There are so many dog breeds, it's incredibly easy to mistake one pooch for another. Luckily, St. Louis-based artist Grace Gogarty (a.k.a. Little Tunny) has created a comprehensive comic series that will help you identify most of the dog types.
"I've been drawing comics since I was a kid," Grace told Bored Panda. "I absolutely love animals, so that's usually my focus! I worked as a supervisor at a doggy daycare for years and got to meet lots of dogs. The cartoon dogs featured in this guide are the breeds I met the most of."
The artist has divided the series into three parts - big, medium, and small dog breeds, so no k9s are left behind. Great Danes? Check. Border Collies, Yorkshire Terriers? Yep. Pugs, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds? Yup. "Sadly, I haven't met every dog in the word yet so that I couldn't write about them all," Grace said. "Although I stereotype them, all dogs are wonderful individuals, so I couldn't possibly pick a favorite breed!"
Among the animals Gogarty owns, there's one pooch as well. "His Name is Huey, and he is an enigma. We have no idea what kind of breeds he's comprised of!" Scroll down to meet the dog memes, and remember - even if some traits sound better than others, every dog deserves a to be a pet. Even if it pees all over your new rug.

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I always feel sorry for huskies who are adopted by lazy people. They should get a lazy dog or a goldfish.
I also feel bad when they're adopted/bought and brought into climates that really don't suit them either. They're made for snow.
Load More Replies...As an owner of 2 huskys and active in husky rescue......waaay too many people want this breed because of their beauty and wolf-like looks. They get a husky and don't excercise it - thus the couch, carpet and walls are eaten, landscape is ruinned because of digging, craters are dug under the fence and/or 6 and 7 foot fences are scaled so the dog can do what it were bred for....running. Huskys have a high prey drive so often aren't good with cats, chickens, small dogs and small children. Huskys are difficult to train due to their high intiellect and stubborness - thik behaviorally disordered child. Huskys blow their coats for months and there is a massive amount of fur on everything...no matter how often you brush them. Shelters in Texas, Florida, and southern California are overflowing with this breed and many are killed in these shelters every day because of lazy, uninformed or humans who think they'll be
My brother has a husky and he definitely doesn’t exercise her enough. She’s always escaping and will kill any small creature she can find - opossums, snakes, squirrels, etc. She’s older though, and is finally settling down. Poor girl.
Load More Replies...Three couch, one wingback chair, one accent chair, carpets of the entire house, one highly prized collector Barbie , at least 20 pairs of shoes ( Some very expensive), two window screens, one cabinet door, several homeworks just to begin with....no big deal, just another day in a husky's life.
Don't bother commenting about lack of exercise... she lives on a farm and runs around with other animals and her father all day and swims everyday. But a husky's gotta do what a husky's gotta do.
Load More Replies...Heavily coated dogs = cold climates. It's just cruel to expect your beautiful Husky/Malamute/Samoyed to be happy anywhere id doesn't snow at least SOMETIME!
I keep seeing Huskies here in SoCal. It's so wrong to inflict this climate on them.
Load More Replies...Love, Love ,Love my husky! She's my walking buddy and we do 5 to 8 miles everyday! I Walk her early in the morning I the summer to avoid the heat but she pushes me hard in the winter on our walks because she wants to run through the snow! You also ah e to be prepared for the shedding!! When they are blowing their coat, It's like getting a whole other dog when you brush them out.
I had 2 husky litter mates and acreage . Exercise problem solved. Oh, and they HATED snow. They were such babies and cried and whined when I attempted to make them go out in it. They were so funny and the absolute best!!!!!!!
I wonder if there is room in your brains to understand; that while I am only on Husky #2 (in Missouri no less) that she literally goes everywhere with me and is the bff most people can’t live up to. We don’t run 5k’s but we play and I have a nice big yard. Life with a dog is about interaction and companionship, that’s why you get a doge. People outside of your stereotypes and hateful words, find your comments ridiculous, and I’m one of them. I have spent over 60 hrs training, Luca (and her predecessor, Cinder), not once did they eat the couch, or anything else when I left them at home alone. Surely you all can’t be so narrow minded to think that a human or ANY dog will not adapt to anything they put their minds to. She is loved like a child and treated as if a grandchild by my parents. She doesn’t get boarded when I go out of town, she goes to their house or my brothers. It’s a responsible owner thing, and that’s what you should be preaching, instead of judgment.
I had a full blood husky female until she passed last May at 11 years old. have a sheperd /husky mix 12 years old neither one of them ever chewed up anything in the house.
Labs are great! They are smart, and loyal,....if you can keep them at home. They're Big-Time roamers. Unfortunately, they don't do all that well in the house. My black Lab, 'Captain Black' had a lethal tail, which was always sweeping back and forth. Unfortunately, he could clear a coffee table in a matter of just a few seconds. The Captain was the main reason why I happily switched from red wine to white wine. Oh, and the Captain sure could fart up a storm too. :D
My labs haven't been roamers. Good luck, I imagine. My yellow lab will come tell us that someone left the back gate open without leaving the back yard. She has no intention of going anywhere. I can let her off lead when I run with her and stays at my heels. Our black lab was very similar. If she left the back yard, it would be to come to the front door. Sweetest 70 pound lap dogs ever.
Load More Replies...Noo, yellow labs have infinity more brain cells than chocolate ones do!! Chocolate labs are the comedy extras that pop up during a normal litter (yes I know that's not actually how it works!! Jeez Louise!!)
Load More Replies...I've had labbies of the three colours, so I can confirm the sheer truth of this one.
Will eat all of the food. All of it. Theirs, yours, the cats, plastic bags if they have food in them.... There is no limit to the amount of food they'll consume.
Yeah. Mine would eat till they puked, then start right in again
Load More Replies...What they say about the colours is so true. Black intelligent, chocolate just mental, mines is 12 and still mental -and although I've never had a cream they say they are chewers.
