so i have been looking more seriously into getting a dog.
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Jesus dude, now you're shilling for dogs?? Oh wait, that's not new for you.
Get something smart, teach it to type and join TERB so that next time you get banned it can keep us up to date on your travels! 
i have actually only been looking at rescue and humane society except for my friend that is breeding the rott's next month.
i had a newfie growing up and i loved her a lot. my mom had her on a diet and all that to keep her alive and she made it to 12 years old before her health started to fail and for the last 6-8 months of her life i fed her as much bacon and steak as possible and she died happy. we got her as a puppy and she was loved the whole time we had her. i miss her. a newfie would be way to big for a truck lol.I wish I had time in my life for a dog. I used to own Springer Spaniels. Wonderful animals. When I lived in the country I had all the space in the world for my ATF dog, Caucasion Shepherds. Big animals, loyal, fearsomely protective, almost seemed to have a sense of humour. When I took him into town (Beaverton), it was like walking around with a rock star. Once people got past how fierce he looked, they all wanted to say hello. Fortunately he loved the attention. Mine looked a lot like this but with grey streaks thrown in. I do not think he would in Simon's truck though.
I've had very good luck with Shih Tzu's and Lhaso Apso's. Both are smaller breeds - really much alike - 15/20 lbs but sturdy. Non shedding. Good disposition and friendly to a fault. For non purebreeds, they can be crossed with other small breeds like poodles, bichons, yorkies, all non shedding.
I do not know much about dogs, but I asked someone who does. He says rott are gread dog if you have a lot of experience with that kind of dog. They were bred to be fighters and you need the skills to to train them.
Apparently a man had a heart attack and the ambulance guys had to call in the police to shoot the dog so they could treat the man.
His advice is "If he needs advice than he should not do it"
Take it for what it is worth.
which in this case is absolutely nothing. Whomever you asked does know much about rottis or you are just yakking to hear your self speak
i kinda want to avoid a bigger breed cuz it is not fair to have them in a truck all day.
Some bigger dogs are very lazy, some smaller dogs are incredibly high energy. A Jack Russell would not be my first choice - they are lovely dogs, don't get me wrong, but man do they have energy! As others have mentioned, you should look at rescue dogs - perhaps a mature dog, after the age of 3 or 4 most breeds slow down. To the poster who said it may not be fair to have a dog in your truck for long periods of time, I think that's bull. Most dogs just want to be with their owners. Besides, what is better, leaving your dog home alone all day, or having him with you all the time?
True. Just watch this video to see how well-behaved a dog can be riding a truck.
Is that a question? He trains working dogs for a living. Including Rottweilers.
I did a quick peek after reading your words to see if his advice fit.
The American Rottweiler Club warns "For us, it is the best breed in the world, but it is not a dog for everyone. They require a calm, stable and firm “pack leader” or they will assume that role for you. " http://www.amrottclub.org/
The AKC " Obedience training and socialization are musts." http://www.akc.org/breeds/rottweiler/index.cfm
I did not say it was the dog breed that consistently killed the most people every year. The pit bull has that distinction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_dog_attacks_in_the_United_States#Summary_tables)
But every year it is pretty much in second place.
I guess he pretty much spelt it out. Unless you know what you are doing, they are too much dog for you. Seems to be a lot of support out there for that.
Am I missing anything? Oh bread to fight. Well they were herding dogs anlike the German Sheppard, and dozens of other dogs bread to protect and defend the flock and family by fighting off intruders and predators. dahhhhh did you assume that when I said "fight" I meant bred for dog fighting? Or are you ' just yakking to hear your self speak'.
Seems the real experts support my friends answer. They need an experienced trainer and can easily be more than most people can handle.
have a nice life.I would add..... Rott will be too large. It will slobber, shed and generally be too big for your situation. Your truck will end up stinking of an unkept animal.
I gotta go with the pug suggestion above, cept I don't know about shedding. They do have energy.
The only dog I would suggest ahead of the Pug, is the Yorkshire. A non shedder, sleeper, fun, SMART intuitive dog. Great for your application.
I gotta go with the pug suggestion above, cept I don't know about shedding. They do have energy.
The only dog I would suggest ahead of the Pug, is the Yorkshire. A non shedder, sleeper, fun, SMART intuitive dog. Great for your application.
damn right but i will let him smell my butt. i wouldn't want to be rude.
Yes better to adopt a dog that's already here. Dogs and cats should be spayed and neutered to cut down the population of unwanted/abandoned pets but there are too many irresponsible owners who foolishly believe it's good for them to have at least one litter. Any vet will tell you that's a well known misconception. Anyway, mutts usually make better pets than pure breds.
Simon, I think I'd go with a Corgi or Sheltland, a Rotweiller is a big dog for a truck cab and perhaps a bit over-protective given that practically all breeds will be protective of an area they feel to be "theirs" such as a truck cab.
I agree Aard, as much as i think Rotweiller's are great dogs, I don't see one being appropriate for his situation. Plus, he's considering getting one that is a puppy - they are tremendous athletes, with incredible stamina - so for the first 3 or 4 years, he or she will be a handful. Surprisingly, some dogs that people think require a ton of exercise do not. A Whippet for instance, only requires about a 10 minute run per day, then they are done. Whippet's are tremendous dogs. Plus they can jump about 5 feet straight up from a stand still, might be handy getting them into the cab!
