What are three reasons your breed is.........

[mrose_s]

lol. i love borzois. russian wolfhound is the other name right?
i do think they're gorgeous.

i learnt a heap of dog names when i was really little. my auntie had a "complete dog encyclopedia" and i would sit with it for hours looking at all the pictures and reading the names. smooth collie was my favourite back then. lol

 

[mrose_s]

on the other hand. the next person that asks you could just tell them infact it isn't as dog. but a knew rare breed of donkey. see how gullable they relaly are

 

[Aussie Red]

ACDs
Shedding ( they don't blow coat they explode it for months)
Hardheadedness... Stubborn as all get out you have to understand them
Aggressiveness to both people and other dogs
barking...Thank god Whiskey is quiet because Kahlua makes up for it and she was debarked !!!
trouble making.. comes from lack of something to do
excessive compulsive behavior.. something I call their ritual of annoyance

It takes a person with more knowledge then most of how to handle these dogs. If you know what you are doing they are the greatest in the world but if you do not they become one of the worst which happens to a lot of these guys. I am glad they are not on the most popular list.

 

[Red_ACD_for_me]

ACDs
Shedding ( they don't blow coat they explode it for months)
Hardheadedness... Stubborn as all get out you have to understand them
Aggressiveness to both people and other dogs
barking...Thank god Whiskey is quiet because Kahlua makes up for it and she was debarked !!!
trouble making.. comes from lack of something to do
excessive compulsive behavior.. something I call their ritual of annoyance

It takes a person with more knowledge then most of how to handle these dogs. If you know what you are doing they are the greatest in the world but if you do not they become one of the worst which happens to a lot of these guys. I am glad they are not on the most popular list.

Exactly what I was going to say....Well said Joyce!!

 

[mrose_s]

they're VERY popular over here. like every second house has one. the only dogs that have ever acted aggresivley at me have been ACD's. i'm glad it didn't really effect me. their my favourite breed. equal there with kelpie and koolies. i dunno if i'll ever be without one now.

your right baout them being difficult. buster isn't easy but he's so sweet at home... he doesn't bark much though. only if someone is actually near the house. people just walking past he just stares down

 

[bnwalker2]

German Shepherd:
1. size
2. bad reputation (especially where I live)
3. shedding

Beagle:
1. they bark... a LOT
2. tendency to wander
3. stubborness in training

Jack Russell:
1. their reputation as "biters"
2. they also bark... a LOT
3. high energy levels

Cavalier:
I actually don't really know... I had never met one before Sammy's mom... and Sammy's only half that so I can't really say.

Sheltie:
1. barking
2. energy level and their constant need for something to do
3. shedding

 

[SizzleDog]

Dobermans... let's see.... this is all speculation of course...

1. Those that want a family dog seem to think dobes are evil, bad dogs that have exploding brainds and like to eat babies...
2. Those that want a "badass" dog will get a bully type or a rottie first.
3. People seem to think that dobes are "too big".

 

[wookie130]

Basset Hounds...popular as puppies, and then it all goes to pot from there for the breed, unfortunately. Just look at the # of basset rescues in the states! Most of the dogs are adults and seniors.

1. The drool...yes, some do drool, but not all. And when they shake their pendulous jowls, they can sling that drool six foot up onto kitchen cabinets, etc. To non-fanciers, this is hideous. To us basset people, the drool is some sort of magic elixir, which brings us laughs, and some claim it brings them good luck. Personally, while it's gross, I find it rather comical.

2. You mean they don't stay that small as adults??? What??? This is another thing a lot of people don't seem to grasp when they bring their cute little squishy basset pup home...that smooshy puppy will soon evolve into a large squishy dog on short legs, possibly as large as 75 lbs or more. And, many bassets like to pretend they're a lot smaller, and enjoy draping their saggy carcasses all over you, smother you, for a long, farty, snoring nap. :lol-sign:

3. Aaahhhrrrrooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A lonely basset hound could mean a loud, howling, mournful, barking hound. A basset really has a strong desire to be included in family activities, and really needs to belong to a pack...leaving a basset hound alone for 6-10 hours a day will make him/her miserable, and when bored and lonely, they bay, and howl. LOUDLY.

4. Bassets DO shed. Some shed A LOT. Whoever said these dogs don't shed, needs their head examined. They need a regular brushing like any other breed.

5. Potty training issues. A lot of basset owners can testify to the fact that this breed seems like it takes forever to house-train...that's because for a lot of hounds, this is true. This is an aspect that requires a bit more patience for this particular breed...although there's exceptions. Some bassets do pick up on it at the same rate as any other breed.

