[~Justice~]

I would like a large-medium sized breed (NO small dogs), willing to walk twice per day for 40-60 minutes each time, playful, excellent with children (aged 9+ is a must), good with cats (I own 2), easy to housebreak, smart and fast learner, NO LONG HAIRED BREEDS, doesn't need professional grooming more than once per year, protective is nice but I want a friendly dog and it doesn't matter whether he will protect me.Don't be typical by suggesting Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever or German Shepherd. I also don't want any Terriers. I have considered adopting but I want to experience the bond with a puppy. I want a purebred dog, no cross breeds.Preferably no more than $750.And no Boxer, Staffy, Beagle or rare/expensive breeds.

[dracofan93]

A Grey hound.They are lovable dogs who get on with any animal and children of all ages.They are short-haired and never need grooming.Also if you would like to make money from this dog you can enter a greyhound in betting races for money!!!!!!

[sassy g]

i would say a Doberman pincer or a Rottweiler as they the most caring breeds that i know they are kind and gently and will protect there owner (forget the bad press as it is all untrue) you should consider shelter dogs as they come from hard backgrounds and will only be put to sleep so for every pure breed dog you buy 10 shelter dogs were put down plus they even have puppies and some of them are getting rehomed for £75

[~Imps~]

First things first, if you want a pure breed dog you have got to be willing to pay more than $750 through a registered breeder. Don't be fooled into buying from a backyard breeder just because they are cheaper. You don't know their history and could be up for thousands of dollars in vet bills later down the track. Registered breeders are the only way to go especially when buying a larger breed dog. I am a vet nurse and the amount of bone/hip & shoulder problems that the larger breeds get is unbelievable. Make sure you get a pup that has had full vet checks and hip scoring to know your not up for arthroplasty surgery in the future ($2000 surgery there for 1 hip). Ok now that I have got that out the way, I have found bullmastiffs are fantastic family dogs for people of any age. They grow to be anything from 40-70kg depending on the size of the parents etc. If trained from an early age they can be very smart dogs, even though they always have that very "dopey" attitute where they would just like to lie around and do nothing. They are short hair and don't require much work in that area. They look "tough" but are the type of dog that has to use his looks to scare off people as his normal behaviour would be to hold to torch for a burgular. I have 2 Rottweiler at the moment and although I wouldn't change them for the world now. If I had my chance again I would be getting a Bullmastiff. (They don't drool as much as they have been made out to either) You have also got to make sure you feed them the right diet for a large breed puppy. This food is lower in calcium than other food to help slow down the growing rate, because thats where other bone problems can come from when they grow too fast for their muscles to keep up and support the extra weight. I hope this is of some help and good luck!!

[Maggie B]

How about a pointer or english spaniel (I have wonderful girl mix of the two and she is the Best!!! Loving, smart etc all the things yoou said)Both Awesome BreedsI LOVE my hounds--- 7 year old Bluetick Coonhound 10 year old Treeing Walker CoonhoundThey are GREAT!!! super smart, loyal, caring, adoring, super with kids and other pets (I have 7 cats too so!!?) Only hound trouble is the "baying" some people can't handle it, and they love to smell everything and anything.Mastiffs can be the biggest mushypots out there, and some females are smaller then ex-large say around 90-100lbs. How about an American Bulldog, again Wonderful dogs super smart etc. but need a "firm hand" and good training, but after that WOW!!How about greyhounds? *I have heard that you can get wonderful ones through rescue "because they are too old at like 2 years old"Well thats all I can think of off hand.Hope this might help you in your search...good luck

[ashlyn7891]

I would recommend a Weimaraner. They are great with people and very loyal to their owner. Mine just turned a year old, and she is the best dog I have ever had. They have a whole lot of personality but defiantly need plenty of attention.

[Bren C]

Well as bad of a rep as they have i'd go with amerian pit bull's. they are amazing dogs as long as they arent used in a wrong way. They have been owned by my family and I for as long as i can remember. They are great with kids and are always up to play and walk. They are fast learners and love to play fetch. The things you hear about these dogs on TV is more or less blown up. They leave out the fact that the dogs werent shown love and were abused. I will leave my 7 pits bulls with my kids anyday of the week over my wifes lab. If you want one let me know i can get you one for under 750 pure bred from a top kennel that i am friends with. He has a awsome female right now. If you are looking for a male i can help you there as well. The American Pit Bull is a true american dog. They will do what you want and more, and never be disloyal and always honor.

[kian w]

schnauzer will suit your lifestyle as this breed of dog is very active, playful and yet very affection with the owner. Me myself have one with me, and i think schnauzer will be an idea dog breed 4 u.

[Duchess20]

Well, you don't want the one I would have suggested.

[sue h]

Maybe try the AKC web site you can find all information you need for any type of dog. Then you can choose for yourself what type of dog you want.