# want to buy a dog for my b-day **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 15, 2006, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275 "2006-02-15T12:24:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kilmer420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/1 "2006-02-15T12:24:13Z")
help me pick what kind and where should I get it from…I am thinking I can find a nice mix breed @ a no kill shelter/animal rescue league/www.petfinder.com requirements: short hair a must not a big dog (preferably not over 60-80lbs MAXIMUM) prefer: doberman pit bull boxer bulldog etc. For all those that know him, I like rookees dog, he is a perfect size and all…tell Brutus I said what up 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/2 "2006-02-15T12:27:17Z")
you looking for a lazy dog? an active dog? a lap dog? ---
**Author:** ![peterock17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bcef8e/32.png) [@peterock17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/peterock17)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/3 "2006-02-15T12:30:29Z")
i got my dog from [www.somersetpets.com](http://www.somersetpets.com) it was only 60 bucks and i got 30 back when i had her spayed. here’s a dog you might be intrested in. ![http://www.somersetpets.com/images/Dogs/Shannon2_dog_2-12-06.jpg](http://www.somersetpets.com/images/Dogs/Shannon2_dog_2-12-06.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![VictorSmalls](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/victorsmalls/32/5944_2.png) [@VictorSmalls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/VictorSmalls)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/4 "2006-02-15T12:32:04Z")
dalmation ---
**Author:** ![SVshine03](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@SVshine03](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVshine03)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/5 "2006-02-15T12:33:29Z")
Get a Rottie 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![T70\_Tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@T70\_Tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T70_Tsi)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/6 "2006-02-15T12:39:13Z")
my buddy has a doberman the thing is like a cruise missile in a hallway…cool as hell dog but thinks he’s a foot long when he jumps on you. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/7 "2006-02-15T12:42:25Z")
> [@kilmer420](#): > > help me pick what kind and where should I get it from…I am thinking I can find a nice mix breed @ a no kill shelter/animal rescue league/www.petfinder.com > > requirements: > short hair a must > not a big dog (preferably not over 60-80lbs MAXIMUM) > > prefer: > doberman > pit bull > boxer > bulldog > etc. > > For all those that know him, I like rookees dog, he is a perfect size and all…tell Brutus I said what up 🙂 lol you want a raper dog. when compared to all of the above a Rott. is so much cooler. Do you where a lot of stupid gold medalions by anychance? ---
**Author:** ![kilmer420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/8 "2006-02-15T12:44:19Z")
> [@BoostedITR41](#): > > lol you want a raper dog. when compared to all of the above a Rott. is so much cooler. > > Do you where a lot of stupid gold medalions by anychance? sam stay out of my thread! I am by no means any kind of rapper, I am a white russian you dolt! ---
**Author:** ![kilmer420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/9 "2006-02-15T12:48:40Z")
I think a rot is too big, as my next door neighbor growing up had one and it was an animal, nice and lazy but he was just so huge…I have a friend that has a 185lb 2year old st. bernanrd and he thinks he is a pup still, so I know that a bigger dog isn’t for me or my leather couches 😛 show a picture of brutus pete…\ my next door neighbor has a bulldog now, and she’s cool, she sleeps most of the time, I don’t want a super active dog, I work long hours during busy season @ work so I don’t want a dog I have to come home for lunch and take out, but i will if needed…I’ve been waiting to get a dog for 9+yrs now since my parents would never allow one and now that I bought my own house, I can have one for sure 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Swarzkopf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@Swarzkopf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swarzkopf)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/10 "2006-02-15T12:49:32Z")
He wants a raper dog? Yikes, as far as I know my Pitbull hasn’t raped anyone or anything yet… On topic, of the dogs you listed, I’ve had good experiences with Dobes, Pits, and Boxers. I assume you don’t have any kids, and you will be able to devote a significant amount of time into training/walking this dog everyday? If so, I think that the Pitbull is the best choice…the other two choices can and do get closer to 80lbs, also, Doberman fur is generally a little longer. Speaking personally, my three and half year old female Pitbull is the best dog I’ve ever known- very obedient, very energetic, EXTREMELY loyal and protective of me, my wife, my house, and even our cat, affectionate, smart…just an all around great dog. If you have small children, I would avoid any of these dogs as they ARE strong, powerful breeds- and no matter what anyone says, you can’t ever totally trust any animal including a dog. The English Bulldog…eh, they are lazy, ugly, sloppy, and very unhealthy. They are generally apathetic towards life. They also tend to die much earlier than other breeds. ---