All labs are the same breed. Their coats vary in colors, but not their personalities.
When I was growing up, we had three dogs. All Labs, yellow, chocolate, and black. And I can only say this is so true.
I've heard that Chocolate Labs are the most difficult behavior-wise, but mine is very laid back and chill. Never chewed up anything, doesn't run off, isn't aggressive, and very obedient. I couldn't have asked for a better dog.
We had a black lab. He was very chilled out, very obedient, not at all aggressive, very loving. Loved to chew on squeaky toys, but would never chew on anything he was not supposed to. My parents got him as a rescue dog. He was SO sweet and loving. We were heart broken when we had to put him to sleep at seven, as he became diabetic and went blind , and also had hip displasia (sp?) that was so bad, despite all the medical treatment we could afford, that would not allow him to walk without pain any longer. We could not allow him to suffer any longer. He was the best dog EVER. I would get a black lab any day again. He was the most loving dog. He loved to swim, and nothing bothered him, even our 16 year old cat who was a "grumpy old man."
Load More Replies...2 Dobermans used to bark furiously at me every morning as I walked to school bus. One morning I spoke to them. Then on, our routine was they would wait for me eagerly every morning, and I would stop and talk to them. They were happy to see me.
My dobie and the one I grew up (my little sister, lol) with were both 85 lb lapdogs. They were sweet as pie to us and everyone welcomed into our homes. But the moment any family member felt uncomfortable with a person or if anyone came into the yard uninvited, they became DOBERMANS right out of your worst nightmare. Never bit anyone, but each would run up to the problem or get between us and the problem. Ears up, hackles up, teeth bared with the “I am going to rip your face off” bark and attitude that would scare anyone to death. They were wonderful dogs.
I have been lucky to live with many Dobies throughout my life. Your sketch made me smile. They are also the ultimate velcro dog :-) fullsizeou...b-jpeg.jpg
I've had five. All 100% velcro. The most affectionate people-oriented breed I've known.
Load More Replies...I have 2 and if it is raining they refuse to get off the porch and will not pee until the rain stops. I love them
Load More Replies...My Doberman Ace was the sweetest, friendliest dog ever. He only growled at one person that I can remember, some traveling salesman that gave my mom a weird vibe. Ace would let babies crawl all over him and play with his ears and feet. He never bit us and was a 'puppy' long into his golden years. I miss you, Ace.
Nonono german Shepards are just floofy boofs, and squishy boopers
Totally not true for the German Shepherd my family and I had. We had a full blooded German Shepherd named Maya for 10 wonderful years. She passed away last May due to cancer. She never barked unless someone knocked on the door or she spotted deer in the backyard. She was so well behaved yet fun all at the same time. I miss her so much every single day. She was part of our family and not just a pet. She was loyal to her very core. Now what is accurate for most German Shepherds is that they shed ALL YEAR LONG. The shedding never ends.
The comment with the drawing is so wrong that it's unbelievable -- they are super intelligent and if they do not listen to you, it's because they consider themselve higher than you in their hierarchy ! HaHAHA -They wil only bark is they are neglected and totally bored because you are not clever enough to entertain them, otherwise they just bark to protect you. They are so full of love to everyonde who gives them love. In my lifetime up to now I had six of them.
So they don't only bark if neglected then? You just conflicted your own opinion... 😉
Load More Replies...I had a dog who was half shepherd, she never barked, except twice, once when my mom let her out and forgot to let her back in and she waited outside the door for half an hour before going Woo (not woof, it wasn’t even a full woof) and the other time was the same thing but when I forgot!
Upvoted purely for the mental image of the dog going "Woo" at the door! My old German Shepherd used to do the exact same Woo if he needed to go out for a Pee!!! 🤣
Load More Replies...I have had two in my lifetime, both so loyal and as a woman you feel safe walking them alone. When I have time for a dog I will without doubt get another one of this breed. Simply the best.
My Thor only barked if he had something important to say. He was a quick study. In three days I had him turning on the lights by hitting the switch with his paw. Very smart guy and he loved my mom. Thor had a really nice bed I got him but true to his breed, he chose to sleep in front of my mom's bedroom door on the floor.
sooo true that loves only one person and still won't listen to them :D although if I have a treat for him, then he is an amazing listener :D
Mine barks only if you come to my house or yard or you are drunk and talk to her on the streets or you bark first😉 Just to warn you😁 but yes, she loves me the most and sometimes I wonder if she has ears🤔 loving, loyal and loves food
Yesssss!! Mine HATES drunk ppl and what is about GSD's that make ppl want to bark at them?! They get triggered . This aside, loyal to the core but he IS a barker .
Load More Replies...EXACTLY!!!! Pits are given such a bad rap, but they were originally bred as "nanny dogs" to watch children. Mine is the best thing with children that I could possibly imagine! Max is a big baby and loves on and tolerates the kids till the end of the age!
Load More Replies...My neighbor has one. I think he got it for protection, but it will not even protect his house from birds or kittens.
we have pitties... best dogs...great Nanny Dogs, IoveabIe, goofy, Iove waIks, wiII do anything to be with their peopIe, sweet, gentIe, Iove to Iay in the sun and sIeep...
This is my favourite breed, unfortunately, I live in England, and yes I have spelt favourite right, the English way !!
Best dog in the world. My grand-dad had American pit bulls all his life because they were so smart, loyal and gentle with children (6 noisy rambunctious hooligans). Breed with an undeserved bad rap.
I've never met a neurotic mess pitty. They've either been ultra friendly or ultra happy.
Every pet Pitbull I have known was a Love Bug Supreme. Mine was the sweetest girlfriend on the planet
big babies :-). i had a chihuahua once and met a great dane. my chihuahua scared him to death!
