Doggies! <3

[smittenkitten]

So me and BoB were looking at lots of different breeds of dogs today if you got a dog what breed would you pick, what name would you give he/she and why?

We worked out in the end the best dog for us (with my allergies) would be a male Samoyed and I would totally call it Miyuki <3:-

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/Reaha/SamoyedHolly3YearsOld_zps7c3f4472.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/Reaha/cute-samoyed-dogsB_zps64547e1f.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/Reaha/white-samoyed-dog-8371121_zps1229bd90.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/Reaha/974486425B_zps8e39926a.jpg

OMG I love them already why can't we have one now ;;

[Pumpkin]

I've always wanted a Doberman. I think they are gorgeous.

Just need to convince sharky.... >.>

[Aulayna]

Oh god so cute! :3

I'd love a Husky... and I'd be totally unoriginal and call it Husky and innevitably pet name it "pudding chops" like I do with most of my pets.

Failing that a Corgi or a West Yorkshire Terrier... both are adorable!

I used to have a golden retriever way back as a kid... who was named Benson xD (yes after the cigarette brand, we just put a load of names into a hat and Benson came out - it sounded regal enough!)

[Chris]

I want want soooo badly!

http://puppyparadise.com/images/Breeds/shih-tzu_tomjpg.jpg

http://img.wylio.com/flickr/315/3359214266

[Raistlin]

Pit bulls and pit bull mixes are the best dogs. If I got a dog, it would be a pit bull/mix from a rescue or shelter. As for names... I dunno, I'm terrible with names. I would kinda want to just call him "dog" as a reference to Death Gate Cycle, but I'd give it a real name as well.

[Miriel]

I have two beautiful Korean Jindos. They are the cuddliest. They are also smart, loyal, and playful. But they can also be stubborn and willful, and they also have super high prey drives.

I love them to bits.

All gussied up for the wedding:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/hannahgoesrawr/wedding12.jpg

The day I brought Liz and her brother home:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/hannahgoesrawr/lized02.jpg

She loves munching on stuff!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/hannahgoesrawr/puppies07.jpg

At six months:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/hannahgoesrawr/puppy-1.jpg

All grown up and oh so beautiful. The prettiest dog in the world!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/hannahgoesrawr/pastalizzie.jpg

I call them Lizball and Charlesball:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/hannahgoesrawr/Livejournal/doggiessleep.jpg

[Shorty]

I love the bully breeds, especially American bulldogs. Dogo Argentinos are a perfect mix of pitbulls, bulldogs and great danes (I've wanted one for years) to me, and I've wanted one for a long time. I love my pitbull to pieces and I think it would be hard for me to pick another dog from one of them but if I had to, it would be a dogo.

http://www.perrosmascotas.com/dogo_argentino/imagenes/dogo_arg_filial.jpg

Or the next pit I get will be blue or black and I will call him Bane.

[noxious.sunshine]

Newfoundland & Boxer. Hands down. We will have both one day.

I also have a soft spot for poodles.

[Aulayna]

I want a dog again now. :(

[noxious.sunshine]

O.o I have a cat. Ans it's ridin shotgun on the console. Camped out like a real OG.

[Shauna]

Take your cat-chat out of here! :argh:

My Mum has a lhasa apso, which is super cuddly and lovely. But I think if I were to get a dog, I'd get one that's a bit bigger. Dunno which breed though.

[Formalhaut]

Take your cat-chat out of here! :argh:

My Mum has a lhasa apso, which is super cuddly and lovely. But I think if I were to get a dog, I'd get one that's a bit bigger. Dunno which breed though.

What do you expect? She has Cait Sith as an avatar.

I have a cat but I'd love a dog one day. Those Korean Jindos do look fabulous but I have a soft spot for the beagle.


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[Night Fury]

I have rottweilers at the moment that we have bred from.

For my first dog that I'd own myself I really want a GSD and he will be called Jackson and he's going to be my best friend.

http://www.worldclassgsd.com/images/robuk077.jpg

http://www.germanshepherdrescue.co.uk/images/blue-tudman.jpg

[The Summoner of Leviathan]

OMFG Jindo are adorable and this is my first time seeing one. Miriel, jealous!

