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I don't think anyone in here has a Schnauzer, whether Mini, Standard or Giant.
Haven't heard of any, but we think they are the best. We have Minis and they are intelligent, proud, independent, playful, loyal and love their family. We have learned to groom them and they should be brushed every day. They do not shed which is great.
I think the best dogs are German Shepherds!!!! they are not only beautiful but, if trained, loved, and respected, they turn out as a good pet!!!!!! I have allways loved the GSD dog.. And I love what they can do on the police force... They are so smart!!! I have allways loved American Pit Bull terriers!! Alothough they have a bad rep. If trained and respected they are wonderful dogs!!! Many of you may think im crazy for saying that but I love Pit Bulls they are so adorable!!! I cant see how people can disrespect them and train them for fighting.... Do you guys ever watch Wild Rescues on Animal Planet??? Well I do!! and one time there was this one story were this lady called the agruiculter building of her state and wanted to start a puppy mill and they guy that took the call was a little supsishous because the lafy wanted to meet him in a parking lot with one puppy.. The guy knew i little abpout were the puppy mill was and drove up the road were he thought it was.... down the road he found a trailor with trash alll over the place .. he saw 2 big blaqck dogs on the portch with about a foot of chain to walk around. Threw out the whole trailer there was only a window cracked an inch for the dogs to breath. This made me cry so bad how someone could do that to so many dogs the dogs were all over and in one big rooom that was suposed to be kitchen there was dogs from mastiffs to maltese... then back into one of the bedrooms there was a mastiff mommie with her pups.. the guy found a puppie on the shelving left there to rot.... it was so sad i started bursting out in tears.. this has nothing to do with the subject but it just made me thing of mistreating dogs.....
I saw that epasode, it was terrible
I work in such a high stress job, I constantly chant to myself "relax, relax, relax". The dog I have wanted for the past few years is a Blood Hound. I grew up in the country and having traveled for years, living in cities and towns, big and small, I can't wait to get back to the country. I bought nine acres of land in the country a few years ago. It's beautiful, with a creek running through the property. It's about 5 miles from a small town. When I retire, I plan on building a cabin. I can just picture myself in a big rocker, just like my Grandpa owned, sitting on the front porch with my Blood Hound at my feet (no "Deliverence" jokes, okay?). Just my dogs (gotta have Jeffrey, Bandit, and a Basset, too)and I living the quiet life along with the horses and the cats and the rabbits and the fish and the birds and the hamsters and....
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I agree with the Basset and Blood Hound for you Genia! They are so droopy and always look so relaxed, you can't help ut become relaxed too with one look at them!
My kind of dog is the Dachshund. I have 2 and they will keep you on your toes. They are so smart and they love being right next to you.They own you...not you owning them.
http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/biggrin.gif They will teach you fast how they want things.
HI, THAT IS A HARD CAUSE I DON'T KNOW YOU, BUT I HAVE A ST.BERNARD. I DON'T RECOMEND THEM BECAUSE THEY'RE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BIG!!!!!
LABS ARE GREAT! SO ARE OLD ENGLISH SHEPDOGS!GOOD LUCK!!HOPE YOU FINE THE RIGHT DOG!!!!!
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SORRY. WENT OFF THE QUESTION.ITS A HARD ONE. I THINK IT IS A LANSEER BECAUSE THEY HAVE ALOT 2 LOVE!!
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I have three, plus a big yellow lab:eek: They do keep me on my toes:D My daughter just got a Dapper. Her name is Abby and now I love her too. Mine are Mandy (Wire) Mikey (long h.)Chelsea is (Regular Hot Dog):rolleyes: A;sp a big yello lab, who looks after his peeps.
My favorite breed is the (yellow) Labrador Retriever, because it is amazing to watch them working while hunting, it's such a beautiful sight. I love them because of their personality, loyalness, body conformation, etc.
Catahoula leopard dogs. :D They are very intelligent, very loyal, great guard dogs, amazingly agile (Of course I want an agility dog! :D ), full of energy, very versatile, humourous, stubborn but eager to please, and GORGEOUS. I'm getting one in Summer 2006. :)
border collies of coarse! smart, gorgous, sweet, loving, and FAST! plus they vary so much within the breed, both in looks and personality, so ya never know what you are gonna get, one could be timid and shy yet an outstanding working and another could be a comedien, but could not work if there life depended on it! color, and size, and ears, and nails, and markings.. non of it matters for the border collie! :D and my next favorite is Tollers, dont know what they are like in RL yet, but I jave been talking to a breeder and I plane to get one next year(when I am 18, or closer to it). and cany forget pyrsheps! adorable, fuzzy, smallish, light, and that expression!!!:D
We have a Toller breeder here in Kelowna. They feed BARF, too. You know you want to come get one over here. ;)Quote:
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and my next favorite is Tollers, dont know what they are like in RL yet, but I jave been talking to a breeder and I plane to get one next year(when I am 18, or closer to it).
http://toller.tripod.com/ :p
Golden Retrievers, of course.