I'm not surprised, with the number of u checked vicious chihuahuas around that have followed my large dog around chewing on his ankles while the 'owners' go "aww isn't that cute" my dog is scared to death of if those sharp tooth beasties too!!
Load More Replies...How about that back-up & sit on the chair, the couch or you lap, with that boney butt? big-ow
Load More Replies...front and back ends do not communicate. the tail leaves bruises just by wagging. big and dopey but they love you so it doesn't matter
one estatic jump registers on the Richter scale too :)
Load More Replies...A total shedding machine. I have a harlequin and it’s like living in a snow globe every time she moves. The biggest baby going just wants to be loved and love you back.
Their shedded hair feels like a needle, stabbing upwards through the upholstery!
Load More Replies...you forgot "attempts to be a lapdog, despite being far larger than the laps they attempt to utilise.
Drool and water on a tile floor makes for some interesting break dancing!
There needs to be a hahaha/LOL button for some of these comments!
Load More Replies...My dog loves to play with the rottweiler mix down the street. He looks like a purebreed, like no sign of the dalmation or the mastiff in him. Everytime he sees our dog he jumps up and down like a little puppy.
Oh please film it and upload it to YouTube, it would make loads of people very happy to see this 💕
Load More Replies...Definitely scared of leaves! And ironing boards, vacuum cleaners and pet rats. Can hear a fridge door open from approx 1 mile away. Will eat literally anything! Mine also thinks that she's a lot smaller than she is, and tries to sneak up on my lap. A 8 stone rottie just can't sneak up. Fiercely loyal and protective of her family- but can be bribed with yoghurt
I had two I too off the owners hands (he was going to shoot them because he was moving and didnt want to deal with rabies shots...asshat)...boots, the male, was big, dumb, and happy- and completely untrained. smokey, on the other hand, was a female who had been trained well- she only barked when necessary- when i heard her bark, i got the gun. boots would bark if his butt itched. I still miss the two goofballs, and Im glad i told the owner to f**k off and took em!
I raised and trained Rotties for obedience. I also fostered Pugs. The Pugs (9) could go up to the rotties and take a toy away right from the mouth. To see one Rottie and 4 Pugs piled up and sleeping all together is heart warming. Rotties AND Pugs , like all dogs, have to have a leader (alpha) they can follow. They then learn what is acceptable behavior and what isn't. A chip monk (ground squirrel) scared them also. LOVE THIS PORTRAYAL OF A ROTTIE!!!! KUDOS!
A friend hat a rottweiler most of his life. His cats bullied her. All they had to do was look at her and she'd go running. I felt bad for the dog, but on the other hand, it was really funny to see a dog that size intimidated by a 8 pound cat.
My brothers' dog "Robert DeNiro, aka Bobbie" is our unofficial GoodWill Ambassador for the ROTTWEILER breed. He's just a big dumb kid and absolutely LOVES everyone! When I take him for walks, I have to remind him that I'M walking HIM. He looks so intimidating, but can easily be had with a belly rub or Bacon Snack.
The Yorkshire terrier will also show its affection by nipping your ankles. They have teeth sharp enough to draw blood at every nip. (Don't tell me that I should break them of that habit, please -- they're not my dogs but a friend's.)
I had a friend that bred Yorkies, they we're all terrors. After I fell down the stairs due to them biting my ankles, I never went back!
Load More Replies...my yorkie was kept in a cage the 1st 4 months of his life :( so he hates being picked up and sometimes even loved on...he pulls back, like he feels like he doesn't deserve the love :( it's heartbreaking...he will not get on your lap, but he will snuggle NEXT to you...sweet boy is going to be 14 this year...and he is my heart <3 20170823_1...3e15f2.jpg
Have had 4 over the years and all separate irreplaceable characters.
Load More Replies...Love my Yorkie. We trained him NOT to bark but he "gruffs" at the window, wanting desperately to bark at the dogs walking by. He likes attention, but on his terms and not too much! Too much attention and he'll walk off and go lay by himself, away from me. At first this behavior was disconcerting, but I've grown accustomed to it. ;) He's never bit anyone's ankles, although he did chase a jogger... once! I was horrified. He's a great little guard dog, a wonder to hike with... he just goes and goes and can't imagine life without him. copper-5a8...28922c.jpg
mine didn't bark for 5 months i didn't know he could bark, he still does not bark
Load More Replies...My yorkie begs to be picked up, but runs from me when I reach for her. I taught her when she was young not to bite and she never bites anyone. She rarely barks. But she is always getting in to something and is always on an adventure but she is most certainly loved by all who know her.
Territorial, heart of a lion, napoleon syndrome, fussy eaters, funny, fast, and cat like in many ways.
I have a half Yorkie and Half Maltese, A MORKIE. So far she loves being on my lap when not playing
I also have a Morkie.He is 2 1/2.he is always in my lap then when hes napping I will go into the den and start softly playing the piano and here he comeshe jumps up on my leg and after about the 5th time he will let me pick him up and he loves to play the piano. After about 3-5 minutes he passes smooth out on the keys. Its quite adorable;> hes my love
Load More Replies...I have one, and she would sit on my lap all day if I would sit still!!! lol :)
Still miss ours. He was awesome. Never really had to train him and he listened perfectly. Would just walk near you and come when called. Kinda obsessed about bananas and would do anything for 1. (Stole a whole bunch of the table once... Silly dog) He hated water so when it was bath time, I would just get in the shower with him and close the door. He loved getting brushed and groomed though.
my son has a Bernese X Lab..every time l go over she's all over me for cuddles..insists that she can fit on my lap, chuckles..she's now hit full height and is starting to fill out..she's my grand-fur-baby..
But if you can't pick your big baby up, it's obvious that you then sit on the floor and cuddle them up to your lap! Love these dogs :)
Lol. Biggest lap dog ever. I have never had a bad day since my furry Baby came into my life❤️ She just turned 10!!
