what breed of dog is your favorite????

[lost-in-nj]

me I love Beagles



bulldogs

I had a black lab mix that i wouldn't trade for the world

and so many others

show me your favorite!!!

:-)


lost

[femmocrat]

1. Corgis!!!!

We have three of them. :)

I love just about every breed of dogs.

[lost-in-nj]

8. so cute

but I never had any interaction with them...
heard they were great pets



:-)

lost

[BlueIris]

19. I LOVE Corgis!!!

Our family has a cardigan corgi. He is PRECIOUS.

[BillStein]

43. I had two Cardigans

I let my ex keep them- I couldn't take them away, he loved them so much! They were the best dogs ever, but man, they SHED

[femmocrat]

69. We just got our first Cardigan this past spring.

She is such a character! We are really enjoying her. The Pembrokes still have not "accepted" her and wish we would send her back! They are so staid and dignified and she is a wild child. They are just the best dogs. :hug:

[Odin2005]

65. OMG!!!

:loveya:

[flvegan]

2. Great Dane

I know I rescue pits, but danes have always been my favorite breed of dog. Though mutts truly are the best.

[lost-in-nj]

3. my neighbors had 2 danes....

they were great....
beautiful and awesome dispositions
just did not like the leash!!! LOL


mutts aka heinz 57 are some of the best "breeds" out there.....
had a few myself



lost

[flvegan]

14. Mine just came over and dropped a heavy toy on my desk.

About broke my keyboard. Guess he wants to play.

[UTUSN]

4. Dog. ANY dog. n/t

[one_voice]

5. Bernese Mountain Dog...

I've never had one, but I think they're gorgeous. And from what I understand they're great family dogs. Maybe one day I'll get one. I've had all different kinds of dogs from small to large, purebred and mutt. Love them all.

[lost-in-nj]

6. Beautiful

lost

[Odin2005]

66. Very pretty!

[Brickbat]

7. Mutts. Big shepherd/dobie/dane/hound mixes. Having said that, if I have to pick a breed, I do

like our shelter collie quite a bit. He is sweet and while timid, tries so hard to please. He's a little pathetic, but I like him.

[lost-in-nj]

9. I have had plenty of mutts

and loved every one of them.....


lost

[frogmarch]

10. Every one I see.

I don't have a favorite breed. I like them all equally well, but I think I might have a special place in my heart for mixed breeds.

[elleng]

11. Bedlington Terrier

[applegrove]

12. Newfoundlanders, or Bouviers. But I don't think I have the energy these days for a dog. Hell my cats

exhaust me with their attention.

[Demoiselle]

13. I love all kinds of dogs..but..

we've had Great Pyrenees for many years. White floof with some pale markings sometimes, and black eyes, eyeliner, lips and noses. Polar bears with dog heads.
They're big, gentle, sweet natured and lazy. The lazy is particularly nice, since I don't think I could manage dogs their size if they had terrier energy. They do excellent rug impersonations. They are also very gentle with our seven cats.
I am no good at posting pictures, but you can always google Great Pyrenees images.

[kimi]

15. The family farm in Iowa

kept a couple Great Pyrenees to watch over the alpacas. They did a good job, unfortunately one of the girls passed away this last spring, leaving her litter mate alone. Still, the old girl does a good job protecting her "herd". Wonderful dogs, I love em dearly, such sweet dispositions with their people, but protective and caring.

If I had a choice of purebreds - and I would go for a mixed breed in a shelter over anything - but if I had a choice, it would be Lab, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, Flat-Coated Retriever. Love em all.

[Forkboy]

16. Not even a challenge....

When I was young my parents raised huskies. I'm more of a cat person now, but if circumstances allowed I'd get another husky in a heartbeat. I'll never forget the ones we had before.

[Odin2005]

67. I love those blue eyes!

[auntAgonist]

17. I don't think I have a favourite. I do love Rottweilers. My dog is

a Norwegian Elkhound/Chow Chow cross. He's quite the clown!





He's just a bit over a year old and his name is Kane.

[Brother Buzz]

18. Border collie mixes, heeler mixes, cattle dogs mixes. The operative word is mix

My most current girl is a Border collie blue heeler mix. She could pass for a McNab, but she's just a mutt, my mutt.

