[cassiesmom]

I have lots of favorites! I love Papillons because they are small and joyful. I love the Borzoi because they are from Russia and so are my ancestors on my dad's side. I love huskies because they're fluffy. I love PBGVs because I learned about them on the Westchester dog show and they are just cute!

[ACDLuvr]

Australian Cattle Dogs...WooHoo!! I'll never own another breed, I currently have 3 and have been owned by 7 to date, and if you count the ACD/Husky mix, she'd make 8!!!

[Gauge23]

I have always loved big dogs...rottweilers and labs are a couple of my faves.

[freki]

I've always been a fan of the arctic breeds. Our very first dog when I was growing up was a Samoyed and he was such a kids dog!

Nowadays I'm more into huskies, malamutes, or akitas. Although, if my Kenya was a pure breed I would list her...I think she's the most amazing dog ever

[ALYNN]

Akitas : )

I wish my place was bigger and I could've gotten 2 akitas instead of one. I'll just have to add to my pack in a few years...maybe add a Malamute...GSD...or Boxer. I'm definitely a big dog person.

[Inga]

I just can't believe everyone of you didn't say Rottweilers. LOL I was glad to see there are quite a few of you on here that do love Rottweilers and also several that may not ever want to own one, but are willing to judge the individual dogs actions not the breed for the actions of a few misguided dogs. Thanks for that!

[Kiira]

I've never actually owned any other dogs besides the one I have right now. But some beautiful breeds I like are rottweilers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and pit bulls. When I'm older I wanna get a rottweiler and train it to be a really good dog.
I know some of you might be thinking "YOU THINK PIT BULLS ARE BEAUTIFUL!?" but I really do like the way pit bulls look. I wanna get a pit bull at some time in my life also and train it to be a wonderful dog. Can't wait till I'm old enough to buy my own house and get some big dogs.

[ALYNN]

I knew I was leaving one out...ROTTWEILERS! Haha. They are such powerful dogs...the few rotties I've met were very goofy dogs...love that.

And as for judgement of certain breeds...I understand what you mean. Right now my little guy gets all the attention in the world because he resembles a teddy bear, but I'm worried that in a few months when he's full-grown people won't want to approach him. I've already encountered a few ignorant and very generalized comments about the breed and he's not even 6 months. Maybe someone can give me some advice - for those of you with larger dogs that have "reputations" of being aggressive, how do you keep your dog well-socialized with people/children after the cute puppy stage?

[Cobalt]

Bearded Collie, Sheepdog, Tibetan Terrier, Maltese. Notice a shaggy trend here??

[Inga]

Originally Posted by ALYNN

I knew I was leaving one out...ROTTWEILERS! Haha. They are such powerful dogs...the few rotties I've met were very goofy dogs...love that.

And as for judgement of certain breeds...I understand what you mean. Right now my little guy gets all the attention in the world because he resembles a teddy bear, but I'm worried that in a few months when he's full-grown people won't want to approach him. I've already encountered a few ignorant and very generalized comments about the breed and he's not even 6 months. Maybe someone can give me some advice - for those of you with larger dogs that have "reputations" of being aggressive, how do you keep your dog well-socialized with people/children after the cute puppy stage?

Spend the time training, even foolish people can generally recognize a well trained dog. Even of the "Killer Breeds" It is the saddest realization for both you and your dog when people start seeing it as the Killer they have read about and not the worlds cutest puppy it was just days, weeks earlier. That does happen. Socialize at pet stores where there are more dog lovers to start with. Get a TDI on your dog or a Canine Good Citizen. Tell everyone. Practice Practice Practice. LOL When you own a "Killer" It must be on it's best behavior at all times. Fair or not, it is true. We are not allowed any bad days. Then everyone would say... "See, I knew it was a Killer." I won't allow that to happen to any of my dogs. It is especially hard in the beginning when I take in rescues with aggression issues. I practice on friends that know and trust my judgment before doing any public work.

[tsorcus]

My mutt of course - mutts are the nicest and usually not as spoilt as the pedigreess!

[Cobalt]

Who you calling spoiled??!!!

[Ony'sMom]

Boston Terriers. They are big dogs in small bodies, so they're great if you have an apartment or a small home (as I usually have). They're extremely loyal and affectionate, playful like there's no tomorrow (have you ever heard of a BT500?), good with kids, love to meet new people so they're extremely friendly. They're just great all around dogs!

[Mdawn]

I think that I've answered this before but...
I love English Mastiff's (obviously ), Danes. Giant breeds in general.
I like the look of Siberian Huskies and would like to have one but there are other breeds that I like better right now.
I have a Labrador Retriever and I love him, but don't know if I would want another in the future. My Lab is nuts.
I like Australian Sheppard's. I had one as a child and loved her to pieces. She was the best dog ever!
Again, obviously, I like Basset Hounds...their ears are adorable. Dan is part Basset but his ears aren't quite as long a full Basset.
I like pit bulls though I don't really have any experience with them. I got a minor bite from one as a child, but I blame that on the owner and not the dog. The owner was abusive to the dog and the dog ended up being aggressive (go figure)
For small breeds, right now I'm liking Boston Terriers. I have only met a few, but they were awesome.
Let's just make it simple and say that I like all dogs; otherwise I'll just keep going on and on...

[doglover100]

German Sheppards and border collies

[Daisyluv]

I love Yorkies.

[Laurelin]

Originally Posted by Mdawn

I think that I've answered this before but...
I love English Mastiff's (obviously ), Danes. Giant breeds in general.
I like the look of Siberian Huskies and would like to have one but there are other breeds that I like better right now.
I have a Labrador Retriever and I love him, but don't know if I would want another in the future. My Lab is nuts.
I like Australian Sheppard's. I had one as a child and loved her to pieces. She was the best dog ever!
Again, obviously, I like Basset Hounds...their ears are adorable. Dan is part Basset but his ears aren't quite as long a full Basset.
I like pit bulls though I don't really have any experience with them. I got a minor bite from one as a child, but I blame that on the owner and not the dog. The owner was abusive to the dog and the dog ended up being aggressive (go figure)
For small breeds, right now I'm liking Boston Terriers. I have only met a few, but they were awesome.
Let's just make it simple and say that I like all dogs; otherwise I'll just keep going on and on...

Haha, you sound like me. I'll take one of each please.

I'd have to say my favorites are papillons still (Phalenes included).

can't remember if I've answere this before.

[ChillisMom]

I'd have to say Pit Bulls, so friendly and if you ask them to do something they put everything they have into it!

[Love's_Sophie]

Hmmm...this is a tough one;

I guess I will have to say Australian Shepards are up there, along with Irish Setters...

I also really love Golden Retrievers...

[Moose's Mom]

Boxers and more Boxers. LOVE the breed. Intelligent, family friendly and eager to please. Plus, they are the dog world's nanny. They are crazy about their human children and won't let any harm come to them.