**Author:** ![Swarzkopf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@Swarzkopf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swarzkopf)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/11 "2006-02-15T12:51:45Z")
> I don’t want a super active dog, I work long hours during busy season @ work so I don’t want a dog I have to come home for lunch and take out, but i will if needed. Okay, don’t get a Pitbull. My dog is VERY active and energetic. A Boxer would probably be a better choice. ---
**Author:** ![Laura00WS6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/laura00ws6/32/6017_2.png) [@Laura00WS6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Laura00WS6)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/12 "2006-02-15T13:02:33Z")
> [@kilmer420](#): > > help me pick what kind and where should I get it from…I am thinking I can find a nice mix breed @ a no kill shelter/animal rescue league/www.petfinder.com > > requirements: > short hair a must > not a big dog (preferably not over 60-80lbs MAXIMUM) > > prefer: > doberman > pit bull > boxer > bulldog > etc. > > For all those that know him, I like rookees dog, he is a perfect size and all…tell Brutus I said what up 🙂 dogs make a great b-day gift! i got a dog for my 17th b-day from my b/f. i used to work at petland (by the way DONT EVER BUY A DOG FROM THERE!) and we had a few of the dogs you named. They are all great dogs…but bulldogs are known to have alot of problems. i think out of all of the ones you named i liked to boxers the best. they are very nice dogs (as long as you want them to be). ---
**Author:** ![kilmer420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/13 "2006-02-15T13:04:24Z")
> [@Swarzkopf](#): > > Okay, don’t get a Pitbull. My dog is VERY active and energetic. > > A Boxer would probably be a better choice. I’ve been around pit’s a good amount and really like the breed, not sure if Sq. Hill has some ordinance against them or not, and is 2nd on my list. I really like dobermans, but they are just too expensive most places I’ve seen, a boxer would be a really nice dog, I really like them as well. I hope they don’t like to chew as much as Pit’s though ☹ A bulldog i threw in the mix just cause they are lazy and short haired, I will have someone @ the house to take the dog out at least twice a day, and could do it 3 times a day. I am no by no means lazy, I just want a nice dog that won’t eat all my shit, has short hair, and no i don’t have kids or even close to that effect so that’s not an issue…thanks for the input… ---
**Author:** ![roxy\_5485](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f14d63/32.png) [@roxy\_5485](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/roxy_5485)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/14 "2006-02-15T13:06:19Z")
im gonna say boxer- pit bulls are too agressive…hell just get a cat if you can’t decide…haha ---
**Author:** ![Swarzkopf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@Swarzkopf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swarzkopf)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/15 "2006-02-15T13:06:39Z")
Boxers are generally much mellower than Pits…including the chewing. Pits are notorious chewers, mine included. ---
**Author:** ![berad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/berad/32/5953_2.png) [@berad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/berad)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/16 "2006-02-15T13:08:19Z")
tough dogs are for pussies. on a more constructive note, golden retrievers are always good dogs, black labs too. I like bigger dogs myself, St Bernards and alaskan malimutes. ---
**Author:** ![Jordons\_Pontiac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/41988e/32.png) [@Jordons\_Pontiac](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jordons_Pontiac)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/17 "2006-02-15T13:09:25Z")
buy a lab there good dogs. ---
**Author:** ![BlkP42E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkp42e/32/5938_2.png) [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/18 "2006-02-15T13:11:00Z")
boxer ---
**Author:** ![Laura00WS6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/laura00ws6/32/6017_2.png) [@Laura00WS6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Laura00WS6)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/19 "2006-02-15T13:12:27Z")
austrailian shepherds are great dogs…somewhat on the “so smart that your stupid” side, but great. ---
**Author:** ![kilmer420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275/20 "2006-02-15T13:13:26Z")
> [@Swarzkopf](#): > > Boxers are generally much mellower than Pits…including the chewing. Pits are notorious chewers, mine included. how do pit-mixes deal with aggression…all these shelters around here have soooooooooooooooo many pit mixes, I mean I don’t need straight breed, I just need short hair and somewhat calm dog…All pit’s eat and play all the time and is the only reason i am not set on one…I’ve seen some really cool boxers and they tend to be more mellow like you said…hmmmmmmmmmmmmm I’ll start looking around more for them i guess 🙂 FYI-I am not getting a cat or a pug 🌑 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-buy-a-dog-for-my-b-day/180275.md?page=2)