What breeds of dog do you go for?

I saw an NI breed show at a dog event last month - there was no consistency whatsoever, every dog looked completely different, I have no idea what they were judging them on/against!

Beautiful dogs, I have nothing against them as pets but the NI society's aspiration towards KC recognition is (currently) ridiculous and I would condemn any effort to breed dogs that have no working ability or even any particular purpose in mind - there are already enough companion dog breeds and none of the breeds going into the NI are what I would call suitable companion dogs. The only purpose they have, as stated by the society, is to vaguely resemble a wolf - something which will only invite the wrong sort of people to be involved in these kinds of dog.
 
I grew up with Border Collies, then had Belgian Shepherds, both beautiful, intelligent and loyal breeds. We were given an old Golden Retriever, who was the sweetest poppet and lived out her days here, but I wouldn't want a Retriever pup. Best dog I've ever lived with is the one I have now, an 11 year old Jack x Patterdale, broken coated black and tan, he is the softest terrier on the planet, was easy to train and very biddable, reliable and safe, doesn't have any inclination to chase or escape, defers to the cats and hens, and never makes trouble. Not what everyone wants in a terrier but it works for me! Deep down I'd really love a GSD but not an option when we're out all day.

I don't know anything about NIs but it's a handsome dog!
 
Any terrier, I suppose, with the possible exception of Yorkies. Smaller, terrier-type dogs do seem to suit our lifestyle, but we (OH and I) are not fans of the smaller, yappier types.

Just out of interest, a neighbour has a Peruvian Hairless Dog, and I would have to say I couldn't possibly countenance a hairless dog, Chinese Crested, or otherwise.........:( Something a bit 'strange' having a dog that doesn't shed a single hair! :confused::p


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvian_Hairless_Dog
 
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and none of the breeds going into the NI are what I would call suitable companion dogs. The only purpose they have, as stated by the society, is to vaguely resemble a wolf - something which will only invite the wrong sort of people to be involved in these kinds of dog.
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However, most Malamutes today are kept as family pets or as show or performance dogs in weight pulling, dog agility.
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Husky dogs were initially sent to Alaska and Canada as sled dogs but rapidly acquired the status of family pets and show dogs.
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The German Shepherd Dog (GSD, also known as an Alsatian), (German: Deutscher Schäferhund) is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany.[2] The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for herding and guarding sheep. Because of its strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training it is often employed in police and military roles around the world.[3] German Shepherds currently account for 4.6% of all dogs registered with the American Kennel Club. Due to its loyal and protective nature, the German Shepherd is one of the most registered of breeds.[4]
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according to Wikipedia this is not so.

1 Well my dog is not only a good companion
2 He is a good guard dog

I would condemn any effort to breed dogs that have no working ability or even any particular purpose in mind - there are already enough companion dog breeds
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Does that include:


Airedoodle - (Find an Airedoodle Breeder) (Airedale Terrier / Poodle mix)

Aussiedoodle - (Find a Aussiedoodle Breeder) (Australian Shepherd / Poodle mix)

Bassetoodle - (Find a Bassetoodle Breeder) (Basset Hound / Poodle mix)

Bernedoodle - (Find a Bernedoodle Breeder) (Bernese Mountain Dog / Poodle mix)

Bich-poo - (Find a Bich-poo Breeder) (Bichon Frise / Poodle mix)

Bolonoodle - (Find a Bolonoodle Breeder) (Bolognese / Poodle mix)

Bordoodle - (Find a Bordoodle Breeder) (Border Collie / Poodle mix)

Bossi-Poo - (Find a Bossi-Poo Breeder) (Boston Terrier / Poodle mix)

Boxerdoodle - (Find a Boxerdoodle Breeder) (Boxer / Poodle mix)

Broodle Griffon - (Find a Broodle Griffon Breeder) (Brussels Griffon / Poodle)

Cadoodle - (Find a Cadoodle Breeder) (Collie x Poodle mix)

Cairnoodle - (Find a Cairnoodle Breeder) (Cairn Terrier / Poodle mix)

Cavapoo - (Find a Cavapoo Breeder) (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel / Poodle mix)

Chi-Poo - (Find a Chi-Poo Breeder) (Chihuahua / Poodle mix)

Chinese Crestepoo - (Find a Chinese Crestepoo Breeder) (Chinese Crested / Poodle mix)

Cockapoo - (Find a Cockapoo Breeder) (Cocker Spaniel / Poodle mix)

Corgipoo - (Find a Corgipoo Breeder) (Corgi / Poodle mix)

