Why shouldn't people get your breed....?

[~Jessie~]

Reasons not to have a chi:

High Energy
Clingy... they love attention and being by your side
If not exercised properly, they have a tendency to gain weight
They can be DA
They get the zoomies daily... they rip through the house like maniacs and bark at each other
If not properly socialized, they can be weary of strangers.

Hmmm... I can't really think of much else.

 

[ToscasMom]

Well you don't want a collie if you never want to groom your dog personally and professionally.

You don't want a collie if you mind very much having your butt nipped or poked now and then.

You don't want a collie if you don't like a dog who wants to be involved with everything going on.

You don't want a Collie if you don't like a dog that has a lot to say, not only via barking, but moaning, groaning, loud yawns and other assorted Chewbacca and air-clacking noises.

You don't want a Collie if you don't plan on obedience training your dog.

You don't want a Collie if you don't have a place for the dog to run and herd imaginary things.

You don't want a Collie if you don't want a dog that needs to be close to the family. Collies would do horribly as outdoor dogs. For one thing, they would make your neighbors go deaf.

 

[matthewmitchell]

Reasons not to have a Dobe, based on MY opinion and MY experiences.....

clingy (orson must be touching you a large percentage of the time, and my last boy was the same)

high energy

has a fairly short life expectancy

sheds little hairs everywhere anytime of the year

prejudices from people

high chance of male/male aggression

Other than the short life, these things aren't a bother to me personally.......it's all about what YOU want/expect in a dog.

Those terrible hairs! Everywhere! I brush mine atleast once every few days and he still leaves them everywhere he goes. oh well, I guess atleast they aren't like white and over and inch long.

I really enjoy having my doberman and his dobe reputation but sometimes it's downright annoying how scared people are of them. I'm glad he guards my house and everything but sometimes if someone stops by who generally doesn't, like a plumber or internet guy or something I have to watch them cringe and sweat while he watches them and they kind of fake laugh at him like they are trying to be comfortable. If I am at the house and I tell Apollo that the person is ok, he just wants to go up and sniff them and probably give them a lick, not bite their head off contrary to popular belief. Though it does have it's benefits.

These dogs are definate attention getters, I can't take him anywhere without people complimenting or talking to me about him. It's generally a very nice feeling but sometimes I just want to be left alone with him, I guess that is all a personal preferance.

The biggest problem I've noticed with him is chewing. If you leave him alone for too long he is going to start his decimation. I would love to let him roam free in my house but I can't because he will eat everything in sight so I have to crate him when I leave. This could be a training fault on my part or part of his puppyness.

 

[Laurelin]

You don't want a Collie if you don't like a dog that has a lot to say, not only via barking, but moaning, groaning, loud yawns and other assorted Chewbacca and air-clacking noises.

LOL, shelties do that too. My favorite is the goose honking sound. Trey's favorite. We'll just have conversations together in weird noises. xD

 

[shadowfacedanes]

Reason's NOT to get a Dane:

They are velcro dogs. If you can't handle a dog that needs to have you in his/her sight at all times, DON'T get a dane.

They drool. If you are a neat freak or find slingers repulsive, DON'T get a dane.

They're HUGE. If you cannot share your home with a dog the size of another full grown man, DON'T get a dane.

They're expensive. If you're not willing to put out a lot of money for health care and quality food, DON'T get a dane.

They're clumsy. If your house is like a museum and you have priceless knicknacks on tables, they're gonna get broken. Danes are bulls in a china shop while they are young, and some stay that way until they are four or so. If you can't tolerate a dog that will level everything in it's path, DON'T get a dane.

They can be destructive. I say this because even though I've always been a great puppy owner (supervision, plenty of exercise, crating when unable to supervise etc etc), my danes have always kept me on my toes. I remember one morning I let the danes out for a little recess and went to take a shower while they were outside. In the time it took me to shower and get dressed, my 3 danes and the 2 foster danes had removed all of the limbs and leaves from all of my newly planted bradford pear trees, dug up several newly planted azalea bushes and tore a panel of lattice off of the bottom of my brand new deck!! I also recall one foster dane mix who when placed in his new home destroyed a heat pump. If you can't handle living with a potential one dog wrecking crew, DON'T get a dane.

Short life spans. It's sad but true. They are the heartbreak breed. If you can't handle living with a dog that may never see a ripe old age, DON'T get a dane.

