I'm not interested in a dog that sounds like it might be a liability exposure, so that probably wouldn't be a good fit for us.

Are Portuguese Water Dogs still sought after? I know after the president got his, they were very in demand, but then they seemed to get overtaken by labradoodles. And now everyone has a labradoodle, and there's nothing distinctive about those anymore.

Anonymous wrote:Are they safe after they pass a temperament test? Is there any kind of guarantee or certification?

Ha. Of course not. No dog is ever safe, juts like no human is ever safe. It takes a special kind of trained professional to manage a dog with known biting issues, and they would do their best to not place them in situations that trigger them, but it's never 100% secure.

Are they safe after they pass a temperament test? Is there any kind of guarantee or certification?

How about a "rehabbed" pit bull with a history of biting that has moved through several states and finally passed a "temperment test"?

Show everyone how cool and mighty you are.

It can kill PPs fox before you skin that for fur.

Op, you're going about this in the very worst way

pot-bellied pig

Anonymous wrote:Does it have to be a dog?

We have an alpaca and we're the talk of the town. Front page of the neighborhood newsetter too!

I know you're kidding. I just wanted to let you know that I live in San Francisco and it is not uncommon for people here to borrow (from friends who live outside the city and have them) or rent a couple of goats to "cut" their grass, or the overgrown grass in a field.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3614880/Un-bear-lievable-Russian-family-sit-dinner-300lb-BEAR-table.html

perfect family pet

Does it have to be a dog?

We have an alpaca and we're the talk of the town. Front page of the neighborhood newsetter too!

I'd focus on what the right breed is for your family and not about being a trend setter. This a dog we are talking about not the latest electronic.

Anonymous wrote:I would go right for a grey wolf OP or maybe even a fox. that way you can skin them and wear their fur when they're gone.

Wolves probably get "hip problems or whatever" though.

Troll fail.

Anonymous wrote:I would go right for a grey wolf OP or maybe even a fox. that way you can skin them and wear their fur when they're gone.

How about thinking outside the doghouse and going for a bear?

I would go right for a grey wolf OP or maybe even a fox. that way you can skin them and wear their fur when they're gone.

I know labradoodles and goldendoodles were super popular a few years ago, and they're still around, but I feel like everyone has one now and it's no big thing. We're looking for something that will be distinctive and rising in popularity in a few years. We've always been ahead of the curve on most things, and we want our next dog to reflect that, too. Money is really a concern, as long as the dog is healthy and won't get hip problems or whatever. What's the up and coming breed?