Max'sGirl
Posted : 12/21/2011 12:02:50 AM
I did some digging and found a few breeds they might like. There fairly obscure so finding them might be difficult.
First is the Spanish Mastiff. They're very good watch dogs, while at the same time being great companions. They're supposed to be fairly inactive indoors, which would be good if she's trying to teach kids and doesn't want a dog running around in the house. They don't mind the heat or cold, which is always nice. However, they do need to be groomed regularly, they need daily exercise and mental stimulation, and it needs room to run. The breed is prone to hip dysplasia, heart problems and entropin, which is a medical condition when the eyelid (usually the lower lid) folds inward.
Another breed is the Rafeiro of Alentejo. Their coat needs very little maintenance, and they're great watch dogs. Because of this, the can be very protective of their owners, which might not be ideal if they have a lot of people coming over. They are also prone to hip dysplasia, and they're also heavy seasonal shedders.
The Uruguayan Cimarron is a very rare breed. They're great guard dogs, and can also be used for herding or hunting. However they're not the most affectionate breed and require LOTS of room the run.
Probably the most common dog on this list is the Pyrenean Mastiff. They're great guard dogs, excellent companions, very hardy, and they don't need to be trimmed or stripped. They can be difficult to train, so if they're not ready to really work with this dog it might not be the best. They need a fair amount of exercise,and they also need to be brushed regularly. They can also be pretty defensive of their 'pack'.
The last dog I found was the Italian Corso. They're wonderful companions, very intelligent working dogs, and good watch dogs. They don't need trimming or stripping either, and there is very little grooming needed as they are short haired dogs. They do need a firm hand when being trained, and they can live outdoors if they're in an outdoor kennel with shelter from the elements. They do need daily exercise, some kind of physical activity and mental stimulation.
I hope some of that helped! Sorry for making it so long.
:P Also, this is going to be one huge piece of text because even though when I wrote it I divided into paragraphs, when I click post, it just turns into a huge block of text. Is there something I'm doing wrong?