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.
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...Most labs learn tricks pretty well. I might adopt a big dog, but it is hard to keep them from overheating in the hot climate where I live (southern Arizona).
Labrador Friends of Arizona. I got two rescues from there when I was in Arizona. Amazing organization and amazing dogs.
Load More Replies...This is right on. When they wag their tails, it feels like you've been hit by a dragon tail. It'll take you out. Love them all.
I have a chocolate lab /springer spaniel cross, she looks like a small brown labrador, but bounces about like a springer. She is completely mad but hilarious and loving
My yellow lab was always close by. In the yard, taking a walk off lead or in the house. A super people lover. He thought campgrounds existed just so people could congregate to adore him. He was a very special dog.
Some of you have met Milton our chocolate lab and will most likely agree with the description. 😂
I have a yellow Lab named Bailey - he reminded me of Bailey's Irish Creme and came home to us just a few days before St. Pat's Day. - Food machine is an understatement!
OOpssss you forgot silver Lab - also a food machine and attempts to leap tall buildings with a single bound but the building has to be underwater!
My friend's yellow lab used to chew on rocks to a point where her teeth turned into nubs. And yeah, she would run off aimlessly. She was super friendly for sure but definitely not the brightest bulb in the room.
My friend's yellow lab used to chew on rocks to a point where her teeth ended up being little nubs. Super friendly but definitely not the bright bulb in the room.
Unfortunately it seems that labs are often(of course not always) chosen by lazy people who just want a nice friendly something to cuddle which ends up with awfully overweight, excessively hyper(at least in the short time they're outdoors), very rude and unceremonious(I've literally had to pick my poor old dachshund up and carry him away in my arms while pushing the lab away on multiple occasions because the lab wanted to play, didn't understand his pushes were literally hurting my dog and didn't understand "NO") dog that doesn't listen to anyone and anything(mainly because their owners' only way of training them is going all "oh oh oh aww my sweetie bad, bad boy! Very bad boy awwww my sweetie let me kiss you..."). It's actually really sad because I know how smart, loyal and amazing they can be and it's just sad to see them like that. If one wants a cuddly sofa pillow, they should get a cute sofa pillow, not a dog. Not even a lab.
Add some honey to the Lab nature. They are also the sweetest dogs in the world. They will lick you to pieces if you let them. My husband left for a couple of days, came back and got a 15 minute bath on his head - he looked like he took a shower. Labs also love other species. I found a pet bunny of mine with wet fur every which way - my Lab gave the bunny a bath, too. The bunny just wondered what happened, but wasn't scared of that dog.
My chocolate must identify as a black lab. He is so laid back. Always up your bum outside. My yellow was smart as a whip! If I dropped something she brought it to me, took beer to daddy, opened the laundry door, it had a regular handle on it!
Mine is black with whippet in him...but hes definitely into food. And i like what Julia Wolfe said....i throw food off my plate to the cat (even tho he wont eat it but wont leave me alone til i do) and all i gotta tell my lab to do is go cuz he wont eat it and he knows. If he doesnt see it...as hes gettin older....all i gotta do is point in its direction or make a circle with my finger and say u missed it...he goes right to where im pointing...ive had alot of dogs in my life, he has by far been the smartest. He rarely roams n loves everybody, every cat, kids, mail lady, company, people hes never met, but other dogs he hates with a passion. Not sure if this is the whippet in him. N he has 100 nicknames n knows every one lol. N he gets his massage once a week n so every time i go to pet him, he thinks its time haha...and rolls over. He hates his nails cut at the vet n we had to have 4 people hold him down. He lets me do it tho. Complete trust between us. Love my poochie!
OK guys let's do this: I am the friendly yellow lab that has a brown lab brother that acts crazy and then last but not least my black lab brother that just lays back and looks at us both like we're crazy....CHECK.
And labs love to carry, by that I mean they always love to have something in their mouths, usually, it's slippers or socks !!
Had a chocolate....very smart, loyal, loving ....loved everyone and everything....figured they should love him also....our granddaughters protector....never left her side...stayed in the yard untied....loved to lay in the sun on the front deck...taught him not to bark...lick and jump on people....he was very laid back...not hyper....an amazing dog ....chewed a few things when he was young...but stopped real quick after he chewed his daddys workboot lol
We have had one of each and this hits it right ! I loved the black one the most.
