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Which dog are you?

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Alea Sat 23-Jan-16 23:16:10

You know how owners are sometimes said to look like their dogs ?
Well of course I look like my sleek, svelte greyhound (as if) but if I were a dog, I think I would be a slightly rotund Labrador, enjoying my food, and reluctant to give up my place by the fire.
Which breed of dog would you be?
I have my own ideas about some of you grin which I may share later. . . . .

rubylady Sun 24-Jan-16 04:19:17

A chow chow, short, fat and very hairy! Known as the Fluffy Lion-Dog, suits me, being a Leo.

Marmight Sun 24-Jan-16 04:33:14

A bearded collie. A bit daft, doesn't care if the fur hair is out of place, fidgety, likes the beach, hates the rain, happy to curl up on a comfy rug, hates fireworks, smiles a lot.?

loopylou Sun 24-Jan-16 06:07:36

A scruffy mongrel, likes to be loved, tries to please everyone and doesn't like being the centre of attention.
I just need a warm house, food, long walks and an occasional pat on the head ?

LuckyDucky Sun 24-Jan-16 07:08:50

We've had retired greyhounds alea - one at a time.
I'd have to a be a setter or any working breed.

cornergran Sun 24-Jan-16 07:40:41

A Bichon Frise. Happy little dogs, small enough not to get in the way but best of all making people smile. smile

hildajenniJ Sun 24-Jan-16 08:03:06

A pug dog. Little and round, and just a little bit quirky. tcrgrin

Jane10 Sun 24-Jan-16 08:06:49

Which dog am I? A cat. Sorry!

Alima Sun 24-Jan-16 08:13:32

In my younger days a springer spaniel, into everything, happy and eats anything! Now, a cat, eats, sleeps and only does anything when I want to!

morethan2 Sun 24-Jan-16 08:14:37

I had a little westie. I think we shared some characteristics. If my hair isn't brushed I look like an old mop . We were both on the short side. If I'm excited or upset I run round yapping. I can be fun but a bit snappy if upset. I'd defend my home and family to my last breath.

Greyduster Sun 24-Jan-16 09:05:41

I'd see myself as a border terrier, but I don't have that much energy anymore!

Alea Sun 24-Jan-16 10:47:53

Now I see ariadne as a calm and sensible Golden Retriever, Anniebach you have to be a Welsh Terrier, and Galen a wise and stately Great Dane.
Phoenix, ever enthusiastic and optimistic is an English Setter, while Soop is a poodle with a chic and wonderful topknot!
<Ducks back into doghouse> ?

merlotgran Sun 24-Jan-16 11:00:16

I think I'm like my late, much loved Rhodesian Ridgeback - Protective, a bit over enthusiastic, food loving and the first one on the sofa when the fire's lit.

NanaandGrampy Sun 24-Jan-16 11:04:32

A Bernese Mountain Dog, large, good with kids, love my food and family , dont care much for exercise, love the water ! :-) Great question smile

oldgoat Sun 24-Jan-16 11:11:23

On the theme of people looking like their dogs, has anybody else noticed that the vicar's husband on Gogglebox looks exactly like their dog - well, it's face that is! ( We often get treated to a good view of it's nether regions.)

annodomini Sun 24-Jan-16 11:23:19

I'm one of the cats. Don't mind my own company and like to be stroked every so often.

Charleygirl Sun 24-Jan-16 16:44:10

I am also a cat I think. Would love to sleep a lot- food appearing without any effort, cuddles when I want them, nobody would mind if I retired upstairs for a few hours and then joined the company again when or if I wanted. No responsibilities and also enjoy my own company.

granjura Sun 24-Jan-16 17:05:57

hmmm your own ideas will be 'interesting' perhaps?

I love almost all dogs and always find these sort of questions like 'what's your favourite bird, flower, etc' just impossible to respond too.

I said almost because I can't stand yap yap toy dogs, especially those carried everywhere and that wear 'clothes' (don't mind a proper dog coat agains the cold). I prefer larger dogs, but now I am older, will probably go for a medium size dog like a middle size Schnauzer - as long as it is hugely intelligent.

Alea Sun 24-Jan-16 17:29:06

But which dog are you?
A Pyrenean mountain dog, a St Bernard with a barrel of brandy under your chin, a Dogue de Bordeaux?? ?

granjura Sun 24-Jan-16 17:30:19

Neither- I am a real person ;)

granjura Sun 24-Jan-16 17:31:24

But if I have to be a dog. I'd definitely be a mongrel- pedigree dogs too often have personality disorders and think they are better than others ;)

Alea Sun 24-Jan-16 17:36:02

The point of the thread is "which breed of dog *would you be*" , not your favourite and unless you have exceedingly nimble paws, I think I had realised you are a person.
(So, of course, is my dog)

downtoearth Sun 24-Jan-16 18:46:19

I like to be well groomed,I dont like wind,rain,cold, heat,dirt,mud ,mess or running around activities,I like to to curl up and be petted and bought tit bits(dosent happen mind you),I can be aloof,and can "do" disdain quite easily.....once upon a time I thought Labrador but the older I get I am going to have to be a handbag type albeit a hefty one one and I dont yap but do have an impressive growl,but my bark is worse than my bite.....hmm OH I always say he is a Jack Russell small wiry runs around a terrier with something he wont let go of...grin

Alea Sun 24-Jan-16 18:49:50

You sound very like a (retired) greyhound, downtoearth. They are wimps don't like wind, rain, mud, cold, too much exercise, mess or running around .
A comfy billet with a sofa and a fire as well as lots of cuddles just about fits the bill.

rubysong Sun 24-Jan-16 19:25:32

I don't like going out in the wet weather, but I enjoy fine weather walks. I often rush around in crazy circles but sometimes go into a trance and do nothing. I am good tempered if people are kind to me and a bit funny looking. I am a bull terrier!