Would you recommend your dog breed to anyone?

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What breed have you got?
Does your dog fit its breed stereotype?
Would you get another dog of the same breed?

Tibitian Spaniel

Excellent dog, fabulous with children, very good recall.
Breed stereotype suggests poor with recall, not this one. Also frequently cited as shedding ONLY twice a year...total BS.
Possibly.

"People seem to be surprised how big some dogs get and how much space they take."

To be fair, I'm still surprised by how much space he takes up... and I've had similar sized dogs before, he somehow manages to spread himself further though, rofl.

Airedale Terrier

Kind gentle dog. When walked off leash in the mountains has never gone after deer, rabbit or grouse that frequent the area. So not stereotypical.
Yes, I quite like his size.

My last dog was a staffie, she was the love of my life, literally. The stereotype of them depends what side of the fence you sit with the whole 'dangerous dog' thing - she was super friendly, wanted to be a lap dog all the time but hated other dogs. As you can see she was super dangerous to rats 😂

Brought up right these guys make amazing family dogs.

Well, yes and no. I have a toy poodle, my first, after a lifetime of mostly Yorkies, a jrt, collie, beagle and shiztzue, so I am not a novice dog owner.
I don't know if it's my age (I am 62) but I have found her much harder work than any other puppy because she is active all the time, and requires a lot of input from me. This is fine, and I love her to bits, but her intelligence is just something I am blown away by. She knows her toys by name, for example, and will collect what you ask for. (Try doing that with a yorkie!) She is not disobedient or naughty, but requires a lot of things to do to keep her occupied and happy. I am retired, and have the time, but if you didn't it might be different.

Just and tabula. My breeder insisted I have a home check. It included having a couple of wolfhounds in my house. Very different seeing a big dog at the park to trying to cook round it and manage the bouncy moods in the house!

Wolfie Definitely, when we lost our last rottie it was weird being able to actually move in my kitchen. Now we have Sam that just refuses to move from in front of the fridge, or off my feet, or off my end of the bed, or or from the front of the loo, or from the front door, or in front of the tum...........................

Yorkshire terrier.
Was bought as a family dog but really he is very much my pooch. I think this is typical of the breed, they choose one person and are extremely loyal and loving to that individual. Wouldn't trust him alone with children but I guess that's sensible where any dog is concerned. Doesn't need a huge amount of exercise but is walked 3 times a day. Great watch dog but doesn't like being left alone for long. Very sociable, best for people who are at home a lot and kids over 8.

scurryfunge ref cockers: "...a bit manipulative." sorry but roflmao... I think you'll find that all dogs are like this?!!! why do you think they have such big brown eyes? [hgrin] [hgrin]

I've had 2 ex working foxhounds.
I lost the final one last year.
I'd only recommend them to people who aren't house proud, have plenty of time for exercise, don't mind sweeping up hair daily and have experience with scent hounds.

They are beautiful, friendly, happy, loyal, cuddly dogs. I absolutely adored both of them but wouldn't have another because they give you so much they absolutely broke my heart.

I have a lurcher as well, she's awesome, low maintenance, independent and just wants a comfy spot to snooze.

All you Red Setter owners has anyone got any descendants from Ballywesto Sunshine? My df had one years ago from that line and we never knew any more!!

Cairn terrier I would recommend to anyone, our boy is just great. Our chihuahua on the other hand....I love him, but I'm in a minority even in our house

Miniature dachshund.

Would definitely get another.

Yes would recommend but would suggest do lots of research first. They are notoriously stubborn and hard to train and they get a lot of attention which I don't like and neither does he

I would absolutely recommend a greyhound. Completely lives up to stereotype. Very gentle and affectionate and extremely lazy. Does nothing but sleep all the time. Will spring into action for a five minute zoom around the garden and is enraged by squirrels or cats but other than that she sleeps.

Dog 1. Golden retriever x collie (farmyard accident) fantastic dog, good with kids/cats/other dogs. Clever and easy to train. Would recommend to anyone.

Dog 2. Beagle. Only recommended to those with a sense of humour!

Great Dane. Wouldn't have anything else. Calm, affectionate and efficient watchdog. Bit of a sofa hugger. So used to her size that I'm a bit surprised when other people comment on it. Easiest dog ever & well mannered with livestock and people. Not for novices as they don't know how big they are and as puppies have to be taught that you won't engage in games of human skittles..

Whippets.

Mine are all very much typical of the breed. They're incredibly sweet, loving and gentle but with a real fun, mischievous streak. They adore physical contact, either cuddles from people or snuggling up together in a heap. They're very flexible when it comes to exercise, they'll keep going for as long as they're given the opportunity to (depending on the weather...) but at the same time are happy with a short blast across the fields. They're clever little things and love mental stimulation but at the same time don't needs loads of it to keep them content or from finding their own entertainment. They're very low maintenance

On the whole I absolutely would recommend them to people, they're wonderful little dogs. The prey drive can put people off but I don't find it that big a deal to manage, it's really just a case of being sensible about where they're let off lead and managing their access to other animals as necessary. They're very much at the trainable end of the sighthound spectrum and the vast majority that I know are perfectly trustworthy to be off lead in suitable areas.

Obviously as I've got three (for now, plans are in the works for number four) I would absolutely have more That's actually another downside of them, they're addictive. It seems almost inevitable that once someone gets one they end up with more!

No pedigree so I don't know, Tinsel, wish I did as I'd go back for a relative.

I have cockers. Previously had english setters.

The cockers are true to type and no I wouldnt recommend them unless you know exactly what you're doing. The setters however I would recommend every time.

We wanted a smaller breed so got spaniels the only thing smaller about them is their height. Everything else is bigger, noise, mess, demands, smell...

West Highland Terrier.

Doesn’t fit entirely fit his breed stereotype. Normally seen as happy go lucky family dogs but mine is very much a one person dog and I can’t let kids/strangers touch him. He is very much a terrier though and even at nearly 14, loves to chase anything small and furry.

Wouldn’t have another. I adore him, but wouldn’t get another like him, and the breed in general doesn’t do much for me.

I'm on my second Rhodesian Ridgeback. I'd only recommend them for experienced owners who can truly commit to a solid two years of socialising. Because if their guarding instincts they really need to come from a very experienced proper breeder.

Ours is bang on type. He guards, is aloof with strangers, has dodgy recall and is bomb proof with the kids. He's independent in that way that only hounds can be but it gives him so much personality.

Next time I imagine we will get two dogs as the kids would like something that wants to play and fetch. But I will always have a Ridgeback. Clingy working dogs drive me batty.

German shepherd.

Yes I would recommend the breed to someone who has the time to train them and experience.

I spent so long with my dog when she was a puppy teaching her things.

They attached themselves to their owner.
I can take my gsd out on my own and she is generally ok, I cannot take her out with my children, (all aged over 12) she is so protective of them.

I love her to bits, she is so well behaved normally (except for above).

Not ideal for a first time owner though.

Working cockers here.

Don't really fit some of the stereotypes.

Very loving dogs but they only have about an hours woodland walk per day (often more at weekends etc) and are more than happy with it. Rest of the time they just sleep or play with each other.

They were our first dogs and yes I'd recommend them but only to people who are around most of the day as they're very attached to us.

Another lurcher owner here - and yes she lives up to the stereotype. Very lazy, doesn't like to get her paws wet, very laid back, and gets herself into some crazy positions!

I just love her so so so much, and unfortunately dog homes are littered by this gentle breed, breaks my heart