Any Breed You Do *NOT* Like?

[AngieC]

I am a PROUD Shih-Tzu dog mama...

Rocky is awesome, he runs plays and acts like any other 2 year old dog. He even starts things with his little brother Nicky. They are a hoot to watch once they get to playing. I wouldn't judge the entire breed just because of a few shih tzu's? Maybe they were old and warn out? like any older dog would behave?

I think Rocky is the most polite well manored dog I have seen in ages, he actually waits for you to invite him into your lap instead of just leaping up into your lap. Like any other dog out there they all have their own personalities, maybe the ones that you incounterd had mild ones? Who knows.

I just love my baby to death and wouldn't trade him for anything in the world, and nothing anyone could say would change my mind, we all have our likes and dislikes and I really do respect your not liking the breed. Thank you for posting this.

Originally Posted by Miss Behavin

I feel bad saying this, but I just cannot stand Shih Tzus. I find them unattractive and slow-learning, almost kind of retarded . Maybe they have good points, but all that I have encountered are pretty much the same. They don't even run, nor do they jump (that I've seen). Frankly, I can't understand just why they're so popular?
I'm sure there are a few Shih Tzus out there that are awesome, so can somebody enlighten me on their good points?

Okay, I said it. It can't be unsaid now.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

brachyocephalic dog...schareeeeeeeeeeeeek, is it contageous!!!

LOL... Brachycephalic dogs are dogs with smooshed in faces, like Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers, etc.

[AngieC]

My shih-tzu does not snort... he snors sometimes though not all the time.

Originally Posted by Miss Behavin

same. Not a big fan of any brachyocephalic dog, really. They snort, have that bug-eyed look, and severe underbites. The Yorkie is actually listed as this, but I disagree w/this categorization - yorkies are beautiful, don't snort, have bug-eyes, or smooshed in faces.

Oh well. To each their own. I just think Shihs are well, ... nevermind

[normarae63]

I cannot stand pitbulls; every one I've ever met has had that weird something in their eyes that just makes you KNOW you could never really trust them.

[AngieC]

EWE...lol I had friends once that their dogs were aloud to use the house as there bathroom, and they rarely cleaned it up too, it was WAY PAST disgusting. That is just wrong VERY wrong not healthy for the people or animals. YUCK

Originally Posted by Miss Behavin

This is true. An ex-BF of mine had one that was so ill-mannered, it was disgusting. But, his owner (my ex), was an enormous idiot. One time, he had breadsticks from a restaurant at his house, and instead of feeding the dog proper food, he put 2 large breadsticks in his bowl. The dog used the house as a toilet. Was a sad state of affairs.

Also, at the doggie park, another Shih Tzu would lift his leg and pee all over any and everyone. Ugh! Also, hump anything in a 3 mile radius. So, yeah, I probably have met some doozies that influenced my disdain of Shihs

[Miss Behavin]

it's funny - well, not really - but, there's this horrid lady at our park. She screeched at me one day for eating M&Ms. I was just finishing up the bag, not doling them out to dogs!! Then, 2 seconds later, said women begins smoking, then proceeds to toss the butt on the ground! My God - what a loving hypocrite!! She's the type to cross the entire park to tell someone, "your dog just s--t on the ground. Here's a baggie". And, hands them a bag. She's a lunatic for sure, but I always get a kick out of her, umm, antics

[MeganS]

aww I love Shihs! The family that I babysit for just got a puppy a few weeks ago. She's already 100% house broken (she's 12 weeks old), knows commands (sit, stay, come), and is a little fluff of energy. She may be an exception. I don't know many Shihs. But I looove her!

I can't think of a single dog I don't like, actually. I'm wracking my brain and I've got nothing. I'm SUCH an animal person - anything with 4 legs is loved by me!

[browniesmom622]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I pretty much love all breeds...I can't really think of one I can't stand . I recently took in a Pit Bull (stray) and she is a big puddle of love GOO .

By the way, can I ask you a favor? I have worked a lot w/ Developmentally Disabled adults and children -- and that field fought *so hard* decades ago against using the word "retarded" because of the negative connotation that word came to mean. I know you probably didn't mean anything by it, but it really can hurt people when using it (similar to using certain racial slurs instead more sensitive terms)...so I just felt compelled to mention this - as this community of people is very dear to me since I've worked with them very closely.

