By Thomas Sellers Jr.
Last week I spotlighted my 10 favorite breeds of dogs.
Although I absolutely love dogs and believe just about all canines go to Heaven, there are a few breeds that are either silly, too stupid, really mean and too high maintenance for me to own.
Trust me I understand why all these babies are beloved by their owners. But I am just happy with an occasional meeting with the following 10 types of dogs. Before I jump into my top 10 least favorite dogs, here are a few more breeds I am not a big fan of: Dobermann, Maltese, Great Dane, Miniature Pinscher, Labradoodle, Papillon and Bull Terrier.
10. Chow Chow
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Height: 17-20 inches
Weight: 45-70 pounds
Life Expectancy: 8-12 years
Part adorable, this dog still resembles a miniature bear. The Chow Chow has Asian origins and has many great values as a dog. But this cute and apparently cuddly dog can be vicious. The dog’s interior mouth is black so it can hide the blood of its victims.
Chows are a clean dog and very loyal to their owners. That loyalty means they will try to eliminate any stranger. Even if that person is an invited guest. Chows are not a dog to mess around with or test.
9. Chocolate Lab
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Height: 21.5-24.5 inches
Weight: 55-80 pounds
Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
Also known as the Brown Labrador, the Chocolate Lab is a wonderful dog like their cousins the Golden Retriever and Black Lab. But the main reason I would never own a Chocolate version of these dog is it silliness. This dog is lovably dumb.
They are sweethearts and bring joy to their owners. But the Brown Lab will drive you crazy with goofy miscues and untimely errors.
I’ve had the pleasure of play joke on many Chocolate Labs that were groomed by my mom Alma. Tricks of the hand, getting them to try to eat rubber food over and over again. And I would even get them to bark at a recording of their own bark. If you like a silly dog that can also hunt, grab yourself a Chocolate Lab.
8. Afghan Hound
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Height: 25-27 inches
Weight: 50-60 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-18 years
Graceful and beautiful, this breed is an eye catcher. Once you identify an Afghan Hound, you will know ever single one for the rest of your life. The dog has a trademark silky, flowing coat. That is the primary reason I would never own one of these dogs. I can’t afford the grooming budget and I wouldn’t take the time to maintain the elegant look.
Plus the dog comes across kind of arrogant. The Afghan is an aloof and dignified aristocrat. The dog has a silly side but it is an high-maintenance breed.
7. Jack Russell Terrier
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Height: 10-12 inches
Weight: 9-15 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
This was my childhood dog. When I was about 5 years old, my Jack Russell Terrier “Little Boy” was ran over by a car right in front of me. It was my first time remembering death losing my dog that night. “Little Boy” was full of life. Like the typical Jack Russell, he was upbeat, lively and too friendly. He never met a stranger. He would also go explore our neighborhood. I guess that’s why the Jack Russell Terrier is great for movies. They make a great protagonist trying to save the day for some child.
But if you don’t have children, you don’t need a Jack Russell Terrier. You have to match their energy and zeal for life.
6. Pomeranian
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Height: 6-7 inches
Weight: 3-7 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-16 years
‘Honey, I Shrunk the Chow Chow!”
The tiny Pomeranian looks like the direct offspring of the Chow. The Pomeranian is definitely a status breed first gaining popularity with the royals. Now known as a Pom, the dog is a go-to for celebrities as a purse dog.
An ideal companion, coming in various colors the Pomeranian is too cute for my liking. I don’t own a purse, so where would I store it. I am not famous, so we wouldn’t look cool together.
I heard the Pom has many advantages like being a good watchdog. But what good is a watchdog you can punt across a room?
5. Yorkshire Terrier
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Height: 7-8 inches
Weight: 7 pounds
Life Expectancy: 11-15 years
Take some of my complaints about the Afghan and a few about the Pomeranian, and you got my disdain about the Yorkshire Terrier. Known by the more adorable name of Yorkie, this breed is too-high maintenance with the hair and simply too precious for me to own one.
The Yorkie has a glossy, floor-length coat that owners want to be kept in mint condition. They will also add bows, tiaras and cut bandannas.
And the Yorkie fancies itself as a watchdog. I will inform this breed you can’t intimidate anyone with pink box covering your eyes. And their adorable bark makes you laugh. But I guess if you’re an intruder, your laughing will give the homeowner enough time to make a plan of escape.
4. Poodle
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Height: more than 15 inches
Weight: 40-70 pounds
Life Expectancy: 10-18 years
The original American status dog, I never liked the Poodle. Whether in Standard, Miniature or Toy form, not a big fan. You can color it black, white or apricot, I am just not a fan of the breed.
It is a beautiful dog with the proper cut. This aristocrat can be athletic and fierce.
But I just don’t like the vibe of a Poodle. They are just too high-class for taste. I couldn’t keep up the image of a Poodle owner.
