Dog Breeds

[starfire]

If you have a dog what kind do you have and can you tell me what you think about the breed. I can look up information and I have about breeds but I want to know what you think as a owner of that breed.

I will probley be going to the dog pound when I get better to start checking out dogs. I really miss not haveing on with me. I really want another Boston Terrier. But I am also thinking about; Boxer, Pug, Westy, Beagle and a couple of more.

Do you know anything aboout these dogs or what can you tell me about yours?

Thanks

[kyosa]

I've had three German Shepherds and really liked them EXCEPT for the #^$! shedding. The Shepherds were the only purebred dogs we've ever had. Our dog now is a Schnauzer/Terrier mix. He looks completely Schnauzer, just a bit larger. A Schnauzer on steroids, if you will. He's a great dog. He's bonded to me a bit more than to Wonder Woman, but he likes her too. He's pretty calm and not 'yappy' like little dogs sometimes are. A very loyal and devoted companion. I had Beagles as a kid and they're good dogs, too. However, they're hunters and might be more prone to roam. As I remember, they can also be a bit hard-headed and stubborn, but that may be just the ones I had.

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Sept 17, 2008 21:56:31 GMT -5 starfire said:

But I am also thinking about; Boxer, Pug, Westy, Beagle and a couple of more.

Do you know anything aboout these dogs or what can you tell me about yours?

Thanks

Boxers are nice dogs, very smart and quick to learn, very loyal. You do have to watch the wrinkles that they are kept clean and dry (if the dog gets wet)

Pugs are sweet but have breathing problems (specially in the heat),

Westies tend to run a bit on the hyper side, but are livley lil sparks of love. They tend to attach to one person, rather than to a whole family.

Beagles are fun, active and do tend to roam. Yes, Kyosa, they are "hardheaded" as they are bred to work alone, rather than closley with people. I had beagles ONCE... never again. lol

When I was showing dogs, I was lucky enough to experience many breeds, as I would board and show them for other people.

The breeds I currently have are
Collie: Calm, loyal, dependable. They do shed though, and take more hair care than a short haired breed.

Rottwieller/mix: Hyper, but loving and loyal. Very protective of me. Low maintainance.

Great Pyrenese: Fairly calm, but still a "pup" so gets rowdy now and then and wants to play. Gentle and acceptionally fast learner. Does shed, and needs regular brushing.

Kaza

[Kathy]

The only one of those choices that I've ever had was Beagles and I loved them dearly. The 'down' side is if you get a puppy or one with some separation issues-they LOVE to chew and will totally destroy things like the wood ends on your couch or a dining room table leg in a matter of hours.
But as far as loyalty and lovability; they are real sweethearts.
Like others have said, they are a hunting breed so they do love to roam but if you've got a fenced back yard, that might not be an issue.

I have Lucky a Cardigan Corgi and Goldie a Papillon/Cocker mix now and both are pound puppies & I really have been blessed with two of the smartest, sweetest most loving dogs.

Other than one time when I chose a purebred Cocker Spaniel(my sweet ChiChi), all of my dogs have been adopted rescues.
If you go to a pound,you may end up with a dog that just tugs at your heartstrings even though it wasn't a breed you'd have ever thought you would adopt.
That's how I ended up with Lucky!

I think now that you're feeling better and recovering from the surgery, you would really enjoy having a little companion.
Good Luck and of course we want pics if you do adopt a new best friend.

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I've never had smaller dogs, so I can't offer any opinions on the breeds you listed, and as far as I'm concerned, there is only ONE kind of dog worth having, and that's a Dobie! LOL! I'm not much help!

I know whatever kind of dog you get, you'll give it a great home and lots of love, and better yet if you can get one from a shelter or rescue place. It's especially hard to place adult (or mostly grown) dogs a lot of times because most people want puppies, but an adult dog is already housetrained, has gotten through the chewing stage, and will love you all the more because you "rescued" him from a bad situation. At least that's always been my experience.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

~Lannie

[starfire]

I am going to try to be open about the dogs if I see one I really want it won't matter what breed it is. I am just trying to think about the different breeds just in case I see one that I am thinking about.

Kaz - My step-grandmother showed dogs in Little Rock, AR as long as I knew her until she died years ago. I wish she was here for me to ask her questions. I knew I will get the right one.

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Starfire..... what do you want in a dog? What activities do you want to do with your dog? what kinda atmosphere will it have? I could give suggestions if I had an idea what you wanted in a dog....

Kaza

[momo]

We love Schnausers. We have had 3 and they have all been great. They do have a tendency to "adopt" one person in the family as their favorite. They like everyone though. DH's aunt did have one that was mean, but we've never had that problem with ours. The schnauser we have now is part terrier/part sch. She was dumped at the cemetery and is a great dog. She adores DH!

We have also had a German shepherd for 8 years now. She was also dumped at the cemetery and found her way here. She is the sweetest dog and won't bark at anyone. She loves all people and critters. The cats actually lay on her and groom her face. They love her so much.

I prefer cats, but I have to admit I have a big soft spot for these sweeties.