Favorite breed?

baileydog2007 · Post by **baileydog2007** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:39 pm

There have been some awesome topics lately. Really like the forum. Informitive and helpful folks!

Was wondering what everyones favorite breed is and why? To date, Id have to say mine is Lab, mostly because its all Ive owned. Until now. I lost my Bailey to a "bleep" for a neighbor, long story, that ends in ME the one in trouble, get pissed every time I talk about it, still, Nov 2009. Anyways. I love labs, but after I lost Bailey, wanted a pointing dog, and after research, I have a English Setter, Zoie. LOVE her. But she is 15 weeks, so, so far, Im partail to labs, hoping the Setter will change that.

Everyone has a "look" they love, a memory that idolizes a dog/breed, ect. I honestly love all dogs, its a sickness I think. But time, space, and finances only allow me a pup or two. I chose the setter cuz I wanted a pointing dog, love their looks, and found a breeder I got really comfortable with. Wish it was more in depth that that, but at this point, thats it. Didnt want to buy another lab, as I would have felt I was "replacing" Bailey, which is impossible. And, Id hunted over a few pointing dogs, and loved it. So for now, my list goes
1. Labs
2. Setters
3. English Pointers-heard good things and that they are "all business" -Ill have one of them soon I have a feeling!

LincolnAlexander · Post by **LincolnAlexander** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:13 pm

Weimaraners for me. I had lots of dogs growing up with my family, but the Weim is the first one for my wife and I together, and the breed in general seems to develop a very special bond with their owners.

I like most versatiles, and find DDs (slick coated) and Pointers particularly interesting.

Ron R · Post by **Ron R** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:25 pm

baileydog2007 wrote:Was wondering what everyones favorite breed is and why?

English Pointers - Specialist
Treeing Walker Hounds - Specialist
Boston Terriers - Smart and Cool

phoenix · Post by **phoenix** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:46 pm

I am with you Dogs rule! My pics
1) llewellin setter
2)Rhyman setter
3) Old Hemlock setter

(lol does it matter if they are all english setters!)

baileydog2007 · Post by **baileydog2007** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:51 pm

Ron R wrote:
baileydog2007 wrote:Was wondering what everyones favorite breed is and why?
English Pointers - Specialist
Treeing Walker Hounds - Specialist
Boston Terriers - Smart and Cool

My ex wife and I had 2 Bostons when we were married. Cool dogs. But WOW, gassy, holy crap.

Mountaineer · Post by **Mountaineer** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:54 pm

Birddogs:

Coverdog setter...for the grins and grimaces that they now deliver

Dual setter...for the look and connection to a Time that they would bring

English Cocker...for the spirit and change in focus that they would provide

House dogs:

Labrador Retriever

Boxer

Post by **Sharon** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:01 pm

Jack Russell

English setter

beagle

Chessie

Steve007 · Post by **Steve007** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:25 pm

Whatever breed you have at the time, if they're good examples of the breed and mentally sound, you grow to first appreciate and then love them for what they are . OK. Except for MinPins.

Post by **Greg Jennings** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:58 pm

I've had setters, pointers, one lab, shorthairs and a Vizsla. They have all had their pros and cons.

I'm presently all about the shorthairs, but that is more about Rick and Brenda than about the breed.

jmsgunner · Post by **jmsgunner** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:06 pm

My top pick would be a GSP (obviously!)
Then Boxers, I lived with two and they are just so goofy
and Vizslas because I love their looks

SetterNut · Post by **SetterNut** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:31 pm

Setters, Setters and more Setters

Currently have a Lewellin and a Gordon.
Have also had Irish and Red Setters

Think I may change it up a little with the next dog and get an English Setter

baileydog2007 · Post by **baileydog2007** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:39 pm

SetterNut wrote:Setters, Setters and more Setters

Currently have a Lewellin and a Gordon.
Have also had Irish and Red Setters

Think I may change it up a little with the next dog and get an English Setter

I think Irish Setters (not show) are the best looking dogs there are. They are georgeous IMO.

phoenix · Post by **phoenix** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:16 pm

baileydog2007 wrote:
SetterNut wrote:Setters, Setters and more Setters

Currently have a Lewellin and a Gordon.
Have also had Irish and Red Setters

Think I may change it up a little with the next dog and get an English Setter

I think Irish Setters (not show) are the best looking dogs there are. They are georgeous IMO.

+1 only problem I have with them is the first image of one that I saw was running wild in Funny Farm! lol

tommyboy72 · Post by **tommyboy72** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:32 pm

English Pointers- Don't believe all the BS about them being all business. I have 4 and while the pups will be pups the 2 adults are business in the field but love attention at home in the yard and occasionally come in and take a nap with me.

Catahoulas- Someday if I ever move somewhere where I can coon and hog hunt I am going to own one just because they look mean and they are the state dog of my home state of Louisiana

Bluetick Coonhound- Because of the bark and they just look like a redneck dog. My wife won't let me have one now but if I ever move where I can coon hunt I will have one.