The Poodle faces a stereotype of being a weak, sissy of a dog. I know they can be biters because they don’t like to be groomed sometimes. And they’ve tried to bite my Mama. Known to be a smart breed, trying to bite Alma Sellers is a dumb decisions. Ask her Poodle clients that tried her, they tell you the end results.
3. Pekingese
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Height: 6-9 inches
Weight: 14 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
The Pekingese is a loving and loyal dog. They make great companions because of their affectionate nature. Another breed connected with Asia, I just don’t want to be seen with the regal canine. They are just too cute to own.
The Pekingese are compact, stocky toy dogs weighing up to 14 pounds. The coat on this ball of preciousness is long around the neck and shoulders. The lion’s cut is popular with this breed to give it some intimidation.
2. Miniature Schnauzer
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Height: 12-14 inches
Weight: 11-20 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
The second breed to be featured on this countdown that was a family pet, we owned our Miniature “Babygirl” for more than a decade. It was 10-plus years of torture and pain. This dog caused friction between my dad and me.
From flipping over the garbage in the house to urinating on my clothes, this Schnauzer was pure evil. And my dad believed in his training of the dog enough he felt I must have done “Babygirl” wrong.
With the pain this one Schnauzer caused me, I still don’t give the breed the benefit of the doubt as of 2021.
Good things about three Schnauzer breeds, they are healthy, long-lived, and low-shedding. They are sporty and can be the ideal family dog. But make sure you don’t find the one full of pure evil.
All dogs go to Heaven is the common phrase. Well that’s not true. I’m sure “Babygirl” is the only canine in hell.
1. Chihuahua
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Height: 5-8 inches
Weight: not exceeding 6 pounds
Life Expectancy: 14-16 years
“Shut up!” is a phrase this breed often hears. The Chihuahua is a tiny dog full of energy. Associated with Mexico, there are plenty of this breed in the States. Parts purse dog and parts house roamer, the Chihuahua will make sure you know it is around.
This dog always looks like it is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. It barks nonstop around strangers and doesn’t want to engage in fun most of the time. Why would anybody want this dog as a pet?
THOMAS SELLERS JR. is the editor of The Millington Star and both the sports editor and a weekly personal columnist for West 10 Media/Magic Valley Publishing. Contact him by phone at (901) 433-9138, by fax to (901) 529-7687 and by email to [email protected].
Last week I spotlighted my 10 favorite breeds of dogs.
Although I absolutely love dogs and believe just about all canines go to Heaven, there are a few breeds that are either silly, too stupid, really mean and too high maintenance for me to own.
Trust me I understand why all these babies are beloved by their owners. But I am just happy with an occasional meeting with the following 10 types of dogs. Before I jump into my top 10 least favorite dogs, here are a few more breeds I am not a big fan of: Dobermann, Maltese, Great Dane, Miniature Pinscher, Labradoodle, Papillon and Bull Terrier.
10. Chow Chow
TALE OF THE TAPE
Height: 17-20 inches
Weight: 45-70 pounds
Life Expectancy: 8-12 years
Part adorable, this dog still resembles a miniature bear. The Chow Chow has Asian origins and has many great values as a dog. But this cute and apparently cuddly dog can be vicious. The dog’s interior mouth is black so it can hide the blood of its victims.
Chows are a clean dog and very loyal to their owners. That loyalty means they will try to eliminate any stranger. Even if that person is an invited guest. Chows are not a dog to mess around with or test.
9. Chocolate Lab
TALE OF THE TAPE
Height: 21.5-24.5 inches
Weight: 55-80 pounds
Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
Also known as the Brown Labrador, the Chocolate Lab is a wonderful dog like their cousins the Golden Retriever and Black Lab. But the main reason I would never own a Chocolate version of these dog is it silliness. This dog is lovably dumb.
They are sweethearts and bring joy to their owners. But the Brown Lab will drive you crazy with goofy miscues and untimely errors.
I’ve had the pleasure of play joke on many Chocolate Labs that were groomed by my mom Alma. Tricks of the hand, getting them to try to eat rubber food over and over again. And I would even get them to bark at a recording of their own bark. If you like a silly dog that can also hunt, grab yourself a Chocolate Lab.
8. Afghan Hound
TALE OF THE TAPE
Height: 25-27 inches
Weight: 50-60 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-18 years
Graceful and beautiful, this breed is an eye catcher. Once you identify an Afghan Hound, you will know ever single one for the rest of your life. The dog has a trademark silky, flowing coat. That is the primary reason I would never own one of these dogs. I can’t afford the grooming budget and I wouldn’t take the time to maintain the elegant look.
Plus the dog comes across kind of arrogant. The Afghan is an aloof and dignified aristocrat. The dog has a silly side but it is an high-maintenance breed.
