Favorite other than Shelties?

I grew up with a bearded collie. LOVED that dog! There will always and only ever be one Mandy. But I could get another-easily. We also had a Great Dane, but pooper scooping after one of those makes it a No on my list.

I don't really know too many breeds. My mom has a Boston Terror, I don't know about the rest of the breed, but that dog is just the dumbest creature I've ever met. He is a bit mean too. Its on my Never-Ever list.
 
mimiretz said:
the normal dog thinks, "My human says sit, okay I'll sit". A Northern dog thinks, "My human says sit. Is that really the right thing to do? Is it safe? Okay, seems okay, I'll sit."
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Whereas the Scottish breeds say, "You say to do something. Well, convince me it's really what I want to do. I'm skeptical."
 
there are so many breeds I would love to have, but realistically will never happen. To name a few... husky, GSD, st. poodle, Norfolk terrier irish red and white setter, Doberman, collie, aussie. :gaah
 
Against my advise my wife insisted on a miniature Australian shepherd. This week we picked up the beautiful 8 week old blue merle girl and so far she (Pepper) and Toby (my 2 yr old sheltie) are getting along great. Guess will have to wait awhile to do a real comparison but initial impression is good.
 
ttexan said:
Against my advise my wife insisted on a miniature Australian shepherd. This week we picked up the beautiful 8 week old blue merle girl and so far she (Pepper) and Toby (my 2 yr old sheltie) are getting along great. Guess will have to wait awhile to do a real comparison but initial impression is good.
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Not wanting to derail the thread, but I like the idea of an Aussie in a smaller size, but sometimes they just end up looking so weird. I've seen so many bug-eyed, weird looking ones, I would probably never get one. I have also seen a few really really cute ones, but they are definitely the minority. And part of the bug-eyed thing is for some reason, they like to purposely breed for blue eyes, even in non-merled coats. Blue eyes seem to exacerbate the bug-eyed look.
 
Tinsel's new sister will arrive in about 7 weeks. Born on Mother's day, our home will be graced by a new Tervuren girl. Of course, love westies but Belgians will always have a piece of my heart.
 
It will always be Shelties for me! I love their size, energy, enthusiasm and most of all their loveable nature.

Growing up I would have given ANYTHING for a Rough Collie, though. DH grew up with Cockers, but if we ever got one, it would have to be an English Cocker - with a tail (not against docking, but DH and I like the look of a full tail). DH wants a German Shepherd someday, I do believe. My sister has one, and I call her "favorite" LOL. Her actual name is Cody, but I do love her so. She kind of has the personality of Addie.
 
I would have to say my backup breed is the Mudi. Similar to Shelties in some ways...I love them! I just haven't found quite what I'm looking for without importing and I'd rather not import.
 
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