I grew up with Siberian Huskies. Though my parents had an Alaskan Malamute when I was a wee thing, it was put down after attacking my friend (who is alive). Had two huskies growing up. They are both gone, now my parents have two huskies again, though this time they're siblings! I love huskies~

[Dat Matt]

I want a chocolate Labrador. I had a golden retriever when I was a toddler to pre-teen and a black lab when I was a pre-teen to an adult (3rd year of uni). I always wanted a chocolate lab to have the collection.

[Cuchulainn]

Pit bulls and pit bull mixes are the best dogs. If I got a dog, it would be a pit bull/mix from a rescue or shelter. As for names... I dunno, I'm terrible with names. I would kinda want to just call him "dog" as a reference to Death Gate Cycle, but I'd give it a real name as well.

pitbulls? you mean the dogs that are notoriously bred foer fighting and are responsible for a high level of attacks on other animals and humans? THey a banned breed here, and thank smurf.

Anyway here's me ma's wee dog. Lovable wee fella.

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[noxious.sunshine]

My Bozo was a Newfoundland/black lab mix. He looked like a large black golden retriever. He was the most awesome dog ever.

Edit: my mom for whatever reason bought a Yorkie. She named him Damnit.

Never get a Yorkie. They're impossible to train.

[Shorty]

Pit bulls and pit bull mixes are the best dogs. If I got a dog, it would be a pit bull/mix from a rescue or shelter. As for names... I dunno, I'm terrible with names. I would kinda want to just call him "dog" as a reference to Death Gate Cycle, but I'd give it a real name as well.

pitbulls? you mean the dogs that are notoriously bred foer fighting and are responsible for a high level of attacks on other animals and humans? THey a banned breed here, and thank smurf.

You have no idea how ignorant that entire post is.

[noxious.sunshine]

Yeah. While I'm not particularly a fan of pitbulls, I have taken more of a liking to them. They just get a bad rap.

[Denmark]

the only pitbull i've ever met was a shithead

a LOVABLE shithead, but still. and sarah will agree that achilles is a shithead. but we love him. <3

i want a border collie because http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2280/2198428345_879464d613.jpg

[fire_of_avalon]

Some of the sweetest, most loyal and most gentle dogs I've known were pits, pit mixes, rotties and dobermans.

Some of the meanest dogs Yorkies, Scotties, and Chihuahua. You can't judge a dog for what the breed is "known" for - we don't associate Bulldogs with bull baiting anymore, do we? You have to judge the individual dog, and more importantly, the owner.

I love pretty much all dogs. I have a soft spot for big guys and girls, the Mastiffs, the wolf-hounds and elk-hounds, what have you. But I love mutts most of all. And everyone should adopt at least one mutt in their life and give it a good home, because it's so hard for them in the world.

[noxious.sunshine]

Yorkies aren't mean. Just stupid. Along with miniature dobermans.

I take that back. They're not stupid per se, just extremely hard to train.

[Cuchulainn]

You have no idea how ignorant that entire post is.

I've done the reseach and read the science. I'd an idea a butthurt pitbull fan would defend them here, i'd no idea it'd be you.

When a pitbull choses to bite it does more damage than almost any other dog. It's jaw strength is arguably stronger than any other dog. It's been bred for fighting for a thousand years. It's mouth is designed to kill. For anyone to have it as a pet around children is irresponsible. They're probably the most dangerous breed of dog around. I keep hearing this nonsense from owners and fans of dangerous dogs that they're harmless. Smaller dogs are more agressive and can do more harm. Bollox. THe science doesn't agree with you. End of story.

[noxious.sunshine]

It's not the dog, it's the owner and the way it was raised. There are many so-called "aggressive breeds" that are raised with children and trained properly and are wonderful, usually protective, members of their families. So saying that it's irresponsible to have one around a child is kind of absurd.

[Cuchulainn]

It's not the dog, it's the owner and the way it was raised. There are many so-called "aggressive breeds" that are raised with children and trained properly and are wonderful, usually protective, members of their families. So saying that it's irresponsible to have one around a child is kind of absurd.

