ARFF AAff grrrr

Pit-oodle.

I’m a lab guy

Labrador, of course. Other dogs act like dogs.

My favorite dogs have all been mutts. First was half German Shep, 1/4 blue heeler, 1/4 bay retriever. 2nd was half american black lab half texas lacy. 3rd half golden retriever, unknown father...

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Big sister/little sister

Labs

Like asking about trucks.
Whadda gonna do with it.


As a friend?
Boxer.

It ain’t the breed, it’s The Dog….

Boxweiler

Plus +1
Small dog with big heart
(and deadly on pheasants)

Labs, and everything else a distant second.

Dave

Chow Chow

For tracking wounded game, I use this thing.

Cat

Rotweiller!

It's all in how you raise, train and treat them.

Scottys Forever.

Sophie is my constant companion.

Blessings, Steve

Labs bore the piss outta me. Never had one, never will. Beagles have been my favorite hunting dogs and good house pets too.

3/4 pit 1/4 rando mixes. I love the uncertainty.

Goldens. Nothing else sweeter and more loyal

Labs across the world just breathed a sigh of relief.

For sure schnauzers! (Not the little ones either )

All of them going with me to feed.



Baxter. You may remember him from the pup pics I posted when I got him a few months back. He's 8 1/2 months old now, and about 90 pounds or more.
He loves water! Attacking the water when I'm trying to wash a trailer.



My smallest, yet by far scrappiest... Bella.

She's tough and at 6 1/2 months weighs about 50 pounds.

Australian Sheppard, Border Collie, and German Short Haired Pointer.

A breed I have always been fascinated with but have never got to meet in person. More recently I have learned of Black Russian Terriers and am fascinated with them too.

Shelties.

Currently Catahoula's previously Pits and doberman crosses.

Boston terriers

Airedale!

I’ve had great dogs in my life…golden retriever, Australian shepherd, English field cocker, German shorthair and labs. I’ve loved everyone as much the other but I won’t live my life without a good and faithful buddy to hang out with ….. probably a lab. Labs hold a special place in my heart!

griffs for the win

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Very similar breeds.

https://a-z-animals.com/blog/black-russian-terrier-vs-giant-schnauzer-what-are-the-differences/

I was a 100% lab guy, yellow, black, chocolate all good.... until I got an Akita, hands down the most amazing dog breed there is.

No doubt about it in my neck of the woods. Lab for the win.

I saw an Akita pup a few weeks ago. Lighter colored body with a starkly contrasting black muzzle. Gorgeous dog. I have only interacted with one Akita in my life. A bud had one. His 4 foot chain link fence wasn't even an obstacle for that dog.

Never knew there was anything but GSD's......................

MM

American Brittany

GSP?…..German Shorthair Doodle? 😀

We like Shelites. Lovable grouches.

Mostly Labs but there was one LLewellin gyp who really stole my heart. Now another one is working on the same thing.

I’m a Lab guy.
My buddy prefers Border Collies. They are amazing animals as well.
I also like Golden Retrievers and Irish Setters.
My neighbor has a Saint Bernard. If he is representative of the breed, I like them as well.

That’s a fine looking dog! I’ve never been around one.

Labs not only make for loyal friends but they are protective of their young masters and they are ALWAYS ready for a swim or whatever else the kids have in mind. Dogs in general but labs specifically can turn my most sour mood and they have a special gift for knowing that quiet presence can be of immeasurable therapeutic benefit.

PS…..labs apparently like to swim….. but nothing our lab enjoys more than swimming with her best friends.

Purebred American cheese hound.
Aka: mutt.....

Son/daughter in law has one of these. Perhaps it’s an outlier, but it’s retarded.

mine like to swim when its cold for some reason

Blackmouth Cur. They can track wounded deer, tree game, trail and bay wild hogs, herd cattle, protect livestock, bait coyotes ect. They're extremely versatile and just isn't much they can't learn or do.

