What breeds of dog do you go for?

Small dogs all the way: easily transportable, less to feed, and none of those foul elephant-size poops to pick up.

I clearly like odd breeds, owning a pug and a Boston. I don't like anything that yaps constantly, nor anything potentially domineering, but a good sense of humour and playfulness goes a long way with me.
 
I like taller dogs with short hair, refined faces and of the 'sporty' variety.

I have a German Short-haired Pointer and a Doberman and the GSP is the perfect dog imo.

I also like vislas, wire haired pointers and 'proper' working labs (the streamlined sort, not the fat, family pet variety).
 
Love terriers. Have 2 at the mo 1 border and 1 rescused teacup jack russell.
Like the fact they are feisty and strong willed and loyal.
OH has 2 lasbs - but I find them a little too sycophantic.

Also have a rescue English Mastiff - a 10 month old brindle male pup whose head reaches the table!!
Now he is amazing.
Can destroy chairs, blinds, carpets and skirting boards .....
But is so affectionate and calm. Hilarious when he runs - looks like drunk pony ....

so thats my set
 
German Shepherds all the way for me, I was born in to a house full of them and can't imagine not having one around the place. Family have also had whippets, and l/c chihuahuas and I have had JRTs and Lancashire Heelers. Would have any of those again, except perhaps the chi, mine was a cracking little dog but a total s*d.

I'm not a huge fan of slobbery dogs (sorry dozzie), and some toy breeds, but would never say never to any breed I don't think , as long as I had my shepherd.
 
Border Collies! They are an athletic, versatile dog, they are happy to do any sport and love to learn. Although most are black/white they come in a lot of different colours.

I also love Siberian Huskies.
 
Well I will only mention the ones since with Hubby

A GSX Called Rebel amazing dog 1 in a million RIP

and our one we have now which is a Northern Inuit
 
Border collies. Always had them (ours have been/are working dogs) and I absolutely adore them.

In terms of small dogs, I don't like terriers as a general rule, but do have a bit of a soft spot for Westies. Also know quite a few utterly gorgeous, very happy and incredibly soft/soppy Beagles :)
 
Seem to be mainly drawn to floppy ears!!!

Pixel's a cocker spaniel. Grew up with Ronnie the Golden Retriever who like Pixel is a once in a lifetime dog :) and also Mac who is a black lab. Suppose im a gundog person!

Have surprised myself recently though as we are looking to potentially get a samoyed in a few years (OH loves them! have said he'd have to do the grooming though!!!)

Since having Pix though have really enjoyed the smaller dog, mums lab is a very big lab and you couldn't exactly just pick him up like you can Pix, and bless him now he's almost 12 he's starting to struggle getting in the car. Would be much easier if you could just plonk him in!

Also partial to a schnauzer!!!

I would also never have a Staffie. Nor would I get a high energy and highly intelligent breed like a collie, husky or GSD for example. I would never be able to do them justice like the likes of CC and BC!!!
 
Honestly......bigger dogs/working type dogs......labs, springers, staffies, boxers, rough collies, GSD's etc.

I really don't like little dogs.

Yes I am aware mine are short but they think they're big without having small dog syndrome.
 
if it's head doesn't reach nearly to my hip i don't want it! can't be doing with small dogs,i like the ones i know but wouldn't have one personally.

only dogs i'd own are:
GSD as mum had one up til i was 5 and she was my best mate used to sleep in her basket and all sorts :)
Labrador because have had one 9 years-but i'd only go for the very big well bred ones (again ours is massive for a labrador)
Rottweilers as they are a fantastic breed and i have one that is 9 months old love him to bits

i'd also love to have a dobie and a ridgeback!

but most of all i want mum to get another rottie :D:D
 
well... we have an american bulldog: and i love most of the bullbreeds. (apart from the giant ones!)

my list of possible breeds before we ended up with betty was (a bit random...!)

rottie
jrt
boxer
german s.h pointer
doberman

most of the breeds i always loved were traditionaly docked... and shoot me down... but i prefer them docked and not being so would put me off a bit :eek: ...!

ive always wanted a boxer- but would be worried about cancer. :( i do love the setters, particularly the irish red and white, and the gordon... but couldnt be doing with all that hair... muddy puddles and the like! :rolleyes:

cant stand standard poodles... they give me the heebie jeebies! :eek: not a fan of toy dogs in general, and although i can appreciate a good looking gsd they are not for me. cant stand border collies as pets- fabulous working dogs but i dont need to herd sheep so wouldnt thank you for one! ;)

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I love gun dogs! We have three Springers, a Golden Retriever, a Large Munsterlander and a Springador pup (accidental offspring of our old gun dog trainer's young Springer - he knew he was dying and so gave his Springer to our new gun dog trainer - and new trainer's lab bitch!). Everyone in the gun dog class looked down on the pups saying they were just mongels, but my daughter's proving them wrong by making Pippa a fantastic little gun dog and has been told she'll be able to go into the advanced class soon! Hope to take her picking up in October!

