Favorite Dog Breed? - Page 7

Tom Earp · #91 11-13-2005, 06:52 PM

From of the Pictures they look Like Pit Bulls!

They are Good Dogs actually!

I had one, Tigger a Brindle! He was a Pussy!

Of course He New If He Messed With Me, I would Kill Him!

The Best Friggen Dawg Is MUTT!. They Know they aint S**t and will please You to no end!!!!!!

Treat Them Good, They Will Be Good!

Are You Married and Do You Want To Move To Kansas!

kstar · #92 11-13-2005, 10:55 PM

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Originally posted by CUGreekgirl
Me neither. Especially when you can usually find the exact same mix in an animal shelter and save a life instead of buying from a breeder.

I can't say I really have a favorite. Working in rescue and volunteering at the animal shelter I have come across so many cute cute dogs.

I typically like the so-called "bad" breeds: Boxers, AmStaffs, Rotties, Pibbles (Pit Bulls), Dobermans, GSDs, Akitas, et cetera.

A pit bull or pit bull mix will be the next addition. Maybe for Channukah?

ETA: I meant to say originally that both of my dogs were rescued on their last day. If I hadn't taken them home they wouldn't be alive. Why breed and buy, while so many good dogs die?

These are my babies: Belle Lee is the Ridgeback/Boxer mix (tan, with the shorter head) and Boomer Bug is the Collie/Rottweiler (obviously the one with the Rottie coloring and the Collie nose)

honeychile · #93 11-13-2005, 11:06 PM

My mother's Bichon (Buffy) was rescued. He had been the sire in a puppy mill, and is officially "retired". He still donates to the ASPCA and Small Paws Rescue.

I can't believe how beautiful everyone's dogs are! Having been bitten in the face by a Doberman, I'm not very trusting of the larger dogs with bad reps, but they're still gorgeous!

Tippiechick · #94 11-13-2005, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by honeychile

I can't believe how beautiful everyone's dogs are! Having been bitten in the face by a Doberman, I'm not very trusting of the larger dogs with bad reps, but they're still gorgeous!

HC, in our shop, we're more likely to be bitten by the cockers, shih tzus, lhasas, and poodles than any rottie, dobie, or boxer...

I will say that we dread pits and German shepards. We never know how they are going to react. Both me and my sis have been bitten by GSD clients. Most of our pits are wonderful. Although, we have had some pits who we "think" have been trained to fight. We had no proof, so there was nothing we could do but turn them away when they became vicious.

Point being, I worry more about dogs like Dalmations and Cockers WAY more than I worry about the "bad boy" breeds.

kstar · #95 11-13-2005, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by Tippiechick
HC, in our shop, we're more likely to be bitten by the cockers, shih tzus, lhasas, and poodles than any rottie, dobie, or boxer...

I will say that we dread pits and German shepards. We never know how they are going to react. Both me and my sis have been bitten by GSD clients. Most of our pits are wonderful. Although, we have had some pits who we "think" have been trained to fight. We had no proof, so there was nothing we could do but turn them away when they became vicious.

Point being, I worry more about dogs like Dalmations and Cockers WAY more than I worry about the "bad boy" breeds.

Me too. I got mauled when I was a kid, by a BEAGLE. People who know me from when I was little are all, why are you buying dogs that are vicious? It was a supposed "bad" breed that helped me learn to trust dogs again.

Standard poodles don't scare me, but mini poodles do along with most of the smaller breeds. I've only been bitten by smaller breeds, and never the "bad" ones.

It makes me so angry when people train dogs to be aggressive. It's not the dog's fault. Blame the owner, not the breed.

honeychile · #96 11-14-2005, 12:17 AM

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Originally posted by Tippiechick
HC, in our shop, we're more likely to be bitten by the cockers, shih tzus, lhasas, and poodles than any rottie, dobie, or boxer...

I will say that we dread pits and German shepards. We never know how they are going to react. Both me and my sis have been bitten by GSD clients. Most of our pits are wonderful. Although, we have had some pits who we "think" have been trained to fight. We had no proof, so there was nothing we could do but turn them away when they became vicious.

Point being, I worry more about dogs like Dalmations and Cockers WAY more than I worry about the "bad boy" breeds.

I believe it! I take partial responsibility for being bitten - I didn't know that the Dobie was sleep walking! I guess I'm saying that I can appreciate most dogs' beauty (except the slobbery ones - yuk!), but if I was going to own a dog, it will be a small one, especially a Bichon Frise! (I have allergies.)

UKTriDelt · #97 11-14-2005, 02:42 AM

Forgot to include a picture of our cutie. Her name is Frieda, and she has great bloodlines. We didn't get to pick the name... the people that bred and trained her as a protective dog named her.

copacabana · #98 11-14-2005, 03:37 AM

My grandmother's german shepard tried to attack me when I was about 8...I've never been very fond of them since.

As far as big dogs go...I loooove huskies, they're gorgeous! I also like labs.

Sister Havana · #99 11-14-2005, 10:59 AM

Here in the Chicago area, breed banning has come up again because of a couple pit bull attacks in the area. I think breed banning is a horrible idea...although I do think there are some people who should be banned from owning dogs!

I have met several pit bulls at the dog parks where I've taken Barney or at Petsmart. All have been very sweet dogs. The meanest dogs I ever met? Pomeranians!

RioLambdaAlum · #**100** 11-14-2005, 11:05 AM

I want a pug!

adpiucf · #**101** 11-14-2005, 11:40 AM

I Love My Cocker Spaniel!

Tippiechick · #**102** 11-14-2005, 11:42 AM

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Originally posted by RioLambdaAlum
I want a pug!

I have two (one just passed on). My mother has 4. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE pugs. There are a couple of pugs who may be coming up for adoption. They are the sweetest babies. But, their mom has a respiratory disease and is not supposed to be around them. I am really hoping I can talk the husband into letting me bring them home.

Pugs are the coolest lap dogs ever. They aren't meant to go walking or jogging with someone. They can't handle it. They also cannot handle cold or hot conditions very well. They are indoor dogs. That being said, THEY SHED EVERYWHERE. If you don't like having dog hair on your couch, clothes, etc. DON'T GET A PUG.

If you decide to get one, you will really enjoy it. They are, IMO, awesome!

AGDee · #**103** 11-14-2005, 11:58 AM

I never knew I'd come to love the breed, but my Sammigirl is so cuddly yet looks so majestic, so my pick is the Alaskan Malamute

CUGreekgirl · #**104** 11-14-2005, 12:58 PM

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I typically like the so-called "bad" breeds: Boxers, AmStaffs, Rotties, Pibbles (Pit Bulls), Dobermans, GSDs, Akitas, et cetera.

If you decide to adopt a Pit Bull check out www.pbrc.net. It has great resources as well as profiles for Pits that are up for adoption. The next dog I add to my pack will be a male pit bull or american bulldog, but that will be in another couple years.

kstar · #**105** 11-14-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally posted by CUGreekgirl
If you decide to adopt a Pit Bull check out www.pbrc.net. It has great resources as well as profiles for Pits that are up for adoption. The next dog I add to my pack will be a male pit bull or american bulldog, but that will be in another couple years.

Oh, there are a bunch of pit bulls and pit mixes in the shelter that I work with, so I think I'll go local.

And your right, that site is a great one. It's on our lists of sites that we give people for further research.

I'm glad you like the "bully" breeds. Hopefully since you're in CO, you're helping with the protests against BSL?