what breed of dog do you have?

[its hilly]

We've got a German Shepherd..Cass
Shes a rescue we got at 14 months old. good guard dog, very loud and wont shut up till people are either in or gone, but has a lovely temperament. Also extremely intelligent, with a really wide range of vocal communication.ie..talks to us loads, tells us when the cats snuck on the worktop, ot we havent been fast enough to feed the rabbit at t-time. I'd definately have another.
Ups...good guard, intelligent, trainable, big, love walks, usualy nice natured, sociable (although their size scares some dogs and undeserved bad reputation scares people)
Downs...noisy if you live in a busy area, very strong willed..so training is a must or they can take over, need room, need a good amount of exercise, and they moult for 365 days a year, badly socialised pups are a nightmare..nervous and often agressive..which is NOT how they should be. Do not like being left alone, theyre too intelligent and sociable and make their own entertainment!

[miffy]

Daisy is a rescue border collie cross who we adopted from Dogs Trust kennels near Kenilworth in Warwickshire. She is the sweetest, cuddliest dog ever, bags of fun, very clever, fantastic temprement, though not keen on big dogs after a nasty incident on a beach with an owner and a big dog she couldn't control!!
Cross breed dogs seem to inherit the best of both breeds and tend to live longer than their pedigree conuterparts, this is what we were told at ther Dogs Trust.
Adopting Daisy was one of the best things we ever did, although so hard to see so many dogs that needed a home and only being able to take one home with us.
I would say therefore give a stray a home and they will repay you with lots of love in return.

[coreopsis]

Used to have Dalmations lovely natured but selective hearing when told to do something.

Try dachshund,then you'll see what it means "selective hearing".
Good nature and temperament,very lovable dogs but...
Prone to back injuries and not too friendly towards the strangers(loyal only to the owner)and the other dogs.Very manipulative,will wrap you around their finger(paw)within seconds.Con artist when it comes to food scrounging.Good fun to have around

[SMT]

Here's Misty the Newfoundland (The Grizzly Bear).

If I was to say one bad thing about her, it would have to be she loves eating the pea pods off the plant in the back garden. Oh and we don't actually know what our new apples tasted like as guess who got to them first?

[stella]

We have 2 mini Dachshunds and they are great, all of the above that people have said. However another thing in their favour is that small dogs can be picked up and carried when need be which can be very useful.

[broadway]

Broadway, who stuc up the 2 fingers the wife or the dog...... the dog

NSB,

the dog

[HayleyB]

All lovely dogs, It's Hilly your girl is beautiful. I wouldn't be without my girls, 3 German Shepherds, Philly is the biggest at over 50kg and looks like a big teddy when fully furred, she's going through her 'Marley' stage at the moment, all moulted and lanky.

Mistakenly went into a dog enclosure at the RSPCA in Potters Bar when collecting the BHWT hens. Big GSD - Max - wanted me to throw his bone but the bars were to restricting to get a hold of the bone, he was sooooo friendly, I just burst into tears, he's been there since September, so sad....

[winstonwobble]

I ahve 2 dogs one a rescue , heinze 58 as there are so many dogs we think he is crossed with wouildnt be without him i just love him to bits the other ,well hes a springer spaniel 10 months old i totally agree with evrything that has been said about the breed they are totally nutty in a nice kinda way and you can never give them enough exercise love both my boys even though its their lifes mission to turn my kitchen floor into a mud bath!!!

[sweetiepea]

With the exception of a poodle, when we were very young, we've always had mongrels. Our last dog was a terrier cross. A giant of a dog in a small body -hence we named him Finn, after the giant Finn McCool. He was a stray (like most of the animals we have) but had been well trained and cared for. He was a family dog who loved children, tolerated the cats and just adored my late father. He was intelligent, loving, brave, and gentle (despite being as strong as an ox!). More than anything he was our friend.