The only dog in a lifetime of dog ownership that literally trained itself, good thing to as they are notoriously hard to train. Housebroke herself, never cried as a pup, never chewed anything that wasn't hers, I could leave a steak on the coffee table and she wouldn't touch it etc.... all her doing.

Kenai, our lab can swim all day long and sometimes gets the urge during the summer to head off about half a mile away and swim in the little forest pond by us. Kodiak is our German Shorthair and he is perpetually cold. He’ll go into the bay (44*) up to his knees and occasionally in the summer he’ll allow his body to get wet but he ain’t the water dog that Kenai is. Kenai also comes with me to watch the football team practice and has finally learned that all those kids and all those balls are not for her entertainment and she’s stopped fetching all the footballs or tackling kids that are chasing her best friend(our son). 😀

I’ve never had a Brittany until Gus came along. At 13 weeks he is hands down the smartest dog I’ve ever had, and has tons of personality. His goal seems to be to please us. He recalls beautifully, house training seems to be done, and he points doves at the bird feeder. He’s a keeper!

Shorthairs.

But this stupidass golden doodle of the wife’s is a great dog.

wolfhound/poodle I think they're referred to as Wolfiepoos?

Boxer for me. Loyal best pals and clowns at times.

YAAAA, Grifs for the win!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I had a GWP, atleast that's what the breeder said??? But he looks more like a Griff??? Only one I've had so??? What is the difference??? Easy now I'm sensitive GWP or maybe GRIFF.? 🐾👣🐾👣🇨🇦

Have been fortunate to have some great dogs; Brittany's and Lab's, but I have really enjoyed my Field Bred English Cocker Abbey. Drive, spirit, nose and super smart(maybe too smart). At 34lbs; a great companion size and will stay close. They are NOT getting out of sight. You will never take a piss alone.
Highly reommend the breed.

Cur dog. Smart, loyal and versatile. Great homestead dog.

I love about any dog other than fuggin Pits. My last was a Dalmation, before that a back Lab. They were both awesome dogs, but at this stage I doubt I will have any more dogs. Can't afford the "maintenance". If I was well to do and could afford it, I'd love to have one each of the four Setters: Gordon, English, Irish and Irish Red & White. Had two Irish and an English when I was a kid and they were beautiful and sweet natured.

Brittany Spaniel was my favorite. She was a great pet and hunter.

I like them all except any breed of the little ankle biters.

I'd always had beagles until my daughters fell in live with a Pugle, he was the smartest dog I've ever owned. Sadly we lost him last October, when the time is right I'm going to look for a red & white beagle.

I've always been a lab guy and I'm not a fan of pure-breads for pets. I came across a black-mouth curr cross a few years back and what an amazing dog. Smart, loyal, healthy. I heard that they will protect you from a bear during the day and want to snuggle on the couch in the evening. A truer statement has never been said.
She is very friendly and sociable with kids and customers that are around the shop, but the yard is hers. She is amazing with other dogs and people but I'd hate to be an uninvited animal on her territory. I never have to worry who or what is roaming about.

GSP

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Dogs, not alligators, Paul

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Corn dog. With tater tots.

We have a setter, a brittany, a couple beagles and schnauzers.
The English setter is my favorite.

Bro, Your face isn’t red.

Jud be lying again?

Lol

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My very favorite is on the right Border Collie X Aussie, on the left is a Border Collie, my second favorite


If it can be taught to a dog, they can learn it.

Smartest dog I’ve ever seen was Border Collie / Australian Shepard cross my little brother had.

Smartest dog I ever owned was a half Coyote / half Red Healer cross a Vet I went to school with at TAMU gave me.

Goldens, been that way in my family since just before WW2:

We are thoroughly enjoying our somewhat recently acquired heelers.



They are best buddies.

I love em all, I really do. I am a real sucker for a stray. I can’t leave them without knowing they have a home. I guess my favorite would be the hunting Spaniels, English Cocker, Boykin, Springer etc.