 

[milos_mommy]

LOL JRTs aren't as bad as all that. Mine don't bark, unless someone is driving in. Maybe well bred, well adjusted JRTs don't bark much. They need as much exercise as labs, border collies and many other working breeds. I have rehabbed a few (about 7) JRTs that were due to be PTS and I never spend more than 20 min a day training any of them. For obed comps I train 5 min 5 times a week, for agility 20 min 3 times a week, max, unless I am in a class. I do think you need dog savvy owners, who have a good understanding of dog behaviour.

lol, i don't know if it's that they bark a lot (When Milo's good he's not nearly as loud as the wheaten), but their bark is PIERCING.

Also, how many regular "family dog" people do you know who handle a border collie? And how many labs do you know who are seriously overweight? Plus most people i know aren't willing to put twenty minutes a a year in training their dogs. They learn much faster and are much more trainable than other breeds, but if you don't train them, you're going to have a nightmare.

 

[ACooper]

The biggest problem I've noticed with him is chewing. If you leave him alone for too long he is going to start his decimation. I would love to let him roam free in my house but I can't because he will eat everything in sight so I have to crate him when I leave. This could be a training fault on my part or part of his puppyness.

Do you give him plenty of acceptable things to chew on? Lots of toys, and things he is allowed to destroy?

Orson has destroyed a few things here, LOL......when he hit his teen age (7-8 months old) he ATE the family room couch in a matter of minutes of being unsupervised. (it's ok though, I hated that couch) He has chewed the dry wall if left to get bored, I don't want to mention how many of my kids toys that have died a horrible death in his jaws.

My best advice is to show him WHAT he is ALLOWED to chew on everytime you see him with something he ISN'T supposed to chew on, and be sure to leave him with plenty of things he is supposed to play with.

 

[ToscasMom]

LOL, shelties do that too. My favorite is the goose honking sound.

Oh yeah, the honk is a Collie signature I think. Also the clacking of thin air, which cracks me up. Tosca you want a biscuit? Clack Clack Clack! You sure? CLLLLLAAACKK CLAAACKK!

 

[Saintgirl]

A Saint Bernard is absolutely not for everyone!

THEY ARE FREAKING HUGE!!!!! At 190lbs he even outweighs my husband. Not all Saints reach this size, but the average size for a male is 175lbs. So be prepared for a dog that takes up tons of space. This includes lots of space in a car, a 2 door sport model will not fit one of these dogs!! The same as a a big truck is too hard for them to jump in and out of without a ramp because of the impact on the joints.

If you want a clean house, they are the destroyers of cleanliness!!! They will leave slingers in just about any place you can imagine, your walls, your TV, your dinner plate from a good ten feet away!!! All Saints are droolers, and any breeder who tells you different is not telling you the truth or is not breeding true Saints. Some can be drier than others, but they still will leave lovely sticky drool marks on your most prized possessions. They shed!! My husband jokes that they shed twice a year, six months in the spring and six months in the fall!

Expensive!!!!!! Any and all vet apts. cost an arm and a leg. And unfortunatley they are breed that is plagued with joint problems. So not a breed for those who do not plan ahead for those vet bills. They are also prone to bloating, a fatal condition if not treated in time. However, they do not cost a ton to feed. They eat no more than a large breed dog, like a lab or GSD. This is not so bad considering that they can weigh 100lbs more than them!!

Like alot of other dogs, they need to be with their families. Otherwise they can become very destructive. It doesn't take very long for them to dig a trench in the backyard because they have been tied outside. Or tear apart your newly renovated livingroom because he has been left home for too long again. They think that they are lap dogs, and can't understand why they
aren't They are very sensitive dogs who feel responsible for your happiness, but they also feel responsible when you are down.

Same sex DA is not uncommon. They should be the gentle giant, but not so well bred Saints are all too often DA. And this is a big responsibility with a dog who is so much larger than other dogs.

And the worst part of owning one of these creatures, they have a low life span. A 10 year old Saint is ancient. But the secret to this is to not dwell on this and love them and in returned be loved in return 1000 times more!!!

