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I am looking for a breed of dog to specialize in breeding/training. I have a few ideas, but suggestions are always appriciated 
I train deaf dogs, so I am ready for any challange the dogs can throw at me. I have a lot of expierence from working at kennels and groomers, so a stubburn breed is ok. The breeds I am looking into are Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Boxers, Dalmations, and Aussie Shepards. if you have any expierence with these breeds, it would be amazingly great if you could list some pros and cons… i’m not quite sure of them yet =] I have been going to Animal Rescue legues and fostering those breeds. Thanks everyone!
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It does depend on the direction you are going if you are looking for a dog to help you become a good trainer. Breeding should not be on your mind. I suggest to get a dog and really learn with his/her help the odds and ends of the breed. Show in conformation, learn about the standard, compete in sports.
You could find an ethical breeder, one who will not let a dog go on full registration without co-ownership. When your dog is old enough and has passed OFA and is CERFed annually this breeder might go ahead and become your mentor in having a litter. This is the only responsible way to do this.
The breeds you mention are very different:
Aussies are a great choice for trainers and people who want ultimate versatility. You can compete in comformation easily as little grooming knowledge is nesseccary, agility, herding, rally … they do it all.
Without a job to do they tend to become bored and destructive. Without proper socialization this guardian breed can show aggression. they want to be with family and will follow you everwhere, they are not a kennel breed. This dog will follow you into the bathroom and smile at you while you’re taking a shower!
Overall a healthy breeds make sure there is no history of epilepsy in the line you’re choosing. Make sure your puppy is not from a merle to merle breeding – 25% of that cross will be leathal whites. There is a sensitivity to certain medication, especially among herding breeds. Look up MDR1 – a responsible breeder will test their dogs and not further this mutant gene.
Whatever breed you decide on, if you are seriously thinkiing about one day be breeding these dogs, look up a breed club in your area, join and attend specialty shows and find a mentor.
Good Luck!
I own an Australian Shepherd(a mini, actually, but the personalities are the same!), and he is great-but stubborn! His breeder frequently donates puppies to be trained as guide dog for deaf people, including my Aussie’s brother. I don’t have much experience with greyhounds. My father was a veterinarian, and he often calls boxers the “heartbreak breed” because they are great dogs but normally live about eight years. My aunt bred Irish Wolfhounds, but had problems getting her male to….errr…get it up, and the b*tch had lots of problems whelping, everytime I talked to her she was whining about her latest Irish Wolfhound catastrophe. She also has had a string of Dalmatians, and they were always irritable and mean, especially when I was younger. My good friend has an Italian Greyhound that she loves dearly, but I have never actually met her dog as we live in different states.
I am biased because I am an Aussie owner, but that is truly what I would recommend.
Pros-
extremely smart!
beautiful, I can’t tell you how many people have stopped me to ask about my dog!
suitable in most climates
versatile-An Aussie can do anything!
not yippy, rarely barks, but will guard and protect if necessary
Cons-
extremely smart! Learns quickly how to get into cupboards and out of confinements-a good and bad thing!
May be “foot nippy” because of the herding instinct
stubborn
high energy
Basset hound
If Aussies become your choice, please remember to NEVER breed a merle with a merle. There is a ressessive gene result which renders some pups blind and deaf. Please look all information you can on what they call “lethal whites”. It is very sad. Some greedy breeders attempt to increase their odds of getting a merle pups by breeding two merles at a time. Some offspring results are the “lethal whites” which greedy breeders either kill or leave to die. We rescued several. Please be aware of this. THANKS
well we recently had to put down are boxer on memorial day which sucked but they are awsome dogs are baby was the biggest baby we have ever had and they are easy to train and are very lovable.
Hey if you live in plainwell i can help you train i work with 34 dogs plus my two
Depends how much you like a challenge. If you want easy to train, go with the Aussie. If you’re up for it, try training a sight hound like the greyhound or Irish wolfhound. Sight hound are great, intelligent dogs, but a lot more independent.
Fostering is a great way to get to know dogs before committing to adopting them.
Good luck.
Italian Greyhounds are very well-mannered. So are Australian Shepards.
Italian Greyhounds:
Pros:
* Clean and odorless. A good choice for owners with allergies
* Moves with beauty and grace. He’s a delight to watch.
* A peaceful, undemanding nature that needs little obedience training
Cons:
* Prone to broken legs and slipped kneecaps
* Will take off like a shot if not on a leash
* Best for childless households. He dislikes commotions.
* Not a watchdog
Australian Shepard:
Pros:
* Intelligent working dog
* Strong herding and guarding instincts
* Intelligent, active dog with an even disposition
Cons:
* May have a very bad reaction to Heartworm Medication
*Tends to be somewhat reserved and cautious around strangers
*May eat more than other dogs of similar size