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What's your favorite dog breed?? And why?

ettaterrell
ettaterrell Posts: 887 Member
edited November 13 in Fun and Games
i just lost my best friend (cat) but have reduced to many and don't need anymore! My heart is so empty and needing it filled so I would like some info on dog breeds. What your fav is and pls list good and bad traits, we have had boxers they are great dogs but have separation anxiety and get destructive when left alone. Let me know yours!
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  • blu_de_ville
    blu_de_ville Posts: 4,296 Member
    Dachshund and St Bernard
  • ettaterrell
    ettaterrell Posts: 887 Member
    Why are they ur fav?
  • GreenValli
    GreenValli Posts: 1,054 Member
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    Australian Shepherds and Welsh Corgis. Now have Cardigan Welsh Corgis. I like their size, intelligence, and loyalty. Dogs are great pets!
  • ettaterrell
    ettaterrell Posts: 887 Member
    Never heard of a malinois looking them up now.. Oh I think corgis are the cutest... Thanks for mentioning them!
  • ephiemarie
    ephiemarie Posts: 264 Member
    German Shepherd. I've owned 3 GSDs, an American Eskimo, and a Border Collie. I currently own a 9-year-old GSD.

    Pros: Loyal, intelligent, gentle, protective, good with kids, lower energy, and looks intimidating.

    Cons: constant shedding, a lot of dog to have underfoot, predisposed to certain health conditions (although this is common for most breeds), expensive to feed, and have a negative reputation as a breed.
  • Dnarules
    Dnarules Posts: 2,081 Member
    edited November 2015
    Our best dog was a mutt (golden retriever mix / we think with border collie). She was so smart, and sweet. And she was a rescue. Rescues are great :).

    ETA. We lost her in July, completely unexpectedly. She is very missed.
  • ettaterrell
    ettaterrell Posts: 887 Member
    Love border collies! And sorry for your loss!!!!
  • uggins311
    uggins311 Posts: 2,204 Member
    Mutts, b/c they are not inbred to keep bloodlines pure and usually have the best traits between whatever breeds they were mixed with.
  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    First of all, my sympathy goes out to PP and OP for their losses. :sad:
    I like any breed that is relatively low-maintenance, but high-energy, to match my family's activity level.
  • Bruceapple
    Bruceapple Posts: 2,027 Member
    Dachshund
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    I love rough coated collies, malamutes, any of the belgian shephards, and Native American Indian Dogs, GSD
    I've had collie mixes and I love their disposition. but my lab/malamute mix had the most serene temperment and I would like to consider that for my next dog. but I just get the right dog from the local humane societies
  • ettaterrell
    ettaterrell Posts: 887 Member
    Best dogs are always the ones you save! Seem so thankful
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Doxie love! Doxie owners know why.

    You have one doxie, you always have doxies.
  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
    I love my german shepherd ...she is 8 years old ....she is a great dog /well behaved and absolutely loves my daughter :)
  • Terri70
    Terri70 Posts: 186 Member
    Golden Retrievers (Duh!) lol Loyal, patient, happy, lovable, very smart and quick to pick up new training.

    The worst thing I've found with either of my Goldens is hair! Hair everywhere! lol
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    Golden Retriever. They are the cutest puppies ever. They are loyal and loving and beautiful. They smile when they are happy.
  • Luke_I_am_your_spotter
    Luke_I_am_your_spotter Posts: 4,179 Member
    Shiba Inu
  • Tonydevolanii
    Tonydevolanii Posts: 657 Member
    My girlfriend, she listens well
  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    newmeadow wrote: »
    Shih tzus.

    Their fur is soft and hypoallergenic.
    They're small and cuddly.
    They're sweet and affectionate.
    They're good for apartments.
    They're friendly and approachable.
    You can put them in your pocketbook and take them everywhere.
    I totally agree!
  • for_ever_young66
    for_ever_young66 Posts: 2,877 Member
    a collie because I grew up watching Lassie.
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    edited November 2015
    zcb94 wrote: »
    newmeadow wrote: »
    Shih tzus.

    Their fur is soft and hypoallergenic.
    They're small and cuddly.
    They're sweet and affectionate.
    They're good for apartments.
    They're friendly and approachable.
    You can put them in your pocketbook and take them everywhere.
    I totally agree!


