I'm one of those people that are terrified of dogs UNLESS they are my dogs or I know them real well. Breeds that can tear out my throat if they have a mind to scare the daylights out of me if I don't know them. I also have 5 grandkids so I want to be comfortable knowing they are safe. I realize ANY breed can be vicious if not raised right and given enough attention and exercize. Ones I won't consider are rottweilers, chows, pitbulls, & dobermans.
I also would not get a german shepherd. We had those while I was growing up and I have seen others with them and have had bad experiences. I would not get a sharpei because it's just not what I want to look at. I also would not get another pomeranian.
My folks had akitas and I don't think I would be comfortable with those either.
I thought I would like a bull mastiff but when I studied them and found they can be very aggressive towards other dogs I decided against them although to me that is one beautiful dog.

I cant think of any breed that I wouldnt own. To me its more about the personality of the dog than the breed. Although I do tend to prefer the larger dogs. I've had dogs from as small as a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on up to a Dane mix and loved them all.

Originally Posted by Salem1986

A Great Dane. They are HUGE. If you had to hop in the car and go somewhere and you wanted to take your dog....it sounds like it would be an adventure just getting your dog to your destination. Maybe its just me.

Well you're right its an adventure... I've had 3 and only got two in my car at the same time once... it was horrible. but if you have a bigger vehicle with room... its not that bad! I love the breed. They're gentle and loving and great companions!!! But a big adventure when it comes to traveling...lol!!

a lovely dog that i would like to own it's the american eskimo and the dog that i found it very ugly it's the american hairless terrier

[lil mutt]

I dont have any plans of getting any large dog... coz there is no one here at home who can take care of such a huge dog except me...

I guess those who are crossbred,that you cannot distinguish their bloodline.There are no specific dog which i do not want to have,i just love any kind of pure bred dogs...

Originally Posted by jherrer

well, I don't have anything against most dogs, I think they all have their ups and downs but their is one dog that comes to mind that I know I would never want. A Chinese Crested Dog, those things turn my stomach, any other kind of dog I think I would be ok with.

If you own a chinese crested dog, I hope that comment does not hurt your feelings or offend you, It may be a great dog, it's just not the dog for me.

Actually it does. I can pretty much guarantee you that if you spent one day with a Crestie you'd love them, and it wouldn't hnecessarily have to be with a hairless Crestie. When I first got my Crestie, it was a powderpuff as I, too, was unsure of the hairlessness, but as you learn about the breed and their unique breed characteristics, you begin to evolve and fall in love with the hairless kids too. They truly are unlike any other breed of dogs and until you've spent time with one, there's no way to adequately describe how & why this is...it just is.

I also own an intermediate Xoloitzcuintle (Mexican Hairless)...while temperament, intelligence, etc. is the polar opposite of Chinese Cresteds, they too are a wonderful breed.

I adore all dogs, but I also know that a JRT would not do well in my home, nor do I have the energy to keep up with one. I think they're a wonderful breed, just not for me...actually, pretty much any of the terriers, while I love them, they are just not the right suit for my life.

I wouldn't own any of the "bully" breeds such as pitbull, Cane Corso, Presa Canario, Dogo Argentino, etc. I also wouldn't own any real small dogs. I like medium to large breeds best.

I think the only breeds I would definitely not have are...

- Breeds for which the risk of aggression is too high.

- Breeds known for barking excessively / at night.

- Hairless dogs - not because I have anything against them, just that the cuddle factor is huge for me - I like shaggy!

Fin

There are very few breeds I would own (after working as a trainer for over 10 years I have learned things about various breeds that would make me not want them) but there are a few that are at the top of my never list and they include: Goldendoodles, labradoodles, puggles, any type of "poo" (cockerpoo, etc.) in other words no intentional mutts... I have yet to meet a nice one and I have met more then I can count. I would also never get a Chow, Shar-Pei, Dalmatian, French bulldog, no hairless dogs, not a big fan of terriers of any type and not big on toy breeds or PWD's.