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

sheken62

My best dog is the one I love right now. I have had many pets and they like people have strengths and challenges. They have all given me there all and I try to give them the same. I have rescued all of my furbabies and I have been amazed what affection, food, exercise and consistent structure can do for a dog. It works for people too.

jgnatca

Schnauzers are such great companion dogs, and so bright. My parent's dog, however, goes mental whenever it sees another animal. I suspect this enthusiasm needs to be trained out.

I would pick a low-maintenance, sturdy, laid back, non-shedding dog. Hubby thinks white fluffy dogs are cute. I'd try a Bolognese.

http://listverse.com/2007/12/21/top-10-dogs-for-lazy-owners/

If you loved your boxers perhaps a rescue greyhound would be a good choice.

verptwerp

We had two Bichons when my daughter was small ....... they were amazing with kids (and grownups, too) ...... no shedding, so that's a plus ...... but they need to be groomed, so that's a minus. If I were going to get another dog, I'd look for a "rescue" Bichon

ettaterrell

Oh they are so cute!!!! Thanks everyone for your input, I decided to foster for awhile and if one comes along that just fits perfect I'll keep him/her! Thanks again!!

kmlong2015

Ive always wanted a corgi. But will have to say my fav is my Australian sheppard/blue heeler mix. He is utterly loyal and obedient. Hes great with the kids and is a big fluffy baby himself. The only thing is.. hes a big old dog. Hes got hip problems and is developing cataracts. The cutest pup Ive ever seen.

KristinaAkurela

Beagle! Or puggle, mix of pug and beagle. I always have soft spot for those long flappy ears! And that cute face...

lqqkingatu

labrador retrievers rule........temperament, companionship, everything

yusaku02

Samoyeds/(Siberian) Huskies/German Shepards/Malamutes etc

I like furry dogs with triangular ears that stand upright. and they need to be able to withstand the cold (I live in Minnesnowta). Also their back must be knee-height at a minimum. If I can punt it, then it's not for me.

Currently my girlfriend and I have a yellow lab mix and he's wonderful.

raychulj22

Pugs! They're low maintenance and adorable!

KrissyC90

Standard poodles

JustMissTracy

Boxer...because
Sadie

DaddieCat

Tibetan mastiff... they are only a saddle away from being mighty war steeds!

*Edited to fix a stupid typo

moijo1

i cant chooooooose! i love most dogs, our Alisations, dogue de bordeaux and staffodshire bull terrier were the most loving and caring, our miniture jack russels have the most character and mixed breeds have have been the most loyal loving characters .... i could never choose one lol

yogini_runner82

We have an Aussie Shepard/Blue Heeler mix. We love her. She's highly energetic, entertaining, and is a lover. Her flaws though, she likes to bark, she likes to herd the birds (she's a herding dog), and she LOVES to get up in your face. Other than that she's awesome, Intelligent and loves tricks.

MeanderingMammal

Staff Bull Terrier



This lad was a rescue, we don't know all his history but he's scared of other dogs, which can make things challenging. He loves kids though, which is also challenging because he doesn't appreciate that he looks quite intimidating when he's coming in for a kiss.

lseed87

Husky!!

I usually like mixes.. one of our old dogs was golden retriever/lab/husky mix

Right now we have 4 dogs

Toy poodle
Border collie
Husky, chow mix
Bassett hound

SaltLifeLover31

I rescued my Chocolate lab and he has been such a loving, loyal dog

NailsnfitnesS

I don't have any currently but would love a tea cup yorkie. Because they are the cutest upbeat little creatures and are like the stuffed teddy bears with raggy hair only alive. Little live brown teddy bears running around is how I see them things and ugh. But they are $$$$$ I ran into a lady who was walking hers and she said hers was a shorkie… Im guessing a yorki and a shitzu=shorkie=]

TryThisAgain22

Pembroke Welsh Corgi cause they'll look like puppies forever.

S1na3dy

German shepherds always had them very loyal and very good guard dogs

Iguessicandothis

Dachshunds! I love their personalities and how cuddly they are. Very loyal dogs. Smart too! These are my two girls.

upoffthemat

Labs are just big goofs. Lots of personality.

Birkah

We love our 8-month old Catahoula Leopard! She's about 45lbs, and a blue merle (grayish blue spots with white legs, chest, and belly). She is very smart, loving, loyal, energetic, and awesome with the kiddos. A bored Catahoula = a destructive one, so we keep her occupied with lots of heavy-duty chewing toys and lots of playtime. They tend to be stubborn, since they're so smart, so it takes a firm hand for training, but well worth it. They're bred for hog hunting, so Catahoulas definitely need a "job" to perform, and they absolutely live for splashing around in the water. Any water. Especially the nasty muddy swampy canal water (yuck). She's been my 3-mile walking partner the last few weeks, and has been instrumental in getting me to pick up my pace.

Rocknut53

I don't even know where to start with this one. I've had a blue heeler, a husky, golden retrievers, a collie, an akita, a border collie/Australian shepherd cross, and 2 Labrador retrievers. I keep saying I'm going to downsize to one I can pick up easily, but that hasn't happened. I have migrated to dogs with less hair just for maintenance issues. My all time favorite was my border collie cross. He was by far the smartest and most obedient. The curly tailed breeds tend to be very independent and stubborn, however they are very adaptable to all outdoorsy activities. My akita (a rescue from an abusive home) was a remarkable hiking buddy, she even tried to stop me from hiking a trail because she knew a bear was ahead of us. She kept standing in front of me and wouldn't go. Of course, dumb human wouldn't listen and we found the bear but it ran off. As sweet as she was, I could never keep her from going on independent adventures. Golden retrievers are great companions, higher maintenance due to the longer hair. My current dog, Kali (named after the Hindu goddess of destruction) is a black lab. She takes me on daily hikes and has the best temperament, although she can be a little stubborn. Dogs....just gotta love them. They keep you sane.

CollieFit

We have a smooth coated collie and a Yorkie-Tibbie cross. Both are rescue dogs.
Both are very active and intelligent.

I picked up on the comment of dogs having separation anxiety / being destructive when left for long periods of time. I don't think this is necessarily breed specific, but a matter of appropriate socialization and training. Most dogs will get bored if left for hours and hours with no stimulation.

Bill8855

Snoop

singingflutelady

Sheltie

Osiris275

Greyhounds and lurchers are my favourite! I have 2 greyhounds and a lurcher. All 3 are rescue dogs.




Pros: loads of them in rescue needing adopted, very affectionate, not demanding, curl up really small, don't need hours of exercise, don't cost a lot in food or vet bills.

Cons: you can't just have one!

cmDaffy

I LOVE pound dogs, but to be honest, I'm looking for an English Setter. Why? It's what I grew up with. It's the first dog I remember having, and it's the first one I lost and didn't get to say good-bye to...

ACanadian22

I love ALL dogs, but personally, if you are worried about leaving them alone a lot....Don't get any. JMO