Rudi Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I grew up with all sorts of dogs, a couple pure breed, more of mixed parentage - I love all types of dogs and would like to have a small oldie of any variety again one day, but part of my heart will always be with my rotties and I expect to live with at least one until I can no longer hold onto them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I've always had purebreds but have been very taken with a couple of crossbreeds I've fostered. If I were seeking another dog, I wouldn't really mind what it was, I'd just want a dog I could handle and which fitted into the household. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanishPastry Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I like shepherds of all shapes, sizes, colours and crosses. But then again I also tend to fall in love with dogs for their personality and not only the breed, so for me only time will tell what I end up with next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I too have lived with all sorts and sizes. Holly is a Hienz variaty plus a few more. As said, temperment is most important in choosing, but saying that Holly chose us instead of the other way around You will find the right one, or he will find you, whatever sort he turns out to be. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda72 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have been brought up with all sorts of cross breeds, and I now have two rotties, but I would adopt any breed, weather its crossed or not, as long as it has a good temprament... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmCHammer Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Staffies or staffie x's for me. And as there are so many of different shapes, sex, age, size, tempraments (well actually they generally all have lovely tempraments but I am biased) I dont think there would ever be a shortage to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melp Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 If I was looking I'd almost certainly go for a Staffy or a greyhound. When I wasn't looking I ended up with a staffyx, 3 greyhounds and a lurcher Again when I wasn't looking I adopted an elderly Springer Spaniel- a breed I'd never have considered under normal circumstances. Like Sam who has "squirrel" dogs, we have "Page" dogs. They have tended to be pointy in the main but no breed or cross would be ruled out if we could offer the right kind of home for his/her particular needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebob Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Interesting, and I'd agree with Alex and others who have said it doesn't really matter about the breed, as long as they fit into your lifestyle. I have lots of opportunities here to compare different dogs and I know what I can live with (and some I can't!). I do actually live with my sister's dogs too and one or two of them are not what I would choose - in so far as I find them really hard work! We also have dogs staying here when their owners go away and some of them are pretty hard work too. Funnily enough, it doesn't so much depend on the breed, rather the personality of the dog imo. For example, we've got a couple of lurchers here - one is easy, one isn't. We've had a JRTstay here who was a piece of cake but I wouldn't normally consider a terrier just because they're generally so busy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lainey Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I go for dogs that fit in with what we already have. We have managed to match them up quite well we started off with a stray and started from there. Out of 7 dogs, 3 are bridge babes 1 was a purchased puppy. the others are/were from rescues, 1 was a stray- 1 is a foster. But i do have a wish list of breeds, which are- Afghan hound, great dane, greyhound and a scotty terrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Mine would be a type rather than specific breed - will always have Terriers,can't really imagine living with any other dog.Love their wilful ways,sheer exuberance and love of life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl33 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 what Lynne said! I love terriers and love their unruly ways (or is that just Henry ha) i adore beagles as well full breeds or crosses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LurcherGirl Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 We have two pedigrees (pyrenees and American cocker) and two crossbreeds (saluki lurchers). I never really think about it. I love them all equally and I would just look at the individual dogs, rather than worry whether they are pedigree or not. Vera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) Ummmm just by looking at my signature I think that says it all!!! Anything that fits into the 'Rabble' will do me just fine. I will one day have a standard Poodle (rescue of course) and would like a lurcher as well at some point, and there will ALWAYS be a space for a staffy x or 2 on my sofa. But personally I prefer my dogs to be originals so mutts are best. Edited May 27, 2008 by JACKYSIAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yena Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm happy to have what ever OH will let me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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