What kinds of dogs did you have most in your life and why?

They sound great! Yes, some animals do cost a lot. Thanks for responding and take care.

I knew you would be responding to this one! Most of our mutts have been part lab and part German Shephard. Really smart, faithful, and fun. Plus like to go for rides in cars, boats and go swimming with us. Serious action dogs. My brother rescued a Golden lab/shepherd mix off the streets, came to him during the ice storm of 98 and was she ever sweet. He put signs up, did lost and found on the radio, newspaper, everything and no one claimed her. Take care and thanks

I look for all animal related discussions ;P Most of our mutts were either lab mixes or shepherd mixes. The one we have right now is rottweiler/pitbull/shepherd mix (our guess =P)

That must be really interesting. What of each animal breed does your dog have? I love the coloring of pit bulls, the disposition of the Shepherds, and I don't know anything about Rotweilers. Take care

So do I, but I love learning about different dogs from their owners and some types of doga are bred to be different ways, plus there are many types of dogs I've never had and some people have had different experiences with different kinds of dogs. Thanks and take care

I think that is a very good decision, if more people evaluated their ability to really and truly take care of an animal, fewer animals would end up neglected or abused or let go to die. Esp. around Easter time, lots of people buy live bunnies and live chicks when they don't want adult chickens or long term bunnies around. So you make an excellent point. I wish more people would consider how much they're actually home before they take on an animal. Neat dogs, all kinds I've never had. Big range in size, too. What are they like temperment-wise? Thank you very much for responding, your points are very important and I'm glad you contributed them.

They seem to be sweet and full of energy, thanks for responding. Take care

Lily of the Thorns will love your response and so do I. I'm curious about Dalmations because I've never had any and just seen them from afar. What are they like disposition and care wise? Thanks for a nice response and take care.

Dalmations are naturally very loyal and protective of their provider; however like most dogs that I have had experiences with it depends on how you raise them. I got my dalmation for my sixteenth birthday and I am now 30, so that tells you how long he has been with us. Most dalmations have an average life span of 7-9 years, he has exceeded this by a long shot. Anyways, when I first got him i was ecstatic, I had wanted a dalmation for years. I treated him like a little baby. He slept in the bed, under the covers with me and went everywhere I went. From that he became very loyal and protective, more than most dogs I have had. This was good and bad for obvious reasons. Overall my experience with my dalmation has been amazing. He is brilliant, great with those he is used to and not so great with those he does not know. He is loving, very loving. I would say that a dalmation is something to consider more than most dogs. If you are considering it is wise to look at your home life and lifestyle before getting one. Thanks for your inquiry, I was delighted to let you know about my experience with my dalmation.

Hi Calai, long time no hear from you. People do need to take their situation into consideration before they get an animal, very good point to make, thanks and take care.

Yeah! Friendly dogs are the best. You go with that runner 0369! Take care and thanks.

Wow! Sounds like your house was really, really cool. 19 puppies, wow! I'd have a heart attack and go broke. Glad you found homes for all of them. It amazes me all the people who help animals and there still more that need assistance. Take care