This is the last pic I took of him before he died aged 14. Poor Finn. In our hearts forever. x

[Polly Fouracre]

I have greyhounds, whippets, Ibizans, a deerhound, pugs and very recently a tiny Yorkshire terrier, left to me in someone's will!
I would ask you first, do you want a certain type of dog (as regards size, temperament, maintenance etc.) If so I would go to a local dog show or two ('phone the Kennel Club for shows in your area, they are friendly and helpful folk) and look at the dogs there, talk to the owners, meet the dogs and find out all about them. 99% of show dogs are pets, live in the house and are adored by their owners so you will get a real idea about them.
Then, when you have decided, go to the breeder, breed rescue or to rescue kennels and opt for a cross-breed of the one you like.
Too many people see a stunning looking dog and buy a puppy of that breed then decide that they are too yappy, their coat is too much trouble, they need too much exercise or that they are difficult to train. These poor things then end up in rescue.
If you do opt for a pure-bred dog then ask the Kennel Club for names of registered breeders. These people breed good pups and will give a life-time support to the buyer and will always take back an unwanted dog.
Good luck in your search!

[Newbie]

I have a labrador x Staffie called Rosie, who was also a rescue dog. We got her at about 4 months old and she was very willful and boisterous. She had been found as a stray & then re-homed but sent back to the rescue centre for being too boisterous. As soon as we laid down the rules & started training her she turned into the most lovable, affectionate, intelligent & friendly dog in the world. Being the mixture that she is, she is very friendly and picks things up super quick - very, very clever (although sometimes clumsy!) and i would not be without her. She is coming up for 3yrs now and i just love her to pieces.

[Eco-Chic]

I have two Jack Russell x Springer Spaniel cross (probably a soupcon of staffie somewhere too), currently have their mother a Jack Russell x Yorkie cross too. All very lively but get 1.5 to 2 hours exercise a day so they sleep a lot when they're home. Mummy JR x Yorkie is 11 now and sometimes indicates she'd rather not go out ta very much by sitting in her basket and turning her back on leash fastening

Sometimes I have a pure bred Border Collie staying with me. Jack loves as much exercise as is on offer. He's a very calm temperament.

I think boy dogs are much less vocal than girl dogs and definitely less bossy.

[Creemteez]

We had a rescued Golden Retriever until last November - the place hasn't been the same since. Yes the place is cleaner and tidier without him, and quieter - but there's still a big hole.

This weekend we are dog-sitting for two youngsters - it won't be a quiet weekend!

Know exactly what you mean Glut. When we lost our first rescue Goldie (Jake - two weeks shy of his 14th birthday) we decided to give ourselves a decent mourning period and enjoy not having the hair/muddy paw prints/sand etc all over the place.
That plan lasted one week.
We got a call from our friend at the Retriever Rescue saying there was a seven month old pup available if we were interested.
That "pup" is now three years old, the light of our lives, the clown of the family and currently asleep under the desk with his head on my foot.
Can't beat a Goldie for temperament. (yeah, I know, all you doggie grapes think the same about YOUR breed!)

[Creemteez]

Here's Misty the Newfoundland (The Grizzly Bear).

If I was to say one bad thing about her, it would have to be she loves eating the pea pods off the plant in the back garden. Oh and we don't actually know what our new apples tasted like as guess who got to them first?

SMT! She's SOO-O-O-O GORGEOUS!! I love my Beau (Golden Retriever) to bits, but would soo love a Noofie. They are just like big ol' bears!

[Mac]

All the dogs on here sound fantastic! And Sprockett - I'd never hear of the "Spring-Board" that's just genius!! That's what Jake is, and it fits his temperament perfectly! If anyone is looking for a dog in Fife - the charity we got Bob from is called Home A Dog Association - or HADA for short. They're really good. I must say though i am a bit disturbed at the number of dogs i'm seeing being freecycled at the moment. Is anyone else seeing a bit up in numbers? I didn't think this would be allowed as there is no regulation of who is taking the dog...?