 "Reactivity" and dog breeds
#318880 - 02/26/2011 05:34 PM |
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I was surprised to read about a biting beagle. IME these are among the most easy going of all dogs, untroubled and steady.
What breeds to you tend to associate with predictably gentle behavior?
(Obviously, any dog can be ruined by inappropriate handling.)
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#318884 - 02/26/2011 05:45 PM |
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I'd go with Spaniels, particularly Springers and Cockers (haven't been around many others) and Golden Retrievers
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#318885 - 02/26/2011 05:46 PM |
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I was surprised to read about a biting beagle. IME these are among the most easy going of all dogs, untroubled and steady.
What breeds to you tend to associate with predictably gentle behavior?
(Obviously, any dog can be ruined by inappropriate handling.)
Well, assume the string of disclaimers that goes with any kind of broad-stroke answer like this one. 
Anyway, IME: Pugs. Bichons. Labs. Collies. Boxers. Golden Retrievers.
And yes, Beagles are on my list.
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#318886 - 02/26/2011 05:46 PM |
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My weimaraners were pretty gregarious. They had a nervy side, but mostly they were easy going.
Both of them were great with other dogs and people, but a little freaked out by strange children. Both were good with kids that they knew.
We only had one snapping incident, but we were literally accosted by a random child. This kid ran up to him, face to face and gave him a slap/pat on top of his head. I can't really blame him, rest his soul.
He was the dog that made me fall in love with dogs. Majestic, smart and gorgeous. He was also HUGE for a weim. 85 pounds and totally sleek.
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#318887 - 02/26/2011 05:47 PM |
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Newfoundland, would have to be my first pick, then hounds (fox hounds, coon hounds)
(And my Dutchie) 
I'm sure I forgot some great ones, but IMO those are the first dogs that come to my mind when I think gentle/family dog. Then again, I was raised with Newf's and fox/coon hounds. I may be a bit biased, but most people I've talked to about it tend to agree.
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#318888 - 02/26/2011 05:48 PM |
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I'd go with Spaniels, particularly Springers and Cockers (haven't been around many others) and Golden Retrievers
I know you had a Springer you LOVED( Josh, right?), but personally Cockers are LAST on my list for a gentle reliable dog. I don't trust them, at all.
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#318889 - 02/26/2011 05:53 PM |
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The only dog that ever bit me was a cocker.
Leonbergers would be high on my list for nonreactive. Mine is practically inert.
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#318890 - 02/26/2011 05:58 PM |
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I'd go with Spaniels, particularly Springers and Cockers (haven't been around many others) and Golden Retrievers
I know you had a Springer you LOVED( Josh, right?), but personally Cockers are LAST on my list for a gentle reliable dog. I don't trust them, at all.
Wow, I guess the cockers that I knew must have been an exception to the rule. 
I'll still go with Springers, though. I've had 2 that were both wonderful dogs (and yes, my most favorite ever dog was Josh) and every springer I've known was the same way. 
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"Leonbergers would be high on my list for nonreactive. "
I have heard that, and Newfs, at our club.
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#318892 - 02/26/2011 05:59 PM |
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The only dog that ever bit me was a cocker.
Leonbergers would be high on my list for nonreactive. Mine is practically inert.
LOL! The only dog that ever bit me was a Schnauzer
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