Quote Originally Posted by Weedhound
Jack Russell: dogs on springs
Beagles: bark too much and roam, sweet dogs
Bull terriors.....I love em....don't own one
Yorkies bite and are nervous and delicate DONT get a delicate dog.
Labs.....another breed I love.....and will tell you not to get
Toy poodle Smarter than shit....somewhat aloof, can bite
cockers no. just no. (nervous, genetic probs, hair is a HUGE hassle)
To add to this very good list- cockers are HUNTING dogs . I don't consider them pets.
Herding breeds are also working animals and need to work or they will give you trouble, and that includes shelties, which people think are apartment sized just becaus ethye are small.
I would never own a lab. They are nice to visit but I wouldn't want to live with one.
Most important, do your research on the origin of the breed, read up on breeders' websites becasue you will always find hints as to what the issues are that they try ot avoid with the breed.