Breeds That Aren't For You

Looks - I don't like coats that are wirey or curly, with the exception of the Berger Picard.

Temperament - I'm generally not into terriers or more primitive/independent breeds.  The latter kinda sucks because I adore Akitas, Shikokus, Basenjis, and Canaan Dogs but they all fall into that category - dogs I love but probably should not own.  I'm not real keen on that feisty terrier attitude either.

Size - Prefer medium-large to large but I do like Schipperkes.

Environment - I also don't like dogs that only thrive in certain environmental conditions.  I like a dog with a coat that is suitable for all-terrain and versatile for varying temperatures.  No brachecephalic dogs.  I will avoid northern dogs because I like warmer climates.

samshine

Bloodhounds. They have no interest in pleasing their owners. They seem to exist entirely in their own world of scent, and that is not a world that we can share. So why would anybody that is not into serious tracking work want to own one?

I used to want a Bloodhound because they are so handsome to me! I wanted him to just lay at my feet all day.....that is until I researched and realized they can be a lot of work, LOL. I wanted the idea of a bloodhound though, LOL

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I wouldn't want any breed with long hair...that's a shame too, because i am fascinated with BCs.

Also no bearded dogs

no low energy dogs!

no drooly dogs 

no "teacups" 

Basically i like anything similar to the GSD (as in mals, beaucerons and the like), dobermans, rhodesians, danes and so on. Anything athletic, easy to groom, and intelligent is good to me!!

After living with JRTs my whole life, i am confident in my decision to never own one again, lol.

I know i'm one of the few, but i would totally own a pit or amstaff. They're extremely numerous here in lexington, and every single one i've ever met has been amazing! 

There are no breeds I can say I will definitely never own. I'm a pretty flexible person. I don't need anything specific out of a dog. Velcro or independent? I don't care... Long hair or short? Don't care. Big or small? Used to care, don't really anymore. High energy or low? Don't care, I can deal with either. I want a few specific things in my next dog (friendly to people and other dogs, semi-active, etc.) but after I get that out of my system, I'm sure I'll go back to having no preference. I'd just like to experience a dog that can go anywhere and do anything.

This is why I don't see myself ever buying from a breeder. How would I choose a breed to research and wait for when I really have very little preference? Seems kinda silly. I like rescued mutts, mostly.

I'm not wild about terriers or scent hounds, or any breed that drools, snores, or farts alot.

Wouldn't ever want a dog that doesn't need me.

that's about it -- altho from a practical standpoint I have to say I couldn't (not *wouldn't* but **could not**) own a dog I couldn't pick up.  Reality says that at some time that dog may get sick or injured and if I couldn't physically pick it up I'd be doomed.

I'm not really a terrier person ... and Luna's whine does drive me out of my mind. 

 But I'd never say 'no' to any dog that needed us and fit.  I never thot I'd want a pug -- and she's wonderful.  I never wanted a cocker -- and Billy and Muffin have taught me so much and are so gentle (not all are).

Never was interested in boxers nor pits and then had Miss Socks (boxer/pit mix) who was the grandest lady ever. 

Pekes?  Who wants one?  I've got one and she is the sweetest little thing ever. 

I tend to get a dog because it needs us and the circumstances are such that we feel it was 'to be' -- THEN I set about learning to love it and it has expanded me so much.

I dunno -- this all just feels really negative to me.  It's not how I decide ... and I'm not a breedist anyway.  *grin*

As a general rule no droolers, snorters, dogs with a coat that needs constant grooming and trimming, outside of maybe a poodle.  Never liked the looks of poodles, but having grown up around a close friends poodle, I fell in love with the poodle temperament.  Also must admit the artist in me would have fun hand scissoring one. 

Health wise I prefer to avoid dogs that do to poor design often have breathing problems, the long short breeds that are at high risk for back problems, and breeds that are otherwise ones with noticeable physical limitations.  I want a dog that can keep up with me.  Note one exception to this rule would be an older shelter dog.  Always loved the calm zen of some of those ancient gray muzzles that have already lived through everything, and would like to adopt one when I am financially more secure.

Temperament wise I prefer to avoid overly independent breeds.  There are so many animals other than dogs I would prefer to get if I wanted independence.  Also want to avoid dogs known for a propensity towards dog aggression, or a high prey drive they can't shut off.  I keep so many other little critters and really don't want to deal with a dog that will obsess over trying to kill them at any chance.

The above is all the basics for what I prefer to avoid, though I won't say never on any particular breed.  Never know what might happen down the road.  