Actually had one of each growing up. The yellow is right on. I think the other two are mixed up. My chocolate was the most calm and loving dog imaginable. My black was a jittering, hyper nightmare.
Yellow labs are one of the smarter dogs; it's just in American culture we presume friendly must mean stupid.
Black labs try to be sneaky at night "If you can't see me, I don't have to listen!"
No. Colour doesn't make the personality. Most assistance dogs yellow, but are a mix of colours.
I have come across Labs. A friend of mine has them, and they're wonderful....however, they can be destructive sometimes, particularly with their wagging tail!
we have chocoIates.. quiet, gentIe, IoyaI, so devoted, and very Iow key
Having had all three, I’d have to agree there is some measure of accuracy in this.
Sorry, but Black Labs are insane.. or at least, mine is. She is basically a mix of the traits of the yellow and chocolate labs. :-) But, she's very loving and awesome! As a puppy, tho: beware! Oh, and a stomach of steel.
OMG THIS IS PERFECT. Have had two black labs and still have our white one. Soooo true.
I have an elderly Chocolate Lab/Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix. He is so smart. He will bark when someone approaches the house and stop barking when I open the door. He’s an 85 pound lap dog that is friendly, but mainly interested in his family. When he does finally pass (which hopefully won’t be for a long while), I intend to find another dog with the same breed mix. Really couldn’t ask for more!
Check out your favorite breed on Bored Panda. I personally think Chocolate Labs are the ones that traded brain cells for friendliness.
This is awesome! People always look at me like I'm crazy when say the different colors of labs have different. This is totally spot on! I love it!
Oh my lovely dog, Finnigan was a yellow lab. He was the most friendly and sweet creature ever. I was lucky to share my home with him until he passed away at 12 years old. He would have won an Olympic contest in eating.
My blone/yellow lab is very smartand tge best dog ever. Super sweet and loyal.
Fits our yellow to the tee- something I've been saying for awhile 😂😂😂
My family has had all three at one point or another & this is painfully accurate.
OMG this is sooooooooooooooooo true I have a black lab and a chocolate
I’ve had a yellow lab and now two black labs..mixes mind you...but I would say that all three were food machines, loyal, holding it together for everyone and then my family would tell you that our Jack, has indeed traded his brain cells for friendliness but I don’t subscribe to that personally.
We had two yellow labs, we just have one now because our boy passed away just over a year ago, They are very smart, and will also clear a coffee table if you leave anything on it. Our girl Ruby Mae i believe has learned how to spell because if we spell swim she perks up and goes crazy.. we can be sitting on the couch and spell lake and swim and she will be laying of the floor and jump up and go nuts.. Our Ranger would leave his current favorite toy in the yard and we would tell him go and get your toy and he would run get it no matter where it was in the yard..OH and we live on a farm so it could be a long way off and he could be gone for up to five minutes but he would come back with it. Yellow labs are the best but i am that is because mine are yellow.. dogs-640x4...52e935.jpg
"Inbred to the point of stupidity; prone to obesity; useless for hunting."
Some bloodlines are very inbred, but if people look at the dogs ancestral line duplicate appearances of same sire or dam is a clue
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.
Nonono german Shepards are just floofy boofs, and squishy boopers
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.)
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.
Also Food machine, also needs unlimited times of trecking unless it's hot.
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.
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.
"BorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBorkBork"
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've come to know boxers as social dogs that love to play and hug...
Endless barker, always cold, always hungry, lives in its own world.
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!
Very cute. But you missed Chow Chow, my favorite breed. Probably beacause I also like cats =]
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 have a poodle mix and can confirm that this checks out. Would also add: refuses to be ignored.
Bichon: sprinting in circles around kitchen or napping. no in between.
I have a Boxer and this was pretty accurate. They did forget the snoring, farting and slobbery kisses! 😁
NO miniature pincher??? They are the kings of the toy breed and they show it! They do all the barking, the whining, and prancing in the kingdom! Plus they will either bit you or lick you to death!!
Loved the descriptions, but I learned more about each breed from the comments then the drawings. I loved reading everyone's stories about their dogs, sooooo funny! My family has had a few dogs over the years, different breeds, and some were on this list, and the descriptions fit. More so the descriptions from the comments, but some from the list too.
