breeds you would never own

I think both sides have points :). I think Par put it pretty well too, Par you so often put into words what I'm really thinking ;).

Again I'm sorry for my initial reaction last night, I was tired out, sad, and posted before thinking things over.

That said, I think there are people who pick the breeds they would/would not own by research and lifestyle matching, but some pick them purely from looks/stereotypes. It can go both ways. Someone might say "I would never own a poodle but I would own a shepherd" when it is based purely off stereotypes and looks, when in reality a poodle may match their lifestyle amazingly well. Sometimes uneducated people might want a "cool" dog like a rottie or doberman when it doesn't fit their lifestyle at all. I think when a listing like this gets started, some people base their lists off of extensive research and personal experience, but is every person who makes a list of breeds basing it purely off their knowledge and research of the breed? I guess that is not for me to judge. I definitely think some are obviously well thought out but I can't be sure about all. Wolfsoul definitely listed well thought out observations in her post and I didn't get the feeling of bias. I know one poster has stated a few times in the past they simply dislike some breeds.

But even if a few people state flat out they don't like one breed or another, it certainly isn't something I should get offended or upset at or take personally. It doesn't mean anyone here would leave a dog of that breed hurt and suffering when it needed help.

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Originally posted by Kfamr
I personally don't like the idea of completely crossing out not owning a dog because of their breed. I think every dog has the capability of being a wonderful companion no matter their breed.

I love dogs, and by saying dogs I mean all dogs. And i'd never pass up the chance of bringing a dog into my life just because of it's breed.

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Well said! I agree.

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Originally posted by Kfamr
Yes, but every dog is different.

There could be incredibly lazy, non-versatile Catahoulas out there, who loves to play ball and play with sticks though.

There could be quiet and lazy Huskies.
There could be Labs who HATE to swim.
There could be a Greyhound that doesn't necessarily like to run.
(Just using these breeds as an example)

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I have to agree with this. Because I have a GSP who are VERY hyper, and I have one that is calm, so its not always the breed. It can be that one dog, as each dog is different like Kay said. Its all in the training and how they are raise, I think. :) And some has to do with their breeding. ;) But I taught Heidi that being hyper wasn't exceptable. Yeah, she can be happy and stuff, but jumping up on people, mauling them when they walk in the door is a NO-NO!!

There are some dogs that I couldn't see owning in the future, but you never know. I basically can't see myself owning them cause they just don't seem to fit my lifestyle, BUT that doesn't mean that I wouldn't open my heart to a dog of that breed if needed. Plus I might be wrong and that breed would fit my lifestyle. :)

ParNone did put it nicely though, and so did Twisterdog. Each breed has characteristics. Those are what define them as that breed. Those are the breed "standard", "personality" of the MAJORITY of the breed. You have to go by what the breeds profile is.

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Originally posted by Miranda_Rae
ParNone did put it nicely though, and so did Twisterdog. Each breed has characteristics. Those are what define them as that breed. Those are the breed "standard", "personality" of the MAJORITY of the breed. You have to go by what the breeds profile is.

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Exactly!

What if a family goes to the shelter and meets a Lab that is very calm and quiet..etc, and that's what they want. But they bring it home and in a few days it's hyper and very active(like most labs)??
It's pretty obvious where this lab would end up, and it's more common sense to pick a breed that is *usually* less active.

I mean, if I met Jasper at 8 weeks old with no research, he was a PERFECT puppy, quiet, slept through the night, didn't chew things up, OF COURSE I would have taken him.
But as he grew things got very difficult, and if I didn't do research for YEARS before, I would have been in over my head, if I judged him by my first time meeting him.

Also you can't compare dog breeds to children and people, people are not BRED for certain things, yes some people stereotype certain races and religion, but that's something completely different.