No with certain breeds, it's the dog. I fully respect that someone can own a pits all their lives and have no incidents. The same way someopne can smoke all theri lives and never get cancer. I understand that if a pit grows up with a loving home it's less likely to attack. However that likelyhood never leaves completely. And like I said the biggest problem with pits is the damage they can do the second they decide to attack. Their mouths are designed to kill. The selective breeding that's brought them to where they now are mean they have the stronngest jaw strength of any dog. They're very dangerous whether people accept it or not.

[Pike]

My mom has two dogs, a Shih Tzu and a Whippet. The Shih Tzu is SUPER stinky and goes crazy if you leave her alone for more than a few minutes and it's kind of annoying. The Whippet is pretty clean and more tolerable to be around in general, it's funny because she has fits where she'll run circles around the house at 40mph for 20 minutes and then go crash on the couch for six hours.

[Shorty]

You have no idea how ignorant that entire post is.

I've done the reseach and read the science. I'd an idea a butthurt pitbull fan would defend them here, i'd no idea it'd be you.

When a pitbull choses to bite it does more damage than almost any other dog. It's jaw strength is arguably stronger than any other dog. It's been bred for fighting for a thousand years. It's mouth is designed to kill. For anyone to have it as a pet around children is irresponsible. They're probably the most dangerous breed of dog around. I keep hearing this nonsense from owners and fans of dangerous dogs that they're harmless. Smaller dogs are more agressive and can do more harm. Bollox. THe science doesn't agree with you. End of story.

Trying to educate an owner of a pit bull. That's cute.

[Cuchulainn]

You have no idea how ignorant that entire post is.

I've done the reseach and read the science. I'd an idea a butthurt pitbull fan would defend them here, i'd no idea it'd be you.

When a pitbull choses to bite it does more damage than almost any other dog. It's jaw strength is arguably stronger than any other dog. It's been bred for fighting for a thousand years. It's mouth is designed to kill. For anyone to have it as a pet around children is irresponsible. They're probably the most dangerous breed of dog around. I keep hearing this nonsense from owners and fans of dangerous dogs that they're harmless. Smaller dogs are more agressive and can do more harm. Bollox. THe science doesn't agree with you. End of story.

Trying to educate an owner of a pit bull. That's cute.

Most need educated. They're either ignorant of the proven dangers OR they know them and ignore them.

[escobert]

I want a Pharaoh hound


Newfoundland & Boxer. Hands down. We will have both one day.

I also have a soft spot for poodles.


I have a newfie and while he is an amazing dog and very well behaved. he drools EVERYWHERE. I don't know if you literally will want to carry a rag with you at all times to wipe up drool. He tries hard not to drool but it doesn't matter. There are "drool-less" ones but from people I know who have them they are MUCH more aggressive and have a wide range of health issues.

and on the issue of Pitbulls. It's the owner 95% of the time. Golden retrievers actually have the sharpest teeth of any domestic dog.

[Faris]

Another one of these:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/Ashley-pie/f8481fda-bb84-458b-a8d3-304c223f026d_zps1a156be5.jpg

and a husky or a lab.

[Parker]

i absolutely will have a leonburger before i die

[noxious.sunshine]

Leonburgers are sooo adorbs

[Raistlin]

I've done the reseach and read the science.

Apparently not, because pitbulls and related breeds are consistently ranked in studies as some of the most people-friendly and family-appropriate dogs. (http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2006/02/06/060206fa_fact?currentPage=2)


A Georgia-based group called the American Temperament Test Society has put twenty-five thousand dogs through a ten-part standardized drill designed to assess a dog’s stability, shyness, aggressiveness, and friendliness in the company of people. A handler takes a dog on a six-foot lead and judges its reaction to stimuli such as gunshots, an umbrella opening, and a weirdly dressed stranger approaching in a threatening way. Eighty-four per cent of the pit bulls that have been given the test have passed, which ranks pit bulls ahead of beagles, Airedales, bearded collies, and all but one variety of dachshund. “We have tested somewhere around a thousand pit-bull-type dogs,” Carl Herkstroeter, the president of the A.T.T.S., says. “I’ve tested half of them. And of the number I’ve tested I have disqualified one pit bull because of aggressive tendencies. They have done extremely well. They have a good temperament. They are very good with children.” It can even be argued that the same traits that make the pit bull so aggressive toward other dogs are what make it so nice to humans. “There are a lot of pit bulls these days who are licensed therapy dogs,” the writer Vicki Hearne points out. “Their stability and resoluteness make them excellent for work with people who might not like a more bouncy, flibbertigibbet sort of dog. When pit bulls set out to provide comfort, they are as resolute as they are when they fight, but what they are resolute about is being gentle. And, because they are fearless, they can be gentle with anybody.”


