Your favorite breed of dog?

[Big Cholla]

From your brief description I think you deserve a Gordon Setter. They are an outstanding Pheasant, Quail and Chuckar retriever. They are great family dogs and very good with children and other pets. Contact the Gordon Setter Club for info on breeders near you and/or the "Rescue" group. I had one before moving to Alaska. Because I felt it was not the breed for Alaska, I gave her to my father. When I returned after four years he would not give her back!

 

[pmosley]

Present dog (Fuzzy Puppy) is an Anatolian Shepherd. As one of the livestock guardian breeds, he has the doggie attributes we like: he loves us and is very suspicious of everyone else.



Not recommended for an inexperienced dog owner though- they're rather "willful".

We have a mini-Aussie - he is smart and "willful" as well - very challenging pup - he's 2 now and had turned into an extraordinary companion.

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[Puller]

Make mine a rescue mutt all day, every day.

DLM - dog lives matter

 

[Eric300]

When I was a kid and watched Hogan's Hero's, I always loved the beginning when Lebeau would pop up from underneath the dog house in the German Shepard kennel. Ever since then I have always loved German Shepard dogs, and have always had them my entire adult life....along with Beagles.

 

[Baggy Wrinkle]

My oldest daughter has a catahoula leopard female about 10 months old. This is the strongest dog I have ever encountered. She is extremely energetic, exuberant, and hard headed. Much too lively for me. My second daughter has a friend whose family does puppy training for a seeing eye dog program. All these puppies are a mix yellow lab and golden retriever. Gorgeous dogs, mellow and smart and slightly smaller than the parent breeds. My kind of pooch.

 

[Faulkner]

In many cases a breed of dog one acquires is somewhat dependent on their current stage of life. I had beagles growing up as a young boy and they were perfect for that age. Beagles are seemingly log suffering with the antics of younger kids that some breeds would not tolerate.

When I was a teenager I had several mountain feist and Jack Russell mix squirrel hunting dogs. High spirited, full of energy, and loved to hunt.

In my married life and as a father myself we had several different breeds through the years, including Heinz 57's. One of our favorites was an Akita mix that was around when my sons were middle school aged.

Our last three dogs, including our current Daisy, have been border collies. I believe from first hand experience that, typically, border collies are the smartest dogs on the planet. They are not for everyone and not for every habitat or living arrangement. I cringe when I see folks who live in apartments with border collies, what a potential disaster for both owner and high energy animal. BC's can be, but are not always, a good kid friendly pet unless the family acknowledges the high energy they have. If you don't give them a job, a border collie will find something to do and if left to their own it's often destructive.

Basically, a dog owner needs to understand the compatibility pros and cons of any dog breed they intend to bond with and bring into the family.

 

[LCC]

My wife told me once I was retired I could get a dog again since I would be home to take care of it.

So now I am trying to decide if I want a dog at this stage of life and then what kind. .

You'll be able to spend more time with a new pooch now than ever before. Just keeping you company on runs to the hardware store, neighborhood walks, just snoozing at your feet while cleaning a handgun...heck yes get a new friend.

 

[dave1918a2]

There is a reason that the Corgi is named the enchanted dog. Once You have one, You never change breeds. Now having been through two purebred Corgis and one Corgi/Aussie cattle dog mix, I think I would like to try a Shiba Inu. But I don't think one will ever show up at the shelter as I will only take a rescue now and They are scarce as Corgis.

 

[Targets Guy]

My favorite breed is a Boxer. But I grew up with them so was biased to begin with. My favorite dog was a Lab. He's been gone for 16 years now and I still miss him everyday. He is the reason we will never own another dog.

 

[jeffrefrig]

I recently learned of a breed I have never heard of. The Small Munsterlander. Anyone have one or know anything about them?

The last dog I had was a Brittany many years ago. My wife told me once I was retired I could get a dog again since I would be home to take care of it.

So now I am trying to decide if I want a dog at this stage of life and then what kind. I like to hunt pheasants and quail although I can't hit a barn from 10 feet with a shotgun anymore.

Didn't the Munsters have a fire-breathing dog named Spot? If there's a small version you can light your cigars with it.

 

[Chubbo]

Dogs

I've only had three breeds of dogs in my lifetime.

My first dog, was a genuine Heinze 57 breed, resembling a Min Pin.

Three dachshunds, followed at intervals during the following years. Mark Twain aptly described them as, "A Dog, and a half long, and a half Dog high". They are also lovingly called Weiner Hounds. They are not except ally inelegant, but If one wants a dog that has exceptional cuddle ability they can't be excelled in that.

