04-30-2011, 06:25 PM | #1 | ||
College Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Out of Grad School Hell :)
|
Your breed of dog?
I lost my dog in February, and I'm going to get a new pup when my school year ends in early June. I've always had Golden Retrievers, but I think I'm going to get a Goldendoodle. What is your breed of choice?
__________________
“I don’t like the Cubs,” Joey Votto said. “And I’m not going to pat anybody with a Cubs uniform on the back." |
||
04-30-2011, 06:29 PM | #2 |
Head Coach
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Whittier
|
Dachshunds. A bit aggressive and prone to back problems, but are playful and loyal and love to sleep
|
04-30-2011, 07:48 PM | #3 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Troy, Mo
|
We have 2 labs, a golden retriever, an american eskimo and a pomeranian. The Golden was the easiest to train, but we love them all.
|
04-30-2011, 07:49 PM | #4 |
Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ashburn, VA
|
Lab. Grew up with a black lab. One day when I have a life a little more conducive to having a dog, I want another lab.
/tk
__________________
GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin |
04-30-2011, 07:58 PM | #5 |
General Manager
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: The Mountains
|
Siberian Husky/German Shepard mix. I think that's a good mix of fun/personality v. loyalty/training intelligence.
|
04-30-2011, 07:59 PM | #6 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: the yo'
|
We have 2 poodle shih-tzu mixes.
|
04-30-2011, 07:59 PM | #7 |
Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
|
We have a soft coated wheaten terrier. GREAT, GREAT dog. Big enough to play with but small enough to snuggle in and not feel crushed. Non-shedding, playful, non-barking unless provoked, great with kids. I love my little Callie-girl.
|
04-30-2011, 09:39 PM | #8 |
College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Oct 2003
|
I had two Springer Spaniels that I trained to pheasant hunt. First one was a joy the second was a bit head strong but a great protector. Both were females.
Always thought about a Lab but stayed away because of size. As the second Springer was getting older we went ahead and got a Chocolate Lab. Great dog, I wish I would have ignored the size issue years ago. I really loved the Springers and would get one again but the Lab is just very special. I've aged and no longer hunt so she is "just" a house dog and a lot of fun. A huge part of the family. |
04-30-2011, 09:52 PM | #9 |
Coordinator
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Jacksonville, FL
|
English Bulldog.
A huge pain in the ass but the most lovable dog Ive ever owned. Super docile demeanor and can put up with a ton of shit.
__________________
Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL |
04-30-2011, 10:03 PM | #10 |
High School Varsity
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH
|
Shiba Inu
Striking appearance, very smart, energetic, and quirky. Training must begin upon arrival, rarely can be let off the leash.
__________________
Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School
|
04-30-2011, 10:23 PM | #11 |
College Prospect
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Buffalo,NY
|
Mini shnauzer
Surprisingly a real good guard dog..... |
04-30-2011, 10:28 PM | #12 |
Pro Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
|
Labs are the best in my book. Lab mixes are better because of the problems incurred from overbreeding (my current dog is a full lab & has problems...)
|
04-30-2011, 10:43 PM | #13 |
College Prospect
Join Date: Dec 2006
|
Havanese
Here's my main man Ace at about 4-5 months old, he's a Havanese (Cuban national dog). Havanese are legit. They don't shed and are hypo-allergenic. He's about 12lbs now at 7 months which is probably as big as he will get.
Last edited by Bigsmooth : 04-30-2011 at 10:45 PM. |
04-30-2011, 11:14 PM | #14 |
Pro Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NC
|
Australian Shepherds, one of the absolute smartest breeds I've ever seen. They are a herding breed, as you can guess from their name, and have unbelievable amounts of energy. They're great family dogs, too.
__________________
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton |
05-01-2011, 12:06 AM | #15 |
Head Coach
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Green Bay, WI
|
|
05-01-2011, 01:03 AM | #16 | |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Where Hip Hop lives
|
Quote:
__________________
. . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready. |
|
05-01-2011, 06:36 AM | #17 |
College Starter
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SE
|
Cat, our dogs are idiots.
