Whats you favorite breed and why?

[karen israel]

So funny you should mention Great Pyr! I had seen pictures but never had the opportunity to see one in person until a few months ago! He was a 4month old big bundle of fur, play, smiles! I recognized it immediately and just fell in love! I could have played with it all day!!!

[Sudilar]

Karen,
Yes, Great Pyrs are wonderful dogs. They are great natural guards and taking care of their families and homes is their job! They just love kids and would let them do just about anything to them without harming them. For instance, a little girl came up to my Avalanche and started twisting her ear because she thought they were so pretty. Avi just let her without any aggressive move. However, adults may be a different story. Avi just did not like some people and you never knew who she would not like. If she liked you, though, you had it made! She was very protective of me on our daily walks. No one could ever harm me! Obedience was another story. She passed obedience class with flying colors. She knew what all the commands meant, but, if she didn't feel like doing as you asked, she would not! They are very independent dogs and also VERY smart. She also loved sitting on the couch next to you with her big drooly head in your lap. You always had to have a drool towel around! She was such a love and sooo beautiful!! I really do miss her a lot. I was lucky to have her with me for 12 1/2 years which is a long life for a Pyr!!
Su

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[strawberry_puff13]

I have a German Shepherd, she is SOOOOOOOO sweet--she loves to play and is always exited. She's a good natured dog, but when she senses something's not right, she'll come to full alert, ready to move in on whatever it may be-she's and exellent guard dog.
I love a Rottweiler for alot of the same reasons: they're intelligent, obiedient, playful, companionable, beautiful, and a very large, wanderful guard dog!
I would recomend a female over a male because females are less aggresive(towards you), but not to strangers, they are also less likely to wander off!
Our smaller dog--Flap--is a mix between a Chauahuah, Pikenese, and a few other small breeds, he's an exellent watch dog too.
Lara

[Jenn]

I would have to say Weimaraner. She is so loyal and loving. She hates to be apart from me or my hubby. When we come home there she is waiting ready to give us "the two minute greet" with whole body shaking and almost a state of confusion of who to greet first. She tries to sit but then can't wag the tail. She has so much love for us. She is always up for exercising. She loves taking naps with hubby and playing with me.

She is the best kind of dog for us, however they can be stuborn and vert test and everyday is a test to see if she is alfa that day. She is also very strong and can easily hurt someone without any intentions.

But overall a great temperment and great companion.

Originally posted by SheltieLover234:
Hi I`m think of getting a dog but I don`tm know which one to get so if you could tell me which is your favorite and why?Thanks

[Jenn]

Oh and I forgot to mention, her best friend is a Jack Russell Terrier. They are both about 11 months. Our neighbors and I got them at the same time. They are inseperable!! Dakota (my baby) is about 4 x his size, but I don't think he sees himself as a little guy, he stands up for himself. If one is barking, the other will go nuts until the neighbors and I let them play together, It's a sight!!!!!

Originally posted by SheltieLover234:
Hi I`m think of getting a dog but I don`tm know which one to get so if you could tell me which is your favorite and why?Thanks

[lizzy2689]

beagels are my fav dog. i have a black, brown, and white one she is 8 months old and her name is lilly. she has learned about 20,000 (exagerated,about 20). they are loyal, kool, caring and understanding. they have eyes like they are always laughing.

[RetrieverBabe419]

Hello,
My personal favorite breed is a lab. I own 2 of them. I love them because they are excellent with children(how do I know that, I am one)and dont demand alot of needs. Maybe a little excercise now and then but not alot. They get along great with other dogs and most cats. They like to chase them though.I will gladly show you a picture of my dogs if you would like to see them.

*Stephanie*
*Lab Lover*

[trihok]

Hi! i have a 4 mth old cavelier king charles spaniel, her name is Angel. she is very sweet and nice, can get along with everybody. i also like beagel but according to my friend, beagel is a very active dogs and they like to bite thing. but i still think of getting one later.

[Daisy's Mom]

My favorite dog is... hmm I wonder if you all know what I am going to say? I of course agree with you basset hound lovers! Those long velvety ears, the short stubby legs, that tail constantly wagging, the droopy... well, everything! And that bark of theirs is hysterical. One of the best Basset aspects is that they are so flexible, they really fit to your life. I once read in a basset book that bassets can be both "avid hunter and couch potato, serious loyal pet or droopy clown!" That definitely sums up my Daisy.