Most wonderful breed but the drawback is that they rarely have long healthy lives. Ours wonderful Bernie was I’ll for 6.5 of his 8 years which broke our hearts. I’ve only had one friend with a healthy Berner.
There's a swiss saying about berners: "Three years a puppy, three years a good dog, three years an old dog and the rest is a gift." But it's sad that they usually don't live much longer and arent always healthy. Ours also suffered from illnesses from the start but he still had a good life. Still very playfull and loving untill the end. Even when his body was giving up, he would still try to get up, his mind set on playing with his humans.
Load More Replies...Don't forget that you can almost make another dog on the amount they shed, but they're worth it. They're so sweet and cuddly.
HA! Me and my man just laugh at the fact that our clothing decisions are effected by this insane amount of shedding.
Load More Replies...I have a Chug( Chihuahua/Pug) the most food obsessed loudmouth I've ever met...and unfortunately she also got the Pug gas too- thankfully she's an absolute love muffin champion cutie so it all balances out in the ends (pun intended)
I have a Puggle (pug/beagle) all the food obsession and stench of a pug with the hunting nose and loud voice of a beagle. Also the most cuddly dog I've ever met!!
Load More Replies...The most frustrating ball of complete lack of self awareness that I just can't live without. Can hear the fridge door open from 7.5 miles away.
Pugs are the breed that, when awaken by people who snore, gives you the look of an animal who had not slept in 24 hours, but was highly annoyed that your snoring woke them. Constant snorers, our third pug is the worst snorer we ever had and is just adorable as she looks at you wide awake with her brown eyes and snores. They are poor swimmers and if you have one that enjoys the water as one of ours did, she will swim no higher than a fuzzy crocodile!
Took a 15 minute walk, now gonna sleep for 11 hours. Snoring the whole time
Five minutes after dinner, our pugs are wearing “we’ve been starved for weeks” faces and looking at everyone with pathetic eyes🤪😂😆🤪😂😆
I rescued my pugs, and the last boy, who I got to have for 10 years, died in October. When I got him, he had heart worm, his ears were chewed away by maggots, and he had been branded with a hot poker, right on his forehead. He was the dog love of my life, and while I have other dogs, and I love them dearly, he was the last pug for me.
Can be bossy little things. They can and will just keep on pushing. So cute to see however they need to learn also, who the leader is. If not, you can have little bundles of love that will drive you "NUTS" at times!!!
My sister-in-law has the cutest black Pug named Pugsley. I just love her to death and I always threaten to take her home with me whenever we go to their house. She's adorable!
Also Food machine, also needs unlimited times of trecking unless it's hot.
“Would like every genre except rap and country.” SPIRIT ANIMAL!!!
While that may be true.. BALL.... must play ball 29x7.. ball all day, ball all night.. in between pats and face hugs.
I've always wanted a goldie! That'll be the first thing I do with my first paycheck.
In case you didn't see my profile picture... (She's mine)
Load More Replies...Ball all day and all night. fetch ball. bring it back.. push ball across table with snot to on of his humans... no see it... try 2nd human... or push it more... throw it at owner... wag tongue and tail... get pats.. more pats, more hugs.. squirrel ... no wait, ball... no pats.. food. snacks... never sleep. Owner one of his humans leaves house sulks, needs Prozac then don't eat for 3 days then eat 4 bowls of food to play ball... On return, acts like human is Prodicol son returning from long lost mission to Mars. Human leaves to take out trash, repeat. Follow into bathroom.. just in case there is a second entrance dog didn't find for his human to escape (or be snatched)... Protect human like highly trained police dog. Eat anyone (or act as if) comes close to door. Then get even more pats when they are made part of the pack.
I've often said, when I move to the country I am going to get a Goldie! Such warm sweet dogs!
I think they would love the type of country music that is about relationships. I think Holly Williams' "Waiting on June" would be their favorite song.
My boy likes some country music, such as Rascal Flatts and the Dixie Chicks. The relationship type stuff as you say!
Load More Replies...lets face it, that would'nt take much, would it
Load More Replies...Have had 2 toy poodles totally amazing intelligent loyal friendly and they dont shed!!
Poodles also have a sense of humor - they’ll prank you if they think they can get away with it, and sometimes even if they can’t. Also talkative and a bit opinionated, but still so lovable.
Used to have a Toy Poodle. Sweet little Guy that wrapped us around his paws. Miss him terribly.
Also, I am smart enough to notice that your MSN dalliance did not mention us. That will not happen again. When one spends as much time with hair dressers as we do, you know we have a network, and you know we can find you. ... and those rumors about us using foo foo to hide the fact that we are really barbaric calculating German water dogs is not true. You got it!!!!
Oops, sorry I think by dog was tapping out some code. I am trying to erase it, but don't know how. Some kids spiked her filet mignon with Adderall and every since things have been kind of scary. Sshh, she's comin......
Load More Replies...lol.. Had Poodle who could and did speak a few English words .. those she could get her mouth around. I worked her on hand signals. But she would turn her back on my Mom when Mom tried using them. She ignored my Dad completely. No matter how much he bellowed. Extremely intelligent Canine.
This whole doodle craze has gotten out of hand. To many backyard breeders cranking them out to make big bucks. Yes, they’re cute as can be as puppies, (what puppy isn’t cute?),, but all of the ones I’ve seen are in need of obiedence training and more exercise.
People don't realize that Poodles were created as hunting dogs. They need a certain amount of activity/stimulation. If they don't get it, they create their own fun. which is either really cute or really annoying depending on what they do.
Load More Replies...not true! Our goldendoodle wants nothing more than to please us, and she's smart enough to understand pretty much everything we say :)
The border collie needs to have work to do or it will be neurotic. If you don't have time to spend training your dog, get something less intelligent. Sometimes a border collie will herd your kids to keep them from getting separated from you.