All these dog breeds were BRED to be certain ways, to do certain things..etc, so that if someone doesn't like drool, they shouldn't get a Saint Bernard and hope it's one that doesn't drool(because all dogs are different), and if someone doesn't like a hyper dog they shouldn't get a border collie or a boxer or something like that, hoping that it'll be one of the calm ones.

Thats why people cross out an ENTIRE breed as a whole, because they don't want a dog like the breed standard and maybe they couldn't handle a dog like the breed standard, so why take a chance? The dog would end up in a shelter.

Also Kay, nobody is saying that you picked out your dogs wrong or anything along those lines(I know you didn't say anyone was, but Im just saying). But you are pretty good with training and all of that, so you could probably handle different things that come up with alot of different breeds.

However, alot of people can't, and that's why it's best to stick to researching and usually what's in the breed standard is *mostly* what you get.

sorry i created a topic that started something:(

I base getting a dog on their personality, grooming requirements, size, etc. You can somewhat judge what a dog of a certain breed will be like, but, as others have said, it's not always the case. Each dog is unique! However the known characteristics of the breed should always be taken into consideration.

I will just say that it's not likely I will ever get a dog that needs a haircut. Nor will I get a dog that has excessively thick and long fur.

It's not likely that I would get an extremely large/giant breed or an extremely small breed.

It's most likely I will only get more siberian huskies ;) but hey I'm not crossing out all other breeds, you never know!

Perfect Amyhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ileys/clap.gif
Not hurting any feelings and saying exactly what you mean. Kudos to you:D

I don't want very active dogs that are like RUN RUN RUN RUNNNNN! Just to demanding for me, I don't mind at all size, drooling problem, or good guard dog quality.

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sorry i created a topic that started something:(

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Do not be sorry. You didn't "start something" ... you opened up an important point for discussion. There is NOTHING wrong with that.

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Do not be sorry. You didn't "start something" ... you opened up an important point for discussion. There is NOTHING wrong with that.

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thanks. i was worried.:D

I remember saying that I didn't see myself getting a poodle or small dog. And now, I'd love to have a Poodle or Papillon.

I'd prefer to have a breed that lives a fairly long life so I don't think I'd be getting a Bernese or a giant dog anytime soon. I wouldn't be able to deal with the heartache after only 8 or so years.

I'd like most of my dogs to be known for their intelligence and versatility (gsd, borders, shelties, collies, etc). The only reason is because I want to be heavily involved in flyball, agility, and obedience. I wouldn't mind having an "independant" dog like an Afghan though.. but for the most part, I'm drawn to versatile breeds.

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Do not be sorry. You didn't "start something" ... you opened up an important point for discussion. There is NOTHING wrong with that.

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Ditto :eek: We think alike!

This didn't turn into anything, everyone is just stating opinions and most people are looking at both sides :)

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Do not be sorry. You didn't "start something" ... you opened up an important point for discussion. There is NOTHING wrong with that.

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Once again... I concur!

I don't see anything wrong with a good healthy discussion. Most people are looking openly at both sides. :D

I personally am glad when people state that they don't want a sheltie. I don't want everyone everywhere to own one. They are not for everyone. Just like other breeds.

And just because I list a breed I don't want to own, doesn't mean that I would pass up on a dog for only that reason. That's just silly. I don't think anyone who's posted here would do that.
Sometimes we have to not take things so literally, and read between the lines a little. :)

i LOVE all breeds!colour,size,shape,with hair or almost none,i love all dogs.
Im a big dog person,im a big sucker for large-giant dogs.(newfoundlanders,Danes,Rottweilers,etc)i love all the large and giant breeds.but i cant see myself owning small dogs,like chi's,poodles,etc.I love them,but again i love the large-giant breeds:D

I like all dogs. I've never had a breed before, we have always rescued a dog from the humain society, or had a dog just show up at our door. (I've been told that a "mutt" usually has fewer problems.)

It really depends on your life style. If you're in an appartment, a large or very active dog is probably not a good idea. If we could always get what we want, I would have a back yard full of dog.:rolleyes: