Which dog breed?

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crashley

1,568 posts

179 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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You want a Floyd.


Mr Roper

12,985 posts

193 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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My British Bulldog is with me every day in the office. It's not a busy office per se but there's always people coming and going which doesn't faze him. Loves the attention but doesn't pester for it. Sleeps pretty much all day (He's snoring as I type) and generally behaves very well. As for kids he's a big softy but again he doesn't pester them unless they are getting him over excited. Other dogs? Couldn't give a monkeys, in fact I think he's a bit rude..ignores them all. hehe

Also...Being a short breed you don't have to worry about him taking food off your customers plates. wink


Alpacaman

917 posts

240 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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Landlord said:
Dusty964 said:
A labradoodle.
I have to say, I've always wanted a mastiff but I'd discounted it given the size of our living area (not the garden). I love the Northern Inuit though... just off to do a bit of research on ownership...

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If you want any advice on Northern Inuits feel free to PM me or if you are on facebook try the Northern Inuit page, friendly people and good advice.

Asterix

24,438 posts

227 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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What about a Guard Alpaca? Just been inspired.

When you Google images for them, they look friendly and menacing all at the same time - Bit like a slightly unhinged Ken Dodd.

Monkeylegend

26,226 posts

230 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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KFC said:
Monkeylegend said:
We got a Jack Russell puppy when we moved into our pub in the 90's. He was everything you listed in your post, he was introduced to the customers from 8 weeks old and was good with children and adults alike, but was a very good alarm dog as well.

Not sure if this still applies OP, but the purchase cost and weekly upkeep was tax deductible, and he reduced our insurance premium by 30% as he was considered as an early warning for intruders by the insurance company, thus making us a reduced burglary risk. The brewery advised us to get one for these reasons.

He also loved beer, and spent most nights walking up and down the bar area drinking the drips from the floor.
I think a Jack Russell is a poor choice. They seem far more likely to be snappy and not particularly keen on people or other dogs they don't know. I've got a Jack Russell of my own and I definitely wouldn't trust her with children/dogs that were unknown. From the rescue ones that have passed through my hands also... i'm not getting the feeling that this would generally be a good breed choice here laugh
He was no problem at all when he was sober.

We had him as an 8 week old pup from very docile parents, so he was used to children right from the off. You need to pick the right one though, they can be very snappy.

riosyd

611 posts

200 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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Mr Roper said:
Without doubt a British Bulldog.
Good choice, we often meet Humphrey the bulldog when he's out walking, he's just adorable (he's a therapet and has his own blog!)

https://inchmarlo.wordpress.com/

Alpacaman

917 posts

240 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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Asterix said:
What about a Guard Alpaca? Just been inspired.

When you Google images for them, they look friendly and menacing all at the same time - Bit like a slightly unhinged Ken Dodd.
More than slightly unhinged, they can be lovely, but they do spit, kick and bite. We have a deaf one who is a nightmare. They are good for protecting chickens and lambs as they can kill foxes and are very protective, not sure how good they would be at protecting a pub though.

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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My experience of the Northern Inuit is they are bloody hard work as pups. Seem great as adults. Really need to be owned by experienced dog owners.

They are also very tall dogs so may be a bit intimidating for your customers.

Loyal dogs though.

7mike

3,005 posts

192 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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bexVN said:
My experience of the Northern Inuit is they are bloody hard work as pups. Seem great as adults. Really need to be owned by experienced dog owners.

They are also very tall dogs so may be a bit intimidating for your customers.

Loyal dogs though.
Me? hard work eek

Alpacaman

917 posts

240 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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bexVN said:
My experience of the Northern Inuit is they are bloody hard work as pups. Seem great as adults. Really need to be owned by experienced dog owners.

They are also very tall dogs so may be a bit intimidating for your customers.

Loyal dogs though.
As an owner I would agree you ideally would want to have some experience of big dogs, they do need to know their place in the "pack". Having said that I had never had dogs before getting an adult dog and a puppy and I have never had a problem. They are intelligent dogs, so will happily do things if they think they are getting a reward, but will quickly get bored with you throwing a ball for them if there is nothing in it for them. I never found Monty to be hard work as a pup, he would happily come in the office with me and his mum, though a couple of times I tied her lead to my desk and she pulled the whole thing across the office trying to follow me. As with all dogs do lots of research and try and meet as many dogs as you can.


