The DOG thread

[gregpark]

Great video! I did read they are velcro dogs who attach to one person. It wouldn't have worked for me a few years ago but I have time for a dog like this now. I also read how scary smart they are, easily trained but outwitting their owners regularly. Sounds like fun to me

[Baz]

Originally Posted by gregpark

-snip-It wouldn't have worked for me a few years ago but I have time for a dog like this now. -snip-

I feel ya, man.

I'm waiting too for when the time is right to be owned again. I miss it so much....

I'm excited for you, though!

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by gregpark

Great video! I did read they are velcro dogs who attach to one person.

In my limited experience, one Heeler and a part Heeler, very true.

Both velcro'ed my wife, but Dottie, the part Heeler allows my tender mercies and we have a great relationship.

She is the most prescient, smart dog I have ever shared my life with. It is a pleasure.

From an hour ago. Cold windy day and here she is:

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

-snip-and here she is:

Thanks for the pics, Paul. She's beautiful!

She's also got the "Cattle Dog squat" down!

They are just so smart......

[Baz]

[Baz]

LOL....hilarious.......

https://www.facebook.com/reel/7071414752951877

[gregpark]

Baz, I ended up getting one of the females of the litter. The breeder said she knew I was going to change my mind, how? "because of the way you were looking at her" she's right, this is the heartbreaker Sophie. Now for months of work!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by gregpark

Baz, I ended up getting one of the females of the litter. The breeder said she knew I was going to change my mind, how? "because of the way you were looking at her" she's right, this is the heartbreaker Sophie. Now for months of work!

Awwwww.......that's awesome!

I didn't want to say anything earlier but I prefer females myself. You made an excellent decision, Greg!

Winkipop the day she picked me to be her human.....

[Seahawk]

Dottie and the neighbors Heeler. They played for 1/2 hour like they had jets on their paws. Makes me smile.

[Seahawk]

[mocha07]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

Dottie and the neighbors Heeler. They played for 1/2 hour like they had jets on their paws. Makes me smile.

Well done,happy pups!

[Baz]

[CurtEgerer]

We got the DNA results back on Pete, our newly adopted family member. Almost purebred Great Pyrenees. And check that expected weight range .... I was hoping for about 60lbs max

Took him to the beach and he went straight for the water. And basically wouldn't get out! He loves the water.

[Baz]

Thanks for the update on Pete, Curt! Please give the boy a belly rub or three from Bazza......

[Steve Carlton]

I glanced at the characteristics of the Great Pyrenees and it's mostly really good. Barking due to being protective seems the worst trait, and socialization is important. I bet he'll be an incredible dog for you. He's gorgeous.

[Skytrooper]

GP’s are awesome dogs…big and gentle, unless you are a coyote or other predator. They make wonderful pets.

He is a very handsome boy !

[CurtEgerer]

^^^ Yeah, I'm trying to educate myself on the breed and found it interesting that they are very nurturing of small or injured animals - he is unusually gentle playing with our 12YO mini Schnauzer who is a quarter his size. I also noticed he is getting protective of him. It was also surprising to read that they eat very little for their size, which also seems to be true with Pete.

The DNA results only go back 3 generations (unless you want to pay more). It's all GP all the way through the Great Grandparents at least. That makes his story even more of a mystery. I'm assuming he would not be an inexpensive dog, so how did he find himself abandoned in the wild???

[oldE]

Friday and Saturday nights were rough. Flow, our Border Collie had got into something which upset her system. Usually she sleeps through the night, but she had me up every two hours to clear from one end or the other. She was eating and drinking so we weren't too worried but the lack of sleep took a toll on all of us.
She just chased a pheasant off the front yard. Happy dog!
Relieved people.



Best
Les

[Seahawk]

Dotties and her Heeler buddy, taken yesterday:

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My wife self published a children's book about our dog Max.