GoCanadaGo
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Golden Retreiver
We've owned several large (and difficult to train) breeds in the past so either of these cuties should do. I'm looking for some inside information from people who have had these two types of doggos about the pros and cons. An inside scoop you could say.
If it helps I can tell you all about Border Collies, Great Pyrenees or Malamutes?
Newfoundland
MustardAddict
Invest in the red bow tie, looks tight.
almightyguy
All breeds are horribly inbred. Just get a regular ol' mutt. They're healthier. Go to the humane society and get your mutt today.
yeldarb92
Get a French bulldog and like it.
GoCanadaGo
Not my style but they're super cute!
yeldarb92
Then go with a golden retriever as my vote.
Signy
Golden Retrievers tend to develop tumors as they get older. Like, a lot of tumors. They're great dogs, but I'd go for a healthier breed.
GoCanadaGo
I wonder if that's a line problem?
Signy
Afraid not. Purdue University conducted a National Breed Health Survey and found that 61% of Golden Retrievers die from cancer.
Signy
Here's a work up of Golden health: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/05/18/golden-retriever-cancer.aspx
bearhunter94
Newfies are very expensive to groom, feed and the larger the dog the shorter the life span. They are awesome dogs but a lot to handle.
GoCanadaGo
My wife and I currently have a Malamute but she's getting very old :( Costs aren't a problem.
GoCanadaGo
2 - Neither is time to groom\play. We're very dedicated owners and experienced with large breed/stubborn dogs..thought we'd try a jolly one
bearhunter94
It does take a very dedicated owner to raise something like a malamute or Newfie. I used to work as a dog groomer and I've seen a lot 1/2
bearhunter94
Of newfies and malamutes matted and not taken care of because the owners weren't expected so much grooming :(