What type of dog do you have?

[Flatcoatluver]

Zoey:Zoey is my baby girl. She is goofy, loving, not the smartest, outgoing, and loves to have a good time.

Sage: Shy, cuddly, attached to me, serious, smart, and a couch potatoe

TJ: Lazy, cuddly, smart, outgoing, and serious when it comes to his job/goffy when it's he's not doing his job.

[robinh]

Great thread. I had someone tell me dogs didn't have personalities. I told him it was obvious he'd never had a dog.

Now for my kids....

Max - My gentle old soul. He is the undisputed leader of the house. No one messes with Bubba. He's never had to do or say anything, but everyone knows he's in charge. Once he settled down (after the chewy puppy stage) he has just gotten better with each passing year.

Carly - My beautiful girl. The only dog I can trust 100% of the time to come when I call. She is the only one allowed off leash outside the fence. She is challenged daily by Molly and she never retaliates. And she has the most beautiful eyes that reflect her gentle, kind soul. If Carly barks, you'd better go look because there is something out there.

Molly - My wild child. We refer to her as the Yorkshire Terrorist. Spastic, hysterical, or whatever you want to call it. You couldn't give me a million dollars to give her to you, but you couldn't give me a million dollars to take another like her. She barks most of the time just to hear herself bark. But she is so cute, she makes me laugh most of the time.

Kirby - My Baboo. He's a velcro dog. As long as someone will touch him, he's happy. I can groom him, cut his nails, whatever and he'll let me do it. He does have moments of absolute, total and complete happiness that we call bichon blitzing during which he runs around at top speed with a huge smile on his face.

Muffin - The princess. She is dainty and fussy just like a princess. She is 100% my SOs dog. She is his velcro dog. He sits, she sits next to him. She tolerates me since he's gone, but if he came home she wouldn't look twice at me.

[Glacier]

Hobo is the resident nutcase. He's 11 years old and still acts like a puppy. He takes great delight in everything--a biscuit, dinner, the sound of his name, whatever, it's all cause for the "Hobo Dance of Joy". We call him "Psycho Puppy". He's also a survivor with some PTSD symptoms. Not many dogs escape the jaws of a wolf and live to tell their tale. Even fewer return to their life's work as a sled dog. He is afraid of the dark since the attack and barks incessantly at sunset until he's let inside(the magic doorbell bark)--a bit of problem in the winter when sunset is 3pm!

Founder is a Beta Bully. He wants to be an alpha male, but he can't back it up. This leads to the occaisonal butt kicking by the other dogs and his nickname of ScarFace. Founder is very loyal to me, with little use for most other people. He is Mac's best friend, despite the fact that Mac ate the tip of Founder's ear a few years ago!

Ozzy is a Type A personality with an anxiety disorder thrown in. He is high strung, hyper. He rarely stops moving and has a track worn in his pen where he paces all day. He noisy, territorial and protective. He is anxious about new things, people or anything that looks out of place to him. He trusts me with his life, but very few other people even get to pet him. It's a big deal when Ozzy lets someone touch him.

Mac is a frat boy...full of energy, not real serious and always looking for a good time. He wants to play all the time. He's a good sled dog, but prefers not to go out in difficult conditions.

[Glacier]

Franklin is my industrious boy. If he were human, he'd the perfect heavy labour employee. Always willing to work and do it with a smile on his face. No hill is too steep, no drift is too deep, no destination is too far. If he gets to work, he's happy! He's also like a little catepillar becoming a butterfly. It has been extraordinarily rewarding to watch him change from a shy, paranoid dog to a relaxed, well adjusted happy dog.

Antare is my instigator...he starts choir practice sessions, play sessions and occasionally a fight. He's like a really shy kid who overcompensates by acting out.

Delta is my feral. As long as I feed him, he has little use for human interaction. If he needs something, he'll find a way to let me know, but for the most part, he's quite happy to be left alone...at least by humans. He does not function well at all without other dogs. He thrives on canine companionship. He also thinks I'm nuts as since his disappearing act in February 2006, I obsessively check on him. He is territorial and keeps a close eye on everything that goes on near "his" fence.

Kayleigh is my problem child. She's dog aggressive, prey driven, stubborn and comes with a nasty history. She's also playful, affectionate and prone to fits of silliness. I adore her, but I never want another dog like her.