The only breed to own.

German Wire Haired Pointer.

The toughest sporting dog, and the very best friend you will ever have.

My current dog and the past two have been Setters. I’ve always liked terriers but don’t have a favorite breed. I like any dog that will follow basic commands and has some personality. Bonus points for dogs that love to play fetch. My Setters have all retrieved but my first was absolutely nuts about fetching. He’d highpoint frisbees, fetch bumpers out of the water, and do blind retrieves on land with anything that I’d throw all day long. He broke the mold for Setter’s and was one of my favorites. The other being a Collie, Airedale mix that we had when I was a kid.

Bro,
Jud was doing his projection routine.... again.... as he was typing that drivel his face was beet red, veins ready to burst in his forehead and foaming at the mouth....

Jealousy is an ugly thing.... meanwhile I will just keep enjoying myself... me and my dog...

Redbone

Molly. We lost her 7-10-19

This one...

Jack Russell mix. Very intelligent and loyal.

I love dog threads... cool pups everyone

https://www.lpzoo.org/animal/african-painted-dog/

That's badazz... Cape hunting dogs?

That’s a great pic. I like beagles too. We had a short legged beagle that could climb a 4’ chain link fence and then run across the top like a squirrel. Awesome dog that was way more athletic then it looked like it should have been.

We had beagles when I was in high school, and I really wanted another after college. We looked quite a while and couldn't find the right one, when a client, who was a veterinarian, convinced me to look at some Springer pups. 40 years later, we're on our 6th and 7th Springers. They're good inside and out, in the mud or on your lap, friendly, protective and pretty smart (except the one that was Amish-bred).

Yeah, they go by several common names; African Painted Dog, African Wild Dog, etc.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_wild_dog

Back in 1998 in Botswana, I spent about an hour parked next to a pack of these guys during midday. (It was a photo safari trip.) Fascinating animals. The next day, an Impala run in front of the truck being chased by a pack of wild dogs. The Impala didn't last long.

That's not my photo, by the way. I have some photos of the dogs I saw but the photos were taken with a film camera and I've never gotten around to digitizing them. Maybe one of these days...

Well bread German Shepard

Beagles make great house pets and awesome hunting dogs.

Have had a Beagle by the name of Chester; RIP!
I’d love to get another Beagle; they are the Best.

As long as it's a good dog I don't give a schitt what the breed.

Vizsla

One of my current favorites.

Killer weiner cross.

About the best overall dog I have ever had though. He is one smart old SOB. Some form of Yorkie, baby doll face or something like that.

I like most dogs, but this is our current ....a Miniature American Shepherd. Tough little dog and smarter than a lot of people.

Rat terrier

Lab or Lab mix.
Our current spoiled pup is the Charcoal variety.

Get 4 or 5 of them little fuggers together and something is gonna die.

Yep. By choice I have owned three heelers or mutts thereof, generically called “Texas Heelers”, easy to teach. One of them is my avatar, best dog I’ve owned

Currently though I have two strays that arrived as a pair, apparently dumped about two miles away. Cleburne and Blondie.

Lagotto Romagnolo

German Shedders

Of the dogs I have had, my last one was the best... a Bouvier. A very well natured and intelligent dog, never had to worry about anything going missing around here, a couple non-lispy barks to alert us,,,, funny thing about him..... at night he would never bark, only growl.

Going by my small sample size, I'd welcome another Airedale to my home in a heartbeat.

Depends on the purpose, but generally I'm not much of a pet person. They tend to own you rather than the other way around.

My man.....



Two Rez mongrels waiting for momma this afternoon.

Kinda fond of my Boykin. Extremely smart. Very family oriented.

GreggH

You got a picture of that pasta.

Lol

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I’ve thrown a pretty wide loop over time when it comes to dog breeds. Probably have had more labs than anything else, but that probably has to do with the fact that I like to duck hunt. Labs are the worst for shedding so I’ve got a soft spot for the Maltese ankle biter’s for indoors.

