They are awesome!! Not only intelligent but beautiful, loyal and is a wonderful guardian. I have a 4 year old Red Merle and let me tell you she is tops. Never barks unless something is wrong. Very patient and laid back with her favorite people and always guarding.

I had a German Shepherd who I had to put to sleep at the age of 12 due to DM. She, too, was a very gentle guardian. It is hard to pick between the two breeds but I think the Australian Shepherd has just a bit of an edge.

I love all dogs but I prefer small dogs - lap dogs. Until about ten years ago I would have said poodles were my favorites. But now it is definitely Shih Tzu. They are intelligent, they don't shed, they are great companions, and they do not 'yap' like a lot of other small breeds. I could go on about the qualities of Shih Tzu but I think it is one of those breeds that either you love them or you are not interested in them. I will add that I prefer females - regardless of the breed.

The beast in me is drawn to the good ol wolf, and I've always had an affinity for GSDs and malamutes for their close resemblance. But pugs are so funny...

[AuntieDale]

I love golden retrievers cuz they're easy to train, great with kids & other animals - great temperaments...

[Lunareclipse]

Originally Posted by reeskujo

Your ignorance about the Pitt's just astounds me!.....I think you should stop looking at pictures and start educating yourself about the breed!

Pits are dogs too. 99% of the time, the dog is what you make it. Any dog is more likely to bite if you don't train it properly, or you train it to fight. I have seen pits that are awesome with children. Had great owners too.

First of all, it's Dogs. Maybe in the countryside they don't teach spelling, but that is the correct way. I am not here to fight, or insult , as you may take the above statement, but I do not intent to insult you sir, I reply on behalf of Yogi and "of Wolf and Man" although I know neither of them, They have great points, as you have a few, Your whole "It's the way you raise them is bullshit lies" theory is extremely flawed and perversely wrong! When people go by that saying and believe in it, it is not indangering the breed even further. It is the way you raise them, and certain genetics do get passed on. NOT ALL! I don't care if you have been around Pit Bull's for 100 years. It is the same as two human, male and female, certain genetics are passed onto the offspring, some are not. It is the same with Pit Bull's. If a Pit Bull is raised in a slum, starving to death and fighting for food, while being beaten by man and mutilated to vicously fight, yes. They are going to be quite mean and protective of what they have, because that is all they know, "How to please" ... The Pit Bull is a very loving and caring dog, One of their key characteristics is to please. They are extremely loyal and are most definitely wonderful around children. I have two, one that is 6 months and the other that is four. And I have 3 Pit Bull's, a Presa Canario,A Doberman Pincher and a Rottweiler. And I have never had a single problem with any of them, and don't reply back with some stupid comment about "Oh, you have six dogs, 3 being APBT's, so you think you know." No Buddy, I do know ... not all, but a lot. I have been around Pit Bull's since I was a baby myself, that's 24 years. I have been researching and studying them since I was 10. My parent's owned a Pit Bull breeding farm where we had between 20-30 Pit Bull's when I was growing up. I have pictures of me sitting on top of and pulling the ears of a Pit Bull, that my mother rescued from a dog fighting ring, he had been there for three years, he was born there, and there is where he was starved, beaten daily, electrocuted and fought for three years. And my mother brought him home, nurtured him, loved him and eventually brought him around my siblings and I. She would tell me stories of how I would bite him, pull his ears, and do all other types of annoying things. He never once turned on me, or anyone for that matter. After a few months of training he was put in the enclosure with the other dogs, and he was eventually bred with one of our females, now I bet you'll think, "Oh well one case and your a genious on Pits?" No .. Like I said before I am not, But I do know quite a few things, Like for instance. The female, Greta, That we bred him with, BTW his name was Rocky, My mother being the gracious and loving women that she is, rescued Greta from a shelter when she was about 2 years old. She got the story on her as well. Greta was born into a ghetto home in Detroit, where she was raised to be a fighter, They didn't originally want to use her, on account of her being a female, but apperently under certain circumstances they had no choice. She was starved to the point of exaustion and then made to fight for a can of food. And this was a done on a short term basis. She was beat with bats and wrenches in the face and torso repeatedly, I remember the scar above her left eye. And we bred her with Rocky. Two dogs who were trained to be killers, bred to be lover's. I remember the litter, 6 gorgeous little babies, 4 male and 2 female. And you know what. They were fine, they wern't aggressive at all, not even a tad 1%. With in a few months they were all sold, except two, to loving families, whom my Mother kept their information and checked yearly on certain litter's, just to see what had become of them. Rocky and Greta's liter was one of them on account of them both being past fighting dogs. Sadly one was hit by a truck before his 1st birthday, but the remaining two males and female, well i'm sure you can guess. They were awesome. Not one ever showed any sign of aggression. EVER! ... And as for the two that we kept. We bred them with two other past aggresive Pit's on the farm which developed two more healthy litter's whose grandparents were trained fights and rehabilitated to be lover's. And those two litter's were kept track of and once again not one of which showed any signs of aggresion. And even today that bloodline of Greta and Rocky still thrives. I proudly own one of their great great great great grandchildren. And he is an amazing animal. if it wern't for him my 6 month old son may not be alive. When Liam was born, he was about 4 weeks old, laying at night in his crib, and Murphy, My Pit, (From Rocky's blood) layed under his crib nightly, until one night Murphy woke me up barking hysterically, he led me to my sons room where lay choking and screaming. Thankfully Murphy was there to wake me up, otherwise I don't even want to think about what would have happened. So you see, It is not in their blood. I have proven that, as has my mother 100 times over. It IS the way you raise them. It's a shame you believe in those lies you tell yourself each night. YOU and people like YOU are the reason they are going to pass that Bullshit BSL law ... And then your pitbull's go bye bye as well, so I would change my fu*king attitude if I were you. Take a look past the ignorant morons that train these beautiful creatures to fight and kill, and look at the animal beneath that. Only wanting to be loved and to please. I have had a poodle attack one of my pits and me on a walk two years ago, as I've seen numerous golden retrievers attack people. My uncle had a labrador for 4 years named Ben, and when my cousin Scott was born, he was almost a year old, and Ben attacked him with jealousy, because my aunt and uncle payed all their attention to Scott, not because they chose to, he was a baby, they had to. and it's not like they stopped playing,walking and caring for Ben. He just snapped, and he almost killed my cousin. So as you see, a friggin Chihuahua could be a killer. So stop with your ignorance, learn the truth before you speak the lies! <3 <3 <3

