This week the AKC released it’s registration data from 2008 and announced the most popular dogs in the US. You can find the results here.
This got me to thinking about what my favorite breeds of cats and dogs are that I pet sit for. Here are my favorites:
Dog : Dachunds and Beagles – I like the hounds as they are so good natured and because I know that I can’t really have one of my own as they don’t get on well with cats. I’m sure if I found the right one or trained them right I wouldn’t have a problem.
Cat: This one is harder as I have plenty of lovable moggies that I can’t classify into any breed. I do love the British shorthairs though – their round faces and big eyes. I’d love to get one of these one day. Maybe when my little Burmese female calms down in her old age! She hates any other cats – we looked after a friends cat in our house for 2 days a couple of years ago and she took her rage out on our other older male Burmese and wouldn’t sit with him for months – they usually snuggle all the time!
What are you favorite breeds to pet sit? Tell us in a comment and tell us why!
Hi Danielle,
I LOVE golden retrievers…yes, because I have a fantastic 9 year old named Cody.
Be well, Meg
Hi Meg! – Love them too. I sit for a big guy called Tucker and he has such a personality
I have a hard time picking just one breed of dog, but I do have one little client I adore named Ernie. He’s a schnauzer-mix and at 14 years old he’s an absolute love and he loves to play!
I pretty much like all cats, mine especially! He’s got “tude!
I really enjoy goldens and labs. Lots of energy, fun to run with, and they enjoy a good adventure.
As for cats it’s more about the personality. I really enjoy those that are curious. They’re the ones you have great stories about when you’re done pet sitting and those stories can keep you entertained for years.
My fave is Border Colly,jerman shepird,…because i have one and she is adorable…try one.I love retrivers to…my other fave is a 40 pounded black lab.