[Team Pupsters!]

Which breeds do you think are ugly?

I know it's a horrible question, but so many people have asked which is the best/cutest breed, that i just wanted to play devil's advocate. We have all seen dogs on tv etc and thought 'i don't like.....they're ugly'!

This is not a personal attack on breeds or their owners. so please,please,please don't take it as such. The world would be a very boring place if people only liked one breed, so it's good to have so many. Here are a few of mine, AND IT'S NOT PERSONAL!

English bull terriers - Lovely temperament and generally very friendly, but very strange to look at.

Chihuahua's - I have a phobia of rats, so I'll say no more.

Greyhounds/Lurchers - Again, generally a lovely temperament, but natually very skinny, which I don't like.

Akita's - Because of their tail, they're bottoms are on display 24/7. I'm not too keen on the front end either!

By the way, both my dogs are JRT/Border Terrier mix. Whilst to me they are the most beautiful dogs in the whole wide world, not everyone see's it that way. If you think mine are of an ugly breed, then by all means say so. I WON'T TAKE IT PERSONALLY!

[reeskujo]

Your the only person I've ever met that thinks an Akita is ugly!..I've owned them all my adult life and IMO their much more attractive then a JRT!

[Team Pupsters!]

Originally Posted by reeskujo

Your the only person I've ever met

First of all, we have never met - you have read my post, that is somewhat different.

And secondly, I emphasised not to take it personally. Calm down!

[reeskujo]

Yes it is somewhat different if you want to be technical and I wasn't taking it personally I was stating a fact and an opinion..

[Team Pupsters!]

Well i'm glad you didn't take it personally!

[LittleJosieSweetFeet]

I'm sure they're the sweetest of all possible dogs, but pure-bred Pekingese have never done it for me. Just watching one roll along makes me exhausted for them, it just looks like they have to put forth such an effort to walk.

Forgive me, all Pekingese Parents out there!

-Michelle

[Team Pupsters!]

Ooh, especially the ones with long hair - and ponytails. Eeeek!!!!!

[nattiej1976]

Ohhh team pupsters, you really like starting the threads that could cause a possible riot dont you? I like you (even though you dont like akitas) Still have a stronger oppinion on your breed banning thread, but I'll answer here too.

The chineese crested (i think thats them) the hairless gremlin looking dogs, they just look frightful.

I must say though too, I have never ever come accross anyone before that hasnt liked the appearance of the Akita, Certainly the odd few that are scared of them, but still admire the apperance from afar.......Im glad I can see Katos bum, because of all the long fur there at least I can see if he is clean there before dragging it inside....LOL!

[Team Pupsters!]

Well that is one advantage that i hadn't thought of!
I don't mean to start online riots (or offline either for that matter), but lets face it, if we all loved the same breed, the world would be a much duller place. You don't have to love all dogs to be a dog lover - i don't think so anyway. And coming to Akitas again, i admit i am terrified of them and no amount of reassurance will change that!

Take care and merry christmas

[Team Pupsters!]

Oh by the way - yes chinese crested, not a fan of either type especially the hairless ones. Lovely temperament, not pretty to look at. I'm not a fan of dogs with 'pigtails', ribbons and stuff. I still find 'doggy clothes' a very bizarre idea too.
As a 33 year old woman i am becoming somewhat concerned that i am starting to sound like a right old boff!