Dog questions...

[Niki09]

ok so I think having a dog is a wise idea, plus my husband wants to pheasant hunt now. So I'd like to get a dog.... but here's my issue... I'm allergic. Not like asthma and death allergic, but I get hives, and with labs I get really bad hives.

Labs are good dogs, but they chew a lot. And they make me all puffy and red! GS seem popular here.

What kind of dogs have good qualities? I need ones that can handle toddlers, babies, and my rats, and one that won't make me look like a bee sting victim. Anyone know of ones that can be less irritating to skin? I just want feed back on dogs.... Oh and no slobbering pooches I am a girly girl I cannot handle slobber!

What about a bulldog? We were marines so they mean a lot to us and we would like one.

Feedback please and thank you :)

[KY_Longrifle]

A good all around dog I would reccomend is a Standard Poodle. Now don't confuse a standard poodle with the foofoo prissy, minature and show versions, I'm talking about the 60-80 lb protection/hunting/herding/tracking and even dog sledding type of them.

Their coat is hypoalergenic, and they never shed. Because of this they require some maintenance; like plucking their ear hair but they are bred to be tough and take it.

We got one last September and I have to say I was really surprised, they are very intellegent with high problem solving, and situational awareness, easy to train, eager to serve/protect, friendly sociable, a great pack oriented member of the family and are tough as nails. They are used reguarly as police, & military dogs in Europe, and are recognized as a breed to compete in Schutzhund competitions

[Niki09]

A good all around dog I would reccomend is a Standard Poodle. Now don't confuse a standard poodle with the foofoo prissy, minature and show versions, I'm talking about the 60-80 lb protection/hunting/herding/tracking and even dog sledding type of them.

Their coat is hypoalergenic, and they never shed. Because of this they require some maintenance; like plucking their ear hair but they are bred to be tough and take it.

We got one last September and I have to say I was really surprised, they are very intellegent with high problem solving, and situational awareness, easy to train, eager to serve/protect, friendly sociable, a great pack oriented member of the family and are tough as nails. They are used reguarly as police, & military dogs in Europe, and are recognized as a breed to compete in Schutzhund competitions

wow really? that sounds like what I am looking for... I will check them out... dont worry I dont like mini fru-fru dogs... yuck... Dobermans are my favorite I had one as a child that I loved and havent had a dog since... but I dont know how they would do with my skin

thank you very kindly!

[CJD]

German Shorthaired Pointers might be a breed to check out. They are definitely hunting dogs, and the short hair might not bother your allergies as much.