You left out strong willed,stubborn and loyal. Not to mention never hesitates to voice their opinion on everything. That's just what my husband says about me. Only one of my pack is vocal the rest wouldn't know they were beagles even if you told them so. I was warned Izzy was vocal but I could care less. I say what's on my mind too. I guess I am up to breed standard.

Although I'm a cat person, if I were to choose a breed it would be a pug.

Why? Because I once knew one that looked just like my little Emma Jean (cat).

What a fun topic! About 20 years ago my husband and I went 'breed shopping' after our previous 20 years of married life spent with 'found' or hand-me-down (me to him, actually) hound dogs - doxies, beagle and basset hound. We settled on what turned out to be the perfect fit - PBGVs. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen hound-with-terrier-attitude.

Our first PBGV brought us back in to the world of dog shows, performance events, sports competition, which led to lots of social connections, email groups, clubs and whirlwind activities. When I compare my other-breed friends' breed-related connections to the PBGV groups, it is clear that you are right on target with your assessments of the people on the other end of the leash.

per Wikipedia: "PBGVs are extroverted, friendly, and independent hounds. Sometimes called the "happy breed," PBGVs have tirelessly wagging tails and expressive, intelligent eyes." Yep, perfect.

Four PBGVs later, we have a worldwide group of very good friends, some we haven't met, but what a great 'pack' of people and dogs!

"High tolerance level for baying" - that's a good one.

If I could have any breed of dog, the Malamute would be my pick. I love the wolf-like appearance of this breed in addition to its athleticism, intelligence, and friendly nature.

There are always exceptions to the generalities right? LOL I have four Chihuahuas and three of them don't bite and I don't either. I like all breeds - I really do! I want to rescue a Greyhound so bad but I had to stop somewhere. *sigh* My daughters have mutts and one yorkie and I adore them! Nah - my dogs breed doesn't represent me except maybe that they are definitely affectionate dogs! : )

Of course breed fads come and go and chihuahuas and pit bulls are wildly popular these days, at least in Southern California. But so are miniature poodles and poodle mixes, I see a lot of families with small children walking these dogs and I think they're making a comeback because they are considered good for people with allergies.

I've had scotties for so many years that either I picked that breed
Or became like them.
Courageous , strong-willed, determined, independent thinkers,scrappy yet steady,
Fiercely loyal to known people, serious yet fun, and will tenaciously hang on
To destroy "vermin"

There are some variations within the terrier group

I have 3 chihuahuas, 2 rottweillers and a mutt. Guess that makes me well rounded. Though i tend to have rottie characteristics :-D

If I had the right living arrangements, I would love an Aussie cattle dog. Ironclad work ethic, maybe more than a tinge of ADHD, and a somewhat short fuse when it comes to annoyances.

But for the most part, dog breeds are like horoscopes: read each sign, and you'll see they all apply to you in equal measure :-)

My first dog as an adult was a lab. Got another one from Humane Society. After that I took whatever came into my life - all mutts. When they've passed if I feel I can't handle a big dog any more (though I probably will never admit that), I'm interested in terriers. Such small dogs, what big personalities.

........BTW, I like beer and wine equally!

Hmm my dogs are very slobbery, wonder what that means in relation to me.

Yup I have often wondered what my problem is. Why do I want to adopt the old dogs or the dogs that have behavior problems. Who am I trying to save? Anyway I have not wondered too deeply because this is a part of myself that I like. I do get alot out of it too so I feel good and I get to hang out with some remarkable dogs.

I hope to become as good as I think my dog is.

Could not agree more. For me there is nothing prettier than a old gray(or white) muzzle of a beagle. I am always surprised by their ability to move on from some horrible conditions. I fell into the beagle breed and since they are apparently disposable by some I will always have one(or six). I adopted Lilly last year even though it was very apparent she was at the end stages of cancer. I am so glad I did. She taught me that no matter what there is life to be had and rabbits to chase. In her memory I will always look for the little hopeless soul that needs a warm bed and a gentle touch. So really isn't that what everybody wants. So I'm going to tilt my head back and give a good Aaroooo and snuggle with a beagle. That's what we do....

we are the lucky ones because we have found something fulfilling in our lives.

My Aussie Mix (according to the Mars dog DNA cheek swab test; but actually LOOKS like a Border Collie) can go go go on not a lot of dog food and I drive a hybrid.

I've always loved herding dogs and my little herding mutt, as I think of her, is wonderful. What are folks with herding dogs supposed to be like anyway if they don't live on a farm? Farmer's Market regulars? Co-op members? Like to settle in with their wool yarn and knit with the dog curled up beside them?

That's all me anyway, LOL.

I have given this some thought as my husband and I are owned by a Seperd mix(he looks like a Malinois),an American Bulldog/Pit and a Rottie.I am a nurse and he is a history professor and we can get some strange looks when we talk about our dogs.They are all rescues and the two younger dogs were foster failures. We were not loooking for specific breeds,but we fell in love with these guys.They are a great trio and they each have something special about them.