[csziggy]

31. If I were going to get another dog I would look for one lilke that

My last dog was built similar to your girl, but with an all over blue merle color - medium grey with black spots. Mom-in-law said he looked like a hyena, but he was the smartest dog I ever owned.

He found us - he was eating road kill off the highway and we had to stop so we didn't run over him. He was about three months old then. We had him nearly twenty years. When we put him to sleep he had a tumor on his hip, cataracts, three teeth, and was senile. He got so he could not recognize us and he would get lost. He no longer enjoyed life and it hurt to see a dog that had been so joyful all his life (even when living off road kill) be unhappy. So we let him go, the same day we put two of our old lady broodmares and one of our client's horses to sleep. They are all buried together in the bottom pasture. :cry:

[Brother Buzz]

34. Our last dog, Billie Girl, was blue merle with the one big black spot on her back and a watch eye

We always thought her as mostly heeler, but my BIL, raised in Texas, said with authority, "King ranch" dog. Just another fine dog I miss.

Putting down family is never fun, and I've had to do it more times than I care think about, but never three family members in one day. That would just crush me.

There are lots of dogs rescue outfits that focus on working dog breeds. They are particular in placing the dogs, as the do have special needs, but it sounds like you can provide the environment they need. Personally, I subscribe to the theory that the special dog will find you when the time is right, but you already know that.

[csziggy]

39. I had a chance to adopt a puppy not long after Dan The Dog died

Our vet had someone give him a litter of puppies that looked just like Dan. But hubby and I had talked about it and decided not to get another dog. We simply were no longer spending as much time outside, had just leased the farm facilities to someone else, and did not want to have to keep a dog fastened up most of the time.

Our former neighbors had developed their farms so the area is no longer as rural as it used to be. We have enough problems with the suburbanites that moved in letting their untrained dogs run free that we did not want a dog of ours getting on their properties.

It was a good decision - shortly after my back gave out, a couple of years later so did my left knee. Other body parts have continued to deteriorate so now I am only semi-mobile. I have trouble keeping up with one indoor/outdoor semi-feral cat. A dog would be neglected, I am sorry to say.

I'm at the point where I'm wondering if getting another (once this one ages out) is a good idea. We had planned on getting two young cats at the same time. I'll see how things are going by then - it should be another ten years or more and I am not sure how capable I will be by then. Maybe the shelter will have two older cats that already get along we can adopt.

[Sweet Charming Dem]

33. Honestly, she could pass for a purebred Border Collie

[Brother Buzz]

55. Her body could pass for a McNab Border Collie but not her skull

She is light on her feet, like the Border Collie, but she has a heavy boned wide head like a heeler. Our neighbor, a large animal vet who encounters a lot of working dogs and has a fine Border Collie himself, confirms our belief.

[driver8]

51. What a beautiful girl! Great mix of breeds, too! n/t

[Inchworm]

20. Female horn-dogs

aYup :P

:*

[Recovered Repug]

108. Be careful.

They're all bitches.

[TroglodyteScholar]

21. Labs, labs, labs!

Labs!

[Avalux]

71. How.....

do you stop them from chewing and eating everything???? I have a black lab pup - she's 6 months old - who always seems to be hungry. She's just now tall enough to reach the kitchen counter and will eat whatever she can find that happens to be up there. She's chewed shoes, the couch, all kinds of stuff even though she has toys and chew thingies. She's a wonderful girl and listens but I can't leave her alone!

[lukasahero]

75. You don't

Ok, you can stop them from chewing the furniture (bitter apple is a great product) but you don't stop labs from eating everything in sight. (Seriously, google "my lab ate" (use the quotes) - there are "About 58,200 results".) They are notorious for eating everything.

But give her time - they also love to please so if you catch her eating something, tell her no. She probably won't eat that again. (Of course, you'll have to do that with everything in your house... :rofl: ) Seriously, though, she'll learn.

[TorchTheWitch]

81. Akitas eat absolutely everything too

And they don't seem to want to outgrow it. Rocks, dirt, tree bark, roadkill (especially yummy), bars of soap, poison ivy, a bottle of Advil, ball point pens, bananna peels... oh the joys of dog barfing soap bubbles for days and trying to explain why your dog's teeth are blue. Yet, finicky about their dog food... go figure.

