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We are looking for a dog who will stay on the farm, get along with our two indoor cats, and entertain themselves for the two days a week when my wife and I both work. We live in the middle of ten landscaped acres surrounded by a hundred acres of farmland. |
samwhitaker1985
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hi, try this quiz to know which breed best suits your personality and lifestyle. http://dogtime.com/matchup/start hope this helps. |
Raspberries
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Hey etillema, I sincerly hope I’ve helped, Raspberries. |
cowgirlchick78
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I agree to find that breed that matches you and your lifestyle and environment. Getting two dogs that already get along and are well-balanced is fine as long as you know it will be double the work. Also, please don’t decide on two puppies from the same litter or the two of the same age from different litters. What happens is that they bond with each other and not you. I am not saying that it can’t be done, but you must train and walk and care for each of them one on one, so they understand that it is you that is leader and can be separated without anxiety of being without the other. And that is really double work. It sounds good in theory. Some pups grow up and become so confused in who is alpha that they constantly bicker and fight for this position and somethimes viciously with injuries, which could also be redirected at the owner if he or she should step in. |
matt_debolt
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i would get a lab they can be great with animals if raised properly |
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Will the dog have a fenced yard to run in? We live on a farm and those pet owners you just let their dogs run can cause problems for the rest of us. We have several dogs, all of whom stay in their large fenced yard. The Rottweillers get along with cats quite well. Do not get two female dogs and whatever dog you get have it neutered or spayed for their sake and yours. How much time will you have to train your new pet? That makes a big difference. Do the match test here on this site and see what it suggests. |
ritchellei
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Rat Terrier is the ideal farm dog. He is feisty, funny, energetic, lively, vermin-chasing, and incapable of being boring. He makes an excellent watchdog, his strong jaws and quick movements were invaluable to farmers in eradicating rats and other small vermin from farms. |
Mikel
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The Bouvier des Flandres is one the most capable dogs for this particular set up. He helped farmers in a multitude of tasks, including herding livestock (particularly cattle), pulling carts, and guarding. He is affectionate and this makes him a good companion dog. To know more about this breed, Kindly click on: |
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I have two dogs who are sisters and are part lab and part shepard. They are use to being outside and inside, but I am looking for a more rural setting for them. I work during the day and the kids are in school, so they are alone most of the time and on a chain. They entertain each other well abut I would love a rural setting for them. If you are interested, let me know and I will send you a picture and more info….they are both spayed and have their shots and are well behaved. |
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