[dukeandjax]

German Shepherd! Especially the long haired variety

I love siberian huskys and alasken malamutes. Siberian Huskys love the cold and are built for speed and of corse they are very beautiful.They usually have blue eyes and thier ears are set high on thier head. Alasken Malamutes are built for power; they have a low metabolism.You might find them in -62 `F.Thier ears are set low on thier head and they have a broud chest. The tail is set just over the back not touching. They are great with children but hard to train because they are very independent.

I love Staffys, Shar Peis and Bernese Mountain Dogs. I love huge dogs!

[K9 Mom]

I have always adored GSD's and I love my baby girl very dearly...but her shedding drives me up the fricken wall...since getting our Greyhound I would have to say that they are my favorite breed. They are sleek, intelligent, humerous and low to non shedders. They come in many different colors and color combinations, and many different sizes from 55lbs up to and over 100lbs. In fact since Storm has raced into our hearts I would have to say I have a real soft spot for all sight hounds. They are just a different type of dog all around. He is happy lounging on the couch, riding in the truck or going for a leasurley walk. Grant it Cleo loves that to...but she always seems to be on a mission when we are out with her and Storm is just happy to be with you. Yep Sight Hounds all the way!

I have 5 dogs and being that I have experience with these breeds out of any others, I would have to say that I will....

- Probably always own a Miniature Pinscher...though Libby can drive me absolutely insane, I love her more than I've loved anything in my life...she is like a child to me (all of my dogs are since I don't HAVE a child). She was my first dog...and though I don't recommend a Miniature Pinscher to anyone as a first dog, speaking from experience, I love the breed so much.
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- My second dog is a Chihuahua/Shih-tzu/Mini Poodle cross...mostly, she acts and looks like a Chihuahua and I can say with confidence that I will never own another Chihuahua. I love her, I rescued her, and I have no regrets. She is actually a very good dog who loves everyone, but she has taken on Libby's bad traits and her shaking drives me up a wall...among a few other things that she does. Small dogs were never my thing, but I got Libby due to weight restrictions and I got Bella (the ChiX) because she was in a HORRIBLE place and I couldn't leave her.