[lukasahero]

86. LOL

Had me laughing at "the joys of" especially having been there myself so many times.

My new pup (a mix) had to fend for herself for her first 5 months and as a result eats anything that's not nailed down (slugs (as in snails), hair-ties, worms, compost). Except, it seems, she does not like Artemis canned dog food. :wow: We just figured that out thinking it was her kibble she didn't like. Sorry Artemis, apparently slugs taste better than your dog food. :rofl:

[kwassa]

22. Atomic dogs

[Capn Sunshine]

112. oh hell YEAH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngu9yhBpHCI
Bow wow wow

[mopinko]

23. boxers. except

they are getting very popular, and the ones i meet these days no longer have the temperament that is the breed standard.

[rucky]

25. German & Australian Shepherds

They both rock!

[mopinko]

42. too hairy

i had a half aussie once. dumbest dog i ever owned.

[The Midway Rebel]

24. Northern working breeds and their mixes.

Purebreds often have health problems because of inbreeding and we do not do anything to encourage BYB but, we've rescued a few Siberian Huskies over the years. They are so close to wolves!

Best are the mixes. We've had them mixed with wolf, German shepard etc.

Akitas are great too. Kill anything small and furry though.

They need lots of exercise and space so they are not for everybody. Ohh and the shedding fur. Definitely not breeds for neat-niks and small apartments.

[Zoigal]

26. Any type of sighthound, big or little...z

[krispos42]

27. Golden retrievers

My aunt has had 4 of them, and they're always great dogs.

[pgodbold]

58. What he/she said. I've had two Goldens. I don't think I could ever have another breed.

[Lyric]

70. Seconded! Love my Golden.

:hi:

[Zorra]

28. Labs, Goldens. German Shepherds. Lab/German Shepherd crosses are my favorites.

I had a remarkable lab/shepherd cross for 14 years, and most any one that knew her well would tell you that she was the smartest most amazing dog they ever knew...I know this because that's what they told me.

[Capn Sunshine]

29. Labradors!

here's a box of chocolates

[KeepItReal]

30. My dream dog is the Samoyed

Second favorite is the Shiba Inu

[Sweet Charming Dem]

32. American Pit Bull Terrier

[Rhiannon12866]

35. Brussels Griffons

My pups, both rescue:

Meneken :loveya:


Jack :loveya:

[shanti]

102. what cute little faces!

problem is that they are terriers, and way too hyper for me...and i have cats.

[Paper Roses]

36. Labs. Always gentle, lovable and fun.

[yankeepants]

37. I love my Chessie!

Yank is my second Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the best dog ever. He has impeccable manners and a kind and gentle disposition. He is my constant companion and is welcome everywhere I go.

On the other hand, one year ago today I rescued an Australian Cattle Dog (a blue Heeler) who was being given away because she was out of control, hyperactive, a fighter, a chaser of cars, a harrasser of people, a submissive peeer, you name it but.... a very sweet girl. I could not bear the thought of her in the hands of someone who would just end up chaining her to a tree. So I took her with the aim of giving her some training and then finding her a good home.

When she was dropped off at my house like a wild animal on the end of a chain, my husband asked "Where am I going to live?"

Today, Ding (short for Dingrid Cattalina Wallaroo--changed from her original name of Nemo- which I couldn't live with)is a wonderful companion. She has been socialized with people and dogs, she is obedience trained, adores Mr. Yankeepants and never having been swimming before last year now is considered an hororary Chesapeake. She clears 15 feet off the end of a dock!

I am so proud of her. Here's to The Ding!

I don't know how to post pix or I would.

[IDemo]

103. A second vote for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers

Our girl was adopted from the pound ten years ago. She yodels at us when we enter the house and when it's dinner time.

Jessie the Chessie watches the neighbor lady from the Jeep


This is "Bear" - our old Chessie (drawing by me)

[old mark]

38. We have a "King Doberman", a Doberman/Great Dane mix...he was 110 pounds

in his prime - he is a svelte 100 pounds now in his old age (9 1/2)...He is smarter than some of my neighbors, has a great sense of humor, and he once tried to escape from the dreaded VET by jumping into the driver's seat of our car...he looked like he was trying to make it go, but he couldn't quite figure it out...I often wonder where he would have gone if he could have driven the car.

