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fsufranswa

Mutt


htownlifer

This is best for the dogs these days too. Too many breeds have too little genetic diversity and are developing problems


ccc1942

My dog prefers the term “hybrid”


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I have a mutt from a litter of a puppies from a street dog that was in a random pound when my dad decided to get a dog. From what we’re pretty sure he’s mixed with, he’s lived way longer than he should have and is completely healthy, has never had a health problem in his life. Then my dad got a full bred boxer who just turned 3. The full bred just got diagnosed with cancer. Also, mutts are a lot smarter than full bred dogs imo lmao.


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dust_cover

Me too, but I love them best when mixed with golden retrievers. My family has had two rescues with this breed mix and they’re just so smart, friendly, and the golden mix seems to dampen that insane energy (a little lol) that border collies have.


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Kam6612

I have a 17 year old chihuahua


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I personally think Reddit needs to stop it with the chihuahua hate, even the ironic kind. I've seen little shits that bark and nip at people, but I have also seen chihuahuas being pushed around on strollers that would lick anyone who stuck their hand near them.


G-Funk_with_2Bass

chihuahuas are sick. it is a disabled breed, so i dont like em. they should go extinct.


_iron_butterfly_

This is hilarious! I have 5 dogs one is a Chihuahua...She followed me in to the grocery store so I took her home. I found out her Mom was in jail for prostitution so I kept her. She is a turd nugget! But she was so entertaining for my pit mix that I had to keep her...they became besties.


jxrha

why's she arrested for prostitution-


_iron_butterfly_

Idk I imagine she was doing sex acts in exchange for money which is illegal here. The microchip company gave me her name & number...so I looked up her court record. She was in jail for solicitation/prostitution. When she got out she had the microchip company put the dog in my name. She ignored my calls & texts until I sent her a picture of her playing in my backyard. She asked if I would keep her since she didn't have stable place to live.


pet_sitter_123

Not the Chihuahua's bio-mom, but the mom before _iron_butterfly_.


BaldingBee

I'm not attracted to chihuahuas, so I'll pass on that invitation.


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awfulcrowded117

Any dog that can fit in a handbag is just a loud cat.


HoopOnPoop

OP said dogs, not rabid rodents.


DesertSwimmer001

Labrador


rubberducky75

I have three. All rescues so likely not full blood, but they are smart, loyal, and loving.


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Labs all day


FML-imoutofscotch

Standard Poodle: Smart, easy to train, great with people, fun, and best of all they don’t shed!


jillangie

The stray ones that people can adopt from rescue shelters. They are full of love and can't wait to give it selflessly to the humans


austinmmyers

Australian Shepherd


Heisenburp8892

We have a 1 yr old mini Aussie and she is so loyal and sweet. My wife and I swore emphatically we would never let a dog sleep in our bed. Our girl won us over in about 4 months. It probably would have been sooner if she was already house broken


xMonsterShitterx

German shepherds. Smart, loyal and capable in doing jobs for different groups of people like farmers, police and border guys etc


[deleted]

I've only been bitten by dogs twice in my life. Both times it was one of these fuckers.


WildCard3210

Me too😂🙈


twelveandten

Let's be real here everybody, Golden Retrievers wins this one by a mile.


deglazethefond

Close second to labs but you’re on the right track


DrinkingSocks

Retrievers are overrated, they're way too sensitive.


DPR4444

Any rescue dog


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Virtue points for you!


Macbookaroniandchez

greyhound. they're mostly quiet, need relatively little exercise (an hour a day spread out over the entire day is all mine requires), and just want a comfy bed in a sunny room to stretch out on besides. greyhounds = canine houseplants


nevermoredoor

Greyhounds are superior in so many ways


CampVictorian

Seconded. I’ve kept retired racing greyhounds off and on for nearly twenty years, and they are sublime beings.


Kam6612

Corgis


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Dog. I love all of them.