Daisy Dog - (Find a Daisy Dog Breeder) (Bichon / Poodle / Shih-Tzu mix)

Doodleman Pinscher - (Find a Doodleman Pinscher Breeder) (Doberman / Standard Poodle mix)

Double Doodle - (Find a Double Doodle Breeder) (Goldendoodle / Labradoodle mix)

Doxiepoo - (Find a Doxiepoo Breeder) (Dachshund / Poodle mix)

Eskapoo - (Find a Eskapoo Breeder) (American Eskimo Dog / Poodle mix)

English Boodle - (Find a English Boodle Breeder) (English Bulldog / Poodle mix)

Foodle - (Find a Foodle Breeder) (Poodle / Toy Fox Terrier mix)

Foxhoodle - (Find a Foxhoodle Breeder) (Fox Hound / Poodle mix)

Giant Schnoodle - (Find a Giant Schnoodle Breeder) (Giant Schnauzer / Standard Poodle mix)

Goldendoodle - (Find a Goldendoodle Breeder) (Golden Retriever / Poodle mix)

Irish Doodle - (Find a Irish Doodle Breeder) (Irish Setter / Poodle mix)

Irish Troodle - (Find a Irish Troodle Breeder) (Irish Terrier / Poodle mix)

Jack-A-Poo - (Find a Jack-A-Poo Breeder) (Jack Russell Terrier / Poodle mix)

Labradoodle - (Find a Labradoodle Breeder) (Labrador Retriever / Poodle mix)

Lacasapoo - (Find a Lacasapoo Breeder) (Cock-A-Poo x Lhasa Apso mix)

Lhasapoo - (Find a Lhasapoo Breeder) (Lhasa Apso / Poodle mix)

Malti-Poo - (Find a Malti-Poo Breeder) (Maltese / Poodle mix)

Miniature Aussiedoodle- (Find a Miniature Aussiedoodle Breeder) (Miniature Australian Shepherd / Miniature Poodle mix)

Miniature Goldendoodle - (Find a Miniature Goldendoodle Breeder) (Golden Retriever / Toy or Miniature Poodle mix)

Miniature Labradoodle - (Find a Miniature Labradoodle Breeder) (Labrador Retriever / Toy or Miniature Poodle mix)

Newfypoo - (Find a Newfypoo Breeder) (Newfoundland / Poodle mix)

Papi-poo - (Find a Papi-poo Breeder) (Papillon / Poodle mix)

Pekepoo - (Find a Pekepoo Breeder) (Pekingese / Poodle mix)

Petite Goldendoodle - (Find a Petite Goldendoodle Breeder) (Golden Retriever / Cocker Spaniel / Poodle mix)

Petite Labradoodle - (Find a Petite Labradoodle Breeder) (Labrador Retriever / Cocker Spaniel / Poodle mix)

Pinny-Poo - (Find a Pinny-Poo Breeder) (Miniature Pinscher / Poodle mix)

Pomapoo - (Find a Pomapoo Breeder) (Pomeranian / Poodle mix)

Poo-Shi - (Find a Poo-Shi Breeder) (Poodle / Shiba Inu mix)

Poo-Ton - (Find a Poo-Ton Breeder) (Coton De Tulear / Poodle mix)

Poochin - (Find a Poochin Breeder) (Japanese Chin / Poodle mix)

Poogle - (Find a Poogle Breeder) (Beagle / Poodle mix)

Poolky - (Find a Poolky Breeder) (Poodle / Silky Terrier mix)

Pootalian - (Find a Pootalian Breeder) (Italian Greyhound / Poodle mix)

Poovanese - (Find a Poovanese Breeder) (Havanese / Poodle mix)

Pugapoo - (Find a Pugapoo Breeder)(Pug / Poodle mix)

Pyredoodle - (Find a Pyredoodle Breeder) (Great Pyrenees / Poodle mix)

Rattle - (Find a Rattle Breeder) (American Rat Terrier / Poodle mix)

Rottle - (Find a Rottle Breeder) (Rottweiler / Standard Poodle mix)

Saint Berdoodle - (Find a Saint Berdoodle Breeder) (Saint Bernard / Poodle mix)

Schipper-Poo - (Find a Schipper-Poo Breeder) (Poodle / Schipperke mix)

Schnoodle- (Find a Schnoodle Breeder) (Schnauzer / Poodle mix)

Scoodle - (Find a Scoodle Breeder) (Scottish Terrier / Poodle mix)

Shar-Poo - (Find a Shar-Poo Breeder) (Shar-Pei / Poodle mix)

Sheltidoodle- (Find a Sheltidoodle Breeder) (Sheltie / Poodle mix)

