Comments on: Am I Shallow for Only Liking Pretty Dogs?

By: Greyhounds CAN Sit

Greyhounds CAN Sit — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:30:34 +0000

When I first saw Frankie’s photo on an auction site I felt so sorry for him because he was so skinny with dead eyes and had absolutely nothing going for him. I kept going back to his ad and after a few days I emailed the rescue site because I thought he was so unappealing that nobody would want him. To say he didn’t look anything like those photos I saw when I picked him up is a bit of an understatement 🙂 Lucky me. My ugly dog had turned into a handsome prince after a few weeks of care in a foster home. But it’s whats behind the handsome persona that counts. I’d love him just as much if he had looked as bad as his photos. One reason I enquired about him though was that he did very vaguely remind me of a previous dog in looks. So I guess I was a bit influenced by that.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 02:05:49 +0000

Cleo is GORGEOUS! I love her pics on FB. I just want to snuggle her! Over the years, I’ve realized that I have a type: I love big ears, fuzz, and blocky faces… not necessarily on the same dog, of course! But I agree that there are no ugly dogs. Just different dogs!

By: The Stately Hound

The Stately Hound — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:52:36 +0000

Ooooh, tough one! We’ll go with the safe route and say all dogs are pretty…. in their own unique way!

By: weliveinaflat

weliveinaflat — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 08:45:17 +0000

I guess every dog is a pretty dog… I sometimes think humans are less discriminatory towards dogs than towards people, simply because we can discern imperfections better in humans. For example, people would think a human with a cleft lip ugly or at least pitiful, my dog’s lip is slightly cleft, but not very obvious and people still think she is adorable I think.

By: Human Rescues Dog

Human Rescues Dog — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 07:08:10 +0000

I think all dogs are beautiful but of course have a soft spot for some of them – I don’t mind long or short fur . My favourites are golden retrievers (of course), labradors (any colour), and greyhounds. But today I walked past this Bernese Mountain Dog puppy and I have to say it was one of the most beautiful dogs I’d EVER seen. I stopped to pat it and fell in love. This poor woman was eating her lunch and she couldn’t take a bite of her sandwich because crowds of people were coming over to pat her dog, he was that beautiful.

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 05:13:21 +0000

I grew up with Border Collies and one special Australian Shepherd, but I consider them farm dogs. I love them, but they’re not the best for living in town. But Greyhounds will always have a special place in my heart. I can’t imagine not having one or two of them around to share life with. Honestly, though, I haven’t met many dogs that I didn’t think were cute or pretty in some way!

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 02:32:12 +0000

I agree. I have a “type” I prefer-prick ears, long muzzles and legs, and I don’t feel that makes me shallow.

By: RumpyDog!

RumpyDog! — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 23:32:18 +0000

I don’t like dogs that steal my cookies. Does that make me shallow?

By: Caren Gittleman

Caren Gittleman — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 23:23:29 +0000

Lucky for you that Shetland Sheepdogs weren’t on the list of dog that you don’t like.
I might be biased, but I think I have one of the “prettiest” dogs on the planet, even if he IS a BOY.
I really don’t think there are “ugly” dogs. They are all special in their own way.
We each have individual preferences that are subjective for what we deem to be attractive.
I suppose it can be compared to why we think some people are attractive and some others aren’t. I have always been drawn to “non-traditional” men. Pretty boys were always a turn off to me.
I think that beauty ultimately comes from within. A most unattractive animal or person can become the most beautiful in the world when they cast an aura of love and warmth.

By: Vicki Cook

Vicki Cook — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 22:02:43 +0000

I love Zora, but she wasn’t what I would call pretty when I first got her. She had two ear infections and horrible allergies that caused her to chew/lick off all the fur on her legs, belly and tail. Now that she is healthy, I’ve had people stop me and comment on how pretty she is. Is it wrong to feel good about that?