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[@jh1669]

"They can herd your children" I'm sold

[@whitetrent0611]

Makes me think of the one smash skit where they leave their kid with the dog because they didn't have a babysitter

[@yondermileslimpey3892]

😂😂😂

[@BuHoGPaD]

right? Like why would I train that out of them ? :D

[@JohnWick-stardawg]

He said hurt not herd.

[@BuHoGPaD]

@@JohnWick-stardawg no, I'm pretty sure he says herd

[@-.-4]

A rough collie was my babysitter when I was a toddler. He herded me around the yard. He made sure I wouldn’t go into a ditch that always had running water. He was a sweetheart.

[@homesteadingmillennial5875]

Yes! I have a rough collie and he's amazing. Mine is a mutt, so he's mixed, but we live on 20 acres and he's an amazing alert dog, letting us know about threats on the property and even chasing away the odd bear. He's also super friendly to people except for if they're being unsafe. For example, I once had the police banging on my door in the middle of the night (looking for someone and had the wrong house) and omg his bark turned so mean, I'd never heard him like that.

[@LadyMekito]

Before I was born my brother had a border collie when he was young and wild that my mom would trust to go in the woods with him because he fought off snakes and wild dogs. For this reason we are considering herding dog breeds for my adhd son.

[@priestesslucy]

I had a Rough Collie growing up and she was like my nanny and my best friend. It's a shame Rough/Smooth Collies are almost never mentioned by dog content creators, they're amazing dogs. I'm actually looking for a Scotch Collie (landrace breed the Rough/Smooth Collie was supposedly bred from) soon 😊

[@JoshFox0289]

Just rescued a Pitbull from a shelter and he’s an angel! Loves people and other dogs and is very calm at the house

[@zachgraziano5141]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@samuelfawell9159]

Australian cattle dogs need to come with the VERY important note, they are WORKING dogs they NEED to run and work, if you don’t let them do that they will destroy your home

[@MeadowsMiniFarm]

Not necessarily running or working they need metal stimulation.

[@gifgoldblum7940]

Mental stimulation is right. I watched an Australian Working Dog Rescue livestream and they made this point. They spoke about a dog they adopted to a guy who lives in an apartment, but fishes for a living and takes the dog out on his boat. By the end of the day the dog's happy to come back to the little apartment and chill out.

[@rdow]

We had one of these when I was younger. It would heard my friends, chase the neighbor kids, slam the door behind you when you left. We had no idea what we were getting into when we bought her. I miss that little monster.

[@Mr.Plant1994]

@@MeadowsMiniFarm can confirm. Australian Shepard’s do love Metal. My dogs favorite band is WhiteChapel

[@stilesthehuntindog2767]

My cattle dog was the only dog I’ve ever regretted getting

[@garmetdbz7119]

"Herd your children" 😂💀

[@michaelplunkett8059]

Most kids need herding. Get to work doggo.

[@MrNunyoBidness]

I have heard stories about how herding dogs have herded humans without them realizing it (at first). Time for bed => dog starts subtly acting in a way to get the human to do their bedtime ritual. Personally, I'm picturing calling dinner time and the family pet starts corralling the kids to the dinner table. :-P

[@shbld]

Not funny, you may have to get rid of the dog.

[@Labrli]

It’s accurate though. We had a herding dog when I was growing up and he herded me 🤣🤣

[@Yf23betterthan22]

Bluey!!!!

[@chrishanslow4378]

As an Aussie, the Bluey is a great dog. After 15 years, we lost our Bluey to cancer last year, and she was so calm and gentle with all our kids that we couldn't have asked for a better dog. Miss her even to this day.

[@jameskile5113]

We had an Australian Cattle Dog/ Labrador mix. That dude was on another plain of consciousness for a dog. He was almost like a human trapped in a dogs body he was so smart. I think the natural intelligence of the Heeler and the charisma of the Lab really came out in his personality. Goes to show ya that mutts can surprise you!

[@KenpachiZaraki001]

What kind of Lab? Red(and yes these are a real breed of dog but most people seem to not know what they are lol) Yellow, Chocolate, or Black? Cuz they have differing levels of intelligences as far as I can tell because a friend of mine had 2 black labs and those 2 were so much smarter then my red labs I mean one of mine literally jumped out of a moving car so that's just proof mine were stupid lol the car was only going like 5MPH so he didn't get that hurt but still.

[@jameskile5113]

@@KenpachiZaraki001 black lab haha!

[@KenpachiZaraki001]

@@jameskile5113 so at least the dog was smart unlike mine who if they were a Australian Cattle Dog/Red Lab mix 😂

[@25-8]

Give an example please

[@debbiestinnett2987]

Both are super great dogs

[@thefinalflash6211]

As a previous pit owner. Never had a better dog. Protected me while prego. No one was allowed near me.. nose push away to keep me safe lol. ( never aggressive) it’s how you train & love a dog.. any dog can be mean if they have a horrible owner- When my son was born., omg! Did NOT leave his side.. crib watching. Slept at corner of his bed. Followed him EVERYWHERE! Kept him safe., I’m blessed to have seen that beautiful time. My guy has passed but it was so beautiful & it will stay in my heart forever.

[@jennalopez9772]

Omg so cute of nose pushes

[@pitsnpistols1005]

My pittie would get on his back and lick my off off the bed till she got off lol he didn’t want anyone on my bed but when I’d tell him to stop he always stopped lol

[@theartsypanda4439]

My pit is the exact same. She gets a little feisty if a stranger gets too close while pregnant, but only if she notices it’s making me nervous.

[@jules8029]

I knew they’d make the cut. Pittes are the best ❤

[@camillahunt3247]

If purchased from a reputable breeder, I agree. The problem with pits is that sometimes that game line is bred into the pet line. That and inexperienced owners.