I love my dogs' enthusiasm for life and the way they buzz around all the time (well, okay, perhaps not the Goldie - twice round our smallish garden and she's ready for a nap!). I describe my Springers as being "plugged into the mains"! What I don't like about them, though, is the hair......I'm forever sweeping up the "tumbleweed" as it blows across our wooden floors!

OH has a standard poodle and a toy poodle and, to me, they're just not "real" dogs. The little one's yappy and needy and the big one's a problem barker and tries to dominate the others. Ugh! On the plus side, they don't shed!

I can honestly say that I'm really happy with the breeds I've chosen and the only other breed of dog I would like to own is a working cocker. I could never be without a Munsterlander now I've owned one! He is the friendliest, soppiest dog imaginable!

Preparing to be shot down now (and I apologise in advance, but this is only my own personal taste!)......I'm now keen on terriers or any small dogs (although borders and westies are okay) and particularly don't like Patterdales and JRTs - can't stand JRTs with "Queen Anne" legs! Not a fan of whippets/greyhounds etc, rotties, staffies, boxers, husky-types - I could go on but I appreciate there are a lot of fans of these breeds on here and I have no wish to offend anyone! HATE Leonbergers, knowing two really horrible, nasty ones (one bit OH quite badly on the shoulder when he had his back turned to it), and Rhodesian Ridgebacks - again bad experiences with them (and continuing!!).

However, there are good and bad amongst all breeds, so, once again, I apologise in advance for my personal views!

Know some lovely cross-breeds, the first of which spring(er)s to mind is a Sprollie or Spring Bord - ie Springer/Border Collie cross - lovely little dog!:D
 
I like big, serious dogs, and anything workmanlike. I always wanted a Dobie and a GSD, ended up with a Rottie and think they are amazing. I also have Shelties. My mum got one and they are just so smart and devoted that I ended up hooked! My wee sheltie is like my shadow :D Would like a malemute, but don't know if it would be practical.

Not a fan of handbag and girlie dogs like Yorkies and Bichons, or dogs that slobber heavily like French mastiffs.
 
Hard personalities
Loyal to a fault but not velcro
I like bigger dogs but i really can't say that i would turn down any dog in need.

I like:
Australian shepherd and cattle dogs
Akita's
Bouvier de Flanders
Correct rotties
I will take a Brittany too seeing as they are a harder gundog. Not the usual gun dog temperament.

I don't like:
Happy go lucky want to be friends with everyone dogs like goldens
Not a fan of sighthounds
 
Usually like larger dogs and have had several collie cross types.Also had a GSD and a terrier type crossbreed.
Last dog was a big hairy lump but was utterly adorable - he was particularly loved by our vet who used to say he should be on the TV.
Now have a JRT after becoming quite fond of one at our yard. Have never had a small dog before but he is such a little character and so loving.
Not so keen on Staffie types but am such a softie - who knows?
 
Brontie said:
Wouldn't get a Springer, gorgous dogs but far too much energy for my liking
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Seriously?!
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I think I'll always have springers, I love how they look. Saying that, I met a working cocker bitch today, a mini copy of my liver and white boy, absolutely gorgeous. I'd be very tempted.

I grew up with a Keeshond, though, so I'm always drawn to the spitz types.
 
Gundogs for me and any of the bigger dogs - anything smaller then a cocker spangle is just wrong;):D:D:D

Personally I wouldn't have huskys, collies, GSD's or any of the other more hyperactive types - not because I don't like them but because I couldn't excercise/train them enough to do them justice:o

Who ever said they love setters but couldn't stand the hair and mess - Setters hardly shed and they really don't like getting muddy and wet - far to princessly for that;):D:D:D
 
Your entitled to your view

But have to disagree there is nothing |George cant do that our GS cant do


We love ours he guards the place he comes on hacks without a lead . Just like pour old GS used to so no difference there

 
s4sugar said:
Q.E.D.

Except George doesn't look like a Northern Inuit!
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Sorry he is I sent photos to NI scociety they confirmed it. GSD have NO white

he has white eyebrows and on nose his chest is white his front paws are white . I am awaiting confirmation email so i can register him:)

the only thing we did is give him a haircut as he was getting too hot.
 
He is a colour that can occur in any Siberian, Malamute or other sled dog cross.
No one says he is a GSD - he is a cross. Why register a dog if parents are unknown?

We had a wolf dog breeder locally who switched to selling NI when DWA got applied.
 
s4sugar said:
He is a colour that can occur in any Siberian, Malamute or other sled dog cross.
No one says he is a GSD - he is a cross. Why register a dog if parents are unknown?

We had a wolf dog breeder locally who switched to selling NI when DWA got applied.
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Went to show 2 weeks ago met NI Society showed them pics on phone they said he is one but send originals from camera to us , I did they confirmed now they will send me proof so I can show him.

sorry to disappoint you

A. his parents are known I found them through the NI society.

B. I am waiting form NI society the confirmation email

c. NI Society invited him to a show in August

And if the Society are confirming he is one that's all the proof I need .
 
I have my favourite breed - Italian greyhounds. I would love, love, love a Boston Terrier but OH is not a fan.

I would avoid... anything small and yappy, poodles, and bull terriers!!
 
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