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:36 pm

GSP's
Lab's
EP's

ACooper · Post by **ACooper** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:42 pm

German shorthairs
American Bulldogs, the old southern white type not the johnson or scott stuff.
Jagd terriers
Anatolian shepherd
Stag hound
Vizsla
Any type of hunting dog

OUBobcat06 · Post by **OUBobcat06** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:58 pm

Since my new pup from MrCreole is a pointer/gsp cross I get to rate them both evenly! Sure, she's not here for another couple weeks, but I can have a biased opinion...lol

But Seriously, my favorite dog has to be the Leonberger. I'm sure my new pup will put up a heck of a fight for the top spot, but my Leonberger Gretchen was by far the friendliest/smartest/best dog I've been around. If you're not familiar with the breed, do yourself a favor and look into them. They're fantastic...

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1. Leonberger
2. Pointer/GSP
3. English Setter
4. Basset Hound

SetterNut · Post by **SetterNut** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:46 pm

baileydog2007 wrote:
SetterNut wrote:Setters, Setters and more Setters

Currently have a Lewellin and a Gordon.
Have also had Irish and Red Setters

Think I may change it up a little with the next dog and get an English Setter

I think Irish Setters (not show) are the best looking dogs there are. They are georgeous IMO.

I was lucky enough to have one as a kid that still had a lot of bird skills. She was a real looker as well.

Starting to see more Irish with some bird instincts

Not just the Reds which are real nice too.

GUNDOGS · Post by **GUNDOGS** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:48 am

GERMAN SHORTHAIR POINTERS (love a dog that will do it all and do it all well

)
BOXERS (love their friendly nature, easy to train, comical personality, they love to walk run or swim all day, great with kids)

TYSON AND JERSEY...

solon · Post by **solon** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:08 am

Dogs that look like this, when there is a bird in the cover:

Ron R · Post by **Ron R** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:32 am

solon wrote:Dogs that look like this, when there is a bird in the cover:

VERY NICE!!!

Redfishkilla · Post by **Redfishkilla** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:18 pm

Brittanys are best!!!!

SHORTFAT · Post by **SHORTFAT** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 3:05 pm

Any dog with a personality!!!

Labs, EP's & Setters... I've always liked Jack Russells too... Had a friend with one that we used to squirrel hunt with. If that thing weighed 300lbs it would have ruled the world!

But I think my favorite is a Lab... My EP pup is workin on my heart tho'!

displaced_texan · Post by **displaced_texan** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:37 am

English Pointers!

I love Boxers, had several growing up. My wife has a Redbone I've grown very fond of too.

Unless it will be a working dog I don't believe in buying or breeding though. To many great mutts that need homes.

baileydog2007 · Post by **baileydog2007** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:45 am

solon wrote:Dogs that look like this, when there is a bird in the cover:

That is awesome!

Birddogz · Post by **Birddogz** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:54 pm

Britts are the best looking of all dogs. Their coloring and eyes are amazing. People simply can't walk by them without commenting on them. My GSPs and DD got looks, but not nearly as many.

brad27 · Post by **brad27** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:29 pm

^^^^^^^^^^^

solon · Post by **solon** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:26 pm

baileydog2007 wrote:
solon wrote:Dogs that look like this, when there is a bird in the cover:

That is awesome!

That is Lloyd Murray's 2x Ch Long Gone Boston on the right and Kelly Short's multiple champion (I don't know the count, but for both cover dog and US Complete) True Patriot at a Woodcock Championship in NB last fall. True Patriot won.

rkappes · Post by **rkappes** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:42 pm

I’d love to experience every breed of bird dog before my time is up. I grew up with Britt’s so I would say they’re at the top of my list. I do love my current little mutt (gsp/springer). I’ve always wanted to have a coonhound and also a blue heeler.

KBDOWNER · Post by **KBDOWNER** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:56 pm

My favourite breed is the Karelian Bear Dog. While the dog is only around 50 pounds, they are all heart and extremely loyal.

SetterNut · Post by **SetterNut** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 8:54 pm

solon wrote:
baileydog2007 wrote:
solon wrote:Dogs that look like this, when there is a bird in the cover:

That is awesome!
That is Lloyd Murray's 2x Ch Long Gone Boston on the right and Kelly Short's multiple champion (I don't know the count, but for both cover dog and US Complete) True Patriot at a Woodcock Championship in NB last fall. True Patriot won.

Right there is my favorite pic of the thread. !!!!!!!

I got to get a second setter. Two at a time has got to be awesome

CHJIII · Post by **CHJIII** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:31 pm

This is a tough one. I don't know if it's the breed or the dog itself that makes a favorite.

I curently have 4 GSP's, 2 setters, 1 Large Munsterlander, and a new EP puppy. All of them endear themselves to me for different reasons.

gittrdonebritts · Post by **gittrdonebritts** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:38 pm

Britt's
EP'S
GSP'S
Boxer's
Pit's
Aussie's
Blue heeler's
Redbone's

Thinking · Post by **Thinking** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:10 am

There is a trend in my favorites.

