If you had a dog as a child, did you choose the same breed as an adult?

[Bigyummydog]

I learned later in life, that my dad was actually afraid of dogs.
As far as I can remember, we always had, what he called "coon dogs". Anytime we went to their "area"(in the fenced space),
they would jump and knock my little self down. All they wanted
was some attention. I know that now. I really had no idea, when I was so young, that that's all dogs were about. All any
of them wanted was love and just the littlest amount of attention.
And now, my dad sees the dog I have now.........He just doesn't
understand how I could possibly have the dog I have(MAXIMUS),
and to actually think that he is the love of my life. God forbid, he is in my house and sleeps with me. Your parents don't always
pass on their beliefs to you. I never thought I wwithould love a dog,
or any animal, the way I love MAXIMUS. I actually think, that I
was deprived of doggie love as I grew up. Even Mommy let MAXIMUS, at six weeks old walk on her chest. She was in so
much pain when she died. But, she wanted to let MY dog love
her anyway. She wasn't even a "dog" person. I guess he was
just mine, and she wanted to have him.

But, to answer your question......I really had no ideas of any dogs.
Or that they were such lovey creatures. I would and do love any dog that I come in contact with or even see pictures of. Just knowing Pt dogs has changed and justified my life. Really didn't mean to share so much.........but that's what I have to say about dogs in general. I can't say anything about loving dogs as I grew up. They were caged animals. But, you know, I always knew
there was something about them. And I always wanted one.

[Vette]

When i was 5 or something years old,, headed for the bus to come home from school.. but seen my mom and dad flagin' me down from the car. got in the back seat.. and this black fuzzy thing scared the crap out of me when it jumped in my lap. once i seen it was a puppy,, it wasnt scary anymore..LOL it was a jet black male Toy Poodle puppy. about 12 or so weeks old. very cute plump fuzball. and i began to think of names on the way home for him. i came up with the perfect name. Travis! but i coudlnt say it right. it came out as "Tasha" and it stuck from there. LOL
i had him up unitll i was 9 years old,, and he got hit by a car and died. i miss him so much.... i still blame myself for his death to this day..

and i got Kirby when i was 18 or so. close enough to be an adult? so guess my childhood dog helped me make my desion on getting another Poodle. but i love LOTS of breeds out there.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

My mother grew up with Collies, which is the main reason we decided to get Molly. I had wanted a Golden instead, but the only breed my mom would agree to at the time was a Collie.

My grandma had a Golden Retriever named Maddy a few years ago when I was just a little kid, which is where my love for the breed started. So, about a year after we got Molly, we decided to get Daisy.

And yes, I'll never be without a Golden.

[K9karen]

My grandfather had a GSD when my mom was growing up. Both my parents always loved big dogs. My dad never had a dog or pet, but loved dogs and they flew to him like a magnet. I always loved Golden Retreivers because they seemed to fit my personality. Cody was 1/2 GR/Yellow Lab so I got the best of both breeds! My intention when I adopted was just instinct. I didn't care about the breed. Logan and I bonded the second our eyes met. it was the freakiest thing I ever experienced. By chance she's part GSD and is totally different than Cody. So I had/have 2 incredible furheads. I love all breeds but I guess we all have preferences. I'd love a Border Collie but they're too smart for me! And I mean that as a compliment to them!

[wolf_Q]

I grew up with a poodle (RB Smokey) and a schnauzer (Reggie). I didn't get Nebo until I was 18 so I wouldn't consider him a childhood dog.

I'm pretty positive I will not get a poodle or a schnauzer again. It's not that I don't love them, they are just not the breed for me...huskies are the breed for me. I prefer dogs that do not require a haircut and are not very barky. Though I have fallen in love with Sydney and I may take her with me if I ever move out.

[veegan]

interesting question!

my family has always had boxers, but mostly before I was born, until I was in 8th grade. my parents got a boxer, but we only had her I think 8 months until my parents decided it was time to rehome her (basically they expected me, a child essentially, to take full responsibility for the "family dog" and she became destructive, as unsupervised puppies do... ) so they gave her to a family friend (wonderful home, with another boxer, children, and a huge yard). she was an awesome dog though, and of course had a big impact on me, and my sister had her sister, so I sorta grew up with her. I was probably more influenced by friends' dogs though, specifically my friends german shepherd mix, Ripley. shes such a special dog, and Ive always loved her like my own.

I definitely think Ripley influenced my dog choice, and probably our Boxers (ours and my sisters) did too. Ripley is a genious, amazingly smart, fast learning, AWESOME trick dog, and I ended up deciding on an aussie as my first dog, (very similar qualities). and now a pit bull, which Ive wanted for years, EXTREMELY similar to boxers in personality.

although, ever since I was really young, before the boxers and before ripley, Id been drawn to Basenjis. I know Ill have one of those unique creatures some day! they are a challenge though, so I knew I wasnt ready for one at this time in my life. one day.. when I have a HOUSE. lol *daydreams* dont take your yards for granted people!