    I have a Shih Tzu. I agree. They are not barkers unless someone rings the doorbell. My Marley is not that affectionate, she growls at me but I think that is because I hug on her so much. LOL

    She likes her space and she is not a lap dog like I've heard Shih Tzus are. I have allergies to dogs and I have not had one reaction to her. Also Shih Tzu must be groomed monthly or 4- 6 weeks.

    The big white one is a Samoyed (Mila)

    Pros

    Hypoallergenic
    The sweetest kindest dog you will ever know.
    Loves people especially kids.
    Very playful
    Loyal
    Never have a bad day

    Cons

    SHEDS A LOT!!!!
    Must be brushed daily. (I fail in that department)
    Can be stubborn
    Very independent
    Big barker
    Must be leashed (They have a Strong hunting instinct)
    Must be exercised every day (if not, they can get into mischief)

    But if you are willing to put in the time to train, Samoyeds are the best, most kindest sweetest dogs. We put in a lot of time to train Mila so the Cons list is cut down 80% for us.
  • finny11122
    finny11122 Posts: 8,436 Member
    I like big dogs , labrador retriever, German shepherd , Irish hunting hounds
  • Determined_ella_89
    Determined_ella_89 Posts: 1,710 Member
    Huskies, Portuguese hunting dog, Pug, Akita, ... List does go on.. I love all dogs as each has a different temperament
  • toddhogsed
    toddhogsed Posts: 95 Member
    edited November 2015
    Boxer all day. Why? Because of all the breeds I've grown up with, her personality is like no other and also this

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  • sairsyfairy
    sairsyfairy Posts: 62 Member
    Schnauzers! I have mini's and a giant!
  • BeefyUk
    BeefyUk Posts: 2,602 Member
    Had a weimaraner for 13 years ....great dog but very very demanding & needed constant stimulation & attention 24/ 7!!
    Now have a 3 year old labra-dane ....she is a fantastic dog with all the positive traits of a labrador but with a twist of great dane .
  • knelson095
    knelson095 Posts: 254 Member
    Mine are both mutts. Ones a German shorthair/German shepherd/black lab mix and the other is a heeler mix. The heeler mix is a brat. Very opinionated and bitchy, but she can also be very cute and sweet. Definitely one of a kind. She also herds the cat around, which is amusing. The other is soooo high strung...like, she's almost 7 and she still makes me crazy. Also, because her mama was a white German shepherd, she has seizures. Labs and german shorthairs are great if you are high energy and like to play and hike, but I don't really, so she's often bored.

    A relative just got a pekepoo (pekingese/miniature poodle) and I swear it is the cutest thing I have ever seen. Very high energy, but really small.
  • amw5471
    amw5471 Posts: 111 Member
    I love Bouviers. They are large, fluffy, hypoallergenic dogs. They also tend to be one person/family dogs so they love their family and people but everyone else does not receive the same love. They're happy sitting by your feet and people say the relationship with a bouvier is more "adult" in that they don't need constant attention but want to be your buddy and always hang out with you.
  • daniellebennett3532
    daniellebennett3532 Posts: 15 Member
    Australian Terriers. They are rare where I live (North Carolina). I like that they can handle the seasonal changes. They are also really cute. They love to run a lot but they are also good cuddlers. I love that they are easy to train for being a Terrier. And the black and brown ones are just so stinking cute!
  • FabulousFantasticFifty
    FabulousFantasticFifty Posts: 195,832 Member
    I've had five dogs in my life and the very best one was our Mutt named Muffy who was a crazy mix of Terrier, Lhasa Apso and would you believe St. Bernard? (Don't ask how) :open_mouth:
    She was the most well behaved, Lovable Dog ever and we had nearly 14 years with her. We rescued her from a shelter when she was two. We don't need to spend thousands of dollars on a pure breed Dog or Cat when there are so many wonderful Pets that need someone to Love them available at the shelters! The other four Dogs we had were all purebred and not one compared to Muffy rest her soul! <3

    Check out your local Animal shelters or even advertisements because sometimes People just aren't able to keep their beloved animals anymore and want to find them a good home! :) Good Luck!
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