LisaCC Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Iams I got Toller top then Aussies! Which where the two breeds I was tossing up between during my last dog search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 The Iams quiz is the best dog breed selector I've seen! I got: Lagotto Romagnolo (84%) Australian Shepherd (83%) Portuguese Water Dog (83%) Bearded Collie (79%) Standard Poodle (73%) Pumi (72%) So my two chosen breeds (Aussies and Std Poodles) are on that list! I admit I only googled it but I think it's interesting. I assumed the Purina one would be the same but it's very different. https://www.purina.com/dogs/dog-breeds/dog-breed-selector Still better than the Pedigree one. My results for the Purina one were.. 1. Greyhound - I guess I could have a few more 2. Mastiff - No way, ever. I'm definitely not a molosser person. They're too heavy, they are the polar opposite of the type I like and I can't stand dog drool. Every mastiff I've ever met has had one of those gross drool stringers hanging out the corner of its mouth and I live in terror of ever getting one of those things on me. 3. Clumber spaniel - Just looking at clumbers makes me sad. To save offending any clumber fans, I'll just leave it at that. 4. Ibizan hound - Love the way they look but apparently they're fence jumpers. If it weren't for that, they'd probably be on my "one day" list. 5. Weimaraner - I have to agree with Thistle, their eyes are creepy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Bedlington second on the list for Bedlington Bob, nothing else appealed. Would consider Kerry Blue, Irish, Airedale or perhaps even Lakeland terriers, (Lakies just on the list as I saw some absolute crackers at Perth Royal this year). Others I would consider would be the Pumi and Miniature Schnauzer or Schnauzer. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaznHotAussies Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I got Miniature American Shepherd on the Iams one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 The Purina one is terrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 The Purina one came up empty for me, apparently no breed is suitable :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 The Purina one is terrible! It's not wonderful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 The Purina one is terrible! It's not wonderful... Or beneful either. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 The Purina one is terrible! It's not wonderful... Or beneful either. :D ba boom tish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 I just did the iams one and got Shibas second. First... Finnish Spitz! ha ha nope. Those guys are too noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 at least they included IGs and whippets but I said I dont want to do any grooming and they suggested corgis, schnauzers, and lots of terriers types that need brushing or clipping or stripping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 There's no point doing them for me (although I know it's only for fun!!) because I don't have preferences for things like size, coat type, grooming and exercise requirements (well I don't want super super high energy). I feel like if I want a particular breed I'll make the other things work. I suppose temperament is the main thing I look for...but right now I really don't want another dog (3 plus long term foster plus random other fosters) is plenty so I'd just want to be like "No" to all the questions :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Did the pedigree one, with what I would describe thistle. It suggested a British bulldog?!? Urgh! Also suggested a labrador which I am quite partial to the working lines and wouldn't rule out. The purina one suggested borzoi and corgis. Neither are breeds that appeal to me. Also the clumber spaniel is back for me, where is my "no excessive skin or smooshed face" option? I'd think many people decisions equally guided by what do not like! Like that iams one so much more than the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tint Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I actually found my perfect breed in one of the online breed selectors. Can't remember which website it was, but I'd never heard of a Field Spaniel before and now we have one she is just perfect. I researched the breed for a good 18 months before committing, went to shows, met breeders, so I think as long as you use it as a starting point and go from there, some are helpful. You have to be very honest about what you want and how much you are going to put into your dog, and be prepared to consider the top 5 recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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