What lines do NOT make good pets - Page 1

I would like to here some opinions on bloodlines that do NOT make good pets due to constant excess energy (even if the dog is exercised, aggression, handler aggression, etc. I realize that personalities can very within litters, but I know certain lines are known for traits that they carry. Help me learn from you experiences, working or show. Thanks

Most good workingline dogs do not make good "pets". Too much drive, too much energy, too much dog. These dogs are mouthy, can be dominant, and definitely need a firm but fair hand to train them. These dogs need a job. They are called *working* line for a reason. These dogs need not only exercise but also good training from a savvy handler.

not sure about lines, cause you can find great pets in all lines.

its the individual dog who needs to be looked at.

its the dogs with unbalanced drives that do not make good pets.

nothing can beat a strong, stable, balanced working line as a pet.

same goes for the showlines

It has nothing to do with lines. IMO, it is abput temperament. Regardless of the lines, if the temperament is faulty, it will not make a good pet. The dog can be the most lackadaisical, drive-lacking dog, but if it is a nervy, noise-sensitive, fear-aggressive, shy dog, it is going to be a very poor pet.

depends on your definition of a "pet" I have a wolf hybrid for a pet;-)

cheers

Maybe not so much looking at the individual dog or lines but the person who is wanting it and their capabilities. There are pet people out there who have had dogs all their lives and know how to handle and Basic OB a dog. Then there are those that have no business owning a goldfish.

I don't think that broad brush about "working lines" have too much energy, holds up. How many dogs as pups of any breed are little digging, howling, shredding balls of hell, if not housed and handled properly? With the correct set-up, almost any dog can make a good "pet". But when dogs are left loose and unattended in the yard or house, more than likely, shit's gonna hit the fan. Nothing a concrete floor and a wire kennel with a top (no jumping to get loose) can't fix. Put some OB on the dog and most make nice pets. If it's just going to be a pet, who cares if you tell it no from day one and squash it's drive some?

I think people are the problem when it comes to dogs, not the dogs themselves.

Kandi is so right. Match the dog to the right owner. My wife has refused to give a pup to many families when they showed for THE INTERVIEW and the kids were out of control. Leadership is important to dogs as they have no skills for negotiating. It is simply lead or I will. Most families should not have our breed as seen by the number of rescues.