What breeds do you not like?

[Logan]

Like so many others have said, I love all dogs, period. Would I have them as pets? No. But that doesn't mean that I don't like every dog that crosses my path. I rarely blame a dog for bad behavior. Heck, I have my own issue here, right in my own home, with a purebred English Bulldog that I love to pieces, but he is a tyrant and causes problems with my two other dogs.

I love my Goldens, best of all, to tell you the truth, and like Staci and others, it bothers me when people say they are "overbred" or don't like them. My experience with Goldens and Labs has been wonderful! Honey came from a backyard breeder, before I knew better, but would I trade her? No way!!! She's been with us for over 9 years now. We love her to death. Yes, the Lab I had as a puppy was a wild man, but he was a GREAT dog, and I loved him to pieces. And because I am one who will probably always have multiple dogs, I think Goldens and Labrador Retrievers fit my lifestyle. My English Bulldog needs to be an only dog. He won't be, but he needs to be, so I won't be seeking out any other English Bulldogs for our family.

Will I ever own a smaller dog? Maybe. I loved my Cocker Spaniel, Kaycee, to pieces. She was a wonderful addition to our family. She joined us when she was 7 years old, and we had her for 5 years. She was very special. But I'm not inclined to have dogs that have lots of grooming requirements, though, therefore I probably won't have another Cocker Spaniel.

It is interesting to know how you all feel about other breeds, as long as we can keep it civil.

I'm going to answer the original question, knowing that I will probably make someone mad, but I'm answering it, anyway. I would not own:

Pit Bulls: the risk is just too great for me, with children, cats and other dogs, but I admire those who have embraced these dogs and I have read so many, many success stories about them.
Chihuahuas: too small. I worry that they might be injured by our cat or other dogs. They are darling, just not suitable for our situation.

I LOVE Bichons and if I got a smaller dog, that's probably the direction I would go in. But again, there is a grooming issue, so I wouldn't go that direction.

I guess I'm destined to have BIG, Hairy dogs that love me. Every Golden Retriever I have encountered is easy to manage, easy to love. It is definitely my breed of choice, rescue, purebred, etc.

[Suki Wingy]

I would not own:

Pit Bulls: the risk is just too great for me, with children, cats and other dogs, but I admire those who have embraced these dogs and I have read so many, many success stories about them.
Chihuahuas: too small. I worry that they might be injured by our cat or other dogs. They are darling, just not suitable for our situation.

I LOVE Bichons and if I got a smaller dog, that's probably the direction I would go in. But again, there is a grooming issue, so I wouldn't go that direction.

That's funny how it works out, we happen to be exact opposites! Does that bother me? No. You are your own person, I am myself, we like different things.

[micki76]

To be perfectly honest there are a few breeds that I'm not particularly crazy about, that's human nature. However, I would never state those breeds, because it's hurtful and rude to say that about someone's baby.

There are some that I don't like certain traits about, but to say a breed is yappy, ugly, or hideous is beyond rude. I'm not physically attracted to blonde men, but I don't think they're ugly. I just can't fathom disliking a dog because of how they look, I mean, it's a dog.

Perhaps next everyone can state which races of people they don't like and why? Not a good idea? Tell me, what's the difference?

[Suki Wingy]

There is a huge difference. There can be a major difference in the temperament of two breeds, but races of people are all people, they aren't majorly different.

[shais_mom]

There is a huge difference. There can be a major difference in the temperament of two breeds, but races of people are all people, they aren't majorly different.

you may be correct but back in the 'old' days that is not (unfortunately) what people believed.

[jackie]

I wouldn't have a husky (or similar thick fur dog) I just don't think it is fair to have them in such a hot climate. Whenever I see one here, I feel so bad for them, but if I lived in Canada I would love one.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Before I joined this board, I honestly have to say there were some breeds I really didn't go crazy over. After meeting dogs of all breeds here, pure and mixed, I've learned so much that I didn't know about many different dogs. Not to mention the fact that I have grown to love all the dogs here. This has resulted in a new love and understanding of all breeds.

I've never disliked any dog but I probably wouldn't have tried owning some of them. There are still breeds I feel I wouldn't be suited to own but I'm happy to say that I now ooooh and aaaah equally over all dogs when I probably didn't in my pre-PT days.

On a side note: Chihuahuas definitely shed Just ask Daisy-that little girl sheds enough for people to think I have a giant dog in the house Her sister sheds too.

[bckrazy]

I just can't fathom disliking a dog because of how they look, I mean, it's a dog.

Perhaps next everyone can state which races of people they don't like and why? Not a good idea? Tell me, what's the difference?

Then how can you fathom LIKING how a dog looks? Everyone has aesthetic preferences. Yes, of course, personality is very important... but, if I had to pick between a dog with a personality that fit me and looks that I love, compared to a dog with an equally fitting personality that I didn't find appealing, of course I would pick the dog I found cute!

I agree with Suki, in that, comparing breeds of dogs to races of people is like comparing apples and... tofu! Not even. Apples and pogosticks. Just don't go there, it is offensive.

Breeds of dogs have been created by us (as we all know) to encompass certain traits, including personality and appearance. There are dogs that I find adorable, but have personalities that I truly dislike. There are dogs that I don't particularly like the looks of... I'm not going to tell some one their dog of that breed is hideous, and appearances in a breed do vary... but part of choosing a dog that I'm going to spend the next 10-15 years with IS how I feel about their looks. An enormous range of temperaments is part of what is so amazing about dogs! In one species, there are breeds that will not dare to leave your side, and there are breeds that would in an instant if given the option. There are breeds that only get up to eat dinner, and breeds that are constantly in motion. Of course, dogs within a breed do vary, but I would assume one's opinion is based on the breed standard, and how the breed is intended to be.

You can still have a respect for a breed of dog, but at the same time not favor it.

[CathyBogart]

I will reluctantly admit that, with precious few exceptions, I do not care for Dalmatians. My experience IN GENERAL has been that they are overbred, high-strung, obnoxious dogs, and I haven't yet had one come into my clinic that didn't need a muzzle for the simplest of procedures. I try to keep an open mind when they come in to the clinic, but the techs I work with call them "Damnations" because they are extremely frustrating to work with.

Not to say that I've never met any I liked, I've met a few great examples of the breed.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I agree with many people who say they like all dogs but wouldn't own all dogs. I enjoy seeing and meeting all kinds of breeds (including mutts of course who always have their own unique traits). I honestly can't think of any I don't like.