Are there any dog breeds you wouldn't own? or don't like?

Jack-Russell-Lover said:

Comments like this about Jack Russells are so hard to read for me!

You must have been very unlucky to have never met a nice one ...I believe my dog would totally Change your view because she's the most loving, sweet natured dog I could ask for...even with young kids she's brilliant and tolerates anything she's great off-lead, she's great being groomed and she's great with other dogs as long as they're nice to her, and she's never even growled at anyone, human or canine ...Maybe I'm just lucky to have found the loveliest Jack in the world!

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A friend of mine has two Jack Russels, she can't trust them with her grandchildren as they snap at them and have even bitten them on occasion. Her daughter also had a JR which she had to rehome last year when she had her latest baby because it was extremely snappy every time she had to deal with the baby.
I do believe that dogs are like people and some are nice and some not.
I still would not have any type of terrier from choice, but if one had accidentally entered my life, like Dudley did, I would probably adore it as I do him.

I wouldn't own a breed that is known for being dog aggressive - I know individual dogs vary and not every dog in a breed has the same issues.

I wouldn't own a Staffy, not just because of temperament but I'm not keen on their appearance. I like the look of terriers, but some are too sharp, which is why I ended up with Mini Schnauzers. I am not a lover of Spitz breeds, simply because I don't like tails curled over the back

I couldn't own a hairless dog, having stroked one, it just felt wrong. My friend has hairless rats and I can't pick them up, even though I can the normal ones.

I would never have a dog/puppy that wasn't from a rescue charity. I have my first rescue and the joy it has filled me with is unbelievable. Having picked up Drift from one charity that has many locations and when I asked how many dogs they were caring for on the day we collected them, they had exactly 200 on site! One site 200 dogs! Times that by their multiple sites, times by all the UK charities, times by all the global charities and my mind blew just on the first 200.

As for breeds - I said I wouldn't like a greyhound - now Drift has lots of Lurcher friends and they are fantastic! I said I didn't want a small dog ever - I fell for a CKC & an Australian Yorkie. I said I didn't want a big dog and Drift is a Gt Dane/Newfoundland X. So there you have it...whatever I say I don't like/want...I find I fall in love with. So I guess I don't want a cat. Just don't tell Drift I sneak over to my neighbours to cuddle hers.

I wouldn't have a tiny dog or squashed nose dog because of the health problems (unless one turned up on the doorstep needing rescuing!). Probably not a long-backed short-legged dog either, for the same reason. A lot of people are scared of my dog, a Norwegian Elhound, because he's a grey wolfie-looking dog with a curly tail and has a very penetrating bark. It's a shame because he's a nice dog, but if I didn't know this and saw him approaching I might be worried too.

Because of this, I would say that, if you are thinking of getting a dog, be aware of people's fears/prejudices about certain breeds. It took me a few years to understand and accept that many people disliked and feared my dog on sight - even other dog owners. I've had to develop a thicker skin because of this. I know local staffie owners have said the same.

Jack-Russell-Lover said:

Short nosed breeds are a big no no for me, I'm sorry but they're just ugly, not to mention their health issues.
For some reason I'm not keen on poodles, the small ones are yappy, and their coats only look nice to me if they've just been brushed so high maintenance!
Bit weary of Huskies/Alaskan Malamutes...they just look big and highly strung. Maybe that's to do with the owners, I got growled at by one when I went to stroke it once, and there's one from my village that looks intimidating because it lunges at Roxy (probably down to owner not having control though)

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I have had toy poodles all my life a total of 6 and I love the breed they are very intelligent and are no more yappy than a lot of other small breeds. I lost my last two pictured last year Rusty in May 2018 and Pepe in November 2018 and am totally lost without them. I have had both dogs and bitches but I personally prefer the dogs which my two were, they were extremely loyal and loving. I may in the future get two more most likely male toy poodles but not at the moment as I feel I need time to get over losing my two gorgeous boys.

Not such a fan of lap dogs - pugs, cavaliers, shi tzu, but I do love terriers, especially Westies and Norwich terriers. I especially like Samyoeds, Bernese mountain dogs, Labs and Golden Retrievers, Irish setters and Cocker spaniels - but generally, I love most dog breeds

I would never have any of the bull breeds, I just don't trust them or anything with a flat nose.

Designer cross breeds

Ttaylor45 said:

I have had toy poodles all my life a total of 6 and I love the breed they are very intelligent and are no more yappy than a lot of other small breeds. I lost my last two pictured last year Rusty in May 2018 and Pepe in November 2018 and am totally lost without them. I have had both dogs and bitches but I personally prefer the dogs which my two were, they were extremely loyal and loving. I may in the future get two more most likely male toy poodles but not at the moment as I feel I need time to get over losing my two gorgeous boys.

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Awwwwww bless them, your poor boys, so sorry for both your losses in such a short space of time!