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In all, it's a hard thing to lose a pet, of course. But I feel "pet" is too short of a word. It's a family member, done properly. Nothing pisses me off more than seeing a dog tied to a tree as a burglar alarm, thrown some food scraps to keep it alive. That's just not right.
Unit and I both are feeling the pain of separation a week later, still grieving I reckon. And I'll bet we do something about it eventually. We've got a whole lot of love in our house but there's one thing missing to me, that extra patter of four feet on the floor. And everything that goes with that.
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I spent thanksgiving with a golden retriever / lab looking mix , about 80 pounds of lap dog. She was ferocious alright. Big pussy. The little dog was the one you had to watch out for.
I have grown to like rat terriers and Jack Russel terriers, but they are a little high strung. I'm all for going to death row at the pound... when I get out of the city, that is where I'm going. The shetland pony sized volunteer mutt at location X I'm told is a Great Pyrenees. I thought it was a Newfoundland but I'm told they are all black. His shoulders are about where my belly is.
You don't want to pay for that one's puppy chow. He'll eat 12 cups of food in 2 minutes.Last edited by Beagle; December 1, 2012, 12:13 PM.
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Good point on the mutts. The only advantage to a specific breed is that they TEND to have certain characteristics - calm disposition, intelligence, etc. But each dog is an individual. King is a sweetie but not the sharpest knife in the drawer although poodles are known for having high intelligence. He is, however, pegged on the hug-ometer.
Dan
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Originally posted by dieselgeek View PostPeeWeek, go find a rescue dog or one at the pound! Mixed breeds have fewer issues to deal with IMO.
CDMBill on here has 2 of the best Rottweilers ever, and seriously the coolest chihuahua (sp?) ever, who just thinks he's a rottweiler.
It's too bad they don't make rotts in smaller sizes.
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PeeWee, go find a rescue dog or one at the pound! Mixed breeds have fewer issues to deal with IMO.
CDMBill on here has 2 of the best Rottweilers ever, and seriously the coolest chihuahua (sp?) ever, who just thinks he's a rottweiler.
It's too bad they don't make rotts in smaller sizes.Last edited by dieselgeek; December 1, 2012, 12:37 PM.
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Joe, you made my have to go hug my yellow Lab... she's 13
she's the one on the ropes under our terrorist Bloodhound
of course, we also have backup dog, Buddy
he's the one that supervises in the shop..... pretty much a dog's dog - a Rhodesian Ridgeback
this was just after we got him, as with all dogs in our house, he's rounded out a bit more
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First of all, remember the Wizard and the Tin Woodsman. The Wiz: "But remember my friend that hearts will never be practical until they can be made unbreakable." "Yes, said the woodsman (wisely), but I want one anyway". Later when Dorothy was leaving the woodsman was pretty broken up and said "Now I know I have a heart because it's breaking". Dogs give us love then help show us that we DO have a heart when they have to leave. I'll do it again.
As far as possible dogs. I like a beta dog as I WILL be the alpha. A couple of possibilities - a MINIATURE poodle (check temperment carefully as some are yippy) or a Bishon Freise, who are generally lovely little guys. Mini poodles are the mid-sized ones, NOT the little bitty ones. The breeders won't admit it but the tiny ones are inbred like crazy and they get pretty nutty for the most part. Neither poodles nor Bischons shed and both are as hyper-allergenic as a dog can get.
I've had 3 standard poodles and never paid for one. There are rescues for almost all breeds. Just don't fall in love with the dog's looks or the sad story and look for someone who fits in your life. It's kinder to you and to the dog.
DanLast edited by DanStokes; November 30, 2012, 08:52 PM.
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Oh yeah that's what's it all bout right there. That's it.
Thanks Joe. Yeah, that's it. That's the real deal.
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I have three goldens right now. wonderful, loving, loyal dogs...
this is me and Chief, he is...according to him...a lap dog.
This is little Harley, Chiefs son. He is a sweetheart but kind of a big wussy.
I dont have any pics of the other one, she is not my favorite dog. She is too submissive for me to truly enjoy, but she is a sweetheart.Last edited by JOES66FURY; November 30, 2012, 07:33 PM.
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Originally posted by peewee View PostLet's meet up one of these days. That's what BangShifters do.
Lunch at a burger joint somewhere in between seems to work well. That approach has a great history. But not this weekend. I've got some brakes to go get. I hope.
pdub
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Do y'all see how short my attention span is? I threadjacked my own thread. Jeez.
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Originally posted by Slick68 View PostI'm in Sevierville, but my MIL is in Knoxville.
Lunch at a burger joint somewhere in between seems to work well. That approach has a great history. But not this weekend. I've got some brakes to go get. I hope.
pdub
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