Posted on 02/01/2014 9:24:06 AM PST by Innovative
The Labrador retriever was the most popular dog breed in the U.S. last year for a 23rd year in a row, the American Kennel Club announced Friday.
That's the longest any breed has been top dog since the organization's 1884 founding.
German shepherds, golden retrievers, beagles and bulldogs are holding steady in the top-five pack, with Yorkshire terriers, boxers, poodles, Rottweilers and dachshunds continuing to round out the leading 10, which mirrors last year.
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A pure bred mutt is my #1 pick.
A Norwich? I have two of them—one red; one black and tan. Just love these little dogs. They are absolutely fearless and love to boss around my 120 pound English Lab.
And we’ve had 3 rescues that have been wonderful dogs, good with children, workmen, and our cats. Thy have never bitten anyone.
What’s your point?
Rainbow Bridge — a lovely poem.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
http://rainbowsbridge.com/poem.htm
Too bad about the bad experiences your friends had, it’s hard the know what the real problem is, but overall, most experiences are positive.
All ADORABLE doggies but once again no love for the Shih Tzu and Pomeranian..my poochies will be crushed
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww such a cutie!!!
No she is a Australian Terrier.
Fortunately for your dogs, only YOUR assessment and love matters and I am sure there is no issues with that. :)
Our boys are spoiled, they have so many squeaky toys they dont know what to do with them anymore..and enough bones to fill a store :-)
Nope an Aussie we have three all reds and they are all sisters. Never a dull moment in my house.
I had 2 Labs, both brothers, one a golden and the other black. But my sister had four cocker spaniels, each with vividly different personalities. They were all very dear.
I went purebred Lab just because of the pet adoption Nazis at the local kennels. The wife and kids had a dog all picked out and then the madness began. I was out of town on business so they couldn't proceed with the adoption until I returned and set up an appointment to be interviewed. Not only that, they wanted to tour my house and property and they wanted to interview my neighbors! AND... in addition, among other requirements, they also wanted copies of my previous dogs' vet records (3 dogs going back 20+ years).
I told them to get screwed. 3 days later I started a 12 year love affair with a beautiful black bitch. Sadly, she passed on just about this time, last year. She was one of a kind. But then again, each dog I have had has been one of a kind. Funny how it works out that way... ;-)
It's too bad for the pups but pet adoption agencies are their own worst enemy.
I have always viewed the “mutt” as an All-American dog. We have two: a Dalmatian / Border Collie mix and a German Shepard / Black Lab mix.
I just adore the small terriers. I looked up Norwich and now Australian. They all sort of resemble each other (and the Cairn as well). I bet there isn’t a dull moment! Terriers think they are the size of Mastiffs!
Got my beautiful black lab from a rescue.
Thank you. I think there is room for both; but, I get very irritated by people who think that somehow I did something wrong because I have a purebred Corgi.
I actually got a weird reaction from someone, after we had first gotten our pup, because we bought him from a farm, where the young man's 4H project was raising Corgi pups. I mentioned this to someone and got a very bad look from them, because I hadn't gone to an "approved" breeder (I guess).
So, there seem to be people on both sides of this issue that are certain they know what is best for your family when it comes to getting a pet. I like getting a pure bred, because I can see what they were originally bred for, and have an idea of what type of personality I'm getting. I like herding dogs because they are easily trained and are very smart, which makes them fun. However, some of them are a little too smart, even for me (hello border collies), so I go for the smaller breeds in that category. Shelties and corgis.
My little guy will be 12 years old at the end of April, and he has been a wonderful companion for our family.
If you want to get a dog from a shelter, fine. But, please try to restrain yourself from lauding it over someone, like me, who went to a breeder for a pure bred dog. Isn't there room for both?
Okay, this one looks a lot like mine, with a little more white on the face. Aren’t they fun?
The best! :{)
MY dog is the top dog.....
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