Anonymous
Post 12/27/2019 15:01     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
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Anonymous wrote:I had a bluetick coonhound that I adopted at 5 years old. She wasn't socialized properly as puppy so she had a myriad of behavioral issues that could have been prevent. But, the whole personality and purpose of the breed is not for me. They are very independent and their jobs are to lead their owners to whatever is being hunted. I will never get another breed from the hound class.

+1 and add Italian greyhound, which is the toy greyhound. Very imbred. Worst traits of this lovely breed. Hound + high energy + hunting drive in a very small body + bladder way too small for indoor life. Much too fragile for outdoors. A lap dog. Breeding like this really bothers me


Yes they’re always getting broken legs. Hyper but fragile.


IGs are NOT "toy" greyhounds. And if you get one from a reputable breeder it wont be "very inbred." Furthermore, they have been around for centuries so "breeding like this bothers me" is a ridiculous statement. However, I will agree that they are well known to have potty issues and are NOT good for homes with small kids. I have owned several and none of them ever had a broken leg.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2019 18:21     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
My first dog was a Norwegian elkhound. She was a giveaway. Luckily, I was into riding horses, backpacking, bicycling--she did it all with me, and was ideal for me at the time.

She would have been a nightmare for someone who didn't do endurance sports! They are bred to track moose for hours, and to hold them at bay.

So often, the wrong dog is the wrong dog because it has the wrong job.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2019 18:16     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
Anonymous wrote:Haven’t read all responses. Anyone own Great Pyrenees? We just rescued a Great Pyrenees Mix (with lab I think). Super sweet, quiet, not eager to please. Advice?


We were lucky enough to find a Great Pyrenees on the side of the road! No one was even looking for her. She was the best dog I've ever had--she died in August at age 13.

They are independent, intelligent dogs who know their own mind. They need to patrol. Thelma walked up & down our deck, barking, from sundown until we went to bed, saying "Keep away! Big dog here!" They shed. They drool. They will run your ranch, and run it well, in the manner in which THEY think it should be run. And they are usually right.

If you want a fawning, super obedient dog, you don't want a Pyrenees. I am absolutely honored that Thelma considered us worthy of protection, and I will miss her forever.

It sounds like your mix is just perfect. Enjoy!
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2019 18:15     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I had a bluetick coonhound that I adopted at 5 years old. She wasn't socialized properly as puppy so she had a myriad of behavioral issues that could have been prevent. But, the whole personality and purpose of the breed is not for me. They are very independent and their jobs are to lead their owners to whatever is being hunted. I will never get another breed from the hound class.

+1 and add Italian greyhound, which is the toy greyhound. Very imbred. Worst traits of this lovely breed. Hound + high energy + hunting drive in a very small body + bladder way too small for indoor life. Much too fragile for outdoors. A lap dog. Breeding like this really bothers me


Yes they’re always getting broken legs. Hyper but fragile.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2019 18:04     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
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Anonymous wrote:-Bichon frise. Very experienced dog owners/families all had house training issues as compared to their prior dogs [poodles].



My neighbor’s Bichon is an example of this too. They basically just had to give up and keep puppy pads in their house.


We have had bichons. The females are really bad- lots of anxiety and peeing. The males did not have these problems.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2019 16:45     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
Anonymous wrote:We adopted a 7 year old Staffordshire Terrier mutt from an animal shelter a couple of months ago. She’s short hair, 55 pounds and muscular, so she falls under the category of pit bull like. But definitely not a full breed. Best dog ever. She had clearly been well trained and well socialized. And just wants to be a member of the family. As long as her doggie bed is near where the family is, she is happy. Very, very smart and trainable too, especially if there is a treat involved. Very calm with visitors we invite in to the house and does well with out cats. Sticks near my teenage DD when we are not home. Barks when people knock, but will stop if we tell her to.

The only issue is that she does not do well with other dogs, especially if she is on a leash. We’ve been working with a trainer on that and are making progress. But I doubt we will ever be able just let he play with other dogs. The fighting dog breeding is down there somewhere. For now, we walk her with a muzzle, just in case she pulls away and Keep our distance from other dogs.

Such a love bug though.


Pits and pit mixes are super sweet love bugs. I've known several, owned by family members and friends. They're trainable, easy-going dogs. But they're bred to be hair trigger and are well known to bite at any unexpected movement, even if it is their beloved owner. They're untrustworthy.

