love your breed? what are 5 reasons someone should NOT get your breed?

Question

A little flip of the norm. Usually people will talk about why their breed of dog is awesome and often people recommend their favorite breed to others. So now, a change of pace:

We all know that not every breed fits every lifestyle, so what are 5 reasons someone should AVOID getting your breed of dog?

Here's my answers...
Breed: papillon
Why people should NOT get a papillon:
1. Even though they are soft and furry, they aren't cuddlers.
2. They are very dependent.
3. They can be very vocal. They are "alarm barkers".
4. They can be hard to contain. Small enough to squeeze through tiny spaces, and bouncy enough to jump over many obstacles. (Mine can get herself over a baby-gate.)
5. They are very active, so not good for someone wanting a calm dog.

Answer 1

WHY YOU MIGHT NOT WANT A SHELTIE aka Shetland Sheepdog:

1. They need to be groomed frequently----big time grooming needed to retain their massive coats. We bath our four shelties every other week. A bath and total groom on each pup, runs us around 3-3.5 hours per pup. So this is a total of 12-14 Hours on a Friday or Saturday when we groom them.
Their coats need to be "blown dry" to prevent matting. We also use baby power behind their ears to prevent matting. Special shampoos are used for their coats. Special conditioners are also used.

2. Barking - They are definately not for everyone due to their barking. They are sound sensitive and sound reactive!Their bark is shrill and can be un-nerving if they are not trained properly. Shelties are very VERBAL.

3. Chasing/Running - A Sheltie is a herding breed and as such, they will herd anything that moves! If you do not have a fenced in back yard to let them run free....they are very often hit by cars if let out in a front yard, or unsecured backyard. This is the number one danger for Shelties.
Shelties will give chase, in an attempt to herd, any and all moving objects.

4. Coats/Shedding - Huge massive coats are what the Shelties normally carry (or at least mine do. lol) This requires tons of work and DAILY VACCUMING. Sometimes...TWICE PER DAY. My guess would be, we go through Vacumm Clearners faster than any other breed. LOL

5. Highly Energetic - Shelties are not "lap pups" and require high energy owners. They need to be given something to do to keep their keen minds moving in the right direction. They require MORE than a 20-30 minute walk around the block. THEY REQUIRE DAILY RUNNING...NO LESS THEN 3 TIMES PER DAY FOR NO LESS THEN 20 - 30 MINUTES. Again, this MUST be done in a fenced in yard or they will surely get injured.

6. Shelties are an emotional breed. They are very sensitive to the moods of their owners/family. They do best in a home where GENTLENESS IS A WAY OF LIFE.

*So if you are considering bringing a Sheltie or Shelties into your family, be prepared to spend a lot of time, energy and love on this new family member, for that is what the Sheltie needs. In return, the Sheltie will give you some of the most wnderful moments of your life, and memories that you will cherish forever!

Many blessings,
Patti

Answer 2

Very good question indeed. We all love our dogs regardless of the breed, but where else can you find people being honest about the downfalls of a certain breed/mix?! So here's mine:
German Shepherd Dog
1. Very Property Protective-she also believes our neighbors yard is hers and will not let anyone over there that doesn't belong (which they love, along with her...but could be bad in the wrong hands)
2. High Herding Drive-some GSD's have had this bred out or bred down, but not ours. She herds the cat, the chi puppy, kids, probably even the ants in the back yard when she's bored.
3. Drooly-I swear the last 2-3 mouthfuls of water end up all over the carpet and us.
4. High Energy-Thankfully I get an hour lunch so she can run while I'm home and then the hubby runs her when he gets home from work.
5. Intelligent-Yes, this is usually a good thing. But when a dog watches you do something and when you turn your back they repeat it, it's not always so good. Such as a new garbage can for the kitchen that you step on with your foot to open the top...you know how that's going to end.

Answer 3

You should not get a Belgian Malinois if...
1. You are a lazy
2. Have no experience with working dogs
3. Can't deal with sudden spurts of energy where the dog will run around the around the 100 m/h, jumping over furniture and knocking you over
4. Have a hard hand on the leash
5. Can't get up and take your dog for a 10 mile run

Answer 4

5 Reasons to Run from the Boxer Breed.

1 - My Boxer is smarter than the honor student's teacher. Boxers can outwit you, and they frequently will. Way too smart for their own good. Mine have managed to figure out everything from the front door to the crate door.

2 - Social butterfly. These dogs LIVE to be around people and to do the kidney bean for them. When company comes calling - a Boxer is not going to be cooperative nor will they be happily kicked to the backyard. They love to be in your face. In fact, they like to jump for that sole reason.

3 - Ah, the bored Boxer. Glad we eventually learned how to avoid that. These dogs need vigorous mental stimulation. If not - say goodbye to Grandma Merle's couch. They will entertain themselves if you do not . . .and you can't afford 'em.

4 - Genetic health issues. Heart and cancer are the big concerns - and the most fatal. And it's positively devestating. They're also prone to cysts, skin tags, and skin issues. Right now I'm sitting next to one with all three.

5 - Boxers are REALLY exuberent, very active, and have a ton of zeal for life. While this is what endears them so much to me - many people cannot stand it. They are like little kids. Life is a bowl of cherries, let's have some fun. They will overturn you and your home. They are NOT the calm, stately dog that is associated with their looks.

6 - They like to bark. At the squirrel, at the leaf blowing across the driveway, at nothing at all. They are watchdogs, afterall. (WATCH, not GUARD)

7 - Under no circumstances are Boxers outside dogs. I don't care who the hell you are - if that's your intention for the breed, run, don't walk, away from this breed. They have difficulty dealing with cold weather. They have even more in hot weather. Like with Bulldogs - the latter can mean death.

