Top 10 Favorite Purebreds - Top 10 Least

[adojrts]

Basically I like all dogs that are nice well behaved/trained dogs regardless of size or breed.
I prefer working dogs that do the job that they were bred for and love seeing them do that job well. Whether it be a herding breed, a working terrier or a sled dog etc.
Of course I love JRT's, BUT I can't stand Jrts that are the rotten, snappy, aggressive and just plainly very poor examples of my breed (sadly those seem to be EVERYWHERE. Hell I have known too many that way, I know several that are National Champions in Conformation, also proven Working dogs and they are idiots and hyper!!!! Nope not what I want nor will breed from etc. If ya can't live with it....................???
And regardless of breed, I also can't stand a dog so stupid it can't find the front door or know if anyone is home or not.
I have met awesome examples and poor examples of countless breeds, I try not to judge a breed by a few poor ones that I have met. And appreciate those awesome examples when I do meet them.
And I try to look past to the true dog (although that can be so hard to see often) when a dog has been raised and trained by the ignorant or stupid.

My list of favs:
Jrts
Border Collies
Shiba's
Aussie's
Tollers
Mal's
Sled dogs

 

[daaqa]

What's with all the small breed hate? LOL For the most part small breeds are all I am interested in as I want to be able to easily transport, pick up, clean up after ect.

hate? i was actually quite impressed at how varied most people's lists are [big, little, etc]! haha.

I don't really dislike any dog breeds but I can't easily picture myself with wirecoated terriers like the Cesky Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Westie, Skye Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, and others in that group. Though I like meeting well behaved dogs of those breeds.

whenever sylvie starts misbehaving, i just blame it on the dandie dinmont in her. crazy hunting dog! hahaha.

 

[showpug]

Favorites:

1. Pugs

2. Bulldogs (English only)

3. Brussels Griffons

4. Border Terriers

5. Bullmastiffs

6. Great Danes

7. Bouviers

8. Otterhounds

9. Irish Wolfhounds

10. Rottweilers

Not for me:

1. Beagles

2. Border Collies

3. Aussies

4. GSD's

5. Maltese

6. Daschunds (excpet the wire coats, I LOVE those)

7. Labs

8. Huskys

9. German Shorthair Pointers

10. yorkies

 

[mrose_s]

okay. my top ten are in no particular order because i really can't pick

koolie
kelpie
cattle dog
border collie
bull terrier
english setter
red setter
german shorthaired pointer
petite basset griffon vandeen
pitbulls

 

[mrose_s]

not for me

goldens
labs
GSD's
beagles
english bulldog
boston terrier
pug
english mastiffs
schipperke
poodles

 

[bigdaddyTank]

Favorites
1. Alaskan Malamute
2. St Bernard
3. Mastiff's
4. Newfies
5. Great Danes
6. GSD
7. Dobermans
8. Bernese Mountain Dog
9. Samoyed
10. Boxer

Dont like
1. APBT
2. Chows
3. Any toy's, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Papillon's, Etc.
4. Poodles
5. Jack Russell
6. ACD's
7. Cocker Spaniels
8. Collies
9. Schnauzer's
10. Pretty much all terriers

 

[midnightbirdgirl]

I don't hate small dogs, some small dogs are great! I prefer medium for myself.
To say least favorite does not meant I would never own such a dog, because dogs are all individual.
Remember this is a personal preference thing, what dog will fit most into ones life, not what is necessarily the best breed overall.
MBG

 

[drmom777]

Favorites:
Treeing Walker Coonhounds
Bluetick Coonhounds
Black and Tan Coonhounds
Redbone Coonhounds
English Coonhounds
Plotts
Scottish Terriers
Sealyhams
Spinone Italianos
Irish Water Spaniels

Least Favorites:

Anything that yaps
So, any size of poodle, shelties, either kind of Collie,most Beagles (mine, who I love is surprisingle quiet), Min Pins,etc. If it yaps, I will admire it from afar, but I don't want it in my house (I might make an exception in certain cases and wear earplugs or something!) My Coonhound, with his foghorn has the perfect voice. When he gets going, he even does tremolo.