My all-time favorite Dog breed is the Miniature Pincer, or Min Pin.

Min Pins are Often erroneously stated by the so called experts, to have been bread down in size from the Doberman Pincer breed, but in fact the Doberman Pincer breed was bread up in size from the 500 year older breed, the Miniature Pincer.

I agree with the opinion of most knowledgeable Dog experts, accrediting the Min Pin with being the most intelligent dog breed, and first choice for training to do amazing tricks in dog shows.

Min Pins sometimes use their, intelligence to excess and it get them into trouble. They have the ability to wheedle things, such as treats, that they shouldn't have, or need, from their owners. It can truly become a who, owns who situation.

Our lovable Black, and tan, Min Pin 'Rosie', Spread her love equally to the members of our family, and had great 'weedellability'. I won't continue with my account of her, or try to post her picture, as can't see the screen to type.

Chubbo

 

[gregintenn]

There are many good dog breeds. Two of my favorites are Labrador Retrievers and Border Collies. Two totally different animals, but both are amazing.

 

[ZGrand]

My wife has six (!!!!) weiner dogs. They're a lot of fun. Each has their own funny personality. I was never a small dog lover, but these are hard not to love.

 

[rwsmith]

I like mutts....

But not just ANY mutts. The best dog I've ever had was a mix of Golden, German Shepherd and Collie. She was scary smart and close to being a person. She would literally do what I asked her to. She was about like a personable, attentive six to eight year old (that couldn't talk but had no trouble communicating). Lord I miss her.

It's been a pipe dream of mine to breed the best mutts. Then I could get the pick of the litter.

As far as breeds go, there's not much I don't like. I like Labs for sure. We have our son's Rottweiler who is a sweet little baby but STUBBORN. I thought she was retarded, but no, just STUBBORN. We used to enjoy Terriers. Boxers are good. I could name breeds I like all day.

 

[ggibson511960]

Huskerguy, you should get a dog. Pick a breed you like, then watch that breed's rescue group for one in need of adoption. You could even be foster dad if you don't want long term commitment. If you adopt one that doesn't work out the rescue group will generally take them back for placement elsewhere. We're on our third Shetland Sheep Dog from the local Sheltie Sanctuary. Great group of folks, and great dogs. You can't go wrong with any herding dog. They're smarter than us and will guard you like you're part of the flock.

 

[delcrossv]

Present dog (Fuzzy Puppy) is an Anatolian Shepherd. As one of the livestock guardian breeds, he has the doggie attributes we like: he loves us and is very suspicious of everyone else.

Not recommended for an inexperienced dog owner though- they're rather "willful".

We have a mini-Aussie - he is smart and "willful" as well - very challenging pup - he's 2 now and had turned into an extraordinary companion.

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Anatolian (Turkey) not Australian Common mistake as they're not a lot of Anatolians around.

Australian Shepherd

So, imagine as willful as yours, but in a much larger package.


Anatolian Shepherd

 

[cherrypointmarine]

Depends on what you're looking fro . If nothing specific , a rescue . I've had several and they are so thankful to get a "forever" home , they are a joy to have around .

But my first love is Australian Shepherds . As I write this I have 2 , sisters , and they are a pleasure to have . But they are working dogs and need to be treated as such . I take them to classes in scent , barn hunts , things to keep their mind working . But at the end of the day they will both try to be lap dogs .

Like I said , it depends on what you want . Once you figure it out , you're halfway done . Here's my 2 girls .

 

[FlyFish]

I've always loved English Setters - have had four over the years, but have reached a point in my life where I'm not sure there'll be a 5th. Watching a Setter lock up on point is one of the greatest sights I can imagine, and watching two of them work together, honoring each other's points, is just sublime. Also fond of Brits, GSPs, and, come to think of it, just about any other gun dog.

 

[jscheck]

Not good for hunting purposes, but a german shepherd will always steal my heart! Lost my last one about a year and a half ago and broke my heart. We've got a chocolate lab now who's full blooded but a runt. He's for my daughter's peace of mind (anxiety issues). He's a real sweetheart but will never be a hunter.

 

[Mule Packer]

I'm gonna have to go with the border collie. Got my first one when I was eleven and I've been sold on 'em ever since. I've had rough-coated border collies (long-haired) and smooth-coated border collies (short-haired). The only trouble with having a border collie is having a dog smarter than its owner.