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We are considering getting a dog for our extended travels and wondered what was the best breed to get. It should ideally have the following traits:
1. Excellent guard , with lots of attitude, it's primary role will be to deter the scum.
2. Good with kids, we have a 5 year old daughter.
3. Look mean and nasty
4. Not too big. ie not a wolfhound..
5. Shortish coat.
6. A good companion.
7. Be happy travelling and climate tolerant.
We are not fussy if it's pure bred or not, perhaps a cross between a German Shepherd and a Collie ?
Questions.
1. Are there any counties in Europe where we might find problems entering with a dog?
2. What is the approximate cost of the pets passport , injections, ID chip, etc etc
3. Cost of vets before re entering UK .
We have owned a dog in the past so we know what to expect and how to care for one.
Cheers
Jim
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Hi Scotjimland
I'm not a dog owner, but my mother is and always has been.
The only dog I would ever consider is a Doberman. Does all the terror stuff and yet they are very docile with family and kids. Males generally better "family" temperament than females???
Terrific sense of safety when walking with one.
Rottwieller would come second but people are usually afraid of them and you get ignored because of it.
Good luck
Keith
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[quote="kands"]Hi Scotjimland
I'm not a dog owner, but my mother is and always has been.
The only dog I would ever consider is a Doberman. Does all the terror stuff and yet they are very docile with family and kids. Males generally better "family" temperament than females???
Terrific sense of safety when walking with one.
Rottwieller would come second but people are usually afraid of them and you get ignored because of it.
Good luck
Keith[/quote
Both great dogs in their own right, but I feel too big for a M/H's limited space, plus both I believe are on the 'banned' listing at most sites under the potentially dangerous dog laws
Regards M&D
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Both great dogs in their own right, but I feel too big for a M/H's limited space, plus both I believe are on the 'banned' listing at most sites under the potentially dangerous dog laws
Regards M&D
Thanks for the info on the banned dogs list , is this european wide ?
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