OSoSwift Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Umm what temperment, coat and health problems?????????? I admit the problems are mostly mine ie what I have trouble dealing with or not suited to my lifestyle and what I want to do by way of dog sports. I do love whippets for more than their good looks but not sure if they are robust enough for life with me. And I'm not sure how much they enjoy precision dog training eg agilty (I know some do agilty with them) but they are lovely schmoozers. My friend's pair have major health problems at the moment with stiff joints and strange lump things (cancers/cysts/fatty lumps) but they are both quite old so I guess that's fair enough. Whippets are more of a sprint dog and less of an endurance dog and I'm more of a plodder and less of a sprinter - which isn't a problem for the whippet of course. They may be an option for my next dog when I decide 22kg (current dog) is too heavy for me to lift. I don't know what frail people do when their big dog needs help getting into the car for whatever reason. Sorry to digress. I also think Pharoah hounds are gorgeous but not sure if I'd have the patience to train them. Weeellllll I am thinking that you may just have the wrong end of the stick :D Could your dog hit something solid at top speed sommersault get up and after a few minutes, act like it never happened? Could they sommersault over each or when trying to get a ball and not even miss a beat? My Dobes wouldn't have. When myself and a couple of friends have our dogs out together very occassionally such things happen - well if you run into a GR she isn't going to move! They just about have a heart attack and comment how their dogs wouldn't get up if they did the same thing. Rommi went to her first trials and gained a pass in JD and AD with a novice handler, Lewis was close but a small error once on his behalf, once on mine, cost him a pass at his first trials. They also do very well in obedience and do some very prcises work. Lewis just gained his CCD with a 97, 91 (the day after his ET) and a 97 - two first places. I am sorry your friend is having health issues with her Whippets I know a few and it is rare for them to have any major health issues. Rommi is more of a sprint dog but can also go on a 10km walk without any issues. Lewis is more an obedience dog and gained and trained for his ET easily. So yes many Whippets are more a sprint dog, but you can certainly get others who have more endurance. Anyway sorry about going OT but I had to clear those things up :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Aussie Shepherd Pit Bull Airedale Bull Terrier Rough Collie ETA: Bernese Mountain dog, Maremma, Anatolian Shepherd, Rottweiller, Dobermann, Great Dane and Boxer are all breeds I absolutely love the look of also......meh, I just love dogs Edited January 3, 2012 by Aussie3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benshiva Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Whippies are perfect beings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raineth Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 extremely difficult question :D Great Dane Akita Scottish terrier Borzoi setters and/or Golden retrievers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycat Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Deerhound Rough Collie Borzoi Bearded Collie Finnish Lapphund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitka Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Umm what temperment, coat and health problems?????????? I admit the problems are mostly mine ie what I have trouble dealing with or not suited to my lifestyle and what I want to do by way of dog sports. I do love whippets for more than their good looks but not sure if they are robust enough for life with me. And I'm not sure how much they enjoy precision dog training eg agilty (I know some do agilty with them) but they are lovely schmoozers. My friend's pair have major health problems at the moment with stiff joints and strange lump things (cancers/cysts/fatty lumps) but they are both quite old so I guess that's fair enough. Whippets are more of a sprint dog and less of an endurance dog and I'm more of a plodder and less of a sprinter - which isn't a problem for the whippet of course. They may be an option for my next dog when I decide 22kg (current dog) is too heavy for me to lift. I don't know what frail people do when their big dog needs help getting into the car for whatever reason. Sorry to digress. I also think Pharoah hounds are gorgeous but not sure if I'd have the patience to train them. Weeellllll I am thinking that you may just have the wrong end of the stick :D Could your dog hit something solid at top speed sommersault get up and after a few minutes, act like it never happened? Could they sommersault over each or when trying to get a ball and not even miss a beat? My Dobes wouldn't have. When myself and a couple of friends have our dogs out together very occassionally such things happen - well if you run into a GR she isn't going to move! They just about have a heart attack and comment how their dogs wouldn't get up if they did the same thing. Rommi went to her first trials and gained a pass in JD and AD with a novice handler, Lewis was close but a small error once on his behalf, once on mine, cost him a pass at his first trials. They also do very well in obedience and do some very prcises work. Lewis just gained his CCD with a 97, 91 (the day after his ET) and a 97 - two first places. I am sorry your friend is having health issues with her Whippets I know a few and it is rare for them to have any major health issues. Rommi is more of a sprint dog but can also