For anyone to have it as a pet around children is irresponsible. They're probably the most dangerous breed of dog around.

This may be the dumbest thing you've posted on EoFF. Because some pit bulls are raised to be vicious, that means all pit bulls, no matter how they're raised, should be kept away from children? Pit bulls are indeed stronger than most dogs, yet tens of thousands of them make it their entire lives without biting anyone to begin with; they are inherently no more likely to bite people than any other dog (and many studies point to the fact that they are less likely to bite people as a breed). Well-trained pit bulls are considered by experts to be among the best family dogs. Your so-called "science" is little more than mindless propaganda (http://www.foxnews.com/story/2006/09/25/pit-bull-ban-punishes-dogs-for-bad-owners/).

[Cuchulainn]

I've links too mate, we can all trawl through the internet to find things that back us up

Pit Bull FAQ - Dangerous Dogs - DogsBite.org (http://www.dogsbite.org/dangerous-dogs-pit-bull-faq.php)

Pit Bulls' Fatal Attack Leads to Dangerous Dog Crackdown in L.A. - Los Angeles - News - The Informer (http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2013/06/pitbull_crackdown_los_angeles_antelope_valley.php)

The Seattle Times: Living: Pit bulls: Most dangerous of dogs or least understood? (http://seattletimes.com/html/living/2002810189_pitbull19.html)

Maryland court declares pit bulls are 'inherently dangerous' | MNN - Mother Nature Network (http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/maryland-court-declares-pit-bulls-are-inherently-dangerous)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6222689.stm

I could go on but something tells me you're only interested in stuff that backs up your defence of an ugly, dangerous animal. Everything i've said about the pittbull is true. The damage it can do when it decides to bite is the issue.

[Miriel]

You have no idea how ignorant that entire post is.

I've done the reseach and read the science. I'd an idea a butthurt pitbull fan would defend them here, i'd no idea it'd be you.

When a pitbull choses to bite it does more damage than almost any other dog. It's jaw strength is arguably stronger than any other dog. It's been bred for fighting for a thousand years. It's mouth is designed to kill. For anyone to have it as a pet around children is irresponsible. They're probably the most dangerous breed of dog around. I keep hearing this nonsense from owners and fans of dangerous dogs that they're harmless. Smaller dogs are more agressive and can do more harm. Bollox. THe science doesn't agree with you. End of story.

You obviously haven't done the research or done the science. So why pretend that you have? Is it a lie to try and make your ignorant post seem more reasonable?

Pitbulls do NOT have a higher bite force than any other dog relative to its size. It comes in lower than German Shepherds, rottweilers, mastiffs, and dobermans. And the asian breeds like Akita & Jindos both have higher bite force than pitbulls. As do huskies. A LOT of dog breeds have similar bite force or GREATER bite force than the pitbull. The idea that they have locking jaws is also a complete myth.

In addition, there's numerous studies that show that the breed itself is not disproportionately dangerous. Here is one such study: https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/Backgrounders/Pages/The-Role-of-Breed-in-Dog-Bite-Risk-and-Prevention.aspx

EDIT: Just saw your post. Um, seriously dude? That isn't research and it isn't science. Science is controlled tests. Those are just random anecdotal stories, as well as conclusions based on faulty information and biases. Did you know that Labradors cause more bites in the US than pitbulls? Or did you also consider the fact that pitbulls are more often abused and that abuse contributes to the number of bites/attacks as opposed to the ridiculous and disproven idea that the BREED itself is to blame. You best educate yourself.

[Aulayna]

Anyway here's me ma's wee dog. Lovable wee fella.

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I knew behind the hard nut facade that you were a big softie really.

