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04/24/2013 12:11:29 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by jagar:
A Weimaraner and a Prozac prescription. |
For the owner, or the dog? |
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04/24/2013 12:11:37 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by Garry:
Originally posted by jagar:
A Weimaraner and a Prozac prescription. |
Ha. I have a terrier on Prozac right now. Keep trying to slip a pill in my wifes tea, but she keepsncatching me.
Gap is gorgeous, BTW. |
Thanks.
The Prozac is for Slippy not the dog :-) |
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04/24/2013 12:12:43 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by jagar:
A Weimaraner and a Prozac prescription. |
Ha ha ha. |
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04/24/2013 12:13:27 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
I live in Burlington (work in Toronto), which has lots of green space, but stoop n scoop is still the law. It drives me nuts when people are so inconsiderate that they don't do that. |
A certain ex-in-law had a neighbor that would not scoop his dogs poop from my ex-in-law's lawn. For reasons initially unknown to all, this poop was collected in old coffee cans. When the neighbor took his family on vacation one summer, my ex-in-law took this opportunity to dump the collected excrement down the inconsiderate bastard's chimney. |
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04/24/2013 12:35:00 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Spork99:
Great Dane - Despite their size, they're really mellow and laid back. |
:-) ... I think the largest we'd want to go is Lab-sized.
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I second the Great Dane. We wouldn't have anything else. Very easygoing dogs.
And once you get past about 75 pounds, size doesn't really matter. They're all big. |
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04/24/2013 12:40:37 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by skewsme:
Some dog slurs to keep in mind: hunting dogs (e.g. hounds) tend to have a strong prey drive, herding dogs (e.g. border collies) need work to do (so be sure to buy several sheep), terriers (e.g. Jack Russells) generally like to dig.
I'm a big fan of mini-schnauzer and poodle mixes - they're smart, low or non-shed, have long lives, and you can pick em up without herniating yourself. A small fluffy dog will give you the appearance of a man who is secure in his masculinity. Rescue mutts are the way to go. |
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04/24/2013 12:52:45 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by Ann:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Spork99:
Great Dane - Despite their size, they're really mellow and laid back. |
:-) ... I think the largest we'd want to go is Lab-sized.
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I second the Great Dane. We wouldn't have anything else. Very easygoing dogs.
And once you get past about 75 pounds, size doesn't really matter. They're all big. |
Zeus...World's Tallest Dog
Message edited by author 2013-04-24 12:53:29. |
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04/24/2013 12:57:26 PM · #33 |
Originally posted by Spork99:
Originally posted by Ann:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Spork99:
Great Dane - Despite their size, they're really mellow and laid back. |
:-) ... I think the largest we'd want to go is Lab-sized.
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I second the Great Dane. We wouldn't have anything else. Very easygoing dogs.
And once you get past about 75 pounds, size doesn't really matter. They're all big. |
Zeus...World's Tallest Dog |
I'd like the entire family to be able to fit on the couch. LOL.
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04/24/2013 12:57:36 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
A roommate of mine was considering getting a dog and his requirements were identical to yours. He did a ton of research and ended up deciding to get a Viszla. Look like Rhodesian Ridgebacks but smaller and no ridge on the spine. A hunting dog, my understanding more of a sighthound. A friend of mine swears by Borzois (aka Russian wolfhound) but they'd be too high-maintenance.
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I have a vizsla/pit mix. Loyal, smart, protective, friendly, yet they look/sound scary enough to keep out intruders. Really good at keeping the kids rounded up too. Though he is short haired, he does shed quite a bit.
eta: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizsla
Message edited by author 2013-04-24 13:02:54. |
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04/24/2013 12:59:46 PM · #35 |
A couple of things to keep in mind.
The more popular a breed is, the more it's breeding has drifted from it's purpose. In the 70s German Shepherds were so popular that the lines in the US bred back across their lines for the sloping back that won in show rings. the result was that often that dysplasia became a huge problem. Many police or search dogs are now imported from outside the U.S to avoid the "American Line". Irish Setters and Collies were similarly bred into ruin to get a particular look. If you can stay with a dog that was bred to do a thing (retrievers, terriers, hounds) they tend to have less back breeding, so less health issues.
