What kind of dog would you get?

[Xenfinity]

Hi everyone.
I've never had a dog but I've always wanted a border collie because they're the smartest dogs on the planet and I just really like the way they look. If you could have any kind of dog, what would it be and why? If you have a dog, what kind is it?

Here's a pic :D

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[Kisai]

I've dogsitted a border collie for a week. She was very needful of attention and omega with other dogs. She also would chase the chickens, terrifying those poor birds.

[Xenfinity]

I've always wanted to dogsit a border collie!! That would literally be my dream summer job...as long as it knew me well.

[Anumidium]

Go to the pound or Humane Society and look at the mutts. Find one that you like - breed doesn't necessarily determine the personality of the dog. Shelties are supposed to be very intelligent but ours can't find a treat if you hide it (while she's watching) under a napkin.

[Synamon]

I have a border collie, he's awesome. They are a high energy breed so expect to spend a lot of time throwing balls and walking them. If they are bored they can be very destructive and they aren't great around small children.

[rara avis]

Maybe I'd get a Pomeranian. Love the beady little eyes, sta-puff form, and the way they walk. They look like demented foxes. Plus, a Pomeranian at the end of a leash would go well with my pink slingbacks. Which is really the best reason for getting a pet.

But generally, dogs are so needy, they somehow make me worry. I'd feel terrible leaving one alone all day.

I have a very interactive cat, that's just about the right speed for me.

[jikin]

I don't see myself ever getting a dog. They are way too much work.

If I do ever give in I'll probably go with a greyhound rescue. They're very lovely and only need a minimal amount of exercise each day. The rest of the time they lounge around like an overgrown cat.

If I had money to throw away I'd get a Saluki , Irish Wolfhound, or Scottish Deerhound.

[Nikita]

I like to travel too much to own a pet, but I adore animals. I live with some friends who have a german shepherd/husky mix and I frequently pet sit a 150 lb bull mastiff, both of whom I love. If I were going to get a dog, it'd probably be a great dane, or two.

Another friend who had 8 huskies was trying to adopt out a few of them because they were fighting, and if I'd had a stable home and income at the time I would have adopted this beautiful pure white girl named Callisto!

[nihil]

None, I hate these filthy useless creatures.

I've always wanted a border collie because they're the smartest dogs on the planet

The smartest dog is dumber than the most retarded 8 year old humanoid mutant.

[OrrDavey]

Canaan.

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But I won't be getting a dog for a long while. I do not want to be tied down quite yet.

[NephilimAzrael]

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Even a mongrel with a Wolfhound cross is rare (although much less rare than the breed itself).

Or else A Rotweiller (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.)

[hullolife]

I read... "what kind of dog would you EAT?"

wow! rofl!!

I like cute and nice and little and smart and independent dogs. That's all I need. Any suggestions?

[NephilimAzrael]

None, I hate these filthy useless creatures.



The smartest dog is dumber than the most retarded 8 year old humanoid mutant.

Someones particularly sensitive today.

[searcher]

A collie of some kind, or failing that, a labrador.

I don't like little yappy dogs.

[Nikita]

A collie of some kind, or failing that, a labrador.

I don't like little yappy dogs.

Labradoodles are really sweet, fairly quiet dogs.

[nihil]

Someones particularly sensitive today.

Who ?

I read... "what kind of dog would you EAT?"



Chinese blood running in your veins by any chance ?

[rara avis]

I don't like little yappy dogs.

Not even with lots of ketchup?

[Rikka]

I've never had a dog before, i got a kitten about 7 months ago and that's about it. If i could afford it and take care of it, etc i would definitely get a HUSKY. Maybe an amber&white one; they rock. I'd also have a running buddy, which is a big plus.

[redbaren]

I would love a golden retriever but I would need a house and money before I could get it.
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[dragonsscout]

My family has a miniature poodle, which is a great dog (no shedding and relatively small). I think that I'd get a mutt from the pound if I got a dog, but if I was to get a breed, it'd be one that doesn't get lonely very easily, as I'm pretty busy generally.

[PortInStorm]

I have a lab x border, but he's got the laid-back personality of the lab and the smarts of the collie. He's super easy to train, but I've only had him since he was older, so I'd imagine they'd be pretty high energy. He's such a submissive sweetheart, but as someone said, that temperament is really more an individual thing than breed thing.

My mom has a border x greyhound mix and I'm telling you NOT to get one. She's getting much better, but she's got 2x the hyperness, gets into all kinds of messes, and if she gets out she RUNS, and runs, and runs. There's absolutely no way you'd get her on two legs, she's obviously incredibly fast.

My friends have had huskies- they are real escape artists, can't stand being alone/away from their owners, will kill cats they aren't raised with, shed like 90, and need lots of exercise and a dog pack. They really are made for being a constant companion in the cold arctic and being put to work on a regular basis. And malamutes especially can have will of absolute IRON. Please think twice before looking to these breeds as just a cool-looking pet.

[Katie]

I had a beautiful, well-tempered malamute "many" years ago. Still my favorite breed.

