BETO74 0 #1 May 4, 2008 Which dog breed is the best and why give your opinion post your pic! I had several from dalmation, boxer, Pekineese, bulldog, pitbull, german sheppard, boxers, labs love them all but the one that stands out is the Boston Terrier, smart, fun very lovely dogs. whats your opinion?http://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 May 4, 2008 The character of the individual dog is all important and way more so than the the breed. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #3 May 4, 2008 Beauceron And THIS is why! Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 May 4, 2008 Border Collie, of course! You met my Molly, you know why. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #5 May 4, 2008 Cute... you sure she's not a Gremlin cross? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #6 May 4, 2008 Quote Border Collie, of course! You met my Molly, you know why. I'm gonna have to agree with the border collie... I've owned 2 of them and would have one now if I could.The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #7 May 4, 2008 Standard Poodle. Cute, loyal, friendly, good with kids, good service dog as well as a good watch dog. Full of energy and love to play. And, they don't dig up the yard. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #8 May 4, 2008 They are all great in their own special way. Every single of today's breeds were created for a specific purpose, to help us hunt, to protect us or our livestock, or to keep us company. It would be extremely hard to pick "THE BEST BREED". Perhaps you should look for the best breed for you, and what purpose you want it for, taking your living and working arrangements into consideration, of course, and take it from there... "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicGuy 0 #9 May 4, 2008 I'm slightly biased because I have two of them but.. Pugs ROCK. They are amazing little dogs. They have the biggest personalities. They are totally unaware of their size which is hilarious. They make great companions.. if you're having a bad day and one of the little guys comes and sits on your lap, it makes things that much better. They are a bit stubborn, but in a good way. Plus they are just plain fun to be around. All dogs rule, though. I will forever be a dog owner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 May 4, 2008 Quote Quote Border Collie, of course! You met my Molly, you know why. I'm gonna have to agree with the border collie... I've owned 2 of them and would have one now if I could. A book about studies of dog intelligence that came out a couple years ago rate the Border Collie #1, and IIRC the standard poodle was 2 or 3. However I have seen Border Collie breeders recommend against buying them as pets, due to the instinct to herd. For example they may try to herd the family cats, and the cats won't appreciate that."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #11 May 5, 2008 QuoteA book about studies of dog intelligence that came out a couple years ago rate the Border Collie #1, and IIRC the standard poodle was 2 or 3. However I have seen Border Collie breeders recommend against buying them as pets, due to the instinct to herd. For example they may try to herd the family cats, and the cats won't appreciate that. ***The best dog I ever had was a border collie. You couldn't throw a frisbee too far for him to run down, and yes he herded everything that moved, especially children, it was hilarious. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #12 May 5, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Border Collie, of course! You met my Molly, you know why. I'm gonna have to agree with the border collie... I've owned 2 of them and would have one now if I could. A book about studies of dog intelligence that came out a couple years ago rate the Border Collie #1, and IIRC the standard poodle was 2 or 3. However I have seen Border Collie breeders recommend against buying them as pets, due to the instinct to herd. For example they may try to herd the family cats, and the cats won't appreciate that. Mine didn't try to herd the cats, but they did tend to herd the neighborhood kids rather nicely... No, they aren't always the best breed for a pet.. they need to be kept busy. Both of mine were pets, were highly intelligent, and found ways to keep themselves occupied (if you didn't do it for them). They absolutely love to work, any work... they're definitely NOT your couch potato dog!The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryoder 1,590 #13 May 5, 2008 Quote They absolutely love to work, any work... they're definitely NOT your couch potato dog! So how good are they at packing Zero-P?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #14 May 5, 2008 Quote Quote They absolutely love to work, any work... they're definitely NOT your couch potato dog! So how good are they at packing Zero-P? They're better at it than I am. The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites labrys 0 #15 May 5, 2008 I have a beagle... and there's not one single thing that I could point out as a particular factor for making that breed the best. But... she lives with her nose on the ground and seems to appreciate every nuance of smell that she finds. Watching her move around and sniff is like watching a person read the paper. The best part of that is when she finds a really nasty smell she always looks up at me as if to say "wow, this is disgusting.... c'mon... take a whiff" Beagles are really great companion dogs. Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #16 May 5, 2008 Quote A book about studies of dog intelligence that came out a couple years ago rate the Border Collie #1 Yup. I sometimes think she's smarter than I am. Quote However I have seen Border Collie breeders recommend against buying them as pets, due to the instinct to herd. For example they may try to herd the family cats, and the cats won't appreciate that. Molly chases cats. She herds humans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl1 0 #17 May 5, 2008 Mutts Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #18 May 5, 2008 Quote The best part of that is when she finds a really nasty smell she always looks up at me as if to say "wow, this is disgusting.... c'mon... take a whiff" Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyhawke 0 #19 May 5, 2008 If you go to www.dogster.com you can research what breed is best for you. I ended up with American Eskimos and I can't imagine my life without them!"It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tmaricle55 0 #20 May 5, 2008 Quote Standard Poodle. I have to agree! Mine are toy Poodles. I LOVE the fact that they do not shed. Great fun loving dogs. Although mine have NO idea they are dogs... more like little people with fur! Attached is Basil (Baz for short). Edit for attachment.. Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaH 0 #21 May 5, 2008 Quote Quote Standard Poodle. I have to agree! Mine are toy Poodles. I LOVE the fact that they do not shed. Great fun loving dogs. Although mine have NO idea they are dogs... more like little people with fur! Attached is Basil (Baz for short). What is he/she attached to? Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #22 May 5, 2008 Pit bulls. Because they can rip your enemy's throats out when they move in on your turf. Serious answer: It depends upon what you're looking for in a dog. There are numerous "best" breeds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jm951 0 #23 May 6, 2008 rescue mutt. we have chow/collie mix who's very sweet and lovable but dumb as a post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Conundrum 1 #24 May 6, 2008 Boxers, duh! There are lots of great dog breeds out there, but my favorite has always been the boxer dog. There are other smarter dogs out there, but nothing compares to the wiggly love of a nub-tailed, lap dog boxer. I have had other dogs, and now that I have a boxer (which I've wanted forever) I don't think I'll ever go without having one. They're awesome all around. This is my Ace: http://www.raspydesign.com/boxer10.jpg http://www.raspydesign.com/boxer11.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slowfaller 0 #25 May 7, 2008 Although I love my Silky Terrier I think my Doberman is the coolest. 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yamtx73 0 #12 May 5, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Border Collie, of course! You met my Molly, you know why. I'm gonna have to agree with the border collie... I've owned 2 of them and would have one now if I could. A book about studies of dog intelligence that came out a couple years ago rate the Border Collie #1, and IIRC the standard poodle was 2 or 3. However I have seen Border Collie breeders recommend against buying them as pets, due to the instinct to herd. For example they may try to herd the family cats, and the cats won't appreciate that. Mine didn't try to herd the cats, but they did tend to herd the neighborhood kids rather nicely... No, they aren't always the best breed for a pet.. they need to be kept busy. Both of mine were pets, were highly intelligent, and found ways to keep themselves occupied (if you didn't do it for them). They absolutely love to work, any work... they're definitely NOT your couch potato dog!The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #13 May 5, 2008 Quote They absolutely love to work, any work... they're definitely NOT your couch potato dog! So how good are they at packing Zero-P?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #14 May 5, 2008 Quote Quote They absolutely love to work, any work... they're definitely NOT your couch potato dog! So how good are they at packing Zero-P? They're better at it than I am. The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #15 May 5, 2008 I have a beagle... and there's not one single thing that I could point out as a particular factor for making that breed the best. But... she lives with her nose on the ground and seems to appreciate every nuance of smell that she finds. Watching her move around and sniff is like watching a person read the paper. The best part of that is when she finds a really nasty smell she always looks up at me as if to say "wow, this is disgusting.... c'mon... take a whiff" Beagles are really great companion dogs. Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #16 May 5, 2008 Quote A book about studies of dog intelligence that came out a couple years ago rate the Border Collie #1 Yup. I sometimes think she's smarter than I am. Quote However I have seen Border Collie breeders recommend against buying them as pets, due to the instinct to herd. For example they may try to herd the family cats, and the cats won't appreciate that. Molly chases cats. She herds humans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #17 May 5, 2008 Mutts Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #18 May 5, 2008 Quote The best part of that is when she finds a really nasty smell she always looks up at me as if to say "wow, this is disgusting.... c'mon... take a whiff" Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyhawke 0 #19 May 5, 2008 If you go to www.dogster.com you can research what breed is best for you. I ended up with American Eskimos and I can't imagine my life without them!"It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmaricle55 0 #20 May 5, 2008 Quote Standard Poodle. I have to agree! Mine are toy Poodles. I LOVE the fact that they do not shed. Great fun loving dogs. Although mine have NO idea they are dogs... more like little people with fur! Attached is Basil (Baz for short). Edit for attachment.. Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #21 May 5, 2008 Quote Quote Standard Poodle. I have to agree! Mine are toy Poodles. I LOVE the fact that they do not shed. Great fun loving dogs. Although mine have NO idea they are dogs... more like little people with fur! Attached is Basil (Baz for short). What is he/she attached to? Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #22 May 5, 2008 Pit bulls. Because they can rip your enemy's throats out when they move in on your turf. Serious answer: It depends upon what you're looking for in a dog. There are numerous "best" breeds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm951 0 #23 May 6, 2008 rescue mutt. we have chow/collie mix who's very sweet and lovable but dumb as a post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #24 May 6, 2008 Boxers, duh! There are lots of great dog breeds out there, but my favorite has always been the boxer dog. There are other smarter dogs out there, but nothing compares to the wiggly love of a nub-tailed, lap dog boxer. I have had other dogs, and now that I have a boxer (which I've wanted forever) I don't think I'll ever go without having one. They're awesome all around. This is my Ace: http://www.raspydesign.com/boxer10.jpg http://www.raspydesign.com/boxer11.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #25 May 7, 2008 Although I love my Silky Terrier I think my Doberman is the coolest. Check him out, these were taken today --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
