Which breeds do you NOT see yourself owning in the future?

**cloverfdx** · 11-05-2004, 05:58 AM

I love alot of breeds, but i cannot see myself ever owning a Bull Terrier (Yes i DO like them) they are just not for me. Also Labrdors, and Golden Retrievers, they are just not my kind of dogs. But saying that if there was one in need of a home i would foster it and if a home could not be found then yes absolutly i would keep the dog in my life.

**GraciesMommy** · 11-05-2004, 06:01 AM

I love them all but would never own a large dog...small for me!!

**Jods** · 11-05-2004, 07:12 AM

Chiuauah (sp) Only because they lady across the street has 4 and they've turned me off the breed, they bite everyone including herself! ..... I like larger dogs, but I have had the honour of owning Poodles and they are just the smartest dogs!!! I would own a poodle again

**cloverfdx** · 11-05-2004, 07:21 AM

Chiuauah (sp) Only because they lady across the street has 4 and they've turned me off the breed, they bite everyone including herself! .....

They are not all like that, if you take the time to get to know a nice Chihuahua you would learn they are real little sweet hearts

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**pitc9** · 11-05-2004, 07:27 AM

I would open my house to any breed or mix of breeds that needed a home!!!

**Tonya** · 11-05-2004, 08:34 AM

Although I love Sarah, I do not see myself owning another small dog. I've always had large dogs and always done well with them. Small dogs are really difficult for me for some reason.

Also, on the poodle thing...the reason I wouldn't own a poodle is the grooming. I don't think I would like being obligated to drop my dog off at the groomers weekly. I don't see myself owning a dog with a super high maintenance coat. I brush and wash my dogs and take them to the groomer occasionally, but I wouldn't want to have to do it all the time.

**Miranda_Rae** · 11-05-2004, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by aly
I knew people were going to start saying Poodles. All I can say is it is definately YOUR loss!!!

Oh, I didn't mean to offend you.

They just don't fit me thats all.

**ramanth** · 11-05-2004, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
Basically any of the smaller breeds. Not that I don't like them, it's just that I prefer medium/large dogs.

Same here. But who's to say what'll happen in the future!

**BitsyNaceyDog** · 11-05-2004, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Tonya
Although I love Sarah, I do not see myself owning another small dog. I've always had large dogs and always done well with them. Small dogs are really difficult for me for some reason.

Also, on the poodle thing...the reason I wouldn't own a poodle is the grooming. I don't think I would like being obligated to drop my dog off at the groomers weekly. I don't see myself owning a dog with a super high maintenance coat. I brush and wash my dogs and take them to the groomer occasionally, but I wouldn't want to have to do it all the time.

I really like poodles, but I don't see myself ever having one for that same reason. I also like cockers but they are too much grooming for me. I need dog with an easy to maintain coat. I don't know if I'd ever have another pom for that reason either.

I do like most if not all breeds, but they just don't all fit my lifestyle. I always thought pugs were too bull-headed and wouldn't fit into my multi-pet home, but boy was I wrong.

**robinh** · 11-05-2004, 11:22 AM

Even though I prefer small breeds, I think I would rather say I might not choose a dog due to temperament or care requirements than size.

I love my Molly (yorkie) and Kirby (bichon) to death since they have such great personalities and can't imagine my life without them but when I choose my next dog, I will take into consideration the amount of time and money it takes to groom them. The two doxies (Max and Muffin) are so easy to care for - wash and wear really. Carly has the world's best personality, but is another grooming nightmare - she SHEDS all the time (of course, it doesn't help that she is terrified of water/bathing). Dick and I laughingly say we don't have dust bunnies, we have Carly bunnies.

One type I would love to get to know better is an italian greyhound.

**aly** · 11-05-2004, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by Fox-Gal
Oh I hope you didn't take that wrong. I think they are cute as Heck, it's just my life style is not for Poodles. I could be wrong, but I just can't see a Poodle running around a farm, with goats, chickens, ducks or going out in the woods with us on the Quads.

A Standard Poodle would love to run around a farm like that

Even a Miniature would. Probably not the Toy Poo though!

To the people talking about grooming - I don't groom Reece weekly, yikes! I groom him about every 6-8 weeks. But it is a definate thing to consider when getting a Poodle because a lot of people don't realize that they do require grooming, either professionally or done at home. The good point is that they don't shed though!

**Samantha Puppy** · 11-05-2004, 12:24 PM

I like all dogs, but I wouldn't like to own all dogs. Chihuahuas just don't do it for me, same with any of the miniature breeds out there. I like my dogs to be at least 20-25 lbs. at the lightest. We had a poodle-mix when I was growing up (Rags) and he was about as small as I'd go. Here's a picture of him when he was 4-5 years old.

Other than that, I don't think I'd like to go exceedingly big either. My husband and I aren't very big people and I always get nervous walking huge dogs because they could take off at a squirrel and I'd be helpless.

So... nothing under 20-25 lbs. and nothing over 75-80 lbs.

*Note - If there was a pup in need, that's a different situation. I'm just saying I wouldn't seek out those under/over the weight limits above.

**Logan** · 11-05-2004, 12:55 PM

I do not dare state a "breed" I would not own because at some point in my life (which will hopefully be very long), I might end up eating my words!!!!!

I have so much respect for every person and their "favorite" breeds. I love my big couch potatoes more than life. I do not have a "small" dog, but I love them anyway! And I would NEVER want to unintentionally hurt the feelings of a person who might love the breed that doesn't hold any fascination for me.

They're all wonderful!!!! Mutts and purebred dogs! And yes, I choose "Retrievers" for me, right now. They fit our lifestyle and I wouldn't want to have a small one that might get run over in the fray!!!!

**robinh** · 11-05-2004, 12:58 PM

Well said, Logan!!

**Tonya** · 11-05-2004, 01:08 PM

Yes, well said!

I think the coat depends on the pom. Aside from the puppy stage, Teddy rarely needs to be brushed or groomed. Sarah, on the other hand, her fur has a different texture. I brush her at least every other day, groom her once a month, and I am still cutting knots out of her.