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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.

In 24 hours, she is crated for 16-18 of those hours?! Yikes. Cant you take her to dog daycare or a place where she isn’t mostly locked up? I have the same breed and it seems cruel - those are active dogs (ours is walked four times per day!).

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.

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Anonymous wrote:My HS boyfriend had a doberman. It was a "good" dog-- never misbehaved, didn't bark, didn't stink, always responded to commands-- but man, it was creepy. It never wagged its tail or "smiled" at you. If you petted it, it would stand there until you stopped, and then walk away. Not even a natural polite sniff. It didn't seek company or affection. What PP said about the sentry-style patrol and controlling spouse was spot on. My boyfriend's mother often said she couldn't do something because "the dog wouldn't like it"-- the specific time I'm remembering was getting ready for a party, and she asked me to carry the large flower arrangements because "the dog would not like it" if he saw HER carrying it. I always thought of it as the serial killer dog. One day it was going to snap and all the neighbors were going to tell reporters "Nice dog, quiet, kept to itself mostly..." It never did, of course. Died quietly of old age with an unblemished record.

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.

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Anonymous wrote:My HS boyfriend had a doberman. It was a "good" dog-- never misbehaved, didn't bark, didn't stink, always responded to commands-- but man, it was creepy. It never wagged its tail or "smiled" at you. If you petted it, it would stand there until you stopped, and then walk away. Not even a natural polite sniff. It didn't seek company or affection. What PP said about the sentry-style patrol and controlling spouse was spot on. My boyfriend's mother often said she couldn't do something because "the dog wouldn't like it"-- the specific time I'm remembering was getting ready for a party, and she asked me to carry the large flower arrangements because "the dog would not like it" if he saw HER carrying it. I always thought of it as the serial killer dog. One day it was going to snap and all the neighbors were going to tell reporters "Nice dog, quiet, kept to itself mostly..." It never did, of course. Died quietly of old age with an unblemished record.

Beagles. They suck you in with their ridiculously adorable puppyness, and then you're stuck for the next 12 years with the worst-smelling dog on the planet, that barks non-stop and chews and sheds and runs away and gets so excited it can't control its bladder. The puppy-cute goes away, but the puppy behavior is forever. Never never never.

I have known many lovely greyhounds, but agree with PPs that their potentially abusive racing background makes them a bit of a crapshoot. I'd be very careful to get the right individual dog if I went that route.

My personal dog of choice is a retriever-- labrador, golden, or newfoundland. I've had a couple, and known dozens, and can't think of a single one I've known that wasn't a great dog all around (compared to other dogs, of course, not some fantasy ideal of dog).

I know I am resurrecting this from 8 years ago, but this is a masterpiece.

Anonymous wrote:Rhodesian ridgeback! Totally food obsession ,not very friendly and utterly unable to go a week without an accident. Not great with children and prone to rare and expensive medical conditions

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Anonymous wrote:Italian greyhounds are an ancient breed. During Medieval times the Italians imported them from the Middle East. They adored the breed, and that is how they came to be known as Italian greyhounds. They are not an inbred, new, boutique breed. They are the very opposite of that - one of the oldest breeds of dog out there.

It’s hard to find a reputable breeder and they have potty issues because they are toy dog size. Ours was sweet but lots of problems.

Anonymous wrote:My HS boyfriend had a doberman. It was a "good" dog-- never misbehaved, didn't bark, didn't stink, always responded to commands-- but man, it was creepy. It never wagged its tail or "smiled" at you. If you petted it, it would stand there until you stopped, and then walk away. Not even a natural polite sniff. It didn't seek company or affection. What PP said about the sentry-style patrol and controlling spouse was spot on. My boyfriend's mother often said she couldn't do something because "the dog wouldn't like it"-- the specific time I'm remembering was getting ready for a party, and she asked me to carry the large flower arrangements because "the dog would not like it" if he saw HER carrying it. I always thought of it as the serial killer dog. One day it was going to snap and all the neighbors were going to tell reporters "Nice dog, quiet, kept to itself mostly..." It never did, of course. Died quietly of old age with an unblemished record.

Beagles. They suck you in with their ridiculously adorable puppyness, and then you're stuck for the next 12 years with the worst-smelling dog on the planet, that barks non-stop and chews and sheds and runs away and gets so excited it can't control its bladder. The puppy-cute goes away, but the puppy behavior is forever. Never never never.

I have known many lovely greyhounds, but agree with PPs that their potentially abusive racing background makes them a bit of a crapshoot. I'd be very careful to get the right individual dog if I went that route.

My personal dog of choice is a retriever-- labrador, golden, or newfoundland. I've had a couple, and known dozens, and can't think of a single one I've known that wasn't a great dog all around (compared to other dogs, of course, not some fantasy ideal of dog).

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Anonymous wrote:

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?

You crate this poor dog way too much. What’s even the point?! Disgusting.

Although you make good points, you all realize you’re telling off someone who posted 8 years ago, don’t you?

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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?

You crate this poor dog way too much. What’s even the point?! Disgusting.

Anonymous wrote:Corgi! Great dog mellow personality. Smart.

Anonymous wrote:Italian greyhounds are an ancient breed. During Medieval times the Italians imported them from the Middle East. They adored the breed, and that is how they came to be known as Italian greyhounds. They are not an inbred, new, boutique breed. They are the very opposite of that - one of the oldest breeds of dog out there.