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skent
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Jagmandave
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Jim,
We also have two Mini Poopers, they do a version we call "All Star Poodle Wrestling" complete with chases, posturing, take downs, and pins - but the strange part for me is it's all done silently, not a bark, whine, yip or cry out of either of them the whole time they romp around the yard!
it's sure a lot of fun to watch tho!
We also have two Mini Poopers, they do a version we call "All Star Poodle Wrestling" complete with chases, posturing, take downs, and pins - but the strange part for me is it's all done silently, not a bark, whine, yip or cry out of either of them the whole time they romp around the yard!
it's sure a lot of fun to watch tho!
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NewToy
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It was a pleasure to see all the pictures of everyones dogs. If I had an iota of computer acumen I would also post pic's of my crew.
There is no better feeling for me than coming down the driveway and seeing their smiling faces and tails a waggin', they really make my day.
They recently put in a little doggie playground in our city park and they love it. I tell them to "load up" and they are in the van in short order. When we get on the park road they sure know where we're going. They can barely contain themselves. After an hour or so of hobnobbing with their friends and showing off they are ready for a nap. Then it's off to their next adventure.
Take care,
John
There is no better feeling for me than coming down the driveway and seeing their smiling faces and tails a waggin', they really make my day.
They recently put in a little doggie playground in our city park and they love it. I tell them to "load up" and they are in the van in short order. When we get on the park road they sure know where we're going. They can barely contain themselves. After an hour or so of hobnobbing with their friends and showing off they are ready for a nap. Then it's off to their next adventure.
Take care,
John
Shirleyshusband
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Here's a picture of my hunting buddy, Dunkin! He's a goose retrieving machine!!!
Maxfli
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Right Now it's 12. 5 Champion AKC Wire Fox Terriers, and 5 and 2 pups (different Litters). The only one I claim is the oldest male. This is my wife's hobby. Anyone out there got a room to rent?? Just Kidding, She has actually done a great job with the breeding part. She will never break even though. Thatcher and Tess, and one of the pups.
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Tig
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Cocker spaniel/poodle, born November 1990. Slowed down a bit the last year but still loves to go for a walk.
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Only one at the moment. Tucker a 14 year old Min-Pin. He thinks he is a bad a&* but when the Granddaughter show up he is a doll. We have had Shepards before and our son is a black & tan fan.
VABlue
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Shirley, that's nice looking pic of your golden! My golden (put down 3 years ago) was a pheasant hunting machine, but not much with geese. His first goose was a cripple he dragged back about 200 yards and dumped in a stream in front of me. Since then, he would just run up to a goose and show me where it was! I gave up on the geese when he was with me...
Shirleyshusband
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VABlue said:
Thanks. Heck, if the dog shows you where the downed bird is, that's 3/4 of the battle!
That's the biggest problem with dogs, they just aren't around enough
What dog type are you saying is "unpredictable and dangerous"? Having owned two Airedales and now having a Staffordshire Terrier - I can tell you - the Staffy is a dog that is about as easy going as it gets.
While they are often lumped into the "Pit Bull" category, they're far and away one of the best, and most predictable dogs to have around children. Petey on the Little Rascals, Tige the Buster Brown Shoe dog - all Staffordshires. In fact, in England they're known as the "nanny dog" because of their gentle nature and trustworthiness - you can't really categorize dogs by type. It mostly has to do with how they're raised and treated.
JohninCT
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Sigarms
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swines said:
Amen brother
themichelob
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We have two Weimaraners--one was a rescue dog. They're both spayed females and their personalities could not be more opposite. However, they seem to compliment each other, and they both have behavior traits that we love in them. Great companions and hunting dogs!!
Regards, Mike
Regards, Mike
Bird
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You're right most of the time, and for a few years, and then one day, the dog "snaps" and kills or maims a kid, or attacks even an adult, and invariably the dog's owner just cannot understand why, but just knows it wasn't the dog's fault.
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NewToy
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During my 48 yrs on this earth I can remember several breeds of dogs that were labeled as dangerous. I remember German Shepherds, Dobies and of course the deadly Rottweiler. Now the Pit is taking the heat off the deadly dogs of yesteryear. Nature or nurture? My neighbors dog was down here yesterday romping with my motley crew, having a ball. He is one of those deranged killer pits, but he sure is a nice dog. I'm sure if he bites my face off my opinion will change but for now I attribute it to irrational hysteria. Just my .02.Bird said:
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John
alchemysa
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swines said:
Its VERY easy to find stats on the breeds that are OVER-represented in dog bite statistics. (I dont think Staffys are among them. They're nice dogs from my experience).
All dogs are potentially dangerous but if you combine a 'statistically safe dog' with 'good treatment' then you'll have the best chance of having a great pet that won't take your kid's face off in a split second of anger.
More about dog attack studies
MJA: Thompson et al., The public health impact of dog attacks in a major Australian city
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