I have had a border collie shepherd cross, 3 border collies and a lab. Of them all, the border collies were my favourites, but I have to admit, I loved that big goofy lab. No question, the border collies were by a long shot, the smartest. The border collie/shepherd cross was the most gentle and caring. The lab was the goofiest by far. I loved them all.

For companionship in the truck - hands down Papilion



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And on the third day God made the Labrador Retriever.

Brit video, so apparently no shooting action? But, it shows the dogs working.



They are known today more for their truffle hunting abilities.

That is kind of where I am at. I love dogs of most any kind. I have had black, chocolate and silver labs but my next one may not be a lab. Every man deserves at least one good dog in his life.

German Shorthair for me. Great personality and loyal. Great bird dogs also.

Weimaraner. Then beagle

This girl was the best dog. Reggie the labradoodle

She died of old age, much loved. Good girl

All GSD here. Current is a 130 lb. black male. If one of us is moving he is up and with us. Sleeps up against our bedroom door at night. Has run off a juvenile lion and a few stray dogs and coyotes so far. Not quite two years old, probably the most protective dog we’ve had yet, and never leaves the yard. We let him out, he checks the perimeter, does his business, and ends up laying by the back door. Prey drive is huge, we are working on that, it has to be channeled right when he lives on a farm.

Queensland Heeler for me

We had a labradoodle named Remmie who looked nearly identical to your Reggie. She was an amazing girl and an incredible athlete. Had to say goodbye to her over 6 years ago and it still stings.

I have made house pets out of two Blueticks and a Walker. Whiskey was my friend.

Labs, follow by weiner dogs

My German Shepherd is a dynamite dog. I've had pure shepherds, shepherd mixes. A favorite was a Rottweiler pit bull mix. Another dog I loved was a Rhodesian ridgeback that I no longer have. I've never owned a dog as they have all been family. A dog is the only animal on the planet capable of unconditional love.

Gotta agree with EdM and huntsman22. ACDs are the best dogs out there.

GSPs when I bird hunted, now Dachshunds for household comedy....funny little buggers.

I love a lot of breeds but can't imagine not having a GSP. At home in the field or on the couch.....

I've always liked the Samoyed, though the shedding in spring can be kinda bad. Have had four over the years. Twenty years ago my wife rescued a rat terrier minpin mix that laid claim to me, we put on over 350k miles together piloting big loads around the state. She passed away six years ago and I still miss her.

Beautiful dogs. I’m going to have 10 puppies for sale in about 2 weeks.

Thanks much, let me know. I think I need another one but will have to talk to my wife. Of course, I'd have to make a trip to Texas, which I can do, no problem. Your dogs are beautiful also.

I love Danes






Miss my half Dane a lot, but he is the reason I found out I love them:

Interesting, never seen one.
Loved my boxers and loved my rotty.
Love twofers

I like about any dog as long as it is well behaved, especially the bigger ones. Sometimes I actually prefer a ‘dumb’ dog, just because they’re not as apt to figure out ways to get into trouble.

I probably gravitate more towards labs than anything else, but won’t say anything bad about various spaniels, GSPs, goldens, German Shepards or anything else. I really like watching cow dogs do their thing but for just hanging out, I prefer a 60-80 pound dog of whatever breed.

This^^^^

They can beat me in playing checkers.

English pointer

U sure this is a dog? What the hell is it?

It was Labs, now it’s German shepherds.

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They make a good pair. Oddly, my lab was very ground oriented with her nose and eyes. Bratwurst was forever scanning the sky. We could watch her eyes and know when doves were inbound.

I used to work in a veterinary clinic, and saw the worst side of many dogs because they were nervous when brought there.

There were two very large breeds that the vets said would never bite me and that I didn't need to worry about getting bitten when lifting them up on the examination table or holding them there while the vet examined them.

One of the breeds was the Great Dane, and the other was English Mastiff.

