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What is your favorite dog breed?

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#1 ·
I love retrievers !!!!!!!
I have two_One is a golden named Lilly and the other is a black lab named Flip.
They're the bestest friends anyone could have. :)
 
#1,176 · (Edited)
I love Mixed breed dogs. Mixed Breeds are superior in health from my experience.

Pure breed dogs are more expensive and have a lot more health problems than Mixed breeds.

My preferred sized dog is small to medium. Larger dogs have heart problems and have a shorter lifespan.

I don't really care how the dog looks like per say. It's body should be proportioned and have a short coat. Health is also a huge factor.
 
#1,177 ·
Wirehaired Vizsla - goofy, Velcro, best trail dog ever, loyal, intelligent, energetic, laid back, snuggler, affectionate, demanding, beautiful, friendly, and truly a girls best friend.
 
#1,190 · (Edited)
I like that this thread keeps getting bumped back up LOL.

Hmmm less the breeds, and more like specific dogs/breedings now? I'd like a dog that is super stable, biddable, great hunt drive with great work ethic and athletic enough to try any sport I want to try (any! The dream), while still being a good house dog when we're not doing anything. Preferably a bit social when we're in public. Past that, middle-of-the-road hardness and medium "constant energy" level, nothing super extreme.

Wherever I can find this, will do great! :p

But in terms of which breeds I find the most ATTRACTIVE... certain german shepherds and lighter brindle dutch shepherds. And then samoyeds and salukis and maybe collies? LOL. I'm still salty about belgians.
 
#1,191 ·
Okay, since we're doing temperament, and personality, instead of so much breed, here is mine:

I need a "hard" dog, I have a very strong type A personality, I am not an abusive person, but I do tend to bark out orders like a drill sergeant sometimes, and I need a dog that can take that emotionally, I also don't want a fearful or shy dog, I just dont want to have to deal with that in a personal dog.
 
#1,192 ·
I just luv em all! But I am scared of Poms and Dobermans because I have seen some who are constantly barking at anyone and anything. Otherwise, I simply fall in love with every puppy or doggie I see in person! It's quite difficult to really make a choice, but the following breeds are absolutely the stuff of my dreams:

Lhasa Apso, Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Beagle, Jack Russell, Yorkshire terrier, Rottweiler, Great Dane, Bulldog, and Border Collie. (No order intended)
 
#1,193 ·
My favorite dog breeds have changed over the years. When I was younger, we had Labs, Danes, and Mastiffs, along with a few other types of mutts. My family was always talked into remaining apprehensive about bully breeds, though because my dad was attacked by his purebred American Bull Terrier. They had the dog since he was a puppy, and the dog never really underwent training of any kind aside from crate training. He also wasn't properly exercised as my parents live in a house without much of a backyard. Anyway...long story short, he was attacked by his dog and had to get 10 stitches in his arm - it was a mess. The dog had to be put to sleep, and the vet believed the dog had experienced some sort of episode like a seizure that caused his aberrant behavior.

Now that I'm older (mid-thirties,) and we have our own dogs, I have really enjoyed having our Labrabull pup, Casey. She is quite trainable, very sweet, and is loyal to our family.

I'd say now that I've had so much experience with dogs, my favorite breeds include Labs, Weims, and Labrabulls (I know it's not a "true" breed, but to better describe, serves a purpose).
 
#1,196 ·
I don't have a favorite breed I like way too many to just chose one!
I absolutely love the look of an Australian shepherd (especially the red Merle) but they are just way to active for me lol so sadly will never own one
My Great Dane! Lab mix is the most chill laid back dog I've ever had she's so sweet and gentle definitely love Great Danes
My Pitt mix is a little hyper but so smart! He is a joy to train would love more dogs that train as well as he does my favorite part of my day is training with him
I love dogs big and small (just not a yappy small dog lol)
Siberian huskies are gorgeous dogs but their personalities are not for me
I love golden retriever and cavalier King Charles spaniels personalities! Sweet and loves everyone!
There is a huge list of dog breeds I love wish I could have more dogs lol


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#1,200 · (Edited)
I think it's safe to say Beagles are my favorite :) I've owned them for about 23 years now. Have used them for rabbit & squirrel hunting, showed them in conformation, and bred dual purpose Beagles for several years. No better companion dog, IMO, because they're rough & tumble little hounds that also don't mind showing off, doing tricks and wearing dog clothes :cool:

I also love working line GSDs, though I'd never have another.

I've been dying to own a Schipperke for about 17 years now. Wouldn't mind a JRT or English Cocker Spaniel, either. Will probably never have another large breed dog, but if I did it would most likely be a Coonhound or English Foxhound.
 
#1,201 ·
Obviously Australian Shepherds for me (I have 3)! But really that's probably more because of my first aussie being the perfect dog for me. Really there are several breeds that have the looks, temperament, and energy level that are great for me. I like a biddable, intelligent, high drive, high energy dog that is reserved but not aggressive with strangers (basically I prefer my dog to be more into me than other people and dogs). Looks wise I prefer a medium length low maintenance coat, no bearded breeds, and a lean athletic build around 35 to 45 lbs. Merles are a plus too. I think I would be very happy with many of the herders especially border collies since I tend to prefer the aussies that are similar to the border collie looks and temperament.
 
#1,202 ·
Hard to pick. I grew up with Norwegian Elkhounds so I love them, but my favorite breed is probably the dachshund. We had a wirehaired one that was so much fun. We also had a Bavarian Mountain Hound that was probably my favorite dog ever. I miss her so much.

I'm getting my first dog by myself alone this may, a longhaired dachshund boy. Can't wait.
 
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