What is the best kind of dog to get?

My favorite would be a Rhodesian Ridgeback but they can be temperamental and hard to train. English Mastiffs are probably the easiest big breed to train but tend to be gentle giants too trusting to be good guard dogs. Bullmastiff, rottweiler, doberman, and German shepards are all good choices if you can find a good one.

Labs are good with kids, easy to train and guard their home

But they eat EVERYTHING. My cousin has two.

Labradoodle, I own a miniature Lanradoodle, a great dog!

Go to a pet rescue place (RSPCA in UK)…They will give you all the proffesional advise you could need,and provide you with your dog…You could save a dogs life and gain a best friend too.( i am hoping you Americans have rescue centres?)

and if ya dont have rescue centres then make room …coz bbv is comins state side to sort you guys out… lol

German Shepherd or Husky :)

Go and get one from a shelter ! My dog is from a shelter and he is pure sweetness. He was abused as a puppy and it really feels good to make him part of the family but I would say don’t pick right away see which looks the best when you get them!

Golden Retrievers are very loyal dogs, not so sure they would be a good guard dog, the ones we have owned were nice to everyone. We have a black lab, and a Maremma sheepdog current and they are good. Keep the coyotes out of our farm yard, and such.

I have a cocker spaniel & he is absolutely adorable! He’s small, cute, and fun :) He doesn’t bite or play rough, he can sit in your lap, easy to travel with, and he is always waiting at the door when we come home to lick and love all over us. I just love my wittle sammy <3 You should get a cocker spaniel (:

It depends. I’m a great fan of bull mastiffs for large dogs. They are excellent with children, do well in smaller spaces, but also love a good walk. Plus they are not agressive to other dogs as a general rule (although I believe that it is the owners fault if a dog is aggressive). Also bassets are awesome, not that large, but mellow, fluffy and super social so excellent for children.

Get an American Eskimo dog. They are super friendly and just absolutely gorgeous!

All that have been mentioned here are good choices and some that weren’t as well. It really depends on what it is you all would prefer …some dogs require more attention, grooming, care then others, that’s what you decide upon what’s doable or not…But ultimately…it depends on the dog that selects you and your family. If you think the adoption process works differently…think again. If the dogs not happy and wants desperately to be with his keepers…..ain’t nobody that’s going to be happy…LOL