They're great if you have kids. You always know where the kids are because the dog has them contained in a circle. Loved ours.
Our collie cross used to "round up" the adults...
Load More Replies...I have a Border Collie and I can promise you this is true. Shilo my dog is perpetual motion. He's either 100 miles an hour or asleep. But the amount of love and loyalty and true friendship you get from a Border Collie is second to none.
LOL, as soon as you open your eyes, there she is with a ball. Oh, you don't want the ball? O.k., Here is a Squeaky toy. Not that one? Ah, here is a rope..... Plays non-stop, No eye contact, No eye contact....
OMG you just described my border collie, Jet! If you ignore him you’ll have 50 different toys on the couch beside you! 😂
Load More Replies...They're for herding, not "toiling in the fields" like produce farmers!
My poor BC got a blister on his paw once and I didn't know till the blood tracks were found. Will actually run even when bleeding.
My friends stepmum has one that doesn't get enough exercise. One day when we took him out we were throwing his rubber you for him until we realised that he got to play with it so rarely his mouth was bleeding :'( the step sister has grown up and learnt to drive and now does agility and fly ball with him so he doesn't get into such a state anymore...
Load More Replies...I've had several Border Collies. Wonderful dogs. My current dogs have aged. The oldest is 14 and had to retire when she was 10 because her knees are bad. My 12 year old will be retiring in March. It's breaking my heart, but it's time to stop working. He's just not capable anymore. He's been a wonderful dog too.
My stepfather got a purebred, registered, papered, English Bulldog with Champion bloodlines, so he learned how to show her. Took her around to all the Conformation Shows for the several years until she won enough to become a Champion. Then he retired her from showing. Searched for and found an equivalent Champion male, bred her, she had 4 puppies, he sold three of them and kept the fourth. Bulldogs don't usually live as long as many of the other breeds because of several health problems. But, he got to live with them for the about 10 years. They snort & snore like someone else mentioned, but the very worse thing that our family noticed about them is that they can clear a room, sometimes half a house with just one little FART!!!
I had an American Bulldog for 12 years. Sweetest girl ever. Biggest coward too lol.
Agreed; plus my AB is the most spoiled child in the household, mainly because of that sweet and gentle nature, but also because nobody can stand to see her pout and sulk when told "no". fav-5a8f89...3ee972.jpg
My bulldog was so precious. He was always so even tempered and good natured. Got along with people/ other dogs and just wanted to please. Super smart - best in his puppy class. He could be very stubborn though.
Actually, it was the good dog who saved the tiny, innocent creature from the mean cat.
Load More Replies...Tsundere lol that actually sums it up pretty well. Mine sometimes wants to be pet hard and long, but mostly she'll lay down somewhere close and love you from a distance - just don't touch her or she'll leave.
Sounds like my cat. Wants love until she doesn't!
Load More Replies...I owned a rehomed Akita. He'd been sold to a small farm as a pup, the people were warned to keep him penned away from any small farm animals or keep them in an Akita proof pen. They forgot! And one day after leaving the farm for the day and the dog running loose 'guarding' the house. They came home to find most of their expensive flock of chickens dead. And since they were planning on raising said chickens, they gave the dog back to the breeder. Who obedience trained him and sold him to me, I guess our personalities just meshed because I never say any of the bad traits others have mentioned. I'm not one to continually pet an animal, if he asked to be petted I petted him, then stopped when he lay down. If I was home he was with me, if I was at work he was in his outside kennel, that I had built special for him, 8 ft high x 10 ft square, & a dog house right in the middle so he couldn't use the top of it to jump his fence. He managed to get out & he go look for me.
Sounds like a perfect home for an Akita. The previous owners were idiots.
Load More Replies...I suddenly thought of Hachikō the Akita. Everyday he returned to the the last place he saw his deceased owner and he did it for 12 years. Sad story.
Weeeell, the few dog professionals, I know call this behaviour 'thorough conditioning' rather than undying love - but the latter makes for the better movie, of course ;-)
Load More Replies...Really only shed twice a year, but literally explode fur when they do. Will eat through a door if spooked. Easily spooked.
Very easily spooked, and will run home right away when it happens - and nothing can stop them. Can make another dog or two from their fur when it sheds. I actually have a cushion that is just a pillowcase full of her fur - it's really nice.
Load More Replies...When I was four an akita bit me in the face, blood was pouring out of my mouth and I had to get stitches, still got some scars too...BUT YEAH THEY'RE GREAT! (just kidding, just kidding, I'm not that close minded. I love dogs so much but unfortunately I have a phobia of akitas now.)
My boy is this exactly. I love him so much. xD Gentle dummy. Daww-5a8b8...8b5024.jpg
Isn’t that the truth about Akitas! I have 3 Akita fur babies wouldn’t trade them and all their threads of fur for anything!🐕🐕🐕😊💜💜💜
Been fortunate to have known 4 Akitas...not a better breed around...do not recommend them though...they are for people who know dogs...never known a jumpy one...mine would all die for me...but they have all been my BEST friend ever...
Akita, sigh... our heart dog, Shadie. Complicated, but so loving and devoted to us.
But they are also pretty good at getting other threats to 100% die for you.
Just adopted an old man doxie with no teeth. Jef is right, he will eat rabbit poops, frozen bread in the yard for the birds, anything off the floor. He doesn't look to see what it is, he just gulps it down.
Have an old deaf/blind doxie, his routine is to troll the kitchen 3+ times a day, cleaning up every little crumb he can sniff out!
Load More Replies...The most distinctive characteristic I've noticed about dachshunds is that they will not stop eating. They scavenge and hunt all the time, and will eat any nasty thing they come across. They need to be slender or their backs give out (it is VERY dangerous for them to be overweight), but they are hungry all the time. I feel sorry for them.
