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We're looking into getting a dog exclusively for the kids (7 and 4) - they can raise it and train with it. Something active enough to run around with them all day and big, loyal and protective enough to be a "watch dog" while they are roaming about. Our current guard dog is a Belgian Shepard (a terrific dog) but is getting old and would much prefer to follow me around instead of the kids (dog was around before the kids were). Our 11-year old cocker only goes where he can stare longingly at the chickens. We've thought about a german shepard or another belgian, but it gets pretty hot up in the mid-atlantic in the summers. Mutt is possible, but its always a craphoot with a mutt - though the belgian we found at a pound. Maybe a border collie. Any input would be welcome.
Another interesting thought - male or female? I have a preference for females, myself (spayed).
Thanks.
jim
Another interesting thought - male or female? I have a preference for females, myself (spayed).
Thanks.
jim