or
libelous allegations between members shall be adjudicated in the courts prior to presentation to the proper representatives of the RRCUS.

 

[juggernaut]

You just described the Rhodesian Ridgeback. A quality Ridgeback literally comes with a Code of Ethics for breeders, these dogs are that demanding (and I think ALL breeders of such large animals should adhere to this code!). However, they are one of the most intelligent breeds that still loves kids that I've ever worked with. For families with kids I personally don't recommend Aussies or border collies, they tend to be much more high strung (yes, they're more intelligent IME than the Ridgie, but the ones I've had experience with also bit children). If you decide on a Ridgie, you generally do not want a rescued dog unless you're very experienced in retraining, to call these dogs stubborn doesn't fully describe it.

I have a rescued Ridgie cross. She's been one of the more difficult breeds to work with for me, and is definitely the most powerful dog I've ever worked with, and by far the most athletic dog I've ever worked with. Go through this outfit for a quality animal.
http://rrcus.org/

http://rrcus.org/pdf/RRCUS_Code_of_Ethics.pdf

 

[juggernaut]

Thanks Seamaiden very nice dog. How are they with casts? Our shepherd can't stop chasing them but just to hold them down and lick them. lol Cats hate it.

 

[Toaster79]

That totaly depends on how you're gonna raise your dog.

 

[kolah]

The noble, loyal and gentle family dog, the German Shepherd!

 

[stutter]

australian shepherd? im from australia and never heard of one of those lol

we do have cattle dogs (blue heelers) your going to be hard pressed to find a tougher smarter more energetic loyal dog than a blue heeler. but trust me when i say you really need a large property to keep one. they simply will not be happy in a small backyard, these are dogs bred for running cattle across some of the largest distances and harshest conditions you could ever imagine.

loyal to the core and gentle with family but will instinctively attack strangers to protect its territory or family, if you want a dog that will scare attackers but not attack dont get a blue heeler. i know as a young boy i watched my dad walk up our rural driveway in the rain wearing a raincoat in the middle of the night. the rain must have hidden his smell from the dog and his raincoat meant the dog didnt recognise him. i saw our blue heeler take him down, my dad was 6'11" and no small man.

i also saw our blue take down a pitbull, no small feat i assure you, she dragged that pitty that was a fair bit bigger than she was into a dam and held it under water and drowned it. it was one of the most savage things i have ever seen in my life, i would have broken it up but there was no way i was getting between those two. our blue was rushed to the vet and spent weeks with tubes hanging out of her, how she kept fighting in the condition she was in is beyond me, just tough arse dogs i can tell you that.

RIP "becky" the blue

 

[CBGB]

Blue heelers and austrialan shepards are the same. They are really smart and protective and fearless.

Im going to suggest Cain Corso's they are big high energy guard/ family dogs. I have a 125 pound male and he's great I couldn't ask more from an animal.

 

[str8smokn]

My pops breed Dobermans when I was younger and by no means if you had not been pulled to the side and introduced to them ( parents and pups) they would lite up that ass. If nobody was home and you found your way into house it was on Mr postman,didn't matter if they knew you .
I loved them so much that as soon as I had land I rescued one,she's a mix but looks like dobie just kept her ears and tail..best dog I've had in awhile!!!
I also had a German shepherd as a tot, she actually taught my brother and I how to walk by dragging us ( hands full of hair)until we finally started walking.
Both breeds are great with kids also..

 

[organicpanic]

Heeler/cattle dogs

 

[str8smokn]

Or you could go sneak attack with this dude,he will tear of your pinky toe off..lol. He's somewhat of a rescue also,he stressed out his step brother so they had to get rid of him,papers and all.

 

[stutter]

Blue heelers and austrialan shepards are the same. They are really smart and protective and fearless.

Im going to suggest Cain Corso's they are big high energy guard/ family dogs. I have a 125 pound male and he's great I couldn't ask more from an animal.

blue heelers /cattle dogs definitely are not the same as australian shepherds. australian shepherds have never had anything to do with australia. they are an american breed with a misleading name.

not saying they arent great dogs, never seen one myself just not the same breed at all

 

[caregiverken]

I would love to have an Australian shepherd! I have to rescued bitbulls they are the greatest

This is the only dog I have ever paid money for

Worth every penny!
Does an excellent job!
And she Is female. Might have get a male soon

 

[north knect]

View attachment 493553 View attachment 493555 Good with kids ? Loyal ? Sweetest demeanor but will still take a bite outta crime when crime comes into your home....Chocolate Lab - adopted at 3 y.o. in 2006 from a shelter in Utah.....best dog ever......
Bull Mastiff's are also sweethearts but look mean as f*ck ! ! ! Great family dog in Mastiff's as well...

Big Deez after a muddy creek swim - too cool of a dog ! ! !

Ya I had a chocOlate lab weighed in at 140!! She was a tank..ran her every day bout 3 miles along my side by side..she was like a Solid log of hardwood on legs lol..loyal and smart as heck(after the puppy stage lol) good dog all in all..had a Caine corso(French mastif) which was 130 solid muscle smart and every thing your looking for

 

[Toaster79]

Ya I had a chocOlate lab weighed in at 140!! She was a tank..ran her every day bout 3 miles along my side by side..she was like a Solid log of hardwood on legs lol..loyal and smart as heck(after the puppy stage lol) good dog all in all..had a Caine corso(French mastif) which was 130 solid muscle smart and every thing your looking for

140lbs lab??? Mine was a beast and a muscle pack with 100lbs. Loyal as fuck and even more protective. I was once walking him and ran into two girls I knew and messed around with both, but never expected to meet them together like this. My heart rate went off the charts and adrenalin started pumping. At the very second, the dog sensed I'm a "bit" excited, he went balistic. If he wasn't on a leash he'd tear them up like pupets. He loved people and kinds but not other anymals. He'd never let anyone on our ground unless told so. We always knew someone was going down the street although he couldn't have seen anyone. At age 14 he still acted like a puppy and played.

 

[north knect]

140lbs lab??? Mine was a beast and a muscle pack with 100lbs. Loyal as fuck and even more protective. I was once walking him and ran into two girls I knew and messed around with both, but never expected to meet them together like this. My heart rate went off the charts and adrenalin started pumping. At the very second, the dog sensed I'm a "bit" excited, he went balistic. If he wasn't on a leash he'd tear them up like pupets. He loved people and kinds but not other anymals. He'd never let anyone on our ground unless told so. We always knew someone was going down the street although he couldn't have seen anyone. At age 14 he still acted like a puppy and played.

Yup 140 lbs lol..no joke I could put a 24 of beer flat on her back tell her to stay go grab min hoes comeback and she was still standing along with the case of beer lmao..won 50 bucks on that bet All ready haha

 

[lollipopman]

American bully, not as game as a pit bull but def will do the job...

 

[north knect]

American bully, not as game as a pit bull but def will do the job...View attachment 493729

Gorgeous dog man..love the cropped ears..if he didn't have them he'd look like the big o'l suck he is lol

 

[lollipopman]

He's awesome, sales people knock on the door and when he comes they go. Just a big ol baby @north knect