10 Worst Breeds for New Dog Owners

[yellow dog]

My neighbor just came by for a quick visit with her newly adopted one year old Yorkie. It tried to rip my dogs head off..lol

Unfortunately for her and her dog, she may get kicked out of class. She signed up at the same club I'm taking my dog to and she's worried her dog is too vicious. I hope for her sake it all works out but I have my doubts. Of course the lady that gave it up said it was friendly with everything. First class is tonight.

My wife and i have been taking care of my daughters yorkie while she is in college. He is by no means vicious but is a good watch dog. Like any breed it can be hit or miss. I have seen vicious labs but doesn't mean they are all like that.

[last5oh_302]

My wife and i have been taking care of my daughters yorkie while she is in college. He is by no means vicious but is a good watch dog. Like any breed it can be hit or miss. I have seen vicious labs but doesn't mean they are all like that.

At class last night another Yorkie took a shot at my dog..LOL As the owner was walking by she held back her Yorkie from my Rottie and stated "It's not your dog I'm worried about" just as that little Yorkie opened up..LOL

It's pretty much always the little buggers you have to watch out for, or so it seems.

Oh, and my neighbor is still in class with her Yorkie. She seems to be getting by which is great.

[thunderbelly]

So far, all three attacks on my DD have been by Lab/poodle crosses. Getting tired of irresponsible owners. Very tempted to not break up the next fight. ( kidding (maybe)).
Would it be bad if I forgot my breakstick?? Accidentally of course

[maplevizsla]

My observations at our dog club for the worst offenders are German Shepherds - they all seem to have beef with other dogs. In puppy class I recall the Border Collies were not friendly either. I don't care for either breed, not my cup of tea. In my neighbourhood the dogs that don't have tasteful temperaments are again, sorry, the German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers and one nasty Bulldog. The issue in our area is though (YES, I am going to blame this) is the electric fencing. It creates a very mean dog in most cases (like its sister case, kennel/cage rage). All these dogs are just left outside for minutes to hours at a time and run up and down the property sounding like they are going to kill, and these are the dogs that are not walked or socialized, you can just tell.

When my family started its search for a dog, 3 breeds narrowed it down to Vizsla, German Shorthair and Weimeraner. The temperament of the Vizsla and good nature with family just couldn't be beat.

[welsh]

The issue in our area is though (YES, I am going to blame this) is the electric fencing.

Interesting observation. I can certainly see a logic to that.

[last5oh_302]

My observations at our dog club for the worst offenders are German Shepherds - they all seem to have beef with other dogs. In puppy class I recall the Border Collies were not friendly either. I don't care for either breed, not my cup of tea. In my neighbourhood the dogs that don't have tasteful temperaments are again, sorry, the German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers and one nasty Bulldog. The issue in our area is though (YES, I am going to blame this) is the electric fencing. It creates a very mean dog in most cases (like its sister case, kennel/cage rage). All these dogs are just left outside for minutes to hours at a time and run up and down the property sounding like they are going to kill, and these are the dogs that are not walked or socialized, you can just tell.

When my family started its search for a dog, 3 breeds narrowed it down to Vizsla, German Shorthair and Weimeraner. The temperament of the Vizsla and good nature with family just couldn't be beat.

So far (I'm only on my second course), at the club I train at, the only other pup (other than a Yorkie) that has shown some attitude with my pup was a Cane Corso (sp?) and that owner didn't even finish basic.
The other night I witnessed my girl give some attitude towards a maple Vizsla..LOL That was only because this Viszla likes to "box" so to speak with his two front paws. Those front paws come up fast and I guess my dog didn't appreciate it and gave a small growl and bark (my girl wanted to play too I think). It was all very innocent and the Viszla just wanted to play. I have two Viszla's in my pup class and they're brother and sister. They're both very nice pups.

Interesting comments on the electric fencing. I can see that being the case.

[JeffD]

I can see where your drawing your conclusion on the electric fence but in my experience it simply isnt true. I would say its more to do with a lack of socialization then anything

[maplevizsla]

I am not against shock collars - fon't get me wrong there. Not saying that the fencing doesnt do its job either at containment, however, you walk in my neighbourhood where literally no one has fencing and everyone has 1 acre lots....anyone with a dog has the electric fencing or dog tied out. And our little hamlet has a lot of dogs. Just my obersetvation/generalization that these dogs go to the beep point of the fencing and run back and forth lunging, rearing, mouthing off, hackles raised, aloof and leary. If the dog isnt a shepherd or golden ( there is a golden breeder in this hamlet so many folks here have pups from her), then its a mix. The bulldog has attacked my dog twice ( no damage), then the owners tried the electric fence and it kept busting through regardless now they just tie it up on strong cable. Definetly lack of socialization, training and proper exercise/attention.

[maplevizsla]

So far (I'm only on my second course), at the club I train at, the only other pup (other than a Yorkie) that has shown some attitude with my pup was a Cane Corso (sp?) and that owner didn't even finish basic.
The other night I witnessed my girl give some attitude towards a maple Vizsla..LOL That was only because this Viszla likes to "box" so to speak with his two front paws. Those front paws come up fast and I guess my dog didn't appreciate it and gave a small growl and bark (my girl wanted to play too I think). It was all very innocent and the Viszla just wanted to play. I have two Viszla's in my pup class and they're brother and sister. They're both very nice pups.

Interesting comments on the electric fencing. I can see that being the case.

Vizslas are notorious clowns and always want to play and make friends. Since I compete seriously in dog sport events, I don't let Titan frolick with other dogs in class because he knows we are there to work and I need him to focus on me and the exercises, not get ideas of play in his head. Only if the other owner and I feel it is okay for our dogs to greet eachother, then it is a quick sniff, hello and move on.
Our club discourages uncontrolled greetings in class because some dogs are just not social, or dont like dogs in thier face in tight spaces, and its time to learn. The puppies get a small play session, but only 2 at a time.

[last5oh_302]

Vizslas are notorious clowns and always want to play and make friends. Since I compete seriously in dog sport events, I don't let Titan frolick with other dogs in class because he knows we are there to work and I need him to focus on me and the exercises, not get ideas of play in his head. Only if the other owner and I feel it is okay for our dogs to greet eachother, then it is a quick sniff, hello and move on.
Our club discourages uncontrolled greetings in class because some dogs are just not social, or dont like dogs in thier face in tight spaces, and its time to learn. The puppies get a small play session, but only 2 at a time.

It's the same deal where I go however it's next to impossible to not get close to other dogs in class 100% of the time.