6. Counter-cruising, fridge opening, garbage-tipping...basset people, you know what I'm talking about. If it related to food, the basset's nose goes into over-drive, and satisfying the tummy is numero uno on the agenda in the life of this breed. Of course, this makes for obese bassets...and a fat basset, means a basset with leg and spinal problems. Bad, bad, bad!!!!!!!!!

7. "Why the heck does my basset hound flop on the sidewalk during our afternoon walk, and tries to take a nap???" Because that's what your basset FEELS like doing. Don't you know that bassets must train their OWNERS???

8. One NEEDS a fenced-in yard with this breed...unless you're prepared to take the dog out on a lead, each and every time it is outdoors. They'll follow their nose into the sunset, and never look back, if you don't.

9. The infamous "houndie smell." Personally, this isn't an issue for me, as any hound I've known isn't stinky. Here's a suggestion to those who think bassets smell funky...feed the dog a good food, bathe and groom regularly, wipes, and KEEP THOSE EARS CLEAN!!! Clean the ears once weekly, to keep infections and gunk at bay. This makes for a much more fragrant companion.

I couldn't imagine life without a basset. To me, they define comedy, devotion, and all things enduring. There are A LOT of folks out there that disagree with me.

 

[bubbatd]

I'm really surprised that Irish Setter owners and breeders haven't done more for the breed. I grew up with one . Beautiful dog , but dumb as a rock !! When he died , ( I was 13 ...) I researched other hunting dogs for my Dad and found Golden Retrievers.

 

[Bob4eva]

Pit bulls are banned here so thats one reason they're not popular!

 

[basset]

Basset Hounds...popular as puppies, and then it all goes to pot from there for the breed, unfortunately. Just look at the # of basset rescues in the states! Most of the dogs are adults and seniors.

1. The drool...yes, some do drool, but not all. And when they shake their pendulous jowls, they can sling that drool six foot up onto kitchen cabinets, etc. To non-fanciers, this is hideous. To us basset people, the drool is some sort of magic elixir, which brings us laughs, and some claim it brings them good luck. Personally, while it's gross, I find it rather comical.

2. You mean they don't stay that small as adults??? What??? This is another thing a lot of people don't seem to grasp when they bring their cute little squishy basset pup home...that smooshy puppy will soon evolve into a large squishy dog on short legs, possibly as large as 75 lbs or more. And, many bassets like to pretend they're a lot smaller, and enjoy draping their saggy carcasses all over you, smother you, for a long, farty, snoring nap. :lol-sign:

3. Aaahhhrrrrooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A lonely basset hound could mean a loud, howling, mournful, barking hound. A basset really has a strong desire to be included in family activities, and really needs to belong to a pack...leaving a basset hound alone for 6-10 hours a day will make him/her miserable, and when bored and lonely, they bay, and howl. LOUDLY.

4. Bassets DO shed. Some shed A LOT. Whoever said these dogs don't shed, needs their head examined. They need a regular brushing like any other breed.

5. Potty training issues. A lot of basset owners can testify to the fact that this breed seems like it takes forever to house-train...that's because for a lot of hounds, this is true. This is an aspect that requires a bit more patience for this particular breed...although there's exceptions. Some bassets do pick up on it at the same rate as any other breed.

6. Counter-cruising, fridge opening, garbage-tipping...basset people, you know what I'm talking about. If it related to food, the basset's nose goes into over-drive, and satisfying the tummy is numero uno on the agenda in the life of this breed. Of course, this makes for obese bassets...and a fat basset, means a basset with leg and spinal problems. Bad, bad, bad!!!!!!!!!

7. "Why the heck does my basset hound flop on the sidewalk during our afternoon walk, and tries to take a nap???" Because that's what your basset FEELS like doing. Don't you know that bassets must train their OWNERS???

8. One NEEDS a fenced-in yard with this breed...unless you're prepared to take the dog out on a lead, each and every time it is outdoors. They'll follow their nose into the sunset, and never look back, if you don't.

9. The infamous "houndie smell." Personally, this isn't an issue for me, as any hound I've known isn't stinky. Here's a suggestion to those who think bassets smell funky...feed the dog a good food, bathe and groom regularly, wipes, and KEEP THOSE EARS CLEAN!!! Clean the ears once weekly, to keep infections and gunk at bay. This makes for a much more fragrant companion.

I couldn't imagine life without a basset. To me, they define comedy, devotion, and all things enduring. There are A LOT of folks out there that disagree with me.

Terrific post, completely agree

 

[SisMorphine]

Greyhounds:
1) Energy Level: people think they are hyper spazzes since they were bred to run, but Wally is by far the lowest energy dog I have ever come across.
2) They're breakable: again, people mistakenly think that these dogs are easily breakable because of their thin features, when actually they are very hardy dogs
3) Prey drive. Though it can vary, you still can never fully trust a Greyhound with a small dog, cat, or other small animal.

