Choose a Dog
Stolen from manymuddypaws, but I thought it was a cute idea. Of course, CKC/AKC groups mean almost nothing to me, so I altered it slightly for the UK.
IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE A DOG FROM EACH KC “GROUP,” WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?
Hound Group – Whippet
This was easy. I love Beagles, so they came a reasonably close 2nd, but Whippets hands down every time. Gorgeous, fantastic personalities, superfast and super athletic. What’s not to love? I can see a Whippet in my future.
Gundog Group – Large Munsterlander
Gundogs aren’t really my thing, so this was a difficult choice. I do love the attitude to Flat Coat Retrievers, I think they’re such happy dogs, and I like the Hungarian Viszlas and the Pointers as they’re just so graceful to watch. But there’s something really appealing about the Munsterlanders, maybe a combination of the looks and the personality? Love them.
Terrier Group – Parson Jack Russell
Most difficult choice. I love Staffies, I don’t have enough praise for them. I also really like Manchester Terriers, they’ve got some attitude and some speed. But PJT wins for sheer terrierness. If you’re going to get a terrier, get the most terrierish terrier of them all.
Utility Group – Dalmation
Easy choice. Saw some fantastically fast Standard Poodles in flyball this past weekend running 4.5s, and I always melt at Shiba Inus (attitude dogs!) but I lovelovelove Dalmations. It’s one of those breeds that would be perfect for agility and flyball, and I’m always slightly bemused as to why there aren’t more of them doing it. They’ve got speed, athleticism and incredibly working drive, and yes, they’re hard to train but the pay off would be worth it. If I had 15 acres and a house twice the size of this I’d snap up the opportunity for a Dal.
Working Group – Rottweiler.
I wobbled between Rottie and Dobe, but Rottie wins. A super fit and super healthy Rottie is stunning, and they have lovable down to a tee.
Pastoral Group – Australian Shepherd
So many breeds tied for 2nd, but I would always pick an Aussie. Future!Pup currently has Aussie in the breed line.
Toy Group – Papillion
Italian Greyhound was right up there, but they’re so delicate and fragile. Papillions are big dogs in small bodies, and I’ve never met one who thought he was less than awesome. They’re too small for me to ever own, but I can admire them from afar.