The vet's advice was correct - to my relief!

I think I dealt with three to five individuals of both breeds (multiple visits per individual dog), and both were very calm. Once the vet stuck a thermometer up an English Mastiff's ass and either didn't use enough lubricant or perhaps he was a bit off center.

Instantly, the dog enveloped my hand in its mouth - but just held it without biting down.

I had a similar experience with a Great Dane when the vet clipped a nail too short and hurt the dog. This dog grabbed my forearm and held it!

I can imagine that with their huge size and great strength, there must have been pretty ruthless breeding selection and culling of any dogs that would turn against a human.

Both of the vets said that both breeds were perfect dogs for kids - if you could afford to buy that much dog food!

/John

LMAO

Labs are my favorite. We currently have a GSP. I can’t say she’s my favorite but damnit she’s by far the smartest.

We had a Rat Terrier who was smartest dog we ever had. For better or worse, she only had to see something once to learn it. Big fan.
Miniature Schnauzer now. Great dog too, but a bit barky and territorial at the fence with the neighbor's dog.

Have been blessed with wonderful dogs over the years, large and small but have to say Chesses rule.
Smart loving protective what more could you want

Labs by far. I got my first Lab in the early 60's. For living in the suburbs and doing some hunting they work very well. Two of our kids have labs also.

I also like coon hounds, particularly blueticks but I am not close to where I can use them, they deserve to be worked.

The same can be said for stock dogs. Border Collies, Aussies and heelers are great.

I like malinois dogs .

Had a golden retriever in the house for 14 years. After him there will never be another one in the house. Gonna start going to the pound and picking the one that likes me the most. Mutts only. Put him outside to roam with everything he needs. If he doesn't make it I'll go back and get another one.

Boxers.. I've had 'em since I was 5 years old...

A true man in the know!
Both on pheasants and ducks!
Abby



Maggie (2001-2012)

We have a pair of longcoated German Shepherds. My wife wanted something intimidating that would guard the house while I am away at work for 2 weeks. They are fearsome Looking if a stranger is in the yard or stops on the street. They are good dogs and intelligent. They weigh 100 each but look bigger because of their hair. They are both looking at me now wondering when we are going for a walk.

Always had heelers, then discovered corgis.

Now we have a JRT, and a heeler/shepherd mix.

Dogs that are big enough to keep an honest man honest, protective of the family, but not aggressive toward kids or live stock. Retrievers, Labs, large hounds, mutts...

Jagdterriers
Badass dogs and they know it. They don’t know know they’re small and wouldn’t give a chit if they did.

I believe we are rough collie people...

He will flat get em.

Heelers for me. Ruby and Lucy in these photos. Lucy has moved on to greener pastures. Ruby is closing in on 10 blind at night, but still working. Thinking about a pup this spring.

Ruby is a very nice looking girl. Get a pup this spring, you won't regret it. Of course, I think you know it.

Here’s some pictures of my heelers

Make mine an English Setter.

What kind of dog is that?

Everyone here has Aussies. One is a real sweetheart....they are all smart.

We had dalmations growing up. One was an obedience champion at dog shows, I miss her.

Labrador Retriever.

I'll take another Llewellin from Bruce aka Luv2safari. He had a dog that was 1 in a million--Miss Scarlett----what a girl she was. I got a pup out her blood line. Stolen my heart--I sure miss Annie girl.

Borders and Border X's
One of the best was a Border/Sheltie cross.

French Bulldog is my favorite. She went everywhere with my Dad for the first four years of her life which included our annual bird hunting trip which she loved. My wife and I inherited her after my Dad passed in 2014 and she became my daily companion for the last eight years. We had to put her down last November 90 days short of her thirteenth birthday. After her I don't think we can ever have another dog.

Healers 4 me please.

