re: Goldens are A+/OT10 dogs. Pits are an F. Change my mind.

Posted by Scruffy

Kansas City

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 12/9/20 at 11:35 am to NWarty

We have a corgi.

Cuteness factor: A+
Temperament: B+, sulks if she can’t run outside sometimes
Ease of ownership: B+, lots of energy to burn
Loyalty: A
Intelligence: Unknown, she does what she wants

Posted by dukke v

PLUTO

Member since Jul 2006

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Posted on 12/9/20 at 11:37 am to Scruffy

I have two Wienner dogs that take care of my family way better than any pit bull could. But a golden is a fine dog as well.

Posted by RogerTheShrubber

Juneau, AK

Member since Jan 2009

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Posted on 12/9/20 at 11:40 am to TygerTyger

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I’ve had 5 Goldens in my life and yes, they are the greatest dog breed bar none.

I've had Goldens and a GSD, they are totally different characters and love both for different reasons. GSD's are more versatile IMO.

One of my buddies has a Golden that's a SEADOG, which is a search and rescue group. He's pretty amazing. Avalanche rescue, lost hikers, etc. Landslide killed some people just north of here and he's been up there this week looking for the missing.

Posted by Eat Your Crow

caught beneath the landslide

Member since May 2017

9190 posts

Posted on 12/9/20 at 11:57 am to Freauxzen

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Shed way too much to be an A+.

Which is why Golden Doodles are so popular right now.

Posted by LSUtwolves

Member since Jun 2016

1090 posts

Posted on 12/9/20 at 11:58 am to CAD703X

I just got a bassett puppy. Meet Jack. I was in between a bassett and golden and german shepherd.

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Posted by dukke v

PLUTO

Member since Jul 2006

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Posted on 12/9/20 at 11:58 am to RogerTheShrubber

Now that’s a great dog.......

Posted by NWarty

Somewhere in the PNW

Member since Sep 2013

2181 posts

Posted on 12/9/20 at 12:06 pm to LSUtwolves

Oh my goodness he’s cute!

My folks just adopted another juvenile Basset. They’ve had six of them. Our Basset is seven.

Posted by Tigerfan56

Member since May 2010

10526 posts

Posted on 12/9/20 at 12:12 pm to aTmTexas Dillo

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Just consider it a ten to twelve year expenditure. Makes me feel better. Wish the lived 15 years. Mine is nine.

Wish they lived 80 years. My golden is 4. I care about her more than I care about most people I know

Posted by olemc999

At a blackjack table

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Posted on 12/9/20 at 12:50 pm to CAD703X

Posted by DiamondDog

Louisiana

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Posted on 12/9/20 at 2:09 pm to olemc999

I have two F1 Goldendoodles. I’d put them up against any family dog. Golden look, poodle smarts.

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Posted by DVinBR

Member since Jan 2013

15166 posts

Posted on 12/9/20 at 2:10 pm to CAD703X

we need to discuss how much of an abomination to nature bulldogs and pugs are

seriously, these dogs can't breathe

Posted by nerd guy

Grapevine

Member since Dec 2008

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Posted on 12/9/20 at 2:33 pm to CAD703X

Everyone wants to talk about their cute loveable dogs, what about the annoying muts you wouldn't trade for anything?

Here's our very old and very fat beagle. Don't let the oldness and fatness deceive you, she's a murder machine with many kills between mice, possums, and squirrels.

Cuteness factor: C-
Temperament: D+
Ease of ownership: B+ (points deducted for loudness of howling)
Loyalty: C+
Intelligence: LSU defense rating
Insatiable appetite for the blood of her victims: A++

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Posted by dukke v

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Member since Jul 2006

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Posted on 12/9/20 at 3:12 pm to nerd guy

If it means that little to you . Just put it down a-hole. Or give it to someone who will at least care for it......

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Posted by Saskwatch

Member since Feb 2016

17915 posts

Posted on 12/9/20 at 3:20 pm to nerd guy

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Everyone wants to talk about their cute loveable dogs, what about the annoying muts you wouldn't trade for anything?

Those can be the most endearing parts about a dog. It's the quirks that make you love them more.

Posted by northshorebamaman

Cochise County AZ

Member since Jul 2009

37346 posts

Posted on 12/9/20 at 3:25 pm to dukke v

quote:
Everyone wants to talk about their cute loveable dogs, what about the annoying muts you wouldn't trade for anything?

Here's our very old and very fat beagle. Don't let the oldness and fatness deceive you, she's a murder machine with many kills between mice, possums, and squirrels.

Cuteness factor: C-
Temperament: D+
Ease of ownership: B+ (points deducted for loudness of howling)
Loyalty: C+
Intelligence: LSU defense rating
Insatiable appetite for the blood of her victims: A++

quote:
If it means that little to you . Just put it down a-hole. Or give it to someone who will at least care for it......

This post was edited on 12/9/20 at 3:27 pm

Posted by nerd guy

Grapevine

Member since Dec 2008

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Posted on 12/9/20 at 4:04 pm to dukke v

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means that little to you . Just put it down a-hole. Or give it to someone who will at least care for it......

You a dumbass, baw.

Posted by nerd guy

Grapevine

Member since Dec 2008

13657 posts

Posted on 12/9/20 at 4:05 pm to Saskwatch

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Those can be the most endearing parts about a dog. It's the quirks that make you love them more.

Absolutely. She's very protective of the family and good with the kids.

Posted by ShermanTxTiger

Broussard, La

Member since Oct 2007

11248 posts

Posted on 12/9/20 at 4:08 pm to WhiskeyThrottle

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I'm in the market for a Golden and they're hard AF to find for a reasonable price. Guess I'm gonna have to pony up to get one.

We have owned two. They are the best. My daughter bought one in Indiana. To get a good one (well bred with most medical defects out of the gene pool) you are looking at $2,000.00. Our first was a lovely and sweet female we bought from a family that wanted their dog to have puppies.

This dog was sweet and smart as could be. She also had every damned medical problem Golden's are known for. She lived to be 11.5 years (Most of it suffering with ailments. Spend the money and get a quality bred dog. We have one now. The difference between the two dogs is massive.