OK this post may be long and I mean long... as I am going to answer them all.
My experience with them anyways.. and the ones I don't answer; I haven't had any experience.
Alaskan Malamute - They are great dogs but remember they are a northern breed and are classic escape artists. They are wonderful dogs but you need to be experienced and have an active life to have one.
I would not recommend this breed to an in-experienced person. You have to ask yourself if they are the right breed for you and they need a firm handler. If you have a low fence, you should not get one as they will climb.
Also you need to have understanding neighbors if you own them.. they howl a lot.
Australian Cattle Dog - They are awesome and I adore them. However, they are a working breed and need physical and mental stimulation
daily.. I would also not recommend them to inexperienced owners. If not properly socialized you will have some problems. You need to do some kind of dog sport with these dogs as lure coursing, agility, fly ball, etc. This dogs were bred to do cattle drives and love their job. Not all ACDs are cut out to do it, but they are highly active!! Plenty in shelters to rescue and not purchase!
Australian Shepherd - They are another amazing breed but need an experienced owner. They like the ACD were bred to work and herd sheep. Lack of mental and physical stimulation they will become destructive like any dog but they are very high energy. They are not for couch potatos, you must have an active lifestyle. Also plenty in shelters and rescues.
Basset Hound - Wonderful breed! I personally owned a mix and adore these dogs. They can't walk a marathon, so if you are looking for a jogging partner do not choose a basset. They are low to the ground and it's hard on their legs to jog. Plenty in shelters and rescues!
Beagle - Highly active breed! They are great dogs, but they were bred to hunt! They also are classic escape artists and follow their nose. They are not easy to train either as they follow their nose.
Bernese Mountain Dog - Have not had any experience.
Border Collie - AMAZING breed! They are also in the working group and need a job. They are highly intelligent and excel at flyball and agility. However, some need to be herding sheep that is what they were bred to do and protect livestock from predators. If you have an active lifestyle, they may be the breed for you. If you have sheep even better.
Plenty in shelters and rescues.
Bulldog - Which are you refering to? English or American?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - No experience.
Chihuahua - Cute little dogs. They aren't the dog for me but they usually are one person dogs. If you don't like one person dogs, don't get one.
I would highly suggest against getting the 'teacup' ones because those are usually from BYBs. Plenty in shelters!
Corgi - They are awesome little dogs but also cannot run a marathon! A little quirky, but a lovable breed.
Dachshund - Great little dogs but they are most of the time one person dogs as well!
Doberman - I would NOT get one if you are inexperienced. Do your research. I love them but I would not own one. They are just not the breed for me.
French Bulldog - no experience
German Shorthaired Pointer - no experience
German Shepherd - Great breed but also not for the inexperienced. They are a very dominant breed as well and very active. They are a guardian breed so do your research.
Great Dane - great dogs! They are the biggest goofballs ever! I personally love them but you must know how much to feed them as they are prone to bloat. Do your research!
Husky - same applies for Alaskan Malamute.
Jack Russell - Great little dogs but VERY active. If you have cats, I would not suggest a JRT to you. They are very prey driven.
Lab - Great dogs and are great for the average owner. They are however active and you must be active. They excel in dock dogs, agility, and flyball.
Mastiff - Not a whole lot of experience.
Newfoundland - Not a whole lot of experience.
Pit Bull - The American Pit Bull Terrier is a wonderful breed. However, you must be experienced with them. They are not for the average owner. They are a faithful, loyal companion and will go to the end of the Earth for you than most dogs would. However, dog aggression is common so that means if you have a dominant dog, do not get an APBT.
Get the dog for yourself, not your other dog. If you have other dogs, your APBT may not get along with any of them so you will have to seperate them, permanently for the rest of their lives. If you are not up to that, do not get an APBT. Also no dog parks, either.
Just have strictly supervised play-dates with your friend's dogs. You must have thick skin as well, you will get negative and un-called comments all the time. Also, APBTs are a medium sized dog, the ones with big heads are american bullies.
Plus so you know the term "pit bull" is a term to classify the American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the American Pit Bull Terrier.. but there is only one "Pit bull" and that is the APBT!
The Amstaff and SBT are totally different breeds. Please do your research before getting any of those breeds. There are APBTs everywhere in shelters and rescues, if you go to a breeder you need to go to a VERY responsible breeder. I work with bullies every day and adore them, I can give you a forum to go to if you'd like PM me if you are seriously considering the bullies.
Pomeranian - not a whole lot of experience.
Rottweiler - Awesome breed. I had a mix for 10 and a half years and she was my heart dog. They are a guardian breed and I wouldn't recommend to the average dog owner. They are very alpha and need a firm hand. However their loyalty is amazing.
St. Bernard - big doofus' but a very lovable breed. They are huge so you need to be careful on how much exercise you give them as they have deep chests and are prone to heart attacks and bloat. I would say they could go to the average owner. A lot of grooming up keep though!
Shetland Sheepdog - not a whole experience with them. Shelteez2 may pipe in.
Shiba Inu - great little dogs! However, you need to do your research on them. They are a northern breed and very classic escape artists. They are adorable but they have their quirks. I would not suggest a shiba to an inexperienced owner.
Hope that helps a bit.
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