MarzMartini

Thinking of getting a puppy.

I want an obediant, intelligent dog. No stupid fighting dogs that are going to turn around and maul me. No leg humping rat-size dogs.

Thinking of a Siberian Husky/Malamute or German Shepard.

Someone also suggested "shiba inu"

Anyone know anything about these breeds?

Kreoshin

All about the yellow labs

Willgatus Airslasher

Cocker spaniel > all. Very time-intensive compared to most other dogs, though.

ThePerfectFlaw

Hot dog.

Ferrets > dogs.

Talari

/vote wiener dog! they soo cute! Yello labs are good or maybe a choc lab those are kewl

Bocote

All of those are solid dogs and will make great pets. The shiba is good all around that sometimes has a cool bark, but a little small and sounds like you want a larger dog. Also the shiba has a curled tail - ick.

Also look at labs, collies, hounds, and dobermans.
Dobermans are smart also and dont have the hair problems. Stay away from the pointers and setters as they tend to be dingy and somewhat high strung. Border collie is somewhat smaller, but very smart and good pet, yet I've heard of problems with kids with those as they tend to run off from the main group and get bit in an attempt at hearding. I've seen quite a few people that have hounds (assorted types) and really like them, but I dont really have personal xp.

Willgatus Airslasher

Yeah Talari, daschunds (sp?) own, but I think they fall in the rat-sized leghumper category. Well, they do if you go by LA sized rats

kcjonez

Get an English Bulldog, just keep him/her in shape and they make great pets.

KZ

Tierfin

i heard that huskies and malamutes have problems in LA because of the extreme heat for their coats of fur, i dont own dogs but thats what my friend told me and he is crazed about that shit, he himself has a german shepard husky mix.

Selwen Soulgazer

IF you have time and patience,dalmations are very intelligent and loving dogs. Im not partial to them because I am a fireman,just had great experience with them. My brothers dog does really well with his kids,especially his autistic son.She keeps him out of trouble.She will also show her teeth if you mention the words smoke or fire.(she wags her tail while she does it though.)