Skip to comments.
Top dog: Which breed sets popularity-ranking record in U.S.?
CBS News ^
| Jan 31, 2014
| AP/CBS
Posted on 02/01/2014 9:24:06 AM PST by Innovative
click here to read article
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-73 next last
They are all adorable, but the best dog is a dog you take from a rescue, who does understand what you did for him/her and is eternally grateful for your kindness.
To: Joe 6-pack
2
posted on
02/01/2014 9:24:25 AM PST
by
Innovative
("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
To: Innovative
I had intended to mention the pure bred mutt too.
3
posted on
02/01/2014 9:25:47 AM PST
by
benewton
To: benewton
“pure bred mutt too.”
:)
I bet those are the most popular ones — a lot more people own “non-pure-breed” dogs, than any of the pure breed ones.
I think some people consider it a status symbol to own a pure breed dog — but I think they should show their status some other way and save an orphaned or abandoned pet instead.
4
posted on
02/01/2014 9:30:58 AM PST
by
Innovative
("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
To: Innovative
A myth. Yes, there are wonderful dogs at a rescue, but there are also dogs with severe emotional problems from bad owners.
5
posted on
02/01/2014 9:31:39 AM PST
by
Yaelle
To: Innovative
YEP...we have one of those “rescue” dogs....she’s the best dog I have ever known....she happens to be part lab, part aussie?
6
posted on
02/01/2014 9:32:16 AM PST
by
goodnesswins
(R.I.P. Doherty, Smith, Stevens, Woods.)
To: Innovative
And then they put them in doggie daycare.
7
posted on
02/01/2014 9:33:49 AM PST
by
Jack Hydrazine
(Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; me = independent conservative)
To: Innovative
Go boxers! I have one rescue and one not. Fun...very fun and loving puppy dogs!
8
posted on
02/01/2014 9:34:08 AM PST
by
Irenic
(The pencil sharpener and Elmer's glue is put away-- we've lost the red wheelbarrow)
To: Innovative
the best dog is a dog you take from a rescueThey choose you; it's canine-human speed dating for a match. Something in those abandoned sweethearts can sense when someone is their match, and they turn on the charm.
9
posted on
02/01/2014 9:34:26 AM PST
by
grania
To: Innovative
“Gale Golden” should be raising Golden Retrievers.
To: Innovative
We have a dachshund who happened to us when he was 5. His previous owner was a distant owner who had rescued him and then a year later she died. We got him, renamed him, had him chipped and neutered. He’s a sweetie.
11
posted on
02/01/2014 9:39:10 AM PST
by
Mercat
To: Innovative
Mine is best.
12
posted on
02/01/2014 9:39:41 AM PST
by
cripplecreek
(REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
To: cripplecreek
13
posted on
02/01/2014 9:40:46 AM PST
by
Innovative
("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
To: cripplecreek
14
posted on
02/01/2014 9:41:03 AM PST
by
gorush
(History repeats itself because human nature is static)
To: Innovative
“but the best dog is a dog you take from a rescue”
So true. We have two of them a Beagle and a Chihuahua. Both rescued out of our neighborhood as they had been dumped by their owners. Mr. GG2 and I were just saying last night that we could not have gotten two better dogs if we had gone out and bought them. They are a constant joy.
15
posted on
02/01/2014 9:44:42 AM PST
by
Georgia Girl 2
(The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
To: Innovative
The smartest and most in-tune dog I’ve ever had was a boxer mix, she passed in June of last year. Best dog ever, you could teach her anything— fetch the phone or most anything you wanted to take a minute to show her. Our GSD passed the year before our mix. In my opinion the GSD ise one of the most soulful dogs. I sure miss them.
16
posted on
02/01/2014 9:47:36 AM PST
by
Irenic
(The pencil sharpener and Elmer's glue is put away-- we've lost the red wheelbarrow)
To: Innovative
I agree, but there’s something to be said for purebreds too. I’ve only had one dog, A Briard. Got him from a friend who was a breeder. Incredibly smart dogs!
And a GREAT watchdog! Foiled a robbery at my secluded farmhouse. You could see the robbers footprints in the snow. Normal stride walking up to a side window. There he was met by Pandemonium! Strides running back to his truck were about 6’ in length! Pandy musta scared the poop outa him! Bwaaa!
To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
I am not knocking purebreds, just that unfortunately many people who want purebreds are doing it more as a status symbol, rather than for love of the dog.
18
posted on
02/01/2014 9:51:00 AM PST
by
Innovative
("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
To: goodnesswins
We got our first mix breed dog 4 years ago. He's half Pitbull, quarter Rottweiler and quarter Great Pyrenees. He's a pretty good dog. The best dog I ever owned was a Cane Corso Mastiff. It was loyal, smart, protective and great with my kids. I would be a little leery buying one today with so many people breeding them for size and aggression. Popularity is not always a good thing for a dog breed.
19
posted on
02/01/2014 9:54:31 AM PST
by
peeps36
(I' Not A Racist, I Hate Douchebags of All Colors)
To: Innovative
I think that some people do the rescue thing as a status symbol in order to show how enlightened and good that they are.
I think anybody who has any dog that they love and properly care for has done a good thing.
20
posted on
02/01/2014 9:56:37 AM PST
by
Irenic
(The pencil sharpener and Elmer's glue is put away-- we've lost the red wheelbarrow)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-73 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson