Favorite Dog Breed? - Page 7

DeltAlum · #1 11-13-2005, 01:27 AM

Norwegian Elkhound

copacabana · #2 11-13-2005, 02:42 AM

I looove terriers of all sorts.

This is my mom's carin terrier, Jolie, right after she got her about a year ago. She's grown a bit since then though, and gotten a little redder... I adore her, though she isn't much of a lap dog

Does anyone like whippets? A friend of mine has one and I think they're so funny looking with their long pointy muzzles! The dog is so sweet though, and seems very docile.

UKTriDelt · #3 11-13-2005, 12:53 PM

I love all big dogs, and I can't seem to pick a favorite. So I've come to the decision that when I'm older and established, I'm going to have somewhat of a herd of big dogs.

Top of my list, because I've grown up around them, is the German Shepherd:

Next is the Newfoundland:

And the Great Pyrenees:

kstar · #4 11-13-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by Xylochick216
I am so in love with Puganese dogs. They're a mix of Pug and Pekingese. We know someone who breeds them, and every dog I've ever seen of hers is the most well-mannered, sweetest dog. Next time she has a litter, we're definitely buying one.

Nothing can beat a good ol' Mutt, though

A Puganese is a mutt.

Xylochick216 · #5 11-13-2005, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by kstar
A Puganese is a mutt.

I know, it's a crossbreed. They're so darn cute. I would never pay $800 for one, though. We got our Australian Cattle Dog from the Humane Society. She's gorgeous

ZTABullwinkle · #6 11-13-2005, 05:11 PM

As soon as I can remember my username and password to photobucket, I can post pictures...

My "child" is a VERY spoile English Bulldog. (He even sleeps under the covers with us.

I grew up with Saint Bernards.

Now my parents have mastiffs....The latest is Merlin. A 200+ pound dog who loves laps and gets bossed worund by Winston.

I'll post pictures soon!

kstar · #7 11-13-2005, 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by Xylochick216
[B]I know, it's a crossbreed. They're so darn cute. I would never pay $800 for one, though. We got our Australian Cattle Dog from the Humane Society. She's gorgeous

I can't understand why people pay so much for mixed breed dogs.

I am all about rescue dogs, which are usually mutts. We have two: a Collie/Rottweiler mix and a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Boxer mix.

CUGreekgirl · #8 11-13-2005, 06:19 PM

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I can't understand why people pay so much for mixed breed dogs.

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.

My 3 girls are a purebred Bichon (that we rescued!) She is 17 yrs old now:

A Border Terrier (possibly purebred) but she was rescued too and a Pit Bull mix who is my heart and soul. Here they are on the couch:

Here are a few more:

Laney as a pup:

Tom Earp · #9 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 · #10 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 · #11 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 · #12 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 · #13 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 · #14 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 · #15 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.