[Shorty]

Saying a pitbull is more inclined to attack people than other breeds is like saying a toucan is more inclined to attack people than other birds.

In short, it's ridiculous.

[Freya]

Of all the different dogs i've owned I like australian shepards the best

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rE6rqxtG_hg/TtuzKC9HkWI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/-EG-vnWWpxw/s1600/Bvdb-australischeherder.jpg

They're very active and i've had 3 over time now and every single one is extremely loyal. Our female hates any fighting and tries to break it up. They are herding dogs though! Funny thing is when they herd small children. They are great family pets and extremely smart. And dog 101 told me they are a unique breed for running. Apparently they have a spine similar to a cheetah! So they can run faster than most other breeds.

They were bred to be ranch dogs so they actually enjoy working. They love to run and learn. They are very obedient and seem to be happier if they have an area to protect. They are high energy so if you don't have room to play and run with them they get destructive cause they get bored. So that's why they like working and being out somewhere they can run! But they have been my favorite of all the various breeds we've had.

that first picture is just a google stock, here's a picture of my female :D she's smaller but our male is large. Don't have a picture of him.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/4672_127449235680_6668749_n.jpg

[Cuchulainn]

There really is nothing fun about posting a popular opinion here.

[escobert]

And there has never been anything fun about reading Your constant ignorant posts on just about every subject.

[Cuchulainn]

It's fun for me kid, that's why I do it. Annoying you is an excellent bonus though.

[Formalhaut]

And this was such a nice doggie thread as well...

[Denmark]

post more doggies

[Cuchulainn]

I'm waiting for Bert's picture of him, in his ranch, with his 5 'over compensating' pit bulls and sporting his multiple gun stash, while holding a budwiser in his pickup.

[escobert]

That's amazing since I've never said I wanted to own a pitbull. Also I live in vermont we don't have ranches so go check your super facts again.

[Formalhaut]

I'm waiting for Bert's picture of him, in his ranch, with his 5 'over compensating' pit bulls and sporting his multiple gun stash, while holding a budwiser in his pickup.

Now that's not even about dogs, that's just a personal attack. :yuck:

[Madame Adequate]

Alright kids we're gonna go ahead and stop talking about dangerous dogs and stop insulting each other, and we're going to get back to talking about how great dogs are and posting pics of our dogs or dogs we want.

[Raistlin]

I've links too mate, we can all trawl through the internet to find things that back us up

Pit Bull FAQ - Dangerous Dogs - DogsBite.org (http://www.dogsbite.org/dangerous-dogs-pit-bull-faq.php)

Pit Bulls' Fatal Attack Leads to Dangerous Dog Crackdown in L.A. - Los Angeles - News - The Informer (http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2013/06/pitbull_crackdown_los_angeles_antelope_valley.php)

The Seattle Times: Living: Pit bulls: Most dangerous of dogs or least understood? (http://seattletimes.com/html/living/2002810189_pitbull19.html)

Maryland court declares pit bulls are 'inherently dangerous' | MNN - Mother Nature Network (http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/maryland-court-declares-pit-bulls-are-inherently-dangerous)

BBC NEWS | UK | Dog control laws and pit bulls (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6222689.stm)

Pro-tip: anecdotes, an anti-pit bull group run by one woman, and hysterical news articles -- all written by lay people -- are not "science."

This is like if we were in an evolution vs. creationism thread, and I (and Miriel) linked to studies and documented evidence, and in response you linked to a news article about Ken Ham (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Ham). :p There is indeed science on the issue of breed behavior, and it points firmly in one direction: that pit bulls are not dangerous solely by nature of their breed.

To try to save the love in this thread, here are some pit puppies (or similar breed; I can never tell, and so many breeds are confused with pits):

http://petslove.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cute-and-funny-pitbull-puppy-3.jpg

[Cuchulainn]

smurf up Wesley.




That's amazing since I've never said I wanted to own a pitbull. Also I live in vermont we don't have ranches so go check your super facts again.

Look at you actually providing evidence in your defence like I believed anything in my post was really true. I really kicked your bruises there Bertram didn't I.

[Formalhaut]

smurf up Wesley.




That's amazing since I've never said I wanted to own a pitbull. Also I live in vermont we don't have ranches so go check your super facts again.

