What is Your Favourite Dog Breed .

Mumofthree

This is my Bedlington Whippet called Martha, she's the sweetest gentlest dog I could wish for.

My dream dog. Trouble is, if I got a Beddie/ Whippet puppy I’d end up with the only smooth coated one in the litter.

Mumofthree

This is my Bedlington Whippet called Martha, she's the sweetest gentlest dog I could wish for.

She's lovely, what a cheeky face

Nanato3

Patsy70

I love all breeds, but my favourite at the moment is our Bassett Fauve de Bretagne.

If I'm lucky enough to have another dog someday l
would love a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.

I was visiting a National Trust garden last week Nanato3 and met a Grande Basset Griffon Vendeen. She was beautiful. Here is Dylan, our rescue from Spain. 😊

Oh a labrador by a country mile. We lost our gorgeous, gentle, loyal girl 18 months ago. Think of her every day. We now share our son's 'Sprocker' who is as mad as a box of frogs! She's lovely, but her mischievous misbehaviour just highlights how well-behaved and easy a labrador is 😍

Absolutely love Rough Collies – they’re wonderful! My favourite breed is the Border Collie. They’re so smart and incredibly trainable.They truly brighten every day with their playful spirit and devotion.

German Shepherd, fell in love with them at an early age and have loved them ever since, had such joy and love from them over the years, my girl Zeta will be 16 in a few weeks, whilst celebrating her amazing age I’m so conscious of what’s ahead

I don`t have a favourite breed, tend to like all dogs, but particularly large ones. One breed that I really can`t bring myself to like is the chihuahua, too tiny, too yappy, and too snappy.

German Shepherds, though we still call them Alsatians. We had a pure Alsatian & 2 cross Collies & Alsatians. Beautiful, silly & loving dogs. Our best dog though was a ‘Heinz 57’ my Mum called him. No idea what he was but probably the best ever!

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kittylester

Hard to choose between a Basset Hound and a miniature Schnauzer.

We don't have a dog now but, of all the ones we have had, those would be my favourite.

Agree, the Basset Hound! Had one myself (Compton Basset) and daughter has one currently (Meredith) and we know a Crufts qualifier in Brian - they are friendly, stubborn and absolute comedians! Compton would be so proud of himself that he could carry his frisbee and walk at the same time!

I currently have a Romanian rescue Dora, and a Golden Retriever Gryff, who I bought as a pup in the hopes I could train with him to be a service dog. Sadly I'm his 'service person' as he has turned out despite lots of socialisation etc to be a neurotic nervous wreck, frightened of everything! But regardless, he's my nervous wreck and I love him!

Ooh, nice thread.

I used to like dogs.
Unfortunately for me, DH wasnt as keen.

I suppose my favourite may still be a West Highland White.

GermanShepherd and mini schnauzer

I like them all, but a Flatcoat Retriever is probably my very favourite. Friends had 2, and they were the most lovely, good-natured dogs, but they needed absolutely loads of exercise - which is why I wouldn’t have one now. Their Charlie would run after a ball literally all day - including in and out of the sea in winter! But not long after any ‘dip’ his coat would be as shiny as any shampoo ad again. I believe they were originally partly bred from ‘water-dog’ Newfoundlands.

Haven't had any for a long time but a Golden Retriever or German Shepherd if I'd of had the space.
Years ago we did have a KC Cavalier spaniel and my parents had a Sheltie back in the 70's, he was a lovely dog. Refused to walk on a lead but you could go anywhere with him, he would never run off. He wouldn't go with anyone other than the family either, it was funny to watch him turn and come back when friends tried to walk him.

My grandparents had two Westies, the first one sweet natured and loveable. The second one was never quite trusted as he would nip for no reason and also liked to bark at anything when he was out in the garden.

Golden Retrievers are my all time favourite, although I love and have had many different dogs. Goldens just have great temperaments - they've a great sense of humour and make us laugh all the time. They are kind and loving and (mostly) trainable if you put in an effort. They are endlessly entertaining and cuddly, not to mention full of love. Our current girl is getting on and it's a worry.

Why didn't I see this thread?
Need you ask!

I've had a variety of dogs during my life. They were all adults when I got them. Although I love all breeds my last two were greyhounds and they do have a special place in my heart. The last one died in October and since then my health has deteriorated and it wouldn't be right to have another. I think rescues do realise they've been given another chance and are so grateful- the look of love in a greyhound's eyes is wonderful.

I’ve never had a dog (lots of cats!), but if I did it would be a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. They are so pretty, almost as pretty as cats.

Escaped, good choice! Here's my son's too!

Border terriers everytime. Such intelligent, energetic little dogs. If I was younger and wasn’t worried about having to re home a young dog if anything happened to me I’d have one like a shot.

Graceless

I've had a variety of dogs during my life. They were all adults when I got them. Although I love all breeds my last two were greyhounds and they do have a special place in my heart. The last one died in October and since then my health has deteriorated and it wouldn't be right to have another. I think rescues do realise they've been given another chance and are so grateful- the look of love in a greyhound's eyes is wonderful.

There are lots of sighthound walks that happen all over the country that I’m sure would welcome you on their walks if you were up to it. My Whippet spends most of her life curled up beside me on the sofa. I love having a dog that likes duvet days as much as I do.

King Charles cavalier they are so loyal and loving I've also had a couple of westies so full of fun and character

Coton de Tulear. I have two of them, 11 and 10. Beautiful friendly dogs, full of character .

My daughter has 2 whippets . They have just won prettiest bitch and handsomest dog in the local village show grin

I still prefer my collies .

Gorgeous dogs yogitree, and everyone else's too.

German Shepherd, we had her from a puppy till she died at age 12.
Our children grew up with her, and she was the sweetest tempered dog, faithful and loving.
And then DD had one, a similar temperament and we were thrilled to look after her when they were on holiday.