Most intelligent breed? Most affectionate?

[Vanilla_Rat]

Quote: Originally Posted by kfielder Are German Shepherds good with other dogs and cats? I knew someone as a kid who had a German Shepard that killed cats (the guy may have trained him to do that ) and I've always had it in my head that you can't really trust them around other animals. I think the breed is beautiful and I wouldn't mind having one someday if it wouldn't put my kitty and the other dogs at risk.

They can learn to get along with cats and other dogs, just like any dog! Just because the guy you knew who had one that killed cats, does not mean they are all like that.

We had 2 german shepherds when I was a kid.They were greyt dogs, full of love and were loyal.They can make wonderful family pets, with or without cats/dogs!

[Riddick]

Quote: Originally Posted by kfielder Are German Shepherds good with other dogs and cats? I knew someone as a kid who had a German Shepard that killed cats (the guy may have trained him to do that ) and I've always had it in my head that you can't really trust them around other animals. I think the breed is beautiful and I wouldn't mind having one someday if it wouldn't put my kitty and the other dogs at risk.

My shepherd gets along wonderfully with my kitty, and my chins, and my rabbit. He doesn't care at all!!! I would trust my shepherds around cats, other dogs and small animals more than a golden retrevier, or a lab...

[Nikko]

I chose other. Doberman Pinschers are awesome. I have a female doberman/german sheppard cross and she is incredibly smart. The downside is that she is very stubborn. I read up on dobermans and this is very common.

[kfielder]

Thanks for the info on German Sheperds Vanilla Rat and Riddick.

[Leo]

Pomeranians are very intelligent if you go to www.akc.org and check out their breed standard you will see that it says that they are intelligent little dogs.... My little Leo is very affectionate and a super cuddler.... he will lay about anywhere on me and always wants to be next to me (but not in an annoying way). If you are going to be a responsible breeder I would say Pomeranian.

[Elvis Lee Mommy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Leo Pomeranians are very intelligent if you go to www.akc.org and check out their breed standard you will see that it says that they are intelligent little dogs

Hey Ally, cool signature. add some pics of your boys to it if you can. another great site for pomeranian breed info is:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pomeranian.htm Leo would look adorable in a lion cut.

[millie121]

I picked mutts, mostly because that's all I've ever known. My parents got me a puppy from the shelter when I was 8 years old, and she was my best buddy for 17 years. What's better than dog and kid growing up together?! I don't know what her parentage was...the shelter guessed possibly poodle/terrier (white, long ears and about 25 lbs with wavy hair). My parents now have a West Highland White TERROR. She is a major handful. Most Westie rescue sites require that the adopters be previous Westie owners, so maybe they're all like her...yikes: .

[pink-hamster]

Golden Retrivers are so beautiful and intelligent they have to be one of my favourite breeds! But really i love them all! :hpydance:

[Scarlette]

I've owned and been around many different breeds....mutts, German Shepards, Collies, Boston Terriers, Lhasa Apso, Great Dane, Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, Doberman, Weimaraner, Beagles, Poodles, Labs, Pomeranians.....these have been breeds I myself have owned or my family has owned.

The breeds I have enjoyed the most are my Red Doberman and my Boston Terriers. They're smart and loyal. I love my Bull Terriers but they can be extremely stubborn and can be a handful at times.

[jewels]

My sister and her sister-in-law both have Rat Terriers that they are in love with. I'm not much of a dog person myself, but I'll even say my sister's dog is very well-behaved and friendly.

[Lyn]

I have owned chows for many years and have found them to be a great family pet. However, poor breeding and mishandling have caused them to receive a bad reputation. My chows have never bitten anyone. I currently have a 16 week old cream female that I just love. She is the most playful pup and keeps us running. LOL

[Riddick]

Oh my gosh!!!!! SHE IS A GIANT POOF!!!! I love her!!! She is absolutely adorable!!!!!!!!!

[kfielder]

Oh my gosh, what a cute puppy! I want one. (Of course I say that about all puppies.)

[scooterdog]

hi there ,my scooter is so so so smart,he is a small chihuahua. he speaks to us all the time. he lets me know when he wants adrink from a water bottle he lets me know when he wants his treat, when he sees us eating our snack he wants is treat. he can pick out a line of 15 different toys,by there names.he lets me know when he wants to be massaged. he understands everything.potty bye-bye night-night. eat treat, bic-scuit,yum-yum,outside, outback,broth,papa,mama, jc, puppy,yucky,stop over sit stay ,come, frisbie,bunny,puppy,doggie,baby,duckie,gator,frog, monkey,blanket,pillow,shoe,jamies,take-off,home, My dog is very intelligent.he speaks to us all the time.we he was a baby,he barley weighed 1/2pd. we did everything with him, took him everwhere with us, people always petted him. he loves everybody. hes not like alot of the chuihuahuas. he doesnt snap at people.we give him unconditionallove, and it shows. hes not ever had human food. he never begs. when we eat our snacks we give him a rawhide. he also loves his walks which he knows the word and his bike rides, and his stroller rides. he loves them all. he can learn something in 10 minutes and remember it.well thats what i have to say about our scooter. he does eat royal cain chi food. only. plus his broth occasionally!!

[Elvis Lee Mommy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lyn I currently have a 16 week old cream female that I just love. She is the most playful pup and keeps us running. LOL

Wow, she is such a cutie pie! She looks like she has a great personality. Give her a tummy rub from me & Elvis Lee.