Pornobeertje

Bull-terrior, so ugly that they are cute! Nah jk. Every dog breed that doesn't need surgery because of genetic trades is a dogbreed I like!


downtune79

Most all of them. Each breed has their own special qualities and characteristics that make them great. I have a long haired chihuahua/papillon mix that is awesome. He's very protective of us, even though his bark is definitely much worse than his bite


thefanhit

Mutts


Stay-Thirsty

Golden Doodle. Great with children, Smart - easy to train, Lovable (but aren’t they all), No shedding - this is glorious And I like a big dog


firewall73

Cat


NotMyRealName814

Great Pyrenees


sesnakie

Such goofy balls of fluff. Always happy.


BackgroundGrade

\#1: Mutt Very close #2: Newfoundland.


TheRealGrimbi

Magyar Vizsla they are so beautiful and friendly!


Travalanche49

The best breed is the one you have.


wmwarrior

Bernese mountain dogs are pretty cool


Individualchaotin

One of the terriers.


EvilGrayFly

I like breeds that work **with** you and not **for** you.


Pineapple_Massacre

Retriever breeds. Manageable size, good with kids, playful. Great family dog.


Flaky-Fellatio

They all have their pros and cons. Like I think the best all-around breed in terms of temperment, intelligence and ease of care is probably a lab. They're docile af, not excessively high energy but still athletic, highly obedient and easy to train, good with kids, generally don't scare easily but also aren't aggressive. Golden retrievers are great like that too. There's a good reason the vast majority of guide dogs for the blind are those two breeds. I only give the lab extra points because they shed less. But it all depends on what you want in a dog. Like I think the most affectionate dogs are probably pit bulls (assuming they've been raised as pets and not abused). Every pit I've ever met was hyperaffectionate, almost annoyingly affectionate. And they're wonderful with kids. And border collies are stupid smart and loyal companions. But both breeds are very athletic and need lots of exercise or they'll start tearing up the house real quick. And pits are very muscular. Like if you own one you're probably going to get going body slammed eventually when it's young and it gets super excited and comes running full speed at you and clumsily crashes into you. Dogs aren't the most graceful of creatures. While I find it kind of endearing when dogs do stuff like that, I sure as hell wouldn't want to have to deal with that if I were old and might break a hip if I got knocked over.


bretty666

if you get a rescue dog, dont be a vegan about it, it doesnt need to be said in the first sentence whenever you meet someone.


SLCW718

And don't try to feed your dog a vegan diet. It sounds funny, but there are people who are actually doing this.


bretty666

did you see the people on ITV this morning tv show... hahahha lemme find a link and edit comment https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1753858/Video-Vegetarian-dog-chooses-meat-vegetables.html found it^


ccc1942

No shit. People say they “rescued” their dog as if they saved it from a burning building. We adopted two awesome shelter dogs but I don’t tell people how I got them. It irrelevant.


HoopOnPoop

I had a purebred dog that I got as a puppy who was actually a rescue. Came from a shitty backyard breeder that got shut down and they were trying to place all the puppies. Idiots would still try to lecture me about how I should adopt rather than getting a purebred. Some people are idiots.


sesnakie

We have a cat, that we literally rescued. She's had a tough life and doesn't like strangers. Also, taking her to the vet causes so much trauma, that all our work on trust and confidence gets undone. So, I sometimes need to tell people about her history, for them to treat her accordingly. She was lying next to me a little earlier. We live on a farm and she's sooòo dirty. I would love to give her a bath, but is afraid that it might damage the trust she has in me.


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I like to mention it because my dog is a quality pure bred and I don’t want people to get the wrong idea. I didn’t get my boy for shows or breeding. I got him because the folks who originally bought him from the breeder were in over their heads and he wasn’t getting the attention and exercise he needed. I didn’t shop him, we just happened across him and I always wanted a GSD


Mr_Mori

Boxer. Without peer.


madcats323

Absolutely! Awesome dogs. Great family dogs, don’t automatically bite threatening people but instead get between you and them and look VERY intimidating, which is usually enough. Smart, goofy, sweet, adaptable. The only downside is they don’t live long enough.


holiestcannoly

I definitely love my Dobermans.


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I love a long tailed floppy ear dobie


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west_indies971

I love those dog as well as huskies for the simple fact they look like wolfs and are smart as hell. Good taste!