Akita (mix)
1. BAD attitude/difficult temperment
2. The fur
3. Reputation: which unfortunately I can't blame people for believing. They are a very dominant and difficult dog and most people should not own an Akita. I would much rather have people be afraid of the breed than to think they're all Labs with more fur and go out and get one. Rather, I would much rather people would learn to RESPECT dogs, but we all know that's not going to happen.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
1. Not common, can be difficult to find a breeder, especially one who will let the pups outside of his own circle. You often have to know someone to get one.
2. The excessive drive and energy of a true working dog. They are either on full blast, or they're off. There's rarely an in between moment.
3. They're a bulldog and therefore very easily mistaken for the ever-feared "pit bull." I am asked on a daily basis (rather I am often TOLD on a daily basis) that Athena is a pure bred pit bull (uhhh . . . no such thing, but whatever) and when I tell the people that no, she is not, they always say "good, I don't like those mean pit bulls."

 

[Danegirl2208]

Great Dane
Size- A lot of people dont want and dont know how to handle a 140+lb dog
Financial Concerns- bigger dogs equal bigger vet bills ect.
Lifespan

and others im sure

 

[Beanie]

I've been thinking about this for a while (because my first response was "I dunno why not! They're awesome!!") and came up with these for shelties.

- Size. A lot of people do not want a small dog. 13.5 is not that small in my opinion, but it's not what some people want. They think small dog = fragile. I am here to tell you Auggie is not fragile! (And thank God, because if he was, he would be very very broken.)

- Size! People think shelties ARE small dogs; to me a sheltie is a lot like a corgi - not a small dog, just short. Shelties have a lot of chutzpah, a lot of personality, and a lot of energy. So people think a sheltie is going to be a nice cuddly little apartment dog... and then they get a small chunk of terror! Whoops!

- Lack of knowledge/new breed. Shelties as we know them are only about 100 years old, which is super young compared to lots of breeds; most people ask me if Auggie is a miniature collie! =P Since most people aren't really informed about them, they're not popular; because they're not popular, people aren't informed! It's like a catch 22...


So after I came up with those reasons and read the rest of this thread, I saw Kai's and Laurelin's posts... and felt stupid because I completely forgot about the shedding. XD
And I didn't even think of barking... while Auggie isn't a problem barker, Kota and Happy are (MAJORLY).*facepalm*

So I will definitely add the hair, shedding, and grooming requirements to the list. (I've had people talk about what they're looking for in a dog, and a sheltie sounds great until they get to "Oh and I don't want to have to BRUSH it ALL the TIME." Nevermind!!)
Barking I tentatively add; if you don't want a dog that barks, don't get a sheltie. If you happen to get one that doesn't bark, party all night!!

 

[Melissa_W]

I've been thinking about this for a while (because my first response was "I dunno why not! They're awesome!!") and came up with these for shelties.

- Size. A lot of people do not want a small dog. 13.5 is not that small in my opinion, but it's not what some people want. They think small dog = fragile. I am here to tell you Auggie is not fragile! (And thank God, because if he was, he would be very very broken.)

- Size! People think shelties ARE small dogs; to me a sheltie is a lot like a corgi - not a small dog, just short. Shelties have a lot of chutzpah, a lot of personality, and a lot of energy. So people think a sheltie is going to be a nice cuddly little apartment dog... and then they get a small chunk of terror! Whoops!

- Lack of knowledge/new breed. Shelties as we know them are only about 100 years old, which is super young compared to lots of breeds; most people ask me if Auggie is a miniature collie! =P Since most people aren't really informed about them, they're not popular; because they're not popular, people aren't informed! It's like a catch 22...


So after I came up with those reasons and read the rest of this thread, I saw Kai's and Laurelin's posts... and felt stupid because I completely forgot about the shedding. XD
And I didn't even think of barking... while Auggie isn't a problem barker, Kota and Happy are (MAJORLY).*facepalm*

So I will definitely add the hair, shedding, and grooming requirements to the list. (I've had people talk about what they're looking for in a dog, and a sheltie sounds great until they get to "Oh and I don't want to have to BRUSH it ALL the TIME." Nevermind!!)
Barking I tentatively add; if you don't want a dog that barks, don't get a sheltie. If you happen to get one that doesn't bark, party all night!!

hehe! I think the same thing, because none of the so called negative aspects of owning a Sheltie bother me at all. I don't mind the brushing and shedding and the barking doesn't bother me either. But I know it bothers other people. Their outstanding personalities make up for it, in my book. They are definitely the breed for me.

 

[noludoru]

AND ADD THAT THEY THINK THEY ARE LAP DOGS WHICH IS GREAT FOR ME!!!

