What breeds of dog do you go for?

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and why?
Also what breeds would you not consider and why? (if any) :D

For me my top 3 would be Labs, retrievers and great danes. All the dogs I've owned have been these types. Love their soft, gentle, loving natures.
I would avoid Staffies and any small yappy type dogs :)
I don't dislike any dogs, love them all, but to own 1, no small dogs just not my cup of tea and the staffies I've met have all been sweet and loving but hyper hyper and I like to relax sometimes :p
 
Bull breeds it would seem! :rolleyes:

Dex is a mongrel- my first dog- but there is DEFO staff in there- what else who knows!!!

Would love something brindle, (adore Mollichops boy!), I guess anything of middling size would do me.....
 
Little dogs. my terrier cross is awesome, will be looking to get a similar sized (she is on the small small end of the scale) dog to replace her.
 
I seem to attract black ones. I wouldn't want anything small though. Nothing smaller than springer size.


My fav breeds though are:

1-Rottweilers
2-Labrador, sporting types, however would definately have another lab x springer.
3-Old English Sheep Dogs
4-And one day maybe I would love a Irish Wolf Hound
 
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lexiedhb, there's a lady round by me, she has a brindle staffie cross GSD. it's got the staffy coat but GSD size. Stunning looking dog, but very hyper and strong. She has been talking about re homing her as she is struggling to cope and doesn't walk her nearly as much as she should. Want me to keep you in mind if she does decide to find her a new home? ;)
 
ages ago we had collie types (couldn`t take your eyes off them because they would p$ss off)

i like staffies,my daughter had one who was a sweet boy and lived to a ripe old age.i am appalled how many are in rescue homes.

on my 2nd rottie now,they are great dogs and both of them were/are really good around the horses.
 
German Shepherds! And anything with pointy ears really :p and grey or all black :D
I've only had one non-GSD and it was a Foxhound x Lab x JRT. Mad!
Not *mad* about Akitas or small yappies.
 
Anything short haired, not bothered if big or small and nothing that needed trimming/stripping.

I would have said no to a small dog previously but having Stan the IG has changed that. His personality makes up for his lack of stature, he thinks he is a big dog in a little dogs body :D.
 
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CC please dont hate me but GSDs are a breed I would never want to own. I think I would worry about handling them, in the sense that some are very sensitive and I would prob make a situation worse.

Same with Akitas, I feel they are breeds that need correct and knowledgable handling which I do not have. And admittingly patience, Teal as put me to my near limits with his fear aggression, which is almost sorted.
 
Bulldogs! Love them.

We have an american bulldog and a british bulldog, both VERY different. They're So friendly, loving & loyal. Obviously theres the "media" views on them, but in the right hands (as with any dog) they're brilliant family dogs.

The British Bulldog is the most stubborn comical dog weve had, he never fails to make me laugh with his ways.

The American dog is pathetic - so loving.

Both are brilliant Guard dogs too. I'd love a douge de bordue (sp?) next I think.

Had Golden Ret's and Alsations in the past, and whilst these are fantastic breeds i couldnt deal with all the hairs :-(
 
Cahill said:
ages ago we had collie types (couldn`t take your eyes off them because they would p$ss off)

i like staffies,my daughter had one who was a sweet boy and lived to a ripe old age.i am appalled how many are in rescue homes.

on my 2nd rottie now,they are great dogs and both of them were/are really good around the horses.
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Yes, they are full with mostly staffie or staffie types.
My big brother messaged me yesterday asking if I knew anyone who was looking for a staffie pup as his mate has a litter.
I told him no and to tell his friend to neuter the dog.
 
quirky said:
Anything short haired, not bothered if big or small and nothing that needed trimming/stripping.

I would have said no to a small dog previously but having Stan the IG has changed that. His personality makes up for his lack of stature, he thinks he is a big dog in a little dogs body :D.
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IG? is that an italian greyhound?
never met 1, but they look like nice little dogs :D
 
I like short haired gun dogs.
Short haired because they are easy to keep clean, and sweet smelling :D. They are a decent size, but don't seem too big in the house. My OH likes a running companion (he is massively into running and runs at least 10k every morning before work, even in the pitch dark in the winter! ), and I like a dog who is reasonably obediant on the yard and socialises with everyone and the horses nicely. I'd probably always have a bitch, because then I don't have to worry about her piddling up peoples hay.
Our Pointer bitch suits our lifestyle perfectly, and our lifestyle suits her temperament and her needs perfectly too.

I don't dislike any breed, but small breeds, and short legged types would be no good as long distance running partners for my OH, and long haired breeds living in our small house would be too much hard work.
 
I tend to go for

Larger breeds

Akitas/rottweiler (which I have)/shepherds (not had a shep since I lost mine, my mam has plenty):D huskys/mals are fine too. Again my mam has a husky and a mal. suppose they are just more my types of dog.

Mediums
Whippets/lurchers/X breeds

Small
Would rather not, but I do have a cavalier, I dont mind non yappy with lots of cheeky character that act like a dog.

I would not discount a breed maybe, because I have met some very cool dogs of breeds I would never have thought I would have.
 
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CC please dont hate me but GSDs are a breed I would never want to own. I think I would worry about handling them, in the sense that some are very sensitive and I would prob make a situation worse.
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Oh I don't hate ya, wish more people would consider things like this before they rush out and buy one, there are certain GSDs I would not like to own either!
 
I love Dobes, I have 2 and have had them in the past and they just seem to suit me. Ive had Lancashire Heelers in the past and they were great dogs very much big dog mentality in a little body but very versatile and could turn a paw to anything.

If I didnt have these I would love a Rhodesian Ridgeback and I wouldnt turn my nose up at a Rottie.