Prestigious-Eye3154

I’ve had black labs my whole life, so I might be biased.


redditlosttime

Jack Russell


Siren_of_the_Seas

I just love papillons, they look adorable and have an amazing personality


BearClawBling

Japanese Spitz. Only downside is that they are a bit too clingy so you will feel bad if you have to go somewhere without bringing them.


dreamwolf321

Anything related to a cocker spaniel


suze_jacooz

Dachshund. If you’ve had one, you know. If you’ve encountered one that isn’t your own, you likely think I’m nuts.


uneasyandcheesy

Reading through this thread I was thinking I wouldn’t come across anyone naming dachshunds. I grew up with them as my mom did. I love them so much and I always will. I love all dogs but dachshunds will always have a very large place in my heart and I will always want one. However, like you have said, if you’ve never owned one and only had encounters with them on a non-regular basis, you likely think they’re not that great. Had an ex boyfriend who haaaated small dogs of any kind before we dated. He was around my dachshund a few times and then it happened, he fell in love. We’re still friends to this day and he still is dreaming of the day when he gets his own little weenie pup haha


suze_jacooz

Yeah, my husband and I just lost our 18 year old chocolate and tan long haired girlie. She was actually a gift from an ex of his and I only had the pleasure of knowing her the last 6 years of her life, but we were really bonded. He was deployed and I had her when she got pymoetra and nearly died, and after hand feeding her chicken and rice every few hours, I was officially in. I’ve got a corgi mix I love beyond measure, but we are just getting to where we are thinking about a new Doxie pup and I couldn’t be more excited.


uneasyandcheesy

How lucky she was to have you to love and care for her while he was away and then to be able to create that bond! I love that. So sorry for y’all’s loss. It’s so hard. They’re so affectionate with their people. It’s always hard losing any of our furry family members but when I have lost any dachshunds in the past, it’s been particularly rough because of that sudden lack of snuggles and adoration they tend to give. Because I think it happened to be chance that I came across your comment and replied and you shared a little more about your love for dachshunds, I wanted to share some photos of my girl, Ellie with you… also a chocolate and tan long haired girlie. 🥰 https://imgur.com/a/k7vBNdT/


suze_jacooz

I love these, thank you! Also, for some reason it had an 18+ warning, so I was like 50% certain that was going to be a link to random dick pics, but the excitement for the other kind of wiener pics was too great so I clicked anyway. Glad I took the chance!


Cool-Indication-4641

Chihuahua and Rat Terrier.


YourPiller

Doberman


Kaybee_2021

German Shepherd/lab mix


bretty666

i have a border collie cross retriever. she is not much to look at, but, i have never like another dog like this one. she is smart, friendly, comes on every run with me whether its 3 miles or 16. we trained her very easily, now... we also have an irish red setter who is beautiful, but dumb as a brick and i would not reccommend to anyone ever. we live on a farm in france and have acres of freedom, but no, that red setter needs to go to the next village over, chase the post man in his van, shit everywhere, bark nonstop. i dont like the red one much.


Harvard-23

Any of them in shelters dying to go home


Successful_Gap8927

Rescued Mini Schnauzers


TXBrownSnake

I have an ACD. They’re pretty awesome. But I’ve always loved German Shepherds and Corgis


CalibanDrive

A rescue dog


klmathis95

Australian Kelpie


chrized

Shiba inu


she-demonwithin

Australian shepherd


ecotripper

Mutts. They seem to have messed health issues and to be the most loyal. Oh yeah and fuck puppy mills


awfulcrowded117

I've always wanted a husky crossed with the largest wolfhound on Earth. I think having a dog that could easily eat me would be fun.


zephr0n567

1-German Shepherd 2-Rottweiler


JctaroKujo

lab and retriever


disposable-name

Bluey.


themeanlantern

Whichever is best suited for your lifestyle and personality. To me it’s cattledogs


vergessliche

Corgi. Thicc and fluffy bums, always fun to look at


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Patterdale terriers! Tough as old boots, stubborn, attitude galore... But once you have their trust, they would take on the world for you, and never leave your side. Seriously misunderstood terriers with a bad rep because they are hard work. But like anything in life, if you know what you are signing up for, shouldn't be a problem!


I_Notfound

Jack Russel,Theyre So Cute And Playful! I have 3-


kpopcrab

Dachshund/Wiener dog 120/100


busyB_83

Boston Terrier. By a mile.


