Forgot to mention wouldn't have a Peke - I know some of them are ok and can walk around, but they're too small for me!! :-)

I would never have a Lab, Collie's - border, smooth or rough (esp rough- yukky and nasty - bit badly twice), Springer, Setter, most small breeds (ex pugs ;) Love em), staffs, Great Danes, Afghan (too ponsy), Airdale, fox terrier, Borzoi - in fact there are loads I wouldn't have but I am not too fussy however given the choice would only ever get one of the following:

Rotts
Bull dog (any type inc american)
Boxer
Bull Mastiff
Pug
Dogue De Bordeaux (sp)

;)

Ory

I don't think it's so much not 'standing' them it's personal preference - I should imagine that if any of us were walking down the street and saw ANY breed in trouble we would try to help and poss even rescue should such circumstances arise however it is not a breed we would deliberately go out and get ;)

Just a bit of fun and interesting because I already know loads of people who barely even stroke rotties let alone have one in their house LOL!  Doesn't bother me or my dogs however :D

Well I guess that's what people thought. They just express themselves wrong....

I think it's best to chill and not take things personally! Otherwise I'd have thrown a real strop a couple of pages back! :) :)

I would be honoured to have the love and companionship of any dog and think this is a pointless thread not to get peoples' views but to start arguments.
Wouldn't life be boring if we all had the same breed. I have friends who have Akitas, Rottis, Pugs, Papillions, Great Danes, Malamutes, Staffies, Huskies (I could keep going but it would take too long) and I find it fascinating knowing all these different breeds.
I understand that people pick a breed to fit around what they do in life or what they want out of a breed, but I think being negative about any breed for no particular reason is time wasted.
I thought the whole point of everyone on here is that we all love our dogs, no matter what breed they are.
There, I've got it off my chest now.

Thank you megan!   I was just reading through this thread and was going to post much the same thing.  

I love dogs.  There isn't a single breed (or mix) of dog that if it ended up on my doorstep I would refuse.   I've had big dogs and little dogs.  Big dogs that barked a lot.  Big dogs that did not.   I've owned small dogs.   Small dogs that barked a lot and small dogs that did not. 

I've selected abreed because it fit my lifestyle at the time, although there were probably many other breeds that would have done just as well.  

Stacey

Quoting grondemon I just don't like terriers - they always seem argumentative, yappy and antisocial with other dogs.

That is one of the most stupid things to say! Dogs are what humans make them, terriers are not naturally 'argumentative, yappy and antisocial' if you have had this misfortune to meet a terrier like this then it the owners fault. Its like if I said all working/pastoral dogs smell and are all have nasty temperaments, it is just as much a load of rubbish as saying terriers are ''argumentative, yappy and antisocial' I have owner 4 soft-coated wheaten terriers and they hardly ever bark they have never once snapped at anybody and to say that they are antisocial with other dogs well you only have to see them at a dog show ect to see that that couldn't be further from the truth!

This is from the wheaten club website....

'The Wheaten is a lively exuberant dog. If you don't enjoy being fussed by a dog, you should be forewarned. He jumps and kisses to express his affection - not just for his immediate family but also for anyone welcomed into the family home. It never enters his head that a person might not like him, since he likes everybody. So anyone who ignores him may receive extra fuss and attention because he'll think they just haven't noticed him yet!' Oh yes very 'argumentative, yappy and antisocial'

'A Wheaten is less scrappy than many other terriers. He is a gregarious dog, enthusiastically seeking to play with all the other dogs he meets. He therefore needs careful socialisation with other friendly dogs to maintain this happy attitude.'

They are rather antisocial with other dogs aren't they?! :rolleyes:

Quoting grondemon Don't like that funny wiry coat that many of them have. Erm they wernt bred to be attractive its is wiry for a practical reson. The dog would get injured if it didn't have a harsh coat to protect it.

Again another case of judging a breed or group by one bad example. :(

sarah xxxxxx

>'A Wheaten is less scrappy than many other terriers.

