What is the perfect weight-lifter's dog?

[MidLifter]

I'm really into the greyhound because it looks like a sleek bodybuilder and is happy with a 15 min walk before it sleeps the rest of the day. What are your ideas on what a great dog would be for a weight-lifter?

[itsbruce]

That gets the most-unexpected-question-of-the-month award. Maybe the year.

[MidLifter]

That gets the most-unexpected-question-of-the-month award. Maybe the year.

LOL. It is in the off-topic area. I'm not sure how it will measure up to the thread on the best haircut for squatting.

[tenkev]

The perfect dog for a weightlifter is a bully whippet.

[MidLifter]

This is why I think a grey would be awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5D-suNvUw4

Imagine all of the times you could take it with you on a sled pull.

[RobCosimo]

A weightpulling dog! Usually pit bulls are best at this for their weight, but American Bulldogs seem to be really good too.

[thefinalsql]

I run the gambit. Got a Chihuahua and a Great Dane.

[atypical1]

I run the gambit. Got a Chihuahua and a Great Dane.

Quite the combo there. I've got a Dane myself and think they are the perfect weightlifter's dog.

james

[Bluegreyhound]

I'm really into the greyhound because it looks like a sleek bodybuilder and is happy with a 15 min walk before it sleeps the rest of the day. What are your ideas on what a great dog would be for a weight-lifter?

Greyhounds are the perfect couch potato dog. As much as I love them, they are too delicate to be a perfect macho man weight-lifter's dog. They are incredible for outright running speed but they don't have a lot of brute strength.

[MidLifter]

I'm really into the greyhound because it looks like a sleek bodybuilder and is happy with a 15 min walk before it sleeps the rest of the day. What are your ideas on what a great dog would be for a weight-lifter?

Greyhounds are the perfect couch potato dog. As much as I love them, they are too delicate to be a perfect macho man weight-lifter's dog. They are incredible for outright running speed but they don't have a lot of brute strength.

So should we get into a debate about the perfect dog for a bodybuilder vs. a powerlifter vs. an oly lifter?

Greyhound=best bodybuilder's dog?

[crazyj23]

Bull terriers are the best, Mine loves loud music and is usually like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/44361042@N03/4079781192/ or like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/44361042@N03/4079781990/in/photostream/

he was only 5 months old in these pics he steals bigger weights now and runs around the house with them

[cripmeister]

I'd go for an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier or a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. They are naturally muscular and are very determined. I'm getting a Staffie next year, don't think he'll be doing much weight-pulling though.

[Soofy]

Rottweiler all the way

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rottweiler

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/rottweil.html

just read about their characteristics and what they were originally used for

The Rottweiler, or Rottweil Metzgerhund ("Butchers Dog"), is a " large size, stalwart dog"[1] breed originating in Germany as a herding dog. It is a hardy and very intelligent breed. Rottweilers also worked as draught dogs, pulling carts to carry meat and other products to market as well as for hunting . "Rottweiler breeders aim at a dog of abundant strength, black coated with clearly defined rich tan markings, whose powerful appearance does not lack nobility and which is exceptionally well suited to being a companion, service and working dog."

that screams weightlifter/strength trainer's best friend to me.

[MikeD]

A weight-pulling dog. My one weakness.

[mpetry]

a dog that can pull a sled alongside me sounds awesome.