Comfort dogs
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I understand. I had a horse like that some years ago. Gorgeous black off the track thoroughbred. I called him "Mr. Bo-Bo Man". The horse had no sense of self preservation. If it wasn't eating something to cause him colic, it was severe lacerations, broken splint bones, and ripping 1/3 of his hoof off. I picked up some great vet tech skills because of him. I got him through it all though, crazy horse.
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...and one more pic, can't forget my sweet 'goober dog', Smitty. Got him from a rescue years ago, no one wanted a GSD with tipped over ears. He was a handful at first but turned out to be a wonderful easy going street smart kind of dog.
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They do get themselves into trouble. I have not had a tree since we got Lyzzy.
We did not crate train but we childproofed the kitchen when we got her and put a gate on each "escape Route" until she was old enough to safely have the run of the house if we were not home.
Worst thing was the allergies which were bad when she was younger. I think she got a few acorns and she came up in huge scary hives and needed shots at the vets so we always kept children's benadryl at the ready. She seems to have outgrown them now although we limit anything containing beef.
LaQuinta do not charge for pets and I don't think they have weight limitations. Marriot Residence Inn allows pets but I think they may have restrictions and they charge a ridiculous non refundable fee. Westgate Lake Resorts unfortunately have a 60# limit.
Just saw Smitty, adorable with his hat. Its such a shame that some can't get a home easily. I just read something about a dog that was finally adopted after always being overlooked and got his forever home when he was 7.
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My hubby showed me something about Princess we hadn't noticed up til today. Her right ear has a bit of an inward curve near the tip. The other ear is perfectly straight. Her dog brother Jackson, who is a Sheltie, had one ear that curls over at the tip and the other one is straight. Been like that since he was a puppy and we could have fixed it, but we decided to leave it alone. Think he looks adorable that way.
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Thought you all would get a chuckle out of this picture:
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Adorable!!0 -
awwwwwwwwwwww
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the worlds best nurse
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Best kind, non fattening!!!!! And puppy breath to boot!!!!!!
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Any suggestions - of a doggie that would be good with my grandchildren and be a mellow furbaby?
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Labs and Goldens are GREAT with kids. But might be too big for you? Shetland Sheepdogs are a nice size, a bit barky though
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Do you have a good rescue group near you? Let them know what your needs are and they should be able to match you with the right dog. A Beagle could be a good size too, but they can also be barky. I love Labs too, and am partial to Pit Bulls, as you know! Both of mine have been really great with kids.0 -
How about a Havanese? See my previous post for pictures. Sweet, smart, non-shedding, small but sturdy. They do need haircuts so $$ for professional grooming. I do my own but I understand most people don't want to.
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Aparenty this hit national news today. This is where I live. Tonight I saw on yahoo the rug has been put up for auction, with proceeds going to Canine Estates a local rescue groupYAY!!!!
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This is the neatest rescue group. It's located in a subdivision of multi thousand $$$$$ homes. The house is devoted to the dogs. Volunteers come in to care for them. They have all the comforts of home. And if they never get adopted, they can stay there forever. All medical is taken care of too
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Oh my goodness those little chocolates are beyond cute and Shelley I love your Boston. Mine just gave me a look and stretched on the bed because I disturbed her.
"In DOG we trust" love it!!
Pugs are small and are supposed to have a very nice nature although I don't have any experience with them.
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I have a Sheltie and he can be a bit barky but I have heard they are good with kids. When my little sister was small we had a cocker spaniel and he was really good and mellow.
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Thanks for all your help - at our local rescue - most say not good with kids. I saw one mini aussie but I think it is too small for my DH. I think he wants a lab - I told him that what ever we get will have to fit through our medium size doggy door.
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Mini Aussies are the same as a standard, high drive, need a job. Extremely smart!!!!!!
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Yeah I figured that - Pup had a bum leg but they said it doesn't slow her down a bit.