So even the Wheaten club website is honest enough to admit that terriers can be antisocial ... ;)

What's wrong in not liking a wiry coat? POr a smooth coat? Or a woolly coat? Why are so many people taking this personally? Everyone's entitled to their own opinion!

Yes terriers CAN be antisocial, not terriers ARE antisocial. I have no problem with people not liking terriers it just when they decide that all terriers have the same personality, all dog breeds are different even if they are from the same group. I will of course say that some terrier are snappy but you cant say that ALL are because they are not!

sarah xxxxx

Terriers were designed to be 'sharp'; to be quick enough to pounce on and kill vermin. A laid-back terrier wouldn't be much use, so wouldn't be bred from! ;) This sharpness appeals to lots of people - fair enough. Equally, it turns other people off - again, fair enough. It's no big deal!

Well owning a breed that is in the Hound Group but is about as unlike either a classic scent hound or sight hound as you could get I do not take offence at the post that said they don't like anythingin the Hound line, as a hunting dog they most definately are. :D

its not certain breeds i dont like,its CERTAIN dogs!
some,(in all breeds including my own) i just dont like.!!!!
lack of personality.

but ive found the perfect breed!......(for me)... so my answer is anything BUT a collie

I thought the whole point of everyone on here is that we all love our dogs, no matter what breed they are.

Everyone on the site loves dogs, no matter what breed they are, but preferences are preferences. I wouldn't turn my nose up at a dog in rescue just because it was one of the two breeds I can't imagine myself living with, and i'm sure many of the people who can't stand certain breeds wouldn't say no to one if they (the person) was the dog's only option, but I do understand the not being able to stand certain breeds bit. I do get the feeling some people are taking this a wee bit too seriously, people have preferences from the way they sleep to the way they live with others, it's an opinion, no one has said they wouldn't love a dog of the breed they can't stand, it's just not their first choice.

Or something, i'm rambling.

Rambling or not quite well enough put for me.

In fact an example of one of the breeds I really wouldn't own was in fact one of my all time favourite canine personalities.  He was a breed that is very popular now and owned and bred by a lot of people that are fast ruining the breeds reputation, but was littel know to the general public (well at least in London in the 1970s).

His name was Bill and he wa Blackand white kind and gentle an a favourite still life model for my paintings, as he belonged to my Art teacher.

>Everyone on the site loves dogs, no matter what breed they are, but preferences are preferences. I wouldn't turn >my nose up at a dog in rescue just because it was one of the two breeds I can't imagine myself living with, and >i'm sure many of the people who can't stand certain breeds wouldn't say no to one if they (the person) was the >dog's only option, but I do understand the not being able to stand certain breeds bit.

Exactly! :) Like I said a Staffy would be the one breed I really never would want to own, but a few years ago a Staffy was dumped on me on Christmas Day. I didn't think my adult male dog would accept him so handed him over to the local dogs home, only to find out a day or so later that the chances were he'd be put to sleep.I didn't know then the council kennels only gives them 7 days! Phoned them up at once saying I'd take the dog as the alternative just wasn't bearable. Sadly was told he'd alreday died of parvo. :(

I think this is a good thread. There are breeds of dog I like very much but wouldn't have - mainly because I couldn't provide the right sort of life-style for them. Border Collies are fab but I wouldn't have the energy or inclination to do the sort of activities that keep them sane! I love Parsons but my working Siberian girlies would use one as a toy...

I'm actually disapointed no-one has mentioned any of the sled dogs. I love it when people say, "Oh, I'd like a husky but I couldn't provide the sort of working environment s/he would need..." etc. Gives me hope that there are still some sensible people out there who can fight the impulse to get something without thinking, just because they want it!

OK I will mention the sled dogs then :D 

Love the look and temperament with people of all of them, but would not be able to provide the kind of work and space they need, that is why I have a more manageable sized sociable dog friendly independant but reasonably trainable off lead (with careful management) breed.

My dogs are always being mistaken by the general public for sibes or AKitas.  I often discourage people that obviously only want an easy going pet from having a sled dog, or in some cases any spitz breed.