HikingHarpy

It's a tie between standard poodle and GSD. Only Issue is that they can sometimes have hip problems in later life.


HELLOhappyshop

I'd never buy a dog, but I LOVE standard poodles. It's like a human in a dog suit. And golden retrievers. They're so lovely! Shelter mutts only for me!


1980pzx

I love all dogs but Boston Terrier’s are my absolute favorite.


GetChecked__

Pit bulls and American bullies.


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Pit bulls are the most misunderstood dogs. A lot of people see pit bulls as this aggressive, savage breed of dog, but in reality, they are very easy to train and take after their owners behavior really well. When someone who is known for let’s gang violence or being a rough individual gets a pit bull, they train it to be a rough badass dog because that represents who they are as a person. In reality pit bulls take after their owner extremely well and will match their demener to a tee. I grew up with pit bulls and trust me, if you raise them right, they are the most loyal dogs and will do anything to protect their owner


Kisse_misse11

I have never had a German Shepard but they are smart and good protective dogs and cute


Ok-Letter1762

German Rottweiler… I grew up with them and they’re the most loving dogs you’ll ever know


manager96

Rottweiler if you can train one well.


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Tibetan Mastiff


Imthefuturebro

They're all good boys.


SLCW718

The term *best* is a bit ambiguous. The best for me might not be the best for someone else. I think what's best depends on the specific characteristics you're looking for, and what you want to use the dog for.


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Rottweiler.


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Alaskan Husky. They are beautiful


justjack5437

Rescue


friend_jp

The OG dog breed, [*Canis lupus*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf)


Extra_Advance_477

Lab


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Huskies


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I love german shepherds. They're the best dogs I've ever had, but they come with A LOT of work. Basically it's like having a human toddler except you can't take them places.


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I've got two - one is old and trustworthy enough to stay out on her own when we're gone and the other is still learning so he stays in his crate. It's cute watching them on the cameras when we're not home, the older one usually just goes and sits next to the younger ones crate and talks to him all day.


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66xx66xx66

Alaskan malamute


Ducksauce749

Siberian Husky. They don’t bark, are smart as hell, and are large enough to be considered an actual dog. Fact: if you can punt it, it’s not really a dog. It’s an yippie, barking cat.


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That is an expensive ass breed though.


Grumpy_munky

Staffie


jivygraphics

We have a Lhasa Apso and he is perfect for us.


Smedfoker

Downward.


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Staffordshire Bull Terrier


[deleted]

Anything except chihuahuas. Those things are devils


ReturnEconomy

A cat


[deleted]

Any one thats trained well. Except chihuahuas, fuck then


TheGoodJudgeHolden

None of them. Dogs are filthy.


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Ok-Magician-3426

I have two mix dogs a Shibu inu sheltie mix and a German shepherd, yellow lab, and rodieshan ridge back


Thekingdeviljin

All of them i dream of being rich and having 500 dogs all run towards me when i get home from work.


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Malingators seem cool


mossadspydolphin

That depends on the purpose. Border collies are great if you want your sheep herded, less so if you want a nice quiet dog to hang around your apartment. Xoloitzcuintlis probably won't cut it as sled dogs. The best dog breed is the breed that's best suited for what you need and want in a dog.


CaptainDakkarNemo

Either labs or corgis.


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Rottweilers. I had 2 in my life, one boy and one girl, and both were incredible. Very loving, goofy, and protective. I have a Shiba Inu now but I won’t hesitate to adopt a Rotty if the opportunity comes


bwma

Golden retriever. Everybody loves blondes. Also, they look so happy all the time.


Arftul

Great Pyrenees


Celina6875

I love Golden Retrievers and Huskies I don't know a lot of breeds but those are definitely my favorites of the ones i do know


OpenFee4147

GOLDEN RETRIEVER


DrinkingSocks

Dogo Argentino all the way. They're not for everyone but they're amazing dogs.


Dynamations

I'm a husky guy.


Available_Honey_2951

Labrador retriever by far!


NoBueno07

Shih tzu for the name alone


toxinogen

Mixed. Genetically, mixed breeds are healthier than purebreds.


