AKC Dog Show on Animal Planet at 8p.m. EST - What's your favorite breed?

[Bundbuster]

Having worked in a kennel as a yute, I've had up-close contact with most breeds, hard to single out just one. But for a one-man dog, it's hard to beat a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Labs are great too, less high strung.

**This show airs again at 11 p.m. EST - immediate re-run.

A pic of my Chessy, who I will always miss:

[BigDaddyLove]

1. Basset hounds do it for me.......

:bounce:

[geniph]

2. Bernese Mountain Dog

although there are about fifteen breeds I adore. I don't have a Berner, don't have the room or time for a dog right now. It wouldn't be fair to the dog.

[chimpymustgo]

11. Berners ROCK.

if I knew how to post pictures, I'd show off. They are the most beautiful, and sweetest dogs.

[corporatewhore]

3. I like the one that look like it has dread locks

[Coventina]

4. I love my Heinz 57

She is the bestest dog EVER!

But as far as purebreds go, I get all gooey inside when I see Bullmastiffs.

[DBoon]

15. Let's hear it for mutts

My guy is a PitBull/Lab mix. Very sweet and very loyal.

[Bundbuster]

19. There's a gorgeous Bull Mastiff on now.

"Working dogs" class I think.

[Westegg]

60. Bull Mastiffs rock!

I grew up with a bunch. Also love Golden Retrievers.

But my next dog will probably be from the pound. Too damn many homeless, unwanted animals around these days. Why? Because there are far too many idiots who buy dogs and fail to treat them right.

[LosinIt]

5. Boston Terriers

little dogs who don't know they are little.

[bleedingheart]

6. Dachsunds

cute and feisty.

My Jingles used to sleep near my feet and keep my toes warm as a kid.

[carols]

37. Weiner dogs rock!

I have a Dachsund/Chihuahua mix. She is the most recent addition to the tribe but now I can't imagine life without a weiner dog. Such soft little heads and winning personalities. Of course I love my Pug, too. And the Chow-Husky mix is the smartest dog I ever owned (although she is quite certain that the other two aren't really dogs :-) )
Carol

[Robin Hood]

55. Here are my sweet little weiner dogs.

[GreenPartyVoter]

7. Setters: English, Irish, Gordon

[Rowdyboy]

8. English Springer Spaniels are the finest breed I've ever known

Its only a coincidence that is the breed I now own! :shrug:

[jean]

9. there is a great book, Dogs and Their Women

that features pictures and stories of gals and their dogs. It is heart warming, heart wrenching - take a look:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0316150363/qid=1075856105/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-4673726-0868805?v=glance&s=books

[flamingyouth]

10. Beagle

Particularly my friends Chance and Lucy. :loveya:

[madrchsod]

12. spaniels

the best i ever had was an english springer, now i have a semi- bright black cocker spaniel.

[Southsideirish]

13. Maltese - most affectionate, sweet natured dogs ever.

But don't go out and start buying 'em! We don't want them ruined buy "puppy milling" demand as our dear, departed Phoumi (Lhasa Apso) was. If you want one - check out the "rescue" Maltese's available. No more breeding!!!!

[blackcat77]

14. Australian Shepherd

We've had them for going on 20 years now and wouldn't think of having anything else.

(Border Collies stink! :) )

[Djinn]

20. what's an Australian Shepherd

I've never heard of that? I'm guessing it's probably called something different here

[blackcat77]

24. Click here for info

http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/ausshep.cfm

[Djinn]

29. thanks

thought it might be like the heeler/australian cattle dog thing - kind of odd that they end up as Australian sheepdogs and not Basque sheepdogs which would sound a bit more exotic

[Bundbuster]

16. OMG - Ron Reagan (sonofraygun) is co-announcing.

He's good at it, too.

[DerekG]

17. Ron is awesome....

I never thought I'd like a guy with the last name of Reagan.

[patricia92243]

18. Toy poodle - Best dog for people with allergies to dogs

[Piperay]

21. Standard Poodles

I have had Standard Poodles for 30 years uptil two years ago when my beloved boy died. :cry: Standard Poodles are highly intelligent and inspite of the fru fru hair they are plenty tough. :-)

[Bundbuster]

23. Standard Poodles are super, and incredibly smart

I dog-sat 2 of them years ago, and one now. Easily the smartest breed around - they seem to know in advance what you're thinking and what you wish them to do. VERY QUIET - the one I sit now has never utterred a peep in 4 years. They are also good retrievers, and very clean. A+

[Taeger]

22. BOYCOTT AKC!!!!

I'm sorry, but it's a beauty contest for dogs. They place very little emphasis on the temperment or working performance of these animals.

[rucky]

64. Not to mention that breeding is lame

especially when there are so many perfectly good dogs to adopt. sure they don't have their papers, but who cares. Mutts are smarter and healthier, anyways.

[Blue-Jay]

25. My opinion? You can't beat a retriever.

They are the best without question. Be it golden, lab, Chessie, whatever...

/my 2 cents

[Bundbuster]

26. Retrievers - how can ya not love 'em?

[kixot]

27. Weenies!!!

They are the cutest, sweetest, funniest, and most personable breeed around.

Beagles are my very close 2nd.

[Bundbuster]

31. If you wanna laugh & smile, get a weenie

I agree - my brother has owned two, both personable, brave, loyal, and funnnnie. Back (spinal) afflictions plagued both of them tho, which was tragic to see. Luv 'em.

[Pithlet]

28. Pugs and Chihuahuas

I like almost all breads, though. And, you can't forget the "mutts". They often make the best companions.

[SiobhanClancy]

30. Collies...

Beautiful,intelligent,affectionate...what's not to love?

[Pithlet]

33. We had a collie when I was a kid

He was everything you just said. Our little Shelty was, too.

