your favorite breed of dog?

[sarkwalvein]

Fig. 1: German Shepherds


That tendency that German Shepherds have of tilting their head while looking at you, like they are saying "what the heck are you doing?"... It's so cute!

and...

Fig. 2: Tri-color Collies.

Beautiful, intelligent, low maintenance dogs. They are so trouble free, never causing a problem, adapting and socialising quite well with other dogs.

 

[Lycan911]

If wild ones count, I'd pick wolves or foxes. If not, husky.

 

[Fizzystar]

Corgis are magnificent creatures.

 

[SG854]

Fig. 1: German Shepherds


That tendency that German Shepherds have of tilting their head while looking at you, like they are saying "what the heck are you doing?"... It's so cute!

and...

Fig. 2: Tri-color Collies.

Beautiful, intelligent, low maintenance dogs. They are so trouble free, never causing a problem, adapting and socialising quite well with other dogs.

American German Shepherds are horrible never get an American one. American ones are bread for appearance. And are specifically bread to have a lower back legs for competition, but they end up developing leg problems. They are nothing than just show. They are useless for hunting and for guard dogs. I actually want to get a German Shepard. They are huge dogs. How big they are is scary actually which is why I want one.

American German Shepard pic. Notice its lower back. A non American one should have a flat back when standing.

 

[sarkwalvein]

American German Shepherds are horrible never get an American one. American ones are bread for appearance. And are specifically bread to have a lower back legs for competition, but they end up developing leg problems. They are nothing than just show. They are useless for hunting and for guard dogs. I actually want to get a German Shepard. They are huge dogs. How big they are is scary actually, which is way I want one.

American German Shepard pic. Notice its lower back. A non American one should have a flat back when standing.

Yes, this is true. Perhaps the problem is worse with the American ones, but this is a (bad) trait of the race/breed.
During my childhood I had an (Argentine) German Shepherd, and though it died at 17 years old (he was/looked quite old), he had back leg problems since he was around 12 years old.

That said, I have to say that dog was incredibly faithful, strong and intelligent, it would always sure protect the family. Such a beautiful dog. Hell, I loved that dog. But sometimes he wanted to play way too long, it could get a little tiring, specially because it had quite a lot of strength and stamina.

PS: And no, my dog didn't have such a low back, hell what do you do to the poor dogs in America?

 

[SG854]

Yes, this is true. Perhaps the problem is worse with the American ones, but this is a (bad) trait of the race/breed.
During my childhood I had an (Argentine) German Shepherd, and though it died at 17 years old (he was/looked quite old), he had back leg problems since he was around 12 years old.

That said, I have to say that dog was incredibly faithful, strong and intelligent, it would always sure protect the family. Such a beautiful dog. Hell, I loved that dog. But sometimes he wanted to play way too long, it could get a little tiring, specially because it had quite a lot of strength and stamina.

PS: And no, my dog didn't have such a low back, hell what do you do to the poor dogs in America?

In America they are bread that way for competition. Its more for looks rather than function. They actually develop health problems because of this.
They are bread to be less alert, attentive, less serious and gentler. This is why the police force, service work, hunters, and using them as guard dogs won't get American ones.

Heres some info on it.
http://dogtails.dogwatch.com/2012/03/30/the-americanization-of-the-german-shepherd/

I live in the states so I'm going to specifically get a European one.

 

[Armadillo]

I like pugs, saying that, too many issues and health problems with flat faced dogs, so I wouldn't have one.

 

[FAST6191]

Surprising amount of people favouring German Shepherds. I do have one ( https://gbatemp.net/threads/going-to-throw-a-stick-around-a-while-dogs-interest-depending.385090/ )... it's a dog really. Nothing I find to especially recommend it over many of the other choices, and indeed the Heinz 57 I mentioned earlier.

 

[sarkwalvein]

Surprising amount of people favouring German Shepherds. I do have one ( https://gbatemp.net/threads/going-to-throw-a-stick-around-a-while-dogs-interest-depending.385090/ )... it's a dog really. Nothing I find to especially recommend it over many of the other choices, and indeed the Heinz 57 I mentioned earlier.

Looks like a beautiful doggo, would trade it for a Heinz 57 if you are interested. /s



PS: Actually I love my very annoying and jealous as fuck mixed dog, so I take it back.

Fig. 3: A Heinz 57

It may be horrible like the overgrown rat-like dog above, but they're lovable still. Be warned, their traits end up being very random, this one for example is annoyingly jealous and gets very irritated if she smells you've been with other dogs.

