I currently have a poodle. I have loved both my standard and now my miniature poodle there is a cost involved with grooming. But my dog is extremely loyal and loving. In addition I never fear that he will hurt anybody. Outside of poodles, just a plain old mutt. I’ve always had mutts until I married a man allergic to dogs. My last dog prior to poodles was a German shepherd mix. She was smart as a whip.

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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!

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Anonymous wrote:Beagles. They are so cute with their floppy ears, funny, easy to groom, hardy, and so good with kids. Ours is the biggest joy and has very few of the often-discussed negative characteristics of the breed. Can’t wait to get another!

Same! We've had several and have been so lucky that they've not been vocal dogs. All of them have been the biggest cuddlers and fantastic with every human they met.

We have a hound/beagle mix rescue now who has many of those same good qualities. However, he's a pro escape artist and will follow a scent trail for miles. We had to invest in a GPS collar for him because of his ability to wiggle out of every type of harness we've bought.

I didn’t think it was possible for a dog to be so cuddly until I got a beagle. She sleeps in the bed snuggled between us, head on a pillow. We spoon sometimes. It’s ridiculous. They’re huge babies.

Anonymous wrote:German shepherds.

Words that come to mind: strong, intelligent, handsome, noble bearing, athletic, protective and bonded to their family. This is my first and possibly last dog (we love this one, but spouse doesn't want another dog after given the time commitment to exercise, etc.).

When I'm older, if I don't have one myself, I may volunteer at a shepherd rescue.

German Shepard for me too, and for all the reasons that you have mentioned.

I don't have one now, but looking to adopt one from a Shepard rescue in a few years when I retire.

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Anonymous wrote:I have had a Norwegian elkhound, Border collies & Border collie x German shepherds& flat coat retrievers & loved them all, but the Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog who we found on the roadside was the Dog of a Lifetime.

If you want slavish devotion, they are not the dog for you. If you want an equal partner, who makes good decisions & takes charge of your safety & the safety of your other animals, they are perfect.

Their beauty doesn't hurt, either.

We have found, or been given, all our dogs...or, they have found us.

Love this and did not know much about this breed - thank you PP.

Fairfax Humane Society has four or five Great Pyrenees Mountain puppies. Three purebred and two mixes. They are beautiful. They are kept on "the farm" in centreville, so they aren't crammed in a crate somewhere.

pp: https://hsfc.org/adoptions/available-pets/dogs/

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Anonymous wrote:I have had a Norwegian elkhound, Border collies & Border collie x German shepherds& flat coat retrievers & loved them all, but the Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog who we found on the roadside was the Dog of a Lifetime.

If you want slavish devotion, they are not the dog for you. If you want an equal partner, who makes good decisions & takes charge of your safety & the safety of your other animals, they are perfect.

Their beauty doesn't hurt, either.

We have found, or been given, all our dogs...or, they have found us.

Love this and did not know much about this breed - thank you PP.

Fairfax Humane Society has four or five Great Pyrenees Mountain puppies. Three purebred and two mixes. They are beautiful. They are kept on "the farm" in centreville, so they aren't crammed in a crate somewhere.

Anonymous wrote:I have had a Norwegian elkhound, Border collies & Border collie x German shepherds& flat coat retrievers & loved them all, but the Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog who we found on the roadside was the Dog of a Lifetime.

If you want slavish devotion, they are not the dog for you. If you want an equal partner, who makes good decisions & takes charge of your safety & the safety of your other animals, they are perfect.

Their beauty doesn't hurt, either.

We have found, or been given, all our dogs...or, they have found us.

Love this and did not know much about this breed - thank you PP.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Like a smaller version of a golden retriever, but smarter and a better running partner.

I have had a Norwegian elkhound, Border collies & Border collie x German shepherds& flat coat retrievers & loved them all, but the Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog who we found on the roadside was the Dog of a Lifetime.

If you want slavish devotion, they are not the dog for you. If you want an equal partner, who makes good decisions & takes charge of your safety & the safety of your other animals, they are perfect.

Their beauty doesn't hurt, either.

We have found, or been given, all our dogs...or, they have found us.

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.

Dachshunds. They're a total PITA but adorable. Large dogs in tiny weiner bodies.

Norwegian Elkhounds. Intelligent, independent, good natured, and physically tough. Not for everyone, but amazing for those who want a dog with personality and a mind of his/her own.

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.

The Carolina Dog is the best breed I have ever had. Gentle, intelligent, loyal, sweet, fun, most easily housetrained dog I ever had. Great with kids. I can't say enough about this dog. Here is a stock picture but it looks 100% like the dog I had. Mine died a few years ago but as soon as I can get a house with a yard I'm getting another Carolina Dog. Also, their history is fascinating!

Malteses. I love the look of them, the white, soft hair, and I think they're the sweetest dogs. They're relatively smart, easy going and not yappy.