I want a dog soo badly!

[Chickerdoodle13]

My life is currently at the point where I am on the verge of moving out of my parent's house in the next few years after I graduate college and start working in the "real" world. Lately, I just can't get my mind off of having my own dog! We have a dog at home, but I have never had my own dog. I will have to wait until I move out of my house and figure out what type of lifestyle I will have and THEN I will finally be able to get my own dog. But that hasn't kept me from fantasizing about what kind I would like!

My dream dog is a Great Dane, but I doubt I will have the money to buy one right out of college. I will most likely end up adopting a dog from the shelter. I would love to have something medium to large in size that looks a bit intimidating, but is just a big old love bug. I can't wait to have my very own buddy to take hiking with me, on car rides, walks, etc.!

So what kinds of dogs do you fantasize about having?

 

[equine chick]

I have 4 dogs getting up in age, they are actually dh's and labs. I love the labs but what i really want is a blood hound, dh thinks I'm nuts but eversince I was little and saw lady and the tramp I wanted a trusty of my own.

 

[PotterWatch]

I fantasize about having a kennel where I can keep about 20 dogs and have a working team to do snow and dryland mushing.

 

[beerman]

I have 4 dogs stop by and take your pick

 

[SillyChicken]

When you become established... go to pet finder, there are alot of rescue danes, dane/mixes etc that need a home. What kind of dogs are you drawn too? (other than big ones!

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Big dogs tend to cost alot more and not live as long (unfortunatly).

My dog choices would also include a dane some day!
Plus more Cane Corsos
Then maybe when I get too old (I'm talking 90ish) a french bulldog or a Boston Terrier

 

[MagsC]

I love my chow cross and my dachshunds, but my DREAM dogs are either a Cane Corso or a Fila Brasiliero.

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

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I also love those big goofy dobermans too! I love rotties too, but I would have to research them a bit more. I'm not such a fan of doggie drool, which unfortunately rules out a few very beautiful dogs. I think mastiffs are gorgeous, but some of the ones I worked with while at the vets drooled like none other! I also looove golden retrievers. We had one when I was little and I think they are beautiful dogs. Unfortunately it seems like they have so many health issues! Ours had to be put down at 6 due to cancer. A retriever mix would be very nice! I also wouldn't rule out standard poodles. I know I could have lots of fun grooming and making funky hairdos. German shepherds are also beautiful, but I'm afraid the hair would just be too much. I really like their personalities though.

What I really want is a dog with a deeper bark that people would be more inclined to respect, but I don't by any means want a nasty dog. I will most likely be living alone when I first move out, and having a dog like this will certainly help me feel more comfortable!

 

[bagendhens]

in the future im adding a 3rd crestie...
and i want a trio of danes or wolfhounds!