What breeds do you not like?

[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.

[Seravieve]

Wellp.. although I am somewhat conflicted about this topic.. I'll add my .02.

Not fond of little breeds... Smallest I'd go is a bull terrier.. Not a fan of high maintenance dogs either. Love the short hair, bully breeds... Zeke is more of J's dog.. Smaller dogs tend to be more yappy, needy, babied... (Dont get me wrong, our three are babied too... ) But thats also because of their owners.. Smaller dog = helpless... I guess is how some people see it. Picking them up, talking in cutsie voices, etc. Like my dad has a toy poodle ( manly, I know.. j/k) and it gets away with EVERYTHING.. but that's also his and his wife's doing. So I dont blame the dog solely.. but thats how it tends to work out..

And I know a couple with 2 dachshunds that bark and bark.. so does J's Gma's dachshund. So in a way its the breed + prospective owners that = dislike for me.. if that makes sense. I love the appearance of Dachshunds.. short hair ones.. but I wouldnt want one, as its not right for me..

So I'd have to agree with the others who have said they like all breeds but not all are right for me.. =) And I have a fondness for Bully Breeds (Esp Boxers and Bull Terriers) and Dalmatians.. (RB Pepper *sniffle*).

[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.