Look at you actually providing evidence in your defence like I believed anything in my post was really true. I really kicked your bruises there Bertram didn't I.

Sheesh just shut up a listen to the CK.


Does anyone remember Crufts? That show was hilarious. A shame the BBC suspended coverage over it. I quite enjoyed seeing the ridiculous looking dogs.

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Media/Pix/pictures/2008/03/06/CruftsB460.jpg

[Cuchulainn]

You're doing your best to divert my attention to you aren't you. Is it so I can respond and you can go cry to someone like you always do? What's your motivation?


Continuing the tradition of replying off topic to someone and it being ok because you return to topic below. Here's a chicken on a smurfing Dachshund

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[Formalhaut]

Talking about dogs, and posting cute dog pictures. That is the only motivation I seek from this thread.

And on cue, here's a cute puppy picture!

http://www.distantocean.com/images/dorableay-uppypay.jpg

I would so love that breed.

[noxious.sunshine]

44298 hehehe. Newfies. Jay's old dog. \

He's also talked about wanting a Shiloh Shepherd:

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I also wouldn't mind having a Puli:

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[Loony BoB]

My ideal dog is something like this little chap who Danielle and I hung out with one day in Galston. He just came up to us and played as if we were his owners and he was adorable.

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I'm also keen on a a German Shepherd / Border Collie cross but I know I'm not ready for the demanding nature of them. :(

[Jinx]

To try to save the love in this thread, here are some pit puppies (or similar breed; I can never tell, and so many breeds are confused with pits):

http://petslove.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cute-and-funny-pitbull-puppy-3.jpg

Judging by the tilt of the heads of these dogs, you aren't the only one who is confused.

[smittenkitten]

It's fun for me kid, that's why I do it. Annoying you is an excellent bonus though.

You have violated my Doggie thread I am most displeased, don't make me get my spatula mister! :mad2:

[noxious.sunshine]

It'd be better to make him get his own switch out back in the woods and beat his own ass with it. Seen that done afore.

[Cuchulainn]

It's fun for me kid, that's why I do it. Annoying you is an excellent bonus though.

You have violated my Doggie thread I am most displeased, don't make me get my spatula mister! :mad2:

I was only really trying to annoy Wesley, then everyone else jumped in and then I thought...well if you INSIST, take a number, get in line.

But yes I did. Sorry.

[Marshall Banana]

I like shih tzus. I have one (he's mixed with something, but I don't know what) and he's so cute it hurts sometimes. XD He has so much personality.

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[Pumpkin]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/Doberman_długouchy_light.jpg

[Pike]

(he's mixed with something, but I don't know what

his face almost looks vaguely mini schnauzer

[Aulayna]

Slight off topic but still cute

http://i.imgur.com/kTK0BvY.gif

[smittenkitten]

Slight off topic but still cute

http://i.imgur.com/kTK0BvY.gif

That is so cute I know if Daniel could he would totally get a Jaquar and a dog (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2arqnpQphk). :heart:

[Calliope]

Daniel, your initial post is funny to me because Spuuky loves samoyeds and they are his dream dog! Whenever we are driving/walking around somewhere and he sees any sort of big fluffy dog he gets all excited and wants to go hug them.

When I was a little kid I had a rottweiler/doberman cross puppy and it was lovely, very friendly and a bit mischievous. I remember it as one of the few times in my life where I would be excited to come home after school, because it would be waiting for me. My neighbours seemed to have the same sort of terrible, ignorant bias against it as many people seem to have against "violent" dogs, so in the interest of "their children", they poisoned my puppy (which wasn't even outside a lot of the time) and it died. I miss my dog.

We typically like quiet dogs that don't have much of an odor. I like whippets, as they are quiet and like exercise, but aren't necessarily excitable or aggressive. The other day I met a couple of jindo dogs and they were very lucky, I feel happy thinking about patting them.

We aren't really in a position to get any sort of pet right now, but if we were looking into a dog, I think it would have to be a samoyed, rottweiler or jindo :)

[noxious.sunshine]

Awww that reminds me of my Bozo and my Garfield. Bozo raised my cat - they were bffs. Garfield would jump on his face while he was sleeping to get him to play and lightly claw him. Bozo would nose his ass across the living room and they'd go back and forth like that.

