misstrouble
Posted : 10/24/2008 10:48:10 AM
You have cats, I wouldn't suggest a Cattle dog....they will herd your cats, and they tend to be very nippy.
Belgian's are great dogs, a friend of mine had one, she was Ok with the cat, and great with they're Yorkie. High drive, fairly easy to train.
I don't have any experience with Kelpies, but I've heard they're really great.
What about Aussies? Border Collies? Weimaraner? I don't know much about Weim's but the one's I've met seem to have very good focus, very attentive to they're owners.
Just throwing out a few thoughts...
Edit - didn't read everyones posts until later....I'd go for a Rottie - but thats just me, I like them. They are great family dogs, but also very protective, and do not give up. Boxers are cool too, and the lovely 'off' switch of American bred Boxers is great.
My Mom had a Dobie when my brother was a baby, he wouldn't let anyone in the house without the OK,yet, Hondo(her Dobie) helped teach my brother how to walk...not sure if that helps any, but, yeaa.