Lawls and I got a little laugh out of people that don't want small dogs because people coo at them.  Maybe it is just me but I do that to all my animals.  Not like its constant since I'll carry on conversations with them in normal tone, but I love my squeaky talk moments with them.  I even baby talk my praying mantises, and they are the type of critters that usually make pink purse, toy dog totting girlie's scream and run for the hills. 

Dogs that are ruled by their nose. I love my Lexi, but I could never again have another dog ruled by its nose. I think that rules out most of the sporting group. I like smart and easy to train. The herding or pastorial group is where I expect I will stay.

DH can't handle dogs with beards that get wet, dirty and matted. I'd love to have a Bouvier, but that's not happening, so I get my fix with my parents' dog. 

 I'm the opposite of Lies I adore terriers and primitive breeds.

I'm not likely to ever have a Pit Bull, because of breed bans and such. I can deal with being told my dog is ugly, every day, but being called vicious? I dunno.... I'd have to show them who the vicious one was.  

I don't particularly want a flat faced, drooly, short legged, or coat blowing dog. I'm not likely to get a Northern breed, because I live in a hot, humid area. I have a "rule" about having to be able to pick up a dog, in the case of an emergency. It can't weigh more than.... 80 or 90 lbs. I'm not very likely to choose a dog with a beard, even though I adore Kerry Blues.  I also really love Shar Pei, but they give me a rash, so I'm not likely to choose one as a house mate. Leos make me break out in hives (which is odd, but three dogs are all I've met, all unrelated, and all gave me the same reaction!), so I couldn't live with one of them. So.... That leaves terriers, and primitive breeds, LOL!

Krissim Klaw

Lawls and I got a little laugh out of people that don't want small dogs because people coo at them.  Maybe it is just me but I do that to all my animals.  Not like its constant since I'll carry on conversations with them in normal tone, but I love my squeaky talk moments with them.  I even baby talk my praying mantises, and they are the type of critters that usually make pink purse, toy dog totting girlie's scream and run for the hills. 

I have the biggest problem with grown adults doing that to my dog. Do it to your own pets all day long- I'm sure your pets love it. But seriously, that squeeky, baby voice cuts right through me (to be honest). I do talk to Apollo in a happy voice, but you won't catch me baby talking to him.

My parents never baby talked to me or my brother, or to any of my cousins when they were babies. I didn't grow up with it, and I just don't like it.  

Northern breeds are just NOT for me, for so many reasons.  (Husky, Malamute, etc)  I think American Eskimo dogs are cute, but, still not for me.

I could never own an Australian Shepherd or a Border Collie.

I love hounds, but I know I'd have to do a LOT more to own a hound and they just wouldn't be good for me at this point.  (I still support hound rescues, though.  My first Dobe was actually a Dobe/Bluetick, so they will always hold a place in my heart.  I am fascinated by bird dogs lately, but they just wouldn't be right for me at this stage in my dog-owning life.

I never thought I could own a pit, but living with one now, I know I could.

Boxer. I thought I loved them, but than I dog sat one for several months and they just are not for me.  He was way too high energy, no matter how much exercise he got he still couldn't sit still.  Plus, he was mostly focused on playing catch (as a lot of the Boxer's at the dog park seem to be) instead of actually interacting with anyone.

Weimaraner, for the same reasons as Boxers. Just too high energy and high prey drive.

Bullmastiff- I just don't care for anything about this breed.  Their looks, their size and strength, and their tempraments. I've seen too many at the dog park that just stand their and bark, I know you can socialize them and they will do fine, but it's just not a breed for me.

 I would never own any of the toy breeds... I just don't like them. My beagle is the smallest dog I ever had, and the last one, I really love big dogs...

And I would never again have a boxer - always some health problems...

Boston's -- they weeze when they breathe....and get doggy snot on everything

Golden's -- too common(sorry everyone)

Lab's -- (yes, I own one now, but only to keep him from going to our high-kill shelter) again, very common(sorry!)

Dalmation's -- I was bitten by one when I was 12, I've been scared ever sense(pathetic, I know)

Bulldog's -- weezing, dog snot....basicly Boston's all over again...only cuter

Chinese Crested(both hairless and powderpuff) -- the hairless ones remind me of a naked mole rat, and the powderpuffs are too fluffy....plus the hairless ones always have to have on clothing or sunscreen, and I enjoy being outside to much to cloth a dog(though its fun) or to remember to put sunscreen on him every 45 mins.(not meaning to offend anyone)

Cocker Spainels -- very needy dogs, I like something more independent.

I've got a few others, but I figured I'd keep my list kind of short