7. Jack Russell Terrier
TALE OF THE TAPE
Height: 10-12 inches
Weight: 9-15 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
This was my childhood dog. When I was about 5 years old, my Jack Russell Terrier “Little Boy” was ran over by a car right in front of me. It was my first time remembering death losing my dog that night. “Little Boy” was full of life. Like the typical Jack Russell, he was upbeat, lively and too friendly. He never met a stranger. He would also go explore our neighborhood. I guess that’s why the Jack Russell Terrier is great for movies. They make a great protagonist trying to save the day for some child.
But if you don’t have children, you don’t need a Jack Russell Terrier. You have to match their energy and zeal for life.
6. Pomeranian
TALE OF THE TAPE
Height: 6-7 inches
Weight: 3-7 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-16 years
‘Honey, I Shrunk the Chow Chow!”
The tiny Pomeranian looks like the direct offspring of the Chow. The Pomeranian is definitely a status breed first gaining popularity with the royals. Now known as a Pom, the dog is a go-to for celebrities as a purse dog.
An ideal companion, coming in various colors the Pomeranian is too cute for my liking. I don’t own a purse, so where would I store it. I am not famous, so we wouldn’t look cool together.
I heard the Pom has many advantages like being a good watchdog. But what good is a watchdog you can punt across a room?
5. Yorkshire Terrier
TALE OF THE TAPE
Height: 7-8 inches
Weight: 7 pounds
Life Expectancy: 11-15 years
Take some of my complaints about the Afghan and a few about the Pomeranian, and you got my disdain about the Yorkshire Terrier. Known by the more adorable name of Yorkie, this breed is too-high maintenance with the hair and simply too precious for me to own one.
The Yorkie has a glossy, floor-length coat that owners want to be kept in mint condition. They will also add bows, tiaras and cut bandannas.
And the Yorkie fancies itself as a watchdog. I will inform this breed you can’t intimidate anyone with pink box covering your eyes. And their adorable bark makes you laugh. But I guess if you’re an intruder, your laughing will give the homeowner enough time to make a plan of escape.
4. Poodle
TALE OF THE TAPE
Height: more than 15 inches
Weight: 40-70 pounds
Life Expectancy: 10-18 years
The original American status dog, I never liked the Poodle. Whether in Standard, Miniature or Toy form, not a big fan. You can color it black, white or apricot, I am just not a fan of the breed.
It is a beautiful dog with the proper cut. This aristocrat can be athletic and fierce.
But I just don’t like the vibe of a Poodle. They are just too high-class for taste. I couldn’t keep up the image of a Poodle owner.
The Poodle faces a stereotype of being a weak, sissy of a dog. I know they can be biters because they don’t like to be groomed sometimes. And they’ve tried to bite my Mama. Known to be a smart breed, trying to bite Alma Sellers is a dumb decisions. Ask her Poodle clients that tried her, they tell you the end results.
3. Pekingese
TALE OF THE TAPE
Height: 6-9 inches
Weight: 14 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
The Pekingese is a loving and loyal dog. They make great companions because of their affectionate nature. Another breed connected with Asia, I just don’t want to be seen with the regal canine. They are just too cute to own.
The Pekingese are compact, stocky toy dogs weighing up to 14 pounds. The coat on this ball of preciousness is long around the neck and shoulders. The lion’s cut is popular with this breed to give it some intimidation.
2. Miniature Schnauzer
TALE OF THE TAPE
Height: 12-14 inches
Weight: 11-20 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
The second breed to be featured on this countdown that was a family pet, we owned our Miniature “Babygirl” for more than a decade. It was 10-plus years of torture and pain. This dog caused friction between my dad and me.
From flipping over the garbage in the house to urinating on my clothes, this Schnauzer was pure evil. And my dad believed in his training of the dog enough he felt I must have done “Babygirl” wrong.
With the pain this one Schnauzer caused me, I still don’t give the breed the benefit of the doubt as of 2021.
Good things about three Schnauzer breeds, they are healthy, long-lived, and low-shedding. They are sporty and can be the ideal family dog. But make sure you don’t find the one full of pure evil.
All dogs go to Heaven is the common phrase. Well that’s not true. I’m sure “Babygirl” is the only canine in hell.
1. Chihuahua
TALE OF THE TAPE
Height: 5-8 inches
Weight: not exceeding 6 pounds
Life Expectancy: 14-16 years
“Shut up!” is a phrase this breed often hears. The Chihuahua is a tiny dog full of energy. Associated with Mexico, there are plenty of this breed in the States. Parts purse dog and parts house roamer, the Chihuahua will make sure you know it is around.
This dog always looks like it is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. It barks nonstop around strangers and doesn’t want to engage in fun most of the time. Why would anybody want this dog as a pet?
THOMAS SELLERS JR. is the editor of The Millington Star and both the sports editor and a weekly personal columnist for West 10 Media/Magic Valley Publishing. Contact him by phone at (901) 433-9138, by fax to (901) 529-7687 and by email to [email protected].
