What's you favourite type of Dog?

TeddyTedson · 13-09-2011 5:23pm #1

I think it's a sandy coloured retriever.

What's yours?

Justask · 13-09-2011 5:25pm

Springer

TeddyTedson · 13-09-2011 5:27pm

Justask wrote: »

Springer

Justask · 13-09-2011 5:28pm

See how could you top that

WIZE · 13-09-2011 5:34pm

westies of course

these are mine

username123 · 13-09-2011 5:46pm

Ive a massive soft spot for Springers, Lurchers, King Charles Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Chocolate Labs.....

But ultimately, my favourite TYPE of dog, is a Good Boy or a Good Girl - I couldnt care less if he or she is a mix of all breeds, missing a leg, an ear, an eye, scraggledy, deaf, blind, smelly, ugly (actually I love an ugly dog!), bow legged, scrawny, small, large, a bit dim or super smart - my favourite type has always been that boy or girl with a soft temperment, who loves me unconditionally, snuggles up with me, keeps me warm, makes me laugh and is the essence of why we love our dogs!

Justask · 13-09-2011 5:48pm

username123 wrote: »

Ive a massive soft spot for Springers,

But ultimately, my favourite TYPE of dog, is a Good Boy or a Good Girl - I couldnt care less if he or she is a mix of all breeds, missing a leg, an ear, an eye, scraggledy, deaf, blind, smelly, ugly (actually I love an ugly dog!), bow legged, scrawny, small, large, a bit dim or super smart - my favourite type has always been that boy or girl with a soft temperment, who loves me unconditionally, snuggles up with me, keeps me warm, makes me laugh and is the essence of why we love our dogs!

My springer does/has all that

Discodog · 13-09-2011 5:51pm

None - all of mine are different & adorable. But the biggest surprise has been my Greyhound. If I had known how nice they are I would of had one years ago.

Bullseye1 · 13-09-2011 5:54pm

I prefer bigger dogs like German Shepards ans Dobermans although I do have a soft spot for Kerry Blues and Fox Terriers. But my favourite breed is the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

sammy75 · 13-09-2011 6:07pm

my little cocker:

UCD2010 · 13-09-2011 6:16pm

Huskies

Doberman

Austalian Shepherds

Corgis

The cuteness!!

flas · 13-09-2011 6:18pm

springers, they are like puppies for life!

Andromeda_111 · 13-09-2011 6:30pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

I prefer bigger dogs like German Shepards ans Dobermans although I do have a soft spot for Kerry Blues and Fox Terriers. But my favourite breed is the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

The epitome of a dog IMO

Kya1976 · 13-09-2011 6:39pm

RR would be my favourite breed

I also love boxers and rottweilers.

My RR Phoenix as a pup.

Bookworm85 · 13-09-2011 6:42pm

For looks its between Bernese Mountain Dogs and GSDs or maybe Malinois.

But for personality and sheer goofyness you cant beat greyhounds IMHO. I wouldnt have looked twice at a grey until I started forstering, wonderful dogs that just ooze affection and personality

Bullseye1 · 13-09-2011 6:44pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

I prefer bigger dogs like German Shepards ans Dobermans although I do have a soft spot for Kerry Blues and Fox Terriers. But my favourite breed is the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Here is my girls father.

audi a4 2008 · 13-09-2011 6:46pm

i love all dogs,but my too come first:D

Andromeda_111 · 13-09-2011 6:47pm

Kya1976 wrote: »

My RR Phoenix as a pup.

OMG, he's adorable....breed him quickly and give me one of his sons

barone · 13-09-2011 6:51pm

the mighty jrt.

Bullseye1 · 13-09-2011 6:51pm

LOL. He lives in the UK. Here is my girls mother.

She is in Antrim.

And here is my girl as a puppy.

And out enjoying herself.

Shanao · 13-09-2011 6:54pm

Favorite is most definitely akitas. Wouldn't be without one now

After the akita, any giant breed. Love them all, they're so easygoing and gentle, from wolfhounds to neopolitans.

R P McMurphy · 13-09-2011 6:56pm

Bullseye, third photo is terrific

Kya1976 · 13-09-2011 7:00pm

OasisGirl wrote: »

OMG, he's adorable....breed him quickly and give me one of his sons

Yea he's the cutest thing ever, and the biggest lapdog ever:pac:
He's neutered though I'm afraid:)

Bullseye1 · 13-09-2011 7:00pm

Thanks.

If you love Akita you should watch the movie about Hachikō's. It was based on a true story in Japan adapted for the Americans and staring Richard Gere. Amazing story.

Andromeda_111 · 13-09-2011 7:00pm

I've a Bullmastiff, he's 8 years old and still scrambles around like a 6 month old. They are beautiful gentle giants.

piperh · 13-09-2011 7:03pm

I grew up with GSD's so will always have a huge soft spot for them. Actually have a picture of my now 18yr old holding my GSD's lead while in the buggy at 12mnths old and its walking perfectly alongside the buggy. Staffies have a special place in my heart to.

Kinda strange ten that my last dog was a patterdale and the 2 i have now are mutts, 1 a wolfound x and 1 god only knows:rolleyes: All of them rescues.

Shanao · 13-09-2011 7:07pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Thanks.

If you love Akita you should watch the movie about Hachikō's. It was based on a true story in Japan adapted for the Americans and staring Richard Gere. Amazing story.

