Dog breeds you would never own
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I always thought I would never, ever own a small dog--which I would have considered anything under 30 pounds. I never liked poodles, shih tzus, bichons, etc. And...now I have a bichon/poodle mix who I adore! 
So, you really never know...though I still definitely prefer bigger dogs.
I really wouldn't want to have a cocker spaniel, lab, most hounds... but really it just depends mostly on temperament...
I loooove big dogs though, I so badly want a nice big newfie.
So, you really never know...though I still definitely prefer bigger dogs.I really wouldn't want to have a cocker spaniel, lab, most hounds... but really it just depends mostly on temperament...
I loooove big dogs though, I so badly want a nice big newfie.
After Tia, I am extremely doubtful that I will ever own a small dog again. I might have another Dachshund when I'm elderly and can't handle the larger, more active breeds but until then, no small dogs for me. Nothing against them, they're cute I must admit but I just prefer the bigger dogs (30 pounds and up). I will most likely not own any single coated breeds after I move out of my parents' house. Single coated breeds are beautiful dogs but I like the softness of most longer coats and I live for grooming. lol...it's one of my favourite things to do. All of that being said, I won't have much a poblem deciding which breeds not to get in the future as I will only own Tollers and a couple other breeds (Most likely Rottweilers & Groenendaels and probably a couple shelter mutts too).
Nobody likes it when people generalize about Pit bulls. But I see a lot of generalizing going on here about all kinds of breeds. ROFLOL!
Chihuahuas are too yappy. They DO make good alarm systems, but mine stop when I say, "enough." They don't come that way. You have to teach them. Nasty, snappy, hate strangers???? Mine must have had enough socialization. When we're out and about on an off leash walk or whatever, as soon as they see someone, they're racing up to them, wagging their tails, sticking their feet up wanting to visit. They're very, very outgoing and friendly....never a "nasty" bone in their bodies. If I take Chulita to the local pub full of people and let her down by the door, she makes a bee line, through the crowds to the nearest person with a coffee drink with whip cream on top and a lap. She's been "trained." LOL. (or they have)
They tend to lick, lick, lick, as was described in another post. But that's not the breed's fault...again a generalization. My Chi's have been taught the "enough" command and they stop when I tell them "enough kisses." LOL. That and barking are the only two things I've had to deal with with these little dogs as far as a training challenge. Otherwise they give me not one speck of trouble behavior wise. Wonderful, sweet, affectionate, loyal dogs. And such good little cuddlers who fit just right on my lap. My Dobe is a lap dog too (or so he thinks) He just doesn't fit very well.
I never think about stepping on them. They learn to watch out for me. And I also seem to avoid them. It becomes 2nd nature and you don't even think about it. They just don't get in the way. They scoot and dart and stay out of the way very well.
I have to laugh at that. I live in the wildersness in north Idaho and hike just about every day with my two Chi's and my big male Doberman. Sometimes it's only about 3 miles and sometimes a 5-9 mile hike. How much further would you want to go????LOL. Anyhow, they keep right up with the Doberman. They're all pretty much together. Those Chi's are a blur when they run, they're tough, they scamper over and under fallen logs, brush, over mud puddles. They're no more tired than the Dobe when we come home. It's me they all have to wait for. LOL.
I love Poodles too, Standards or small....smart as a whip, eager to learn, atheletic, good retrievers and people oriented.
Now, the dogs I wouldn't own....bully breeds, (don't care for the look and the breathing issues) Hounds....love their dispositions (in general) but they don't excell at obedience because they're bred to do their job without help from us. LOL. I like a dog who's bred to work alongside man. I'm sure there are exceptions, but because of what they're designed to do, that's the consensus. There are a lot of breeds I wouldn't own, but admire. I've had enough with the shedding mess from Labs and GSDs so no more hairy dogs even though I love them.
Incidentally....my Lab was laid back, definitely not hyper, obedient, easy to train, independent enough to come over for a pat and then go chill out by herself. She was definitely not a pest. Speaking of pests.....Dobermans. LOL. They think you need help with EVERYTHING. LOL.
