What kind of dog would you want to own?

[Cafe AmyS]

I saw this in The Stir - Have you ever owned (or wanted) a pekingese?

Westminster Dog Show Winner Makes Us All Want a Pekingese

Posted by Mary Fischer on February 15, 2012 

Have you seen the cute little pup that won the 2012 Westminster Dog Show? OMG. He's beyond precious.

With his proud stance and scrunched-up little face, Malachy the Pekingese seemed to somehow know that he'd pulled off the title of "Best in Show." Isn't it funny how show dogs seem to know exactly what they're doing? It's always blown my mind that they seem to pick up on the fact that they're competing for a title instead of just running around with a bunch of other canine friends. You've got to wonder whether it's tough for them to get out of "show mode" when they're at home and just play in the yard.

Malachy's handler, David Fitzpatrick, describes him as "a dignified, wonderful companion who’s charming."

And that statement just makes all of us want to find the closest Pekingese breeder and bring home a pup like Malachy to snuggle with. Honestly, who wouldn't want a cute dog like that for a pet? He's totally adorable and obviously smart, and he just looks like the perfect little pal to come home to at the end of the day and curl up with on the couch.

Of course, something tells me that if I had a Pekingese, he wouldn't look quite as fluffy and well-groomed as Malachy. Apparently dogs of this breed need their fur brushed for an hour or more once a week. Most of us are lucky if we get to spend that much time on our own hair, let alone pay attention to our pets' grooming needs. Hmm -- as amazingly cute as Malachy is, maybe there should be more that goes into choosing a dog than how much you want to cuddle it.

What kind of dog would you want to own?

[Kodysmommy928]

None, but that dog is so ugly, it's cute!  Looks like Yoda!

[offrdngal]

 If I were to get a dog, I'd get a miniature schnauzer.  I grew up with them and I love them.

[my4littlegirls]

 I would get a boxer. We had one 4 yrs ago then he died. Haven't wanted another dog since. But our neighbors did just get a husky/german shepard mix that is good for the kids to play with.

[LML1]

I've always wanted a Collie. I watched Lassie my whole childhood and adored the Collie bread.

[MommyOK]

I personally don't like long haired breeds.... I like boxers, German Shepard......

[MommeeTo4]

A pug...and I'm lucky to have one.

[SarahLizyB]

I own the kind I've always dreamed of. He's a cavalier king Charles spaniel :)

[Kris_PBG]

I'd love a pointer or smaller shepard mix. I had a pointer growing up and my grandparents had a Shepard. They were both amazing dogs!

[pottymouthmommy]

Our pit is such a lover. Despite the hype, they r great family dogs. And she makes us feel safe at night. We dont have a gun. we have a pit bull.

[SweetMama823]

Mastiff or bulldog