[@LilGrasshopper]

So glad to see the Pittie featured. We have a rescue pittie and she is the sweetest dog. In fact she's literally glued to me in bed right now cuz she knows I've been up all night with stomach flu.

[@guero210]

They’re the most understood dogs. They have big hearts that’s why they were bred for fighting. When raised right theyre the most loving and protective dogs you could own

[@nonames5139]

​@guero210 serious question. If everything you said about raising pits right is true, why do they turn on their owners at a dissproportionate rate compared to other dog breeds? Are you saying all of their owners raised them wrong?

[@guero210]

@@nonames5139 cause pits were bred to be fighting dogs. They are naturally dominant. Those owners were too weak to be owning a pit in the first place, so naturally the dog ends up challenging it’s owner. This is not the case with proper training, and proper treatment of the dog. Usually those owners treat them like a spoiled baby, thus resulting in such behavior. You have to be stern and dominant with them aswell as setting clear boundaries and that will never happen. I have been around pit bulls and pit bull trainers/owners my whole life. Never had I seen or heard of such incident other than the media.

[@rachelkerr9446]

​@nonames5139 cause people are stupid. There is also a bias and people will say it was a pit bull, but it really isn't. They suck at identifying breeds

[@jordie6688]

@@nonames5139poor breeding/over breeding can also cause this, in combination with poor training and socialization. I’ve seen what poor breeding can do to a dog and it’s so sad to see a legit mentally unstable dog.

[@papuzka0]

1 slight correction, not all labradoodles will be hypoallergenic (and hypoallergenic dog is a sketchy term anyway as most people truly allergic to dogs will still be allergic to hypoallergenic dogs) as you are combining 2 fur types you have 50:50 chance depending what the cross will inherit.

[@sabrinabrouseau]

Yeah...as a trainer and a groomer...I cringed so hard when he said labradoodle and hypoallergenic 😬

[@espy8287]

Yes, most people are allergic to dog dander, not hair, so doodles are not hypoallergenic. Many of them still shed too. I’ve got a goldendoodle and he sheds lightly, but his hairs are so fine and wispy that they stick to everything and can’t even be lint rolled out of your clothes.

[@temujinartem2375]

It’s not really a sketchy term if you’re familiar with the English language “hypo” means less than usual

[@djburrage7603]

I mean my dad is allergic to normal dogs but was totally fine around my labradoodle

[@horneytoaster4773]

It’s not 50/50 as poodle hair is dominant but it’s not 100%. My wife is super sensitive to most allergens including dog and our poodle works great with her.

[@MadalynnChandler-bk9dc]

I have a blue heeler and she is unlike any dog I have ever been around. She was potty trained in a week and by the time she was 6 months old I had already taught her 7 different tricks (she now knows 14 and we are working on dancing). I had no experience training dogs tricks prior to her and literally KZbind everything. But she is also very sensitive to emotion so the only way to go with her personally was positive reinforcement training because she in no way shape or form wants to do anything that will make me upset and only wants to please, she is also very tapped into my emotions at all times and is the service dog I never knew I needed. Basically my review of the heeler is they are the best dog breed ever and I won’t own anything but a cattle dog ever again.

[@_--____--______--___]

I toilet trained my lab within a week when he was 9 weeks old, but it took him until 5 months old before he could hold it in his crate and for some reason could easily sleep through the night in my room without any accidents. I've recently got a 14 week old lab puppy and she's going to be difficult because she's "too old" for easy toilet training. I'll take her outside for 20-30 minutes and she does nothing and even if she does, I'll leave her in her crate for a little bit and within 20 minutes she's done a protest pee and poop. I'm not leaving her loose when I'm not around either because puppy pads are a waste of money and make training difficult. They also get chewed up whenever I have used them in the past. She'll have to learn the hard way and I'll just have to "waterboard"/bathe her on a daily basis until she "gets it" like I did with my boy.

[@greghawkins6154]

Totally agree with Pitbulls. I have a rescue Pitty. She's a sweetheart. I got her when she was under a year. She loves her family.

[@jacobantin3415]

My labradoodle is the best trainined dog I've ever met and we basically just talk to him like a person, super easy. Great breed!!

[@tomtom-or3wc]

I agree I got one and he's the best dog ever can't believe all these comments trashing them

[@odessav3066]

Before you get a doodle mix make sure you can afford to take them to the grooming salon every couple months. Depending on the coat type and cost of living in your area it can easily be 70-100 bucks to get them groomed, and if you don't brush them every day or two they will get matted

[@Deerthedoe6842]

You can also learn how to cut fur. Like... My aunt worked at a beaty salon and she was very used at cutting hair with scissors or the machine. One day she noticed we were spending too much with our Doodle mix (even tho she was a small breed, the pet shop we used to go had a nasty price) and tried to cut her fur one day. It ended up so well our doodle never went to a groomer ever again. We bathed her and our other dogs inside our house and it was easier to take care of her fur by ourselves than going to a groomer.

[@viola1066]

we have teo poodles (same fur) and we just got a dog cutting machine (bit like a razor where you can adjust the length on the front piece to your desired fur length) and just groom them ourselves. If you just do a simple cut every few weeks it takes like 15-20 mins each so it's fast and affordable. We take them to a professional groomer about once a year.

[@reneelittle2055]

I agree! Plus they aren’t hypo allergenic

[@_Mees_]

@@reneelittle2055yes they are😡 i have one!!!

[@paulyevcak8535]

You just earned a subscriber by making that last choice. Pitties are absolutely some of the best family dogs you can have.