Chihuahuas are too yappy. They DO make good alarm systems, but mine stop when I say, "enough." They don't come that way. You have to teach them. Nasty, snappy, hate strangers???? Mine must have had enough socialization. When we're out and about on an off leash walk or whatever, as soon as they see someone, they're racing up to them, wagging their tails, sticking their feet up wanting to visit. They're very, very outgoing and friendly....never a "nasty" bone in their bodies. If I take Chulita to the local pub full of people and let her down by the door, she makes a bee line, through the crowds to the nearest person with a coffee drink with whip cream on top and a lap. She's been "trained." LOL. (or they have)
They tend to lick, lick, lick, as was described in another post. But that's not the breed's fault...again a generalization. My Chi's have been taught the "enough" command and they stop when I tell them "enough kisses." LOL.
That and barking are the only two things I've had to deal with with these little dogs as far as a training challenge. Otherwise they give me not one speck of trouble behavior wise. Wonderful, sweet, affectionate, loyal dogs. And such good little cuddlers who fit just right on my lap. My Dobe is a lap dog too (or so he thinks) He just doesn't fit very well. I never think about stepping on them. They learn to watch out for me. And I also seem to avoid them. It becomes 2nd nature and you don't even think about it. They just don't get in the way. They scoot and dart and stay out of the way very well.
I have to laugh at that. I live in the wildersness in north Idaho and hike just about every day with my two Chi's and my big male Doberman. Sometimes it's only about 3 miles and sometimes a 5-9 mile hike. How much further would you want to go????LOL. Anyhow, they keep right up with the Doberman. They're all pretty much together. Those Chi's are a blur when they run, they're tough, they scamper over and under fallen logs, brush, over mud puddles. They're no more tired than the Dobe when we come home. It's me they all have to wait for. LOL.
I love Poodles too, Standards or small....smart as a whip, eager to learn, atheletic, good retrievers and people oriented.
Now, the dogs I wouldn't own....bully breeds, (don't care for the look and the breathing issues) Hounds....love their dispositions (in general) but they don't excell at obedience because they're bred to do their job without help from us. LOL. I like a dog who's bred to work alongside man. I'm sure there are exceptions, but because of what they're designed to do, that's the consensus. There are a lot of breeds I wouldn't own, but admire. I've had enough with the shedding mess from Labs and GSDs so no more hairy dogs even though I love them.
Incidentally....my Lab was laid back, definitely not hyper, obedient, easy to train, independent enough to come over for a pat and then go chill out by herself. She was definitely not a pest. Speaking of pests.....Dobermans. LOL. They think you need help with EVERYTHING.
LOL.I am never going to say that I will NEVER own a particular breed. Your dog has a strange way of choosing you when you least expect it. I hated toy dogs until my Lilly came up to me in the shelter and practically pulled on my pant leg and said 'Hey, down here, take me. I'll be good, I promise". That was it, I took her home and have never regretted it. That being said, I don't like Bouviers (sp?). I think dogs whose eyes you cannot see are ugly. But if one comes my way in my ambling around the local unwanted section, what can you do?
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I agree Mindy. So many Poodles are horrid looking little dogs due to bad breeding, but a well bred Poodle is a graceful, beautiful animal.
As for little dogs keeping up - my Papillon outruns everybody, including the Border Collies. My BC is fast, but Ripley is untouchable. Something about the way he's built, I guess. He has that slight arch to his back (incorrect according to the standard) that allows him to extend further and cover more ground. It's hilarious to watch him just tuck his butt and start running.
As for little dogs keeping up - my Papillon outruns everybody, including the Border Collies. My BC is fast, but Ripley is untouchable. Something about the way he's built, I guess. He has that slight arch to his back (incorrect according to the standard) that allows him to extend further and cover more ground. It's hilarious to watch him just tuck his butt and start running.
You don't have to be sorry. I wouldn't call you ignorant at all. It's a natural assumption. Who would've ever thunk it? LOL. Those are tiny dogs. I wouldn't take a totally pampered Chi who's been carried around in a purse it's whole life and expect him to go tearing through the woods. It's a conditioning thing.
Maybe the really tiny 2 pounders wouldn't be cut out for that. Mine are mooses. My smallest is about 6 LBs and my other one is actually a mix...about 15 LBs. Thought I better throw that in.
But it's so many owners who get these dogs for some fashion accessory, who don't treat them like dogs and protect them so much, they don't even socialize them properly, let along train or exercise them that give them the snappy, yappy, wussy reputation. Then people don't realize what great dogs they are, what nice temperaments they have or the neat things they can learn. They use Chihuahuas in circuses a lot....cool tricks and such. They do make good companions because that's all they were bred for. LOL. (And for food. But we won't mention that.) LOL.