Furry Kids are the best kind, wish I could have some again but living up on the 4th floor makes it just a bit difficult*sigh*
Buried my last cat 2 yrs. ago and new landlord says no more animals in the building. :( I miss having the companionship even though she was a bit demanding. Actually, not so much demanding as just climbing into my lap and helping herself to whatever I was eating. lol.. I still remember getting up to get a glass of milk from the fridge and coming back to find she had snagged the entire T-bone off my plate and stalked off with it.
Chow-Chow: -Dude... Leave me alone... Let me sleep... -*leash is grabbed* Outside!? WE're gonna go outside!? YESSSSS! *runs around, waking up downstairs neighbors and ripping carpet apart* -A sound! It came from the door! Must push my head against it and huff! -Oh, you wanna rob us? Go right ahead... You want to leave now!? Heh, go ahead and try it, pal. -YOU LEFT ME HERE ALL ALONE! I HATE YOU! I LOVE YOU! I HATE YOU! I LOVE YOU!... I'm tired... -otherwise enchanted cocoa puff
Cocker spaniel. : - Will try to "track and hunt" everything, whether or not it's alive is irrelevant.
Too bad I don't see a Cocker Spaniel there... they've been my love, my companions, my friends.
No terriers? I have a rat terrier, he loves long walks, can find chocolate no matter where it is hidden, loves to play squeaky ball throw and chase but won't bring it back to me
My experience with a rottweiler is "looks like a tough guard dog but most people can out run them..." The one that we were taking care of with our two dogs (one a chow mix and the other a black lab/shepherd mix) could never keep up with the other two dogs nor our neighbor's dogs. He was always left in their dust.
I have a border collie husky mix, hes not like a husky or a border collie at all. Except the running part.
Do Shetland Sheepdog! - herding instinct but no sheep so probably herding shrubs and children - one evolutionary step away from speaking English - happy to be here
Dachsund:. Wind up barker toy. Will stare you down until beady eyes melt your heart for a taste of whatever you're eating. Lives to trip you. Underdog? No. UNDERFOOT. Pee outside? Goodness no. I might get my feet wet. But if yours get wet stepping in my puddle, that's cool. Where's Daddy and when's snuggle time? Clean up my pee and feed me, then you're going to snuggle me. Hit repeat and do it all again tomorrow.
I would like to know what would have been said about Australian Cattle Dogs
missed English Shepard, not that I'm surprised they never get any recondition.
I have an eight week old black Golden Shepherd (Golden Retriever/German Shepherd). Going through a tough time right now with the whole biting thing. Trying to use positive cues but right now my arms are completely cut up by her fangs.
In that context a pet is a pat as in a scratch behind the ears. Forever. Don't stop. Ever lol
Load More Replies...Is it really so common to find all these pure breed dogs in shelters in the US? Here in Brazil you'll pretty much only ever find mutts in shelters - breed dogs are too expensive, only occasionally you'll see someone donate one, regardless of age or conditions - but whenever I see these posts, people will always talk about having a bunch of breed rescue dogs.
Rafaella, approximately 25% of the dogs in shelters are pure breed dogs. Lots of folks adopt dogs not understanding how much time and commitment they require and those pups end up in shelters. I work in rescue and we have SO MANY pure breed dogs it's crazy! There are even rescues all over the country that are breed specific so they can offer the appropriate care for specific breeds - so Labradors, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Grayhounds, Bulldogs, and tons of others have whole rescue organizations dedicated to rescuing and finding homes for specific breeds. We have lots of mutts too, but there are pure breeds everywhere. Pretty odd, huh?
Load More Replies...For one the doodle is a mixed breed not a breed!!!! Funny otherwise....
So accurate! I was excited to share this with my kids...then I got to the totally unnecessary f-bombs. I can't share it with my online dog group because that looks unprofessional. Why ruin something so hilarious with profanity?! :(
HAHAHAHAHAHA this has something true, but please #AdoptDontShop, if you´re searching for a special dog breed because of its character you can also find it at the shelters, but all the mutts´re also adorable, plus usually mutts get older than purebred dogs, especially the smaller ones!!!
