What kind of dog do you own?
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I had to put down my shelter rescued (the one dog I took home from the shelter while I worked there) black lab/border collie mix about a year and a half ago. He was somewhere between 14 and 18 years old (I always leaned towards the 18, I think he was about 8 years old when I got him). He was the smartest dog I ever saw, and I saw a lot of dogs over the 5 years I worked at the shelter.
I just got past it enough to be ready for another. I would like to get a big dog, but don't have the space right now (2nd floor apartment). If it looks like I am going to move in the next 6 months I will look for a Mastiff mix, a Beauvier De Flanders mix, or a good old fashioned mutt. I still have some contacts at the shelter, I will probably just go to them and tell them to find me a smart, even tempered dog over 75 lbs. If it looks like I will be in the apartment for a considerable amount of time, I will probably go with a Jack Russell mix.
For anyone that doesn't know what a Beauvier is (I get that question lots), they are French police dogs, and about the only good thing to come out of France. Tough as nails, as loyal as any Pitt Bull, smart, bad ass mo-fos. If anyone is in the market for a pure breed of something (please consider adopting first), I would highly recomend Beauv's.
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13 yr old Yellow Lab named Charlotte. She's definitely daddy's girl. Best friend I've ever had.
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No dogs... never will. Smell like shit, poop everywhere, cost a fortune, annoying as fvck when they jump on you and lick you, there are hardly any redeeming qualities IMO.
No dogs... never will. Smell like shit, poop everywhere, cost a fortune, annoying as fvck when they jump on you and lick you, there are hardly any redeeming qualities IMO.
Actually, if you train them they rule. I have two dogs and one of them is 6 months old. They don't jump, bark, or lick unless told to. Yes, they lick on command and that command is "kisses". Gay yes, annoying? not at all. Plus, my wife makes them smell like coconut so they don't smell either. Again, gay? Yes. Annoying? Nope
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No dogs... never will. Smell like shit, poop everywhere, cost a fortune, annoying as fvck when they jump on you and lick you, there are hardly any redeeming qualities IMO.
Actually, if you train them they rule. I have two dogs and one of them is 6 months old. They don't jump, bark, or lick unless told to. Yes, they lick on command and that command is "kisses". Gay yes, annoying? not at all. Plus, my wife makes them smell like coconut so they don't smell either. Again, gay? Yes. Annoying? Nope
Actually, if you train them they rule. I have two dogs and one of them is 6 months old. They don't jump, bark, or lick unless told to. Yes, they lick on command and that command is "kisses". Gay yes, annoying? not at all. Plus, my wife makes them smell like coconut so they don't smell either. Again, gay? Yes. Annoying? Nope
You are 100% correct. The dogs that are annoying and smell bad are the dogs that people don't train or take the time to keep clean. My dog seldomly barks, always smells clean, and pretty much does whatever he is told. He can lay on the floor in the living room and not beg while we are eating. In fact, I can leave the room with my dinner, regardless of what it is, sitting on the end table or couch or even the floor and he will not touch it. He is part of the family and better behaved than most children...and adults for that matter...that I know.
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Here's mine....
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I have a long hair 10 month old Dashhound named Diesel, and a 4 month old Shepperd lab mix named Baley. Diesel tries to hump everything and digs massive holes in my yard and Baley chews the shit out of everything. We love them to death and wouldn't have it any other way. GOOD THREAD!
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i have a 3 year old Golden Labrador named Sophie
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I have a Puggle and a Boxer named Rylie and Roxy
I have a Puggle and a Boxer named Rylie and Roxy
My wife wants a puggle. What he like?
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Pitbull / German Shepherd mix. He's a very lovable dog who is also out of his damn mind at the same time.
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Our German Shorthair died of old age 2 years ago. We might pick up another or a Boxer next year.
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Our German Shorthair died of old age 2 years ago. We might pick up another or a Boxer next year.
Our German Shorthair died of old age 2 years ago. We might pick up another or a Boxer next year.
I don't know if the owners never trained them or what, but every single boxer I've ever been around has been the absolute DUMBEST dog I've witnessed.
I mean.. walk into walls dumb.
Is it because they're so inbred?
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Five wolves....2 are 100%......3 are hybrids. They eat a lot and aren't what you would want as a pet. I was involved in rescuing, but no longer do it. I'm getting too old to give them the attention they need, and my neighbors live in fear.
I'm guessing my dog wouldn't get along with yours. As it original purpose was to hunt down and kill wolves.
have your neighbors give me a call.
j/k- they sound challenging.
I'm guessing my dog wouldn't get along with yours. As it original purpose was to hunt down and kill wolves.
have your neighbors give me a call.
j/k- they sound challenging.
what you got, a Kangal? I'm thinking they're more of a protective dog than a hunter though. They'll fight wolves to the death.
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Our German Shorthair died of old age 2 years ago. We might pick up another or a Boxer next year.
I don't know if the owners never trained them or what, but every single boxer I've ever been around has been the absolute DUMBEST dog I've witnessed.
I mean.. walk into walls dumb.
Is it because they're so inbred?
AdaM said:
I don't know if the owners never trained them or what, but every single boxer I've ever been around has been the absolute DUMBEST dog I've witnessed.I mean.. walk into walls dumb.
Is it because they're so inbred?
I'm not sure where they rank on dumbness. I've heard they're great with people as well as being socialble. Here's a list which agrees with some I've seen before, although I was surprised about the beagle being on there: http://doggies.com/blog/2008/06/20/dumbest-dogs/
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100 lb black lab, Bud. He really cramps the hell out of the Duckblind, but is the best dog I've ever owned. Great demeanor, & great around my kids. Can ruin your day if he needs to though.
The dirt on his nose was from chasing a black racer snake into his hole. He got it.
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I have a nine year old Pug-mix. He is not a Puggle, but looks like one. He is very neurotic. Wakes me in the middle of the night to piss on my garden and chase rabbits feeding on the clover.
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Great Dane, Black Lab mix GREAT dog, Long Haired Weiner Dog good dog 12 years old getting up there
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