If they have no intention of serious walking or trying their hand at working a sled dog I suggest perhaps a different spitz, Samoyed, Keeshond, Laphund etc, if they just want a cute animal I usually say a Cat would be less trouble when they ask how little excersise could they get away with :D

I joined this site because I thought we were all like minded people who loved dogs!
Sorry... but having read some of the replies to this post the words.... Hate....nasty... yuk.... etc:
I am shocked at some of the comments.
Personally I love all dogs I just have a preference of one breed in particular .

Well said :) . My thoughts exactly. Dog is a dog and every breed was made with a purpose. It's just a matter of liking one particular breed a bit more because it goes well with your life style.

couldn't agree more...I was gobsmacked to read some comments re. breeds/ in fact the whole thread is divisive!

:rolleyes:What do you say in reply to that? :)
Im very much into animal rescue and i dont realy go in for any presice breed of dog.We have a GSD and a GSD cross BC because we stumbled across them needing a good home.We were lucky as my husband is in the RAF and works with GSDs so the breed fit in nicely.If i had stumbled across a JRT or a Staffy then i would be owned by them. :) I like big dogs,small dogs,pretty dogs,tough looking dogs.Its not the breed that counts its how it fits into your life style.How many dogs are in rescues because people liked the look of them but  after buying them found they were not the right dog for their circumstances.IE the person who liked Great Danes so they bought one but after six months of living in a third story two bed flat they found the dog was too big and took up too much space.!!!!!! :) I would actually like a Yorkie next,if there is a next,and have my name on the breed rescue register,but i will have to wait till the right dog comes along.After all he/she will have alot to put up with living in a house as busy as ours. :D After supplying the rescue with ALL our details they will find the right dog for us and our circumstances.If people did research on the prospective new dog then there wouldnt be so many in rescues and pounds desperate for new homes.

i love my bullbreeds, i have 2 staffords a bulldog and a german shepard, it does not matter to me people don't like my breed, at shows we have one of the biggest entry, so i know i am with like minded people, everyone else who cares!!
the breed i would not like to owe, well nothing really, if i hapen to be owned by something else, its for a reason, obviously i will be chosen by this dog, and we will learn and grow together.  my life is my dogs, to have fun and to be loved and visa versa, i do feel the dog chooses you and not the other way around!

couldn't agree more...I was gobsmacked to read some comments re. breeds/ in fact the whole thread is divisive!

So why reply to an almost 4 months old thread? :rolleyes:

there are no breeds I could say I disliked after all the word dog is god spelt backwards and remember no dog asks to be born or to come and live with us I look upon mine as my invited guests infuruating as they may be at times .

there is only two breeds i will never consider owning old english and soft coated weatens

ok 3 breeds samoyeds as well

Red Setters or Labs total waist of time & space !!!

I used to own a Wonderful Lab..who's waist [sic!] did take up a lot of space! ;)
But he was never a waste of space. (ex Customs &excise dog)

Is it me..or is this thread woefully inane??? :rolleyes:

its good we dont like all the same breeds i think!
we are all different & so our our dogs.

i know loads of people that loathe collies. thats good they wouldnt suit them!!!!

I think that to make this thread less offensive you should justify your answer to the question posed.In my opinion the reply of "i hate a particular breed" carries no justification as to why and can easily cause offence or upset people that own that breed.I like all dogs,pedigree or cross breed.There are certain types that wouldnt be practical though in a house as busy as ours.Id love a little Chi but it would get damaged beyond repair with our seven kids and two GSDs that would just want to play all day.There fore i would not have the pleasure of owning one for a good few years yet.:) I hope i have put this across in a politically correct manner. :)

That 8s why I prefered to say what breed characteristics I coudln't live with, ratehr than a particular breed, though I know a number of breeds I simply couldn't live with.

Thats a really good idea.Its better than tarring the reputation of a certain breed. :) Well thought.