And finally, my Anvik, my Momma's boy, my heart dog, the dog who fills the spot in the middle of my soul that Preacher left empty. His world begins and ends with me. He has seperation anxiety that is focused solely on me, particularly when he knows I'm nearby but he can't see me. He's my velcro dog, my little blonde buddy,the least "husky-ish" personality of all dogs. He is not independant and aloof in any way! Everyone should have at least one being in their life, of some kind, who thinks they are the greatest thing since rawhide! It's good for the self-esteem!

[lute]

Beanie is old man and acts like an old man. He can be kind of cranky when younger pups are around. He's a lover and will do anything for a pettin. Every once in a while he will grab a toy and feel young again.

Gracie is what I call the confused snow dog. Everyone knows the Siberian Husky is an energetic breed. Not mine! She wants nothing more than to sleep in her crate. She will go out and potty and then she begs to go back in her crate. She will run around when we go hiking. She LOOVES her food!

Chloe is the drama queen. She's constantly fussing and whining. Even if she has nothing to fuss about. If you are petting her,but not talking to her while you are doing so, she fusses and kicks at ya so you know you are doing a lousy job of lovin on her and you better get it right. She's a chewer and has to have bones around or she will chew up my stuff.

Tallon is still a puppy so he's all about runnin and playin. He's a food hog too just like his daddy. When you put a show lead him he's all business.

[Moesha]

I have one dog, Maddie. She's definitely not the smartest dog I've met. If she were a person, I'd venture to say she'd be in remedial classes all her life. But she's a lovable, goof.

[Casper]

Frisk: The collected one. Much does not rile him up. He is the perfect sidekick and protector. Smart as a whip when he wants to be and knows how to get his way the majority of the time(those big brown eyes of his can work wonders). Incredibly passionate and in tune with everyone's emotions. If he sees that a complete stranger is upset he usually goes up to them and tries to help them.

Ethan: The serious one. Things can set him off really easy, but he does love to cuddle those he feels comfortable with(which is only my mum & I). He can be the biggest scaredy cat and is startled easy. Super sensitive and gets his feelings hurt easy. He is the kind of dog that you know would protect you with his life. Definitely dedicated to his family.

Skylar: The center of attention. He is a total clutz and can not walk anywhere without tripping over things or running into a door frame. He is happy-go-lucky and always has a "smile" on his face. Loves getting dirty and getting others dirty. Extremely vocal and loves to hold a conversation with you. One of the sweetest dogs I have ever had the privilege to be around.

[chocolatepuppy]

Lacey is smart and prissy, we call her the princess.
Layla is sweet and aloof, she is however the drama queen here.
Jake is happy and fearless. He is quite a character.

[K9karen]

Logan ..let's see...
She's definitely a Princezz. She loves the dog park but heaven forbid she gets her butt sniffed. Only she's allowed to do the sniffing. She'll never fight, but will show her teeth, then smile like nothing happened. She's not fond of strange places and things. She's a talker, protector, eager to please, loving, sweet and as patient as a saint.

[Giselle]

NEUROTIC!!!!

(Of course, I'm referring to Ivy )

[cmayer31]

Frankie is my rebel with a cause and her cause is to see the world with or without anyone's permission. She's an agile, quick, and smart escape artist. She's stubborn, ignores the roommates entirely, and hates the cat with a passion. She was the runt and last to be rescued after being dumped as a tiny pup on an Indian Reservation and will always have the wanderlust that she was exposed to as a tiny pup. Yet, at the end of the day she is truly my heart dog, my constant companion, great hiking buddy, and best friend.

Riley is my goof ball and the perfect description of man's best friend. I call her my goofy gimp because she'll do anything to make anyone happy and never lets her bad hips keep her from finding joy in any situation. She listens, loves to play, and knows exactly how to make anyone smile. She makes the best of everything and will always have a goofy smile on her face at the end of the day.

[Aspen and Misty]

Konnor is worried that I will die at any second. If I breath deeply, move my leg an inch or turn my head he starts worrying that I might get hurt. He is always near me and watches me 24/7.

Nova, like Sierra is a Drama Queen! Nova throws a hissy fit over anything and everything. When she wants something she wants it now , lol. When I take her places I tell them she is a Drama Queen and she generally proves me right at some point, lol.