I have 3 dachshunds (they're like potato chips, can't have just one) and if it's raining they will NOT go outside. They'll look straight at you and pee on the rug if it's raining. "Whatcha gonna do about it, huh?" But if the weather's fine, they'll go in the back yard and dig tunnels into the next county.
I had a friend watch mine once when I was out of town. She went grocery shopping and carried in a load of stuff, sat it on the floor in the kitchen and then went back to her car to get more. Big mistake. Luckily she thought it was funny, but that dog opened every bag she could in 1 minute and ate like a little queen. Personality saved her butt many times.
We had a Mini Weenie named Sassy. She was the funniest, loudest, sweetest little thing. Barked at air and loved attention. She thought she was a "big dog" and would try to take on the Samoyed that lived next door. She was a master at honking our car horns and loved having "Sing-a-longs" with her best buddy, our Cockatiel Kemo. God, I miss that little dog.
Best dogs ever! We've owned 6, including one rescu, and one re-homed. I know that are prone to back injuries, and I've had 2 that have been treated with NSAIDS for back pain, but I've never had one go down in their back. Handle with care! When treated well they are the sweetest, most loving, and exuberant dogs!
They are the best doggies. Funny as hell and little hellions to boot!
Load More Replies...Our garbage can will eat everything. And I mean everything. Brought him to ER Vet because he ate a cigarette. Tobacco is toxic for dogs. Hws made to throw up. Fantastic, grass, pieced of twigs from neighbors huge tree, , feathers and bird bones!
I have one that thinks hes as big as a clydesdale horse, can be as miserable as a rattlesnake with a toothache, loves my husband and thinks I am no better than a cat turd...and will eat whatever he can get in his mouth...
I have one that thinks hes as big as a clydesdale horse, as miserable as a rattlesnake who has just had someone pull out a fang yet loves my husband and thinks i am no better than a cat turd... Absolute truth oh ya and will eat A N Y T H I N G
There are a few other things.... like... will bark at everything..themselves,wind leaves and even if you don't have a lap or are in bed they will try and find a place to lay down on top of you...btw... small excitable bladders... need eternal access from their indoor (yes yours) dog house or you need to get exercise letting them out every 12-15 min....
"BorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBork"
Mine is a sweet pea.. no barking , love everybody around and always want hugs and kisses...
Mine is a same way. He's my first and he was a runt one. Love this little guy
Load More Replies...Difference between "rip your face off" and the exact opposite is socialization. Socialized chihuahuas are sweethearts. Unsocialized chihuahuas are more likely to bite you than any other breed.
This so much. I have an Akita, and she is an absolute sweetheart that won't ever get into a fight with another dog even if they go at her and at most will bark at people from a distance if she's afraid of them. Akitas are known for attacking both people and dogs out of nowhere without warning and I've seen some who have to go for walks with muzzles. It's all about getting them socialized and used to as many different dogs and people as you can.
Load More Replies...Not all are like that, I have 2 and they are very sweat, of course being so smal they have to protect them selves and “warn the enemies” by barking.
Exactly. People behave aggressively toward little dogs without knowing it, doing things they would never do to a larger dog. They pick them up without warning, lean over them (dogs in general find this intimidating, but imagine if the Sears Tower leaned over you...it would be terrifying! Always sit down on the ground or squat down to the dog's level if you want to interact with them. Bending forward is very scary from underneath.) The other reason small dogs get a bad rap is because people ignore or simply don't understand the ways dogs tell us they are uncomfortable or afraid. In order of increasing fear: yawning, licking their lips, flattening their ears, looking at you sideways, and of course growling (which is often missed with little dogs because it can be quiet or is more high-pitched than many people think a growl will be) are all signs that the dog is afraid. Chihuahuas are wonderful dogs, we just need to pay attention to what they are telling us, not just what we tell then.
Load More Replies...The trembling thing is true and hilarious. They basically vibrate
I’ve had my first little one for about a year and it took me awhile to realize she wasn’t freaking out over EVERYTHING she was just sniffing but she’s so tiny it makes her whole body shake 😊.
Load More Replies...Attacking any poor dog that happens to walk past just because it's bigger while the owner looks on going "aww how cute" :(
Load More Replies...My sister has one that will constantly growl, bare its teeth and try to bite u...but then decide to sit on your lap...just don't try to touch him or u will lose a hand. My Chihuahua will bark his head off the minute ANYONE walks through the door...even US but the minute anyone picks him up he is all nervous love
According to these descriptions, most of these breeds should not be house pets.
They're not made for it and need lots of exercise in open fields. But you can keep them as house pets just fine if you can exercise them well often. The point is that they're not meant to be locked up in small spaces most of the time like a lot of dogs end up being - and some breeds are definitely made for that.
Load More Replies...Have any of you people ever owned a Newf? First of all, they are very mellow and sedentary. They do NOT require a lot of space and room to run. Second, there are "dry mouth" variations that drool considerably less. Third, they are extremely intelligent - and most are easy to train. They grow very quickly, gaining about 4 lbs a week as puppies, so you MUST begin training at a very young age. And mine have NEVER jumped up on people!
I have a newfie! Love him. Wouldn't have another breed. Super smart and so loving!
Well, yes. This is pretty much my Maxim. That last one, particularly: He spends most of every day thinking about me, and how he can be the best boi ever and make me happy...never realizing he is already the best boi ever.
Ugh .... Mine comes over every time I leave for work and wipes his nose over my pants or jacket, then he asks me to kiss him ...
"Drooled out most of their brain cells" OMG YES! Growing up, our neighbour had one and it was the sweetest little dum-dum. Well, not little, but very sweet. And soooo dumb.
i love how even with all of these detestable qualities, they still have one good thing going for them. even though most of the time its loyalty and love based.
You're thinking about akitas. Shibas (mostly) like petting. Akitas are like "no way, dude" as they slip just out of your reach. Not fan of strangers.
