Best type of dog

Anyone got an idea of the best type of dog to have if you intend to live in the out doors, not only for protection but also for accompaniment

 

Backpacker magazine listed the top three dogs for hiking as:

Lab
Mutt
Golden Retriever



Seriously. Personally, I have a Lab Mutt, and he's a horribly spoiled dog, but has MAJOR potential (I raised him wrong). He's an EXCELLENT companion, and could be an awesome trail/protection dog.

 

I usually find labs to be the friendliest and best companions.

 

anyone know anything about australlian shepherds, i feel like they would be good, dont really know.

 

My husband and I had a chow wolf mix. She was an absolutely wonderful dog, but we had to get rid of her. We lived in town, and while she loved us, she didn't love her surroundings. She would have been a wonderful dog to raise on atleast an acre.

 

Labs.....they're friendly, enthusiastic, and absolutely devoted to the person who feeds them.

 

i think nothing beats a good border collie

 

a stuffed one,,, they eat less n are nice n quiet...

seriously mt rotties were my best overall campers,,, one was even a tripod,,,, so she got loads of attention... my brat now will oneday be a good kid but he was sorta neglected the first 7 months of life so doesnt have many manners yet,,,, but we finally got sit, and speak down to a science,,,, and is protective,,, so far in the last month he has saved er protected me from a toad and a box turtle he is a shepard, chow n something mix

 

labradors are meant to be one of the best for capturing prey and all that

 

i take my rat terier evryware.rats are verry smart,they are small and dont eat much,verry obediant,he never leaves my side.he will be quit if i ask him to be.lots of times i dont have to give him a comand just hand gestures.he is allso clicker trained.rats are easy to clean while camping they usealy clean themselvs like a cat.some dogs think that they are human ,rat terriers KNOW that they are human.

hes looking at the screen as i write this.Jackson says peace out to all my hippy dog friends
frog

 

Whats that Lassie? Is there trouble at the ranch?
I think my German shorthair pointer is the best dog for outdoor life. She is good for protection, hunting, and companionship. Plus she is able to follow me anywhere I go.

 

i have too go with woodenfrog ive had rat terriers since iwas 12 and terriers rule there tuff smart with lots of heart there big dogs in little dogs body

 

BOXERS all the way!!!

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I think it mostly depends on the trainer though. I gotreal lucky with my shorthair. I brought her home when she was barely weened, born outside, raised outside, and she potty trained herself the day I brought her home. from day one, when she had to go, she would whine at the door. Sure she would have an accident here and there at 3 or 4 in the morning if I didn't get up, but that was my fault, she always told me when she had to go. I had my own business repossesing houses, so she got to go to work with me, I litterally took her everywhere I went. There would be times when I would be barely holding onto a ledge with one hand, and I would throw her to the next ledge with my other hand, she would climb up and wait for me while I climbed up. Now she climbs better than I do. If you have enough patience to teach the things you want the dog to know, the dog will learn. You always see the "dumb" dogs who have no manners, doesn't listen worth crap and will go to the bathroom in the house. I don't really think it is dumb dogs so much as it is dumd pet owners. The intellegence of the dog does help a little though, but if you have the patience, any animal can be a good pet.

 

loyal go anywhere hardy dog that will follow you any where and capable of taking down virtually any animal nature can throw at you. the only dog i would ever own.

 

I once looked after a labrador pup and if I had to go through that again Id be near suicide, nevermind if it was on the road! So if you consider a lab Id go for a much older animal, rescue or something, Ive found theyre generally quite silly and trying as young dogs

 

I have 2 Australian shepherds (They are in my albums)I have a female tri (Baloo),shes as smart as a whip.And my male is a Blue Merle (Stryder)Hes a big lover boy.They are very smart,loyal,lovable,very noisey if people they dont know come close to my house.I have a lake behind my house so I get lots of traffic.And they only get upset if people they dont know come snoopin around.Very good dogs IMO...Good luck on finding your new friend.

 

Depends on what you're doing. I have a muttish German Shepherd, who is pretty great for hiking, backpacking, and climbing. She had a tough time when I took her skiing until I got her a coat and booties. Which is why I'm going to get a huskyish dog next.

 

All dogs will make good companions if well-trained, and training is a lot easier than most people would lead you to believe (unless your dog had abuse or emotional problems in the past). As for protection, many different breeds can make good guard dogs, even the small ones. I suggest visiting the local pound until one comes along that appears to fit what you want, rather than looking for a specific breed. Pounds get puppies and stuff in all the time, so if you want a young dog that's no problem.

 

I have a Mastiff/Lab mix and a Mini Aussie and they are GREAT camping/hiking dogs. I couldn't ask for better ones. I use to have a wolf and she was wonderful as well. With her it was as if I had another human with me...