No Dobe owner I've ever met has considered that a problem. I would never intentionally search out a dog that would not sit on my lap, regardless of size. I've had massive dogs sitting on my lap, and it's a bit uncomfortable, but totally worth it. It would be a huge shock to me NOT to have a dog that thinks I'm its couch. My cats already are urging me to eat more so that all three of them can fit on my lap together!

Mafia and Brattina are completely right on the reasons why people don't want Cockers.. you guys challenge my notions of Cockers when I first joined, and now I realize they're not all the freaking nutcases I've had experience with. Brattina is also right about GSDs.. shedding is the #1 reason!!! (Except for their "gangsta" rep) Shedding was basically the biggest reason I don't want one, even though I adore their temperaments (well-bred, -trained, and -socialized) shedding is the real kicker.. with three cats, two of which just go crazy in the shedding department, a GSD would add to the hell that is sandwich with a sidedish of fur.

 

[Kmh1]

Manchester Terriers (others already covered the ACD really well!)

Relatively few breeders--most of them very responsible so it can be time consuming and perhaps expensive to get one

Need tons of socialization to not be too shy or too aggressive. Some can also be quite "barky"

Very fine coat so they get cold easily

The most quick growing, thickest, craziest toe nails you can imagine!

 

[PAWZ]

Border Collie
1) high energy - the number one reason they end up in rescue
2) the need for a job even if they have to disassemble the house themselves to find one-number 3 reason they end up in rescue
3) "herding" everything in sight kids, cats, cars- the number 2 reason they end up in rescue
4) Shedding
5) High energy
6) High energy
7) sound sensitivity
With the making of the movie "Babe" this breed moved from relative obscurity to super star of the "I gotta have" list. Sadly puppy millers were more than willing to crank out the over the top, dysplastic, shy, sound sensitive puppies.
Families wanted cute fluffy black and white puppies just like the ones in the movie and ended up with 4 legged dynamos that never settled, herded the kids, cats, cars, bikes, airplanes, leaves, shadows, ceiling fans, rafters ect. Ate their furniture, rugs, wall board between rooms and anything else they could come in tooth range of. Before ending up outside chained, dumped on the road or at a shelter. Then AKC struck and decided to degrade the breed further, fluffy, stumpy legged, round headed black and white mockeries of the breed that for the most part couldnt herd their way out of a paperbag if someone else held it open for them. Fortunately for lovers of this wonderful breed there are still people out there that breed for working ability and not looks.

 

[hollydog]

Yorkshire Terriers:

1. People really associate them as "yappy dogs". They really aren't. Any dog will bark if it's under exercised, bored, or poorly trained.

2. People think that they are "unpredictable". Alot of people associate this with any small dog. They think they're aggressive, and mean. Don't ask my why, because my 2 Yorkies are the sweetest things on earth.

3. Size I suppose. People with children, or people with other dogs can't have such a small dog because they are "easily broken". A well bred Yorkie is a sturdy, hardy little dog, believe it or not!!!

4. Can I add a fourth? Grooming. Yorkies require tons of grooming, and it's not a challenge to be taken on lightly. Unless you're willing to shave them down every month or so, you have to brush them daily.

Puppymillers have really ruined this breed. They sell neurotic, barking, psycho little energy balls, and people think "Oh geeze, I don't want one of those ruining my house." But everyone wants a little dog to carry around in a purse, so they get them anyway, and realize that they aren't what they thought, and get rid of them.


Siberian Husky

1. Energy. These guys are fireballs. They require quite a bit of exercise daily, with not only physical, but mental stimulation as well.

2. Dog/Pet agression. They have the reputation of being "cat killers". If socialized from a young age, most huskies can learn to respect, and love cats, and other animals!

3. Shedding. They shed like mad, and alot of people just can't handle it.

After "Snow dogs" and "8 below" everyone wants a husky! Then they realize what a challenge they are, and throw them out on the street, or put them in shelters.

 

[Cheza]

Great Dane:

Size: Leads to endless countersurfing sessions, things have to be placed well over 4' off the ground to avoid disaster, food costs more, supplies cost more, vet costs more, and to a lot of people their size is simply intimidating. They can be difficult to walk, and God forbid that 140lb dog on the end of your leash catches sight of a nearby squirrel.

Health problems: Bloat/GDV, wobblers, hip displaysia... many, many more.

Other than that I don't know. Some danes are quite noisy (and have big voices to go with it) but Cheza is nearly silent except when she "Roo-o-o-oooo"s to us in the mornings. She rarely barks. A lot of danes shed like crazy (the ones I know anyway) and again Cheza isn't that bad but I think she's a bit of a mutant I really think it's just their sheer size that deters most.