I've known the original japanese story since I was about ten, I prefer the original to the movies (haven't bothered to watch it), especially as it, like Marley and me, is beginning to create problems for the breed. Always been in love with the breed but finally got my hands on one last year. Couldn't bring a different breed in now without having one at least

Bullseye1 · 13-09-2011 7:10pm

Did you go for an American or Japanese version?

Chris_Heilong · 13-09-2011 7:15pm

The Alaskan Malamute of coarse as I own one

So surprised how easy going they are and as long as you meet their needs they are really well behaved.

next fav would be Akita, Siberian Husky, GSD and Shiba Inu.

Shanao · 13-09-2011 7:22pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Did you go for an American or Japanese version?

I've got an american, hoping to get an inu next year. Must get a good pic of him to put up

mymo · 13-09-2011 7:26pm

My favourite type of dog....

Friendly.

Bullseye1 · 13-09-2011 7:28pm

Beautiful dog Chris. These can get to be huge.

UnknownSpecies · 13-09-2011 7:36pm

Samoyeds because I have two myself

Chris_Heilong · 13-09-2011 7:36pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Beautiful dog Chris. These can get to be huge.

Thanks,
it is true they are big but there are some people out there trying to cash in on over sized ones that they lable Giant Alaskan Malamute, usually these can reach up to 177lb(77kg) but this is the flip side to the teacup yorkie and the larger sized dogs usually suffer from health problems.

In saying that I would like Titan to grow a bit more, he is 40kg now at 9 months but they are said to grow until 2 years so who knows.

scudzilla · 13-09-2011 7:39pm

a sleeping one

Chris_Heilong · 13-09-2011 7:40pm

Shanao wrote: »

I've got an american, hoping to get an inu next year. Must get a good pic of him to put up

You should, I love Akitas. If you have an Iphone or something you can just snap a few, thats what I use.

Knine · 13-09-2011 8:05pm

This is my fella, proudly owned and bred by me. He is an Irish and International Champion

Bullseye1 · 13-09-2011 8:16pm

Very small picture. But lovely setter.

Cherry Blossom · 13-09-2011 8:36pm

Sorry john t, tried to edit your post there to display the pic, but it's too big!

Dyr · 13-09-2011 8:45pm

Shanao wrote: »

Favorite is most definitely akitas. Wouldn't be without one now

Same boat, great big goofy bears

red sean · 13-09-2011 8:45pm

It's the goofy Newfie for me. Definitely mans best friend. (well kids best friend anyway!)

adser53 · 13-09-2011 8:57pm

Akitas all the way! Amazing dogs and I'll have them til the day I kick the bucket!

Knine · 13-09-2011 9:02pm

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Very small picture. But lovely setter.

Thanks I tried to make it bigger but it wouldnt work. He is actully an Italian Spinone

Oranage2 · 13-09-2011 9:09pm

I love the look of a rottie but i don't think id trust one around kids and my nephew would be over often enough.

So in that case either a springer or a collie

Knine · 13-09-2011 9:14pm

Rotties are just as good with kids as any other breed, in fact they are generally more tolerant of kids playing rough with them then the toy breeds would be.

Cherry Blossom · 13-09-2011 9:20pm

My problem has always been that there are just too many dogs of too many types and different characteristics so it's impossible to pick a favourite but my long list is:

Beagle
Bernese Mountain dog
Doberman
Foxhound
Hungarian Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Labrador
Lagotto Romagnolo
Mini Pin
Miniature Schnauzer
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Setters (plural)
Shelties
Siberian Husky
Sky Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Westhighland Terrier

Now I just need to figure out how many dogs I need to own at once to get through them all in my lifetime without the danger of becoming a crazy dog lady

homerhop · 13-09-2011 9:21pm

Springers hands down for me. Beautiful temprament and just such energetic dogs when out.

TooManyDogs · 13-09-2011 9:26pm

I reckon you just can't beat a mutt! That's my favourite, I love guessing what breeds are in them, wondering what they'll look like and what traits come through. Like my springer x JRT, terrier instinct to hunt and catch prey but has a soft springer mouth so doesn't hurt them!

Knine · 13-09-2011 9:27pm

adrenalinjunkie wrote: »

My problem has always been that there are just too many dogs of too many types and different characteristics so it's impossible to pick a favourite but my long list is:

Beagle
Bernese Mountain dog
Doberman
Foxhound
Hungarian Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Labrador
Lagotto Romagnolo
Mini Pin
Miniature Schnauzer
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Setters (plural)
Shelties
Siberian Husky
Sky Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Westhighland Terrier

Now I just need to figure out how many dogs I need to own at once to get through them all in my lifetime without the danger of becoming a crazy dog lady

You forgot to add Border Terrier to that list......:D

My little lady

Nollipop · 13-09-2011 9:31pm

I'm with Bookworm85 and Discodog.

But for personality and sheer goofyness you cant beat greyhounds IMHO. I wouldnt have looked twice at a grey until I started forstering, wonderful dogs that just ooze affection and personality

Goofyness is the word. Mine's either busy being a rug that breathes, or chasing us around the house and sliding all over the wooden floor for 5 minutes, before it all gets too much and then its back to being the hearthrug again.

Very tempted to get another now as greys are so more-ish and there are so many that need homes.

Springers and Wolfhounds also get the big thumbs up too though!

VenusPlays · 13-09-2011 9:33pm

Japanese Spitz for me, cos I have two and help out as much as I can with the Japanese Spitz rescue

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