Dog Poll

mandysmear · February 2010

Let's pretend that there were no rescue dogs and you could get any breed you wanted. What's the most you would spend and what would be your dog of choice?

laurenclaire1386 · February 2010

I'd spent a bunch of money, like probably close to a grand, for a well bred Golden Retriever. Those dogs are super smart and so sweet.

vallyhoo · February 2010

Butbut I can get any breed I want! My breeds of choice are: Great Dane, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Rhodesian Ridgeback and Jack Russell Terriers

ac_in_dc · February 2010

Aww, I really like all dogs. I'm partial to retrievers generally though. I'd probably get another lab.

Although DH would like to train our next dog to hunt and has talked about getting a german shorthaired pointer. That may have to wait a few years until the kids get older and his command tour is finished though, so he has more time.

I love the big bearlike dogs--newfoundlands, great pyrennees, st. bernards, bernese mountain dogs--but I don't live in the proper climate or have quite enough space for one of those. I also have a soft spot for hounds, particularly beagles and basset hounds.

pumpkinpumpkin · February 2010

Miniature Schnauzer or a Wheaten Terrier. I don't like dog hair, but I love dogs.

pumpkinpumpkin · February 2010

Oh, and I don't know what I'd spend, around $800 I suppose.

arbolita · February 2010

Boston Terrier and a Pit Bull.

pooh8402 · February 2010

English Golden Retriever, $1600

this is what we spent on our very well-bred, show-quality 1/2 English, 1/2 American golden.

Nebb · February 2010

Pug or boston terrier, OR a bugg. Those are the ONLY acceptable bastardized pugs out there. The most I would pay is 1200, but thats how much I paid for my current pug and I would only ever go through the same breeder. I would prefer if my next pug could have the same father as well so he has a similar look/build.

mandysmear · February 2010

I'd spend 1k on another American Eskimo. We adopted ours for free, but if I had to pay to get another one I would. He is amazing.

I love german spitz dogs too. We met a couple of them a couple years back. OMG so cute!!

I love mutts too though.

J&K10910 · February 2010

Old English Sheepdog, if I was interested in a lazy, kind of dumb oaf (I think they're ridiculously cute). But probably an Australian Shepherd. FI would pick a German Shepherd though.

MissLeahM · February 2010

Big Dogs: Great Dane, I love those dogs or Boxer (which is really a medium dog). And for a smaller dog: Boston Terriers or French Bulldogs.

I have a pom right now, but I don't think I could choose that hair length for another dog. Plus hes so little, I'm afraid to break him.

TheSaltyPeanut · February 2010

LOVE Rhodesian Ridgebacks. I don't know how much money I "would" spend!

alixzafiris · February 2010

German Shepard, without a doubt. We had three of them when I was growing up and they were the most fantastic dogs ever. They cost about the equivalent of 12K each (they were thuper trained guard and attack dogs - South Africa and all...) but I'd pay that to have one like them again.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown · February 2010

About 1k, max. I'd get either a dachshund, bulldog, or English Mastiff, probably. Or a yellow lab. Maybe a bassett hound.

vallyhoo · February 2010

Oh yeah Mastiffs, too. A neapolitan mastiff - LOVE. I like big dogs. Although my dad's two dachshunds have grown on me.

kikibaby · February 2010

A Labradoodle. They're so cuddly and cute. I love big dogs. And I'd spend... well, I guess I could only afford $2-300.

FutureMrsTR · February 2010

I'd probably pay between $1,500 - $2,000 for a really well-bred Golden Retriever. English or American, but I like the lighter variations.

georgia_bride09 · February 2010

I couldn't pick just one.

In no particular order: English Bulldog, Pug, Yorkie, Yorkie Poo, Westie, Scottie, mini Schnauzer...

I can't really say a max price; I wouldn't pay $10K or anything, but different breeds have different price points, AND the quality of the pup would come into play. My parents buy from breeders; shame on them.