Big dogs die too young. Irish Wolfhounds are my favorite dog on the planet, but they live 6 to 8 years. The 12-15 years of a hound's life is short enough.
Figure out what you want from the dog, and what breed you need should become obvious. To figure that out, read a few books. My favorite on how dogs think is Animals in Translation and for training How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend Once you have read those you can figure out where you want to go on the balance of tractability V trainability, sociability V protection. Every dog is unique, but every breed has evolved to fulfill a particular role, get the personality type you want rather than a look you like.
My choice was easy because I am allergic to dander. Poodle. And because I am insecure about my manliness, I got a big 75 lb guy and I keep his hair short to minimize the poofy factor. They can look pretty macho if you paint fake blood under their chin.
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04/24/2013 01:01:23 PM · #36 |
Personally, I think the perfect dog for Slippy would be a chihuahua.
Now there's a manly dog.
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04/24/2013 01:20:48 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Giant Schnauzer and Samoyed are both big enough to be "manly" and they are hypoallergenic; minimum smell and shed. I had a Giant Schnauzer myself, and that was just a HELL of a dog... |
Robert, Robert, Robert. Don't perpetuate the myth there is any hypoallergenic dog! The only hypoallergenic dog is a dead one. ;)
I do think schnauzers are great though. If you want a manly dog in a small package, I absolutely love my Cairn Terrier. Dude is eleven pounds but in his brain he is both 70 pounds and a wolf.
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04/24/2013 01:22:21 PM · #38 |
Maybe something more like this?
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04/24/2013 01:25:45 PM · #39 |
Disturbing. But very much like every owner-possessive chihuahua I've come across.
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04/24/2013 01:39:37 PM · #40 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Spork99:
Originally posted by Ann:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Spork99:
Great Dane - Despite their size, they're really mellow and laid back. |
:-) ... I think the largest we'd want to go is Lab-sized.
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I second the Great Dane. We wouldn't have anything else. Very easygoing dogs.
And once you get past about 75 pounds, size doesn't really matter. They're all big. |
Zeus...World's Tallest Dog |
I'd like the entire family to be able to fit on the couch. LOL. |
Get the family their own couch. |
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04/24/2013 01:39:55 PM · #41 |
I have had a few Dalmatian's in the past, wonderful dogs, great temperament and very loyal.
The only downside is they moult a lot.
Also Greyhound's make wonderful pets, lazy as anything, they do not need a lot of walking and are proper couch potatoes
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04/24/2013 02:04:46 PM · #42 |
Well Slippy, I suggest you get a mixed breed mongrell. They are usually healthier and live longer. That said, I have a Boxer that is extreamly smart and well behaved and a Shitzu that minds pretty well but barks at any animal on TV which is a bit anoying. She recognizes things on tv before the animal appears. The Boxers don't live long enough...about 10 years and have joint and skin problems but they are loving and protective. Dobermans are great too.
Good luck in finding the right one and don't overlook the shelter dogs. David |
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04/24/2013 02:57:12 PM · #43 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Giant Schnauzer and Samoyed are both big enough to be "manly" and they are hypoallergenic; minimum smell and shed. I had a Giant Schnauzer myself, and that was just a HELL of a dog... |
Robert, Robert, Robert. Don't perpetuate the myth there is any hypoallergenic dog! The only hypoallergenic dog is a dead one. ;) |
Sorry, sorry :-) I actually MEANT to say "relatively hypoallergenic", and as far as dogs go, they are :-) |
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04/24/2013 04:20:35 PM · #44 |
I second the poodle and aussie.
Standard poodle: They are smart and trainable. They don't shed and are great companions/family pets. They're very similar to Portuguese Water Dogs. In the right cut they look classy and cool.
Australian shepard: they are smart too, they do love to herd. Aussies are long haired and do shed, but you won't mind too much after you get to know them. |
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04/24/2013 04:35:14 PM · #45 |
Originally posted by BrennanOB:
A couple of things to keep in mind.