I have a Shiba and he definitely has a "don't touch me, bro" attitude a lot of the time. He will get up and leave the bed in the middle of the night if you pet him or move too much. lol
Load More Replies...Smart, will learn all the tricks, and then use them to plot your doom!!!!
Majestic Shibas are the best plus not screaming singing plus soooo cute
it's definitely screaming xD Try being woken up in the middle of the night by car brake squealing noises and realizing it's your shiba barking at a bush across the street lol
Load More Replies...More like "thinks it's a cat" and allows petting, but only on their terms.
They also shed enough fur in a week (all year round) to make a new cover for the sofa. Describe as a "dumb blond".
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That's all that has to be said... other than ruler of the universe. I have a Bichon mix, wonderful dogs :)
Load More Replies..."Sentient dust bunny; utterly useless in every capacity except as a little poop maker."
Lol. My husband would SO agree with you. Says he can't understand where it all comes from :)
Load More Replies...One of the best. Guinness lived to 14 1/2, loved kids, adults and other dogs. Smart, very smart. Able to learn new tricks his whole life.
My aunt's bichon knew the name of every one of her toys and would fetch what was asked for.
Load More Replies...Love our Bichon, rescue. Good as gold. Friendly, and is only happy when all 3 of us are at home!
I have a Bichon. Make it a game and they'll do anything you want. Knows every word I say, knows what I mean when I spell them, and knows how to count. Smart cloud if you ask me.
Enchanted cloud turds that even though they make messes sometimes, you forgive them because they’re so goddamn adorable.
Bichons are not really dogs...they are furry babies and cheeky children with 4 legs...and you Can't even tell them off because one look from them is worse than the threat of Childline.
I've come to know boxers as social dogs that love to play and hug...
But then a car drives past the street over and they flip out
Load More Replies...You got to remember that a lot of bowers have their tails chopped off at birth. A dogs tail is one of their biggest ways of communication. Don't doc tails or cut ears! Its animal cruelty!
Only breed of dog with a sense of humour. Will defend its family to the death!
My Boxer lived his last days in a Farm : he thought he was a hunter and hunted guinea hens all over the farm ...and brought them dead to my feet .... thought the female goat was his buddy ...goat did not like him .... and learned to jump fences ....
Boxer is the best dog, they may be a bit jealous or overprotective in front of other dogs when i take him to walk but its an angel to any other human being or equaly friendly doggo
Whoever came up with this description obviously never had a boxer. The are the friendliest, most loving dog ever.
They mean that they don't know how to socialize. They always come on too strong, which can send the wrong signals to other dogs (they think they are being aggressive when all they want to do is play).
Load More Replies...My Úrsula was a very social lady. Aways ready to play with a human or other dog.
Endless barker, always cold, always hungry, lives in its own world.
Sorry, mine is a gem in every way, got him from the pound at 7 years, fixed him,removed most of his teeth (all gone now 6 years later) pure gentleman and doesn't bark other than at the tv when animals come on. He is #2 out of many rescues I had,#1 was a mutt from the pound also,my 1st 40 years ago.
Load More Replies...We had a little white maltese, and the only person it would bark at was my husband (now ex!) I suppose he knew something about the jerk that I found out after 30 years...eh?! LOL! Smart dog!
i have had 2 Maltese one named Maggie she died Christmas eve by being hit by a drunk driver sweetest dog i ever had now i have a Maltese named Gracie they are easy to teach tricks to and are very loyal and loving dogs they now when you need to be loved when you are sad
The point i've noticed in all of these is it doesn't matter what dog you get, the main issues illustrated are problems encountered by owners who aren't properly prepared to deal with the dogs they've bought. There are a lot of comments from people who disagree with the descriptions but these seem to come from people who know the breed. These cute pictures shouldn't help you decide what dog to get, the comments below and wether you think you can provide the right conditions for the dog to be happy should be.
This little punk barely barks! She's all fun and love. IMG_1475-5...73dcdc.jpg
Wow! Shane yours looks just like my little maltese. We have a serious barker sometimes, she protects us from wind, branches moving, and tiny robins. But like yours, ours just loves to be loved.
Load More Replies...Love our Maltese. Doesn't bark except when the lettercarrier put mail through the mail slot. They have been playing this game for awhile. Cuddles, loves his belly rubbed. Loves us completely.
My Maltese is polite, loving, funny, and only barks when someone knocks on our door. She was a rescue at 4 months and has been a perfect dog💕
In my seventy plus years, I have always been a dog lover/owner. Big dogs, medium dogs, and small ones. But when I got my first shih-tzu I've never looked back since. They're very energetic, love kids, easy to hold, and the most expensive part to them is the grooming every 6-7 weeks. They don't eat a lot, and best of all, they don't leave big piles that need cleaning up. Oh, and they look like hairy little children, in need of affection. I love my CharlieK. Period!
And they DON'T stink. Best doggies Eva! Right?! Heckin the best.
Load More Replies...So a couple goes to a zoo. The only animal there is a dog. It was a shih tzu (s**t zoo)
Shih Tzu's are the most non-like dogs ever. I'm thinking they're a cat in disguise. "What? Go for a walk? But it's cold out there! No thanks, I'd rather just stay in bed."
Wait...stinky? No.... I mean I give mine a bath like once every 2 months sometimes and they smell great. They don't shed, they are hypoallergenic, plus they are ewoks. So.... Yeah. Wrong. If they're stinky, you probably are too. Bathe ur dog at LEAST every 2 months .. Stinky?! They're KNOWN to not stink..????? I'm so confused because the others are so spot on....
I inherited my Little guy and couldn't believe how much I fell in love, Stinky?? No just spoiled rotten and they demand to be spoiled, smarter than the average dog, has a routine and demands we follow it.
