What dog breeds do you like/dislike

[brindlerainbow]

Just wondering what breeds of dogs people like and which breeds they dont like and why.
My absolute favourites are Boxers ( havent been with out one for 28 years!!!! ). They have masses of character,behave like puppies through out thier lives, are extremely affectionate and always do something that makes me laugh even if its something they shouldnt have done!!!
Other breeds I really like are Deerhounds,Vizla's,English Pointers,German Pointers,Salukis and Border Terriers.
Breeds im not so keen on are Malamutes,Huskies or anything really tiny

[Milliesmum]

My C0ckerpoo, obviously, fantastic temperament with people and dogs alike, loves children and laps up any amount of attention, a real people dog who just wants to be with you. Very intelligent and trainable, we are often reduced to spelling certain words 'W-A-L-K, D-I-N-N-E-R', etc, because she's so quick to cotton on!

Also like border collies, dislike any out of control dog - although this is the fault of the owner not the dog! Can't bear it when people can't be bothered to train their dogs, then when they play up and embarrass them, they keep shouting at them and yanking on the poor dog's lead.

[twiglet1]

We have a mini dax he is so cute
My fav breeds are an Akita , bernease mountain dog , Maltese ,

I dislike staffs ( prob because alot of ppl like them to make them look 'hard' , I do feel so sorry for this breed also as every rehoming centre is full of them very sad
Don't like pit bulls , mastif , either :/

[hanandtill]

My favourite are rottwillers! I've grown up with them my whole life and love the breed, lots of people think they are an agresive dog but I think it really depends on the owners and the dogs up bringing.
there is no bread that I totally dislike, as I believe quite a lot of 'faults' in dogs are man made and could be excused by the owners of the dogs, the one dog I would never have though is a border collie as I know to many mental ones! But that's just my opinion

[honeybees]

I love staffies! Brillant temprement, amazing with children and exceptional on the ol' agility course!
Agree with MM and hanandtill - fault the owners and not the dogs and do not generally dislike any breed.
Do love the dogue de bordeaux though

[Sam]

I like my whippets, dont want to do anything unless you want to!!!!

[JaysMum]

GSDs ;D was brought up with one.... own dog is GSD x

I like.... Irish WH, Malamutes, Ibizan Hound (similar to Greyhound but with a more triangular head and huge ears)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibizan_Hound

Working cockers, Springers, and especially Wire haired Fox Terriers

I used to hate Boxers but thanks to pals dog, kinda like them now, but couldn't have one, far too strong for me.

I can't say i hate any breeds as I don't know them all.

[JaysMum]

Can i just add Irish Terriers on to the list please...... very handsome dogs ;D

[corrie]

Love my 3 looooopy springer spaniels ;D

[Uptown Girl]

I love loads of breeds such as
Labs
English Pointers
Irish Setters
Hungarian Visla's
Irish Wolfhound
Weimaraner's
Beagles
Rhodesian ridgebacks
English Setter
and many more ...
I don't really hate any breeds but if i had to choose one it would be the pekingese mainly because of the way over excessive breeding to change the look of the breed has resulted in bad health problems to the breeds xxx

[Tywood]

Love Border terriers that I have now, and also Old English sheepdogs, I used to breed/show/judge them but lost my last one six years ago, lovely loyal breed but lots of work keeping coats.

Theres not really a breed I dislike, but i don't like to see some breeds that are being bred over exaggerated ( wrinkles/long backs/short legs etc )

[Show Condition]

Love miniature schnauzers :0)

Dislike pitbulls & patterdale terriers :-(

[dazycutter]

there is only one breed for me....

The Red Heads

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[brindlerainbow]

Brilliant pic

[scruff]

any type of terrier...intelligent, independent and almost human with their facial expressions at times!!

[brindlerainbow]

Here's me and my Boxers Maisie & Flora up on Dartmoor

[kayjayem]

I love all dogs but my absolute favourites are standard poodles and their crosses Not keen on Huskies, Malamutes, weimeraners or some terriers but there is good in every breed. Don't like yappers or snappers whatever breed, and love a dog with character - prefer exuberant to dull!

[cheetham]

brindle,beautifull picture.
.i really didnt imagen you with long hair,not sure how i imagened you though..