My newest one is twiglet

Can't pick. Too many good ones.
GSP,
Chessies
English Pointers
Drathaars
Pudelpointers

My next one will be a Griffon

Beautiful dog!
I have other dogs, but heelers are my favorite. I have a Komondor for my livestock and a wife has a miniature Yorkshire Terrier in the house.

I love almost all dogs. We raise Goldens now, but Labs, Shepards, and a whole bunch of mutts have called here home.

I like the looks of the dog Ribka posted a pic of.

Yeah I would like to know what kind that is. It looks tougher than chit!

Looks like a wirehaired griffon.
Or just maybe a deutsch drahthaar

For me , not everyone, it’s the Chesapeake.

Having said that, once pretty near any dog of any breed(s) lives with me for more than 24-48 hours is mine.

Currently have a Cairn terrier, tons of character

Lots of good dogs in the world.

For a game dog a well finished Drahthar is hard to beat if you hunt lots of different game.

I get along with Bel Mals better than most but they are a handful.

Had a mini Schnauzer growing up and she was a great dog for just being a dog.

Good buddy has a fun Golden. He's a bit spoiled but such a good heart.

Heelers are always tricky and don't turn your back until they know you.

German Shepards, Rottys, and Dobermen need a firm hand but can be awsome dogs for the right owners.

The easy button is a well bred Lab or Golden.

I’ve had great Shorthairs,Wirehairs,ONE good lab, a couple great heelers, but my favorite and the last dog I’ll probably ever own is a rat terrier. Best all around companion and farm dog I have ever had. Mine goes everywhere from taking kids to school to deer hunting at 10k feet. Kills all vermin and tries like hell to retrieve birds. There are better dogs for each purpose but for a do it all pet that’s my pick.

God, i've had a few favorites. Cairin Terrier (Toto), Boston Terrier/ Jack Russel mix, Collie/ Sheppard mix & now a Sproodle (Springer Spaniel/Poodle) mix. the only 2 dogs i had that weren't worth a [bleep] was a Beagle & a German Sheppard.

I have a boelboel now but have had many Rottweilers. Rotts are definitely a special breed for me

Currently have Greyhounds no other dog is on par when it comes to sleeping and farting

I’ve had two Brittanies, both were great dogs. We have a female English Setter. The most loving dog we ever had. Without being a pest about. Great disposition and can make the switch from amped up bird dog to couch potato with no difficulty.

Have three Aussiedoodles here, standard poodle and Australian Shepherd mix. Two are certified S&R, one of the two is also certified as a therapy dog to go into children's hospitals and such. The old man dog of the trio is retired from being a service dog, S&R and therapy. He's happily playing me for a sucker in his retirement.

Love the hybrid mix to death. I would like to have a giant schnauzer one day I think.

Welcome back

Easier to list breeds Id never own.

Chow
Dalmatian
Husky or Malamute
Chihuahua

80#’s is more than big enough. Prefer 40-50#.

Next dogs will likely be another wire haired pointer or a small munsterlander. Maybe a heeler to go with.

Mountain Cur?

This one is a sweet girl for sure!

Ms Scarlet was my heart and soul. With no training she was a perfect bird dog. She knew exactly how to crowd chukar to make them hold, but not flush. She was a natural retriever. In short order she knew how far out or close in to hunt various species of birds...close for quail, in/out/across for pheasant, roam far for chukar, and stick close for those wild sagehen, work on out to locate Huns and keep them on point.

She lived to please me. It was her passion. She knew I thrived in the upland and needed to be my companion and partner there. She was elegance.

darned sand in my eyes






Just a few days before she died, still elegant

Hell of a thing Bruce!

Scarlet was almost overly affectionate, too.

I'm napping and wasn't paying attention to her, so she changed that!


Her son, giant Rocky, and daughter, little Cookie, were always ready to take Owen hunting. Rock worshiped the kid.



Jolly Molly left us too soon. She was a character.

Jenny-Penny is the last of the line. She approved of Owen's shooting.



She claimed her seat in the truck.