[@kathrynking1213]

Me, too! Grew up with them and when I was old enough to get my own dog, pits are my choice of dog. Best dogs ever! ❤

[@ammiethehammie3521]

As a groomer, some doodles are not fully hypoallergenic. Poodles are, however they are mixed with a breed that sheds and can as a result be non hypoallergenic. Also doodles are so popular right now, there is tons of inbreeding going on which is causing all sorts of health and behavioral problems. They are great family dogs and if you are interested in getting one, please please do your research for a reputable breeder and ask your local groomer about the correct grooming regimen you're going to need both at home and in the salon. Grooming salons are overrun right now with matted doodles that are not being brushed properly at home. They are high maintenance if you want a long, fluffy coat. Not the dog for everyone, but can be a great dog.

[@chanellethomas6886]

Yes but at the same time doodles of any kind are completely unnecessary. Why even get an ethically bred one (if that even exists?!) when you come get another breed that looks very similar eg a toy poodle or a Maltese.

[@k9_kadaver]

​@@chanellethomas6886 exactly! For any doodle type, you can get an actual poodle with the exact same look except with a predictable temperament and fur type

[@moolky6709]

i was going to say the same thing. i've become a groomer amidst the doodle craze and the f1 pups are usually okay but inbreeding and whatnot is a big problem i see. a lot of people constantly come in saying they have original goldendoodles, labradoodles, or f1s and even as a new groomer and someone who owns cats i can tell at a glance that they were scammed. most of them are too proud to be told they were lied to so i've learned to keep it to myself (older groomers usually dont and occasionally i do love to see a pet parent argue about their inbred dog). most doodles i meet are super sweet but have no sense of space. out of the dozens i've met i've probably only been impressed by a handful

[@dalekcat]

Topics like this need more pet groomers telling people how much care/maintenance a little/non shedding dog needs. AKA if you're too lazy to brush the dog daily you'll need to do more visits to the groomers to keep it shortish because matting is very painful and the dog may even need to be sedated to get the matting off.

[@alaynalucero4432]

Agreed I’m a groomer as well. You can’t predict their temperament, size, health, etc. I have pictures of desheds I’ve done on doodles. Highly dont recommend

[@Prometheous]

"They may try to herd your children" 😂😂

[@MichaelCarell-pv9dz]

I agree APBTs (American Pitbull terrier) are AWESOME with kids and super sweet and protective

[@thefeedback1478]

I'm 35 and have had dogs since I was 3-4yrs old, our pitbull was the best faminal we've ever had. Our entire family, mine and my wife's loved him so much, and everyone attended his euthanasia, parents all, siblings, niece, aunts, etc. He was our boy, human like, cuddle bug with humans, grew up with cats and dogs of all sizes. He raised his little brother tuxedo cat and sunbathed with him every day. Walked by my side, but when I wasn't there or the wife handled him he was her protector, she felt comfortable walking anywhere and everywhere with him throughout our apartments we lived at. All though his small bread brothers and sisters bullied him (he was 65lbs and they were no more than 16 lbs), he was their protector. ❤

[@aliceausbun-yk5cz]

Yes a proper raised pitties is the best

[@ASEmastermechanic]

Wow, must have been the worst day of your life.

[@hgh5762]

💯. I’ve had two pitties, agree 100% they are the best dogs ever. We always talk about that they are human like, the eyes, facial expressions, intelligence etc. We had to put our boy Dennis down two months ago and it undoubtedly the worst day of our lives. We still break down frequently bc of it. To think that he was the human society’s longest resident at one point bc nobody wanted him is unfathomable.

[@kaelynalexander7371]

Every doodle I've met has been insane

[@ambermidyette3400]

Not sure why he would recommend a byb mix that's all over the place in temperament. He should have just said, a shelter dog.

[@alexw.7097]

Fr, I work with lots of dogs and there are a handfull of doodles I have met that I genuinely like, because they're well raised and well trained. It's the 50+ other ones that I work with who are All fucking crazy and drive me up the wall that make me dislike them as a "breed"

[@Professional_loser]

I have one and she is crazy, but she’s also one of the smartest most loving dogs ever. Doodles make great family pets.

[@ocvipe]

I have a boy doodle lab mix... Calm as ever. Lazy unless a walk or a ball is involved. Other than that. Calm calm calm.

[@kaelynalexander7371]

@@Professional_loser literally proved my point by saying she's crazy. And so many other purebred, well bred, ethically bred dogs would make good family pets. Anyone who buys a doodle is supporting backyard breeding. If you wanted a mutt so badly, you could easily just go to the shelter

[@vincentbarnett4222]

Thank you for including the pittie! The most amazing dog we ever had. We got him from the shelter at 4 years old. The previous owners had loved him dearly but the new baby was deathly allergic to dogs. The previous owners also had trained and worked with him and when we got him, he immediately incorporated himself into the family. He patrolled the property before my wife went to bed and patrolled the house until I got home from night shift. I would let him out and he would patrol once more, then hand off to me. He was an amazing dog!

[@Wrenmiester]

As a trainer, I would not recommend a cattle dog to a novice anymore than you would recommend a Belgian Malinois to a novice for much the same reasons. And they come juiced up right on ready from sunup to sundown. That can make it hell on anybody that doesn’t have that kind of energy level or doesn’t know how to direct it. And I’m not trying to be rude by stating the obvious but they bite they were bred to nip and they will do just that they will find a way to get away to relieve that nip energy, shorts like yours just made it so much harder for those of us who just have to take up the slack in rescue

[@sarahmichelle5902]

As a trainer, I disagree with all three of his recommendations. None of these dogs are good for the average dog owner. They all require intense and consistent training that most people just can't give. Get a nice labrador.

[@Erin_29]

​@@sarahmichelle5902I actually have to agree.

[@daveavemian5940]

​@@sarahmichelle5902pitbulls aren't high maintenance breeds. They're very human friendly. Only thing I'll say is they can be dog reactive but if both parents are dog friendly, then you're good

[@segapena5033]

Lol. I've had two dogs now that I hear are not for the "novice/beginner/know nothing dog owner". An American Akita my dad brought home when I was 16 and a red heeler that recently passed away. I did absolutely zero training with these dogs yet they were both so smart and obedient you would think they were properly trained. Both would never leave my side. I could walk my red heeler unleashed without worry even when someone else was walking their dog nearby. All I did was spend a lot of time with them as puppies and sort of imprint on them who was the boss through a combo of both a lot of interaction with them starting at a young age and like a parent showing my displeasure to discipline them.