Dobermann: That's not true ! Who wrote it? I bet that person has never had or saw a Dobermann in his/her life. They are gentle, but only to their family and their friends. Because trust me, you would not want to meet them with its owner in a dark... They were used during WWII by Germans,,, and do you know why? No? Then maybe you should take some history lessons on the Internet. But you can bet they weren't scared of anything. Because of their "role" in WWII people hated them later, they were scared of them, they knew you shouldn't mess with them. These dogs are not for fun, they are not your sleeping buddies. And believe me, if you know how to properly raise them and train them, you don't need a gun to protect yourself..... And one more thing: if you see a Dobermann who is scared of himself you know his owner doesn't have what it takes to raise him and you can bet he doesn't treat him well and he is hurting him. _FACT_ I know, I have them my whole life.
I took it that the tv lies about them being scary because they are even afraid of themselves like being afraid of your own shadow. I grew up with Dobies and I too defend their reputation. I never had an aggressive one and in my experience they are women’s dogs gravitating more to the females in the home. I have had five between childhood at home and then on my own and all of them were like that. They can be trained like many other breeds to be protectors making excellent guard dogs but as family pets they are wonderful . Society has chosen different breeds throughout time to demonize and that breed suffers for it. At one time it was the Doberman, another it was Rotties. As of late it’s been pitties.all of which I adore and have owned both Pitties and Dobies without incident. I had close friends with Rotties and never a problem. It’s all in who owns them,how they’re trained, and WHAT they are trained for. like German Shepherds can be viscious as part of K-9 but are great as family dogs
Load More Replies...All people I know who had a dog were oh so happy to not have one anymore. None of my friends got a second dog after the first one passed away and they all enjoyed the newly-gained free time...
Then it was the correct decision not to get another doggie for those people. Caring for a dog (or any animal) appropriately, takes lots of time, money, and love. I cherish my pups and would be very unhappy without one, and I will continue to rescue as long as I'm able. But if a person does not enjoy and/or care for their pup(s) fully, they absolutely should not get another.
Load More Replies...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 have a poodle mix and can confirm that this checks out. Would also add: refuses to be ignored.
Bichon: sprinting in circles around kitchen or napping. no in between.
I have a Boxer and this was pretty accurate. They did forget the snoring, farting and slobbery kisses! 😁
NO miniature pincher??? They are the kings of the toy breed and they show it! They do all the barking, the whining, and prancing in the kingdom! Plus they will either bit you or lick you to death!!
Loved the descriptions, but I learned more about each breed from the comments then the drawings. I loved reading everyone's stories about their dogs, sooooo funny! My family has had a few dogs over the years, different breeds, and some were on this list, and the descriptions fit. More so the descriptions from the comments, but some from the list too.
Furry Kids are the best kind, wish I could have some again but living up on the 4th floor makes it just a bit difficult*sigh*
Buried my last cat 2 yrs. ago and new landlord says no more animals in the building. :( I miss having the companionship even though she was a bit demanding. Actually, not so much demanding as just climbing into my lap and helping herself to whatever I was eating. lol.. I still remember getting up to get a glass of milk from the fridge and coming back to find she had snagged the entire T-bone off my plate and stalked off with it.
Chow-Chow: -Dude... Leave me alone... Let me sleep... -*leash is grabbed* Outside!? WE're gonna go outside!? YESSSSS! *runs around, waking up downstairs neighbors and ripping carpet apart* -A sound! It came from the door! Must push my head against it and huff! -Oh, you wanna rob us? Go right ahead... You want to leave now!? Heh, go ahead and try it, pal. -YOU LEFT ME HERE ALL ALONE! I HATE YOU! I LOVE YOU! I HATE YOU! I LOVE YOU!... I'm tired... -otherwise enchanted cocoa puff
Cocker spaniel. : - Will try to "track and hunt" everything, whether or not it's alive is irrelevant.
Too bad I don't see a Cocker Spaniel there... they've been my love, my companions, my friends.
No terriers? I have a rat terrier, he loves long walks, can find chocolate no matter where it is hidden, loves to play squeaky ball throw and chase but won't bring it back to me
My experience with a rottweiler is "looks like a tough guard dog but most people can out run them..." The one that we were taking care of with our two dogs (one a chow mix and the other a black lab/shepherd mix) could never keep up with the other two dogs nor our neighbor's dogs. He was always left in their dust.
I have a border collie husky mix, hes not like a husky or a border collie at all. Except the running part.