[brindlerainbow]

Ha Cheetham i've just had about 3 or 4 inches cut off, although its was longer than in that pic which was taken last winter

[brt]

My favourite breed is the Russian Black Terriers, best dog i've ever owned, trying to find another but proving very hard indeed.
i may have to settle for something else, so am currently looking at Giant Schnausers and leonburgers.

I never liked JRT's until my little man came along, never snappy or yappy.
Not keen on Border Collies (runs and hides)

This is my RBT


With his little mate

[B_31]

hes huge ^^!!!! (but lovely!)


I love border collies and springers - got a cross off the two breeds.... shes nuts. (agility dog!)

[arabellaphoenix]

I adore spaniels of any type, especially the working strains.

This is my girl :-) She is a springer cross cocker (both working dog strains)

[Uptown Girl]

Very cute x

[sarahp]

We had collies, lovely dogs but not suitable for all homes, they need so much stimulation and exercise both physical and mental, and cocker spaniels, I love cuddly spaniels too. But now our sheep and hence collie days are over, OH doesn't want another cocker so we are into sighthounds - a lurcher who is collie x travellers' saluki lurcher (not our mistake but we had her from 7 weeks old) and a rescue saluki. Very beautiful and sweet natured but not that bright and with a huge chase instinct so jumps 6' fences, chases anything that moves (he nearly had a Border terrier the other day, only because it tore through us at 100mph so he just thought lunch, if he'd met it being a dog he'd have been fine) and doesn't come back when called. Not exactly easy to own, especially when you breed ponies and still have a few grazing sheep about, and live in Surrey which is full of deer!

[brt]

Thats what i mean about Collies, it's not that i don't like them but don't fit the bill for me as they need so much stimulation.
My elderly father has always had collies and last year i took 2 section A s up to him for the winter.
The collies love herding them and the ponies chase them and play back.
it's ideal for them as keeps them all happy and often the collies are lay next to the ponies in the field. Problem is, i've now lost my 2 ponies as my dad won't let them come back home!!

[hatman]

I love chocolate labs the best bonnie is the best dog ever. I also love JRT have had 2 they are hard work the lab is so much easer. I would love a basset hound but oh says NO i had one as a child she was so funny but naughty.

Dogs im not keen on are ones that bark and yap to much also dogs that jump up and are not trained

[sarahp]

Our dogs are not allowed in the fields with the livestock, but the lurcher plays games with the ponies, particularly the colts, both running up each side of the fence. The ponies could go away if they chose but don't!

[rightrein92]

i grew up never being without a border collie, my parents dog loves to come on rides with me round the farm but does tend to try and herd everything running circles round anything from the showjumps to the chickens ....hes rather confused, and i have two patterdale x jack russell terriers who love their jobs and are excellent ratters, we also love abit of terrier racing with them x

[dressagemad]

It is weird that so many people dislike Huskeys. I have two beautiful Siberian Huskey boys and they are so well behaved and such loving dogs. They were a surprise breed for us as whilst we were looking for a dog didn't necessarily know what we wanted and were bought our boys by family. They are very people orientated and whilst they do get along with other dogs do prefer each others company or that of people. I have been really firm but fair with them since pups as had heard some real horror stories that would put anyone off the breed of them being wild and a real handful but they are so adorable. My sister and I made sure to get their socialising right and give the best chance at a successful start and turn them into well behaved dogs. Their training has really paid off and have had a lot of helpful advice from dogandbone on here which has helped so much. They are a firm favourite with everyone they meet. The farrier is their best friend and brings a football with him to keep them entertained everytime he visits. They are good around the horses and really looked after one of the ponies to stop her getting bored whilst on box rest. They would keep her company and wimper at her until she responded. She looks out for them when we arrive at the yard now. They are so well mannered and would never dream of chasing the horses or upsetting them at all.

Most people think the can't recall so can't be let off the lead but mine are so responsive and obedient. They have free run of the yard whilst we are there and will play in the empty field and know the places they can't go such as the horse field/in stables or any arenas. They are intelligent and do need a lot of interaction and can't be left alone due to the fact they are so people orientated (one of the reasons we got two but they still need people with them at all times). Wouldn't change them though and have really fallen for the breed.

[thecremellosociety]

waited 13 years for our first dog and he arrived unexpectadly just over a week ago and is a true lorry dog ( patterdale)