dogs

**nadakuss** · 05-31-2009, 01:08 AM

hi guys and girls the problem is me and the family want a dog i want something a bit manly. i like american bulldogs staff bull terriers ect.. but the wife thinks otherwise we both like british bulldogs but they come with a high price tag around £2000 (im in the uk) and high vet bills so im told. are they that exspensive in the USA??? any sugestions would be great.
thanks

**amcon** · 05-31-2009, 01:11 AM

cane coroso

.....or a bull dog / sitzu mix (they are called a bull shti)

**rogue01** · 05-31-2009, 01:18 AM

Yes, bulldogs are expensive here as well. All breeds seems to have a set of medical problems that come with them...so that is hard to escape. I would suggest reading up on the breeds and find one that fits your lifestyle...not just one that looks cool. (ie: If you live in a city apartment, a husky is not the dog for you. If you like to mountain climb, a yorkie is not for you.)

**Exiled** · 05-31-2009, 02:03 AM

+ 1 on the cane corso, massive dogs, my brothers male is 175LBS, 30" tall.

But if you do go bulldog rout, get the olde english bulldogge, they are the original english bull dog, they are taller, stronger, and faster, they can give birth natty, and have way less health probs as the english bulldog. With that said.

I have a english bull dog, his mom and dad had a good pen hip ratting, but his hips are bad, so it is a gable, he is fine for now, but I have to give him some sort of steroids durring winter, he is a inside dog, but when I let him out his hips freeze up on him, he is only 6, it sucks too, in the winter if you leave them outside too long their hips can get tight, if you leave them outside in the summer heat too long, they can have a heat stroke. with all this said, I would get the olde english bulldogge, they are way tougher.

I just added a pitbull to my family, incase my english bulldog has any more probs.

I payed 3,000$ US. + 500 shipping.

**Exiled** · 05-31-2009, 02:05 AM

check this cane out. amazing animal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPp44D_N1_k

**KatsMeow** · 05-31-2009, 03:57 AM

Cane Corso's are gorgeous, but I believe they can be a bit pricey as well. I have boxers, I think that it's a breed that you can't get away from once you have had one, they are loyal and protective and have a fantastic demeanor. Mine are 80 and 90lbs the lighter being a very muscular female, as they aren't typically that heavy.

Have you looked into a bulldog rescue? A lot of times you can get great dogs that have been rescued and they are fairly inexpensive to adopt. My family has gotten several boxers from a rescue that specializes in the breed and they have been great pets and protectors. Some people just don't have the time for them anymore or the money to take care of them.

Remember the bigger the dog, the more food they eat...and the more expensive they are, so if you are worried about cost, you need to take that into consideration.

**Chopperbox** · 05-31-2009, 04:06 AM

I have a French bulldog l, he was $3600 at a local petsmart, I got him on sale for $2700, all because of my girl... I would find a local breeder and settle a price with hi
, stores rip you off.

**mrdude** · 05-31-2009, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by nadakuss

hi guys and girls the problem is me and the family want a dog i want something a bit manly. i like american bulldogs staff bull terriers ect.. but the wife thinks otherwise we both like british bulldogs but they come with a high price tag around £2000 (im in the uk) and high vet bills so im told. are they that exspensive in the USA??? any sugestions would be great.
thanks

Hmm maybe a rottweiler or a Siberian/Alaskan husky if you want a dog to do cardio with.

**Kingweb50** · 05-31-2009, 05:04 AM

I have a mini dachshund and she can run about 3 miles before she gets tired and I dont feel any less manly when walking her around.