I think if the thread was thought devisive I question that poster's motives for reviving it :rolleyes:

Everyone has different opinions and that's what makes the world go round. 

No... I take Divisive to mean dissenting.
I meant Inane (as I put).... as everyone else managed to pick up on...for the fact that the poster above my comment just tossed out a derogatory comment...thats just inane in my book,that was all... :)

I agree entirely - after all, in many cases it has not been something particular about a breed, rather a dislike of a "side" issue like small or slobbery, which after all covers many breeds. Some people dont want lots of grooming, some people dont have the space for a giant breed etc. Much more friendly :)

Depends what you want to do with them Dean, if you want a dog to work to the gun I would say Setters and Labs would come in very handy, its all about understanding the role of the breed you own, which unfortunately not many people do before purchasing.

When Kazz posted originally, the question was "which breed WOULDN'T you have?".

Nothing controversial there - just a question - so let's not get all hot under the collar about it

I wouldn't have anything other than a dally or a dane or a staffy. No reasons other than they are my favourites and thats that!

i wouldnt own collies- as collies round here are all from working stock and totally unsuitable for inside living esp in family home esp with kids- which is exactly the most popular set up round here!!

As a male, i WOULDN'T have any dog that could not reach my kneecap... (no toy, no tiny, no teacup anything).

I wouldnt have a labrador... erratic behavior
I wouldnt have a weinmeiner (sp?),,, erratic behavior
I wouldnt have a mongel/cross breed/mutt (that my preference and i wont defend it)
I wouldnt have an American Bulldog... I had one once...never again.
I wouldnt have a JRT... yappy, yappy yappy.

... in closing, i would never have any dog that's a barker.

dont have to make it too cutting ;)

they ARE unsuitable WITHOUT the correct stimualation.
they are of course Collies & must be treated as collies. all of mine live inside,but of course they are understood & adored & stimulated & trained.

are yours show or work bred?

mixture

Tara,farm
nellie farmx show lines
Flynn ,pure obedience lines.

out of all of them Tara would make the best "pet" dog

really interesting, tax
just that an incident not long ago has stuck in mind and has annoyingly made me think that collies should not be kept in house,with kids etc- its because we had to pts a collie (12months old) that had bitten and attacked their kids- now i know its not dogs fault- its owners, but now i would only like to see collies in an outside environment- just thought i'd explain myself to you michelled- i'd like to see your collies and maybe they'll change my mind! ;)

id like to know what they were doing with it for stimualtion. & if the dog had been showing herding/nip reflex signs, & what the kids were doing to it.
They are good with kids genally. IF treated right of course!!!!!
BCs are not dogs for lazy people,or people that just want a dog around. the problem is they are cheap to buy & sold to unsuitable people.

For me they are the perfect dog! Flynn comes to work (in my shop )with me.

Mine would prefer to be curled up inside on the sofa with their feet up,than outside. if i put them out theyd bark to come in.

that collies should not be kept in house,

Hmm Better kick my 100% working bred puppy out of my bedroom & his bed next to the radiator into an outside kennel in case he rips my throat out during the night:rolleyes:

Funny I have only ever had 100% working bred BC's for the last 36 years & none of them has ever bitten anyoine let alone a kid-despite my first BC bitch having had a lollypop stick stuck up her nose whilst she was asleep on her bench at a show by a toddler(aged 2)who had been put on the bench to say hello to the "doggie"by it's parents(causing my bitch a severe injury that needed sugery). Now IMHO kids(especially toddlers) should be kept well away from dogs as they(the kids)are extremely dangerous Perhaps keeping kids in camps being trained would be an option

Im cool Margot

just dont see the point in saying certain breeds are a waste of space, give a good reason like setters are too energetic and they slobber up the walls then fine or Afghans fur is too long to cope with I just thought the remark made was pointless.

Hi ClaireyS - read most of this thread and not been bothered at all - then saw the Setter and suddenly got all bothered!!!  Then realised yep we all have different tastes so thought hey I'll let it go and let Dean have his opinion! because that's all it is his opinion! :)