He looks like this guy, but he has his long tail and floppy ears:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEse-xW_10E&feature=related

But actually, I love all dogs, especially big ones.

mark

[Orrex]

40. The one with the most dark meat.

[hobbit709]

41. Any dog.

I've had Collies, Australian Shepherds, Lab-Chow mix, A variety of Heinz 57's.
We've had up to eight dogs at a time but I'm down to three now-a Rat Terror, and two what I call cowdogs, I think they're part catahoula and who knows what else.

[rurallib]

44. Still very partial to cocker spaniels

not the sharpest knife in the drawer but so friendly and cute

[HopeHoops]

45. Full-size Collie (Lassie)

I've never owned one, but currently we have a Border Collie and a Sheltie, so between them we're almost there.

[hobbit709]

59. This was Bebop, our blue merle.

Bestest, sweetest dog ever.

[HopeHoops]

60. Okay. I'm melting.

[Mudoria]

46. Italian Greyhound

The most loving companion you could ask for..

[LibertyLover]

47. I love German Shepherds, Greyhounds, Whippets and Siberian Huskies

because I've had all of them. Some day I want to rescue a bull terrier, like Patton's Willy. And I want another GSD, more greys, whippets and huskies.

[Arkansas Granny]

48. My favorite breed is mixed. I've always loved and owned mutts.

[Gormy Cuss]

50. I love mutts too.

If I had to pick a breed though, I'd say German Sheps.

[LaurenG]

49. muts are great. I have 4 now

one is a Corgi Chow mix, one is a pooddley looking girl and their children are a mix. I will have to get pictures up so you can see the Chow with 3 inch Corgi legs.

:hi:

[auntAgonist]

68. Lauren I'd love to see the Chow with 3" legs

my boy is part Chow :)


aA
kesha

[LaurenG]

85. Here you go

Corgi chow etc. His name is Joe. :hi:

[auntAgonist]

90. Joe is gorgeous!

That's a lot of dog on little legs :)

I bet he's full of vinegar.

thanks for sharing his picture.


:)

aA:

kesha

[grace0418]

52. Welsh Terrier, Airedales, Wire Fox Terriers.

Although I love all breeds, really, I think these three are the cutest.

[Lucian]

53. Husky-wolf hybrids and mastiffs.

[CBR]

54. BOXERS!!!!

"Indeed, our lives have been enriched beyond measure because of the love of a dog. We have been adopted by that most irrepressible of clowns, that most intuitive of comforters, the most selfless of companions-the Boxer."

[mopinko]

89. what a great pick

i have a skinny little boxer that i adopted from the pound. she has filled out a great deal since i brought her home. she is my 3rd.
as far as is humanly possible, i will ALWAYS have a boxer dog.
we had one when my kids were little and she was the nanny.

[shanti]

99. what a lovely boy!

i want one!

[bigwillq]

56. Chihuahuas

:bounce:

[Fleshdancer]

57. Too hard to choose! Ultimately, I would say mutts

especially if they're lab mixes because they're so smart. The best dogs though are always the ones that are properly loved. Good owners make great dogs.

My Bailey girl several months ago:

[Maccagirl]

116. I had a wonderful Chihuahua growing up named Candy

she was a great companion, smart as a whip, sociable and could fit in my purse. My second best pooch was a cockapoo named Corky-sweetest soul God ever created.

Your last observation couldn't have been more spot-on. Kudos to all great dogs and great owners.

[arbusto_baboso]

61. Any dog is great, but my fave is the Jack Russell.

They're like Everready batteries on springs, and they're smarter than most 8 year old children. If they had thumbs, they'd rule the world.

[backwoodsbob]

62. have a parson russell here.

Basically a shaggy Jack.

My only fear with her is they are FEARLESS,just like their cousins the Jacks.

Parson pic * not mine*




on edit..the pictured parson russell was long mistook as part of the short haired breed commonly refered to as the Jack Russell.

they aren't.