Another one killed its owner in Boston on Friday.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2019 23:26     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
We adopted a 7 year old Staffordshire Terrier mutt from an animal shelter a couple of months ago. She’s short hair, 55 pounds and muscular, so she falls under the category of pit bull like. But definitely not a full breed. Best dog ever. She had clearly been well trained and well socialized. And just wants to be a member of the family. As long as her doggie bed is near where the family is, she is happy. Very, very smart and trainable too, especially if there is a treat involved. Very calm with visitors we invite in to the house and does well with out cats. Sticks near my teenage DD when we are not home. Barks when people knock, but will stop if we tell her to.

The only issue is that she does not do well with other dogs, especially if she is on a leash. We’ve been working with a trainer on that and are making progress. But I doubt we will ever be able just let he play with other dogs. The fighting dog breeding is down there somewhere. For now, we walk her with a muzzle, just in case she pulls away and Keep our distance from other dogs.

Such a love bug though.
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2019 01:30     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
Anonymous wrote:What is your worst dog breed experience? Could also be your neighbors breed that became part of your life.
I'll go first. Doberman: We had a beautiful Doberman who weighed 108 lbs. He was a sweet and wonderful dog, but he was so smart it was like having a child. He was a problem with friends and neighbors, as he was opinionated and liked some people and disliked others. When he did not like you, he was scary. When he did like you, 108 lds of friendly Doberman, coming up to a person in a dog park was just awkward, to say the least. Sadly, he died young, but never again. Too much work, and too many side issues for suburban life.

I would get any dog, a rescue. Any dog will be your great dog. Any dog. Just don't get a dog that might need something you can't give, whatever it is...space, attention, etc. It's more about you than the dog. You are the x variable.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2019 06:50     Subject: Re:Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
We had a cocker spaniel from puppyhood and he was always kinda crazy, but incredibly sweet and loving and loyal. He loved his people and was a super snuggler.

He has been gone more than 20 years and we still miss that dog.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2019 04:46     Subject: Re:Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
Friends Cocker Spaniel was just insanely mean and plain crazy and would
act in most erratic manner all the time. He had people who loved him,
properly cared for him and two trainers tried to teach him something
and after short while they gave up. Other friend's Husky was
dumb, just plain dumb. Cute, sweet, beautiful mesmerizing eyes
but dumb as a doorknob. You could not teach that dog first dog's
thing for the love of him. No, he had no hearing problems.
Or maybe he was that smart? He just had his way all the time
ignoring anything and everything pretending that he does not get it?

I know very smart Husky dogs so that is not a rule.
I do not know any other Spaniels though. Can't tell.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2019 22:10     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
Anonymous wrote:Haven’t read all responses. Anyone own Great Pyrenees? We just rescued a Great Pyrenees Mix (with lab I think). Super sweet, quiet, not eager to please. Advice?
Great Pyrenees are fabulous dogs! They are kind and mellow. As natural guardians, they are not people pleasers as they must rely on their instincts. My sister has had two and they were both incredibly reliable, gentle and calm.
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2019 13:39     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
Anonymous wrote:Meant to add (PP here) - HATE min pins. I know someone with Min Pins and they are loud, obnoxious, non stop whiny barkers that bark at anything. Very temperamental, too. They tend to be mean and nippy.




I have a min pin and she is very lovable.
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2019 16:56     Subject: Re:Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
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Anonymous wrote:I currently hate my Jack Russell Terrier. She will be 1 year old this week. She peed on the floor last night during the election. She runs through the house like an insane creature whenever she is out of her crate--She's out of her crate 6-8 hours a day. She gets an hour of flat out running and tussling with other dogs at the dog park every day. She never gives any warning that she needs to pee--she just pees. She is impossibly cute with a scruffy muzzle. I hate her but yeah, I am her slave.


Perhaps doesn't like spending 16 -18 hours a day in a crate?


+1000.


Holy shit. Seriously. That’s animal abuse.


I’ve seen these dogs out run the horses in the country. New definition of high energy out door dog
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2019 16:48     Subject: Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
Haven’t read all responses. Anyone own Great Pyrenees? We just rescued a Great Pyrenees Mix (with lab I think). Super sweet, quiet, not eager to please. Advice?
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2019 16:38     Subject: Re:Worst dog breeds...tried it once but never again
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I currently hate my Jack Russell Terrier. She will be 1 year old this week. She peed on the floor last night during the election. She runs through the house like an insane creature whenever she is out of her crate--She's out of her crate 6-8 hours a day. She gets an hour of flat out running and tussling with other dogs at the dog park every day. She never gives any warning that she needs to pee--she just pees. She is impossibly cute with a scruffy muzzle. I hate her but yeah, I am her slave.


Perhaps doesn't like spending 16 -18 hours a day in a crate?


+1000.


Holy shit. Seriously. That’s animal abuse.