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I'm thinking about getting a dog. Does anyone have dogs, and are they knowledgeable about different breeds?
Which breed would be best to get?

1) I only want to get a puppy.

2) I'd like to get a male dog, but I've heard that to prevent it from being too aggressive, it needs to be neutered – I think that's completely absurd. I want a fully functional dog, not a neutered one.

3) It should be easy to train and only obey my commands and the commands of my family members.

4) It should be loyal and intelligent.

5) One of the most important criteria is that it should guard the apartment from burglars and, if necessary, be able to protect me on the street from thugs and hooligans!

6) It should have a beautiful appearance.

7) It should be brave and always come to my aid when I'm in danger.

8) It should enjoy playing and running.

9) It shouldn't be aggressive towards normal people and passersby.

10) It should have a good pedigree.

Which breeds do you have, and what are the pros and cons?

no dog, but there are two cats)))

if there were suitable conditions and plenty of free time, I would get a Caucasian Shepherd Dog. Such a "bear" almost meets all the criteria. And in general, in my purely personal opinion, a Shepherd Dog is the best dog.

Is a dog better? Crabs are awesome!!! It can defend itself with its click-clack and snap-snap, it eats little (saving money is always good, especially these days), and it's very cheerful and friendly. Sometimes its friends come to visit: Lizard and Turtle x)

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By the way, I also want to get a crab and a turtle in one aquarium, and in the second, a lizard (maybe a desert one, or maybe a swamp one, if there are any), and they will be friends and visit each other x)

they will become friends

Yeah, and it will end with the lizard eating the crab) and maybe the turtle will become a ninja, lol.

Actually, I wouldn't want a dog; you have to take care of it – walk it, etc.) but it's also a well-known way to meet cute girls – the owners of fluffy creatures ;D

I want to get a troll. Does anyone have trolls, or know about different breeds?
Which breed is best to get. The following criteria apply to the troll:

1) I will only get it as a puppy.
2) I want to get a troll, but I've heard that to prevent it from being too aggressive, it needs to be neutered - I think this is complete nonsense, I need a full-fledged troll, not a neutered one.
3) It should be easy to train and only obey my commands and those of my family.
4) It should be loyal and intelligent.
5) One of the most important criteria is that it should guard the apartment from burglars, and if necessary, be able to protect me on the street from thugs and hooligans!!!
6) It should have a beautiful appearance.
7) It should be brave and always come to my aid in danger.
8) It should love to play and run.
9) It should not be aggressive towards normal people, passersby.
10) Good pedigree.
Which breeds do you have, what are the pros and cons?

Here, let’s not turn this topic into a circus. This topic is very important to me; breed is a crucial factor when choosing a dog.

And what about my request?!
I really wanted to troll... but you... you... :'(

What about my request?!
I really wanted to troll... but you... you... :'(

You want to troll? Create a separate thread, and don't bother mine if you can't offer any advice!

Okay, fine... I have a dog, a Karelian Laika.
Pros - it eats little.
In bullet points:
1) So, get one.
2) Don't neuter it.
3) Get a Doberman, but make sure it has white foam around its mouth, otherwise the Doberman isn't purebred.
4) Dobermans are loyal and smart.
5) Maybe this will solve your problem with getting a dog.
6) :smile54:
7) Oh yes! You can count on its loyalty in times of danger.
8) It loves.
9) It won't touch them.
10) They are all perfect.

Now, can you tell me what I should do?

3) Get a Doberman, but make sure it has patches of white foam around its mouth, otherwise it's not a purebred.
4) Dobermans are loyal and intelligent.

No, for me, a Doberman doesn't fit the criteria of being "beautiful." I don't find this dog beautiful; I don't like its too-short fur, that stub instead of a tail, and its face – this is just my personal opinion. The breed might be good, but I really don't like its appearance.

A German Shepherd is definitely the best. But not the kind that's suitable for an apartment.

German Shepherd is definitely the best. But not for an apartment.

Could you be more specific? There are different types of German Shepherds... Which one are you talking about?

German or Eastern European. The rest are not worth it.

German or Eastern European. The rest are not worth it.

I see. Which one is better to choose, male or female?

Male or female, xD? It's called a dog and a bitch. Get an Asian breed; it will definitely attack bullies, but it's very difficult to train, and if something happens, it might even attack you. I have a Newfoundland; it's beautiful, kind, and big. It eats a lot and is very smart. Because of the latter, I sometimes even feel insecure. However, you probably won't be able to set it on bullies because the dog isn't aggressive.