Simba is way to smart for his own good .That boy thinks 24/7 and can figure a way out of any situation. He found 5 diffrent ways to get out of my mom's back yard, lol. He has tons of energy and can be crazy at some points.

Great Thread!

Ashley

[wolf_Q]

Nebo is serious and a goof at the same time. He growls all the time, especially when he's being hugged but I don't take him seriously, that's just him "talking." He's still very playful, he often brings me toys to throw, and when I tell him it's time for bed he looks around and grabs his favorite toy (puppet) to bring to bed. He always makes me laugh with all of the silly things he does. He doesn't give his affection as freely as Keva, he is very sweet and affectionate, but it's on his terms--you'll only get a kiss from Nebo if he wants to give you a kiss. He's extremely smart, but also stubborn (husky selective hearing); however he will do anything for a treat. He's happiest when he is camping/hiking in the mountains, you can tell he's totally in his "element" and he loves it. He also loves to just relax and sleep out in the yard for hours, I call him my "bear rug" because he just lays around so much. He wants to be an alpha dog, but he doesn't quite have the confidence in himself to be an alpha--so he doesn't like other dogs acting dominate towards him, and he's not afraid to put a dog in its place.

Keva is the lover dog! If it were up to her, she'd have someone rubbing her belly 24/7. She loves attention and she loves to give kisses. She's just a really really sweet dog, she has her naughty moments though. She's kind of in her own little world, just does whatever she wants, nothing bothers her. If I catch her counter-surfing, she forgets that I was angry a second later and would do it again without hesitation. Nebo is a sensitive boy, he'll go and sulk if anyone yells, Keva really doesn't care. I picture her as some little kid singing and skipping along lol, not a care in the world. She's very curious, she has to investigate everything, and she's always there to "help" you with whatever you are doing. She is a talker, when she sees me getting the food bowls out she follows me around howling, her life revolves around when she gets to eat next. She's a fast learner, probably because she is so food motivated. She's generally very good with other dogs and loves to play, unless they start something with her, she'll react. She's always been submissive to Nebo, she seems to know he's the head dog in the house.

Sydney is a good girl. She enjoys attention, she also likes to be petted all the time, she and Keva get jealous if the other is getting attention (not in a mean way, they just both try to shove their way in for the attention). We've always said Syd wasn't the brightest crayon in the box. I've taught her some tricks, but most of the time when I try she just looks at me like "Why would I want to do that when you could be petting me instead?" She loves to go for walks, all of the dogs do, but Sydney gets more excited than the others. She thinks she's a tough dog, we're always protected against the doorbell and the vacuum cleaner. I think she barks just to hear herself bark. She's attached to my mom...anyone else can be right by the back door and she'll go upstairs to find my mom and make her let her outside. She also finds my mom and barks and leads her to where the treats are.

[Emeraldgreen]

Muddy (11) is loyal, forever on guard, anxious and loves love. He tracks my husband's every move to see what will be happening next, where we might be going, if food might be coming etc... He loves me but doesn't pay attention to my commands. However, he is a very good boy for my husband who is the alpha male.
He likes the shade and spends quite a bit of time each day digging a hole in the yard that will become a bed for him for the day. My husband fills the hole in at the end of the day and Muddy starts a new one the next morning. I'm convinced that Muddy thinks he's working 'with' my husband as he digs and later my husband shovels.

Finnigian (4.5) is a complete spaz. He worships Muddy and is lost without him if he is separated from him for even 2 short seconds. Everything is exciting for him and often requires his special prancy dance where he stands on his hind legs and paws at the air with his two front legs as if he is doggy paddling.
He LOVES the sun and seeks out the warmest patch in the garden to snooze.
He is very stubborn and though he is very sweet natured, he often won't do something if he doesn't want to unless you sound 'stern' and then he'll do what you've asked (sit, stay, lay down) but in a veerrryyyy slow motion style as if to say "alllllrriiigggghhhhtttt, I'll do it!"
I also think that Finnie wants to be a vegetarian. He eats his kibbles and wet dog food but he often hesitates and then he picks at his food in a way that seems like he's eating it only because there's nothing better. BUT....bring out the fresh cucumber slices, pieces of lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, any vegetable and he acts like you have given him the best gift in the world.
He's also a blanket sucker.