[HEyHEY]

32. Vizlas and boxers

[Bundbuster]

38. Here here for Boxers!

One of the finest, most lovable dogs I've ever known was a boxer. A neighbor also has an English Bulldog that loves me to death with lib'rul slobber.

[CBHagman]

68. Love them boxers.

Especially if they haven't had their ears clipped.

I also love anything with a smooshed-looking face -- bulldogs, pugs, et al.

[SEAburb]

34. English Setter //nt

<<<<<<<>>>>>>

[curse10]

35. Greyhounds!

:-)

[retread]

69. Agree!!

*

[Pithlet]

36. Who won the toy group?

I missed it.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

39. The Peke...

Looks like a caterpillar! :-)

[Lostmessage]

40. I have more then one

Poodle, Water Spaniel, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug, Golden Retriever, German Sheppard, Wire Haired Terrier, Hairless Dog and Lab......etc.

I miss having a Dog can you tell?

[greatauntoftriplets]

41. WHAT??? No one has mentioned Brittany spaniels?

Okay, I will.

I don't have a dog, but my sister and the triplets' parents both have Brittanies. Two weeks ago Saturday, my sister's Brittany was running with her husband and tore a ligament. I am happy to report that MacDougall (aka Doogie) the dog had successful surgery today to repair the ligament. He will be sprung from the animal hospital tomorrow at 2 and home to rest and recover.

[Bundbuster]

42. And the winner was...

Some little lap dog (didn't catch the breed). Sorry, I'm definitely a Big Dog guy.

The whole 3-hour show is running again now on APL.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

45. NorfolkTerrier won...

She was a real charmer!

oops! I meant Norfolk!

[skippysmom]

67. That Norfolk was so cute!

What beautiful eyes!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

43. I want a Norwich Terrier

[Bundbuster]

44. That might have been the AKC Show winner

I think it was a small Terrier. Nice pic,Goddess.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

46. Norfolks and Norwiches used to be the same breed...

But the Norfolk has floppy ears like this:

[Djinn]

48. Blue/Red Heelers AKA Australian Cattle Dogs

[LWolf]

50. My farrier has

a blue heeler that looks just like a raccoon; rings around the tail!

[catzies]

62. Isn't that the dog who won in "Best In Show!"

I love Catherine O'Hara singing her terrier ditties with Eugene Levy.

[oxymoron]

47. My favorite is any Mutt rescued from the pound. (nt)

[LWolf]

49. I pick

oh dear. I really love all dogs. If I have to pick:

An australian shepherd; my current dog. I don't believe it is possible for one living thing to be as closely bonded to another as she is to me. She is faithful, loving, and dependable beyond any human I've ever had in my life. She has incredible stamina; she's my "trail dog," accompanying my mare and me as we clamber around miles into the hills. She is courageous but cautious, smart, learns quickly, wants to cooperate, and loves everything in sight. Softly, never aggressively.

Other 2 favorites, neck and neck: lab, English Springer Spaniel.

Both beloved, long-term family members that have gone on.

[beevul]

51. Pomeranians...

not in show form though.

My little buddy.




Hes a sturdy inquisitive little dog, needs to be in the middle of everything. He always wants to play. He does this taz thing...
I have had poodles before, and have known many people and thier animals. None have come close to being the little person that this pom is. I love all our animals, but ...jeez hes a character.

[Pithlet]

70. Poms are so cute

Your little buddy is a proud new pappa. It shows :)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

52. By the way...

Your Chessie was a gorgeous dog! :-)

Living close to the bay, and not all that far from the ocean, I've often enjoyed watching Chessies work out with their owners. One dog in particular amazed me...the bay was full of jellyfish, yet this dog kept going back in the water to fetch his frisbee. I guess his coat protected him from the nettles.

[Bundbuster]

53. Thanks Goddess, she was a beauty

90 pounds of unleashed energy. I used to duck hunt on the Colorado River, sometimes in sub-zero temperatures, ice floes, etc. When my hunting partner's yellow lab would refuse to break through the ice and swim to retieve in mid-river (smart dog), my Chessy never once balked. She loved climbing non-technical 14,000-foot peaks with us, and would swim accross any lake when I went out windsurfing without restraining her. Since childhood, I've had a Golden (nice family dog), black lab, yellow lab, and that Chesapeake. She was the best - loyal, loving, protective 'till the end.

[guitar man]

54. Staffordshire Terrier/American Stafffordshire Terrier

I love them. really great dogs in spite of all the bad press they get.

This one in the picture is Lucenay's Peter,better known as "Petey" of Our Gang/Little Rascals fame.

[dawn]

56. I like bulldogs. I'd love to have one.

[RebelOne]

57. I love all breeds.

But I love Rotties best. Guess that's because I am owned by one. My 6-year-old Legend.

[Throckmorton]

58. DOn't Chessies murder their masters children as they sleep.

Thats what my grandmother told me. I wonder what really did happen to granpa?

[Bundbuster]

59. No, they kill the cats

who try to suck the breath out of sleeping innocents.

Worst thing my "fixed" female Chessy did was regularly hump my leg, which I rather enjoyed.

[Cuban_Liberal]

61. Some one has to speak up for beagles!

Great dogs! Smart, affectionate, eager to please, easy to train, good with kids and other animals, etc. :)

[leftchick]

63. The Weimaraner.......

My beloved Brooke passed away this year after 13 wonderful years. This isn't her but they all pretty much look alike. We have a mutt now named Gabby who is very cute. I still miss Brookie though... :(

[YellowRubberDuckie]

65. Bulldogs...

I love those little drooling mean looking faces. Sooo cute.
Duckie

[Rockholm]

66. Rhodesian Ridgebacks!!! I have two!!!