What is your least favorite breed of dog and why?

Question

Every dog has it's positive and negative physical and character traits. From the hardest to keep groomed, to the one that barks the most. What breed of dog would you NOT recommend for someone?

Answer 1

Afghans, because they furry and huge...plus, they also shed alot.

Answer 2

Gosh I hate to be a breed basher since I experience it all the time because I have Dobermans, but I would say
Chows and Akitas
Mostly because of temperment Because - I can't read them. The ones I've worked around put off the same vibe when they are happy, mad, angry, etc. Therefore, the "bite" can be unexpected.
I've only been bitten once and it was by a chow. I have two other breeds try - One - a Doberman - the breed I love and he came at me the worst - but I could TELL he was mad. Two - a German Shepherd - but once again - I had warning. The chow - we were just hanging out, I thought he was happy.
I'll work with a Pit bull or Rottie or Doberman over a Chow any day because I can tell when they are upset.
Just my opinion - but you asked!
Then of course -you have all that grooming which most people neglect and the poor chow is left all matted.

Answer 3

I have two dogs. I love my black lab. He is gentle and kind and very loving. He also leaves black hair all over the house and was a nightmare when he was a puppy (until 2 years old, labs are clumsy and full of energy).
I have a Lhasa also. He is cute but not the best child dog (he snaps). He is smaller so easier to take care of but is VERY stubborn. He'll bark alot.
I'd never get a dog that can be aggressive. I know that there are very loving pit bulls and rottweilers but they were breed to fight and I think it is risking too much when there are other options.

Answer 4

It totally depends on the person. I mean dogs are great, but they need a lot of supervision & training to be great. Pitbulls used to be considered family dogs (ever see the old Little Rascals?), but due to ignorant PEOPLE, that breed is generally hated by ignorant observers. Same goes for Rotties. It's usually the owner's training, or the lack thereof, that makes people "like" or "not like" a dog.

You can only make a recommendation if you know the person who is to care for the dog. I mean, I just can't have long haired ones because have no interest in giving them the amount of care they need to stay clean & smooth, for instance. A "family" on the go shouldn't get a hyper puppy unless they are wililng to put the extraordinary time it takes to tame it & care for it. I hate when people think a good, big backyard is the answer for a hyper dog because it absolutely isn't.

Answer 5

My favorites: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Standard Poodle, Rat Terrier, Border Collie, Beagle, Corgi, Dachshund, Boston Terrier, French Bulldog. Intelligent and relatively easy dogs Least Favorites: Rottweiler, Great Dane, Bedlington Terrier, Greyhound, Borzoi. too weird or too big.

Answer 6

I cannot think of a breed I would not recommend but would be skeptical about recommending certain breed to people who have children.
Some dogs are more tempermental than others; therefore, would not recommend a chihuahua because they frighten easily and bark constantly. I still like them, especially the long haired version.

Answer 7

I love all puppies........
After six amazing years working in a vet clinic....I still offer "babysitting" services to old clients, just so I can get my dog fix every once in awhile.
My 2 least favorite breeds, that truly make me sad when people obtain them- are
1. Border Collies. Unless you own a sheep farm, no one needs to have a border collie. They NEED a job, so unless someone is serious about play, or dedicates their collie to fly ball classes- it is a big mistake to get one.
2. Great Danes. These guys are just too dang big for the average person. And they eat you out of house and home. lol

To sum up and properly answer your question- I hate it when people do not consider their lifestyle and surroundings when they pick a pet breed. I personally would never own a teacup poodle- for fear of it getting stuck to my bottom- like in that Far Side comic. :)

Answer 8

Belgian Malinois.

Admittedly, I've only been around a half-dozen or so, but I've only even kind of liked one, and I didn't trust any of them. They are all so high strung and on edge. Not worth owning- I think they are more likely to bite (probably as a reaction, not real aggression) than a pitbull.

Answer 9

I would probably not recommend a Presa Canerio. They are very aggressive dogs by nature and combine that with their size and weight and you have the potential of owning a very dangerous animal.

Most of the other "dangerous" dogs like Dobermans, Rotts and pit bulls are only really dangerous if their owner allows or encourages aggressive behavior.

Answer 10

i personally dont like small yappy things, but thats because i like to have a big one to hold and sleep next to just to feel safe. my family had an afgan once, it ran a lot. we have a springer spaniel, she is just insane. we had a belgium shephard, she was overly protective of me (she's my big sister and i was 7 when we got her) but she was my best friend. we now have a aussy shep, she's hyper (but only 5 months old so its still puppy hyper) but she loves to curl up with is.

so like you said, they all have down sides. but it also depends on the dog, as opposed to the breed.

Answer 11

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