what type of person should never own your dog breed?

Who should not own Siberian Huskies, people who...

...don't have fenced yards or some nearby fenced place for them to run off leash. They are escape artists and most cannot be trusted off leash!

...don't like to walk or exercise, but would also like to keep their house in one piece! A bored husky is a destructive husky! A tired husky is a good husky!

...can't stand getting dog hair on thier clothes, funiture, carpets, counters, beds, food, etc...and don't like to vacuum. Sibes shed regularly, and twice a year they literally "blow" their entire undercoat out, we are talking bushels or fur here!

...like to keep their lawns perfect. Sibes like to dig, mine digs for and frequently kills mice and moles in the yard. The lawn looks a bit like a minefield.

...have small animals, ie cats. Huskies have very high prey drives and although some can be trained out of it if they are raised with animals as puppies, many can not and will chase and kill small animals!

...don't have a lot of free time to spend with a dog. Some dogs do fine on their own for many hours a day. Most huskies do not. They have a high instance of separation anxiety and often howl, or whine when left alone (not great for the neighbors).

...are looking for a protective or "watch" dog. They love everyone and since most don't bark much they make lousy alert dogs. They are NOT protective dogs by nature.

...don't have the time or knowledge to train a "stubborn" animal. In reality they are just very independant and intelligent, but it can seem like stubbornness when you tell them to "come" and they look at you and then walk the other way.

And the most important group of people who should not own a Siberian Husky...those who have not done ALL of the research to find out exactly what the dog will need and if it will be compatible with their lifestyle before getting one!!!! Huskies have a high rate of surrender for some or all of the reasons I mentioned above. My girl was pretty damaged from living in a cage 24/7 when we got her, it took us 6 months to get her to start trusting people, esp men again. No matter what breed you are interested in you MUST read, read, read, and ask questions of current owners, breeders, or trainers that might be able to help steer you towards or away from a certain breed!!

Thanks for being responsible pet owners!

"My" breed is the Samoyed.

People that shouldn't own one:

Those who cannot deal with lots of shedding.

Those who don't have the time to groom them.

Those who can't commit to all the exercise.

Those who aren't dedicated to training (apparently Sammies can destroy houses easily).

Mainly it's the grooming though, there's just so much that needs to be done and if it isn't you get matts and the coat doesn't "work" properly as a thermos.

Generally though, Samoyeds do fit with a wide range of people.

Fortunately I haven't met any Sammy owner who shouldn't, but there is a first time for everything. On the plus side though, they aren't a common breed, so few people know about them so if they do want one they do a lot of research.

I found this:

So...You want a Samoyed

Are you interested in buying a Samoyed? Then, you've already heard how marvellous they are. We think you should also be told that they do have their shortcomings, and may not make the ideal pet for everyone who is attracted to them. Samoyeds are a gregarious lot and need the company of other dogs or of people at all times. If you work all day, or have room for only one dog . . . don't buy a Samoyed.

While capable of strong affection for his family, the Samoyed is also very friendly with strangers. So, if you want the fierce loyalty of a one-man dog . . . don't buy a Samoyed.

The Samoyed is not a watch dog. If you want a dog with aggressive guard-dog instincts . . . don't buy a Samoyed.

At least once a year Samoyeds shed their coats. If you like fur all over the house and in the very air you breathe, then fine. If, however, you value neatness at all times, then . . . don't buy a Samoyed.

Samoyeds have a natural proclivity for digging holes in backyards. If you take great pride in your landscaping efforts . . . don't buy a Samoyed.

Samoyeds are truly JOYFUL dogs and want to share their joy by vocalizing their achievements and desires with everyone!!!! If barking is a negative in your world, don't buy a Samoyed!

Of all the shortcomings to be found in Samoyeds, the most dangerous to the pet owner is their tremendous desire to RUN. But the very first dash that a puppy makes across the road could be his last run, anywhere. A Samoyed, for his own protection, should be kept confined or under control at all times. If you are one of those people who think it is cruel to kennel a dog, or keep him confined in his own backyard . . . don't buy a Samoyed.

If you have read this far, honestly feel that you qualify on all counts, and are still determined to own a Samoyed, then we take great pleasure in welcoming you to the fold. Join the rest of us in the smug complacency of knowing that we own the most beautiful, the smartest, the most nearly ideal dog in the world . . . the SAMOYED!

