Breed suggestions?

Kris · 12-08-2006, 02:43 PM

Ok. So I am starting to think about adding another dog into my household and am looking for suggestions of breeds that might easily transition into my family. I have a 19 month old Irish Wolfhound. He has been called a 'natural alpha' by vets, behaviorists and trainers. He is extremely active in bursts and then lazy the rest of the time. He is 34.5" at the shoulder and about 140 lbs (although he is still broadening in his torso and his weight will undoubtedly continue to rise a bit). Darby always ends up in the 'leader' position when around other dogs but seems to never understand when another dog is being agressive towards him. He's friendly but his playstyle can be rough; 'linebackering' (running into dogs and dropping his shoulder into their chests) is one of his favorite games with larger dogs and 'toss' (sticking his nose beneath their sides and tossing) is his favorite game with small dogs (there is a lab puppy that loves this particular game). The new pup/dog would have more than enough running room and get one or two (depending on weather) 2 mile walks each day. They would be in the house for most of their day and every night, all day in cold weather.

I can't think of anything else to add. So... any suggestions?

Kris

Kris · 12-08-2006, 03:27 PM

I thought I should probably add my shortlist: Scottish Deerhound, Great Dane, another Irish Wolfhound, Komondor, Otterhound. Those are the breeds I'm currently considering, but I welcome any other suggestions.

Kris

KennelMom · 12-08-2006, 04:44 PM

How 'bout another Wolfie or a Scottish Deerhound. Friends of ours have 7 IWs and a SD that get along well. Their play style is similar...

***Cassiepeia*** · 12-08-2006, 04:57 PM

I was thinking that too KennelMom.

I vote for either IW or DH.

Cass.

kcalbat · 12-08-2006, 06:58 PM

i vote DH!

keekers · 12-09-2006, 06:22 AM

another irish is my vote. : )

KennelMom · 12-09-2006, 07:34 AM

Personally, I would go with the Deerhound...of course, of the two breeds I think the DH is more similar to my breed of choice, greyhounds. Just bigger and a bit more energy!!! We'll eventually be adding an IW and a DH to our pack (several years from now!)...the DH for me and the IW for my hubby

Sugardog · 12-09-2006, 05:58 PM

I think another wolfhound would be great. Or maybe something like a Borzoi.

Kris · 12-10-2006, 01:51 PM

Thank you for the input everyone! I'm leaning towards another IW if I go with a puppy. But...

Rescue dogs. There are a few Giant Breed rescues in my area. Saint Bernard and Great Dane are the two who seem to have the greatest need for forever homes. So, kind of considering one of those 2 breeds.

Kris

***Cassiepeia*** · 12-10-2006, 03:21 PM

OH! Borzoi would be great, good suggestion Sugardog.

They're one of my favourite breeds.
Similar (although not the same...they're slightly smaller) in size and full of energy.

Cass.

Vanilla · 12-14-2006, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassiepeia

OH! Borzoi would be great, good suggestion Sugardog.

They're one of my favourite breeds.
Similar (although not the same...they're slightly smaller) in size and full of energy.

Cass.

Oooh...borzoi are one of my favorite breeds too and the greyhound.I love sighthounds.

I think you should go with another wolfie!

12-08-2006, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kris Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 299 Rep Power: 65	Breed suggestions? Ok. So I am starting to think about adding another dog into my household and am looking for suggestions of breeds that might easily transition into my family. I have a 19 month old Irish Wolfhound. He has been called a 'natural alpha' by vets, behaviorists and trainers. He is extremely active in bursts and then lazy the rest of the time. He is 34.5" at the shoulder and about 140 lbs (although he is still broadening in his torso and his weight will undoubtedly continue to rise a bit). Darby always ends up in the 'leader' position when around other dogs but seems to never understand when another dog is being agressive towards him. He's friendly but his playstyle can be rough; 'linebackering' (running into dogs and dropping his shoulder into their chests) is one of his favorite games with larger dogs and 'toss' (sticking his nose beneath their sides and tossing) is his favorite game with small dogs (there is a lab puppy that loves this particular game). The new pup/dog would have more than enough running room and get one or two (depending on weather) 2 mile walks each day. They would be in the house for most of their day and every night, all day in cold weather. I can't think of anything else to add. So... any suggestions? Kris
Kris Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 299 Rep Power: 65

12-08-2006, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kris Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 299 Rep Power: 65	I thought I should probably add my shortlist: Scottish Deerhound, Great Dane, another Irish Wolfhound, Komondor, Otterhound. Those are the breeds I'm currently considering, but I welcome any other suggestions. Kris
Kris Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 299 Rep Power: 65

12-08-2006, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
KennelMom Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piedmont, SC Posts: 658 Rep Power: 89	How 'bout another Wolfie or a Scottish Deerhound. Friends of ours have 7 IWs and a SD that get along well. Their play style is similar...
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12-08-2006, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 286	I was thinking that too KennelMom. I vote for either IW or DH. Cass.
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12-09-2006, 07:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
KennelMom Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piedmont, SC Posts: 658 Rep Power: 89	Personally, I would go with the Deerhound...of course, of the two breeds I think the DH is more similar to my breed of choice, greyhounds. Just bigger and a bit more energy!!! We'll eventually be adding an IW and a DH to our pack (several years from now!)...the DH for me and the IW for my hubby
	__________________ Heather and the hounds Visit our pack at GreyhoundFreaks.com In loving memory of my Bridge Babies: Star, Annie, Casino, Erin ~ kitty Simon ~ fosters Dagger and DV

12-08-2006, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
kcalbat kcalbat Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TX Posts: 243 Rep Power: 65	i vote DH!

12-09-2006, 06:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
keekers Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 231 Rep Power: 49	another irish is my vote. : )

12-09-2006, 05:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sugardog Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 283 Rep Power: 56	I think another wolfhound would be great. Or maybe something like a Borzoi.
Sugardog Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 283 Rep Power: 56

12-10-2006, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kris Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 299 Rep Power: 65	Thank you for the input everyone! I'm leaning towards another IW if I go with a puppy. But... Rescue dogs. There are a few Giant Breed rescues in my area. Saint Bernard and Great Dane are the two who seem to have the greatest need for forever homes. So, kind of considering one of those 2 breeds. Kris
Kris Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 299 Rep Power: 65

12-10-2006, 03:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 286	OH! Borzoi would be great, good suggestion Sugardog. They're one of my favourite breeds. Similar (although not the same...they're slightly smaller) in size and full of energy. Cass.

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