Don’t get too excited, this is about dogs. Here are thirteen of the innumerable breeds.
1. Miniature Schnauzer – my parents have had two great ones
2. Rough Collie – who doesn’t like Lassie?
3. Doberman Pincher – my grandparents had a wonderful one named Pierre
4. Dalmation – though hyperactive from what I’ve heard, I will always think of the Disney movie in connection with this breed
5. Afghan Hound – these elegant creatures always remind me of a friend; that family’s beautiful female was a goof at heart
6. Border Collie – the multicolored eyes and merle (speckled) coats are gorgeous
7. Akita Inu – this Japanese dog is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world; it was actually used to hunt large game in previous generations
8. Borzoi – the Russian wolfhound has amazing speed and lean good looks
9. Puli – my partner tells fondly of a neighbor’s dreadlocked specimen
10. Shi Tzu – the hilarious mockumentary “Best in Show” cemented this breed in my mind as a real darling
11. Chow Chow – while I know of an abused specimen that never did like children, I think they are great
12. Rottweiler – I’ve wanted one of these gentle beasts since first seeing them in a horror movie; a friend breeds some real sweeties
13. Mutt – while not a breed but a mix, like my mixed breed cats (moggies), they are the hardiest of the lot and I grew up with two wonderful female mutts
I wuv mutts. But I have to confess: I'm a cat person. Still, dogs - especially puppies - can be some of the sweetest, most loving creatures on earth.
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My former roommat had a border collie. Wonderful dog. Loving. Adored my cat. A little neurotic since the poor thing had spent the first two years of her life in a 2'x3' outdoor crate at a puppy mill. I think people who abuse anaimals really will go to the special hell.
ReplyDeleteI love Border Collies.
ReplyDeleteBut I'm a mutt owner. No papers on my Blue Healer dogs.
I was looking for a dachsund on this list. Or a chihuahua. Where are the tiny ones? Well, you have a Shi Tzu, but I don't know what the others are. What's a Puli? Got any pics?
ReplyDeleteI have a hybrid - Lab/pointer. She was bred for hunting but is gun shy. However, she is an amazing dog. Beautiful silky coat that makes you want to cuddle with her all day... which she doesn't mind at all. Out other is a chocolate lab who thinks she's a cat and likes to sleep on the headrest of the couch.
ReplyDeleteI'm very much a cat person. But I once fell in love with an adorable mini chihuahua.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun comments! I should've posted pictures. There certainly are many breeds I failed to mention. It was fun trying to find some different ones.
ReplyDeleteSo love dogs! You totally should have included pics! LOL!
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Paige
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