**nadakuss** · 05-31-2009, 05:06 AM

hi guys thanks for the input the cane coroso does look amazing but a bit too big i think. as for getting a dog thats right for where i live ect i think your absolutley right. i do have a avarage size house and a large back garden 100ft by 60ft. i live in a little vilage on the south coast wit loads of countryside and im about 15min drive from the beach. iwould have a pit bull tom but the wife thinks there dagerous (lack of education its the handeler not the breed) plus there elligal here. thaks again

**ghettoboyd** · 05-31-2009, 05:07 AM

how about a german shepard. thay are very smart,great with kids and very masculen.once i taught mine all the voice commands ive never had to put him on a leash.very obidient and eager to please.you do have to exercise them everyday or thay will get restless though.

**jnewton86** · 05-31-2009, 08:01 AM

doberman, great dane?

**ph34rsh4ck** · 05-31-2009, 08:42 AM

no other dogs compare. end.

**-Ender-** · 05-31-2009, 09:11 AM

my .02

You need to realize that a pit or a staff is going to need alot of exercise. When they're young they get tired quick and have to rest alot between boughts of energy release. Then after about a year... Look out, cause that 60x100 may not be enough room for them. A pit or staff needs 45min a day of HARD exercise. It's the only thing that keeps them from chewing your house apart with the extra energy that they're trying to release.
This is to be said for alot of dogs with similar builds as well.
They are great dogs and I would consider no other, but they do require daily exercise.

**CHAP** · 05-31-2009, 09:28 AM

I have a pekineese/ chihuahua mix and she is my baby.

I dont need a dog to make me feel manly

Although I wennt to mt wife work the other day and her co-worker said-

You big ass husband came up her and had that girly dog and it made him look like a little biotch. (i thought it was funny)

My next dog will be an Englsh bulldog they run about 2000 dollars)

Great dog very good with children and very protective of them which is a bonus.

**J-Dogg** · 05-31-2009, 09:31 AM

I honestly feel I did a good job of finding the PERFECT dog for me, and I think most people think they have the perfect dog, but I'll tell you why I got mine.

1. I LOVE the look of a bulldog
2. I wanted somthing more Athletic than a sausage bulldog
3. Did not want the vet cost and short life span of a English Bulldog.
4. Wanted a dog with a good temperament
5. I'm a single guy, works a lot, so the dog has to be okay laying around but still love to play.

I picked up a Renacasse Bulldog which is VERY similar to a Ode English Bulldog. There are breeders for them in the uK, and I can help you track one down if you would like. They are amazing dogs, and the cutiest puppies you'll ever see.

My little guy is taller than a English (22") and bigger (84lbs) has the head piece of a bulldog but more athletic, he jumps in the truck no problem and is like a little walking tank with impressive agility.

I don't have images of "Krieger" (my boy) uploaded, but here are some of the breeders:

**CHAP** · 05-31-2009, 09:39 AM

^^ This is a beutiful dog how is there temperment with other peoples kids I live in a neighborhood with small kids everywhere. Kids are running in and out of my house all day.

**Hunter** · 05-31-2009, 09:41 AM

Blackmouth cur, amazing with kids and very protective. One of the most fearless dogs I have ever had. Amazing intelligence, great personalitys.

**J-Dogg** · 05-31-2009, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by CHAP

^^ This is a beutiful dog how is there temperment with other peoples kids I live in a neighborhood with small kids everywhere. Kids are running in and out of my house all day.

They have great temperaments,I live in an area with lots of kids and people running around. even my mail lady loves my dog.

My guy is 2 years old and a intact male. I've never had a problem. The worse he's done is accidentally pushed my niece over walking by her, he went to check on her and licked her face. He listens well too, and he is still intact.

I took him to a trainers last summer, he would go 5 days a week and I would recommend that unless you have some training experince. They learn so fast from professionals and it's pretty cost effective.

**wanabeMASSIVE!** · 05-31-2009, 10:09 AM

American bulldog's are banned in britian i think you may need to obtain a special licence! Dont ask me why... a friend mentioned it when he baught his!

**Hunter** · 05-31-2009, 11:34 AM

Of the breeds I own presently all are great among kids

Olde english bulldogge- Loyal to a fault and great around kids. Low maintence, was a little harder to train but is very good now. Was slightly destructive as a pup. No dog aggression. Excellent with kids.