 

[SG854]

Surprising amount of people favouring German Shepherds. I do have one ( https://gbatemp.net/threads/going-to-throw-a-stick-around-a-while-dogs-interest-depending.385090/ )... it's a dog really. Nothing I find to especially recommend it over many of the other choices, and indeed the Heinz 57 I mentioned earlier.

German shepherds are nice guard dogs. And don't wanna mess with a police one. They go straight for your nuts.
I want a big dog. Most of my owned dogs were small ones and medium size ones. Im tired of little midget dogs and I want a big dog. I want its growl to shake the floor.

Pitbulls are banned in the UK. But there is a lot of illegal ones out there using them as fight dogs. It seems like they are going to be banned in some states in the US. My uncle owns a pitbull and its pretty calm. And I use to own a Rottweiler and a Chow Chow and it seems they are being targeted too. I don't know for sure though.

 

[AutumnWolf]

Woof

 

[SG854]

Looks like a beautiful doggo, would trade it for a Heinz 57 if you are interested. /s



PS: Actually I love my very annoying and jealous as fuck mixed dog, so I take it back.

Fig. 3: A Heinz 57

It may be horrible like the overgrown rat-like dog above, but they're lovable still. Be warned, their traits end up being very random, this one for example is annoyingly jealous and gets very irritated if she smells you've been with other dogs.

My midget chihuahua looks like a rat. And it cries non stop. All it wants is attention. It has to always be around someone or else it starts crying.

 

[FAST6191]

Break into my house and that one will probably bring you a squeaky toy. Bring a steak with you and he will do all his tricks as well.

Equally most shepherds I meet have a little girly yip, he certainly does. Occasionally you get some good barking, though the effect is marred somewhat by him toddling off to get a drink to soothe his throat.

Now the Dobermans we had in my formative years... that's a different matter.

 

[YTElias]

This dude right here

 

[sarkwalvein]

German shepherds are nice guard dogs. And don't wanna mess with a police one. They go straight for your nuts.
I want a big dog. Most of my owned dogs were small ones and medium size ones. Im tired of little midget dogs and I want a big dog. I want its growl to shake the floor.

Pitbulls are banned in the UK. But there is a lot of illegal ones out there using them as fight dogs. It seems like they are going to be banned in some states in the US. My uncle owns a pitbull and its pretty calm. And I use to own a Rottweiler and a Chow Chow and it seems they are being targeted too. I don't know for sure though.

One good thing about German Shepherd is that they are obedient, and they will not attack if you tell them not to attack.
Also they normally would avoid looking for trouble or biting somebody.
But if someone tries to attack you they will jump over him for sure.

That said, they're big dogs, but not BIG dogs.
I remember my German Shepherd was being bitten/strangled by a Dogo Argentino (that is a mad big dog, hard to control also) and the only solution was to beat the dog's head with a shovel several times until he decided it was a better idea to release my dog. (Notice: No dogs were killed, hurt yes, killed nope). Yeah, my dog was already 11 years old, so perhaps a little old, but still there are way bigger dogs.

 

[SG854]

One good thing about German Shepherd is that they are obedient, and they will not attack if you tell them not to attack.
Also they normally would avoid looking for trouble or biting somebody.
But if someone tries to attack you they will jump over him for sure.

That said, they're big dogs, but not BIG dogs.
I remember my German Shepherd was being bitten/strangled by a Dogo Argentino (that is a mad big dog, hard to control also) and the only solution was to beat the dog's head with a shovel several times until he decided it was a better idea to release my dog. (Notice: No dogs were killed, hurt yes, killed nope). Yeah, my dog was already 11 years old, so perhaps a little old, but still there are way bigger dogs.

Ya they are pretty tame when trained. Which is why I want one. My uncle has one and its a nice dog. Its not the biggest dog but its still big. And I want a big tame dog. I like to keep my dogs in doors and train them to pee and poop outside. When ever they have to go outside to do their business they scratch the door to let me know.

One of my uncles had a dog that was attacked by his other dog and its blind in one eye now. He had to kick the dog and hit it hard to stop it from attacking. My uncle had to get rid of it because it was to aggressive.

 

[THYPLEX]

The corgis , how majestick they are

 

[Chary]

Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever just wanted a pure ball of innocent happy fluff as your puppy friend? Then have I got the dog for you

Samoyeds. They are perfection. They are floof.

 

[DinohScene]

I don't like dogs.
I do like beagles tho.

 

[FAST6191]

Those thinking German Shepherds are cute then mine after deciding he wanted to sort his own dinner