- Our German Shepherd has her fair share of issues from things she had to endure as a puppy, but I have fallen in LOVE with the breed. She looks out for me day and night - such loyalty. Her tantrums are something to be desired, but I absolutely love GSD's. I don't even mind the hair
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- Our Pit Bull/Rottweiler mix is wonderful as well...though we're running into a few issues with her...she is such a sweet dog. I have learned so much about the Pit Bull breed because of her (and some about the Rottie as well). I think either one of these breeds I would own again, for sure.
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- And last but NOT least, my Doberman Pinscher...just amazing. I never knew a dog could be THIS loyal and well behaved! She is a great dog with a completely crazy (clown) personality. She's funny, sweet, loyal, intelligent, everything that I've always wanted. Unfortunately she is full of health problems due to a BYB...
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I love American Bulldogs. I love the body shape and their personalities are great.

My Favorite breed is the PEKINGESE!!!!!!!!!! they are just my absolute FAVORITE! you see, i have the worlds worst allergies to dogs. all kinds. even breeds people said i would do great with. then one day i just stumbled upon this breed and was shocked that i had no allergic reaction!!! i was so surprised! i had to get one. i had loved dogs all my life and now i could have one!
i got a sleeve Pekingese (which is a minature), she is a little black beautiful lady. i did a TON of research before getting her and to say the least, i was scared. these dogs were said to be stubborn, hard to train, stupid, prissy, spoiled easily, jealous, and spiteful.
HOW WRONG THEY WERE. she was so easy to train and sooo smart. potty trained, with no uh ohs in just two weeks! she has a great personality and is just the sweetes most well behaved dog ever! i have NEVER had a single problem.
so naturally, i adopted a four year old Pekingese to be her friend and they love eachother.
well i can go on all day about why i love the Pekingese breed. but in a sentence....this breed has changed my life.

I love all dogs and have been owned by many different breeds - from a 5 pound silky terrier (current) to a wolf hybrid.

My favorites - #1 Chow - grooming can be tedious but I have never found another breed so devoted to their owner
#2 - rat terrier - just too much fun to have these guys around
#3 - tie between Great Dane and my new babies silky terrier

Labs, Labs, Labs or maybe Golden Retrievers

Gentle, loving, easy temperament, non aggressive (unless provoked).

I was in a fight once (or mugging if you will) and my black lab just watched
and then as I lay on the ground he did too as we waited for
cops/ambulance

It was a sucker punch or else it would of been him laying on ground (ex-Marine,
street fighter talking)

[natalie265]

Human baiting? WTF does that even mean? Okay, pit bulls aren't in my top five, but i haven't met one i didn't like.

My favorites are:

chihuahuas and doberman pinschers: loyal, protective, bold, and intelligent, they are absolutely devoted to their people.

I also love: mutts, greyhounds and standard poodles.

My favourite breeds are
Lab,It is kind breed
Airdale terrier,It is watchdog and nice breed
Alaskan MalamuteI love him
Cockerspaniel funny dog
German Sheperdserious and loyal

YorkieBeautiful dog
PomVery tender dog
DalmatinEnergetick dog
My the most favourite breed is LABRADOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I rescue dogs and have 7 right now. I also give people information on how to train their dog and what breed of dog is right for them and their lifstyle. My "pack" is made up of Sampson the rotti, Amber the yorkshire terrier, Cricket the silky terrier, Patches the boston terrier, Bear the moutain dog mix, Romeo the pittbull, and Max the doberman pincher. Have a nice day.
From your freind,
7dogheaven

I'd say it's a 3 way tie between Pit-bulls, Pugs and English Bulldogs.

Pitbulls are incredibly misunderstood if you ask me. I own 2 (1 purebred and 1 mix) and they are very sweet dogs. With proper training they can be the most loyal and lovable dogs out there!

Pugs are absolutely adorable and I have always been attracted to their black smudgey faces with the cute little wrinkles.

English Bulldogs melt my heart with their short and stubby legs and the way they waddle around. I don't own one, and I've never seen one in person, but viewing pictures and reading stories makes me gush with love! <3

Originally Posted by dbsilkymom

I love all dogs and have been owned by many different breeds - from a 5 pound silky terrier (current) to a wolf hybrid.

My favorites - #1 Chow - grooming can be tedious but I have never found another breed so devoted to their owner
#2 - rat terrier - just too much fun to have these guys around
#3 - tie between Great Dane and my new babies silky terrier

I forgot Chow's! A gorgeous breed!