re: What's the Best Breed of Dog You've Owned?

I've got a mutt. I'm pretty sure it is a boxer/rotty mix. He has the body type (50lbs), face, and ears of a boxer but that black/rust color of a rotty.

This dog is amazing. I've never trusted a dog more with my kids as toddlers and goofy as all hell. He has shown the most patience I could ever ask for. We watch our kids close but there has been 2-3 times between the 3 of them that as a toddler they crawl over and start tugging on an ear and he cried out in pain. Never snapped, just waited for us to get there and as soon as we pulled them off he just started licking their face.

He is also very defensive of the house. There have been many times I've had to leave the house for 2-3 weeks at a time and I've never had to worry about anyone breaking in. If a little girl gets too close with her bike in the street, he's at the door letting her know to back off. At our last house he scared off Jehovah's Witnesses. Another time an ADT security systems sales man came to the door. After the dog's usual show of growling, barking, and throwing himself into the door when he knocked, I opened the door and the guy just says "Well, I was going to try and sell you a home security system but I think you're covered. Here's my card if you ever need it" and just walked off.

He also wants to be a lap dog so bad. He can't get enough attention. Admittedly, I sometimes lack in this department but as time passes I am getting better. He also doesn't chew anything up and never has accidents in the house.

I'm hoping since he is a mutt, his lifespan will be longer than the average boxer's.

TLDR: He has the soft, protective instincts of a boxer and Rottweiler and doesn't destroy the house.

Cavalier King Charles

Fits our family’s personality

Basenji

My current shetland. Smart as a whip.

Dont want him to die I dont know his age but hes at least ten

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Not even close. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Incredibly loyal and loving dog. Spotted brown and white. Beautiful dog with flowing white locks. Loves children.

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Ours can do no wrong. Just indescribable sweetness.

Pit.

Fight me.

We had a JR that was a digger. Once she got after something in the ground late in the morning. About 5 I just happen to notice she was standing after it. She was laying on her side, exhausted, and still after it. I had to carry her in and cool her off. Didn’t let her outside the remainder of the day.

A cat...

yeah that sucks. I'm not a fan of aggressive pets. I'm on my third one and never had an issue, but I'm sure it happens

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Pit.
Fight me.

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If the owner is sane, a Pitbull can be outstanding.