8 - While they are family oriented dogs, they are very independent minded. If they do not see what's in it for them to do something - they won't. These guys tend to calculate every command. This also makes training difficult. You have to keep it fresh, creative, fun. Repetition doesn't work very well.

(Okay I lied - 8 reasons)

I could go on about their cons, and I often do. Nothing's worse than a misled owner of one that is unprepared to really deal with this breed. Boxer's are a fairly common dog, and many people don't look further than their looks before buying some BYB puppy.

Answer 5

Newfoundlands

1. Expensive. Not just the cost of a properly bred pup, but HIGH vet bills when something goes wrong. Double the Heartguard, double the Baytril, double the anesthesia of many dogs.

2. Grooming. They require a lot of coat care. Not just brushing, but bathing and trimming. Blow drying is almost a must.

3. BIG. They knock things over in the house, and if they jump on someone, they can cause a lot of damage.

4. Drool. It is a fact. Newfs drool. It gets on everything, and often has hair in it too. It is hard to get off the walls and can stain. It adds quite a sheen to clothes too.

5. Health issues. Unless you are prepared for health issues like hip/elbow dysplasia, don't get one. It might not ever be a factor, but you have to be prepared to spend what is required to treat anything that comes along.

Answer 6

Why not to get a greyhound:

1. They're not a breed you can let off leash in an unfenced area.

2. While they learn very quickly, they also get bored so obedience is not their thing if you can't keep it really interesting.

3. Greyhounds are a very healthy breed, but rescued racers have a very high percentage of bad teeth, as well as problems cropping up as they age caused by all their collisions and injuries from their racing days.

4. Some greys are not good with cats or small dogs.

5. Greyhounds need to be part of the family - they cannot live outside. Also, people who feel the need to play "alpha" with their dogs, don't do well with greyhounds who are as sensitive as all other sight hounds.

On the plus side, they're easy-going; great with kids and most of them are very friendly with other dogs; very loving; easy to be with because they're so good-natured, eager to please and a joy to train because they love doing new things.

This is definitely a breed I'd recommend for a first time dog owner - PROVIDED the person has some common sense and is willing to ask for advice from other greyhound people.

Answer 7

Brittany. I've only had one, so maybe it's not representative of the breed.

1. Wild maniacs until they're 2 years old. Then they're just wild.
2. Shed quite a bit
3. A bit neurotic
4. A bit over-occupied with birds and squirrels (a good thing if you're hunting)
5. Loves people a bit too much. Maybe this sounds a little weird, but he can be a bit obnoxious. I take him to the dog park and he runs up to all the people and sticks his nose in their face when they're trying to play with their dog. They have dogs, so they don't mind much... but it'd be nice if he loved everyone a teensy bit less.

ADD: Lol. Sounds like someone sure did get annoyed. Thumbs downed everyone who agreed that their own favorite breed wasn't the perfect fit for everyone. lol.

Answer 8

You win for the best question this month!
Things to know about Labs:

1. They are very large and active and require 2 or more hours a day of (real) exercise. They are not couch potatoes.

2. They are very bouncy and happy and obedience training is a must. If you want an easy dog that you don't have to train, a lab isn't for you.

3. Labs shed tons. I mean TONS.

4. Labs are very social and want to be WITH you all the time. If you want an independent dog, you don't want a lab.

5. Labs need jobs or something to do. If not, they will FIND something. You won't like what they find to do.

6. The first 2 years are a challenge.

7. Did I mention they shed?

8. They normally REALLY like water. Puddles, ponds, wet grass, their water dish, the toilet, any water. If you want dry kitchen floors, don't get a lab.

9. They are VERY affectionate. If you aren't into licking or 60-80lb lap dogs, you may not want a lab.

10. They want to be where you are ALL the time. If you want to go the bathroom alone, get another dog. Labs MUST watch you pee. It's part of their job requirements. If you have more than one lab, they ALL must watch you pee.

11. They are prone to ear infections from being wet all the time from the aforementioned love of water....

12. They will eat until they pop. So don't leave anything you don't want eaten laying around. This includes magazines, shoes, your dinner, etc.

Shall I continue? BTW - these aren't negatives - this is REALITY. It's just life with a lab or labs...

They are great dogs, but they are work. You have to do the work to have a great dog.

Answer 9

Pure breed AKC Chessie
1. They are very strong
2. they get huge (mines 115 pounds)
3. they need lots of room to move and roam about
4. they adore water even if they can only get a pool
5. there fur can be problematic when washing because their skin is oily and if they aren't groomed right it looks bad.

A beautiful maltepoo
1. they are lap dogs
2. they follow you no matter where you go
3. they love licking people
4. they are too delicate for small children
5. they get depressed if they are alone for more than a hour or 2

And Last but not least my pit bull doberman mix
1. will nip at you
2. VERY VERY protective
3.fairly lazy and doesn't like too much activity
4. Again, get lonely easily
5. needs to be watched around strangers because he gets grumpy easy.

Answer 10

Breed: Dachshund
1. They are very possesive. They are very protective of their owners.
2. They never stop barking. It gets very annoying.
3. They have some health problems. The smallest thing can hurt their back. It always scares me for my dog to go up and down the stairs.
4. They are kind of difficult to potty train. in other words, they are kind of stubborn.
5. They are not great at playing with children. If a child annoys the dog, it will be kind of aggresive towards the child from then on. Sometimes even resulting in biting.
Great question! : )