Dont Get a (your breed here) If......

[puppydog]

Don't get a Papillion if you ever want to be alone, ever.
If you want to sleep through the night. Apparently waking you up with a ball in the mouth at 3am is perfectly reasonable to them!
If you enjoy being covered in white hair.
If you don't like newly invented and very strange vocalisations to get your attention.
If you don't like being stereotyped for having a small dog.
If you don't like people underestemating what an awesome dog you have.

 

[Laurelin]

If you want to sleep through the night. Apparently waking you up with a ball in the mouth at 3am is perfectly reasonable to them!

2 am must b the magic time! I've had two days in a row of 3 am wakeups from Summer. Except she didn't want to play, she was busy 'guarding' and letting me know she heard a weird noise (that I never heard).

If you don't like people underestemating what an awesome dog you have.

Too true. Of course I think the breed's awesomeness is a well kept secret.

 

[Amstaffer]

Don't get an American Staffordshire Terrier if you have a heavy hand or are short on patience.

Don't get an American Staffordshire Terrier if you can't handle the ignorance and discrimination of others (You have to have a thick skin)

Don't get an American Staffordshire Terrier if you don't like Velcro dogs. If you can't handle a dog that follows you around and likes to be 70lb lap dogs don't get this breed.

Don't get an American Staffordshire Terrier if you are looking for a guard dog.

Don't get an American Staffordshire Terrier if you are bothered by the fact that your dog will really really really likes complete strangers.

 

[HoundedByHounds]

Don't get a Beagle if

You want a dog that will always come when called.
You want a dog that is focused on you at all times
You want a quiet dog
You expect a dog to be housebroken in a week
You want a guard dog
You plan on leaving it alone for long stretches of time
You don't have time to exercise your pet
Being stared at bothers you
You don't like canine flatulence
You have no sense of humor

Don't get a Leonberger if

You want a hair free home, car, or closet
You think a big dog is 70lbs
You want a dog that is going to attack intruders
You want a dog that can be left alone for long stretches
You want an independent dog
You want a low maintenence dog
You don't know that vet's, groomers, etc typically charge BY WEIGHT
You aren't prepared to have sometimes only 6-10 years with your dog
You have no sense of humor

 

[Lizmo]

Don't get a Border Collie if. . .

You don't want to train him beyond sit/stay/here
You don't want to train him beyond sit/stay/here
You don't want to train him beyond sit/stay/here
You don't want to train him beyond sit/stay/here
You don't want to train him beyond sit/stay/here
You don't want to train him beyond sit/stay/here

You don't want to deal with car chasing

You don't want to deal with a dog that is smarter than you sometimes.

You don't want to deal with obsessive ball fasination.

You don't want to deal with a big lap dog.

 

[~Jessie~]

Don't get a chihuahua if...

You don't want to be stereotyped as a bimbo constantly
You don't want people to refer to your dogs as "rats"
You don't want people to make assumptions about your little "yippy" dogs before meeting them
You don't want a dog in your lap all of the time
You want an independent dog
You don't want an intelligent yet hard headed dog

 

[Miakoda]

Don't get a bully breed if you don't want to deal with dog aggression!

 

[Doberluv]

Don't get a dog if you think you have to dominante with a heavy hand.

Don't get a dog if you are afraid of barking, potty training, socializing or training.

Don't get a dog if you don't like unmatched companionship of another species.

Don't get a dog if you don't have time to involve yourself in his life.

Don't get a dog and expect it to be so independent that it doesn't need your presence in varying high doses.

Don't get a dog if you don't like doing things with dogs.

Don't get a dog if you are an obsessive-compulsive clean/neat freak.

Don't get a dog if you don't like dogs that behave like dogs.

 

[elegy]

*If you ever want to have Home Owners' Insurance, don't get a Rottweiler.

my insurance agent has a rottweiler. named betty

 

[RD]

Don't get a BC if you don't want a mischevious dog.

Don't get a BC if you don't expect dogs to think for themselves.

Don't get a BC if you live a very sedate lifestyle and can't accomodate the dog's exercise needs.

Don't get a BC if you like going to the bathroom alone. Mine opens doors, too. Sometimes on my guests.

Don't get a BC if you can't understand the difference between prey drive and the instinct to herd, and control each accordingly. (A BC chasing and biting children is not "herding"; it's just poorly behaved.)

Don't get a BC if you expect dogs to take everything with a light-hearted attitude. BCs R srs bsns.

Don't get a BC if you don't like being stared at. I mean it. There will be eyes on you at all times.

Don't get a BC if you want an extremely affectionate dog. While some are complete love sponges (like Eve) others (like Dakota) are more independent.

Do get a BC if you want a dog that's always thinking and keeping you on your toes. Do get a BC if you want superb companionship from an animal with such uncanny intelligence, you're amazed by them each day. Do get a BC if you like training dogs and have an interest in dog behavior, because these guys give you so much to study.

 

[jesirose]

Don't get an Eskie if you don't like talking to strangers - everyone either wants to know what Sadie is, or tell me they had an Eskie!

