What breed of dog wouldn’t you have again?

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We have a little Beagle/Poodle cross and my word she had the worst characteristics of both. Stupid, disobedient and scent driven like a Beagle. Fussy with food and snappy like a miniature poodle. We do love her despite this.

This evening she pushed us to the limit by chasing rabbits for two hours in the local tiny park. Her recall goes out of the window when she is scent triggered. We thought she’d got better. But no, she’s still a dick.

What breed or cross of dog would you never get again and why?

She has definitely not suffered any trauma. My aunt has had her since she was a puppy and she has been utterly spoiled ever since.

Worst dog for me was a large French Bulldog, he frequently threw up, sounded like a steam train and when he shook his head, snot would go over you and the walls 🤮. He farted all the time and other dogs hated him because he would try to shag them. He was untrainable and shed all the time too.

How would you describe the Keeshonds character wise? I've considered getting one, but never met anyone who had them, so finally decided on a Kooikerhondje. He is a wonderful, clever dog, but the breeders do not exaggerate when they tell you that they're a very sensitive breed. Explains all the questions before they decide to sell you a puppy, they're definitely special and won't thrive everywhere.

GSD for me.

Ive rescued and fostered them for near on 20 years and haven’t got the energy for it any more. The breeds been destroyed by idiots and finding a good one has become a minefield.

Just give me something calm and quiet now 😄

German Shepherd - but only because of people’s reactions to him without even knowing him!

I used to see a woman with a chow chow trying to walk it - dog was invariably sitting down, refusing to move. She would have no luck getting him going. This happened most mornings.

@TheWisePlumDuckomg thats horrific. I’m surprised your parents didn’t have her put down?

My friend has a beagle and she can’t let it off leash at all. They take her on good long walks though. She’s terrible with food and you can’t leave a thing out.
I haven’t had this dog but friends have and my experience with 90% of the ones I meet: jack Russell. Nippy, barky and dog reactive.

Are they being bred though? Even Bernadoodles are not that easy to get hold of in the uk - more popular in the US. I have met a few bernadoodles - absolutely crazy big bouncy dogs. I had a friend with a golden doodle and that dog was hard work. Anyway, I have bernese mountain dogs and my parents had golden retrievers. Very stubborn dogs in my experience. I'm not sure why you would merge them. People tend to mix in a poodle because of the bernese/retriever fur. Not sure what benefit you would get from two long haired dogs.

Honestly @Molecule- this is what I came on to say! Perfect family pet, allows my children to play and cuddle him to their hearts content (my niece has even wrapped him up in blankets and put him in her dolls pram and he’s acquiesced..!). Fine to be left, doesn’t chew or destroy anything, not majorly fussed on food, doesn’t bark at anyone passing or coming to the house…. Exit the house: mad killer hunter vibes crossed with small man syndrome! Compounded by being rescued from an illegal breeder where he had to fight for his life, literally.

We love him and he’s so handsome and cute that people stop in the street to ask what he is… but I dream of being an off-lead ‘don’t worry, he’s friendly’ dick in a future life. Or going to a pub with a dog! What wonders await (in approx 10 years 😂)

Cockapoo. All the energy and craziness of a cocker spaniel with the neurotic, anxious nature and snappy yappiness of a poodle. We love her, but she's a LOT. A total diva.

Spring spaniel - mad
collie - loopy
dobermann - bosy and dominant

I also had a beagle once and he was gorgeous but my word those dogs shouldn't be pets. Wildly unsuited. No impulse control or desire to follow instructions whatsoever.

I have two and previously had two, one after the other. I've had bernese for 28 years now.

They have become incredibly popular and you do have to be careful to avoid puppy farmers. I would suggest you join one of the bmd clubs, which will give you access to breeders. You can also go to the breed shows and meet breeders and get on their lists. Expect to wait about 2 years.

Anyway, they are beautiful dogs. The fur is a huge issue - dont get one if you cant cope!

All of mine have had very different temperaments. One of the current ones is a real guard dog and isn't brilliant with other dogs, whereas our other one is a big friendly lump who freezes if the bell goes.

There is so much that can go wrong with a bmd so have good insurance or a big bank balance.

They like being with their people. But they are sleepy dogs. They love their walks and can be incredibly athletic - to see one running with their fur flying is amazing.

I wouldn't get one and leave it alone for too long. They are sensitive souls. Big personalities. Cuddly and friendly to those they know but some can be a bit aloof.

Hope this helps.

I have a Jack Russell who adores people and is scared of cats. Not particularly interested in other dogs but not aggressive. His bark drives us all mad though. He’s quite anxious so constant yapping. If I ever have another dog I would like something quieter and more obedient!

Aw, my beagle is an absolute dream. However, she is 12 now. I’m not sure I’ve got it in me to have another beagle after this one…

Chinese crested dog. Never had one but met a few…… ugly ,bald and aggressive to other dogs , with the bonus of a myriad of genetic health problems.

We meet up regularly with someone who has one that has to wear a muzzle because it goes for our beautiful , peaceable , non threatening greyhound and lurcher. It sits on its “mums” knee all the time eating treats , being petted and cooed over inbetween yapping and snapping . I fantasise about taking a run up for a really good drop kick . Then I remember I’m an animal lover .

Probably not the point of the thread, but :)
my current dog is a Beagle and the only dog i’ve ever had.
he is gorgeous, intelligent as a human, affectionate, great with the kids. Food obsessed.
He has his dickhead moments. I wish we had him from a puppy so we could socialise him and train him ourselves, we are having to do things backwards & it’s hard work at tjmes.
i would probably get another though, i cant imagine i’d go for another breed. especially not a bigger breed/larger sized dog.

Poodles are not neurotic, snappy or yappy. They are very intelligent, very lovely dogs. You are completely misinformed about poodles.

Having said that, if they are like you describe, then getting anything crossed with a poodle could very easily mean you have a neurotic snappy dog. Crossing a poodle with a spaniel does not eradicate any trait, from either breed.

Honestly after our first beagle I couldn’t imagine getting any breed other than a beagle, he was such a joy! And our second one is too 😊

Beagles are brilliant !

I had one ( never had a free standing bin in the kitchen since, my kitchen bin is now always housed in a cupboard ) and went on to foster 5 more ( not all at once ! )
I did find that beagles loves beagles so would suggest 2 at a time :) as in my experience of them they are pack dogs i.e. enjoy and need each others company.

@dontcomeatme

So far you are the only person that has posted photos - beautiful beautiful girl !

I fostered a shih tzu once ( same colouring as your beautiful girl ) I guess she was originally the runt of the litter as she was small tho she was 2 years old but had such a huge personality and was a funny little girl.
I had several dogs beds in the kitchen 9 as well as elsewhere ) and one day there were 3 dogs in the biggest dog bed ( 2 bichons and a beagle ) she wandered over, got in the middle, wiggled and wiggled and very soon had the biggest bed all to herself. Fully stretched out and very very happy.
I adopted her as after one year and several not good enough applications, she stayed.

Have you at any point stopped to wonder

A whether said dog chasing rabbits is BAD FOR THE RABBITS
B whether you need to learn how to control your dog, or else keep it on a lead
C whether you should have a dog at all?

If not, maybe do so now?

Every poodle I've met, of all sizes, has been a snappy bad tempered twat. Aggressive and unpleasant. Never met a poodle I've liked.

The doodle crosses are even worse and more unpleasant IMO.

There are several poodles that go to our park and they are lovely dogs. My own poodle is amazing. I’ve never even heard her growl. I don’t recognise at all what you’ve said about poodles.

Dachshund. Absolute dick of a dog.