Afgan hound-Very loyal also. High strung beyond belief. Showed some dog aggression but that is rare in the breed. Very friendly but not the best bet with kids becouse of the energy level. High maintence due to his fur. Also dumber then a box of rocks.

German shorthair pointer-High strung, very intelligent and a great hunting companion..amazing pointer. High intelligence and very much wants to please you. Low maintence.

Bullterrier-Smartest of the bunch, showed some dog aggression but no people aggression at all. Very good with kids and a great watchdog. Low maintence. I would go with this breed in your sitution

Or a black mouth cur, simply put amazing dog.

**Hazard** · 05-31-2009, 12:04 PM

My parents own a pitbull, boxer, and 2 yorkies. Boxers are fantastic familly pets..... the pitbull is sweet as pie lol (looks mean tho

) and the two yorkies..... well..... they bark.... A LOT

My next dog is going to be a great dane

~Haz~

**Matt** · 05-31-2009, 12:22 PM

Get a fvcking hampster there cheap...

**WOLFCRAFT** · 05-31-2009, 01:35 PM

Get a doberman.
Best dogs ever.

**Chopperbox** · 05-31-2009, 01:46 PM

This is my dog by the way.....

**sizerp** · 05-31-2009, 05:57 PM

DOGS SUCK!!!!!!!

They just cost money and shed and shit everywhere.

**DSM4Life** · 05-31-2009, 09:06 PM

My dog will eat you all.

**jbm** · 05-31-2009, 09:32 PM

**jbm** · 05-31-2009, 09:33 PM

**amcon** · 05-31-2009, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by jbm

the is sooo funny

**amcon** · 05-31-2009, 10:35 PM

fyi the bull dog and shitzu mix was a joke if you mix the two to gather what would you call them?>??????

a bull shitz

**Coop77** · 05-31-2009, 11:51 PM

love my boxers

**zimmy** · 06-01-2009, 08:10 AM

boxers are great dogs...I always wanted a great dane or Rotty but Instead I have a mutt and golden retreiver :P

**gixxerboy1** · 06-01-2009, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Kingweb50

I have a mini dachshund and she can run about 3 miles before she gets tired and I dont feel any less manly when walking her around.

i have 1 too. He is a pimp and a chick magnet

**gixxerboy1** · 06-01-2009, 09:57 AM

yea thats right i have a 15lb wiener

**Hunter** · 06-01-2009, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

i have 1 too. He is a pimp and a chick magnet

they are really cute doggs my sisters both have one eddy and larryetta.

**nadakuss** · 06-01-2009, 03:15 PM

thanks for the input guys. j dog that dog looks great i just googled it and the only thing that came back was this forum. thanks for the offer of tracking a breader but dont want to rush anything im also looking at the dorset old time bulldog? they look good. thanks again

***El Diablo*** · 06-02-2009, 10:47 AM

My Pit Rule all humans.

**Thunder Monkey** · 06-02-2009, 12:11 PM

I saw this thread and had to post, I just got back my local animal shelter. I just adopted a puppy today. Here's a pic:

He's 8 weeks old and was the biggest in the litter, the mom is a Pit Bull and the father is a Rottweiler. I am going to call him "HEMI". I get to take him home tomorrow

TM

**WARMachine** · 06-02-2009, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Exiled

check this cane out. amazing animal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPp44D_N1_k

^ Holy shit...

Originally Posted by MAD MATT

Get a fvcking hampster there cheap...

For OP, i know you live in Britain. IDK if you said they are illegal or not, but APBT is by FAR the best breed of dog ive ever had.

They are loyal, fantastic guard dogs, at the same time, they are great with children. Nothing but positive things to say about the breed, its just unfortunate that some low life scumsuckers use this breed for dogfighting.

A little on the expensive side for a full breed XXL Bully which is what i have. And i highly recommend them.

Best of luck to you!