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Originally Posted by kannon

Thoughts on Big Dogs. I'm trying to decide on a large breed dog. I have 3 doxies and I need him or her to get along well with these little guys and gals. I thought about a mastiff but they slobber too much. Plus, a lot of people are intimidated by them. I've always liked chocolate labs. They are beautiful and so smart plus they get along well with others. I'm leaning in that direction. Any thoughts or suggestions regarding large breed dogs?

I have Golden Retrievers and Australian Shepherds. Both very intelligent dogs. Both need to be occupied - because they're intelligent. Both are long-haired and require a certain amount of grooming. Love Labs, but like Goldens ("they're basically the same dog with different hair cuts" said a woman I know who bred them for forty years) they're really high energy, especially as pups. Count on a good two years of keeping up. Of course, there are LOADS of these dogs needing rescue - already beyond the puppy stage. www.petfinder.com You can search by breed or location. If you're interested in Goldens or Aussies, PM me. I'm crazy about both breeds!