Just wondering what breeds you guys really like out there. I'm a dog
lover and it's rare that I meet any dogs that I seriously dislike.

My favorites are, in no particular ranking.
German Shephards - A well bred GSD is regal and a powerful working
dog. There's just something about german shephards that project power
and dignity all at the same time.
Labradors - I haven't met a lab yet that wasn't a totally affectionate
tongue machine.
Doberman pinscher - Dobermans are the F-16's of the doggy world. They
are sleak and always ready for action. I like the temperment in a well
bred/obedient doberman as well.
Mini pinscher - I would have never have known about this breed if I
didn't adopt one by chance myself. These guys are little clowns that
get into trouble a lot. Anyone that owns one must have a sense of
humor.
English Mastiff - something adorable about a 200lb lap dog.
greyhounds - They run real fast

Dogs I dislike..
Depends on the individual dog but i've had bad experiences with chow
chows and chihuahuas. I tend to avoid both breeds but i've seen some
gems.

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Just wondering what breeds you guys really like out there.

What an irresistable question.

I like friendly dogs. Shy dogs. Exuberant dogs. Gutsy dogs.
Affectionate dogs. Playful dogs. Relaxed dogs. Regal dogs.
Zoomie dogs. Busy dogs. Concentrating dogs. Con dogs scamming
me for some attention or a treat. Superior showdogs, Earnest
working dogs. Loyal family dogs.

Of all breeds. I've never seen a dog that
didn't appeal to me on some level, never seen a dog that
I found ugly.

I don't like aggressive dogs.

Breed - doesn't really enter into it, though I admit I am
wary of pit-bullish and amstaff-ish looking dogs. Hanging
around this newsgroup and getting to "know" a few PBs
vicariously has been useful.

But I HAVE an Airedale Terrier because my husband
is hooked on the breed and I enjoy working with a
dog with a mind of her own.

Laura Arlov and Angel the Ariedale Terrier

I don't dislike any entire breeds but the ones on the top of my
do-not-own-list:

most breeds noted for herding/pointing/hunting/guarding

Breeds I really like:

Boxers
English Bulldogs
Shih Tsu
Dachshund
Clumber & Sussex Spaniels
Labs
American Bulldogs

--
Tara

I've never met a dog I didn't like for one reason or another. I know that
when I was a kid I used to get chased and bit in the ankles by a couple of
Poms but I've also met nice Poms... Our old neighbors used to have a Rottie
that used to terrorize our dog, but in general I love Rotts.

I think the thing that makes me love certain dogs (like my dachshund, Rusty)
is if they have spunk. Rusty is a little 14 pound dog with tiny little
legs, but when he sees a greyhound at the dog park, he will chase it like he
could keep up any day! That's what I love about my pup (among other
things - he's just an awesome dog!!!).

--
Shelley & Rusty
http://www.bump.us/rusty



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Just wondering what breeds you guys really like out there. I'm a dog
lover and it's rare that I meet any dogs that I seriously dislike.

My favorites are, in no particular ranking.
German Shephards - A well bred GSD is regal and a powerful working
dog. There's just something about german shephards that project power
and dignity all at the same time.
Labradors - I haven't met a lab yet that wasn't a totally affectionate
tongue machine.
Doberman pinscher - Dobermans are the F-16's of the doggy world. They
are sleak and always ready for action. I like the temperment in a well
bred/obedient doberman as well.
Mini pinscher - I would have never have known about this breed if I
didn't adopt one by chance myself. These guys are little clowns that
get into trouble a lot. Anyone that owns one must have a sense of
humor.
English Mastiff - something adorable about a 200lb lap dog.
greyhounds - They run real fast

Dogs I dislike..
Depends on the individual dog but i've had bad experiences with chow
chows and chihuahuas. I tend to avoid both breeds but i've seen some
gems.

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Just wondering what breeds you guys really like out there. I'm a dog
lover and it's rare that I meet any dogs that I seriously dislike.


There are a lot of breeds that I couldn't live with, not because I don't
like them, but because they wouldn't suit me.


Breeds I like:

Gsds.
Rotts.
Dobies
Boxers (see they have made they list
(Bf wants Newfies and Saints)

Lone


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Just wondering what breeds you guys really like out there. I'm a dog
lover and it's rare that I meet any dogs that I seriously dislike.