I always liked bigger dogs before....never thought I'd own a toy breed. But now, especially when I'm getting older, they are nice because they're easy to pick up, bathe, take with you etc. You just have to watch out for other animals and especially birds of prey; eagles and hawks. That's scary!
Maybe the really tiny 2 pounders wouldn't be cut out for that. Mine are mooses. My smallest is about 6 LBs and my other one is actually a mix...about 15 LBs. Thought I better throw that in.
But it's so many owners who get these dogs for some fashion accessory, who don't treat them like dogs and protect them so much, they don't even socialize them properly, let along train or exercise them that give them the snappy, yappy, wussy reputation. Then people don't realize what great dogs they are, what nice temperaments they have or the neat things they can learn. They use Chihuahuas in circuses a lot....cool tricks and such. They do make good companions because that's all they were bred for. LOL. (And for food. But we won't mention that.) LOL.
I always liked bigger dogs before....never thought I'd own a toy breed. But now, especially when I'm getting older, they are nice because they're easy to pick up, bathe, take with you etc. You just have to watch out for other animals and especially birds of prey; eagles and hawks. That's scary!
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I would not own a Pomeranian. I have been bitten twice by the little buggers and just don't trust them. At this stage I wouldn't have a pit bull, but I would love to have one a bit down the road. Just not one from this area. Too many fighters. I also don't care for shelties, all the ones I have seen are very neurotic. I also wouldn't care to have a Chow or Husky type dog due to the grooming requirements.
This has to do with birds of prey.... yesterday I noticed a rabbit chasing and leaping up at a black bird ... it went on for about 15 minutes. What I think happened... the bird was after her babies and she wanted to catch the bird. The bird kept swooping down on the bunny and the bunny kept trying to attack . The bird landed in low branches of trees and squawked like mad....finally the bird flew away and the rabbit came back to my yard. I think she may have a nest in my garden. I've seen hawks after young squirrels and rabbits but never the reverse .
Isn't it horrible to watch? One day, years ago while sunbathing with my sister on her beach on Puget Sound, we watched a crow pick off, one by one almost all the baby ducks who were swimming with their Mom. I think when the crow finally left, she had maybe 2 babies left out of probably about 9 or 10. We'd run to the edge of the water, waving our arms, but that darn crow kept swooping down and picking them up. It was so awful. I know, I know....the crow has to eat too, but you watch those tiny little Mallards and it's so sad. Weah!
I wouldn't own:
An akita, chow, komondor - they don't have the temperments that I particularly favor - IN GENERAL.
Any sight hound - a greyhound or Irish Wolfhound MAYBE.
Any scent hound.
Terriers - except for Pits and Staffy's.
And finally Dogo Argentinos - something about them just scares me
Just a note - for people saying 'poodles', I'd appreciate if you stated which size, mini/toy or standard - they are pretty different from eachother. Standards are large, active, and are great dogs. Not saying smaller ones aren't, just saying that they're very different in different ways.
An akita, chow, komondor - they don't have the temperments that I particularly favor - IN GENERAL.
Any sight hound - a greyhound or Irish Wolfhound MAYBE.
Any scent hound.
Terriers - except for Pits and Staffy's.
And finally Dogo Argentinos - something about them just scares me
Just a note - for people saying 'poodles', I'd appreciate if you stated which size, mini/toy or standard - they are pretty different from eachother. Standards are large, active, and are great dogs. Not saying smaller ones aren't, just saying that they're very different in different ways.
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Amstaffer said:
I started to make a list for this interesting question but it made me really start to think.
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Amstaffer:
Kinda off topic here but your Saladin is a beautiful dog.
On topic.. I would have to say that its easier for me to list the ones I WOULD have. LOL. Dobie, rottie, min. schnauzer and great dane.
Dobe
Edited to add I would take a boxer too! LOL
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Amstaffer:
Kinda off topic here but your Saladin is a beautiful dog.
On topic.. I would have to say that its easier for me to list the ones I WOULD have. LOL. Dobie, rottie, min. schnauzer and great dane.
Dobe
Edited to add I would take a boxer too! LOL
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