 

[Doggies4Evers]

I enjoy small meg large dogs. though I would need really well trained big dogs for my height lol

 

[Danegirl2208]

My Favorites(only 4)
Great Dane
American Pit bull Terrier (though i have yet to own one(*tear*), i can honestly say that they rank equal to danes with me)
Doberman Pinscher
German Shepherd Dog




I Dont like saying "Least Favorite" as i like all dogs in their own ways...these are just breeds i PERSONALLY would never own.
Poodles
Saint Bernard, Newfie- the grooming and all that hair!..call me lazy i guess LOL
and basically anything small and yappy

 

[milos_mommy]

favs:

Jack Russell Terrier
Border Collie
Australian Shepherd
German Shepherd
Labrador Retriever
Mastiffs, pretty much any type
American Bulldog
Catahoula Leopard
Weimeranier
Coton De Tulear

least favorites:

Poms
Chiuahua (spl?)
American Eskimo ( i owned one for 16 years, and he was the most amazing dog, but i've never met another eskie that i've liked)
Akita
Chow Chow
Shar Pei
Japanese Chin
Pekenese
Greyhounds
toy/mini poodles
Samoyed

i dislike aloof type, unsocial dogs. i want a dog that's going to want to be with me all the time, touching me, playing, etc.

it was very hard to pick ten favorites.

 

[Doggies4Evers]

Wow 10 whole pages I am making a huge list of my likes and dislikes.
However I stand by I love all dogs. I just cant own every breed.
Everyone has different life styles and wouldnt be fair to the breed, etc.

 

[LhasaLover]

This is a really interesting thread!! :hail:

I'd always had big dogs when I was younger - my Lhasa is my first small one, and I have to say she opened up a whole new world for me. And, yes, transportability is a HUGE factor for me, especially since I'm not as young & strong as I used to be. And she *knows* she was born to sit on my left thigh when we're driving the car - can't do that with a big dog. She's also not a yapper, biter, or aggressive; she's a real little lady and is wonderful with both cats & dogs of all sizes, as long as they're well-behaved.

My Fav's -
Rottweilers - never met one I didn't like
German Shepherds - for their integrity
Dobermans - for their intelligence & grace
Malamutes
Yorkies
Papillons
Maltese
Irish Setters
Havanese
Tibetan Terriers

Least Fav's -
Pit bulls - sorry, too many bad owners (including my nephew) & too unpredictable
Labs - great dogs, but WAYYYYY too much energy, for too long, for me
Beagles
Bichons
Most terriers
Bulldogs & Boxers
Chinese Pugs
Chihuahuas

 

[pitbullpony]

10 Faves 10 Least

1. Central Asian Shepherd (what I have now)
2. APBT
3. SBT
4. Beauceron (might be getting one soon - co-ownership for Sch comp)
5. Cane Corso
6. Presa Canario
7. ACD (for when I don't have children to herd and I want to compete in Sch)
8. Doberman (if I can find the heavy bone; slimmer chest, European type)
9. AST
10. BRT/Giant Schnauzer/PRT/Patterdale/Jagd/German Pinscher
(couldn't make up my mind).

10 least;

1. Golden Retriever
2. Mini/toy Poodle
3. Mini Pinscher
4. English Bulldog
5. Sheltie
6. Affenpinscher
7. Xolo
8. Bichon
9. Chinese Crested
10. Yorkie

Sorry to all those that made the least favourite list; these are the dogs that I would NOT have as a household companion, they definitely suit other people though.

 

[House Of Jurai]

This is tough, really hard to narrow down to just 10.

1.) Japanese Akita Inu: My breed, wonderful companions, smart, elegant and beautiful. Almost born housebroken, quiet as church mice. Very affectionatde but not sticky. Wonderful.

2.) Shikoku Inu: A little smaller and more "rustic" than a Akita. Beutiful and enchantic all the same. Awesome little mountain dogs.

3.) South Russian Ovcharka: Love the shaggy faced look. Beautiful, the attitude of a Caucasian with an even better more consistant look. Love them.

4.) Samoyed: Beautful spitz breed. Very loving an affectionate to boot.

5.) Pug: The snort, they fart, they lick. Big molosser in a small package.

6.) Japanese Chin: The Kabuki Samurai of toys.

7.) Tosa: Especially in jet black. My favorite of the big molossers. Everything I love about OEM's with a Japanese flavor.

8.) Poodle: The most versatile breed on Earth.

9.) Dobermann: Kind of the German breeds. Wonderful guard dog, elegant and strong.

10.) Bulldog: Love the attitude and human expression.