[@michaelaracciato9916]

Am I the only one who thought the dog making herds of children sounds just slightly funny to watch so long as no one is hurt😅

[@mrswiggles4790]

So glad APBs were included. Came upon mine by happenstance but he’s the bestest boy! ❤

[@ronaldmcnerneyjr3467]

My husband and I raised our 3 (now adult) sons with 2 bullies & a GSD with 0 issues .

[@billie3811]

I definitely would not recommend Australian Cattle Dog Aka a heeler unless you are experienced because they have incredible amounts of energy and are notorious for biting because of their working drive. There are an insane amount of heeler and heeler mixes in shelters because people buy them expecting a great apartment dog or low energy family dog and they end up not being. They are bred to run around a farm or ranch all day which means they never stop going and can't just be locked into a kennel. They are also very protective of their person and can be aggressive to people they think are a threat. Also herding can not be trained out of them you can find individual dogs with less of a herding instinct but the only way you'll be able to keep their herding in check is giving them a job. THEY ARE A WORKING BREED.

[@vickyseverson8782]

Absolutely agree with you about ACD's. They are way beyond the average family. They are amazing but love to use their teeth, on you, your kids, friends, neighbors, other pets, etc. I always say the Best thing about an ACD is they are so smart. And the Worst thing about them is they are so smart. They need jobs and they usually bond to one person. Most are not family dogs because of their focus on their person. They are often very wary of strangers, they jump a lot. I agree that there are way too many heelers in shelters because people don't understand them, they are not for everyone and certainly not people new to dogs!!!

[@amr8457]

Pit bulls are AMAZING dogs. I haven't had a purebred pit yet but I just got a Pitsky and couldn't be happier. She's been awesome! Also used to have a pit/boxer mix and she was also AMAZING!

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

Yay for the Pittie! I’ve got an Amstaff/Pit mix and I’ve had him since he was a puppy. I took care to socialise and train him and he’s the best companion you could imagine. Gentle, funny, sweet, and he just KNOWS when it’s time to switch to guard mode. He’s never aggressive, but he’ll just be… extremely present. If need be, a rumble will rise from his throat. Then he’ll give me a look that says “You good?” He knows I’m in charge. I’ve seen him chase off foxes (the Chicken Murderers terrorising the neighbourhood) and cuddle with kittens and ducklings. He’s loyal, child-friendly (adores kids), and the biggest snuggler around. When something seems off, he comes and gets me, then stays close by to make sure I can handle whatever’s up. Best dog ever.

[@aussietodd7085]

As someone who works with Australian cattle dogs every day I have to say be very cautious selecting this breed especially the reds this breed needs a hell of alot of exercise and if they don't get it they can be very dangerous as they're part dingo

[@rdow]

Can vouch. We had a red heeler when I was growing up, and we didn't properly train her. She would bite my friends feet randomly, chase anything that ran, slam the door behind you, and lost her tail trying to heard a car. I would love to have another one of these dogs, but I just don't have the right environment for one

[@northerner3861]

The exercise can be mental, though. You just don't want that big smart dog-brain getting bored, because they tend to write their own programs...

[@netc.5809]

Don't buy any dog if you can't take care of them. We play find the balls, blueberry hunt, training new tricks, we have dog games for him. These guys are smart and that needs to be addressed not just physical. We take care of that with his herding ball.

[@bellax1015x]

I had a cattle dog and he would climb trees and hunt everything even though we trained him to herd. He was the best dog I ever had though and I miss Max a lot

[@vivid5074]

I named my cattledog max aswell

[@twiztidnation7165]

​@@vivid5074 Max Aswell nice name...

[@ThePug1207]

Pug

[@realluck13]

I am so grateful and happy a professional dog trainer validating pitbull terriers as great family dog, they are highly intelligent but you must also acknowledge the American Staffordshire terrier. I had one for 14 yrs + she was fantastic with kids and everyone I introduced as friendly. Super gentle with other animals including kittens, ducks and squirrels. But was also an amazing protector and guard dog for your home as well. Super athletic, the most intelligent dog I have ever experienced, literally problem solving intelligence. You could speak full sentences to her and she would understand. People who say you cannot teach an old dog new tricks, well they never owned an Am Staff. She learned how to swim under water in the Colorado River after she was 9 years old and continued to handle new tasks and challenges daily. A hunting dog, catch frisbies and would swim for an hour straight

[@Tommy.voodoo]

Almost every doodle I’ve met has shed like crazy and they’re wild af. And I see maybe 10+/day. Unfortunately most owners do nothing with these dogs. They’re absolute hellions at my workplace lol

[@espy8287]

Labradoodles have a great temperament, but they need a lot of exercise because they’re a cross of two hunting dogs. Lots of people get them as cute looking family pets without realizing how much exercise and mental stimulation these dogs need, which is why they act nuts-especially if they’re poorly trained.

[@alexw.7097]

Y E P I'm a walker/sitter/work at a daycare and honestly there are a handful of doodles I like because they are well raised and well trained, lovely dogs. It's the 50+ other ones I know that are crazy and drive me up the fucking wall that make me dislike them.

[@Sweet-dj4gk]

I agree with you. I find Labs are better not being crossed with a poodle. My Lab was unbelievably smart and sweet as candy. It was easy to train her, potty training and tricks. I've known a few Labradoodles that were hell on earth to train.

[@maryannkom299]

Groomers I watch warn people off Labradoodles and golden doodles because unfortunately most people don’t take proper care of their coats and it’s very high maintenance. How about just a lab or just a poodle. Standard Poodles are amazing dogs.

