says IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE A DIFFERENT BREED BESIDES YOUR OWN— WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?
QUESTION FOR ALL SHOWSIGHT READERS If you had to choose a different breed besides your own— what would you choose and why?
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My current breed is a Bedlington Terrier. If I were to pick another breed, it would probably be a Xolo! Talk about oppo- site ends of the spectrum. I love their aloof primitive per- sonality, along with their clean lines. There are other breeds that interest me, but due to allergies, most wont work for me. —Diane Stille I would choose Pumi (non shedding, Terrier-like, down- sized). Current breed is Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. —Anonymous
Probably a Bloodhound. I do search and rescue, so that seems to be a natural breed to go from Border Collies. —Anonymous I am approaching an age that I would down size. I recently met a Rat Terrier that caught my eye. Small, muscular, can travel easily, low maintenance. Still able to keep up with an active life style. —Anonymous As a person who appreciates the uniqueness of all breeds, this is a tough call. My own breed is the Puli. I think I would choose a Doberman as my alternate breed. I’ve always admired their elegance and their “wash and wear” coat appeals to me! —Sherry Gibson I breed and show Irish Terriers. If I had to downsize— really downsize—I would choose a Pomeranian. An unlikely choice—but perhaps not. They have a ton of personality and brains, like my IT’s. The same feisty, independent but loving spirit and they crush agility. What’s not to love? Well...there is all that coat. —Thea Lahti Currently own Basset Hounds, would probably choose smaller or slower breed, love Bulldogs. Getting older and slower myself, started out with Blueticks and Black and Tan Coonhound, love my hounds, hence the Bassets. —Anonymous Curly Coated Retriever—they are not as popular as the other Retrievers but are a nice large breed that would be fun to have. —Anonymous I currently have a Papillon. The next breed I want is a Toy Fox Terrier. That was my original choice, but the breeder nev- er bred the parents so I got the Pap instead. He is awesome and I love him to death, but want a short-haired dog next time. —Anonymous My heart and soul belong to the Glen of Imaal Terriers (and a Dachshund or two!) but if I had to choose anoth- er breed it would be the Kuvasz. This breed has such a rich history and has stayed true to the traditional look
I have had Old English Sheepdogs for 40 years, most of my life. I would never change Breeds. —Anonymous
I have English Springer Spaniels usa. If I had to change for a different breed I would choose for the Wired Fox Terrier and why, I love their character. —Cecilia van Dooren I show and breed Japanese Chin. If I chose another breed (hard to imagine since the Chin have my heart), it would be one that has less whelping issues in general like Yorkies or Cavaliers. —Anonymous I would choose Greyhoud or a Rottie. Love the hardy nature of the breed and the temperament. Rotties because of the sleek look and the devotion to their people. Sort of aloof as I am. —Anonymous I would choose the Boston Terrier. My grandparents had Bostons as long as I can remember. They were playful and great with us when we were very young and a real lap dog for my grandfather as he aged. They seemed to be intelligent and family oriented. I would recommend them to a family want- ing a small dog. —Joan Stone Russell Terrier, I currently have Parsons. Russells are a smaller version with a more laid back temperament. —Anonymous
Another herding breed, intelligent, good work ethics and quick learners. —Mary Law Weir
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