The more popular a breed is, the more it's breeding has drifted from it's purpose. In the 70s German Shepherds were so popular that the lines in the US bred back across their lines for the sloping back that won in show rings. the result was that often that dysplasia became a huge problem. Many police or search dogs are now imported from outside the U.S to avoid the "American Line". Irish Setters and Collies were similarly bred into ruin to get a particular look. If you can stay with a dog that was bred to do a thing (retrievers, terriers, hounds) they tend to have less back breeding, so less health issues.
Big dogs die too young. Irish Wolfhounds are my favorite dog on the planet, but they live 6 to 8 years. The 12-15 years of a hound's life is short enough.
Figure out what you want from the dog, and what breed you need should become obvious. To figure that out, read a few books. My favorite on how dogs think is Animals in Translation and for training How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend Once you have read those you can figure out where you want to go on the balance of tractability V trainability, sociability V protection. Every dog is unique, but every breed has evolved to fulfill a particular role, get the personality type you want rather than a look you like.
My choice was easy because I am allergic to dander. Poodle. And because I am insecure about my manliness, I got a big 75 lb guy and I keep his hair short to minimize the poofy factor. They can look pretty macho if you paint fake blood under their chin. |
My parents last 4 dogs were wiemermara, bitch wolfhound, dog wolfhound (13 stone 1.2m high), bitch wolfhound spanning my 31 years the wolfhounds are amazing calm friendly loyal dogs but you need lots of land and a big house, we've got a cocker spaniel whose loopy 1 hour walk a day and she's still bouncing will play fetch all day and sheds hair, great with kids, but loves mud and water, very clever and devious steals food and evades you like a quarter back,
My folks can't live with the heart break of the wolfies anymore so they are going labradoodle next
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04/24/2013 04:35:47 PM · #46 |
| Go for a rough collie. Mine is 13 years old and she is great with kids, extremely smart and very photogenic!! They are amazing when they play. You can put your hand in their mouth and as soon as they sense bare skin they will not bite down. This is from there training of the years to heard sheep. You and your family will love this bread. ( she can be very entertaining when she forgets the length of her nose!!! ) |
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04/24/2013 04:49:37 PM · #47 |
I suggest a Wheaten Terrier. They are friendly, good with kids. Not too big (i.e., when you take them for a walk what you have to pick up is not too big). They don't shed.
How can you resist a face like this:
p.s., they are great car ride companions:
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04/24/2013 05:22:46 PM · #48 |
Originally posted by Spork99:
Great Dane - Despite their size, they're really mellow and laid back. |
Great Dane sounds like a great idea 
My friend has one and her bed actually did explode once :)
Anyway I would recommend a Border Collie or a Border Collie mix. I had a pleasure to have the latter as a friend. He was super smart, caring, listened to my problems and used to hand me kleenex when I was sad. He didn't like cats too much, never killed one though. He never chewed on anything other than his toys.
I think the best thing he ever did was saving my roommate's life when she tried to OD on meds (now she thinks that was a good thing too). He found her unconscious on the floor and ran to my room right away. He did everything possible to get my attention and make me go to her room.
Oh, and he didn't like bad music. My sister never believed me that she should not sing with people/living creatures around. Once she started singing for him and he bit (actually just grabbed her nose). But other than that one time he never tried to hurt anyone.
eta. My sister does not sing (at least around me) anymore which is a relief.
Message edited by author 2013-04-24 17:36:38. |
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04/24/2013 06:19:24 PM · #49 |
You could always get another cat
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04/24/2013 06:23:13 PM · #50 |
For me, it would definitely be the
Bouvier de flandre
Wonderful dogs... great companions and guards, very protective, smart, and they do not shed.
I had the good fortune of owning quite a few of these and they never ate out of a can or a bag and lived on average 16 years, notwithstanding the fact that they normally live about 10 to 11 years.
One thing though... the can be a tad pricey.
Ray |
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