[Miss Behavin]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I pretty much love all breeds...I can't really think of one I can't stand . I recently took in a Pit Bull (stray) and she is a big puddle of love GOO .

By the way, can I ask you a favor? I have worked a lot w/ Developmentally Disabled adults and children -- and that field fought *so hard* decades ago against using the word "retarded" because of the negative connotation that word came to mean. I know you probably didn't mean anything by it, but it really can hurt people when using it (similar to using certain racial slurs instead more sensitive terms)...so I just felt compelled to mention this - as this community of people is very dear to me since I've worked with them very closely.

Of course. I'm sorry

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Miss Behavin

Of course. I'm sorry

Thanks *so* much for taking this positively, you're WONDERFUL!

[AngieC]

I like most dogs, Not to fond of the bigger dogs, I think they are too hard to manage, to agressive, but I guess every bread and dog has that ability to become to agressive. I just think little dogs are easier to manage and handle. We have had all kinds of pets the breeds we have had were...

German Shorthair- she was an exelend dog, great with kids. She was my dads, we had her when I was little.

Great Dane- she was an awesome dog too, just WAY to big, my mom refered to her as "The mini horse in dogs clothing" lol.

Miniture Schnauzer- He was a great dog, a little snippy and bitie at times.

The dogs that I purchased myself and are my babies...

Shih-Tzu- My Rockers
Yorkshire- My Nicky

The breeds that scare me are...

Shepards
Pitbulls
Rotwilers

Everyone that I came in contact with were nasty and chased after me when all I was doing was walking past there car or house on a sidewalk. I am sure all dogs do that, but the three I meantioned seem to have done in in a killer kind of mode, not a get away from my property stranger mode. I am sure there are some sweet Shepards, pitbulls and rotwilers out there.

here are some picts of my boys...

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http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL10.../380828132.jpg

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Gotta love the head tilt!!

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[DvlshAngel985]

Chihuahuas, I don't care for them. They look kinda weird. I would never kick one or be mean but I just wouldn't have one running around in my house. My old roomie had a chi-dachshund mix girl and boy was she a brat! She was mean to Kaji and overall a noisy little bitch. She was overall aggressive even when she wanted to love on you. I don't blame the breed though, my old roommie liked her antics and pretty much taught her it was ok to pick fights with strange dogs and steal Kaji's things. She had her sweet moments but still, I wasn't to crazy about her. Maybe Paris Hilton ruined it for me, who knows.

[yorkie_mama22]

Originally Posted by diane boden

Well if I'm honest, I really am not keen on jack russel terriers or staffordshire bull terriers. Two of the most popular breeds over here, especially where I live. Most are badly bred and badly trained, too many staffies are in the wrong hands too. Most dont even look like staffies. Alot of those breeding the poor quality one justfy it by saying correctly bred ones are unhealthy so they're doing the breed a favour.

I don't really like Jack Russel's either, everyone I have met are way to hyper and loud.

[yorkie_mama22]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I pretty much love all breeds...I can't really think of one I can't stand . I recently took in a Pit Bull (stray) and she is a big puddle of love GOO .

By the way, can I ask you a favor? I have worked a lot w/ Developmentally Disabled adults and children -- and that field fought *so hard* decades ago against using the word "retarded" because of the negative connotation that word came to mean. I know you probably didn't mean anything by it, but it really can hurt people when using it (similar to using certain racial slurs instead more sensitive terms)...so I just felt compelled to mention this - as this community of people is very dear to me since I've worked with them very closely.

I can't stand that word either, Thank you for bringing it up

[Callie Lou]

No offense to anyone...(or any little s**tzus out there).....but I don't care for them either.
My friend had one and it was such a little meanie~ Biting and snapping.....and every other one that I've ever been around is the same way.
My groomer says she dreads them and that they have the worst temperment. She has been bitten twice this year by two different ones.

I also don't care for Pit Bulls. I just don't trust them and am basically afraid of them. I've heard to many horror stories on the news about them attacking children and even their own owners.