 

[Punkygirl0101]

Suspiciousness or sharpness toward strangers when not socialized enough
Scrappiness toward strange dogs
Stubbornness
Notorious housebreaking difficulties
Digging holes
Barking
Serious back/spinal problems

Completely agree

Except with:

A distinctive doggy odor

Mine do not have any kind of doggy odor at all. And I have smelled friend's dogs (not dachshunds) who smell HORRIBLE! I have tried telling them, a change in diet could stop that.

 

[Juicy]

Completely agree

Except with:

Mine do not have any kind of doggy odor at all. And I have smelled friend's dogs (not dachshunds) who smell HORRIBLE! I have tried telling them, a change in diet could stop that.

Yeah Princess doesn't get that odor eiher!!

 

[Romy]

Dont get a wirehaired pointing griffon if you:

don't want a beard full of toilet water dropped in your lap

don't like barking

don't want a dog that smells like a dog

 

[puppydog]

2 am must b the magic time! I've had two days in a row of 3 am wakeups from Summer. Except she didn't want to play, she was busy 'guarding' and letting me know she heard a weird noise (that I never heard).

Yes! I get that too. The bark is more like a little "buff ........ buff" :rofl1:

 

[maybe532]

Don't get a Newfie/Golden Mix if:
you don't want to vacuum daily
and don't mind constantly unclogging your vacuum
you don't like grooming your dog
you think holes in your backyard are ugly
and that muddy paws don't look great on your kitchen floor
you get your feelings hurt if your dog loves everyone nearly as much as they love you
you like going to the bathroom alone

Don't get a Lucy (terrier mix):
if you want a dog that isn't a snuggle bug
if you don't like giving belly rubs
if you don't want to be loved unconditionally

 

[skKi]

Because Pit is nothing like any other toller I've ever met.. don't get a Pit if:

you want an affectionate dog
you want to touch your dog without it moving away from you
you want a dog that you can play with
you want a dog that responds to something that isn't food
you don't want your dog to have an over the moon obsessive love for little dogs
you would rather your dog didn't search an eat human poo on walks by the river (yargh..)
you don't want a dog that gains weight at the drop of a celery stick

 

[StillandSilent]

Don't Get an Argon if:
You want a dog who plays
You want your dog to be a "Perfect 10", if you're lucky, he might make it to an "8"
You don't like clipping nails (I swear I'm dremeling constantly)
You are embarassed easily (Why yes, that is my dog screaming like he's being slaughtered for no reason in the middle of Petsmart)
You aren't willing to devote yourself to remedial socialization
You want a canine alarm system (What? Someone's knocking at the door? Zzzzzzz)
You want multiple dogs. Not going to happen with him
You want a speed demon
You don't enjoy being slowly pushed out of your bed at night
You want your dog to be friendly to everyone
You mind people staring at or talking about your dog
You mind repeating "He's a whippett/bassett mix. No, a whippett. Like a halfsize Greyhound. A Whippett. Every time you go anywhere
You want to leave hims outside on a chain for 5 years, then dump him because you think he might freeze to death this winter. (Oh wait, those were the last idiots who had him)

 

[ma-vie-en-vert]

Don't get a rottie/lab cross if...

-You don't want your socks and underwear stolen, chewed to bit and left laying all over the house
-You don't want to have to explain to the recycling people why every single plastic bottle you have is chewed up
-You don't want a dog that has huge drive but also has to be next to you at all times (a.k.a. mommy I want to run and chase, but you have to run and chase with me, otherwise i'm going to be miserable and make you miserable too)
-You don't want a dog that will cuddle with you 24/7
-You don't want a dog that you have to put to sleep before you can safely go to bed
-You don't want a dog that will protect you from EVERYTHING. Even hugs from family.
-You don't want a dog that is gentle with small animals, yet wants to eat them
-You don't want a dog that you have to protect from ignorant bsl supporters
-You don't want a dog that needs constant love and attention
-You don't want a dog that will always return the love, even when you don't want it.

 

[Toller_08]

Thought of some more after reading through this thread.

Don't get a Toller if you don't like to be stared at. Not all stare, but many do. Intently.

Don't get a Toller if you like to move about freely without a dog leaping to their feet in anticipation of something. They watch your every move.

Don't get a Toller if you want a dog who will protect you. A Toller will bark, and then find a safe place, haha.

Don't get a Toller if you like your environment to stay clean. Most find great fun in getting dirty!

Don't get a Toller if you don't want a dog prone to sensitivities. Vaccine reactions are an enormous concern in the breed, and I've also known many with terribly sensitive stomachs as well.

Don't get a Toller if you don't enjoy saying "Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever" a billion times while out with your dog in public. You can never say it just once -- strangers always seem to follow with "A Nova Scotia what?"... and then you have to repeat. If you just say Toller, they ask "what's that?", haha.

Don't get a Toller if you don't like noisy dogs. Mine aren't barky, but they definitely have an assortment of other strange noises! Most of which I find endearing, but many people don't.

Don't get a Toller if you want a dog that lives to please you. They definitely like to make you happy, but they also need to know how something will benefit them.

Don't get a Toller if you are not prepared to socialize it like you wouldn't believe when it's young.

Don't get a Toller if you're wanting an easy dog. They can be very headstrong, and love to think for themselves!

Don't get a Toller if you like a dog who learns things repetitively. They get bored with repetition, and tend to come up with all sorts of creative ways to do things!