says IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE A DIFFERENT BREED BESIDES YOUR OWN— WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?
They had to be healthy, there had to be breeding/show stock available, they had to have a low upkeep, and be hardy and willing. My first breed was Pembroke Welsh Corgies. then after 20 years I added Tibetan Spaniels. I think I would love to have a Pickard. A happy dog with a peaceable nature. —Pamela Bradbury I have Smooth Dachshunds. If I could choose again, I would choose a quieter, less destructive dog. Dachshunds dig up the yard and have a huge bark. They are not appropriate for apartments. —Anonymous
“I’VE OFTEN SAID TRAINING A SHELTIE FOR OBEDIENCE IS ALMOST
LIKE CHEATING BECAUSE THEY’RE SO EASY TO TRAIN!”
Dobermans—smart and elegant. —Lou Ann King
I have Beagles but I would get an Whippet, they are wash and go and are really couch potatoes after a good run and very clean. —Anonymous I have Papillons which have been a source of pride and joy to me for fifty years. However, if forced to choose anoth- er breed it would probably be Japanese Chin as their shape, make and coat are reminiscent of Paps. Also, I do love those brachiocephalic heads. —Maxine J. Gurin I’ve shown a lot of breeds and I eventually choose Shet- land Sheepdogs as my breed because they’re small enough to be easy to carry and transport but the main reason I chose them is because of the breed temperament. Not only are they intelligent, which many other breeds can claim but they want to please and even more importantly, they try to please you— which many other breeds can’t claim! I’ve often said training a Sheltie for obedience is almost like cheating because they’re so easy to train! Belgian Tervuren would be my second breed. After show- ing other guarding breeds, as well as Terv’s, I came to appre- ciate the qualities of those breeds and I found the Terv to combine the Sheltie intelligence and willingness to please along with the protective instinct. —David Calderwood
and temperament. Their expressive faces convey intelligence and commitment to their job. They still do their job of guard- ing home and livestock—a job that cannot be replaced by man or machine. The Kuvasz exemplifies the “P” of pure- bred…purpose bred, preservation and predictability. That’s why I have a “passion” for them! —Theresa Nesbitt MD Japanese Chin. Chin are relatively healthy as a breed, about the same amount of things to watch out for as the Afghan Hound as far as health checks go. Intelligent and trainable. With Chin I wouldn’t have to run as fast with in the show ring and they are lighter weight. They can also get most of the exercise they need just running through the house. Less coat maintenance. Personality is similar to Afghans when they want attention they love you, then they leave and go do their own thing. —Carla Helm
Cairn Terrier, because that is from where West Highland White Terriers originated! —Anonymous
Keeshond or Klee Kai as I would like to stay with a smaller spitz breed. I have Pomeranians. —Ron Elshaug
I have Alaskan Malamute since 1971—a Corgi because they are easy to groom and I would be able to show them myself! —Anonymous I would choose a Brussel Griffon. Small square, incred- ible funny face, but beautiful at the same time. I would love to look at them and enjoy. My breed is Miniature Poodles for 40 years, but I could be tempted with a rough Griffon. —Inge Semenschin
I have English Springer Spaniels and love them but I have bad knees and can’t show them my self any more. So I would choose French Bulldogs because they are rugged, adorable and I could show them! —Anonymous
I have French Bulldogs and if I had to choose a second breed it would be the Boston Terrier. —Anonymous
Yorkshire Terrier because I love their brave personality. —Anonymous
I would choose the English Bulldog because of size and minimum maintenance. —Anonymous
My breed is the Bulldog. If I had the chose a different breed it would be the French Bulldog because it’s similar to the Bulldog. —Anonymous
Havanese. Showing a Bichon Frise today is entering a grooming competition. Few judges really look at their struc- ture (or hidden flaws covered up by the creative groomer, or whether or not the halos (or anus) of the dog is darkened with black shadow to cover up bad pigmentation—the expert groomers know how to fix. The Bichon trim is very “stylized”
When I started in dogs 49 years ago, I came from hors- es. I actually chose my breeds, not just fell into them.
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