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nanna8 Sun 24-Mar-24 08:59:18

Just a lighthearted thread but apart from adorable bitzer mutts, what are you 3 favourite breeds of dog?
I like Border collies, malamutes and golden retrievers/labradors ( equally) . I actually like most dogs but they are all just excessively gorgeous.

Gracesnan Sun 24-Mar-24 12:50:31

Labradors (I’ve had 3), Jack Russells, and border terriers.

Suziplant Sun 24-Mar-24 12:47:09

I love Airedales ( we’ve had 5). But our old age dog is a ‘Heinz 57’. The spaniel in her makes her very affectionate and loving!

sodapop Sun 24-Mar-24 12:37:37

Jack Russell
Great Dane
Boxer

But like everyone else I love 'em all smile

yogitree Sun 24-Mar-24 12:15:10

I love them all, but have a greater love for Golden Retrievers particularly. They are exceptionally loving and biddable. I like the look of Australian Shepherds but don't have any experience of them as far as their nature and quirks go.

notoveryet Sun 24-Mar-24 12:13:59

Collies, labradors and more collies

meddijess Sun 24-Mar-24 12:06:00

German shepherds all the way

Recently - pugs - I just love the way they walk!

cornergran Sun 24-Mar-24 12:04:46

Lhasa Apso, miniature schnauzer and standard poodles. Allfor different reasons although I’d love any dog except a pug, can’t take to them.

Urmstongran Sun 24-Mar-24 12:03:36

Joseann

Ooo yes, Vizslars.

My sister who lives in Spain has recently been adopted by one of these dogs. He was a stray. She is besotted. He is only a year old. Took him to the vet, registered and chipped now. Apparently they are known as ‘velcro’ as they stick close by their owners and are very loyal.

My favourite dogs are roan cocker spaniels (no docked tails, thank you). We’ve had 3 of them over the years. So that’s my best 3! Soft mouths, gentle dogs, completely loving. None of them ever got twitchy on Bonfire Night so that was another plus in their favour.

Juliet27 Sun 24-Mar-24 11:54:30

Do dingo crosses happen often nanna ?

lixy Sun 24-Mar-24 11:49:36

Jack Russell - for their b* mindedness
Rough coat golden retriever - so gentle and loyal
Saluki - amazingly graceful but with a wilful mind of their own

However if I ever have another dog it will need to be a poodle or schnauzer as DD is highly allergic to furry things.

tickingbird Sun 24-Mar-24 11:19:39

Rottweiler, Boxer, Bulldog

Oldbat1 Sun 24-Mar-24 11:18:26

Sighthounds of any description.

kittylester Sun 24-Mar-24 11:07:57

Bassetts, miniature schnauzers black labs.

pascal30 Sun 24-Mar-24 11:05:13

Whippets, Italian greyhound, saluki... all so graceful

nanna8 Sun 24-Mar-24 10:53:22

We once had a dingo crossed with who knows what. He was a gorgeous boy, loyal and spirited. People used to stop and stare at him because they thought he was purebred. We got him from the RSPCA as a rescue. He didn’t bark and he was always climbing things which I suppose was the dingo in him. Missed him terribly when he died.

Callistemon21 Sun 24-Mar-24 10:39:48

Anniebach

West Highland White Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier (no ribbons, they are terriers), Cavalier Spaniels.

Spaniels, retrievers (although both breeds love mud and have minds of their own sometimes).
I'd never have said Yorkshire Terriers, Anniebach but, having inherited one, he was the best dog ever! Brave, feisty and could run for miles.

I'm not so keen on smooth haired, bony dogs like whippets etc but I'm sure they can be lovely pets.

Witzend Sun 24-Mar-24 10:38:15

I’d have to include Flatcoat Retrievers since friends had two. Such lovely, affectionate, good-natured dogs - they do need loadsof exercise though!

Anniebach Sun 24-Mar-24 10:29:37

West Highland White Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier (no ribbons, they are terriers), Cavalier Spaniels.

Casdon Sun 24-Mar-24 10:28:05

Cocker spaniel, poodle, Welsh terrier - but I love them all.

Joseann Sun 24-Mar-24 10:24:26

Ooo yes, Vizslars.

shysal Sun 24-Mar-24 10:22:28

Gordon Setter, Vizsla, Cavalier and many more!

Joseann Sun 24-Mar-24 10:20:09

No contest for me, and the breed has been mentioned twice and a half here already!!
I also like Weimaraners and Dalmatians.

foxie48 Sun 24-Mar-24 09:25:00

Border terriers, working cockers, miniature poodle (but not with a silly clip)

I like a dog that's independent, intelligent, active and trainable but not too big

Auntieflo Sun 24-Mar-24 09:23:42

That's not fair. Like asking us to choose your favourite child!
(But I don't like chihuahuas)

Dee1012 Sun 24-Mar-24 09:20:35

Rottweilers, German Shepherds and Jack Russells... although my general rule is all dog's are just wonderful!