 

[MoonStr80]

On Miniature Schnauzers
Reasons:
1) Vocal, Barkers

2) Witty, Stubborn

3) High energy

4) Require weekly/monthy grooming

5) Prone to a lot medical issues

6) High Drive sniffers

7) Always need to be kept on leash if outside without fence in yard

On Aussies as what RD describe on BC pretty same with Aussies
Reasons:
1) High Energy

2) Very Protective

3) Smart

4) Easliy trained

5) Shedders

6) Daily Brush

7) high drive

 

[lilprairiemutt]

Pekingese

They have lots of hair, particularly the males.They need to be brushed or you will have a matt with legs. They don't care for strangers. They can't handle hot weather. If you are looking for a dog that can go jogging with you or spend lots of time playing fetch, this is not the dog for you. They do not care to be left alone and will often follow you from room to room.Mine seem particularly worried about me using the bathroom and are always on hand in case I should fall in and drown,LOL.They can be very stubborn, the were bred to be royalty and know it. They often want to know why you want them to do something and then would like time to consider your reasons before deciding if they are going to what you asked or are going to ignore you. People food will get their instant attention though. They are food lovers. They can have eye problems.

They become quite attached to their familes and are pretty good with tolerating children. If you are looking for a very loyal dog that likes to cuddle down on the couch with you for a day of good reading, this is the dog for you.

 

[Melissa_W]

I would say pretty much the same thing about Shelties.

Well you don't want a collie if you never want to groom your dog personally and professionally.

You don't want a collie if you mind very much having your butt nipped or poked now and then.

You don't want a collie if you don't like a dog who wants to be involved with everything going on.

You don't want a Collie if you don't like a dog that has a lot to say, not only via barking, but moaning, groaning, loud yawns and other assorted Chewbacca and air-clacking noises.

You don't want a Collie if you don't plan on obedience training your dog.

You don't want a Collie if you don't have a place for the dog to run and herd imaginary things.

You don't want a Collie if you don't want a dog that needs to be close to the family. Collies would do horribly as outdoor dogs. For one thing, they would make your neighbors go deaf.

 

[Xerxes]

Pekingese

They have lots of hair, particularly the males.They need to be brushed or you will have a matt with legs. They don't care for strangers. They can't handle hot weather. If you are looking for a dog that can go jogging with you or spend lots of time playing fetch, this is not the dog for you. They do not care to be left alone and will often follow you from room to room.Mine seem particularly worried about me using the bathroom and are always on hand in case I should fall in and drown,LOL.They can be very stubborn, the were bred to be royalty and know it. They often want to know why you want them to do something and then would like time to consider your reasons before deciding if they are going to what you asked or are going to ignore you. People food will get their instant attention though. They are food lovers. They can have eye problems.

They become quite attached to their familes and are pretty good with tolerating children. If you are looking for a very loyal dog that likes to cuddle down on the couch with you for a day of good reading, this is the dog for you.

I love those little Lions! My folks have one that's 17 and 9 months. She still thinks I'm her puppy. So don't forget they can be long lived too. And most love to bark at strangers, odd noises, and anything else out of the ordinary!

 

[StaceyWebb]

Why you shouldn't get a Boxer:
~They never, ever grow up. They are puppies until the day they die
~Short life span, 10 - 12 years is about average
~Stubborn, stubborn, stubborn. Did I mention, stubborn?
~They are the masters of disobediance. They know what they are supposed to do, but don't always feel like doing it.
~They are proficient counter-surfers
~They bounce. They spin. They wiggle. Some people get annoyed by that.
~They snort, they snore, and some drool.
~They require firm handling, because they tend to believe they are smarter than their owners (and quite a few are!)
~They do not believe they are dogs, they believe they are people, and so must be included in all family activities. They also love couches (to eat and to sleep on)
~Between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, they are hurricanes of destruction and chaos. After that, they downgrade to tropical storms.
~You absolutely must have a sense of humor to have a Boxer.
~You'll hear all the time, 'Is that a pit bull?' and 'Ooh, Boxers look mean!'
~They are a working breed and need to work, they thrive on it, they love it, and they excel in finding work if you don't give them work to do.

 

[Kmh1]

ACD

-- I agree with whats already been posted--- My ACD Blue was a rescue from a horse farm--and even though I had been around ACDs before --I remember thinking when Blue was a puppy "people get these dogs on purpose?" LOL! great but challenging dogs!

Manchester Terrier

--Wary of strangers
--velcro dogs
--Can be barky
--super thin coat --get cold easily---MUST be under the covers at night!
--Have the quickest growing, most difficult to manage toenails imaginable.
--can be prone to anesthesia sensitivity

 

[lilprairiemutt]

I love those little Lions! My folks have one that's 17 and 9 months. She still thinks I'm her puppy. So don't forget they can be long lived too. And most love to bark at strangers, odd noises, and anything else out of the ordinary!

