I lost my buddy Earl About a month and a half ago. I am looking for another new friend I got him from the pound at about 1 year old. I am looking to adopt from a rescue but I am worried about inheriting a dog with issues at the same time I want a dog instead of a pup for things like house training,attitude and to see the size and body comp more so then a puppy. I also think there are perfectly good dogs that deserve a second chance. This all being said I am looking for a dog that is a little skinny and lanky maybe up to 50 to 70 lbs. I want a GSD but I am worried about the campgrounds and barring them from the list so I am looking for something else. I know a lab is a safe bet but I don't think I want to go that route. He will also have to be able to run free around the marina and be around customers. Male or female? I kind of like males. Pleas help.

labs a great choice known for there friendly behavior. my daughter has four and there all well trained, no jumping and always wagging there tail.and labs are great water dogs.

Have you checked out Petfinder.com? I just looked in your area and found Sidney, a redbone coonhound with Chesapeake Cats and Dogs in Stevensville, MD. He's young and energetic--perhaps he's the one? :) Anyway, I strongly encourage you to check with your local shelters and rescues. Not all dogs are there because of "baggage." Most are the victims of circumstance, such as divorce, economic downturns, or uneducated owners who don't want to spend time with a dog once the puppy cuteness is outgrown. One can never replace a beloved pet that dies, but you can always honor its life by giving a loving home to another needy animal.

If you want a skinny lanky dog, how about a rescue retired greyhound. Most of them are pretty laid back and happy to find a home..

I just got done checking out petfinder for an hour. I see some nice looking dogs. I will be checking more but I have already figured that there is no specific breed. I'll take any advise it is welcome. Thanks.

Finally Time wrote:If you want a skinny lanky dog, how about a rescue retired greyhound. Most of them are pretty laid back and happy to find a home..I haven't seen any but I am looking at shelters within an hour drive.

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hammer21661
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Apr 01, 2014
CA POPPY wrote:
Sometimes people name them that just as a kind of joke and the dog is really a big baby in temperament. Even so, I'd probably shorten it to Joe in your very public conditions. Excellent idea on the testing.
I have been thinking of a names that either start with ku or coo or end in joe but the best I can come up with is Mo-JO or just Joe.
CA_POPPY
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Apr 01, 2014
Sometimes people name them that just as a kind of joke and the dog is really a big baby in temperament. Even so, I'd probably shorten it to Joe in your very public conditions. Excellent idea on the testing.
hammer21661
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Apr 01, 2014
CA POPPY wrote:
I'm sure your instincts were correct and good for you, realizing Levi wasn't the right fit for your situation. Hopefully, there will be a home for him one day. Did you look at the dog your wife found?
Yes she was crazy but she grew up in the shelter so at least she wasn't abused. My wife found a white GSD who's owner was getting their house foreclosed upon but The owner named him KU-JO so you see what kind of people you are dealing with. I have a customer who runs a GSD rescue. She is going to go temperament test him tomorrow. then I'll have to make a decision weather to move forward and meet him etc.
CA_POPPY
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Apr 01, 2014
I'm sure your instincts were correct and good for you, realizing Levi wasn't the right fit for your situation. Hopefully, there will be a home for him one day. Did you look at the dog your wife found?
hammer21661
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Mar 31, 2014
I went to look at Levi the other day. He has been severely abused. I think he would be better off in a home / farm setting with less people then I can give him. I am afraid he may get cornered in the shop or office and react poorly if he feels threatened.He took to my wife but he was scared of me. It breaks my heart to think about what these dogs go through before they get to the shelter.
zesty
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Mar 26, 2014
If this will be your only dog, I would get a female. I would get a male as a second dog if you ever get that far, opposite sexes do better together I think.

If you have concerns about what dog to get, I would pay a dog trainer to go with you. There are a lot of signs a dog will give off that someone with experience will pick up on after spending just a little time with the dog. The local Humane Society here has a yard you can use to spend time with a dog before you pick one.

In Atlanta, there's actually a trainer that helps people pick dogs for free. I'd gladly pay $100 for the service when I get my next dog though.
Oaklevel
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Mar 26, 2014
We have had good luck with Boxers , they don't bark much & are the class clowns. They do need to be trained & can be high energy....... If trained well they can be laid back, & the sweetest dogs. Good luck with your search.
hammer21661
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Mar 26, 2014
We go on thursday after work to check him out We have to agree but I seem to feel a bunch of excitement and some fear.
sher9570
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Mar 26, 2014
Any dog that might be a lab mix and has been in a shelter, at this point may very well appear high strung. In fact what this dog needs is exercise and someone to play with.
A tired dog is a happy dog!
I think Levi is a great looking dog, don't see Pitt in him at all.
American bulldog and not sure what else, doesn't matter, appears to be a lovable dog.
Hope you can take him home!

Sher
CA_POPPY
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Mar 26, 2014
hammer21661 wrote:
Wife getting mad cause she found lab and spent a bunch of time checking her out for me to all but blow off the dog.Nice dog but high strung. I have to go check out Levi before I can decide on any dog.

Uh-Oh...
It'll be interesting to see how this turns out. :W

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