People think boxers are an aggressive breed and they're -not- in the slightest. Or well, my ex thought they were on the level of a pit bull. I nearly punched him when he said that.

[smittenkitten]

Daniel, your initial post is funny to me because Spuuky loves samoyeds and they are his dream dog! Whenever we are driving/walking around somewhere and he sees any sort of big fluffy dog he gets all excited and wants to go hug them.

When I was a little kid I had a rottweiler/doberman cross puppy and it was lovely, very friendly and a bit mischievous. I remember it as one of the few times in my life where I would be excited to come home after school, because it would be waiting for me. My neighbours seemed to have the same sort of terrible, ignorant bias against it as many people seem to have against "violent" dogs, so in the interest of "their children", they poisoned my puppy (which wasn't even outside a lot of the time) and it died. I miss my dog.

We typically like quiet dogs that don't have much of an odor. I like whippets, as they are quiet and like exercise, but aren't necessarily excitable or aggressive. The other day I met a couple of jindo dogs and they were very lucky, I feel happy thinking about patting them.

We aren't really in a position to get any sort of pet right now, but if we were looking into a dog, I think it would have to be a samoyed, rottweiler or jindo :)

OMG had to stop myself from crying if that was me I would poison them see how they like it. ;;

Sometimes humans are so ignorant of the responsibility we have for animals and we should give them our best as they deserve it. <3

[Chemical]

I <3 pittbulls. I have a friend working with pittbulls in rescue shelters and from years of personal experience she believes that the negative image of them is a pretty dangerous stereotype for the dog breed. A lot are put down because people carry an irrational fear based on popular anti pittbull hysteria.

I am pro pittbull (and I love Cesar :p):
https://www.facebook.com/gooddogbook
http://www.cesarsway.com/dogbehavior/basics/How-Did-Pit-Bulls-Get-a-Bad-Rap
http://www.cesarsway.com/newsandevents/cesarsblog/Going-Pit-Bull

But we have had a lot of retrievers in our family. And I fell in love with dachsunds after meeting Koopa and Captain Frankfurt (who own a friend of mine). They are just so lively and fun little monsters. Of the dachshund breed I would love a couple of little dapple dachshund, I dont know about a name yet... but something super dandy. Maybe Pimpernel, Lord Byron, Beaudelaire, Beau Brummell, or dOrsay. (Oscar Wilde is another but calling a dachshund Oscar would only lead people to think of Oscar Meyer Wieners :/ ).

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[Jinx]

About pitbulls:

My aunt and uncle have two. This weekend they jumped on me and attacked me with kisses.

Seriously, it's mostly how you raise them. They're both sweet and adorable and I can't imagine either of them hurting me. I was a bit nervous when they were chained up and barked when I passed them, but they barked because they were excited and wanted attention, not because they were being threatening. And they kept jumping on me and on each other to be the one to get the most love from me.

[Araciel]

Beginning to think Denver might be at least part Ovcharka

He's getting huege

[Flaming Ice]

My dog used to be a show dog http://www.colliesonline.com/ad_archive_2005/coachlight_040905.html

but ended up getting abused, my mom's uncle got him but had to give him away because he found out he was allergic



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[Pant Leg Eater from the Bad World]

I just adopted a dog last week! I already love him. He is so good. A 3 year old Australian Cattle Dog/ Australian Kelpie blend. He is already house trained, doesn't go to the bathroom anywhere or tear anything up. He enjoys fetch and running with me. And he is an amazing relaxer when I have an anxiety attack. He has already been adopted 3 times before me, but I won't give him up. Dogs are family. You don't give up on family.

[NorthernChaosGod]

Why do we have two of these threads?

I fucking love Siberian Huskies. Ideally I'd get a male puppy and name him Fenrir. He would be my best friend and we'd go running and shit together.

[Night Fury]

Here's a pic of my boy.

He's my favourite in the world. There's nothing like watching him go for a lie down and curling himself up really small - then when he falls asleep he slowly uncurls, and ends up laying out flat on his back, legs in the air, tongue hanging out.

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