Jenny and Rock were a great combo. Jenny worked hard and fast, while deliberate Rocky with his Radar Nose found downed birds Jenny would run past in her exuberance to find more birds.

Rock was a Big Guy!. I'm convinced some Great Pyrenees got slipped into the bloodline.

Now Emily is a family member, a wild child.

Thank you sir, but I don't like dogs.

Mountain Cur/Australian Sheppard mix... hopefully.

Miss Lillie SCB is on the nest... Match 1+/-

Always been a lab guy, but my Airedale is proving to be as versatile as they come.
Shes only 9 1/2 months, but she can hike all day, flush and retirieve upland birds, retrieve ducks, blood trail, etc.

Labrador Retriever, black.

European Dobermans.
Intelligence.
Loyalty.
Athleticism.
Beauty.
They're amazing.
Yeah some health issues.

They're the next chapter.

We had just a fantastic old Rott, but really good ones are hard to find. You'll almost never go wrong with a Labrador (and occasionally turtle) Retriever.

Harry I worked with one European Doberman a few years ago. SUPER nice dog, not at all like American Dories. But yeah, health issues. Her had to be taken off the street because of Von Willebrands disease.

DCM is a big deal too.
Your dog experience is something to be reckoned with.

Well I like most dogs( good dogs) better then people. I used to be a Labrador guy. We picked up a Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy 2 weeks ago ( Great Breeder} and while it is early this dog is WICKED SMART and cute as hell. So time will tell but this little guy has made a huge impression on me about the breed.

Have had many dogs over the years, some that really stick out. A Doberman, Irish Terrier (the heinous bitch) great dog but hard headed, no OFF switch. A Golden Retriever a very smart loving dog. A German Shepard great dog but had ever problem they can have, hips, stomach, died in my arms at 3 years old.. We have a Black Russian Terrier right now, a great dog. Not worried about the wife if I am traveling, Laya will take care of the wife. Very loving, smart and laid back (most of the time) They do not have a large prey drive like most guard dogs, they draw a line in the sand. Will not chase anything. Barks, something or someone gets closer they bark more, posture changes then when the line is crossed. The full guard dog comes out. I may get another, Laya is going on 11 and not a long time left. I would love to have her teach the new pup the ropes.. Another one I am considering is a Kuvasz.

Ive had hunting dogs and others. Never met a dog I didn't like....of course, even dogs of the same breed can have different habits and personalities.

My favs are Brittany, Lab and Mini Schnauzer (which I now have) but if I raised them as a pup, I can't think of a dog that wasn't my best pal.

They say Brittanies are hyper. A well bred Brittany, as any hunting dog, needs off leash excercise. He's bred to be a relentless worker in the field. But I found if you give them some run time every day, they can be as sweet a house dog as any other.. This is true for any dog to varying degrees depending on breed

I like most dogs.

I had a lineage of Chow Chows for over 50 years, I know they have a bad rep. But I had 6 of them mother daughter mother daughter ect and corrected there bad habits from the get go.

I always had Labs, but wanted to try something different. Less focused on food, healthier, and a little more protective, but not overly risky. Found it in this black-mouth cur. Very sensitive and smart. Also, super aware of what is going on. Can go from a deep, lazy sleep to protective barking in a half second. Loves to be outside and runs on the trails with me or walks every day.

We’re on our second Airedale now. First was female and lots of drive and grit. Our second, a male, will retrieve ducks, blood trail and just an all around great dog. Loves my wife.

SM...gopro zip tied to dog vest

I'm a heeler guy. Sold my litter of pups this week. Keeping one female. She is the little light colored one to the right. Keeping another for a snowbird buyer that won't be back from AZ till the end of the month. The 2 pups are learning the ropes of doing chores and feeding steers....

Sounds like the three I've got.

Good lookin' pups Ella.

as good lookin' as the bread!