It is so great to hear 'thinking people' talk about tthe only true domesticated animal...My breed is the dobermann.I had the most wonderfull,amazing life(he too) with him for 16yrs. Can't really put my'Okay' on anyone I've met that is keen enough to handle and enjoy them.I agree withBMTHESPI, Aphrodit,and Memphis Belle; Thanks so much for your post! Anyone who would do any less than I,should never have a Dobermann.After rescue-ing him from my neighbor,I brout him back to health.Before that, I studied hard to be an expert at canine behavior. I would only work a few hours at night,so I could be there,and continue training. I put up a 6ft fence on an acre and a half of property,so he could go out when he wanted,to'patrol the border'.I bought him the best kibble money could buy, and added organic turkey or chicken. Taught him what NOT to guard.Spent 22straight hours teaching him 'no bark', unless the person put his foot on our property.Allowed him to use his uncanny intelligence,every bit. I did not throw him away as he aged and got sick, gave him mouth to mouth resusitation,special immune booster when he had terminal cancer,and a tumor the size of a football.He totally recovered and I was inteviewed by Animal Planet for over three hours.Always slept in bed w/me,even when he was incontinent and slept in dog pee together.Lastly,I gave himALL my love,in the way HE would understand it. All my heart,no matter how I felt,and always alot of praise ,for the magnificient being he was. My protector,my child,my hero,the love of my life. Thank you Laser,Imiss you more than words could ever express. Give you life to your dobe; He would protect and give his life for you.

An impatient person. A person who feels that the dog is there for them and not the other way around. And someone without a sense of humor. A person who wants a lap dog or a dog to just lay around and be for them.

My breed is the poodle. And they are a strong willed breed, entertainers at heart. Pranksters. You have to be on your toes and 1 step ahead always. they are are energetic dogs that require not only physical exercise but plenty of mental exercise. They aren't the most loyal. They are very smart and see how far they can push you. You can't be the kind of person who will give in just because the dog whines because the poodle is smart enough to know how to work you and the will figure you out. And once a poodle has trained you its really hard to go back and train them.

Have I ever met someone that shouldn't own my breed but does anyways.

Yes, my parents.

They don't understand that she is not a toy or a peice of decor. but that she is a living breathing creature. Sad to say that little dog is probably pretty miserable. She has no training. Her owners expect her to jump when they say jump. And now at age 6 years old she pretty much runs the show and if they don't want to deal with her shananagans they put her in her crate or in another room.

They have no patience, they expect to much from a dog that doesn't know what they expect from her because they never taught her, she has been on 1 walk in her life. They felt because she is 4lbs that she didn't need to go on walks. They also fear to have her outside very long because of the hawks and other big birds.

I cared for he dog until I moved out, she was very well adjusted, trained and so forth. When I left, they didn't know what to do with her, but they wouldn't let me take her.

And it breaks my heart. I also have grandparents that shouldn't own the breed either.

Should I own the breed, maybe/maybe not. I have had 3 poodles in my life. My current poodle is probably my last. Just ready for a change next time.

My breed, Dobermans, when properly bred should never be owned by a "soft" owner. If you aren't willing to be in charge or are going to let the dog intemidate you then the dog will run the show.

Those Dobermans that are "Labradors in a Doberman suit" are a different story.

Either type shouldn't be owned by someone not willing to provide expercise and mental stimulation.

As for the 2nd question. I person no. I have only run into a handful of Doberman owers all who appeared suited to the breed. On line all the time. Both on YA and on Doberman listservs you get people who are to soft to own the breed and have dogs that will show teeth or growl to get their way or are otherwise just not undercontrol in ways that are very much owner issues. As well as people who have Dobies that are being destructive which is almost always an issue with lack of exercise and mental stimulation.

I have a male Australian Shepherd and a female Australian Shepherd-Ibizan Hound-Malinois-Mix. In my opinion no-one who is not willing to spend at least 3-4 hours outside on walks in every weather should own one! And no-one that is to lazy to think of some job for the dogs.

And YES I met a couple who owned two Australian Shepherds. When they told me about it I only could roll my eyes! They never had a dog before... Got two male puppies from the same litter... and ended up VERY unhappy because: "they need so much attention and exercise... they started fighting each other when they turned about 18 months... they need so much training... they always want something to do or they find something to do themselves..."

I just thought:

1. Someone didn´t do their homework here. NEVER buy a dog just because of it looks!

2. What breeder is so stupid to sell someone who never owned a dog an Australian Shepherd from a working line - let alone 2 males from the same litter. (Yeah, I know the answer. A BYB who wanted to make some money...)

About my female: No-one should own a dog like her that has no experience with shy dogs. Aussies tend sometimes to be shy around new people and situations and Ibizan Hounds do too. She has it from both breeds plus that she is a rescue from Greece that must have been mistreated. So life with her never gets boring and every walk is an experience for itself. Most of the time, when she is on leash, she wears a halti because when she is really afraid of something (like for example umbrellas) she just wants to get away from that situation and I don´t want her to run in front of the next car. It works rather good and she is much calmer when wearing it. I think the mix she is should better not become a breed. Don´t misunderstand me: I really love her but for most people she would be too much.

