dog breeds

Waiting on a phalene puppy- the original drop eared version of the Papillon. Bred to be a lap dog for royalty, but also intelligent and athletic with its origins including the spaniel.
 
Bedlam said:
Lakeland Terrier. Heaven only knows why. Someone made a mistake. Trouble through and through. I believe someone made up a story about foxes in the Lake District once, but I think they were probably just bred to be a thorn in my side and to show me up in public at every possible opportunity. :)

I had a Pointer until recently as well (ancient and helped on her way a few months ago now,bless her). Totally pointless. I'm not known for being good at picking dogs........
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I second that, my lakey is as soft as charts indoors but will not entertain the notion of strange dogs in her vicinity and keenly let's the dog know!
 
I've got a Jack Russell Terrier x Fox Terrier - people always say "oh, so it's a Parson's then?" - NO IT'S ********** NOT! Grr!

The Jack Russell is an energetic breed that relies on a high level of exercise, and has its origins in fox hunting. - very true. 3 walks a day, or 2 walks and a 5k run and my dog doesn't even acknowledge he's done any exercise at all! Runs round the yard for HOURS, squeezing down holes he shouldn't! Never gets tired, recently started his Flyball career :)
 
Standard poodles. I am on my third rescue/sign over. Fab dogs, clever but not too crazy. Originally hunting retrieving dogs. Would love to train them as gun dogs but not got the time
 
I have German Shepherds - whose job has already been perfectly described. I try to keep mine healthy in body and mind with tracking, searching and obedience, as well as a wee bit of herding (after a fashion!).

I also have Border Collies - and they all work sheep daily (which is what they were bred to do).
 
I have a pedigree mutt :D

A black and tan terrier. Brilliant ratter and nice lap dog. Will go all day and destroys any squeaky within a 5 mile radius.

I have his half sister coming to me at the beginning of august, she is only 2 weeks old currently :D must be mad.

My other great love is Springer spaniels. Which will be my treat to myself in some years to come :)
 
Our household contains two terriers - one westie type thing and one JRT type thing. They are both fabulous pets and are very good at killing small furry things, particularly moles and rats.

And keeping the terriers on their toes is an Australian Kelpie who is incredibly loving, very intelligent, has boundless energy and recalls over a massive distance. Kelpies were bred for herding over the rough Australian terrain, which is handy because the terriers frequently need rounding up! :)
 
Buds_mum said:
I have a pedigree mutt :D

A black and tan terrier. Brilliant ratter and nice lap dog. Will go all day and destroys any squeaky within a 5 mile radius.

I have his half sister coming to me at the beginning of august, she is only 2 weeks old currently :D must be mad.

My other great love is Springer spaniels. Which will be my treat to myself in some years to come :)
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is your black and tan a Manchester terrier? I was lucky enough to have one for 18 happy years. She used to scatter rats up walls!! Happy new half sister!! Its great having a new member if the family :D
 
I don't think they have been mention so far so .... I love my shar pei! She is an absolute princess and diva! And despite all the rumours about them she is as fit and healthy as they come! Wouldn't be without her!
 
I have x2 border collies. One merle, one black and white. Bred to herd sheep, but mine are my pets who I love and adore. The bitch loves agility and flyball, the merlev isn't trained enough yet, we are his 3 Rd or forth home and he is only 1!
 
Mines a Leonberger-giant breed, mountain dog type. Bred to look like a lion and to be an excellent family companion good with people and livestock.
 
Amber... said:
I don't think they have been mention so far so .... I love my shar pei! She is an absolute princess and diva! And despite all the rumours about them she is as fit and healthy as they come! Wouldn't be without her!
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They are a nice breed. Does your diva have the horse (rather appropriate:) ) or the brush coat?
 
I have a black and white, long coated border collie - absolutly mental thing even tho she's 10 years old now and an absolute one in a million dog :D:D
 
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