[AliTree]

im gunna get me one or two pembroke welsh corgis cause they're adorable. :D!
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[thod]

If you need to ask then don't get a border collie. They are the smartest dogs and that means they need a lot of attention, its just like keeping a toddler entertained. If you don't give them that time they will misbehave. They are also quite energetic having been bred to chase sheep so you will need to exercise it a lot. Its not a beginners dog yet beginners are often attracted by the idea of having the smartest dog without realizing what that entails.

[Frodis]

Go to a shelter and let the dog pick you. I went in looking for a hound (coonhound, bloodhound, something of that nature), because I already had a redbone coonhound and thought that he'd like another dog like himself as a companion. So I went to the shelter to look at another redbone - who was utterly crazy, btw - but in the cage next to the him, there was a three-legged black lab-Chow mix. He wasn't much to look at, but I absolutely fell in love with his personality. And my old hound-dog seemed to like him too. So go in with an open mind.

Be careful: breed standards are useful generalizations, but each individual dog has his/her own personality. Make absolute SURE you can give this animal a loving home for its entire lifetime - which is probably going to be 10 years or more. If you can't make that commitment, then do not get a dog.

[jakattack]

I abhor little dogs, they yap and generally seem to have no personality, save my best friend's mini weiner. I'm a pit bull kind of person, and other intjs should really look into them as a breed. They are extremely smart, loyal, dedicated, they want to make you happy, but they are stubborn as all hell. Gotta love it. :) Of course there are a lot of misinformed people out there, but I know we're smarter than that here.

[Jgib5328]

I hate dogs, but if I had to go with one, it'd be a husky.

[Xenfinity]

Thor,
Don't worry, I've done my research on dogs especially border collies. All I do around dogs is give them attention. I'm a runner and I play frisbee. When I do get a dog (probably not for another decade :() I will probably do it when I have nothing else to do but care for him/her. Plus I like the challenge of having a smart pet that I need to keep up with. I've put more thought into this than you'd think. I'm also training as a psychologist and considering going into animal psychology.

[naberus]

Q.What kind of dog would you get?
A. I love dogs but I have allergies, that's why I would prefer some sort of lizard.

[PortInStorm]

I abhor little dogs, they yap and generally seem to have no personality, save my best friend's mini weiner. I'm a pit bull kind of person, and other intjs should really look into them as a breed. They are extremely smart, loyal, dedicated, they want to make you happy, but they are stubborn as all hell. Gotta love it. :) Of course there are a lot of misinformed people out there, but I know we're smarter than that here.
In my province, it's illegal to breed or sell pit bull pups. You can get an adult (ie. one that was born before the ban, from a shelter, say), but it needs to be muzzled at all times in public.

[Thumper]

Border Collies are indeed very cool. My first and only dog was a Golden Retriever however (he passed away this summer :cry:), so I'm partial to them. Also very smart and 10% more wuvable!

I recently watched Serpico, a movie from the 70's where Al Pacino's character has a sheepdog. I'd imagine they'd be a nightmare for somebody who get's annoyed by shedding, but they're just so awesome!
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[SeaCzar]

Were I to get a dog, it would be from the pound, or a Greyhound.

[nihil]

Come to think of it, I'd get a hot-dog

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[dandylion]

A miniature australian shepherd (or a normal one is fine):
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Or labrador. Or a golden retriever.

[reb]

i have two;

1. half Jack Russell, half wirehair terrier. she is the love of my life...she is ornery, she is loving, she is independent, but she communicates her feelings to me with her look and attitude. she stepped on a broken beer bottle yesterday; went all the way through her front foot. hadda stitch her up, made me sick, been sweating the outcome. she's doing fine...no apparent nerve or tendon damage...lots of tlc. liver and white, long hair...

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pup, 9 months. he's just now getting his stride...he's grey/black/brown/white and some blends...dang good dog, but gonna be big. like having a 'left arm' with the JR as my right....

nothing like a dog. when i grow up, i want to be at least half the man my dogs think i am.

ps, both are pound pups. i hadda try several times to get a dog that woont kill chickens. nothing wrong with a pound pup...i want 'heart' in a dog, and i don't care if it is a 10# mutt or a 100# mutt. i don't want anything with papers, dogs included.

if you get a dog, pm me, and i'll tell you what i think is the easiest way to house train one; it's common knowledge. good luck; hope you get one that 'fits ya'.

[kira]

I'm hoping to acquire property in a rural area next year and, if that happens, I plan to get a large dog - a Rhodesian Ridgeback most likely. I first read a description of its temperament and behavior from this site: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Some characteristics I found: independent thinkers, loyal but cautious and aloof with strangers, stubborn, stable temperament, rarely barks, versatile enough to be a couch potato at home and athletic outdoors, and not likely to track mud into the home a whole lot (they've been described as prissy). I'm still in the process of researching. So far however, I find all the pluses and minuses appealing and think I could relate very well to a dog with such qualities. In fact, I'm a lot like the Rhodesian Ridgeback in those respects, only I shed a lot more (long hair).

[Santana28]

My aunt had an Australian Shepherd (kind of similar to a Border Collie) and he was a wonderful dog. EXTREMELY affectionate and attentive, and moderately intelligent.

