Dog breeds you would never own
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The #1 breed I will never own is the Border Collie. This is not to say I don't adore RD's Dakota, but the breed is simply not one that I could tolerate on a daily basis. First, I don't like "slinky" dogs. Most BCs I've seen (and there are a lot here in central IA) slink everywhere - if my dog comes into a room, I want people to notice. Second, I can't stand obsessive staring... some call it "the eye", I call it "unnerving". Third, I am completely against what many of the breed clubs are doing to the breed - illegitimize ALL performance titles if a BC is good enough to earn a conformation championship as well? Puh-leeze, I thought versatility was a good thing.
Some other breeds I could not see myslef owning are Labs (bad experiences with them, and they're too soft for me), many toy dogs (but not all - I, for one, love Papillons and Havanese, and most of the giant breeds (especially Danes).
Basically... if it can't keep up with my Dobes, it probably won't be a good fit for my household.
Some other breeds I could not see myslef owning are Labs (bad experiences with them, and they're too soft for me), many toy dogs (but not all - I, for one, love Papillons and Havanese, and most of the giant breeds (especially Danes).
Basically... if it can't keep up with my Dobes, it probably won't be a good fit for my household.
Aww 
This thread is kinda depressing.. but interesting
HEY! And just a shoutout- Sprout is a Brussels Griffon (toy breed), but he is 15" and 21lbs! They're not all teeny weenie companion-only dogs, ya know lol
Anyways.. Im NOT 100% aginst any breed. I think it depends on personality more than what a book says about them "in general". It's like judging people by race.. when every person is actually different!
But if you were talking about 'in general' breeds, then there are a few that I would kinda exclude.. although I know that there are many good ones out there..
First of all, I dont want any other dog breed lol, cause Sprout is my best friend, he's all I need lol But If I had to choose..
Beagles, I would not really like to own for many reasons. Barkyness, howliness..
And Labs are extremely common, not saying I wouldnt want to own one, but I like having a more iscolated breed or mix. But if I were looking in the pound for a dog,and fell in love with a lab I would bring it home! hah
Hope i didnt offend anyone!
This thread is kinda depressing.. but interesting HEY! And just a shoutout- Sprout is a Brussels Griffon (toy breed), but he is 15" and 21lbs! They're not all teeny weenie companion-only dogs, ya know
lolAnyways.. Im NOT 100% aginst any breed. I think it depends on personality more than what a book says about them "in general". It's like judging people by race.. when every person is actually different!
But if you were talking about 'in general' breeds, then there are a few that I would kinda exclude.. although I know that there are many good ones out there..
First of all, I dont want any other dog breed lol, cause Sprout is my best friend, he's all I need lol But If I had to choose..
Beagles, I would not really like to own for many reasons. Barkyness, howliness..
And Labs are extremely common, not saying I wouldnt want to own one, but I like having a more iscolated breed or mix. But if I were looking in the pound for a dog,and fell in love with a lab I would bring it home! hah
Hope i didnt offend anyone!
Hey now, I've got no beef with Poodles! They're actually on my list od "dogs to own someday". My friend is geting a blue Standard in a month or two, and I'm positively giddy.
Standard Poodles are very smart, very athletic, very AWESOME dogs. I like miniatures and toys too - just because my former boss had one, and he was the neatest little dog I'd ever met - he knew how to put the Dobes in line, too!
Standard Poodles are very smart, very athletic, very AWESOME dogs. I like miniatures and toys too - just because my former boss had one, and he was the neatest little dog I'd ever met - he knew how to put the Dobes in line, too!
Hard to say what I wouldn't own. Any dog I came across who is in need I would gladly take in and care for or rehome.
I can say though that I would NEVER own one of the golden-doodles or yorkie-poos or those "designer" breeds.
I also don't care for the poodles with the poofs on top their heads and on their legs. I like when they have all curly hair, just no poofs.
And I cannot stand Jack Russels and Fox Terriers. The howling and the constant jumping up and down drives me nuts. We got a few in at the shelter I worked at and boy were they annoying. I am sure a calmer one would be fine though.
Other then that I can't think of one I wouldn't own. I wouldn't actively go out looking for an old english bulldog or a old english sheep dog. I really don't care much for Bishons, Bedlington Terriers or Brussels Griffons either. Don't know if I spelled those right, just thinking back on all the years of watching the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show I think they are kinda ugly breeds. Bedlingtons look like sheep and what is up with their ears?
I can say though that I would NEVER own one of the golden-doodles or yorkie-poos or those "designer" breeds.
I also don't care for the poodles with the poofs on top their heads and on their legs. I like when they have all curly hair, just no poofs.
And I cannot stand Jack Russels and Fox Terriers. The howling and the constant jumping up and down drives me nuts. We got a few in at the shelter I worked at and boy were they annoying. I am sure a calmer one would be fine though.
Other then that I can't think of one I wouldn't own. I wouldn't actively go out looking for an old english bulldog or a old english sheep dog. I really don't care much for Bishons, Bedlington Terriers or Brussels Griffons either. Don't know if I spelled those right, just thinking back on all the years of watching the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
I think they are kinda ugly breeds. Bedlingtons look like sheep and what is up with their ears?
Hmmm....Beagles and Basset Hounds...I just can't stand the bark, I'm sorry.
I don't think I'd ever own a husky- type dog either, just because all I have met so far act aggressive. I could think that's maybe because they are held in apartments and not get too much exercise.
And toy breeds....just to small.
But yes, they are all kinda cute though
I don't think I'd ever own a husky- type dog either, just because all I have met so far act aggressive. I could think that's maybe because they are held in apartments and not get too much exercise.
And toy breeds....just to small.
But yes, they are all kinda cute though
I wouldn't want any breed that wieghs less than 25 pounds or so. I proably wouldn't own most of the herding breeds, they are too "intense". I would probably at this point pass on any dog that really cost me much to buy in the first place, as I have had the best luck, heath wise, with mutts.
And I wouldn't buy a pit or pit mix due to the insane county dog warden and still in effect breed specific laws, not because of the breed(s) itself, Pits are one of my favorites.
And I wouldn't buy a pit or pit mix due to the insane county dog warden and still in effect breed specific laws, not because of the breed(s) itself, Pits are one of my favorites.
