What is your favorite dog breed? Why is that breed your favorite?

[Anonymous]

Hands down, the basset hound. They are snuggly, and squishy, and hilarious, and ridiculous. Mellow, patient, calm, insanely affectionate, but also really entertaining with the typical hound "IDGAF" mentality. If you want a dog who will obey your every command and stop at nothing to earn your affection...well...then a hound isn't for you. LOL

[Anonymous]

I feel like Golden is the only real answer here. They are genetically designed to be perfect in every way except for the massive shedding.

But these other dogs are all good runners up. Also add springer spaniels to the mix. I think generally speaking, the sporting dogs are pretty solid choices because they were designed to hang out with a human to help the human and follow subtle signs from the human, but not to work all day long (so don't get as antsy as the herding or terrier breeds). Also, the soft mouth for retrieving breeds is a major plus.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Golden. Though, not for housekeeping! But, sometimes I think I would love a Sarplaninac, but if I had a huge ranch and was a tougher person! But, I would never get that dog in my urban area.

Never heard of this breed! Interesting looking dog.

It's huge! Also called Yugoslav Shepherd dog. It kind of looks like my golden, just dark and a seriously big dog. Only for some dream where I am a frontier woman!

This dog is one of 13 breeds banned in Denmark! So apparently it's not the Danes' favorite!

[Anonymous]

Beagle

[Anonymous]

Rottweiler.


They're incredibly devoted, loyal, goofy, playful, loving, and intelligent. Also protective, not something you have to teach them. They're great family dogs, and are actually very docile and calm, and since they are one of the most intelligent breeds, they are super easy to train.
On the down side, they shed like crazy (surprisingly) and fart a lot. Mine is currently lying under my chair and farting every 10 seconds, thanks to a hunk of cheese I gave her this morning.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Golden Retrievers

They are beautiful, super smart, easy to train, and great around kids. I own two mutts, but I grew up with Goldens and miss them dearly.

They are lovely. Unfortunately they have developed, through overbreeding, many serious mutations and their lifespan is very short now.

Yes, and likely to get cancer too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Golden. Though, not for housekeeping! But, sometimes I think I would love a Sarplaninac, but if I had a huge ranch and was a tougher person! But, I would never get that dog in my urban area.

Never heard of this breed! Interesting looking dog.

It's huge! Also called Yugoslav Shepherd dog. It kind of looks like my golden, just dark and a seriously big dog. Only for some dream where I am a frontier woman!

This dog is one of 13 breeds banned in Denmark! So apparently it's not the Danes' favorite!

I can see why. They are known for fending off wolves, or so the stories tell.

[Anonymous]

I don't have a favorite breed but I have several that I don't like - shiba inus, chihuahuas, and dachsunds are all too aggressive and snippy; corgis and greyhounds/whippets bug me; pugs and puggles are a crime against nature.

I prefer mutts (not designer) and medium sized working/herding/hunting dogs, in broad strokes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is your favorite dog breed and what do you love about the breed?

Shellie- very smart, loving, loyal and beautiful

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Golden Retrievers

They are beautiful, super smart, easy to train, and great around kids. I own two mutts, but I grew up with Goldens and miss them dearly.

They are lovely. Unfortunately they have developed, through overbreeding, many serious mutations and their lifespan is very short now.

Yes, and likely to get cancer too.

My dad had a golden but died sooner then he thought of an enlarged heart ??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel like Golden is the only real answer here. They are genetically designed to be perfect in every way except for the massive shedding.

But these other dogs are all good runners up. Also add springer spaniels to the mix. I think generally speaking, the sporting dogs are pretty solid choices because they were designed to hang out with a human to help the human and follow subtle signs from the human, but not to work all day long (so don't get as antsy as the herding or terrier breeds). Also, the soft mouth for retrieving breeds is a major plus.

I find your answer presumptuous, just as I find Golden Retrievers predictable in both appearance and personality. They are sweet and biddable but also boring. Give me a dog breed that is more independent and has more personality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Golden Retrievers

They are beautiful, super smart, easy to train, and great around kids. I own two mutts, but I grew up with Goldens and miss them dearly.

They are lovely. Unfortunately they have developed, through overbreeding, many serious mutations and their lifespan is very short now.

Yes, and likely to get cancer too.

My dad had a golden but died sooner then he thought of an enlarged heart ??

Our family's golden (shared by my parents and my brother) was diagnosed with bad hips and a bad elbow at 1.5. He is such a good boy and so so so sweet (though a bit doofy at times). He's gorgeous too and was bred to be a rich dark auburn. But I'm worried for him. (After they got him the breeder returned her fees because clearly some hip issues had been IDed from one of the parents.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Golden Retrievers

They are beautiful, super smart, easy to train, and great around kids. I own two mutts, but I grew up with Goldens and miss them dearly.

They are lovely. Unfortunately they have developed, through overbreeding, many serious mutations and their lifespan is very short now.

Yes, and likely to get cancer too.

My dad had a golden but died sooner then he thought of an enlarged heart ??

My golden is 12 years old and while she is definitely slowing down in her older age, she has only been to the vet for her regular checkups and to get spayed. She's a sweetheart who loves everyone and she LOVES the water and playing at the beach - she is a total ocean fanatic .

[Anonymous]

It is bad dog food that is causing guldens' heart issues these days. Legumes in some foods are the cause of trouble. They also have allergies all the time. But, lovely and friendly and so quiet apart when they want some loving! Which is what they are meant for!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Golden Retrievers

They are beautiful, super smart, easy to train, and great around kids. I own two mutts, but I grew up with Goldens and miss them dearly.

They are lovely. Unfortunately they have developed, through overbreeding, many serious mutations and their lifespan is very short now.

Yes, and likely to get cancer too.

My dad had a golden but died sooner then he thought of an enlarged heart ??

My golden is 12 years old and while she is definitely slowing down in her older age, she has only been to the vet for her regular checkups and to get spayed. She's a sweetheart who loves everyone and she LOVES the water and playing at the beach - she is a total ocean fanatic .

My golden is the joy-glue that anchors our home. Such a wonderful breed (except for the shedding)