What breeds do you dislike?

[lcht2]

Originally Posted By: ShepsRgr8I love GSDs and Boston Terriers!!!

The only dogs I truly dislike are chihuahuas and I think that is only due to their irresponsible owners. I had a bad experience not long ago and ended up paying the stupid dogs vet bill because my GSD (who was being walked on a 6 ft lead at the heel position) was attacked by a ****-bent chihuahua off his leash! I only paid the bill to keep the AC from getting involved, but my dog WAS NOT at fault in any way, shape or form.

i've been told that if someone was in ur same position, u could have stomped that muts head in for all the law cares. that dog shoulda been on lead or in a fence..irresponsible ownership

[ldpeterson]

I like all dogs. Heck, I like all animals period.

With that said there are individual dogs, of all breeds, I know and don't particularly care for.

[Brightelf]

I honestly don't care for toy dogs, but, have met a few with warm, soft, intuitive personalities..... it's all about the individual dog.

Nobody could have been more surprised than I when I met a neighbor's Pekingese, and Gizmo began 'talking' to me with his energy, gently using all of his personality to shine out through his eyes and face and.. well.. he was truly working hard to make the meeting worth my while. A LOT of personality, a real person, emmanating from inside that dog. Toy dogs still make me uncomfortable, but, Gizmo tought me to have an open mind.

[gretasgifttome]

Originally Posted By: Shandril2They are also referred to as 'drop-kicks'

or punt-ables.

I don't care for beagles, too much. My dad must have gotten me four of these as a child. They didn't stay in a fence and were loud.

Pit bulls are ok, but I wouldn't own one. I don't think they mix well in a pack. I know there are good and bad in every breed.

Chows. Their temperament is very hard for me to read.

[ldpeterson]

Originally Posted By: doxsee



The only dog breed a have had nothing but bad experiences with is the beagle. I worked in kennel, nothing was worst than listening to beagles howl all day and being pulled around by one (they're strong!) Nothing gave me a headache faster. Plus, they always seem to come in pairs.....

But I've heard they are very sweet dogs and I have no doubt if people actually take the time to train them they can be perfectly delightful.

Beagles are wonderful dogs for *some*.

I use to not like them, but after getting to know the breed I have a lot more respect for them. They are awesomely strong little dogs (you are right about that one!), and I guarentee that's one little dog you could take on a 30 mile hike because their stamina is through the roof! However, they are not considered a high-strung, hyper dog.

Many people get beagles because they are "cute". They are a VERY stubborn breed to train though and many don't bother because it is quite a task. Therefore, little Jimmy Beagle is left to bark, snap, pull on the leash, act unruly and be even more stubborn then the breed already is.

Will they run? You bet as they are not a very good off-leash dog without some good training as their nose rules all things. Their bark is annoying as h*ll. Yet, they are a good, stout, small hunting breed that needs a job or exersice just like any other dog.

I can get my GSD's to do just about anything in a short amount of time. They are quick to please and easy to train and it's a nice feeling when they learn something new. When I can train my beagle to do something I feel as if I've just climbed a mountain. It's a real challenge.

Sorry for rambling, I just felt a need to clarify this poorly misunderstood little dog and the potential it can have if owners would step up to the plate and actually work with their Beagle.

[k9sarneko]

I do not like Chow's, they are unreadable, they are the only breed that I will not work with. I do not really care for dalmations and must say that I am no longer overly fond of labs......actually its probably most of the lab handlers that I do not care for as they make excusses for bad behavior and don't fix it! Thats about it really oh, I forgot, Shelties....weird bitty tiny versions of a really nice collie! Only dog that I have ever really been nailed by...on the butt (it jumped up and broke skin through my jeans, sneaky little jerk)

Most all Terriers and Chihuahuas are at the top of my list. There have been a few exceptions and I never prejudge any dog by its breed. That being said, I'm also not fond of pretty much any little "weird breed" dog that sits there and shakes like some errant breeze might take it away. So that lets out many small dogs. I like Beagles for example. On the whole though I have to agree with what was said about the toy breeds. Just don't understand the desire for them. If you want something like that there's plenty of cats out there - except my Hop Sing LOL! He's certain he's a cougar.

[Maryn]

I've never liked chihuahuas either. Knew a few growing up who always wanted to growl at and bite me.

My 7 yr old son's best friend has one who is teeny tiny...but the most affectionate and sweet little thing I've ever met. She dances for you to pet her and will jump up and sit on your lap. Her I don't mind.

[MTAussie]

Heelers, I haven't met a balanced one yet. Jack Russell's, although a FEW well trained are not totally banishable. Labs, they are just too common and often not well trained.
Beagles, I used to think they were cut until my neighbor had 5 of them letting them out a night to roam the neighborhood, and they would get in my backyard under the fence and go to the bathroom on my porch. They were mangy little flea infested animals always barking. Yuck! I should have called animal control they were so bad, and they infested my dogs and yard with fleas.
I have a chihuahua and would take him over a beagle any day!

[onyx'girl]

instead of disliking the breed, maybe think of the one that owns and train them>> I know sometimes it is the type of dog, but to let a pack of beagles run loose is not their fault for their behavior . A lot of people get breeds they really shouldn't have due to the work ethic of the dog and the owners not giving them a job to do