Dog Lovers! Which is your fav breed ?

English bull terrier for us. We have had two in our lives and they are kind and loving. We think they are beautiful.

My username says it all. This is my gorgeous, loyal, loving boy. Hate that he's 12 in February. He's my everything - never want to say goodbuye to him.

Dinahmo

Georgesgran

Always had working springer spaniels, but I’m slightly obsessed with the Glen of Imaal Terrier and Dandy Dinmonts.

These 2 terrier breeds are on the list of endangered dogs I think because they're not popular breeds at the moment. French bulldogs appear to be favourite now, so much so that they are increasingly badly bred and their poor faces are getting flatter, causing more problems.

I've had terriers and sheepdog crosses plus one large teckel (large wire haired dachsund in French) which we rescued when he was about 10.

My parents had a Westie and a Scottie at the same time. I always wanted to go that bit larger and have a Newfoundland and a Pyrenean Mountain Dog. I do have a bit of Pyrenean in that my Ruby is a Pyrenean sheepdog.

It is very unfortunate that there are so many poorly bred dogs and cats too and it is a true tragedy.

As you can see one of my twin daughters has a French Bulldog, and he is adorable and also a true "Gentleman" & neat too ..

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French Bulldogs ..

This is Edmund, my twin daughter Nathalia´s 2 year old French Bull ..

My other twin daughter Noelle has a beautiful Dalmation, Pierre.

Georgesgran

Always had working springer spaniels, but I’m slightly obsessed with the Glen of Imaal Terrier and Dandy Dinmonts.

These 2 terrier breeds are on the list of endangered dogs I think because they're not popular breeds at the moment. French bulldogs appear to be favourite now, so much so that they are increasingly badly bred and their poor faces are getting flatter, causing more problems.

I've had terriers and sheepdog crosses plus one large teckel (large wire haired dachsund in French) which we rescued when he was about 10.

My parents had a Westie and a Scottie at the same time. I always wanted to go that bit larger and have a Newfoundland and a Pyrenean Mountain Dog. I do have a bit of Pyrenean in that my Ruby is a Pyrenean sheepdog.

Cocker spaniels, and I thought I’d never say this, but my daughter having three mini daschunds, they are really funny little dogs!

Golden retrievers are my favorite. They’re adorable, and they keep you fit by working out with them every day. I only wish they were more compact, so I could take them along to errands.

Rescue is my favourite breed. So rewarding giving an animal a second chance at life <3

Always had working springer spaniels, but I’m slightly obsessed with the Glen of Imaal Terrier and Dandy Dinmonts.

We’ve only had rescues. Penny was a border collie cross and adorable, so very gentle and obedient. Dylan is a French breed, Bassett Fauve de Bretagne, who we rescued in Spain. He has not been easy to train, but after 5 years is such a lovely boy, sociable, affectionate and can be noisy! We love them all, no favourite breeds.

Don't ask me to choose !
They are all lovely to me .

I was brought up with Sheep dogs , Boxers and Jack Russells .
I've had all sorts even a Great Dane .
I love Cocker Spaniels and Golden Retrievers .

I watched an episode of Hercule Poirot and now I'm keen on Wire Haired Terriers .

My friend has just got a Dachshund puppy and suddenly , I want one !
I'm even worse with horses .

(Tibetan spaniel)
they are devoted with their loved ones they want love that's why you should not leave them, they are very charming and social.

Chocolate Labrador, mine is fast asleep next to me. Her favourite trick is pinching socks and tea towels! Daft as a brush but gorgeous x

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Small Rescue Dogs

I'm with Sodapop on the JRT.
We've had a series for the last 35 + years . Sally , Sam ,Holly . Little Teddy who turned out to have a heart defect and died after 2 weeks. We now have Angus ,Bridie and Katie.
Jacks get a lot of bad press about being snappy and aggressive and not gòod with children. We have had 4 children, all their friends, now grandchildren and our dogs have been loving and patient playmates and friends to them all . We never let the children overdo anything with the dogs and they all learned to respect the dogs boundaries and understand what the dog was telling them.
Jacks are lively , extremely energetic and barky but huge fun.
We love these characterful little terriers so much.

Border collies for me. Intelligent witty, loving,playful. Bags of energy when young.

Gorgeous pups! Thank you for sharing those photos.

Thank you for sharing the photos of your lovely dogs MadeInYorkshire. 2 beautiful companions. I hope the zoom support group brings you some comfort while you wait for further support from counselling services 💐

They’re both lovely!

What a character Gryff is!

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.... and I mustn't forget the lovely Dora, but she's more interested in food and killing birds, and being black, she's definitely not as photogenic!

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... some of his funny moments!

So beautiful. A wonderful friend and companion. Thank you for sharing. 💐

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A few more of when he was older ...

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Grannynannywanny

MadeInYorkshire I’ve just read your utterly heartbreaking post. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope and pray you can find the strength and help you clearly need. Have you tried to speak to your GP or practice nurse? Easier said than done but perhaps if you could open up to them they would act to find you the help and support you desperately need. Also you will find a sympathetic ear on the Samaritans help line.

My heart goes out to you. You sound broken by all that’s happened 💐

Hi *Grannynannywanny, love your name!

I have been pretty broken now since I became unable to work, which I loved, and as my health has declined considerably since then, my depression has got more severe - then that happened ...

My GP is excellent, (he cried when it happened as he was her GP too) however when I was really struggling one day, I couldn't get to speak to or see him, and some locum Dr insisted that I go in to the surgery as he was very concerned about my MH. I went in, he was very worried and referred me to the counselling service, the surgery social Prescriber and gave me some online links (which I wouldn't use!) The Social Prescriber finally rang 2 weeks ago but I still haven't seen her, and I have heard not a thing from the counselling service! However, my daughter found a group of people affected by suicide, and I am joining a group on a Friday on Zoom, which has helped as we are all in the same boat as it were. Hopefully after the 6 weeks is up we can all keep talking?

Thank you so much *Anneeba, *Dollygloss, *Joseanne, and *SueDonim for your kind words.

*icanhandthemback - those words were how my daughter felt when calling them, she was very eloquent in her sadness. We tried and tried to get her admitted - how many times does someone have to keep taking their life until someone listens? However, please don't hold your breath about the MH Unit - I have heard from some people for whom it just made matters worse, sadly, although if she is younger I think there may be more hope.

I haven't actually put a picture of my darling boy on here so will hunt for some now .... and have to include Dora too (not sure how you add more than 3 piccies though so will do a couple of posts. Some funny ones!

Thank you all once again xxx