[@Tommy.voodoo]

@@maryannkom299 that’s what I always say. They like doodles for the appearance but poodles can get cut the exact same way. And the breed is superior all around so why not lol It’s never made sense to me

[@KuroNoKami]

I used to have an Australian cattle dog as a kid and she was the nicest dog I have ever met me and my dad never really had to train her she was a very nice and protective dog by default

[@alexlee1338]

I’m so glad he mentioned a pit I have one who we rescued and she’s the sweetest dog I’ve ever meet she sticks by me and my brother makes sure we’re ok and never leaves our side she’ll lay with us and over all she’s a big lap baby who protects us

[@volentastudios4673]

My rescued pit Bull is far too big for laps but that doesn’t stop him! He is incredibly sweet and loves everyone

[@travcurt]

My older brother had a little blue nose pit when I lived with him. I worked at a feed store and brought her with everyday. She was *amazing* with people and especially kids, and we never trained her. I moved away and she continued to be an amazing influence for his kids until she passed away. In my 33 years, I have never met a more gentle or caring dog. She understood people better than people, honestly. I miss Xena. =(

[@andreaknisley154]

I got bit by a blue nosed pit. 🥺😔

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@@andreaknisley154 Yes but these people who speak sunshine and rainbows around pitbulls will not see nor acknowledge this dog was originally bred to attack. So don't waste your time. Not all pitbulls are great, some have been ferocious, some families have been fortunate to have them as loving pets. The problem is you just don't know what you're going to get.

[@autograph415]

no such thing

[@goomba8170]

@@danacaro-herman3530 Pitbulls were bred to attack other dogs, not humans. In fact pits that attacked humans were culled immediately, so the breed is incredibly affectionate towards humans, as those were the only dogs that were allowed to live and breed..

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@@goomba8170 Reread my statement, have a nice evening

[@susanellsworth2352]

I used to work for an allergy doctor and one day a patient told him his dog was hypoallergenic. Doc had finally had enough of people saying this about their dogs and told the guy "two of the allergens from dogs are in their mouths so unless your dog has no mouth then it is not hypoallergenic." The guy looked stunned and I had to leave the room to keep from laughing. Breeders need to stop saying their dog is hypoallergenic because it's not true. Some dogs have less allergens than others but none are hypoallergenic.

[@sanagplay9338]

Its about shedding most of the time but yea

[@lenalunar19]

Well hypo just means less than normal. So if the dogs have less than the normal amount of allergens, then I guess they are hypoallergenic. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@nu9457]

Yes! The best raised pitbull is a wonderful familypet❤

[@vakkerlidelse5476]

do NOT get a doodle. there isn’t a singular reputable doodle breeder out there, which means you’d be supporting someone who’s contributing to the huge amounts of dogs in shelters or in homes they aren’t suited for

[@BobThePenguin.]

Its easier to just say adopt dont shop. If you want a dog, its very likely you can find one that suits you in a shelter

[@_0zymandias_]

^^^^ THIS NEVER buy a doodle from a breeder they're unethical and definitely do shed and ARE NOT hypoallergenic

[@vakkerlidelse5476]

@@BobThePenguin. 😬 i’m personally not an “adopt don’t shop” person. i’m more of a… “adopt and shop responsibly” kind of mindset. a lot of puppy mills disguise themselves as rescues or shelters nowadays, and shelters are known to lie about certain behavior issues to adopt a dog out faster, which can lead to a lot of issues… and more.

[@roman_the_rescuer]

That’s what I say 👍🏻

[@trentshaner320]

Tf kind of doodle breeders you got

[@jeffreydagerath]

I feel that English Springer Spaniels get overlooked a lot! VERY intelligent, will stick to you like Velcro, and barely shed. They are active but so are Aussie cattle dogs

[@AmandaFraher]

I have seen a few of your shorts. You mentioning the pit bull won you a subscribe. For over a decade all i have had are pit/pit mixes from shelters. All three of them were 2 or less when they came home with me. One of them repeatedly saved my life. Alerted me or others to low blood sugars I was having. Not trained to do it, he just knew. Sadly he got cancer, and I had to let him go last summer. He was full blood American Staffordshire terrier. My current boy is a mix, but the sweetest, friendliest boy you could want. He gets excited and forgets some of his manners, but he is learning.

[@JerryGDawg56]

Solid choices! You’re right on the mark!

[@isaks3243]

Don't forget about the whippet. It is an amazing mid size dog

[@paige2990]

Thank you for helping to get the word out that pitties are amazing pets! Smart, loyal, playful and loving dogs! My son has had pitties and Cane Corsos and they were all amazing animals! I miss each and every one of them.

[@MissMaxx]

As an owner of a blue cattle dog I wouldn’t recommend them for the average person. They require hours of exercise daily and alot of space to run around. They are very full on. Beautiful dogs but a lot of work.

[@alexw.7097]

Yep, I'm an absolute sucker for sheepdogs, but even I am hesitant to consider getting one because up until recently, I just don't think I would be active enough to keep one happy.

[@eyalreiss294]

This guys just picked his favorite breeds 😂.

[@alexw.7097]

@@eyalreiss294 Well, yeah, the things he's saying are the characteristics about the breeds that makes them breeds he really likes. That being said, yeah, *I* personally would not recommend a sheep dog to an average person. Also, this guy seems to work with very active breeds in general, so like, his opinion might be a bit skewed towards active dogs and the more active owners he works with, but idk for sure.

[@netc.5809]

If you don't already know, get them a herding ball. Works amazing and wears them out pretty fast compared to walks, runs, and fetch. Our 1 yr old red heeler is normally ready for a break 15 min in and may go another 15.

[@vmmurphy3918]

The standard poodle is great on its own. They are loving, goofy and smart !!

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@vmmurphy. I thought for sure he'd say standard poodle ♥️

[@alexw.7097]

Poodles are WAY better than doodles, hands down. Though I might not recommend them for inexperienced owners unless they really understand what they're getting into.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope they are mean

[@concreteartist777]

Best dog I ever had pit-lab mix. 3 years old saved from the streets he had never been in a house. Was so easy to train, and a gentle giant, till a threatening dog came around. In his life, he made 2 dogs very sorry they were aggressive. He released them on command, but a big boxer wanted seconds. When I called release again the boxer left that time. Boxer went up on hind legs buster hit him so hard low and flipped him 3 feet in the air. caught his neck in his mouth while applying a bear hug. Boxer could not even move or was afraid to. When I called him off boxer wasted no time throwing in the towel. I channeled his streetwise life to chasing frisbees, which included waiting and being free to chase, but always with release on return and never played tug with it. The tug game was for a rope. frisbee was about to get it and release.

[@KingdomOfItaly793]

I had a Golden Lab and she was such a sweetheart. Never would hurt a person unless of a family member or herself was in danger.

[@DCfreerunner]

My dog is an Australian cattle dog and he really is the smartest and best dog I've ever gotten to train.

[@Kayster1971]

I absolutely loved loved loved my 100 pound pit, Boss❤❤❤ He was a great family dog and was not animal or human aggressive. One day I let him out in the backyard to potty & a male chihuahua had dug his way into our backyard without our knowledge. When I went to let Boss back inside he was standing there with his new bestie, an 8 pound chihuahua! We were so lucky to have such great dogs! Boss passed a year ago at age 14 and our little chihuahua, Jessy, is 17yrs old & still kicking ❤

[@morganstarnes8549]

Our Australian cattle dog is unbelievably smart and protective and incredibly easy to train. We knew by the third day that he was not like any other dog we have ever had. Got him as a pup and by day two he was 95% house broken and hadn’t been worked with at all before we got him.

[@jaydee9005]

blue healers are the bravest dogs and so intelligent its crazy but they are a handful and mostly attach to 1 person

[@Dannigregor14]

Have 2 heelers best dogs I've ever had.

[@northerner3861]

My late Heeler was the best dog I've ever had. Obedient, observant, and remarkably patient when I was boring.

[@violetwilliams1075]

I have an APBT mix and he is the sweetest thanks for including them 😊

[@-.-4]

Glad you included the pit. My dad had one when he was young, in 1920’s. So they never had a bad rap with me.

[@longshotny]

💪🏿 💪🏿

[@ssjgroup2579]

Wow, that's cool to hear about! Do you know more about it?

[@richtenamore1364]

I have an American Staffordshire (that everyone calls a pitbull because of that stupid umbrella term nonsense) and he is the most amazing family pet literally gets bullied by our two cats who came into the home well after he was here

[@StarSurfer45]

I also have an American pit bull and we got him when our golden retriever died of a disease,so we went to the pound to look for a dog and there he was his name is Tank he was one week away from being euthanized and they labeled him as aggressive but my dad wanted to see him so they took him into the outside section and as soon as they let him out my dad noticed that what they called aggression was just him being playful that day when we picked him up he was underweight and now he’s our lovable chunky dog

[@Creepymoose135]

​@@richtenamore1364ikr, I have a Staffordshire as well, and my Chihuahua has him trained better than I do. She makes any noise at all and he hides behind me

[@elischonbrod4563]

APBT are some of the sweetest dogs ever. Great family dogs. Great around other animals. Just gotta train them young and expose them to a lot while they are puppies.

[@maddogsenglishmen8020]

Doesn't matter how you raise it. A terrier that's purebred is going to have a Prey drive.

[@isiah-watson]

My wife and I adopted a 9 week old stray (German Shepard/ pitbull mix) from the SPCA. It’s been roughly two months and he’s almost complete potty trained, can lay down, sit, come, paw and has been an amazing addition to our family. We pay for training since we don’t have much experience training a dog and didn’t want to disservice him. It’s been an awesome journey

[@AngelicaSchuylerChurch24]

German Shepard Pit mix?! That must be one heck of a dog! ❤

[@R3YNZ]

Australian Cattle Dog is the breed I fell in love with. Of course just by reading on them and knowing a couple of people that own them. Right now we have two Poms, one that I gift my wife when we were dating and another we added shortly after we got married. Man they are energetic and wild 😂 A bit hard to train. But we are getting there. I'm starting to use your videos to train them better. Maybe in the future we can add another family member to the mix .

[@Lion-rf8xi]

I've got a white cattle dog with spots she is such a sweetheart but has some fear problems. She isn't perfect but I'm able to have her off leash most of the time.

[@Wild_Bill57]

Owned an Australian Cattle dog, smartest ,most loyal, most trainable dog, I ever had. Cannot recommend them more highly.

[@raulrube5635]

I fucking love this guy, very objective points of view buy a very good sense of humor

[@commonomics]

I absolutely love my pittie. She is more docile than my greyhound or dachshund. While they’re acting a fool she just sits there quietly.

[@Pink_Llama]

I absolutely love my pit mix. She's a mega mutt but definitely has pit and retriever in her. She's super protective and the sweetest dog around children. I hope to get her professionally trained to someday be a therapy dog.

[@MGMidget73]

One thing that seems to always be left out. Rescue dogs. We adopted one in 2007. He grew to be about 100lbs. He appeared to be a mix of Shepard, St.Bernard and others. He passed away in 2021. He was wonderful with children and almost everyone else. He had no fear and was a great guardian. When he was charged aggressively by large dogs he stood his ground and gave them a look. Without him even growling they put on the brakes and slunk away. He also sensed if someone was suspicious. He gave them his look and they would quickly leave. He was the best. So I wouldn't overlook a dog because it's not a purebred. You have probably seen more then your share of problem papered dogs. We socialized him as a puppy in a puppy obedience class at the adoption place.

