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My gf wants a beagle. I want a bullmastiff. (We'll be engaged soon, so it's for the long haul - the dog, i mean).
The bullmastiff really isn't practical, though, and neither is any large dog considering my small backyard. I suggested an english bulldog but her roommate in college had she wasn't too fond of it.
I guess the compromise would be something average to small in size. We both work full time, though have different days off.
Any recommendations?
 
hullabelew,
that's what she hated about that other dog. i think that would drive me crazy as well.
i don't really like the looks of the french bulldog.
 
Bassett Hound.

Low energy, still fun when younger, shed very little, low maintenance, not prone to digging up the yard.

I want one.

Once you find the breed of choice, don't go to a selling individual, go to a rescue organization & you can weed out the stated habits or traits of the dog(s) they are tyring to place.

It is my suggestion to not subsidize breeders.

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get you a pound mutt that seems to fit you're combined personalities. You'll get to walk it around and get a feel of it's personality. Best decision I've made. My dog Mia rocks and has doen really well since we adopted her. As for types, you have all types of dogs waiting to be rescued. Search the city's adoption listings on the web and narrow your search by size, gender, type of dog. Good luck.
 
Scottish Terrier - no shedding. No slobbering either, except when their goatees get in the water bowl when having a drink. Top out at about 20 lbs.
 
sounds like a Boxer would be close to what you are looking for. If you have never been around a Beagle then you need to they are great dogs as well.
 
Beagles bark too much for my taste and require a lot of exercise. Most hunting breeds do.

Mastiffs are big dogs that lie around the house. Probably won't care if you have a small yard because they really don't run that much.

Someone suggested Boxer and I love them. Lots of playful energy, but need exercise and get to be 45-60 lbs.
 
Bassett Hound.

Low energy, still fun when younger, shed very little, low maintenance, not prone to digging up the yard.
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If basset hounds shed very little, I'd hate to see what a dog that sheds a lot is...
 
I'm with HHD -- cats!

But if I were going to get a dog, I'd check into getting one of the retired racing greyhounds. They need love.
 
Airedale terrier, we loved ours, and they don't shed. Cool dogs. Females are typically about 50 pounds, and may be a good compromise half way inbetween beagle and bull mastiff.
 
We have a pug and love him. They are pretty low key and just like to hang out and sit by their owners.

We got ours from the Austin chapter of the DFW Pug Rescue group.
 
I used to have a Bullmastiff and it was the best dog I've ever owned.

Very good with people/family (in case you guys plan on kids early) but very protective at the same time. Comforting knowing if you ever went out of town, you had 110 lbs roaming the house.

I would go with the Bullmastiff- both you and your wife will love him/her.
 
Mastiff's are a dog very well suited for a small living space or yard. They are very popular in large cities where there is not lots of running room. They don't require or want much activity. Look further into the breed and you will see this mentioned prob. a couple of times.

If you get a Beagle, realize there is a lot more to them than their cuteness. Good dogs but demanding in ways you may have never experienced in a dog. If you end up getting one (and they require a very good amount of energy exhaustion and exercise) adopt one. They are soon to be a breed in trouble due to Uno winning the Westminster and getting all the attention.

People are flocking ot get one because they are so darned cute. But these numbnuts are ill prepared for what it takes to not only have a dog but a special needs dog like a Beagle. Again, they are great dogs and I love them very much. Each of my sisters have one.

They both say, as do most Beagle owners, if you get one Beagle...get two. That or another dog. Trust me on this.

So if you can handle it, get both a Mastiff and a Beagle but don't expect your yard to come close to satisfying the Beagle nor for the Mastif to keep up with the exercise you will have to give the Beagle or pay the consequences.

I think the AKC website as well as others have a test of sorts to input qualities you want in a dog such as living space, time you can spend with it, mannerisms you want in it and other important questions. It is a breed matcher. That way you can both settle on the perfect dog.

First check with rescue services in your area for that type of dog. Give love and save the life of a wonderful dog deserving of a second chance. Then try the Shelter as well for the same reasons. Good luck and damnit, you better provide pictures of what you end up getting.
 
I'm abig dog person. We have a rottie great dane mix that's awesome-- pound puppy-- weighs about 115. She's a rug though-- really low maintenence.

The beagles I've been around are fun-- but REALLY high energy.

We just recently got a Golden Retriever, and she's been awesome. She's brought youthfulness back to the big dog, and is generally an adorable pain in the ***. So far she hasn't been overly demanding or destructive, (other than her constant desire to eat my underwear.)

So, maybe look at Golden Retrievers? Irish Setters are a good one too.
 
Sadly Irish Setters have not recovered from their overbreeding and inbreeding a few decades ago. They are not that bright to begin with (sort of like Dalmations as a general rule). You will need to play a pretty penny to hopefully guarantee you get a good one. Sucks because they are attractive dogs but your odds of getting a sketch box are much more than not. Same goes for a Dalmation and a Cocker Spaniel.

There are always exceptions and everybody has a friend with one that is great or fun. May have even been their family pet. But ask trainers. No one breed is all bad but Irish Setters can be dense and spastic. Again, this sucks because they can be really special if...IF, you get a good one. But as a puppy you may not know.

A Mastif will protect your home and especially where he is sleeping!!! You won't need to worry about when you are not home because the Mastif will protect your wife with his last breath if need be.
 
preciate all the feedback. passing along... will advise of "mutual" decision...
 
A bit more info on the greyhounds. They range in size from ~50 to ~100 pounds. They are not hyperactive and don't require a huge amount of exercise. Mine sleep 23 hours a day. Think "large cats." With the Corpus Christi track closing there are a *bunch* of dogs out there needing homes.
 
I have an English Bulldog and I can tell you that they are the best dogs ever. We won't ever own anything else. However, they are very high maintenance. I think a French Bulldog sounds like a good compromise.
 
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