I had a Golden Retriever/Irish Setter mix growing up.. i'm kind of partial to them.

Large Dog - i'd get a pureblood Doberman, German Shepherd, or Weimareiner
Small Dog - A weiner dog, or a Corgi (i'm not a fan of small dogs at all btw)

[Zhen]

I heard poodles were the smartest dogs...

I like quirky looking dogs like sausage dogs, pugs, beagles...

long haired dogs like retrievers and collies are nice but too much work!

[Tishy]

I'm have two pugs...

they are my comedic sidekicks, but are surely the most intelligent of dogs (when it come to food)

[Sublemon]

Dogs are monsters sent from hell to horrify me whenever I go on walks.

Also to tend to sheep.

[Zhen]

Dogs are monsters sent from hell to horrify me whenever I go on walks.

Weenie!

[nihil]

Dogs are monsters sent from hell to horrify me whenever I go on walks.


Dogs are like four legged gangstas

GIMME YO MONAY CRACKA

[lambpox]

Border Collies are so adorable and very friendly. My neighbor has one. :)

For now, I am stuck with my father's 50 or so canaries, so a dog is out of the question...however, I might be getting a German Shepherd next year. My favorite breed of dog!

[Santana28]

has anyone else actually been around dobermans?? They're absolutely wonderful. Intelligent, very attentive, very protective, not overly clingy but they love to play. They really get a bad rep. And soooooo beautiful.

[HackerX]

Hi everyone.
I've never had a dog but I've always wanted a border collie because they're the smartest dogs on the planet and I just really like the way they look. If you could have any kind of dog, what would it be and why? If you have a dog, what kind is it?

Here's a pic :D

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Ok, I've actually owned a border collie. And quite frankly, I don't think I could ever own another breed.

As for owning one, yes they need a lot of attention. In their "teenage" years (before full adulthood) you can pretty much write off anything that isn't bolted down in your backyard. They're breed to herd, so if it moves they'll round it up (thus, our backyard was a no go zone for our poor white persian cat at the time). But never aggressive, just physically affectionate.

As for actually getting a border collie. You're in for much more than a "good looking dog". But they're very rewarding as long as you're willing to put the time into them.

[RNak]

Hmm just a big one. So I can bearhug him xD~
And big ones are more beautiful, and cooler, and.. well, are the best. =3

[muguly]

Boxer

[Furore]

Probably a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

But to be honest I'm more of a cat person! :laugh:

[hum]

I love pomeranians and dalmatians, but I don't know why I got an obsession with jack russell terriers some years ago.


I recently watched Serpico, a movie from the 70's where Al Pacino's character has a sheepdog. I'd imagine they'd be a nightmare for somebody who get's annoyed by shedding, but they're just so awesome!
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my neighbors had a dog like that, but he was quite a psycho (always fought other dogs and was really hyperactive)

[Mozzes]

I'd like to have a pair of Malamutes someday. I love the aesthetic and their temperament but as for that I'm definitely a dog person and could be perfectly happy with shelter muts.

[Canegrande]

I'm considering a Weimaraner or a Boxer now that my boys are older.

[Psykokristin]

I've got a Flatcoated retriever! She's a lot of work but supersmart and I love her to death :)

[IpsoFacto]

Dogs? Yuck! They are too needy and snivelling. I tried to get one for my kids, but ended up giving it away.

[Franklin71]

A cat.

[Zombicide]

Then I guess a border Collie, as you described it as the smartest kind, so I guess it won't end up eating babies or something weird like that, plus it looks big enough to be practical.

[Franklin71]

Then I guess a border Collie, as you described it as the smartest kind, so I guess it won't end up eating babies or something weird like that, plus it looks big enough to be practical.

Are you implying that eating babies isn't practical?

A dingo. On second thought, a dingo would be a good dog.

[ClydeB]

I have to go with German Shepard's. Always had one around when I was growing up.
Although I do like Bichon Frise's, Pug's and well, just about any dog to be honest.

Allergies and never being home keep me from getting one though.

[cal]

I'm a pit bull kind of person, and other intjs should really look into them as a breed. They are extremely smart, loyal, dedicated, they want to make you happy, but they are stubborn as all hell. Gotta love it. :) Of course there are a lot of misinformed people out there, but I know we're smarter than that here.

I had a couple. Good enough dogs in their own ways, but mine were about as smart as a couple of bags of nails. Ended up giving them both away.

Dogs? Yuck! They are too needy and snivelling.

You haven't tried a pit bull.

A dingo. On second thought, a dingo would be a good dog.

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That was an intelligent dog. Too intelligent for it's own good. Gave it away, too.

[tarabelle]

this is my boarder collie / lab he is amazing. I am very happy with our choice of puppy. He's just over a year old now and we have had him for a year. He is loving, and caring, very playful yet a lazy cuddle bum too. He's territorial, and checks on the kids before bed. He isn't happy unless the whole family is home. Just perfect for us :)


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[Nomadofthehills]

Australian Cattle Dog.

Best breed of dog there is.

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[strategisweet]

germen shepherd a cop dog :)