In January of 1990 the breed was recognized on the 14" standard in England by The Kennel Club as the Parson Jack Russell terrier, a working variant of the fox terrier. The Parson Jack Russell Terrier Club of Great Britain (PJRTC) was composed of working terrier people who felt the breed was seriously endangered by the practices of those who advocated a 10" to 15" standard, and they took the breed to Kennel Club recognition to protect the original standard.

In July of 1997, the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club unanimously accepted the Jack Russell Terrier into its registry, effective November 1, 1997. On January 1, 1998 the breed became eligible for competition in all AKC events, including conformation participation in the Miscellaneous Class at all-breed shows. The breed was accepted into the AKC Terrier Group on April 1, 2000. On April 1, 2003, the name of the breed was changed from Jack Russell Terrier to Parson Russell Terrier to differentiate the true Parson-type terrier from little generic terriers casually referred to as "Jack Russell". The Jack Russell Terrier Association of America club name was changed to Parson Russell Terrier Association of America (PRTAA). The Breed Standard was revised effective September 29, 2004.




http://prtaa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=22&Itemid=28

[backwoodsbob]

73. and that was not to denigrate Jack Russells

BOTH breeds are recognized now by the AKC.

Basically..the Jacks are the short haired version..the Parsons are the long haired version.It's a MUCH simplified explanation but you get the idea.


My wife rescued our Parson from the local shelter.we weren't told till after we got her...rules according to them...that she was to be euthanized that night...the Parson chose my wife about two hours before closing.

They are a FEARLESS breed.If anyone remembers when my neighbors dog attacked me,a 70ish pound mix..my little 15 pound Parson attacked that dog with everything she had and held her own and probably saved me from far worse than some stitches to the face.Once the neighbor got ahold of the situation and grabbed his dog the little parson grabbed a chunk of ham and held on with all 4 feet off the ground.

VERY protective and loyal dogs.

I have to admit I would take her over either of my shepps and I adore my shepps.

[lost-in-nj]

63. wow... all these pups are beautiful

it just goes to show you that ....


well

dogs rule!!! :-)


lost

[Odin2005]

64. Siberian Huskies!

SOOOO cute!

[Monique1]

72. mine the ...........

pappipoo. She is the best dog ever and she is litter box trained. She loves people, never nipped or bit and sits on the first lap available. I tell her I need help and she goes to get the person to help me. I did this one day when she was looking out the window, she read my lips and someone came downstairs to help me with groceries. She means the world to me. I have the children ring my doorbell in my area asking if they can play with her. :) :-)

[Fire Walk With Me]

74. Which ever dog is in front of me, asking to say hello :)

[JonLP24]

76. I don't have preferences based on breeds

I've had a Border Collie, Siberian Husky, 2 Gordon Setters, and an American Pit Bull Terrier and have loved them all the same. Though the two Gordon Setters drive me mad. :)

[GoCubsGo]

77. German shepherds and related breeds.

Belgian Malinois,etc. I also am quite fond of golden retrievers, Newfies, and pretty much most big dog breeds.

[lukasahero]

78. I'm a huge dog sap

which means I love them all. I have some fondness-es though:

Labs, for my old boy Beau

I'm a sucker for the sporting group: setters, retrievers, Weimaraners and Vislas

I do generally prefer large breeds to small: rotties, Danes, Boxers, Bernies, NEWFIES!

But the hound group owns me: Bassetts, Beagles, Coonhounds (all), Foxhounds, Ibizan, Pharoah

And most recently I've been smitten with the Basenji

I mean seriously:



They're the cutest little things and I love their spunk and independent nature.

http://www.google.com/images?q=basenji&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=839

[Roon]

79. My favorite is the japanese chin

lapdog,cute bug eyes,can get all the exercise he needs in an apartment. and my favorite? They don't BARK!!

[TorchTheWitch]

80. Akita

On on my second and will get another one when he crosses the Rainbow Bridge.

[SwissTony]

82. My dog is a 50 kg block of concrete

disguised as a Dobermann. He's huge. Much taller than other Dobies we meet. Fortunately, he's very social and has lots of doggy friends on his walks.

[friendly_iconoclast]

83. A Westie-Cocker mix. A 200 pound dog in a 20 pound body

The late, great Benjerman had long platinum blonde fur. Being 1/2 Westie he never shed, and despite his foofoo dog appearance he

was built like an Australian Cattle Dog under all that hair.

