Recommend me a breed?

[chickfused]

I'm looking for a new rooster after my last one gave his life in service. I want a pretty bird, in the 7-8 pound range and likely to fight for his girls. If he carries setting genes for his daughters, all the better.

All I have right now is a Silver Phoenix and while he's gorgeous, I am not hatching any of his babies with my blue laced red wyandotte lady

Suggestions welcome!

 

[The-White-Elephant]

I'm looking for a new rooster after my last one gave his life in service. I want a pretty bird, in the 7-8 pound range and likely to fight for his girls. If he carries setting genes for his daughters, all the better.

All I have right now is a Silver Phoenix and while he's gorgeous, I am not hatching any of his babies with my blue laced red wyandotte lady

Suggestions welcome!

I had a Copper Maran. Best protector of the flock I had. Fought 3 dogs all at once, all for his flock.

 

[Henhouse Harlot]

First, my sincere condolences for your previous rooster, it sounds like he did his job well!
Second, I've heard of exceptional roosters in nearly every breed. From a Buff Orpington roo, who literally fought and drove off a full-grown bear, to a wee Bantam who took down a hawk.
Third and last, what I learned from my own experiences, is that introducing a young rooster to older hens works about half the time. I'd say the personality of the roo and the hens is the biggest factor in successful integration!
(The best/easiest way to introduce a rooster is still raising the hens and roo together!)
I'm not sure if an older/more experienced rooster would be easier..? You may just need to try a few. Please let me know how it goes! Good luck!!