[This message has been edited by Daisy's Mom (edited December 30, 2000).]

[wolflady]

Hi everyone! I'm a newbie to this site, but it's great! I'm happy to find a site for animal lovers like me:-) All your responses are just great! I've been wanting to get a dog for a long time, but am waiting since I work such long hours (not to mention my commute is a nightmare here in Silicon Valley). I have several favorite breeds. One of my favorites is the Belgian Tervuren(one of the 4 belgian shepherd breeds). It is such a beautiful dog, and I have been considering a Terv rescue. They are a high energy (herding) dog that would be great for agility and herding as well as search and rescue and police work. Since they are a high energy breed, I am waiting until I can work from home. Another breed I have done a lot of research on and have considered is the greyhound. It was neat to see a lot of people mention the greyhound rescue. There is a rescue down the road from where I live in Gilroy, CA. Any advice about the greyhound rescue? Would they be good in a working home?
But, my first dog love is the American Eskimo. I grew up with an Eskie cross, but she was the sweetest dog ever to live. She was great for my sisters and I growing up. She passed away right before my wedding 2 summers ago. We all miss our Misty.
Ok, ok...how many favorites do I have anyway? We all know that the Sato (slang for mixed breed animal in Puerto Rico-http://www.saveasato.org/)aka the mutt is also a great breed:-)

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I don't think anyone in here has a Schnauzer, whether Mini, Standard or Giant.
Haven't heard of any, but we think they are the best. We have Minis and they are intelligent, proud, independent, playful, loyal and love their family. We have learned to groom them and they should be brushed every day. They do not shed which is great.

[*BaSim*]

I think the best dogs are German Shepherds!!!! they are not only beautiful but, if trained, loved, and respected, they turn out as a good pet!!!!!! I have allways loved the GSD dog.. And I love what they can do on the police force... They are so smart!!! I have allways loved American Pit Bull terriers!! Alothough they have a bad rep. If trained and respected they are wonderful dogs!!! Many of you may think im crazy for saying that but I love Pit Bulls they are so adorable!!! I cant see how people can disrespect them and train them for fighting.... Do you guys ever watch Wild Rescues on Animal Planet??? Well I do!! and one time there was this one story were this lady called the agruiculter building of her state and wanted to start a puppy mill and they guy that took the call was a little supsishous because the lafy wanted to meet him in a parking lot with one puppy.. The guy knew i little abpout were the puppy mill was and drove up the road were he thought it was.... down the road he found a trailor with trash alll over the place .. he saw 2 big blaqck dogs on the portch with about a foot of chain to walk around. Threw out the whole trailer there was only a window cracked an inch for the dogs to breath. This made me cry so bad how someone could do that to so many dogs the dogs were all over and in one big rooom that was suposed to be kitchen there was dogs from mastiffs to maltese... then back into one of the bedrooms there was a mastiff mommie with her pups.. the guy found a puppie on the shelving left there to rot.... it was so sad i started bursting out in tears.. this has nothing to do with the subject but it just made me thing of mistreating dogs.....

[ownerof3dogs]

I saw that epasode, it was terrible

[Genia]

I work in such a high stress job, I constantly chant to myself "relax, relax, relax". The dog I have wanted for the past few years is a Blood Hound. I grew up in the country and having traveled for years, living in cities and towns, big and small, I can't wait to get back to the country. I bought nine acres of land in the country a few years ago. It's beautiful, with a creek running through the property. It's about 5 miles from a small town. When I retire, I plan on building a cabin. I can just picture myself in a big rocker, just like my Grandpa owned, sitting on the front porch with my Blood Hound at my feet (no "Deliverence" jokes, okay?). Just my dogs (gotta have Jeffrey, Bandit, and a Basset, too)and I living the quiet life along with the horses and the cats and the rabbits and the fish and the birds and the hamsters and....



[This message has been edited by Genia (edited January 24, 2001).]

[Daisy's Mom]

I agree with the Basset and Blood Hound for you Genia! They are so droopy and always look so relaxed, you can't help ut become relaxed too with one look at them!