says IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE A DIFFERENT BREED BESIDES YOUR OWN— WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?
I have Silky Terriers but for a big dog I would get a Dober- man and a small dog would be a French Bulldog. I’ve never met a Dobie that I didn’t like and the Frenchie is exuding personality. —Anonymous I breed and own English Setters. If I had to chose it would be a Nederlandse Kooikerhondje or Bracco Italiano. Kooik- er—love their personalities. Bracco—love the possibility of another great sporting/hunting breed in my home; both are from the Sporting group. —Anonymous
“THERE IS NOTHING I CAN’T DO WITH MY BRITTANYS.”
I would love a Borzoi! They are so gentle and elegant. —Anonymous
That’s easy. I have always wanted a Rottweiler male. I think they are really smart and, from my point of view, they don’t require a lot of trimming—just a good brush and some soap and water. Unhappily, my friends who know me say that I shouldn’t have one because I have the wrong temperament. Go figure! I have had a number of breeds over the years but I believe I am best known for Pointers. —Tom Bradley I would choose a Golden Retriever. They are affection- ate, loyal and a fun loving breed. Easily trained and they get along well with other breeds plus they also love children. —Anonymous I have Norwich Terriers now, have had Goldens, Kees- honds, and a couple mutts along the way, but if I had to choose it would probably be a French Bulldog. A whole lot less grooming. —Anonymous Wolf Hybrid, because I had one before and it was the most amazing dog and taught me about the nature of the dog in the wild. However, the Brittany will always be my go-to dog, the versatility of this breed is amazing. There is nothing I can’t do with my Brittanys. —Jeri K Conklin I show Bouviers but I’m thinking about getting a Vizsla to show. I just lost my companion Vizsla with cancer at age seven. He was the best dog ever. Not to mention a hell of a lot less grooming. —Anonymous Lagotto Romano—lovely, sweet temperament, medium sized, very trainable, medium energy, handsome coat, shape and face. —Anonymous
be my choice even at this point in my life. To me they are the smartest breed on the planet and living with them is like liv- ing with a person. —Carol D’Aloisio I have had Papillons for 35 years, but Poms have always had my attention. I am retired now, so that opportunity has passed. They are adorable, smart and lively little dogs. Most breeders have done a great job in keeping these precious lit- tle guys in premium condition. —Jill Riley Currently own Border Terriers and have had Poodles, Giant Schnauzers and German Wire Haired Pointers. If no restrictions I would choose a Border Collie. I would love to try herding and be really competitive in agility and obedi- ence. However if I keep all my criteria in consideration— wire hair, no cropping or docking, active, smart, all around dog that I can compete in (conformation, working, agility, obedience)—I would have to go back to a Border Terrier. —Anonymous French Bulldog. I love their clownish nature and endear- ing bark. Owned and bred Dachshunds for over 30 years. —Tom Daniels
I have Miniature Pinschers since 1982! I’d pick Toy Fox Terriers! —Anonymous
Vizsla: Little grooming, sporting dog, nice size and slick looking —Anonymous
I have Finnish Spitz and would not choose another breed over them. I would, however, add either an ACD or Catahou- la, two strong breeds that will get along well with mine. — Anita Thomas My breed is Havanese and if I had to choose a different breed I would go with a Biewer Terrier. I love the size and temperament of the breed along with the beautiful silky coat. —Anonymous Several: Rottweiler, bred and raised several champs—love this breed. Standard Poodle, as a pet, don’t want to groom but they have personality! Whippet, easy going, clean and loving. —Anonymous
I have Norwich, often considered getting into Norfolk as well. That would be my other choice. —Anonymous
I have Malinois and if I had to choose a different breed, it would be Dobermans, because they are both elegant and of noble bearing. —Anonymous Current breed—Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Different breed—Burmese Mountain Dog, their loving, kind nature, their look and coloring. —Anonymous
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