__________________
GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025 |
05-01-2011, 06:58 AM | #18 |
Head Coach
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA
|
The only dog I had growing up was a basset hound/beagle mix-the most mellow dog I've ever known-so likely would get one of those breeds if I were to get a dog again.
|
05-01-2011, 07:44 AM | #19 |
Pro Rookie
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Prairie du Sac, WI
|
Mutt
I will never own a purebred. Right now, my mutts are Border Collie/Australian Sheperd and an English Setter/Blue Heeler/Border Collie |
05-01-2011, 08:10 AM | #20 |
College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Hampshire
|
Boston Terrier.
Grew up with Chows, so the change was huge. But I can't see myself ever having another breed of dog, amazing personalities and just a great dog. |
05-01-2011, 08:18 AM | #21 |
Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
|
I've got two Australian Shepherd/Lab mixes and they're the best dogs I've ever had.
__________________
We have always been at war with Eastasia. |
05-01-2011, 09:08 AM | #22 |
General Manager
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kansas City, MO
|
Own a 150 lb. female Saint Bernard. Best dog we've ever had. Sleeps 15-16 hours a day and is the best dog I've ever seen with children. Very loving and loves to run around with the kids.
Last edited by Mizzou B-ball fan : 05-01-2011 at 09:08 AM. |
05-01-2011, 12:53 PM | #23 |
Coordinator
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: The Great Northwest
|
Pound puppy, nothing beats rescuing a dog. Worry less about breeds and more about the dog itself and you will be rewarded. Don't get a purebreed, you are just supporting a large % of people (not all) that abuse dogs by making them a business.
__________________
Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO! Last edited by DanGarion : 05-01-2011 at 03:05 PM. |
05-01-2011, 01:51 PM | #24 |
High School JV
Join Date: Oct 2000
|
|
05-01-2011, 02:21 PM | #25 |
Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: The scorched Desert
|
A Boxer and 2 Min Pins.
The Boxer is a great Dog, gentle and still as playful as a Puppy at 7 1/2, just thinks he is a Lap Dog. The Min Pins live up to their name as King of the Toys. Independant, stubborn, but very loyal and affectionate. All of them are like 4 legged Kids to us. |
05-01-2011, 02:29 PM | #26 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: the yo'
|
I'm surprised nobody has written about their loving and safe with children pitbulls yet.
|
05-01-2011, 03:07 PM | #28 | |
Coordinator
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: The Great Northwest
|
Quote:
Pits have a bad wrap, they are sweet dogs. |
|
05-01-2011, 03:17 PM | #29 |
Head Coach
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Whittier
|
|
05-01-2011, 03:21 PM | #30 |
Coordinator
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Pacific
|
We have a purebred Chocolate Lab. She is a sweety.
|
05-01-2011, 06:53 PM | #31 |
Pro Rookie
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Los Angeles
|
i have a mini labradoodle. i like labs, but have allergies. so this solved that problem. 5 months in, no sneezing. awesome.
|
05-01-2011, 07:51 PM | #32 |
Pro Starter
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Winnipeg, MB
|
Old English Sheepdog. Stubborn like a mule, but super gentle with kids and has really become a lazy, lovable goof the last few years (after some seriously rambunctious years as a pup). 90 pounds of sweetness (and fur!).
__________________
"Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime." |
05-01-2011, 08:03 PM | #33 |
High School Varsity
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Edge of the Great Dismal Swamp
|
Aye. If anything gets within thirty feet of the house, mini schnauzer lets you know. No shedding, great with kids, loyal. The only drawback is that it is very excitable--visitors and other dogs send it into a frenzy of barking. I think that I just need to do some obedience training.
__________________
Input A No Input |
05-01-2011, 08:34 PM | #34 |
College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: JBLM, WA
|
My personal preference are Samoyeds, have two, but if I was wealthy enough I'd probably breed them. The only bad part is all the shedding.