Pudelpointer
Langhaar
Drahtaar
DK
Tekel

And as an all around lazy non working house pet, Great Dane.

settergal83 · Post by **settergal83** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 6:17 am

Oh my I have had sooooooooo many many good dogs through out my life as a "dog mom". I don't know if i truly could say I personally have a favorite breed. If I did have to pick my tops would be:

Llewellin Setters--I currently own 5 and I must say of all the hunting dogs I have handled and worked with these seem to be the most personable of the upland game dogs. I must also admit here that 2 of my dogs sleep w/ me every night and as I have not been in great health my female has taken quite the 'nurse" position. She nudges me when I need to get my medicine and curls up with me when I don't feel well. She's also protective of me...and not in the "i'm gonna bite anyone that come near my master" but always keeping an eye on me to make sure i'm ok.

Other great dogs in my life include but are not limited to Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, Labs and the like.

But I can not discredit the Healer and Aussie Breeds.

I have to say I hold a special place in my heart for rescued dogs as well. Some of the best "family" dogs I've had were nothing more than mutts. I currently own a 16 yr old Shep/Husky/Heeler/?? female that has been a very good dog.

But truly I believe you can find great dogs in any breed (or mix of) if you look hard enough and find a reputable breeder.

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:45 pm

CHJIII wrote:This is a tough one. I don't know if it's the breed or the dog itself that makes a favorite.

I curently have 4 GSP's, 2 setters, 1 Large Munsterlander, and a new EP puppy. All of them endear themselves to me for different reasons.

How do you like the Munsterlander? how do they hunt in comparison to the GSP??

trasmuson · Post by **trasmuson** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:19 pm

1. has to be the Drahthaar for their versatility in upland game and waterfowl
2. the german shorthaired pointer for their looks and versatility in upland game
3. and third would have to be the vizsla because they are some of the prettiest dogs there are

baileydog2007 · Post by **baileydog2007** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:35 am

http://www.gundogbreeders.com/classifieds/18324.html

I didnt want to start a new thread for this, but is that even a real breed??? Long-haired Weim????????

Sweetvalleylab · Post by **Sweetvalleylab** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:14 am

German Shepherd Dog, Belgian Malinois, English Bulldog, and Labrador Retriever.

Kall It Action · Post by **Kall It Action** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:53 pm

My favorite all time breed is the Pitbull. They are loving, loyal and wonderful family dogs. Not only are they intelligent, they are very easy to train and make awesome companions. I've owned Pits for neatly 20 years and will always own one.

My favorite small breed is the Pekingese. They are fun and loyal. They're smart and easy to train. I've owned one for the last 10 years and will always own one.

My favorite hunting breed is the English Pointer. They are competitive, smart and easy to train. The are stylish in the field and make great hunting and field trial dogs. I've owned them for 15 years now and will continue to have one as long as I can physically keep up with one.

Kall It Action · Post by **Kall It Action** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:13 pm

I also owned a Rottweiler in the past. He lived until the good old age of 11. He was a wonderful companion and is still missed. Other breeds I've owned and like are visla, gsp, shihtzu, min pin, westie, dachshund, cockapoo, great dane, newfoundland, blueheeler, mastiff, and some mix breeds.

I currently own a Pitbull, a Pekingese, a Toy Fox Terrier, an Australian Shepherd and 6 English Pointers.

gittrdonebritts · Post by **gittrdonebritts** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:16 pm

Kall It Action wrote:My favorite all time breed is the Pitbull. They are loving, loyal and wonderful family dogs. Not only are they intelligent, they are very easy to train and make awesome companions. I've owned Pits for neatly 20 years and will always own one.

My favorite small breed is the Pekingese. They are fun and loyal. They're smart and easy to train. I've owned one for the last 10 years and will always own one.

My favorite hunting breed is the English Pointer. They are competitive, smart and easy to train. The are stylish in the field and make great hunting and field trial dogs. I've owned them for 15 years now and will continue to have one as long as I can physically keep up with one.

Pits in the right Hands are AMAZING pets !!!!

LincolnAlexander · Post by **LincolnAlexander** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:52 pm

baileydog2007 wrote: I didnt want to start a new thread for this, but is that even a real breed??? Long-haired Weim????????

Yes Long haired Weimaraners are real

, though in the AKC it is considered a disqualifying fault conformation wise.

Post by **ezzy333** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:59 pm

LincolnAlexander wrote:
baileydog2007 wrote: I didnt want to start a new thread for this, but is that even a real breed??? Long-haired Weim????????
Yes Long haired Weimaraners are real , though in the AKC it is considered a disqualifying fault conformation wise.

AKC doe not make the rules but only enforce what the breed clubs tell them too. In other words there may be such a thing but it is not reconized as pure by the Wiem people in this country.

Ezzy