They're extremly smart, easy-going, LOVE to please, and just all around beautiful. :) They shine in the show ring, Obedience trials, and excel as Guide Dogs for the Blind. The Golden Retriever was the first breed to earn the AKC Obedience title. ;) They have that soulful expression that is almost human like. After seeing how great Daisy is, I know I will always have a Golden Retriever in my life.
My favorite is definitely Boston terriers, I have two. They are very playful, loyal, wonderful watch dogs (although their small size doesn't make them very intimidating) my two think they are big and bad, it's funny. The thing I love most though is they are very people oriented, so if your dog would be alone for long periods of time this breed would not be right for you. They need their people:)
Jessica
Besides a the American Mutt, I am in LOVE :swooning!: with Dobermans and am planning on getting one from a rescue when I get a new place. I prefer the red and rust, natural ears. The loyality, the sweet nature to their owners, the protectiveness. And then there is their beauty and sleek.
Besides them I love big dogs like great swiss mountain, GSD, rottie, great dane, greyhounds. Though through all the reading I've done since considering a new dog, I haven't thought of getting anything other then a dobie.
My favorite breed is Irish Setter! Since I was a little girl I grew up with hunting dogs my Uncle had 4 German Pointers.. and you cna gues how he used them! One day my dad comes home holding a puppy he found on the street! (at that time it wasnt safe for dogs event people to be outside because it was WAR!)We named is Layka! She was so cute.. but eventually we had to make a quickmove and we couldnt take her with us and I never had a chance to say good bye!:( Ever since I always wanted a Irish Setter! And they have been my faves toooo! :(
I would have to say that my favorite mixed breed is a bassador(basset/lab) because I have one and she is the sweetest dog in the world, the ultimate couch potato. My favorite pure breed would have to be either a GSD or a Doberman, they are both beautiful and intellegent.
Border Collies and if I listed why, my hands would fall off from typing and you'd all hate me for going ON and ON :p
Ah, so many choices!
Well, Shelties (obviously) because they're so perfect. They're extremely loyal and only want to please. They have such a gorgeous coat that anyone could spend all day looking at and come in a variety of colors. They're not too big but they aren't terribly small. They're extremely intelligent and will often pick up new commands in a matter of minutes. They're not a very dominant breed and generally get around really well with kids, other dogs and other animals. Kai loves kids, other dogs, cats and even let a couple rats climb on him a couple times. They're so versatile. Shelties are often seen doing flyball, agility, herding and obedience work. They're good watch dogs but horrible guard dogs. Mine would bark at an intruder, show him where all the valuables are, and then lick him to death before he left.
I also love border collies for many of the same reasons.
Border Collies, Where do i start......They are extremly intelligent, active, sweet, beautiful, willing to work hard, great sporting dogs, their coat types vary as does build, weight, height, ears etc. Ah i just love em :D
Coming in a close second & 3rd & 4th are NSDTR (i may have conned a lady from dog club into trying Flyball with her Toller)
Also Border Terriers, Pyr Shepherds (we cannot get them in Aus yet) and Boxers. All of the above for their ability to work and play hard and i love the Boxers as they are generally the class clowns and make work/play interesting.
Man I just love all dogs! I wish I could live long enough to have 2 of each breed, and then a whole bunch of mutts!!! I sure hope there are dogs in Heaven...or wherever I go when I die =)
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GERMAN SHEPERED!!!!:D :D :D If you are looking for a gaurd dog German shepered is the dog you will want. (They are great with kids too!):)
Saint Bernards
because they are loyal loveable protective (sometimes), cuddley, gentle giants i wouldnt change breeds for anything
I love all kinds of breeds and my heartdog that passed almost 2 yrs ago was an Akita named Kori but the breed I love is the Leonberger and I hope never to be without one again.We have a Leonberger,a lab mix, a shiba inu,and a pom/pap/?mix and love them all but the Leo is the breed that fits me perfectly.I love the giant breeds.I love their docile personality and yet joyful spirit and they are a beautiful dog.But don't get me wrong they are not for everyone and they do require work as all furbabies do.They take grooming and love and training but they are the dog of my heart.
lol I just noticed this thread is 4 years old! lol
actually tollwest was my second choice, I checked them out at the same time as the one I am sticking with right now, Torlan tollers is in calgary, much closer to me. I also like Torlan better, because while they are involved in showing they also breed and train dogs for ability, her son trains the dogs for actual tolling, and her daughter trains them for agility. pluse she is VERY nice, and keeps in close touch with all of her puppy owners.Quote:
We have a Toller breeder here in Kelowna. They feed BARF, too. You know you want to come get one over here.