Least favorite:

1.) Bandog: pure BS, what the hell?
2.) Any designer "breed": Just what the world needs, mega buck mutts.
3.) JRT's : Everyone i have ever seen has been just a pure a$$hole.
4.) Estrella Moutain Dog: I really don't know much about them other than they are as ugly as hell.
5.) The various "APBT" varients. Cane Corso, Canario whatever. The perfect answer to a question no one asked.

 

[planet molosser]

Favorite :

Central Asian Shepherd dogs the dog of legends natural protectors great family guardians.

Collies Grew up on Lassie.

GSDS Miss Rin Tin Tin great all round worker.

Basset First dog I got age 3 years old.

Fila after spending one week with them they are wonderfull faithfull dogs.

Fila SAO great cattle dog very natural protector.

DDBX Just fell in love with Turner in Hooch. OPPS

American Bulldogs remind me of the Little Rascals and very intelligent dogs.

Thai Ridgeback so unique and great normal size dogs that do well in hot weather.

10 are for all the rescues ive done in shelters from unknown heritage they are all the best.

I dont have least favorite breeds but dont like high maintence dogs, dogs too small, or dogs with short life spans.
I do have some rare molossers I would NEVER own due to the dog politics in that breed where least favorite people are there vs breeds.

 

[Ladychaos]

Top 10 favorites

1. pit bull terrier
2. siberian husky
3. Alaskan malamute
4. Rottweiler
5. Doberman Pinscher
6. Akita
7. English Bulldog
8. Dalmatian
9.Bull terrier
10.Pembroke welsh corgi (EIN!)

Top 10 least favorites

1.Pomeranians
2. Jack russel terrier (cute but insane)
3. Any "pomchi, doodle" dogs
4.Dandie Dinmont Terrier (I think they are so ugly... sorry)
5.Chinese cresteds (bald dogs freak me out...)
6. pekingese... seriously...
7. Spoiled yorkies.. i like dogs treated like dogs... mainly my neighbors "teacup" one...
8.maltese... dont like the haircut looks a lot like a lhasa apso (i dont know show dogs...)
9.shih tsu
10. and bichon frise

i guess i am just not a floofy dog person. Most ofem on the list i just would not own

 

[Bob4eva]

My favies:
1.Staffie's - my cass is a staffie mix,plus all the staffs ive met have been doofus'es and very good with kids.
2.Pit bulls - because every dog should be given a second chance.
3.Aussie's - I had one as a child,he rawked.
4.Chow-chows - They're like big teddy-bears!
5.boston terriers - I just think there cool.
6.Border terriers - How can you look at there wittle wfaces and NOT think they're cool?
7.Dalmatians - there groovy all over.
8.English bull-dogs - they remind me of old men.
9.Jack russel terrier - They're small dogs that think there big. :lol-sign:
10.Chihuahua's - same reason.
My worst dogs:
1.Poodles - I really dislike any dog that is named froo-froo
2.Yorkies - all yorkies seem to hate me.

And thats about it,as you can see,Im way biased towards terriers and bullys.

 

[Dekka]

#1 Jack Russells Of course..but NOT the right dog for everyone. (they should be stable though, drivey independent and fearless)
the rest in no particular order
Basenjis Cool dogs!
Border Collies Always wanted one but as a kid my dad said they looked like mutts (so he got me a mutt, go figure)
Long haired whippet I like the non naked version
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Have to be the happiest cutest things ever!
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers well actually these would probably be #2. Awesome dogs and I am not normally a fan of retrievers. Not as goofy and do not love EVERYONE the way many retrievers do. And smaller.
Australian ShepardMet many I really liked
ACD not a fan of the look, but man they are some smart dogs. (and gotta love that attitude)
Staffies drivey fun dogs.
Dalmation great dogs if you can handle the shedding.

I seem to love easy to groom drivey athletic dogs..

As for least faves.
Any dogs that have/need -High grooming requirments.
-loves every human they see to the point of
distraction
-no drive
-Yappy (and no JRTs are not yappy)

 

[StunnedMonkey]

Well, I'm completely offended by this thread. Ten freaking pages and not a soul (that I noticed) mentioned my Wheaten Terrier. I can accept that it's no one's favorite, but you'd think that someone could at least step up and hate it?

Harrumph. We're taking our ball and going home. There's nothing worse than being ignored.