What dog breeds don't you like?

[chickens really]

I'm sure the thread isn't meant to start debating arguments or anything. Many breeds though are misunderstood and end up in the wrong homes. All dogs need jobs and love to please. I have 4 Dogs and getting my 5th in a few weeks. All my Dogs have jobs and busy days. ...

 

[cassie]

I dislike that they are bred such that the poor things can't breathe right.

I have had Pugs in the past and mine could breathe just fine, thank you. When I selected a Pug puppy I checked out the parents to make sure they were not snorters. Occasionally some structure in the mouth (soft palate?) is too long and flops over and obstructs the trachea which obstructs breathing. The condition is hereditary. It can be corrected surgically but it is expensive. I found Pugs to be delightful loving dogs. I don't have one now but I miss them. I once had a dog that ate poop but it wasn't a Pug. It is a disgusting habit and one I would have liked to have known how to break. I had a Basset that liked to snack in the cat box. Cured that by getting a top entry litter box that the cat could get into but the dog couldn't.

 

[chickens really]

I have had Pugs in the past and mine could breathe just fine, thank you. When I selected a Pug puppy I checked out the parents to make sure they were not snorters. Occasionally some structure in the mouth (soft palate?) is too long and flops over and obstructs the trachea which obstructs breathing. The condition is hereditary. It can be corrected surgically but it is expensive. I found Pugs to be delightful loving dogs. I don't have one now but I miss them. I once had a dog that ate poop but it wasn't a Pug. It is a disgusting habit and one I would have liked to have known how to break. I had a Basset that liked to snack in the cat box. Cured that by getting a top entry litter box that the cat could get into but the dog couldn't.

I had a Black Pug for 13 years and she was an awesome girl. I still tear up thinking about her. She was my Sons 6th Birthday present.. Was his constant companion...

 

[tastyacres]

I have to say upfront my most 4 favorite dog breeds are a English shepherd, Maremma, pit, and border collie/heeler/Aussie.

Huskys are great too!

 

[cassie123]

I don't like:
Chow Chows
Rottweilers
Pomeranians
Chihuahuas.

 

[Gizabelle]

I'm an animal person in general, so its hard for me to say I don't like a certain breed, BUT I'd never have a dachshund. I'm sure there are some cool one's out there, but I've never met one. Lap dogs in general are just not my thing, most have that insurmountable (and intolerable) Napoleonic complex. Great for some people, but not for me, thanks.

Pits, on the other hand, get a really bad wrap. Our old girl is only half pit, but she's as sweet and gentle
as they come.

 

[yickenscarf23]

I have a pitbull. Full blooded. Papers. From a good breeder. And I did everything right. He was at my side constantly, saw livestock, meet new people everyday, discipline, exercise... And he still makes my life hard every day. He's 4 now and is terribly aggressive towards everyone including myself. Never any serious bites but it's like living with and managing a pet tiger. I just don't get what hes so angry about. Don't get me wrong he has his sweet moments. He's laying next to me right now with his head on my lap. But God it's exhausting to fight him every step of the way. I've met a lot of wonderful pits, but not a breed I would ever have again.

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[IamRainey]

So sorry to hear that your dog is a challenge, yickenscarf. That sounds like a stressful situation.

I hope you don't have kids around your dog. And I hope you have it spayed or neutered. The indications are that spaying or neutering reduces aggression.

You can also have your dog tested to see if you can remain comfortable with their level of aggression. It's not that expensive if they hold a test in your area. Lots of insurance is probably also smart if you already have concerns.

 

[yickenscarf23]

So sorry to hear that your dog is a challenge, yickenscarf. That sounds like a stressful situation.

I hope you don't have kids around your dog. And I hope you have it spayed or neutered. The indications are that spaying or neutering reduces aggression.

You can also have your dog tested to see if you can remain comfortable with their level of aggression. It's not that expensive if they hold a test in your area. Lots of insurance is probably also smart if you already have concerns.

He was neutered at 12 weeks and I'd never let him around kids. I'm researching the aggression testing now.

 

[cassie]

I have a pitbull. Full blooded. Papers. From a good breeder. And I did everything right. He was at my side constantly, saw livestock, meet new people everyday, discipline, exercise... And he still makes my life hard every day. He's 4 now and is terribly aggressive towards everyone including myself. Never any serious bites but it's like living with and managing a pet tiger. I just don't get what hes so angry about. Don't get me wrong he has his sweet moments. He's laying next to me right now with his head on my lap. But God it's exhausting to fight him every step of the way. I've met a lot of wonderful pits, but not a breed I would ever have again.
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If you have done everything right and you are still having issues, it just may be that that is the way his brain is wired. If I were in your shoes I would see if I could find a GOOD professional dog trainer, one that is knowledgeable about pit bulls, and avail myself of his/her services. The first thing I would do, though, is to get that dog neutered if you haven't already done so. That dog needs to learn where he is in the pecking order. Right now he thinks he is at the top and that is not good for either of you. That is why you need the services of a professional trainer.

I will be the first to tell you that my experience with pit bulls is very limited. However, I have a dear friend who had a lovely pit bull. She was just as sweet and affectionate as she could be. He also had an Australian Shepherd puppy. The puppy and the pit bull seemed to get along. They played and even slept together. One day my friend went to town to run some errands, leaving the two dogs playing in the yard. When he came home, instead of two dogs coming to greet him, there was only one. It was the pit bull and she was covered in blood. He found the puppy, or what was left of him, literally shredded. There were body parts and blood everywhere. It was obvious the pit bull had killed him in a fit of rage. What set her off, no one will ever know. The puppy was only four months old. My friend was heartbroken. Not only had he lost his puppy, but he decided for the welfare of all concerned, to have the pit bull put down a few days later. In other words, he lost both of the dogs he loved dearly.