We have an imperial shih tzu . They're absolutely the best. Don't chew up things. Very smart. Don't shed. And they don't smell near as bad as some other breeds. Ours is 6 years old and still just as energetic as when she was a puppy. And very great with children. When she was a puppy we used to take her in a little doggy purse to church, afraid to leave her alone at home. And she would just sleep the entire time. Would recommend to anyone
I have a ShiTzu . He the sweetest little guy. Very lay back and zen. Could care less about other animals. Loves meeting new people. Extremely friendly. Love my little guy forever
My Olivia is my First Shih-tzu. Dingy as all get out but love her some much. My husband says if she was a light bulb she would only be a 15watt. That porch light is a flickerin. I want another!!! 18698300_1...6398b5.jpg
Very cute. But you missed Chow Chow, my favorite breed. Probably beacause I also like cats =]
That's interesting. I've always said Shar Pei have the personality of a cat.
Load More Replies...Ridgebacks: luxury-loving couch whores. Looks around behind TV to find animal on screen. Worried about you.
Naaa, you never met a greyhound before... They run, run, freak out running, go on running and will come back... for food! Love my freaky, faithful greyhounds!
Yall missed Miniature Schnauzers. The majority of the havr Napoleon complexes. Scared to death of Shadows but will attempt to take down dogs 10 times their size or are super social. There's no middle ground. Exceptional singers.
Ahhh, too bad they didn't include the royal Beagle in this series. I guess a hound dog is the closest to the beagle. I have a beagle and he's the best dog I've ever had. Don't ever want any other breed, EVER! He's sweet, funny, mischievous, good with other dogs, cats, and kids, and eats anything. Also, can sing (croon, bay, howl), like Frank Sinatra. No, better than Frank! Best. Dog. Breed. EVER!
Beagles.are definitely hounds, all you have to do is listen to them, or put a rabbit in their view, lol.
Load More Replies...Hound doggie: Must help with everything -- which means nose is stuck into your sock as you are putting it on, or your underwear. Teach them "DON'T EAT" when outside. It will keep them from eating everything they stick their noses into.
I LOVE my four-legged children! They never demand anything but love and affection, which they return with interest. And they will love you, no matter who, or what, you are. 00-Yep-5a8...9e0ffb.gif
lucky for you! mine demands the food right out of your mouth. no, not that food, that ones gross. the one that's in your mouth right now. no no once you take it out of your mouth it's not the one in your mouth anymore!! can i eat it directly from your mouth? no? why not!!!
Load More Replies...BEAGLE-
*LET ME SING YOU THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE!
*Farts and is proud of it
*Every brain cell devoted to the finding of edibles
*Have you heard the song of my people yet? 26169297_1...6753ae.jpg
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
*Your lap looks big enough for me!
*Thinks it is fearsome
*Is afraid of its own farts
*GOOFY GOOF GOOF GOOF GOOF GOOF! IMG_0492-5...c55b7f.jpg
They forgot a few: Beagles -loving and lovable -bad singers -a stomach with four feet Pointer: -like to "find" things, particularly what you thought you hid well - more hair than Beyoncé's wig room -can run for *days* Schnauzers: -more stubborn than dachshunds - smarter than they act Dalmatian: -laid back, friendly, family dog OR -spastic guard dog NOTHING in between
where's the pommies???? :) we are currently trapped at home with 5 of them... (3 are ours, all rescues.. and 2 more are fosters.. 13 yrs old, toothless and grumpy, 10 yrs old, neurotic, pstd love muffin at home, but don't dare thing you can hold him... 5 months old no fear, part goat... and the 2 fosters, abt a year, pulled from a puppy mill, just want everyone to love them, but have no manners to speak of....)
Yes! My dad has a Jack Russell Terrier and he's very similar to a rat terrier. He's extremely possessive of Dad to the point where we have to lock him downstairs when the grandkids come over, otherwise he attacks them!
Load More Replies...Very cute so many so spot on. What about Australian Cattle Dogs? Don't they rate?
I LOVE my four-legged children! They never demand anything but love and affection, which they return with interest. And they will love you, no matter who, or what, you are. 00-Yep-5a8...9e0ffb.gif
lucky for you! mine demands the food right out of your mouth. no, not that food, that ones gross. the one that's in your mouth right now. no no once you take it out of your mouth it's not the one in your mouth anymore!! can i eat it directly from your mouth? no? why not!!!
Load More Replies...BEAGLE-
*LET ME SING YOU THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE!
*Farts and is proud of it
*Every brain cell devoted to the finding of edibles
*Have you heard the song of my people yet? 26169297_1...6753ae.jpg
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
*Your lap looks big enough for me!
*Thinks it is fearsome
*Is afraid of its own farts
*GOOFY GOOF GOOF GOOF GOOF GOOF! IMG_0492-5...c55b7f.jpg
They forgot a few: Beagles -loving and lovable -bad singers -a stomach with four feet Pointer: -like to "find" things, particularly what you thought you hid well - more hair than Beyoncé's wig room -can run for *days* Schnauzers: -more stubborn than dachshunds - smarter than they act Dalmatian: -laid back, friendly, family dog OR -spastic guard dog NOTHING in between
where's the pommies???? :) we are currently trapped at home with 5 of them... (3 are ours, all rescues.. and 2 more are fosters.. 13 yrs old, toothless and grumpy, 10 yrs old, neurotic, pstd love muffin at home, but don't dare thing you can hold him... 5 months old no fear, part goat... and the 2 fosters, abt a year, pulled from a puppy mill, just want everyone to love them, but have no manners to speak of....)
Yes! My dad has a Jack Russell Terrier and he's very similar to a rat terrier. He's extremely possessive of Dad to the point where we have to lock him downstairs when the grandkids come over, otherwise he attacks them!
Load More Replies...Very cute so many so spot on. What about Australian Cattle Dogs? Don't they rate?
