Reply #88: I've known good and bad individuals of nearly every breed, [View All]

I mean, I could say all Shelties and Bichon Frises bark a lot because most of the ones I've known have been incessant barkers...but I've also known a couple who were no more barky than any other dog. I could say all German Shepherds are butt-biters because I've had two jump me - but I've known dozens who'd die before they'd bite without good cause. I could say all Pomeranians suck because my next-door neighbor has the Pom From Hell - unhousebroken, yappy, snappy, and stupid - but I've also known a Pom who was a national obedience and agility champion. I could say all miniature Schnauzers are biters and all Dachshunds are sneaky little bastards that like to bring rocks into the house by hiding them in their mouths, because I've known individuals that were like that. I could say all Beagles are uncontrollable spoiled brats because my mother raises hers to be fat, spoiled monsters.

But none of those things are true of all of any breed. You get a properly-bred and properly-raised dog of ANY breed and it's a joy to be around. You get a badly-bred or badly-raised dog of ANY breed, and it's going to make your life a misery.