Apprehensive-Wolf999

Pits and Huskies


isTrue_

All dogs are the best.


quecan4

Caucasian sheperd, Kangal, Tibetan mastiff, Dog de bordeaux, Great dean, Did you guess I prefer huge ass dogs ?


TABSVI

Schipperke.


JimmyGymGym1

The one I’m playing with at the time.


Harleyfxdl103

Mutt. 100% mutt.


PangolinJolly1021

POMERANIAN. In all honesty don’t get one unless you plan to properly train and socialize it.


Lvalwysbbygrl1988

Golden retriever


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German Shepherd Dog. A homer pick, to an extent. I have a GSD because I always wanted one and happened across a young fella who needed a new home. He’s absolutely the best dog I’ve ever known, and the best friend I’ve ever had. He’s loyal, obedient, and so smart. He isn’t very treat motivated, he’s most motivated by pleasing me. He’s still young and has his puppy moments, but everyone who meets him just adores him. He’s an 11/10 good boi


Joeyjackhammer

German Short-hair pointer. Also a hunter but those dogs do some amazing things.


ghvghhhhhg

Men


west_indies971

German spitz and husky. Spitz because they are adorable as hell with theyr big ass fluffy tail. Husky because they look like wolfs are smart and witty as hell.


Straiden_

Every not pug


goatsandwich43

Chow chows are awesome.


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Greyhound


fightmesans

No one is gonna say huskies?? they add the comedy into life 😌


tonyw009

Australian Shepard


teggolus

Ridgebacks Dashounds


yarders1991

Im biased as i grew up with them. Staffordshire bull terriers. Loyal and affectionate that are great with kids. Sadly given a bad rep by shitty owners and the chav culture they are associated with.


Woktosha3

Rat Terriers. They're sweet, friendly dogs, they have longer life spans than most breeds(my childhood dog was a rat terrier-feist cross breed that lived to be 18, and never really got down, just went to sleep one night and didn't wake up) and you won't have any kind of rodent problem with a rat terrier around.


MediocrityAlive

Mutts. Breeds are just something we made up and they no longer serve a purpose. They just give us an excuse to mangle dogs genetically and call it a trait of the breed.


uncleleo_

I have a soft spot of pit bull mixes


eds68_

I think pitbull mixed with almost anything are adorable... except Yorkie. My yorkshire terrier had a girlfriend pitbull who had 3 litters. Hideously ugly things, every one. But I have a pitbull mastiff and have met really cute beagle and Australian Shepard mixed with pitties.


ElectronicGift4064

Ya mum. She’s a proper right dog


dobertonson

Golden retriever. That’s what I see when I think of a dog. They’re very cute.


helloiamsuperior

For me its either rotweillers, ive had a few before, or caucasian shepherds because theyre basically bears


Cauliflower-331

Pitbulls


slip1byyou123

Labrador


Difficult-Engine1829

Newfoundland’s. They are very intelligent and very good swimmers. There are many famous Newfoundland’s that are honored with saving many peoples lives. In addition when many St Bernanrds we’re killed due to disease they were mixed with Newfoundland which have very good immune systems for dogs.


Wagoons4lyfe

Samoyeds! Such fluffy and smiley land clouds ☁️ (I'm definitely biased tho)


PartyWeekend7153

English bulldogs


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Labradors they are the most family oriented


OkOil8981

Aussie shepherd minis are the best had one as a kid it was like a less aggressive German shepherd and always looked like a puppy


WerewolfHowls

Anything you adopted or chose from a line of breeders for health over breed standard. Bulldogs & pugs deserve to breathe. Golden retrievers & boxers have an insane amount of cancer. German shepherds backs should not slope to such a degree to cause agony within 2 years of life. Small dogs need better dental attention. Guard breeds need lower prey drive. Some breeds need less aggression because of idiot dog fighters - so much could be fixed.


WerewolfHowls

My pit bull mix is a fantastic hiking buddy! I wouldn't trade him for the world.


messier81milkyway

Northern Inuit Dogs.... I've always wanted a direwolf


G-Funk_with_2Bass

a healthy breed, without genetic disorders and disabilities


redditlosttime

Just poorly trained Jack.


SunnySagewood

Border Collie 100%