Sheepadoodle - (Find a Sheepadoodle Breeder) (Old English Sheepdog / Standard Poodle mix)

Shepadoodle - (Find a Shepadoodle Breeder) (German Shepherd / Standard Poodle mix)

Shih-Poo - (Find a Shih-Poo Breeder) (Shih-Tzu / Poodle mix)

Siberpoo - (Find a Siberpoo Breeder) (Siberian Husky / Poodle mix)

Skypoo - (Find a Skypoo Breeder) (Poodle / Skye Terrier mix)

Springerdoodle - (Find a Springerdoodle Breeder) (English Springer Spaniel / Poodle mix)

Standard Schnoodle - (Find a Standard Schnoodle Breeder) (Poodle / Standard Schnauzer mix)

Terri-Poo - (Australian Terrier / Poodle mix)

Ttoodle - (Find a Ttoodle Breeder) (Poodle / Tibetan Terrier mix)

Weimardoodle - (Find a Weimardoodle Breeder) (Weimaraner / Poodle mix)

Westiepoo - (Find a Westiepoo Breeder) (Westie / Poodle mix)

Whoodle - (Find a Whoodle Breeder) (Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier / Poodle mix)

Wire-Poo - (Find a Wire-Poo Breeder) (Wirehaired Fox Terrier x Poodle mix)

Woodle - (Find a Woodle Breeder) (Welsh Terrier / Poodle mix)

Yorkipoo - (Find a Yorkipoo Breeder) (Yorkie / Poodle mix)


and the equine mixes

Offspring

Donkey (jack)


Horse (mare)


Mule (male), John (male), Molly (female)

Horse


Donkey (jenny/jennet)


Hinny

Zebra


Donkey (jenny/jennet)


Zebrass, Zedonk, Zebronkey, Zonkey, Zebadonk, Zebryde, Zenkey (Japan), Hamzab (Israel)

Zebra


Horse


Zorse, Golden zebra, Zebra mule, Zebrule

Zebra


Pony


Zony

Zebra


Shetland Pony


Zetland

Donkey (jack)


Zebra


Zebret

Horse


Zebra


Hebra



I think there is nothing wrong with mixing breeds as long as the offspring are health , fit .and not deformed cruelly disfigured . Thats just my op for what its worth
 
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a) There can be white on a German Shepherd, it just is not desirable or permitted in showrings.

I really would not quite Wikipedia as 'fact'....

NIs are bred because they look cool.
Saying that any ridiculously name crossbreed combines 'the best of all breeds' is not true because even breeding two of the same together is a crapshoot in terms of size, colour, temperament, coat ty[e. Throw any mix of breeds together, especially without health tests, does not make them 'healthier' - ex, breed a GSD with unknown hips to a husky with unknown hips (and a dog does not have to be hopping lame or a 'sloped back' dog to have HD - only an x-ray will confirm) will produce...puppies with bad hips, more than likely.
 
LOL @ Wikipedia as a source. Malamutes as agility dogs? Really? Incidentally the Wiki page for the NI simply states that they are bred in an attempt to resemble the wolf.

What s4sugar said - everything except the mule, which does have a purpose. Also what CC said, as always. :o
 
As others have said, wouldn't really have any of the crosses list except perhaps the mule, and as they can't breed on its not exactly the same as some of the "designer breeds".
If people want to breed NIs from health tested parents (e.g. hips scores etc) fair enough, but surely its not ideal if dogs are being stated to be a breed just from a photo, have the society never heard of DNA testing?
And for the record I have had ch show winning GSDs with white toes and a white flash on the chest.;)
 
I wouldnt have any stupid designer cross. I would have a mongrel.... but there is no way I would be able to keep a straight face and refer to it as a 'westypoo' or something equally ridiculous let alone funding the divs that breed these crosses.
 
Well i currently have a JRT (a tiny one) Millie and a lurcher (likely to be GHxWhipxSaluki with something else possibly added into the mix) Suzy.

I'd never really liked JRT's until I met Millie's mum on the yard, and fell in love with her, so when Millie came out and looked exactly like her mum my heart ruled my head and i had to have her! I have to say she's been such a brilliant little dog (and i never ever liked little dogs very much). Suzy was more what I had wanted, although i really wanted a whippet.

One day I'd love to have a border collie, and do proper agility training with it, I'd definitiely have another lurcher and JRT, and i'd like to have a whippet, but my dream dog is a fine black Lab - I looked after one for about 6 years when i was younger, and i loved her to pieces! I've also now got a soft spot for border terriers too...
 
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