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Your favorite dog?
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Pups
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| Right now, we have a West Highland White Terrier (Westie). She's a real character! Very affectionate, but kind of stubborn. She's 3 now and finally knows how to mind her manners, more or less. My favorite dog was the last one we had. He was a Llasa Apso/Poodle mix. He was pretty much the smartest dog I've ever seen. One lesson was enough for most of his training and he could understand a huge amount of words. He was exceptionally eager to please, and we rarely had to leash him (except where required). We got him from the Humane Society, and when he died of congestive heart failure, we went looking for another small dog to rescue. No luck, most of the pound dogs are Rottweiler or Lab crosses. I finally broke down and bought the Westie, but still would have preferred to get a mix. She's still a nice dog, even if she won't even sit for us. At least she'll stop barking when told. (most of the time!!) | |
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I grew up with a pug. He was the best dog I ever had (and I've had several since). I'm not sure why, but I suspect it's because he was a big part of my childhood. Mild mannered, lovable, friendly, handsome - great pet for kids...although not exactly equipped to wander around in the mountains and romp in the snow. Did I mention that they snore louder than Grandpa?!? I've noticed that mixed breeds tend to be the brightest and least prone to genetic illnesses. |
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German Shepherds here
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| I have had my share of dogs too...cockers to pits to mutt after mutt, but my favorites are German Shepherds. They are so smart and eager to please (at least from my experience). I enjoy doing Schutzhund (protection dog training) with them and Malinois. I love the working breeds. | |
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favorite dog breed
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| When I get a dog someday, it will likely be a Boston Terrier because I like their size, looks & temperament (they don't bark). I like all black & white animals--pandas, zebras, tuxedo cats, rabbits, hogs, cows, etc. They all look good to me. | |
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| As kids we had Bostons. Sweet dogs, but they do come with respiratory problems. They're terriers as well, so they take a fair amount of time to get trained. They're a bit hard to housebreak, too. Don't kid yourself-they can bark with the best of them!! | ||
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We've got a designer mutt...
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| Well, I'd have to say generally the best dogs are the ones you rescue. Mutts tend to be more hearty physically and have better dispositions. Beware the expensive purebred young dog at the pound...I'm not saying don't do it, just make sure you have a lot of time and love to put into it if you do. Generally, that type of dog ends up in the pound for a *reason*, and hasn't been well trained or something and is therefore a four-legged headache waiting to chew your couch to shreds. That said, for the first time we own a dog we didn't get at the pound...and she's great. Labradoodles are excellent! She's cute, she doesn't shed (much), she is amazing with our kids and is really smart. We were thinking she'd be a bit smaller, though...she looks more like an Irish Wolf Hound than anything else! | |
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My favorite dog
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I want an Entlebucher Sennenhund. They are like beagles, except darker, they are ultra trainable, but there are very few breeders in this country. Otherwise known as a "Swiss Mountain Dog". |
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pups and info
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Mutts are great. I have one that is a little cooky at time but so sweet. I also put my vote in for an Old English Sheepdog. They are unbelievably sweet and sensitive dogs. Although they can be a handful if they aren't trained, they are very intelligent and sweet. The kitty should watch out though, because they can have the tendency to soak the kitty in kisses!! Some info... If you ever do get an animal from the pound, I would highly recommend adding "Animal Care" from Alaskan Essences. I have used this on my cat (who was pissy and holier than thou) and after a month or two, we started noticing how loving he had become. Now he has become so sweet. Every morning he is there to get his loves. Check it out at www.alaskanessences.com It is a great alternative for helping agression, separation anxiety, and healing animals that have endured abuse or neglect...just keep in mind it is a flower essence and will be a gradual change over time! Also, a great website for dog info: www.dogbreedinfo.com |
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My Samoyed's love their massage...
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I have Samoyeds. Currently, three girls, 13.5 years old, 8.5 years old, and 4.5 years old. Three years ago, I went to school in Ohio and learned canine massage and accupressure. It was the best thing I could have done for my dogs, and other dogs here. In fact, I've trained volunteers who work at animal shelters to use massage on the shelter animals. It is huge what a difference it makes to help the animals (dogs, cats and bunnies) deal with the stress of being in a shelter. I also do massage on show lambs and show steers. My recommendation, learn a little massage, and do it to your animals, regularly. I can teach a few things online via email. Just ask, and I am more than happy to share. Tina :) |
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Basset Hound
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| I could not find a more lovable guy than my Willie. He is not a watchdog , but a fantastic companion! | |