Boom. Beautiful Don. I just had my red drop a throw toy in my lap. We never liked "fetch" but the kennel they were at when we headed out of town did. PITA. The older blue girl does not bug me with the same but she is clearly razor sharp compared to the red. Both are all we can ask for...

Beautiful pups everyone.

I don’t know. Only know they are special creatures. I’ve had two great GWP’s, Bosch and Gunner:

Dutch shepherds are my favorite. Owned a couple, they can be a little temporamental, but smartest dogs on the planet, in my opinion... I own a female one now that's a beautiful brindle black and brown color...She looks a little intimidating, but she's a really great dog...

I like curs

Unfortunately, she is my second as well. My first, Zane (named after my late grandpa), got out one night while I was at work and got hit by a car.
Interestingly enough, they are completely different dogs. He had almost 0 prey drive, wouldn't retrieve schit, but much more obedient and was a tremendous companion on the trail. Wouldn't leave my side or my sons, although I tried and tried to get him to take the lead on the trail.

I'd stay away from the Kuvasz.

The breed was nearly wiped out during WW2, with both German and Russian troops killing them on sight.

The dogs of course were just doing what they were bred to do, protecting the home - and they were great at that!

The problem is that so many of the dogs were killed that the breed passed through a very small population size bottleneck. The dogs today are very inbred and have many problems.

When in graduate school, I rented the top floor of a house. A Hungarian guy with a Kuvasz rented the bottom floor.

The dog was very aggressively protective. One day the owner and I were sitting on the porch and a kid about 8 or so came over to pet the nice white doggy.

The owner tried to get the dog to stay, but the dog went into a frenzy and lunged at the boy's face. Fortunately the dog was still on the chain, so didn't quite reach the kid. The owner could NOT calm the dog down for a long while - a real LONG while!

The owner said that in Hungary all Kuvasz must wear a muzzle at all times when they might come in contact with the public. He got the dog to do his part to keep this special Hungarian breed from vanishing, but said he'd wouldn't do it again.

All the breeds that you mention would be better than a Kuvasz, IMNSHO.

John

Cool video of a well-trained dog!

I feel I know what it is like to ride a dog now...

John

I guess wiener dogs.

The fluffy German Shepherd dogs - Belgian Shepherd? You see theo get haired, more furry versions in the UK, often with horse owners
, Jogging alongside the horse when horse being taken for exercise - hack.

I have two: Brittany Spaniel and Field bred English Cocker Spaniel. Both are terrific bird dogs , who can get it done for bird hunting anywhere in this great land.

WWJD?

German Shorthaired Pointer.

Been part of my family since the early '70s....

long day

Nothing beats a Drahthaar that I have seen, nothing.

Yep!

What breed is that white footed critter ?

If you are asking me, they are a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

No Brainer for me. English Labrador, I've got four.

You'll never guess........

I like a Treeing feist or rat terrier for a truck and house dog..... just big enough to be a real dog and small enough not to be a pain. Last one lived to 18 , the one I have now is a 30 lb rat terrier that seems will carry me into my 60S and I will probably be senile by then.

We used to own Labs. Switched to a Pudelpointer. No more Labs.

This. ^^^ If they only came in 25 lbs packages.

I'm a German shepherd guy.

I'm shopping for a treeing feist right now myself. I'm visiting and talking to different breeders trying to find a line of feist that will hunt but is not high-strung.

Labs and Aussies...

Jack Russell Terrier, not the short legged US version but the true long legged english JRT.

GSP and this one is my best of all I have owned.

Lab..lab....lab... black are smarter...

Lots of really cool dogs posted here. Couple make me wish I could reach through my phone and pet them.

We had a beagle for 13 years - she was the best dog a person could ask for - aside from the shedding. We now have a couple of golden doodles. They’re as friendly and loyal as the beagle with even more personality, if that’s possible. We appreciate the benefit of being able to be off leash without the threat of tracking something into the next county. The lack of shedding is a huge bonus. We still find a beagle hair once in a while and she’s been gone forever.