My then SIL found him astray at her place of employment, and I think his original owner was deaf or hard of hearing as he

rarely barked and if he wanted to alert us to something he would come up and paw at you.

[KG]

84. the Mighty, Mighty Min-Pin!

[cleveramerican]

87. I love foxhounds

just a larger beagle

[Gidney N Cloyd]

88. There are yellow labs and then there's all the rest.

[lukasahero]

101. :)

:thumbsup:

Definite soft spot for yellow Labs myself.

[Rob H.]

91. Alaskan Malamute

When I was living in Idaho, a couple my parents knew had one and he was super-mellow for being such a big dog. (I'm also a sucker for big dogs and he was huge.)




I also like greyhounds--a friend of a friend had a retired racer and he was a super-mellow, friendly dog, too.

[pinstikfartherin]

92. Jack Russells!!

I don't care what anyone says. A well trained JRT is a great dog. People just do not train them or give them the attention and exercise that they need. Our two JRTs that we have had couldn't be better dogs.

My second favorite is an English Bulldog.

Third is a mini Doxie, there are six amongst my family.

[backwoodsbob]

95. jacks and parsons are so alike

both are insane :)

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[Arugula Latte]

93. The soft, fluffy kind with whiskers. You know, the ones that say "Meow."

;)

:hide:

[sarge43]

94. Labs and doxies. n/t

[Gidney N Cloyd]

105. Do labs and doxies get along OK?

[sarge43]

113. Strictly personal observation, labs get along with everyone and everything.

Doxies tend to be prima donnas. So I'd say, a dox would try to bully a lab until lab had enough and sat on her.

[WinkyDink]

96. Miniature long-haired dachshunds!

[shanti]

97. faves

lab, golden, boxer, pug.

[shanti]

98. self delete

duplicate post

[bluedigger]

100. The Catahoula

Here's my Catahoula Leopard mix, Cleopatra Marie:

She is smart, stubborn, high energy, and a lot of fun! Also low maintenance - the vet said to bathe her twice a year, whether she needs it or not.

If I were going to get a smaller "accessory" dog I would look for a Boston Terrier, maybe. The ones I have met seemed very expressive and personable. I like most of them, have owned a GSD, a Newfoundland (great, but the hair and slobber...), a Doberman, and an Austrian Shepherd. Mutts are great, too! I got Cleo thru Petfinders and Vet Adoptions. You can usually find a breed you want that is still a rescue, rather than going through a breeder.

[Skittles]

104. border collie

smart, quick, fun - yes INDEED

[cbdo2007]

106. Whatever mix kind my girl is in this picture:

We don't know what kind of dog she is but she's wonderful!

[Rob H.]

114. What a great pic--she looks so content

I can imagine her thinking, "Ah, this is the life!"

[cbdo2007]

117. It's amazing to think about what she's thinking about.

The pic is gone now for some reason, but it was taken last week on the shore overlooking Lake Superior. Does she even understand that it's beautiful or that she's looking at water as far as she can see?? Is she strictly focused on the sounds and no visual? It seems that way sometimes, like she isn't even comprehending what she's looking at, but you're right in that I'm sure she was enjoying the cool breeze! Thanks for responding.

[GreenPartyVoter]

107. I grew up with

English Setters

My grandparents had Irish Setters and Golden Retrievers. :D

[Steely_Dan]

109. Whippet (Without a Doubt) n/t

[erinlough]

110. I love Labs, beagles mixes and......

MASTIFFS

[pinniped]

111. I don't have one yet, but I want a SIberian husky or German shepherd.

But first, I need a bigger backyard.

[Monique1]

115. Dogs

no matter the breed, they are a gift to humans. My dog fits my needs and your dog fits your needs that is why we have some many breeds. I love that everyone loves their dogs and takes pride in them. I live in an apartment and a senior so a little dog fits my needs, if I had a yard maybe a larger dog would fit my needs.

My dog is so spoiled but that is okay with me.

I am so happy that those of you who have dogs love them and take great care of them.

:hi: :applause: to dog owners and cat owners. You are very special people.