[@narthic]

My childhood dog was a well-trained American Staffordshire Terrier and he was the best dog, I've ever had. What amazing dogs, they're so completely loyal.

[@oliviatakacs-hegedus2129]

In 2012 I adopted a brindle, 2 yrs old sweet pittie girl.She was perfect, gentle with children, with other dogs, I could go with her anywhere, anytime, restaurants, pubs, shopping, etc…, with or without leash. She had a clean communication, loved everybody, but also was a great guard dog, she was absolutely perfect. Ripley, we miss you so much, you’re the one and only :(

[@shawnhemingway6942]

I took my blue heeler to a dog training course and the trainer was astounded by how intelligent he was. I could tech anything with a few tries.

[@bestbeech52]

Pittbulls are an absolute amazing breed. So loving, loyal and smart! ❤

[@oueslatimoez7112]

Yeah I agree, as long as you don't have any toddlers around LOL

[@tomwinslow5086]

You are dead on about the APBT. I have two that are the best farm dogs I've ever owned. Calm, loyal, quiet, friendly and intelligent are just a few of their attributes.

[@Lsssssl]

Whats the bloodline

[@tomwinslow5086]

@@Lsssssl razors edge, fire lines for my male. Off da rip,Norrods and got your six for my female,

[@Lsssssl]

@@tomwinslow5086 razor edge is an American bully bloodline

[@tomwinslow5086]

@@Lsssssl that is correct, I had him tested by embark. He is 55 percent APBT, Also has Staffy and American Bulldog. My Female is Full Blooded APBT. I think they found a little springer spaniel in her . Less than 1 percent. She is UKC registered. They are both great dogs. My male resembles a classic APBT just a bit taller. Not at all like a bully. He is dual registered ADBA,and ABBA

[@apara2005]

I'm glad the pit bull made this list!!! They are AMAZING family dogs ❤❤❤

[@TonyMontanaAPBT]

I appreciate you adding the American Pitbull Terrier on your list. They are a great family dog when matched with experience hands.

[@gameruna]

Has someone who owned a pit for over 16 years let me tell you she was the sweetest dog around shops along our walk path kept dog treats for her and she had learned witch store had candy for her she would always wait at the door for her candies sitting down being patient. Vets where always happy to see her because she was an angle on the table. I miss her

[@vergil8833]

Doesn't really matter when the statistics are what they are. It is extremely irresponsible to reccommend that breed as if far better countries like the Scandinavian ones banned pitbulls for no reason. It's not a myth, they kill and maime more than any other breed, giving new owners the idea that they should buy pitbulls is straight up evil. Spot selling them, stop breeding them, then more children will be spared from a hideous fate.

[@makinvids4school388]

I've had several mutts and purebreds in my home throughout my life, and the bully mix I got from the shelter at 1.5 years old was the very best one I ever had. She's healthy, she's loving, she's smart, and happy no matter the energy level of our house. I was beyond impressed by her.

[@marcozennetti3053]

As an APBT dad, she is a great dog. Will be 11 in August and has always been great with my kids and my friends kids who have health issues and was always friendly with them

[@ThePokeChannel1]

Got my pittie at 2 months old & he’s such a friendly sweetheart full of energy! I hate they get a bad rep

[@travismitchell210]

Cattle dogs are pretty cool. I had a buddy back in the day that had one that used to go rock climbing with us. If we could free climb it, so could that dog. Super fun to watch him scale cliffs, way more agile and sure footed than you'd think.

[@mirrorneurongirl]

I'm falling in love with pitties. Such love bugs.

[@amr8457]

Yes they are! I'm a cuddle bug myself and my Pitsky lives to cuddle.

[@TheRealTickler]

Especially when princess is near an unattended chewy toddler ❤️

[@6ft7guy]

Until you realize 86% of all dog attacks are done by pits.

[@bubbabruh6309]

The best dog ive ever had was a mix breed. Australian caddle dog and Australian shepord. Only issue is that it had an insane prey drive when he was younger. He would pretty frequently just show up with rabbits, squirls, the remains of deer people hunted, we would always have dead animals laying around. He was incredibly fast and would chase four wheelers going over 30 mph for over a minute before tiring out. Thankfully he's old now and calm. He just sleeps all day now.

[@leagueleaders]

My Aussie cattle/shepherd mix has been the best dog I’ve ever had

[@steshagorbunova]

Thank you for that #3!!!!

[@katfleming9751]

Pit bulls are such amazing souls. No dog will ever love you and your family more and they have a great protective instinct that will help you sleep safe and sound at night. Best dogs ever

[@heater631]

My pittie is literally a child. Soo sweet ❤

[@Olliethesnowman]

My dog is a Pittbull mixed with a Blue Heeler! She is sooo smart!!

[@kimberlyjones2343]

This video is funny to me because we currently have one family dog and it is a American terrier Pitbull and Australian cattle dog mix. She is very smart. And trains pretty fast. But yes she did have problems trying to herd the children. She is better with that now

[@suzymanville232]

We have a Border Collie x Poodle and that herding instinct is strong. We are training it out of him, but it shows up once in a while. At least now it's gentle with no nipping. He just wants everyone to be together. He still herds the dogs at the dog park and it is impressive to watch: all the dogs in a group, going the same direction, Dingus in the back, cheering them on and keeping them in formation.

[@lesleygorman433]

Our APBT was the best dog ever. Raised correctly they are fabulous dogs and so friendly ❤❤❤

[@farstrider15]

I love my ACD. She is AMAZING. Always wants to go with me, never gives up, and is a one person dog so extremely loyal. Intelligent and athletic, perfect companion for an active person

[@jgreywolf9843]

That pit is such a handsome pooch, I'd take him in a heartbeat

[@SS_DT]

My parents were recommended poodle mixes so much that they just got poodles. Haha

[@alexw.7097]

Poodles are WAY better than doodles, hands down.