Poppy


Monty as a puppy

Edited by Alpacaman on Tuesday 12th May 17:55

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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Aww, love the pics smile. I think the problem is the owners I've known really let the pups run rings round them early on smile

Alpacaman

917 posts

240 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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bexVN said:
Aww, love the pics smile. I think the problem is the owners I've known really let the pups run rings round them early on smile
I agree with you about the owners. I think it helped having his mum, she would only let him get away with a certain amount before she told him off.

Jader1973

3,942 posts

199 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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Golden Retrievers shed their coat and the drool a lot. Some people might not like coming in for lunch and being stared at by a big, hairy, drooling dog.

Labs also beg - our black one was a food thief and completely mental. He could not be trusted around other dogs because he didn't suscribe to sniff and then bite, he just went into full on attack mode, even after he went blind.

Great dog with kids though.

Autopilot

1,298 posts

183 months

Wednesday 13th May 2015
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Mr Roper said:
Without doubt a British Bulldog.
My favourite pub in my home town had 2 bulldogs...down to one now though frown Funnily enough, they kind of made the pub and I swear people go in there just to see the dog!

Japveesix

4,476 posts

167 months

Wednesday 13th May 2015
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Autopilot said:
My favourite pub in my home town had 2 bulldogs...down to one now though frown Funnily enough, they kind of made the pub and I swear people go in there just to see the dog!
Our local when I was younger had two great danes and people very definitely went to the pub just because of those dogs. They were utterly lovely, really soft (all danes I've ever met have been totally soft and friendly) and it was great watching them rest their heads on the bar waiting for handouts!

Brother D

3,698 posts

175 months

Friday 15th May 2015
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Gargamel said:
German Shepherd, would be my vote.

Can be trained to a high degree, especially if well socialised as a puppy.

Also, and don't take this the wrong way, some dogs would be fantastic front of house, happy to be fussed over and mild mannered. Beagle, bulldog etc

But even Labs like downtime and can get stressed if they are always in the crowd.

A GSD will be friendly, but not everyone will be approaching it to find out !
I grew up with GSDs in the pub. They were all fantastic and would only ever come down at closing time, (so it's not like they were sitting in the bar all day scaring customers away).
As much as I would say get a rescue, deffo get a pup, coming in and out of the pub and surrounded by people from a young age makes sure they are properly socialized and you don't have to worry about the 'quirks' of a rescue which would be a issue being around the general public.
They are bright animals relatively easy to train, and amazing as a family pet being very protective over the 'pack', and also not sure how to put it, but generally having a high 'threat detection'? which for my mother (when dad was away) they were a great reassurance for her.
Also on the plus side having a GSD sat behind the bar and people knowing there is a GSD on the premises is a great deterrent to ner-do-wells. (We had an attempted burglary just once in 30 years (the blood left behind of that attempt was probably someone that didn't realise we had a dog on site).

moorx

3,481 posts

113 months

CaptainMorgan

1,454 posts

158 months

Sunday 17th May 2015
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I'm not sure if you want a particular size dog but our Boston Terrier seems to tick most of your boxes. Small but sturdy, doesnt shed much fur. Chops loves his ball and will play fetch to his hearts content but equally he'll just sleep and laze about the house if he feels like it. Gets on with other dogs, people, noises, smells etc although I'd guess the majority of that is down to upbringing. He's happy with a couple of short walks if the weather is naff but equally if it's nice will go for hours (even with his iffy knees).


KFC

3,687 posts

129 months

Sunday 17th May 2015
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CaptainMorgan said:
I'm not sure if you want a particular size dog
I would guess a medium size dog would be best. You don't want a chihuahua as some pissed up customer will end up not seeing it and trampling on it. And you don't really want anything too big as it could be a bit off-putting to non dog people.

CaptainMorgan

1,454 posts

158 months

Sunday 17th May 2015
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KFC said:
I would guess a medium size dog would be best. You don't want a chihuahua as some pissed up customer will end up not seeing it and trampling on it. And you don't really want anything too big as it could be a bit off-putting to non dog people.
BT fits in between them then nicely. Not all that common though I guess (if looking to rehome)