Got a favorite dog breed? Which one and why?

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My favorites this morning at play time. In order, Cuda, Hemi, and Magnum.

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33IMP said:
My favorites this morning at play time. In order, Cuda, Hemi, and Magnum.

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I had a black Chow named cuda, that dog was tougher than wire but great with kids. I got him from a shelter he looked like crap half of his fur was gone but his confirmation was great and I could tell he was a purebred. It took a while before him and my Malamute golden retriever mix could settle their differences Bodie was the Malamute mix he went over a hundred pounds easy but that chow would not take one step backwards and finally they just got tired of the doggy drama and we're totally cool with each other. Two more very good dogs.
 
ocdart said:
I've always had dogs and grew up with different dog breeds in the family.
My first was a Terrier when I was seven years old. Unfortunately, he was soon lost when he was hit by a car.
After that were several Beagles that stretched into my early years in college.
Then a couple of Irish Setters that started off as a compromise.
When my first wife and I divorced, I kept full custody of both kids. At the time my daughter was 7 and my son was 2 and I wanted them to grow up with a dog, but I didn't want to deal with a lot of necessary dog grooming. I also wanted a dog that would be protective enough that my daughter could walk it on her own, big enough to be somewhat visually intimidating, but gentle and laid back at the same time.
We did some research, attended a few dog shows to check out different breeds and decided on a Rhodesian Ridgeback.

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They proved to be the perfect breed for us. The kids are both now grown, on their own and I'm currently on my fourth Ridgeback - the last three have all been rescues. I'm in SoCal but have driven north of San Francisco for two of the rescues.
I recently saw the following description online and it's 100% accurate...

Rhodesian Ridgeback was bred to hunt lions—yes, lions—so bravery runs deep in their bloodline. These athletic and independent dogs are calm in demeanor but quick to act when danger arises. They’re protective of their families without being unnecessarily aggressive, and they tend to assess situations before reacting. Ridgebacks are also known for their intelligence and quiet confidence, which makes them excellent watchdogs who don’t need to bark every five minutes to prove their point. In short, they know they’re tough, and they don’t need to show off.

Each of ours have also been very loving family members.
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Ridgeback rescue all the way. This is Alfie he was a Ridgeback cross Dobie. He’s gone now, but he won’t be forgotten.
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German Shepherd! I'm on my fourth one. Every time I get a new dog I say I'm gonna get something different, and then come home with a Shepherd anyway.
 
Righty said:
Ridgeback rescue all the way. This is Alfie he was a Ridgeback cross Dobie. He’s gone now, but he won’t be forgotten.
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We have a Ridgeback/Great Pyrinese cross. Looks like a Ridgeback. He is a herd protection dog for our Boer Goats. That is his job and all he wants top do.
He never would have anything to do with me until I gave him a ham bone one day, then he was (sorta) my buddy.
 
They say they can be aloof. My father in law used to come down to our house for steak every week, once dinner was over and he sat on the couch our dog would lie next to him with his head on his knee and wouldn’t move until he got up to leave, he’d have to rub the caution back into his legs when he got up from the weight of the dogs head. That dog would have died for him.
 
Mutts. Either way, pure breed or mutt, they all need love!! Archie, the brown one and Daisy.
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I have 2 main favourites
A kelpie owned 4 and Irish Wolfhounds have not owned one yet as do not have enough room, but my brother had one 38 years ago and it was the most gentle of dogs my daughter was under 2 at the time and could do anything with that dog

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