Breeds you admire ...

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I’ll be honest my flatcoats are my ideal dog but in my dotage I may revert to CKCS (must be black anc tan 😂)
If I had to choose another breed I would look at
Welsh springer spaniel
Portuguese Water Dog
Logatto romaganolo
Now the obligatory flatcoat photo
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=349245322362304&set=a.126644311289074&type=3&sfns=mo

I think I probably posted at the time, but I adore black and tan cavaliers - thankfully my mum has converted to the 'dark side' (wholecolours) after years and years of particolours This thread has made me reflect on whether it really is time now that I got an EBT (my other secret 'want')

 

[JJS]

If I could go out and choose a puppy right now, it would be another Staffy. I ended up with mine entirely by chance, but I’ve never known a more loving, well-behaved, or charming little dog. She’s also ridiculously easy to look after: perfect size, doesn’t drop hair, still strong, healthy, and going on long walks aged 14... If I could clone her I would!

If we’re talking breeds I haven’t owned but admire from afar, then Irish Setters, Wolfhounds, Border Collies and German Pointers would all make the list.

 

[yhanni]

Would love a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer but haven't got the energy anymore. Got a 6 month old 'multi' mastiff and he is so easy, apart from a bit of slobber, that I can't imagine having anything that is harder work!

 

[poiuytrewq]

Great Danes, they are such an amazing looking dog. The few that I’ve met in reality have all been gorgeous in temperament and personality also.
I imagine they take up a lot of money and space though!

 

[Cahill]

i love the 2 beaucerons i meet sometimes.

 

[Peter7917]

oh the malinois, what a dog, too much dog for me but wow.
I also love the Doberman, pharaoh hound and borzoi

 

[Moobli]

I must admmit I really like Spinones and did a fair bit of research last time I was dog choosing-the beard was a no from the OH though.

As you know, my sister is big into the breed but they have never really ticked any of my boxes.

 

[Moobli]

Me too! One day I will have a toller.

I’ve always wanted a nice small working cocker but have been cautious due to their mentalness - luckily for me at some point this year I’m rehoming an adult working cocker from a working home, she is just a bit too lazy & low drive so she is coming to me to be a pet/hobby beating dog.

When my old lab goes I think I will get another Manchester terrier pup

Sounds ideal! Look forward to the photos when she arrives.

 

[Moobli]

I’ll be honest my flatcoats are my ideal dog but in my dotage I may revert to CKCS (must be black anc tan 😂)
If I had to choose another breed I would look at
Welsh springer spaniel
Portuguese Water Dog
Logatto romaganolo
Now the obligatory flatcoat photo
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=349245322362304&set=a.126644311289074&type=3&sfns=mo

Beautiful. Flatcoats are definitely glamorous!

 

[Moobli]

Lots of beautiful dogs here! Does anyone have/ want a sheltie? I am tempted to get on of those too but the idea of their coat maintenance puts me off

I feel like that about rough collies or ever having another longhaired German shepherd. Just too.much.hair!

 

[Moobli]

I think I probably posted at the time, but I adore black and tan cavaliers - thankfully my mum has converted to the 'dark side' (wholecolours) after years and years of particolours This thread has made me reflect on whether it really is time now that I got an EBT (my other secret 'want')

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Very pretty!

 

[Moobli]

i love the 2 beaucerons i meet sometimes.

They are cracking looking dogs.

 

[CavaloBranco]

Mini wire dachshunds...loyal, cute, very bright, affectionate and feisty. Mine has been a joy for 15 years and still going strong. I love her like no other dog I've ever had. OH insists on a large dog as well though!

I quite like the look of cockapoos but I'd never pay those prices for a mongrel!! Surely there's no knowing what you would end up with after a few crosses?

 

[splashgirl45]

with a cockapoo, you get a crossbreed from 2 lively breeds which needs stimulation and correct training which seems to be lacking in the ones i see, you also get either a shedding or non shedding dog as they can be different even in the same litter, they also need care with their coat as can get matted very easily if ignored. although some of them have a nice temperament, many that i see seem to be a bit hysterical and owners wont let them off lead or interact with other dogs so they are then dog reactive as well.......i wish first time dog owners (who seem to go for these crosses) would get a more suitable dog for their 20 min walk on the lead, or better still get a hamster or rabbit!!!

 

[Ranyhyn]

Every kind of dog!!

No seriously I think I end up wanting a dog from every group.

Rough collie for me though, the large american type.

 

[druid]

When my old lab goes I think I will get another Manchester terrier pup

Collecting our first Manchester in June! There's less than double digits in Ireland though so loooong road trip to Surrey coming up

 

[Clodagh]

Collecting our first Manchester in June! There's less than double digits in Ireland though so loooong road trip to Surrey coming up

Now I would like one of those, too. Will it be on the beating line?

 

[druid]

Show dog I'm afraid Clodagh...possibly agility also

 

[Clodagh]

Show dog I'm afraid Clodagh...possibly agility also

Whatever it's job is I think they are lovely. Is it born? I assume yes?

 

[druid]

Yes, just waiting to 15 weeks to collect because of travel/import regs with Rabies vaccines

 

[Blazingsaddles]

oh the malinois, what a dog, too much dog for me but wow.
I also love the Doberman, pharaoh hound and borzoi

We have similar tastes. I’ve done the hounds though, now it’s a Mali x. She’s a beaut😀

 

[Stiff Knees]

Irish Wolfhound - life expectancy is too short, my heart needs longer to accept it will be broken into tiny pieces when they leave you

 

[poiuytrewq]

Chocolate Labs - do ALL Labs smell? Don't think I've ever met one that didn't.

Golden Retriever - too much hair.

I think my next dog will be another Staffy or a Dachshund.

Mine don’t smell. One smells of dust and diesel (he’s out on the farm all day!) but other than that they don’t smell.