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I'm trying to decide between a Newfoundland, Golden Retriever, and St. Bernard. I'm looking for feedback on each.

Well I suppose I should have realized that most of you were more familiar with toy poodles.

I had a golden retriever when I was younger.

I'm going to be a bit biased here because I've never had a Newfoundland or a St.Bernard. However, G.R. are very intelligent, kind, and loyal dogs. I don't think you'll go wrong with any choice but goldies are just one of the best breeds to me

I've had a Golden Retriever, Rot mix, and German Shepherd. A buddy of mine has a St. Bernard and is in love with it.

My Golden retriever and Rot were very loyal.. The German Shepherd was too but he had an attitude problem.

Mattnificent saidI've had a Golden Retriever, Rot mix, and German Shepherd. A buddy of mine has a St. Bernard and is in love with it.

My Golden retriever and Rot were very loyal.. The German Shepherd was too but he had an attitude problem.

I've noticed the attitude problems with German Shepherd's haha! That's my dream dog when I get older though. Those dogs are very kind and gentle with people (children especially) but could also rip someone to shreds in a matter of seconds!

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Josh1992 said

Mattnificent saidI've had a Golden Retriever, Rot mix, and German Shepherd. A buddy of mine has a St. Bernard and is in love with it.

My Golden retriever and Rot were very loyal.. The German Shepherd was too but he had an attitude problem.

I've noticed the attitude problems with German Shepherd's haha! That's my dream dog when I get older though. Those dogs are very kind and gentle with people (children especially) but could also rip someone to shreds in a matter of seconds!

Hahaha, yeah. He was a lot of fun though.. But everything seemed to be on his terms. If I told him to go outside he would stand there for 10-15 seconds like he wanted it to be his decision to go out. lol the little shit.

Well for me, my beagles are the answer, but I have had a collie and two German Shepherds previously.

I would make sure the temperament of each breed works well for you and that you have the room and time to make it work.

I had a Great Pyrenees (over 100 pounds). She was the best dog ever. Newfoundlands and St. Bernards will drool A LOT. Also, make sure to get one from a respectable breeder because they can both be too aggressive. A Golden Retriever is a good all around dog. They are very sweet. The only reason I would not to get a GR is if you want a guard dog. They are too nice. All three breeds will shed a lot. The Newfies and St. B's may have trouble in the heat.

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I like how he daintily has his hand on the dog's ass while the dog's expression is why the fuck am I being made to do this.

only 2 dogs in my lifetime--both German Shepherds. won't settle 4 any other breed. gentle/rough, athletic/laidback, smart/silly, goodlooking/goofy grins, gr8 loyal buds.

Had a GR when I was a kid. Very loyal, loving and SMART. In the US, they are used a great deal as service dogs. I currently have a lab and could not be happier.

DudeInNOVA saidI had a Great Pyrenees (over 100 pounds). She was the best dog ever. Newfoundlands and St. Bernards will drool A LOT. Also, make sure to get one from a respectable breeder because they can both be too aggressive. A Golden Retriever is a good all around dog. They are very sweet. The only reason I would not to get a GR is if you want a guard dog. They are too nice. All three breeds will shed a lot. The Newfies and St. B's may have trouble in the heat.

Additional Info: I was going on the assumption that you were talking about getting a puppy. Similar statements would apply if you are planning to adopt through a rescue. Make sure they've spent enough time with the dog to know what it's personality is like and to make sure there aren't any bad behaviors that you aren't prepared to deal with. Most places will allow you to take the dog home for a period of time for a trial.

My grandparents had a St. Bernard when I was a kid. It was massive-we could ride him around like a horse. Unfortunately, he could jump my grandparents 6 ft. tall fence and roam the neighborhood, scaring old ladies and such. Due to his size, they decided to give him to a friend in the country.

I had a golden lab as a kid-best dog ever! Everyone loved this dog-the only dog my mom ever allowed in the house. Later, I had a collie. Good dog but had way too much energy.

My aunt had a German Shepherd-good dog but could be aggressive. Very loyal to my aunt and later my grandmother, when my aunt moved in with her.

Sorry, no history with Newfoundlands.

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I can't imagine a better dog than Maslow, who was our Alaskan Malamute. At his peak he was 120 lbs, and a very charming, intelligent dog. Absolutely beautiful too, and very friendly. He lived until he was 14, and having been away for work when he was euthanized is one of my greatest regrets.

I don't mind being predictable:

GET A RESCUE!

Yes, get a rescue. My family found Maslow at the ASPCA, and every dog except my parents' most recent has come from there.

My boyfriend and I rescued a great dane from the Midwest Great Dane Rescue Association, and she's fantastic. A great apartment dog, very chill, well-behaved, a total sweetheart. I highly recommend getting a dane. They are incredibly gentle and lazy animals. That is, unless you want a dog who will play fetch with you for hours every day and you want to accompany you on zillion-mile runs every morning.

I'm on my second golden retriever. They are insanely loyal... the best friend you'll ever have.

I also vote for a rescue. If you must have a pure-bred, you can get one from a pure-bred rescue organization. Puppies are obnoxious anyways.

I've never owned large dogs, but I do walk dogs and work at a grooming salon (I don't do the grooming.) Golden Retrievers are awesome dogs! The Newfoundland's are pretty cute too, but they might be heavy droolers along with the St. Bernard hahah

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Iceblink saidPost pics of hot guys with dogs.

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I like how he daintily has his hand on the dog's ass while the dog's expression is why the fuck am I being made to do this.

If you think the dog's hip bone is it's ass then you need to learn more about anatomy.

Get an akita

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Haha! And also... which breed of dog will make more gay guys notice me?

We had a great Dane named Khan when I was a teen. Best dog ever.