The worst case of "definitely got the wrong breed" was a guy I once met, who was dragged along by his Alaskan Malamute. The guy was about 5feet6 and his dog at least 30inches. The guy was stating that "if I would have know that they are pulling that much and hard I would never have gotten one"..............

Great Question! I have a JRT and she is one tough chick. If someone is looking for a 'purse dog" or a 'dress up dog' or a 'stroller dog', keep moving because a JRT is not that!

2 months ago we lost our 14 year old GSD/Collie mix. Now this type of dog should never be owned by someone who doesn't like to vacuum every day!

I have 2 Lab pups 8 months old. They should never be owned by someone who isn't completely ready to devote 23 hours a day to training and teaching and exercising their dogs. And if you aren't quite up to all that every single day, then you better have the finances for daycare, hired dog walkers etc.

These kinds of people should not own my breed, the Dalmatian:

Lazy couch potatoes

People who wont commit to daily 1 hour + walks; rain, hail or shine.

First time dog owners

Unassertive leaders

People who don't bother training

Don't know their special dietary requirements

Hate shedding.. Oh dear the shedding!!

Some people who think that Dallies aren't good with children

Don't allow them to be inside with you.

Don't persevere through the puppy stage

People who don't bother to socialise them with other animals, children and people

Buy them from puppymills or BYB's who don't BAER test

Dalmatians require a firm assertive owner who can set boundaries for them early on. Also one who enjoys walking, running, biking or hiking is a must, whatever the weather. Otherwise they'll pull the wool over your eyes so fast and start ruling the house, instead of you. They can become quite destructive without consistent training and regular exercise.

I have met somebody who owns a Dallie and shouldn't. They live on my street and I have only ever seen them take her out for a walk once in the 2 years I've lived there. When I did see them take her on that walk, I had Domino out with me at the front of my house (on a leash of course). As they came past, Tori lunged and barked and carried on at Domino. I scared me a little. I asked them why she was like that. They replied "Oh, she met a dog once when she was a puppy and she didn't like him, so we didn't take her out to meet other dogs again." Tori is very overweight and lives in the backyard 24/7 and I don't think she's trained very well either.

Sad really..

The obvious person who shouldn't own a Sheltie is someone who is afraid of grooming a long-haired breed or who cannot handle shedding. Now, I say obvious, but I still remember someone coming on here because their St. Bernard got 'too big', so you just can't tell with some people. I'm sure there are plenty who think Shelties are 'hypoallergenic', 'low shedding', or who, for whatever reason, don't need to be groomed.

People who cannot keep up with exercise also shouldn't have a Sheltie. Shelties aren't Border Collies or Aussies, but they can hold their own exercise-wise (which, by the way, I love).

Shelties are fairly obedient and easy to train, but they are smart as a whip. They'll obey you, but if you don't pay attention, they'll find their own way around things.

Shelties need a strong leader, as they are often very shy. They don't often challenge their owners, as they are not nearly as dominant as most breeds out there, but in uncertain situations, they need someone they can look to to make sure everything is okay.

They also need a fair leader. They are usually very willing and eager to please, but WILL NOT respond to harsh punishment or training. Not to say they need rainbows and butterflies and that they cannot deal with correction--but they *do* need someone who can keep things fairly fun and positive, and who can understand when correction is needed and when it is simply easier.

Shelties are barkers--someone who either cannot handle it OR control it shouldn't have this breed.

**I don't know many with this breed at all, to be honest. I know of a couple people who have Shelties, but have never personally met their dogs..however, the people seemed quite alright.

Didn't see my dog in all those other answers, she's a Basenji/Kelpie ross. We adopted her at eight months, and before that she had been brought back to the shelter twice. The last time she was almost dead from starvation. Evidently, those were not the people to own her. She herds. She hunts. She likes to figure out what's on the inside of beds, electronics, and shoes. She also loves you more than any other living being on this earth. When we picked her up she hung onto my sister's arm like a possum, could not shake her. Guess those other yutzes couldn't see that part of her.

All my breeds are working group dogs, and I would say that the worst sort of owner is a lazy fatty who doesn't like to walk, play, and feeds them 'people food'. I don't let any puppy go to a home where the family is not an active one, and the gun dogs go to approved hunting homes.

Personally I cannot understand why so many people want dogs that don't fit in with their lifestyle. I am such an active person that as much as I love Pugs and Basset Hounds I would never get one. There is no way that they could cover the 10 miles running a day that I do with my other dogs. I have met many a Dalmatian owner who doesn't realise that it was originally bred as a carriage dog and can run for miles, or weimi owners who don't bother taking them out.

I hate to say it, but some people are not fit to own any dog since they don't have the time to give them a good quality of life.