What breed of dog would you NOT ever let join your family- and why.?

Answer 1

I would let any dog be part of my family! The key is picking out the dog as a puppy. Dumb dogs seem to be the typically agressive dogs. A smart alert dog can easily be trained and that is key for more "agressive" breeds.

Answer 2

There are several breeds. All small for the most part. I'd say anything that has to be clipped constantly and nothing that looks like a dust mop.Little dogs are cute in someone elses yard but I'm an active person. I want a dog that will help defend me should I ever be mugged on the street. I don't want a dog I have to pick up and run with.The pitbull too,but only beacause they need so much exercise and mental stimulation daily.My gsds favorite playmates are pits and they absolutely wear me out when they come here but they sure are happy dogs and tired when they leave.If I were younger I'd have one tho.
Also the white Doberman because they have so many health issues. You can't take them outside for fear they'll get sunburnt and bright lights hurt their eyes.Prolonged exposure to them will cause blindness.We're outside as much as possible so that breed would not be a good fit for us either.

Answer 3

I honestly can't say that there is a dog breed that would never join my family. I don't have anything against any certain breed. Later on in life once I have a larger house with a larger yard I plan on getting another dog. I most likely will adopt a male American Pit Bull Terrier from my local animal shelter, but if I ever come across another dog that pulls at my heart strings that would fit in with my family...I wouldn't refrain from adopting him because of what breed he is.

But it is less likely at the moment that I would be getting a Giant breed like a Saint Bernard or a Mastiff, just because at the moment I can't afford to care for such a big dog.

Answer 4

I have owned a lot of different breeds and have enjoyed all of them. They ALL fit into my family with proper training. I think the only type of dog I wouldn't allow to join my family is a grumpy old dog from the pound who has been abused. It's not the dogs fault by any means, but, those types of dogs have issues. I currently own two dogs who came from the pound. The chow mix has many mental problems most of which are due to his upbringing prior to when he came to live with me. There isn't a breed that is not suitable to jioining a family IF you train it properly.

Answer 5

I like all breeds. To me it's not the breed of the dog but it's personality that I look at. I've never been attacked or bitten so that may be why. Although I seen a pit mix the other day in my yard. I'm not nervous around them generally but this dog made me nervous. You could tell that he wasn't well taken care of, and had not been fed in DAYS. He made eye contact with me and I could tell that this dog didn't have a good life. Usually I would bring them closer to me to check them out but in this instance I didn't. I feel guilty about that now. I would still bring a pit into my home.

Answer 6

I again agree with greekman.

I take in every breed any mixes whatever needs me. However; if they can't function in my house they go to the vet for evaluation and blue juice.

Ive never had one breed in particular stand out to be one I would not allow back. I have had dogs that could not function. I can understand some do not like other dogs or cats but any that Lunge towards another dog or cat without provacation better be able to snap out of it as soon as I say NO. Bite me once Okay even twice I should have learned what set them off but keep doing it your out. I will not tell an adopter that a dog keeps biting for no reason. If it can't be at adoptions with the stress of other animals strangers and other people it is not adoptable!!!!

Answer 7

It doesn't matter to me what breed it is, but my absolute not in letting a dog join my family is whether or not the dog had been socialized as a puppy. Most dogs haven't been (because it has to happen before the puppy reaches 12 weeks of age), so I have only one dog now, which I raised myself & is socialized.

Answer 8

The list of dogs I would never personally own is long and varied. About a year after my Springer Spaniel of 13 years died, I started researching breeds, trying to decide what breed to go with next (I can't say enough good about the Springer breed, but it would have been too sad for me to get another), and ended up getting ambitious with it. I individually researched *every single* breed recognized by the AKC (some obviously more in-depth than others), and it made me realize that the huge majority of breeds are NOT for me (or most people). From requiring too much exercise, to being too large or too small (for my current situation), or too active to too lazy, being too aloof or not being friendly with other pets...there is so much to consider when looking at a breed, and there is so much that can make a breed not right for you.

NO breed is completely without drawbacks (although a few come close in my eyes), and there are perhaps 20 breeds at most that I would seriously consider bringing into my family. Just like the breeds I would never own, these come in all shapes and sizes, from large dogs like Dobermans or Greyhounds, to small dogs like Dachshunds (I have two sweet, fun, absolutely wonderful Doxie girls now, but I will be the first one to admit that this breed is not for everyone!) and Papillons.

It might seem silly to have such a varied list of dogs I would own, and at first glance, the choices would seem arbitrary, but nothing could be further from the truth. I think most people tend to simplify what they look for in a dog, by only looking into small breeds or large breeds, or a certain appearance or a certain group (only Toy, only Sporting, etc), and that's fine, but it just isn't how I do things. Every dog on my list (and yes, I actually keep a physical list of them for future reference, complete with their different pros and cons!) is on there because they appeal to me on many levels and each have many of the qualities that I look for in a dog.

Answer 9

i would say i would allow any type of dog in to my family because no matter what people say about the breed its not always the breed of dog like people say a lot of bad stuff about pit bulls also rotty's and dobermans but i think its the people who raise the animal and there blood line just make sure the animal has a good blood line and has a good temperament and all will be good!

Answer 10

Anything over 10 lbs. There is no specific breed really. It's more about what the dog was originally bred for, ie. companionship, herding, hunting, etc. Bigger dogs don't fit my lifestyle. I like breeds that were bred to be companions. They are typically pretty small, take less food, make less poo, need less space, and fit in my lap. My all time favorite is the chihuahua, followed by Maltese, pekingnese, etc.

I'd feel sorry for a dog that had that instinct to hunt or herd and couldn't do those things because they are a part of my life. The chihuahua is a perfect match for me, as they love to be held, and I love having them in my lap or close to me. Their antics crack me up! Their personalities, if allowed to develop one, are just too cute.