What is your favorite breed of dog? & why?

[drumstick diva]

I know BYC is crawling with dog people, dog lovers, dog breeders, hunters, show people and folks who think dogs make their life complete.

My favorite breed is Cocker Spaniels. My mother wouldn't allow any other breeds. I was showing them (badly) as a 12 year old. At 20 I bought the 3 dogs that would be my first champions and breeding stock. My last dogs made it to 14,14,14.5 ( as retired oldies & house dogs.) I haven't had a cocker or any dog since. Just hurt to much to lose them so close together.

I comfort myself my loving on the neighbors dogs and going into Pet's Smart to meet others.

Would love to know what breeds people are enjoying the most, and what they love about them.

 

[holm25]

My favorite breed has to be Pitbulls!

They are such good dogs! They are probably one of the most "hated" dog breeds out there (mostly because people believe alot of what they hear) but I love them! We have a Pit bull lab right now and she is the best family dog ever!

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

I've had many breeds and mutts over the years, but my favorite is the Norwegian Elkhound.

Very intelligent, loyal to the family, playful, comical, cuddle buddy, great watch dog, great with kids, loves to swim, loves to walk in the woods, loves to go for rides in the truck, knows when you're sad or sick...awesome dog!

 

[dainerra]

GSD all the way! and I'm definitely biased lol though I do want to have a dobe sometime in the future

 

[Birdlover 13]

My favourite breed is the labrador retriever,

We had one in the past and we have one now. The past one was extremely gentle with our previous chickens and she always followed them around when they free ranged as if she was keeping watch...

Our current lab is still a puppy and a little too energetic to be with the chickens but she has an amazing personality all the same.

They are friendly, sociable, and make wonderful family dogs.

 

[mustangrooster]

Hmm...I know so many dog breeds, owned various dog breeds and encountered so many dog breeds in person, that its impossible to choose my favourite

However, if I had to narrow down my options-The Pitbull has to be one of my favourites.

The are so misunderstood in todays society, and often, people listen to everything they hear on social media. Therefore, giving the dogs a bad reputation. Sometimes, I cant help but wonder what Pitbulls would be seen as if it wasn't for Social Media. You know, ANY dog can turn aggressive in the wrong hands! Trust me, I've seen more aggressive little Chihuahuas than I have Pitbulls! That being said, I understand they have attacked, and killed, but really its the fault of the owner.

I have a few Pitbull furbabys, and I love them to shreds. They are so protective, and I trust them with my whole heart! They are social, energetic, and loving dogs whos heart is bigger than there body, all the want is to be loved, and they will return the favour if you love them dearly. They have to be some of the sweetest dog breed I know, and my pitbulls cross's are excellent with the poultry, even if they eye them up for dinner some days! They are just big softies, my youngest pup, whos a pitbull crossed with Bull Arab, gets scared at a grasshopper, so you should see her reaction when she comes across a big rooster!

Bull Arabs, Great danes, GSD's, Huskys, Australian Shepherds,

Weimaraner, a​

nd Boxer dogs also have to be dog breeds in which I love

 

[birdwrangler057]

My favorite breed is the Boykin spaniel. They are great family dogs and never bite anyone capable of hunting, and are right in between small and large which makes them very portable.

Here is my Boykin, Sugar

 

[sourland]

I have a soft spot picked out for them just behind the pigeon loft.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Pugs. Their really sweet, don't hurt the chickens (but will growl if the chickens bite them) & really the only dog I
Remember having

 

[Kegs1972]

My most favourite breed is the greyhound, most grossly overbred, forced to run for their lives. I have 2 rescues and i love them to death, i could talk about them all day. MY babies were dumped at pounds and would be dead without me.

They are gorgeous quiet gentle dogs that love nothing more than a comfy lounge or bed to sleep the day away...