go on a 10km walk without any issues. Lewis is more an obedience dog and gained and trained for his ET easily. So yes many Whippets are more a sprint dog, but you can certainly get others who have more endurance. Anyway sorry about going OT but I had to clear those things up :D Stop making me want a Whippet I dont know if there still competeing but there were a couple of Whippets in Vic with there UD and ET titles. Lab Golden Aussie Britney Vizsla Im a little biased with the first two but the other 3 I could easily own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Aussie Shepherd Pit Bull Airedale Bull Terrier Rough Collie Sorry to break the flow. But good on you for putting the much maligned Pit Bull on your list. A lost female Pit Bull once turned up at our place (along with her sweet, ditzy spaniel friend). She was a beautiful looking dog, glorious colour & healthy coat. Also biddable, intelligent and very affectionate. One of the nicest dogs I've met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 We all know you shouldn't choose a dogs based on looks alone but if nothing else was a consideration I absolutely love the look of Aussie Shepherds Salukis Great Danes Siberian Huskies Maremma Sheepdogs Unfortunately only the aussie would be even somewhat suitable for my current lifestyle and abilities. Border Collies - just because I have to say that and they actually are the coolest! Coolies - pretty, petit and just all round gorgeous. Grey Hounds - majestic, especially in full flight. Bearded Collie - sooooo cool. Saluki's - just love the goofy sense of humour look they have about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktig Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 What a tricky question, and so interesting to see how much variety there is in everyone's responses! For me... Puli Scottish Terrier Saluki Miniature Schnauzer Boston Terrier So many others as well, it's pretty tough to narrow it down to only 5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Purely for looks only, English Setters top of the list, and I'll get really technical, I'll say UK lines top the Field type and the American type for preferred look. then: Weimaraners Gordon & Irish Setters irish Water Spaniels Lowchen There are a lot more but these top my list for looks. Edited January 3, 2012 by SparkyTansy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anna Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Finnish Lapphund Newfoundland Bernese Mountain Dog Alaskan Malamute Samoyed I love those big fluffers! My little fluffers are beautiful too though :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Aussie Shepherd Pit Bull Airedale Bull Terrier Rough Collie Sorry to break the flow. But good on you for putting the much maligned Pit Bull on your list. A lost female Pit Bull once turned up at our place (along with her sweet, ditzy spaniel friend). She was a beautiful looking dog, glorious colour & healthy coat. Also biddable, intelligent and very affectionate. One of the nicest dogs I've met. That's been my experience too mita. Obviously I cannot own one living in Vic, but if I could I'd be out getting one tomorrow. I love the way they look and have never met a bad one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Just on looks alone - Afghan Rough Collie Aust. Silky Gordon Setter Miniature Pinscher. Woops, all breeds I have had over the years so guess character also comes into it. Love the coated breeds and a good Min Pin, moving correctly is certainly 'King of the Toys'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade~Harley~Bella Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 1. Neo mastiff 2. Chow chow 3. DDB 4. Bull dogs - French, english, American 5. Boston terrier 6. (gonna make it a long one) chihuahua, Italian greyhound, Corgi, Pom and of course my pooches Am staffies and Pit bulls too cause I love em! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atanquin Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 1) English cocker spaniel 2) Irish setter 3) GSD 4) Shetland sheep dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Saluki Blue Picardy Spaniel Newfoundland Rough collie Shetland Sheepdog The first four I will never own, even though I love their temperament, and I don't think the Blue Picardy Spaniel is available in Australia? I saw one in France and he was the most stunning dog, but the last one (sheltie) is a real possibility for the future. I love the floppy eared breeds and if they are semi fluffy or big and fluffy with floppy ears, I'm won over. Edited January 3, 2012 by Ripley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gila Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 In no particular order... 1. Amstaff/Pitbull 2. Cane Corso 3. Dogo Argentino 4. Rottweiler or Dobermann, can't decide 5. Bull Terrier 6. would be a Kelpie (working, red and tan!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Finnish Lapphund Newfoundland Bernese Mountain Dog Alaskan Malamute Samoyed I love those big fluffers! My little fluffers are beautiful too though :D to the fluff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 There are so many to choose from: 1. Staffordshire Bull Terrier 2. American Staffordshire Terrier 3. Bull Terrier - and the mini's, they are so cute 4. Doberman Pinscher 5. Siberian Husky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 1) Soft coated wheaten terrier 2) Border collie 3) Saluki 4) English springer spaniel 5) Red and white Irish setter Cos wheatens are the prettiest (aside from kerries!). Teddy bears but wif teef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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