Is Your Dog Universally Loved?

[pitc9]

No
Most everyone is afraid to some extent of both of my pups.
They are very protective of me, the yard and the house. German Shepherds... Go Figure huh?!?
My mother in law is deathly afraid of Buddy, and he knows it.
My father in law.... they love each other SO much! (and to think that Buddy STILL hates my husband!! Go Figure!!! )
My dad used to be intimidated by Buddy but he's gotten better and knows he doesn't have to be afraid of him. My mom was kind of the same as my dad, but not as bad.
Sierra... she's a sneaky one. Anyone that's been in my back yard with her know that you have to watch your butt! She's a butt nipper! But it doesn't hurt at all; she's just being bad.... VERY VERY bad! And she knows it because when you turn around to stop her or tell her "no", she'll stand there and "Woooo" at you.
All of our family members know she's harmless (as long as you're in the house) once you're in the house, she'll curl right up on your lap if you'll let her.
I one thing that keeps people on their toes with my dogs is that they both are hand/head shy and if you make a quick move that they are not expecting it freaks them out and they'll let you know that they didn't like it.
When it comes to strangers, more people are afraid if Sierra because of her black face and crazy looking eyes. Are they nuts??!!? That's what I love about her the most!!!
My sister has kids and keeps bugging me about when I'm going to have kids and "blah blah blah you have those two huge dogs... Buddy's to unpredictable blah blah".... Oh it drives me nuts!! She has no clue!
I know Bud has issues and I take extra measures to ensure everyone's safety. But I also know that he means the world and more to me! I don't know where I would be with out Bud. He is my savior, my love and my life. I know my parents understand it because they've come to realize he's the reason I'm happy. (It sure isn't my marriage that makes me happy )

[Ginger's Mom]

No. Ginger isn't a people dog. She is very timid and takes a wide berth around strangers, so they tend to walk past without taking any real notice. Family think she is a nice girl, but I don't think she holds a very special place in their hearts. However, just because she is not universally loved doesn't mean she isn't loved. She has managed to worm her way into the hearts of several of my neighbors, and it is always a joyous occasion when she sees them.
My RB girl on the other hand was very much a people dog and was universally loved (until she got old - over 11). Many times when I was out walking her people whom I did not know would walk by or drive by and call her by name! She knew and loved everyone. It's funny though I never had to worry about her being stolen, because whenever I had to have someone else walk her for me, I would have at least two people approach me the next day and ask me who was walking Peaches. So if she was ever with someone she didn't belong with my neighbors would have known it.

[wolf_Q]

Ehh that's a hard one...I'd have to say no. Nebo is loved more than anything by ME of course. My parents love him too because they know how much he means to me. The rest of my family, well they say they do, but I don't think they really do that much. My brother says he's allergic to him and he and his wife have a fit about dog hair. My sister said that too, until she got the golden retriever (which I swear sheds worse) and now she's magically no longer allergic. But they'll all at least pet him and pretend they like him when they come over. Everyone gets a kick out of him doing his tricks for them (play dead seems to be the favorite).

As for friends, I think my friend, Michele, (who has the dog Cisco) loves him. I think my other friend, Cassie, likes him personality wise but she's not one for dog hair either and she thinks I'm insane for how much I love dogs. Those are about the only friends I have around here who ever visit my house. When I take him to work he's very well behaved and pretty friendly with everyone, he loves my boss because she always feeds him treats lol. Usually he attracts quite a few people wanting to see the "snow dog."

Nebo is generally afraid of strangers so at other people's houses/strange places they probably don't like him because he usually won't even let people pet him away from home. When strangers come over to our house he's quite friendly and interested in them, though with men most of the time he'll lick their hands but not let them pet him. With woman it usually just takes a treat and he'll be your friend. He's not a snuggle into your lap the first time he meets you kind of dog. Just judging by looks, people either think he's the most gorgeous dog ever or the scariest.

As for PT, he does have a few fans but I don't know if he's "universally loved" on here.