Favourite dog breed and why!!! :D V.1

[leiawolfe]

I do find a lot of cross breeds adorable and they do say that a cross breed normally has better health than a pedigree but when I see dogs that are completely different breeds like huskys and corgis crossed, I can't help but worry and feel a little sad that there are people who will purposely cross breed them especially when they have no idea of the risks and complications that follow.

People carefully breed dogs that are of good health and check the breed's potential health problems before breeding.

[thistle & weeds]

I do find a lot of cross breeds adorable and they do say that a cross breed normally has better health than a pedigree but when I see dogs that are completely different breeds like huskys and corgis crossed, I can't help but worry and feel a little sad that there are people who will purposely cross breed them especially when they have no idea of the risks and complications that follow.

People carefully breed dogs that are of good health and check the breed's potential health problems before breeding.

Most of the time people don't, though? Generally backyard breeders and puppy mills are the only ones actively churning out crosses like that and the vast majority of the time they're either too ignorant to do any legitimate health testing or, in the case of puppy mills, they just don't bother as it isn't profitable and breeding quality dogs isn't exactly their aim. But, anyhow..

My favorite dog breed has got to be either the azawakh or the Japanese chin. I probably wouldn't actually own either of them, or any dog for that matter, but I think they're pretty neat. Azawakh being very elegant, graceful looking dogs with a sighthound's body and a LGD's occupation. Then Japanese chin are just... cute. They remind me of gremlins and I like to watch videos of them sometimes when I'm bored. Very unique and amusing little dogs.

[K9.]

I do find a lot of cross breeds adorable and they do say that a cross breed normally has better health than a pedigree but when I see dogs that are completely different breeds like huskys and corgis crossed, I can't help but worry and feel a little sad that there are people who will purposely cross breed them especially when they have no idea of the risks and complications that follow.

People carefully breed dogs that are of good health and check the breed's potential health problems before breeding.

Most of the time people don't, though? Generally backyard breeders and puppy mills are the only ones actively churning out crosses like that and the vast majority of the time they're either too ignorant to do any legitimate health testing or, in the case of puppy mills, they just don't bother as it isn't profitable and breeding quality dogs isn't exactly their aim. But, anyhow...

people like cruft breeders etc do breed carefully and do spend hundreds of £/$/€ to breed successfully and I know people who breed themselves and often do breed safely but normally that's only pedigree dogs because cross breeding is risky and expensive and often non profitable since people will only spend hundreds to buy pedigrees with good genes.
I personally don't agree on cross breeding breeds that are completely different.

[thistle & weeds]

I do find a lot of cross breeds adorable and they do say that a cross breed normally has better health than a pedigree but when I see dogs that are completely different breeds like huskys and corgis crossed, I can't help but worry and feel a little sad that there are people who will purposely cross breed them especially when they have no idea of the risks and complications that follow.

People carefully breed dogs that are of good health and check the breed's potential health problems before breeding.

Most of the time people don't, though? Generally backyard breeders and puppy mills are the only ones actively churning out crosses like that and the vast majority of the time they're either too ignorant to do any legitimate health testing or, in the case of puppy mills, they just don't bother as it isn't profitable and breeding quality dogs isn't exactly their aim. But, anyhow..

people like cruft breeders etc do breed carefully and do spend hundreds of £/$/€ to breed successfully and I know people who breed themselves and often do breed safely but normally that's only pedigree dogs because cross breeding is risky and expensive and often non profitable since people will only spend hundreds to buy pedigrees with good genes.
I personally don't agree on cross breeding breeds that are completely different.

Ah, yes, we're on the same page. I was referring to the breeders of crosses such as the "labradoodle" or "horgi"; they typically don't really health test their dogs. That's not to say all people who breed mutts don't health test, a good deal of working breeders probably do (and also don't), just not people breeding to make money or because "oh, our children should see the miracle of birth!". I'm not against crossbreeding, either, as long as it has a real, legitimate purpose.

But we're really off-topic I think so we should probably take this to PM if you want to talk further.

[leiawolfe]

Well, I guess you're right. Cross breding completely different dog breeds with different potential health problems and risks is...... Risky.

[ru.]

There are a ton of breeds that I love.
Speaking strictly about appearance alone, I love Bull Terriers, Ibizan Hounds, and English Bulldogs.

However, as far as temperament and what I want in a dog, I love my Golden Retriever. He's sweet, incredibly cuddly, good-natured, and loyal. And he was incredibly easy to train as far as basic obedience (plus house-training, heel, not to chew on things, and recall for the most part.)
But in the future I want a Cardigan Welsh Corgi and maybe in the further future a German Shepherd. Why I love Cards is because they seem to have a more German Shepherd type temperament (more loyal, one-person, more serious, etc.) than a Pem which is more Golden Retriever like (loving everybody, more goofy) in temperament. I love GSDs for the same reason that I love Cardigans. They're just a bigger package.
A GSD is actually my dream dog, but I know that I can't have one until I have my own house with a yard.

[flyingiraffe]

I LovE Doberman Pinschers. I used to have one and she was my absolute world!! <3 She was the best dog I could ever ask for. RIP Daffny

[leiawolfe]

Hey guys, if you don't know me, well I'm Leia, and I've been reading all your amazing posts, and I've been thinking; Wow, so many people love doberman pinschers, so if you love dobermans as the best dog in the world, then quote on this and another reason why. I've also seen SO many people say that they love pitbulls, so quote on this if you're one of those people, with a reason why. I'm going to count to see if dobermans or pitbulls are more popular on this thread, just for a bit of fun. Also, just because of this it doesn't mean you can't do your favourite dog breed otherwise. This is just for these 2- breed lovers Also, if you REALLY (and I mean REALLY REAAAAALLY) can't decide, then you can add them both, but 1 (or more) reasons why. If you're going for 1 breed, you will add 1 reason, or if you like, more.

Thanks!

~Leia~

[leiawolfe]

Also, if you'd like to do little dog breed games like this (but please keep generally on topic) then please PM me. Thanks!

[ᴇǫᴜɪɴᴇ]

Not a personal favourite, but I definitely recommend poodles to any dog lovers who have allergies. They don't shed, come in three 'sizes', and are versatile dogs. I have three standards, and one of them is a fantastic guard dog.

My favourite breeds include; Siberian Husky, Golden Retriever, Spaniels [especially Cocker spaniels and cavaliers], Border Collies and Pitbulls [much to my mother's disgust].