I consider GSD out of my league amazing dogs buts lots of health issues but I would say they were out of my expertise, but a well trained one is wonderful to see.
 
Terriers! All I've ever known. Grandparents and wider family have always had terriers and they suit my hobbies/interests and are a nice compact size.

I have a soft spot for springers/working cockers, those are the only non terrier breeds I would consider.

Definitely nothing bigger than a spaniel. I can't be doing with big dogs!
 
Hmm, our family have always gone for the old Heinz 57 types so I am more inclined to go for those and all have been from rescue centres. I would never choose a chihuaha, pug or something like that, they make me cringe a little. I prefer medium sized dogs although i do lile little x-breed terrier types as they are always so intelligent and fun. I used to want a weimeraner as a kid - think I liked their eyes....! Now I do have a sort of inkling for a doberman but i guess, unless there was one in rescue I would never actually get one as I just couldn't justify spending hundreds on a dog.
 
We always go for crossbreeds. We used to have Labs and they are darlings, but for sheer intelligence and savvy and character mongrels do it for us. The current ones are:

GSD x whippet
Foxhound x Dalmatian

The vet said of the GSD/whippet "she combines the less desirable attributes of both breeds". We disagree - she has a wonderful temperament, did quite high class obedience demonstrations. But beautiful she is not!!

The foxhound x jumps 7 feet with ease and can do 8 miles in 30 minutes.

Both rescues but we wouldn't be
 
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lexiedhb, there's a lady round by me, she has a brindle staffie cross GSD. it's got the staffy coat but GSD size. Stunning looking dog, but very hyper and strong. She has been talking about re homing her as she is struggling to cope and doesn't walk her nearly as much as she should. Want me to keep you in mind if she does decide to find her a new home? ;)
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Good lord no!! LOL Got enough on my plate at the minute with the ginger lump that I have...... She does sound gorgeous though!!
 
1st family dog was a mongrel terrier cross whippet I think she was lovely very fast, lived to about 18 I think
1st dog when we got married was a mongrel terrier cross collie possibly, £10 in local market, we think she was taken away from her mum too soon, she was shaking in the glass cabinet, they didnt' even have a jumper in there to keep her warm, I was supposed to be buying stuff for the new house we were moving into when we were married (old fashioned parents couldn't live in sin lol) she died on her 16th birthday
2nd was GSD mongrel was about 2 when we had him, GSD where I kept my horse had pups and couldn't resist
3rd ESS, wouldn't even have entertained having this breed going on the reputation, having owned Bailey for 2 years now after rehoming her from an idiot who decided they didn't want her or her sister anymore, I would have another one, but doubt it would be as laid back as her, we've probably been spoilt. She is the most loving dog ever, I didn't think anything could beat my boy Max my GSD (saddly died when he was 6 ish enlarged heart and we didint' know)

I woudn't have anything small, don't mind jack russels but anything smaller than that, not for me
 
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Bulldogs! Love them.

We have an american bulldog and a british bulldog, both VERY different. They're So friendly, loving & loyal. Obviously theres the "media" views on them, but in the right hands (as with any dog) they're brilliant family dogs.

The British Bulldog is the most stubborn comical dog weve had, he never fails to make me laugh with his ways.

The American dog is pathetic - so loving.

Both are brilliant Guard dogs too. I'd love a douge de bordue (sp?) next I think.

Had Golden Ret's and Alsations in the past, and whilst these are fantastic breeds i couldnt deal with all the hairs :-(
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Exactly, I agree with you, its the way they are brought up
 
I've greyhounds and find other sighthounds/lurchers appeal also. My ex's mum had Belgium shepherds (all but Laekenois type) and i thought they were lovely, but like many breeds that i like the look of they wouldn't suit me.

I prefer medium upwards sized dogs and those with bug eyes, short muzzle or excess skin do nothing for me (so no pugs, british bulldogs, shar peis etc). I know Labrador's are popular for good reason, but unless i go blind i can't see me owning one
 
Border Collies everytime.They are intelligent,love to learn and are very attentive to their owners.Also very versatile and can be trained to do anything.Love them around the yard as they enjoy jumping the show jumps,and size for size actually show more scope than the horses.My two can easily clear 4 foot,and big spreads,and just love jumping.
 
I seem to pick breeds/crossbreeds that I can't trust off the lead... first whiff of anything and their gone :o

Currently have a wire fox terrier and a border collie x springer spaniel. Most of the dogs I've had growing up have been border collie crossbreeds.

I think my next dog could be a beagle, spaniel X or a border collie X

Dogs I could never see myself owning:

Staffie - Wouldn't be able to find a relative willing to look after one if I went on holiday and I can't leave my other dog in kennels. Have seen plenty of nice ones in rescue centers...

Anything smaller than a beagle - I'd probably fall over it :o (the cats are bad enough)

Lab or rottie - Have known too may from health tested parents die before they are 5 years old. My grandads last rottie didn't even make 2, so although I love the breeds I want something that has the potential to live slightly longer :(

Terriers - they're very aloof/independent/opinionated/demanding, have selective deafness, love digging and rolling in filth and mine seems to be very grumpy - I may however be swayed if offered a parsons russell :D
 
I'm another one who would say a shorthaired gundog! (but I have a German Pointer, not an English one! ;) ). I love the temperament of gundogs, they are so trainable, love to learn great with children etc. Just great family pets. I could only have a shorthaired dog though..... even a Lab is too hairy for me! :) :) In fact it would prob have to be a HPR!

I would never have a small dog, just not up for my active lifestyle. I don't think the bull breeds would suit me either (both stubborn! too much clash of personalities!! ha ha) Don't like breeds with squashed faces, or too pointy nosed!! ha ha! fussy?

But if I did want something totally different, it would be a whippet!
 
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