__________________
I killed a wolf and I liked it. |
05-01-2011, 11:29 PM | #35 |
Head Coach
Join Date: Oct 2005
|
I had a dalmation before getting a lab. Dalmations aren't supposedly the top-10 smart dogs but I have little problems with her. The lab is a different story... high energy, high maintenance ... but let's give her another 6 months to get past her puppy stage.
|
05-01-2011, 11:32 PM | #36 | |
Favored Bitch #1
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: homeless in NJ
|
Quote:
I do not recommend a goldendoodle. We have a friend who has one and it is super hyper, doesn't listen, and is pretty funny looking. |
|
05-01-2011, 11:34 PM | #37 |
Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: The scorched Desert
|
|
05-02-2011, 03:03 AM | #38 |
Coordinator
Join Date: Oct 2000
|
Italian Greyhound
Min Pin. I love the greyhound, I don't like the min pin. My personal choice is labs, but in a condo, we can't have a lab right now. |
05-02-2011, 06:19 AM | #39 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Here
|
Have a cairn terrier. He's a good size for a house dog, good size for a young kid dog, and he'd rather play ball than do anything else, so he's the perfect dog for my life.
Once he passes, I'd like a black lab. Grew up with them. Only problem is we don't have much of a yard, and the wife doesn't want a big dog to live inside. |
05-02-2011, 09:22 AM | #40 | |||
lolzcat
Join Date: May 2001
Location: williamsburg, va
|
Quote:
Quote:
I have 3 min pins and love them. I'd be curious as to what Troy doesn't like personally - I think they are amazing dogs.
__________________
Text Sports Network - Bringing you statistical information for several FOF MP leagues in one convenient site Quote:
|
|||
05-02-2011, 01:05 PM | #41 |
Coordinator
Join Date: Oct 2000
|
The Min Pin was my wifes dog before the marriage. The dog is fiercely loyal to her and growls at me pretty much anytime I get within 5 feet of him. To say he's a grumpy dog would be an understatement. The most depressing dog I've ever been around.
Don't get me wrong, I can see that if I had come around 7 years before when he was a puppy things would be different. I did come around 7 years into his life though and he'd just as soon I stayed away. So the Italian Greyhound and I have a wonderful relationship. The MinPin and I tolerate each other. |
05-02-2011, 01:39 PM | #42 |
College Starter
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Buffalo, NY
|
Mutt of unknown breed we got from a shelter. They said he was a lab-hound mix. The vet says he's neither lab nor hound but he's really not sure what he is. He's quite lovable though.. and great with the kids.
|
05-02-2011, 01:42 PM | #43 |
Head Coach
Join Date: Dec 2009
|
Have always wanted a dog, but always lived in apartments and such that wouldn't allow it.
Forces me to be a cat person. |
05-02-2011, 01:44 PM | #44 | |
Head Coach
Join Date: Dec 2009
|
Quote:
OMG Labs. Probably my least favorite, mostly because my eardrums can't take it. I used to volunteer at the HUmane Society and the high pitched whine-bark of a black lab in a cement kennel gave me such a headache. Malamutes and german shephards however I found to be incredibly friendly, smart, and obedient. Last edited by CrimsonFox : 05-02-2011 at 01:45 PM. |
|
05-02-2011, 01:46 PM | #45 |
Pro Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Oakland, CA
|
I like Pom-Sheltie mixes. Smart and spunky alert little critters but without the Pom yapping.
But right now I have a German Shepherd. Not fun to get caught by her shark teeth, though. |
05-02-2011, 01:52 PM | #46 |
Favored Bitch #1
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: homeless in NJ
|
Sheperds can be great dogs but you have to be really vigillant with training them.
|
05-02-2011, 01:58 PM | #47 | |
Pro Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Oakland, CA
|
Quote:
For sure. Good thing is she catches onto things really fast. She even puts her toys back in the box when she's done playing with them, or when she gets a new one out (didn't even teach her that one, weird). |
|
05-02-2011, 02:01 PM | #48 | ||
lolzcat
Join Date: May 2001
Location: williamsburg, va
|
Quote:
Ah, ok, fair enough.
__________________
Text Sports Network - Bringing you statistical information for several FOF MP leagues in one convenient site Quote:
|
||
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
|
|