What other breeds do you love?

[Sharon7]

OK folks time for audience participation! We did this kind of "survey" a long time ago but time to renew. If you had to choose another breed of dog, what would it be, and why?

Starting off with me. I would say, Doberman would be my somewhat surprising second choice. After that, Greyhound or Borzoi. Dobies are very sensitive, smart and loyal dogs so they have that in common with Shelties. I used to petsit in my younger days and had several Dobie clients. They were absolutely wonderful loving dogs. Another breed I think is really nice is Flat coated Retrievers. They are stunningly beautiful and the couple I have met have been super sweet and nice.

 

[Margi]

I had several Dobies before Shelties. They are indeed very nice dogs. I had a Goldie, too. But I don't think I would ever go back to a larger dog. Perhaps a King Charles. I spend time with poodle mixes and to be frank the Yorkie, Malti, or any of the doodles just don't strike me as being very smart. Not sure I could go back to "just a sweet dog"...and I don't know what the King Charles average IQ is. Maybe just a cat! LOL

 

[RikyR]

Standard Dachshund. I grew up with one, he was my constant companion for 12 years. Possibly would have another one, but my Shelties have stolen my heart.

 

[Calliesmom]

small dog- Pom
large dog- Rough Collie, Tervuren

 

[Ann]

I've always loved Havanese. My Sheltie friends tease me that I can't get away from breeds with a lot of HAIR. I know their coats are probably more work than Shelties but I just love them. We've had Poms and Westies, and our Pom was if possible a worse barker than my Shelties. As long as I'm standing, there will always be a Sheltie in my life.

 

[Piper's mom]

We’ve had several different dog breeds over the years….my brother had Shepherds, we had Pekingese when I was a kid and then Cockers and a Corgi cross (she was the sweetest dog). And my sister had Bichons…very neurotic barky dogs. After all those experiences I have to say I can never go back to any other breed…they all have their own challenges but Sheltie’s are the only ones for me now.

 

[Ron Atkinson]

My experience with other breeds is limited to working dogs. I have bought 2 for our local police department. They are Belgian Shepherds smart as a Whip and highly driven. Beautiful animals.