When it's time for us to get a dog (we have to build a fence first), I plan to scour pet finder and stalk our shelter for a little scruffy dog.

ac_in_dc · February 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_dog-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:856635e8-de5e-45fb-9ad8-ef84da487f19Post:1d218772-5741-41d6-a733-a109d4197230">Re: Dog Poll</a>:
[QUOTE]German Shepard, without a doubt. We had three of them when I was growing up and they were the most fantastic dogs ever. They cost about the equivalent of 12K each (they were thuper trained guard and attack dogs - South Africa and all...) but I'd pay that to have one like them again.
Posted by alixzafiris[/QUOTE]

It's amazing what dogs are capable of. I remember my old landlady talking about some dogs she had when her kids were growing up in Africa (I'm not sure where) that would follow her kids any time they went outside. The big reason they did this was b/c the dogs would protect her kids from snakes. I think the only thing Willard (chronic underachiever) could protect me from is squirrels.

alixzafiris · February 2010

Gah these server errors are killing me!

I really like Ridgebacks, but again, I think that's one of those areas I'm biased in, being South African and all. An Alsatian would always be my first choice though, followed by an Aussie Shepherd.

alixzafiris · February 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_dog-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:856635e8-de5e-45fb-9ad8-ef84da487f19Post:c128144a-cb9f-4c17-9f20-5b65c0e62ca1">Re: Dog Poll</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dog Poll : It's amazing what dogs are capable of. I remember my old landlady talking about some dogs she had when her kids were growing up in Africa (I'm not sure where) that would follow her kids any time they went outside. The big reason they did this was b/c the dogs would protect her kids from snakes. I think the only thing Willard (chronic underachiever) could protect me from is squirrels.
Posted by ac_in_dc[/QUOTE]

Yep. They used to follow us everywhere when we were out and about on the property, mostly they were for protection from people breaking onto the property, but they were good at dealing with snakes and baboons too :)

vallyhoo · February 2010

Squirrel!

Yeah my dogs are awesome at protecting me from squirrels. *gloats*

pooh8402 · February 2010

my expensive dog is a wimp and a lover. he's scared of loud noises. he would just as soon lick an intruder than bite or even bark. *rolling eyes*

AlexiaANDRobert · February 2010

Boxers are my most favorite ever. I can't believe it's been over a year since we put them down, but I'd get another one as soon as I have the space.
I'd probably pay around $800 for one.

For anyone that wants a mini-schnauzer, I'll lend you Mia for a week and bet you money you reconsider! Hahaha... she's so HIGH energy! I love her though.

We currently have Mia the mini Schnauzer and Lola the Boston Terrier and I wouldn't trade them for anything. They're wonderful. Especially Lola, she's the epitome of a good girl.

pristinedemon · February 2010

H and I paid $500 for our Pembroke Welsh Corgi. We've both always wanted one so we got him, and then our next dog(s) will be from a shelter. Corgis are great dogs, they're super smart and have awesome personalities. I wouldn't have paid more than probably $1200, though.

lpstl · February 2010

Probably a weimaraner or vizsla, I'd pay up to 1k.

KentuckyKate · February 2010

A cavalier king charles spaniel. I grew up with Springer Spaniels and love them, and these are just tiny beautiful little spaniels. Love them! I've seen them anywhere between $600-$2500. I want a blenheim or a tri-color like these.

tlv204 · February 2010

I've always preferred mutts actually, but I think I'd like a wheaten terrier, australian shepherd or border collie (I would only get a pure bred if I had land for it to run though), american eskimo, or a lhasa apso. One of these things is not like the others

Edit, I also like spaniels, possibly a cavachon. And I have no idea how much I'd pay for any of these, I'm not a fan in general of paying for dogs other than adoption fees, so I have no idea what any of them would be worth if they're well bred. Definitely not more than $1,000.

J&K10910 · February 2010

I apologize if this posts twice, I'm having problems up the wazoo with TK today.

KYKate, we had an English Springer when I was growing up and she was so awesome, I loved her to death, but she had so many health problems I think it's scared me off of all spaniels, especially of the English Springer variety. Somehow she lived to 15 though--my parents just put her down last summer. I miss her

jasmineh7777 · February 2010

I love Aussies. I also love big dogs. Black mouth cur, Anatolian shepherd, boxer, bernese mountain dog, Tibetan mastiff. I also really want a Great Dane and a St. Bernard, but they have really short lifespans.

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