[@bfleisch33]

I have a blue heeler and we call her our “nanny” because she’s SO sweet and gentle around our toddlers. They deserve to be first on the list ❤

[@themysteriousone]

Absolutely agree, my pitties are 2 of the best dogs I've ever had

[@Lucy-vx7kp]

I work at a shelter, and the amount of pits and pit mixes there is astounding! All of them or super sweet puppers, but get almost no attention from because they’re pits. We even had an aggressive one come in a month ago from animal control, but turns out he was just scared. He’s the sweetest boi there

[@25-8]

:-/ sad to hear

[@geoffkeller5337]

Where is your shelter?

[@Lucy-vx7kp]

@@geoffkeller5337 an almost home humane society! I am not comfortable sharing the exact location tho lol

[@mclr60]

I have had dealings with doodles and pittys. Great dogs. I have a staffy but had a Pitt bull. My staffy was 8 Or 9 months and had been involved in something traumatic for a short time and had been kept in a cage for months. He is a great dog now, clownish, loving good with cats and other dogs and kids. He used to go for other dogs and cats.

[@domdrty]

I had a pit bull that grew up with my kids. He was such a great dog and put up with my son when he was a toddler. He was never agressive towards anyone or any other animals.

[@xerikl]

Good owner ☝️

[@DaireDowling-yp1mw]

Delighted to see you mentioned the APBT!. Have an English Staffordshire myself and wouldn’t have any other breed for my family!

[@jordanloveless8647]

I'm so glad he recommended Pit Bulls, my absolute favorite pupper ever.

[@aaliyahmariano4566]

Unfortunately i wouldn’t suggest rescuing a full grown pit unless you have experience and take the necessary precautions because you don’t know what the previous owners did to that dog. Pits get bad names due to previous owners being neglectful and then they turn on new owners because they were triggered. It’s a few breeds I wouldn’t suggest rescuing unless you have experience in that area and pitties are one of them. (Especially if you have kids). Now if you do then PLEASE take the time to train them to try and keep from anything negative happening.

[@dreamwolf7302]

I can agree with this, as someone who has rescued pits. My autistic son had a pittie we rescued that was glued to him 24/7. We were nervous, at first, because this was a dog previously used for baiting in a fighting ring that was broken up. He never growled. He never so much as postured in a dominant manner. He was good with kittens, and ducklings, and most importantly, he got my non verbal son to talk. In fact the kid hasnt stopped talking since then. But this was an outlier case, not all pits can be fully rehabbed to the point they can be trusted around small children. And just because a dog is from a 'more popular' breed, doesnt make them less dangerous if they come from an abused past. I work in medicine, i have had to help put people's faces back on after the Labrador they rescued decided they were trying to steal his food.

[@Candlemantle]

As an owner of 6-8 pit bulls in my life they are great family dogs, the only one I ever had a problem with was mixed with shar pei and that is one aggressive breed.

[@Lsssssl]

Whats the bloodline

[@Candlemantle]

@@Lsssssl shelter puppy unknown bloodline. But great dog 80% of the time

[@deuter458624]

Kudos for highlighting the last dog breed 🥰 love the bully breed

[@88heisenberg88]

Incoming pit mommies in the comment section.

[@amberkiins]

I love this, because my pit Bull is the sweetest “lap dog”. She loves to cuddle, and only barks when she can sense something is off. Definitely my fav rescue doggo to date ❤

[@AlucardandSerasHellsing]

I can agree with the pittbull terrier as my husband and I have 3! They are so good with our two year old and very protective of him. In reality their big babies.

[@teelitek9275]

Listen here bub.. I've been following you for a little while now. I agree with absolutely everything you have suggested to help owners. Your style, training methods etc in my opinion are spot on. I wish I could spend time around you soaking up all the information I could.I respect you because you say what needs to be said, you don't sugar coat things & aren't easily offended. But after this video & you suggesting the APBT WE JUST BECAME BEST FRIENDS!!🤣😄

[@jessicabradshaw3365]

YES!!!

[@Str82Tay222]

Yes indeed 😆👏

[@amberblyledge7859]

Pibbles are so great. SMART!! Know your lines!

[@scorpio0281]

Blue heeler is my absolute favorite. Have had several pits that were amazing pets as well.

[@godblessamerica222]

I was attacked by my neighbors pit… it came across both our yards… Scariest thing that’s ever happened to me… 🤦🏽‍♀️😱🤦🏽‍♀️ She’s always making excuses for it… 🔥

[@Str82Tay222]

My mother and step father had a German Shepard when I was a kid, step dad was a cop, and was training this German Shepard to work with him. Came within inches of getting attacked on morning as I walked into their bedroom when I woke up, thank God my mother woke up in the Nik of time... so attacks will and can happen from any breed, but overall I would say both breeds are absolutely wonderful

[@Lsssssl]

You sure it was a real American pitbull terrier and not just some bully mutt?

[@Aceofwolves]

And I was attacked by a COLLIE. It's the owners responsibility not the breed itself.

[@scottyh1509]

Owners have to train them right and spend ACTIVE time with them. They are not happy being a dedicated house dog. Most dog owners are lazy, ignorant, and cheap...and the dog suffers for it.

[@vergil8833]

@@Aceofwolves Difference is that a collie might bite and run away, maybe breaking skin and giving you a booboo. No collie has ever killed anyone. So when a bad owners collie escapes and attacks someone at worst someone gets an ouchie. But when a bad owners pitbull escapes the neighbors children guts are spread all over the yard, and the mothers scalp is torn off afterwards before the cops shoot the thing. Notice the difference? Why do you think FAR BETTER COUNTRIES like the Scandinavian ones banned pitbulls? Do you not think theres a reason?