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GMAFoley,
How old are the grandchildren?
MiniAussies are nice. Some of them are 'busy' dogs some are mellower. It depends on the breeder and the individual dog. (Btw are the minis recognized by the AKC yet?).
There are back yard breeders and puppy mills who aren't paying much attention to genetics or breed standards that should be avoided no matter which breed.
I'll second a beagle though! Truly low maintenance, short coat, generally sweet temperament and tolerant of children. The downsides, being a hound that was bred to hunt they get on a scent and will wander off and become lost. So a safely fenced yard is best to let them out to play and potty. Also they can be vocal, but my clients who have them either don't mind or it's not that bad. Nice smallish to medium dog that is still robust and there arebeagle rescue groups if you wish to adopt!
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love the "box of chocolates". Lol! :-)
Speaking of labs, love them but they seem to run the gamut of energy and size.
Some are mellow and some are go-go-go all the time.
I helped a friend showing her labs at a specialty some years ago and the difference between the conformation labs and field labs in looks and temperament was striking.
(Same with German Shepherds, show vs working lines)
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My Dear Hubby and I have only had rescue animals - so alot of times its the baggage they carry with them.. We are planning for the Lord to drop another one to fit our situation. But grandkids are 5,7, and 13. Tigger was not child friendly, but we knew this and took measures to give Tigger her space. As she got older, she actually made friends with them, which was nice to see before she passed. I know a bit more about human and dog behavior now, hoping we can make things work with a new furbaby.
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Oh wow. How wonderful that you worked with Tiggers needs and then witnessthe positive outcome of it.
Was Tigger the mini Aussie?
Rescuing is a great thing. All the animals I've had from birds to dogs to horses have been rescue except for 2.
The right dog will come along, they always do. :-)
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Tigger was a chinese crested and whippet mix - She was found in a dumpster and we got her from a rescue agency. She didn't have too much hair. We found she had a few triggers: putting your hand in front of her to sniff was a major no no - we think she must have be backhanded by a man with a beard and broom. As long as people let her come to them and they left their hands by their sides or in their pockets, there was never a problem. She loved to talk if you talked directly to her. She would bark back to whatever you said and her rat. tail would be wagging a mile a minute. I sure miss her, but I need to get another furbaby. No furbaby will ever replace her but if I could let another have a good long life... that is what it is all about.
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Putting my dog nerd hat on.... :-D
Most purebred dogs up for adoption or for sale online (outside of a good working or show kennel) aren't bred to any real standard, other then can they be sold to make an easy $$.
AKC registration only means the ancestors of the dogs were registered. The AKC does not review whether the dogs being bred are within the breed standard for conformation or temperament.
If the breed is popular a lot of people jump on the bandwagon and start breeding and you end up with a lot of dogs within the breed that have different sizes, temperament and conformation.
Those are the purebred dogs that often are found in the shelters (along with the many mix bred dogs too) I guess what I'm trying to get at is it's really hard to say one breed will have certain qualities because most (not all, but most) of the dogs families end up adopting or buying have not come from good, dedicated breeders.
O.k. Dog nerd hat off!
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thank you for giving her a loving home!
I actually get to keep some Chinese Crestedsfrom time to time and found the few I have handled to be sweet, happy active dogs. They look like little ponies prancing around.
Have fun looking for your next companion! It's so exciting and something to look forward to.
I was in line for another German Shepherd puppy when I was diagnosed. Now I'm watching this great litter mature into impressive beautiful dogs. I hope to get a shot at having another puppy in my life. Probably won't take on another puppy after that.
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Mini Aussies are NOT recognized by Auslralian Shepherd Club, I don't think AKC either. They have formed their own breed club to try to get AKC recognition.
I agree with what you said about AKC breeders and their lines and ethics
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thanks for the info Spookiesmom.
I'm into the German Shepherds and SV (German registry, breed standard), don't follow the AKC closely.
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