Torlan Tollers
I've researched tons of breeds within the last two years and my favorites are below:
1) American Cocker Spaniel (a breed which I'm highly considering on puchasing)
2) Bassett Hound (a breed which I love to look at but don't suit me)
3) Labrador Retreivers (yet again, a breed I love to look at but don't suit me)
4) Golden Retrievers
5) German Sheperds and German Sheperd Crosses
6) Rough Coated Collies (I don't like the way they look in the US - the English look a bit better, they have a more developed stop)
I'm currently researching the American Cocker and am finding out lots of good things. Come in a variety of colors, happy-go-lucky etc. They are the smallest breed in the Sporting Group (AKC). Bassett Hounds are the gentleman's hunter. Most are slow moving, they tend to follow their nose. They are great dogs too. Labrador and Golden Retrievers are highly energetic, love to please and there are a ton of breeders breeding both. Rough Coated Collies are a long haired breed, bred to be herders. Very family oriented dogs (so I hear). German Sheperds are great dogs. I'm learning first hand about this breed as my sister has bought a 9 week old mostly black German Sheperd! She's very outgoing, highly exciteable but very, very obedient even at 9 weeks.
My favorite breed is the siberian husky because on almost every quiz they are best suited to me ahah, j/k.. I love them because they are smart, cute, no two sibes look the same, their pretty blue eyes and I could just get lost in them, I love how they are so independent, and they are also difficult to train and I love the challenge. I believe that Tikeya *my siberian* is perfect for me, and I hope to one day get another siberian husky. :)
The mixed breed, best of many breeds, easier to train, generally more healthy. You have to go by more than what looks cutest to you though or by somebodies favorite. You have to consider your lifestyle and the breed before choosing which dog is best for you. There are many breed selector quizes online to help you out.
BORDER COLLIES!!! They are smart, intelligent, sweet, affectionate, eager-to-please, energetic, great dogs for kids, and FUN!!!! :D I LOVE my Border, Blaze, who is also a great guard dog, and loves me SOOO much!!! I don't know what I would do without him!!!! :eek:
-KT and of course, Blazer Boy-;)
My Favorite breed of dog is Labrador Retriever because they are cute, smart, gentle, playful, and loyal.
My favorite breeds are a Alaskan Husky, and a Dachshund...
I love Huskies because they are so gentle and friendly... and they just love to play and they are beautiful dogs.http://img14.photobucket.com/albums/...a253/meeka.jpg
I love Dachshunds because they are just the cutest little things! And they have good personalities!http://www.littlelandkennels.com/14e85e080.jpg (my dachshund puppy is quite a little ham for the camera!)
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Well perhaps I am biased cause I own a GSD + but I luv German Shepherds, they are so loyal, quick & intelligent plus full of fun as well.
Sash might only be part GSD but she has all the qualities of a pure bred & since having her my luv for the breed has grown.
I also luv the Malinois (Belgian Shep) for the same reason (we think Sasha is GSD +Mal) and they are also clever quick etc etc .......only disatvange is their high "drive" you can't tire them out!!!!!!
chris
PS anyone on here know or own a Malinois?
I love AKITA's. At least my Akita anyway.
I never even noticed the breed until we rescued Zeeke. Then, once we got him home and settled, I fell in love with both him and the breed. He is loyal, friendly, laid back (most of the time), clean, soft, cuddly, protective- but not mean- just when he perceives a threat and he's pretty good at telling whats a real threat and what's not. (Bad men, see dog, dog snarls, men go away...)
Anyway- i could go on and on and on and on...
Wistful
Beagles rock! They are really sweet and noble! I love 'em!
My favourite dog breed is the nova scotia duck tolling retriever because they are so loyal,smart and energetic!
Mini Dachshunds are intelligent, sensitive, loving, and humorous. They don't have a "dog odor" and are easy to maintain. Our two gals, Daisy and Maddy, make great sleeping companions and help keep my feet warm at night. There are no gophers my yard or any vermin in my home.....they are excellent hunters ! They are willing to please and fun loving companions to both of my grandchildren and all my friends. I can't say enough wonderful things about my two best buddies !
I love most breeds of dogs, preferably large breeds. But my number one favorite has to be the rottweiler!! I just love the breed, they are loyal, protective and get along with children greatly. :)