Other than GSD, your favorite breed of dog?

[Freestep]

Originally Posted by VomBlack

When I was younger I always thought i'd have dobes, they're absolutely beautiful dogs when bred well..but as horrible as I may sound saying this.. I prefer the cropped/docked look and it seems to be a dying practice.

You know what sounds even weirder? I would want a Dobe with cropped ears and a natural tail. I like the way Dobes look with a good (not too long) crop; with their natural ears they look like Coonhounds to me--not very intimidating. But I really like tails on my dogs. They are so expressive with them, and it makes a convenient handle at times.

[CarrieJ]

I was surprised a couple of you liked the Blue Heeler....are they common in USA?
They have a bit of a bad reputation here. There are a lot of people who have been bitten by the good old aussie heeler....and usually when they least expect it!!!

Great, great working ranch dogs. But, in a suburban home or condo not a good fit (usually) Not for first time dog owners. But people want them because they aren't large dogs and are cute.

I get more aware if I see one at a dog park and sometimes will leave when a ACD or Heeler comes in rather than a pitbull. I just watch how they enter the park and how the human handles them.

My boss has one and uses it for temperament evals and calls ACDs the "german shepherds on steroids" as far as herding dogs go.

[Mac's Mom]

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[LaRen616]

Originally Posted by CarrieJ

Great, great working ranch dogs. But, in a suburban home or condo not a good fit (usually) Not for first time dog owners. But people want them because they aren't large dogs and are cute.

I get more aware if I see one at a dog park and sometimes will leave when a ACD or Heeler comes in rather than a pitbull. I just watch how they enter the park and how the human handles them.

My boss has one and uses it for temperament evals and calls ACDs the "german shepherds on steroids" as far as herding dogs go.

My best friend has an ACD mix that is almost always out of control. She jumps extremely high, is always on the go and can run circles around my GSD. She is always bouncing off the walls. She has bitten someone already and always picks on the 2 other dogs she lives with.

[LARHAGE]

I will always have German Shepherds but my other love is Terriers, I LOVE them, no dogs are more entertaining to me, they are incredibly smart, energetic, loyal as ****, and a true working breed, there is never a dull minute with one, I love the way they walk around with a confident air about them, their eyes have so much life and spark in them, I crack up when I walk out in my backyard every day and the squirrels send the signal the monsters are out, and sure enough, the hunt is on, they immediately run to the loudest squirrel and take him on. LOL!!! I sometimes have to literally drag them from the gound holes covered in burrs and mud all the while they are squealing and growling, it's hilarious.

I currently have a Jack Russell and a Cairn Terrier, my next addition is a Norwich Terrier to join the mayhem!

[marielrowland]

WEll when I had my 1st Beagle I would have said that was my favorite breed but that changed when I got my second Beagle! I'm sticking with GSDs.

[Siresmom]

Alaskan Malamutes are my second favorite. I love going to our local akc conformation show and seeing many of these big/hunky gorgeous dogs. I just wouldn't want one in our hot/humid climate.

Other favorites are dobermans, goldens and labs.

[bruiser]

I love huskies and I used to have a husky/GSD mix that was wonderful and quite a handful, to much for me at this time in my life though. I currently have a 9 year old black lab that I just love, a super friendly nice dog but not protective in anyway what so ever, she loves everyone and every animal. My GSD is my counter to my lab. 'Bruiser' is protective and loving, I love my GSD!

[cshepherd9]

My favorite non-GSD's. I have a few: Doberman, Corgi, Australian Cattle Dog and English Springer Spaniel are the top. Since working with Willow I have been saying that my next dog is going to be a lap dog so I have been putting some research into Corgi's. I really want to try agility so I will keep that in mind when the time comes.

Originally Posted by RazinKain

If I had to switch to another breed, I would go back to the Australian Cattle Dog (Heeler). As intelligent as a GSD, as loyal, as protective, but they're almost always amped up (like a malinois) and they are generally a 'one person' dog. But, the ACD falls way short on personality as compared to the GSD. GSD's are big goofs.

My Dallas is an ACD mix but I would say majority ACD in looks and personality. I totally agree with this assessment. Dallas is way more serious than Willow but when she was young she could have run circles around Willow. I just wish that when I got Dallas I had the knowledge and money to have done something like Agility with her. She would have been great at it!! As it was, she had to settle on being my walking buddy. Dallas could go out with me and walk for miles. She loved it. I could tie the leash to my waste and she walked right by my side. She has slowed down some in the past year or so but she is still right there by my side..... now if she could only teach Willow a thing or two.

Dallas is definitely a one person dog and like most ACD's isn't the most friendly to other dogs. She is not all out dog aggressive but she is very particular about dogs she does like.

[Stella's Mom]

American Bulldogs, Cairn Terriers, Huskies, Beagles, English Bulldogs, Boxer, Doberman, Rottweiler.