Breeds I would love to own some day (or do already):
Labrador Retriever
Collie
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Field Spaniel
Setter (any of the three, well, all of the three
Bull Terrier
Standard Poodle (of course, in full show trim constantly!)

Breeds on my never will own list (not that I dislike them, I just couldn't
stand them):

Any of the pushed-in-nose breeds (Bulldogs, Boston Terrier, Pekingese, etc.)
Any Terrier not previously listed.
Border Collie
Brittany

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On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 10:54:19 +0200, "Laura Arlov"
wrote:

Breed - doesn't really enter into it, though I admit I am
wary of pit-bullish and amstaff-ish looking dogs. Hanging
around this newsgroup and getting to "know" a few PBs
vicariously has been useful.

I have to agree with this, i'm naturally and maybe stereotypically
suspicious of pit bills I meet. Mainly because the people that often
have these dogs are "tough guy" types who don't have a clue. These
pits end up being ill socialized and unpredictable but i've also met
the gentle pit raised by a caring owner. I guess it varies quite a
lot.

Another "breed" I like seeing but would NEVER own one is a
wolf-hybrid. These dogs are so unpredictable but if socialized/bred
right they combine the looks and intelligence of a wolf with the
better qualities of a dog. Ethically speaking, the world probably
needs less of them because they are so unpredictable and people have
them for the wrong reasons.

Just wondering what breeds you guys really like out there. I'm a dog
lover and it's rare that I meet any dogs that I seriously dislike.

My like list:
Rottweiler
Dobermann
Akita
German Shephard
Grand Danois

If i had a combination of these dogs.. man i would´nt trade it for the
world.

Dogs that I could´nt live with.:
Generally small dogs.
pit bulls (like their looks, but the variatio in their mentality.. naa)
all sort of terriers.. man it´s like talking to a door..

DN.

wrote:
Just wondering what breeds you guys really like out there. I'm a dog
lover and it's rare that I meet any dogs that I seriously dislike.

Both lists are going to be huge generalizations, since I have met
individuals of pretty much all breeds that I've liked. The list of dogs
I'd really rather not live with is shorter, so: no hounds, pointing
breeds, smaller terriers. Generally, no yappy breeds, and no small dogs
unless they have a lot of spunk (I realize this might have a lot to do
with how they're raised). Top of the 'I want one of these' list are
GSDs, Rotties, Dobies, Northern breeds like Malamutes and Huskies,
Boxers, and Pugs. Pretty much everything not on the lists are in the I
could live with one if I had to list.

Suja

My favorite breeds:
Pug - Sawyer was DH and my first pet together almost 9 years ago.
Rottweiler - Intelligent and intuitive breed (Maxy)
Pitbull - I would have never though I would fall so hard for this breed
because terriers are the one group of dogs as a whole I couldn't own. The
breed characteristics of the Pitbull when properly directed and socialized
make it a truly remarkable dog.

Breeds at the lower end of my favorite list:
Almost All Terrier Breeds - WAY TOO MUCH ENERGY!!! They are like little
sugar rushes. I love to exercise my dogs but I need at least one hour of
sleep a night.
All Other Pugs - I have come to realize that my pug (Sawyer) isn't a pug,
he's a very short human. All other pugs I've met (there are 6 in my family)
I couldn't live with and neither could he.


wrote in message
...
Just wondering what breeds you guys really like out there. I'm a dog
lover and it's rare that I meet any dogs that I seriously dislike.

My favorites are, in no particular ranking.
German Shephards - A well bred GSD is regal and a powerful working
dog. There's just something about german shephards that project power
and dignity all at the same time.
Labradors - I haven't met a lab yet that wasn't a totally affectionate
tongue machine.
Doberman pinscher - Dobermans are the F-16's of the doggy world. They
are sleak and always ready for action. I like the temperment in a well
bred/obedient doberman as well.
Mini pinscher - I would have never have known about this breed if I
didn't adopt one by chance myself. These guys are little clowns that
get into trouble a lot. Anyone that owns one must have a sense of
humor.
English Mastiff - something adorable about a 200lb lap dog.
greyhounds - They run real fast

Dogs I dislike..
Depends on the individual dog but i've had bad experiences with chow
chows and chihuahuas. I tend to avoid both breeds but i've seen some
gems.