Oh yes, they can have great longevity. Thats a good thing in my book. And yes strange things will be barked at until its sufficiently subdued. They also are convinced they are an oversized rottweiler and will take on anything. That can be bad, because they will try to defend you if there is a large dog threatening you and can get themselves torn to pieces.

 

[FoxyWench]

these are of course generalizations but here goes:

Chis:
Tendency to "yappyness", chis seem to love the sound of their own voice once they get started...
Can be Overprotective, they bond extreemly strongly to their people and if not properly socilized forget it they can be very agressive to strangers.
Tendency to be Spoilt, now this of course is their persons fault, but a spoilt chihuahua is a terrifying thing
Tendency to be Clannish, they MUCH prefer the company of other chihuahuas to other breeds and this can lead to dog agression.
They are POPULAR! meaning overbreeding causing haelth issues and behavioural problems!
VELCRO! you cant go potty without their accompnyment.
Can be difficult to housebreak

Cresteds:
Powderpuffs have quite a bit of grooming upkeep, hairless can have extreem skin issues.
teeth problems...
fairly independant, their "hound/cat like" they like cuddles, when THEY want cuddles
ACTIVE, they love to run, they run ike hounds...
High preydrive towards small animals especially rodents!
Can be extreemly difficult to housebreak
EXTREEMLY inteligent.

 

[SummerRiot]

Reasons for NOT getting a Belgian Shepherd;

1 - 99% of Belgians go through a fear/aggresion stage.. if not delt with properly you'll have one nasty dog on yoru hands

2 - can be VERY vary of strangers

3 - Males can have male to male aggresion issues

4 - Dominant breed - if they dont respect you.. you wont have a dog who listens

5 - HIGH energy - this breed wont sit at your feet peacefully unless its been busy for at least 75% of the day

6 - Can suffer from elbow/hip dysplasia, eye problems or epilepsy

7 - Males blow their coats FULLY once a year and females blow their coats FULLY twice a year(each heat cycle). Its a LOT of fur to come out at once

8 - VERY high prey drive - must lean to curb that drive into something constructive or you'll have a terror on your hands

9 - Extremely intelligent and will learn quickly - good things AND bad things. I have heard of a Belgian Terv that learned chasing shadows was fun - the owner never corrected that. The dog ended up having to be PTS because it got extremely into chasing its own shadow to the point it couldn't move without spasming trying to chase its own shadow.

10 - Need EXTENSIVE socialization from the time its a pup to about 1.5years old or you will not have a stable dog

11 - when they are mature, they can get overweight very easily by being over fed.

12 - Being a guardian breed, they will protect you with their own life. You need to train them to realize the difference between a threat and a friend.

 

[Lilavati]

Top Ten Reasons not to get an "All-American" a.k.a. a mutt

1. You don't like surprises
2. You want a dog for a specialized purpose, such as agility, hunting, etc. (may not apply with mixes of known heritage)
3. You want a puppy and you have a life-style restriction: small children, size-limit, allergies, limited time
4. You don't like answering 'I don't know' to a question you will be asked repeatedly
5. You mind people, possibly even family members, looking down their noses at your dog and/or you personally
6. You are not prepared to have people speculate on your dog's heritage from a viewpoint of extreme ignorance, usually naming the most 'vicious' breeds they can think of. Think 'that stripy coat means it must be a pit bull' or 'pointy ears like that come from german shepherds' or 'black and tan dogs are all part doberman or rottweiler'
7. You are not prepared to deal with an insurance company that won't except 'mixed breed' as an answer, or even 'blank-mix' but must insist on 'mixed with what?'
8. You live in an area or in housing with lots of breed restrictions (which usually include mixes) and don't want to worry about someone saying your dog looks like a 'blank'
9. You want a dog that has a particular look or enhances your social status (be honest)
10. You don't like surprises!

 

[Xerxes]

Oh yes, they can have great longevity. Thats a good thing in my book. And yes strange things will be barked at until its sufficiently subdued. They also are convinced they are an oversized rottweiler and will take on anything. That can be bad, because they will try to defend you if there is a large dog threatening you and can get themselves torn to pieces.

Ours would sound the alarm and then they would "back up" the Akita when he came to investigate. It was pretty funny!