Do Shetland Sheepdog! - herding instinct but no sheep so probably herding shrubs and children - one evolutionary step away from speaking English - happy to be here
Dachsund:. Wind up barker toy. Will stare you down until beady eyes melt your heart for a taste of whatever you're eating. Lives to trip you. Underdog? No. UNDERFOOT. Pee outside? Goodness no. I might get my feet wet. But if yours get wet stepping in my puddle, that's cool. Where's Daddy and when's snuggle time? Clean up my pee and feed me, then you're going to snuggle me. Hit repeat and do it all again tomorrow.
I would like to know what would have been said about Australian Cattle Dogs
missed English Shepard, not that I'm surprised they never get any recondition.
I have an eight week old black Golden Shepherd (Golden Retriever/German Shepherd). Going through a tough time right now with the whole biting thing. Trying to use positive cues but right now my arms are completely cut up by her fangs.
In that context a pet is a pat as in a scratch behind the ears. Forever. Don't stop. Ever lol
Load More Replies...Is it really so common to find all these pure breed dogs in shelters in the US? Here in Brazil you'll pretty much only ever find mutts in shelters - breed dogs are too expensive, only occasionally you'll see someone donate one, regardless of age or conditions - but whenever I see these posts, people will always talk about having a bunch of breed rescue dogs.
Rafaella, approximately 25% of the dogs in shelters are pure breed dogs. Lots of folks adopt dogs not understanding how much time and commitment they require and those pups end up in shelters. I work in rescue and we have SO MANY pure breed dogs it's crazy! There are even rescues all over the country that are breed specific so they can offer the appropriate care for specific breeds - so Labradors, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Grayhounds, Bulldogs, and tons of others have whole rescue organizations dedicated to rescuing and finding homes for specific breeds. We have lots of mutts too, but there are pure breeds everywhere. Pretty odd, huh?
Load More Replies...For one the doodle is a mixed breed not a breed!!!! Funny otherwise....
So accurate! I was excited to share this with my kids...then I got to the totally unnecessary f-bombs. I can't share it with my online dog group because that looks unprofessional. Why ruin something so hilarious with profanity?! :(
HAHAHAHAHAHA this has something true, but please #AdoptDontShop, if you´re searching for a special dog breed because of its character you can also find it at the shelters, but all the mutts´re also adorable, plus usually mutts get older than purebred dogs, especially the smaller ones!!!
Dobermann: That's not true ! Who wrote it? I bet that person has never had or saw a Dobermann in his/her life. They are gentle, but only to their family and their friends. Because trust me, you would not want to meet them with its owner in a dark... They were used during WWII by Germans,,, and do you know why? No? Then maybe you should take some history lessons on the Internet. But you can bet they weren't scared of anything. Because of their "role" in WWII people hated them later, they were scared of them, they knew you shouldn't mess with them. These dogs are not for fun, they are not your sleeping buddies. And believe me, if you know how to properly raise them and train them, you don't need a gun to protect yourself..... And one more thing: if you see a Dobermann who is scared of himself you know his owner doesn't have what it takes to raise him and you can bet he doesn't treat him well and he is hurting him. _FACT_ I know, I have them my whole life.
I took it that the tv lies about them being scary because they are even afraid of themselves like being afraid of your own shadow. I grew up with Dobies and I too defend their reputation. I never had an aggressive one and in my experience they are women’s dogs gravitating more to the females in the home. I have had five between childhood at home and then on my own and all of them were like that. They can be trained like many other breeds to be protectors making excellent guard dogs but as family pets they are wonderful . Society has chosen different breeds throughout time to demonize and that breed suffers for it. At one time it was the Doberman, another it was Rotties. As of late it’s been pitties.all of which I adore and have owned both Pitties and Dobies without incident. I had close friends with Rotties and never a problem. It’s all in who owns them,how they’re trained, and WHAT they are trained for. like German Shepherds can be viscious as part of K-9 but are great as family dogs
Load More Replies...All people I know who had a dog were oh so happy to not have one anymore. None of my friends got a second dog after the first one passed away and they all enjoyed the newly-gained free time...
Then it was the correct decision not to get another doggie for those people. Caring for a dog (or any animal) appropriately, takes lots of time, money, and love. I cherish my pups and would be very unhappy without one, and I will continue to rescue as long as I'm able. But if a person does not enjoy and/or care for their pup(s) fully, they absolutely should not get another.
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