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Dachshund's any one?

EleanorRigby09 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:32:38 GMT

Hey All,

Well we are once again in the deciding corner. I don't know what I am going to do with that woman...never put two dog enthusiasts together and have them pick a breed. lol. (They'll never decide)

I'm wondering what it is like to own a Dachshund? Are they cuddle bugs? Are they barkers? Do they have clear nails or all of them black? What are the risks? I mean with their backs? Are they stubborn with Obedience training? I know they are stubborn with potty training. Thats about all I remember from looking them up previously.

We're looking at Smooth Mini's. (well she is...I'm the one who is leary she wants one so bad...and I am one not to say no...to her any way. But I want to know what I'm getting into if this is the breed we go with.)

Are they good dogs for obedience and Rally? Go to ground? I want a dog I can do something with besided show in Confirmation and this breed to me doesn't seem to applicable to much. But I don't know much about them so I am asking to learn more. I just know that EVERYONE has them and loves them and once you have one...well I hear they are like potato chips. Last year here at Stephens college there were about six of them. But I had very little interaction with them.

Please help!

Eleanor Rigby

good condo dog for me?

xrockerchickxo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:00 GMT

[font=Comic Sans MS]ok so i live in a condo and want a dog. i have a cat to, and have a hamster. There is a park nearby for offleash dogs, and i basically want a medium size dog that will be ok in a smaller space, ideally only needs around 30 min of exercise. If there are any special "designer breeds tht will fit this criteria, say those to. dank u! [/font]

Belgian Tervuren

EleanorRigby09 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:26:09 GMT

Hello!

I'm wondering if any one here has a Belgian Tervuren? My partner and I have decided that this is a breed that would be suitable for us. (Living with three female Jack and Parson Russells, I think we can handle ANYTHING)

We originally made the descion because of a combination. We sort of did it with making lists of things we want in a dog. I first of all want a herding dog...growing up with three male shelties will do that. She wants a german shepard. But I also want a long haired dog. She wants a shorter coated dog (and a female). At one point I didn't think we would ever agree. But then looking through our LARGE stack of dog books. I came to the conclusion of the Belgian Tervuren and pointed it out. It seems perfect. Elegance and brains wrapped in one.

It just dawned on me you may want to know what the dog choice is for. My partner and I hope to show in confirmation...we would be doing it now but our dogs although they truly are beauty's are not AKC. (we're working on ILP) We also hope to breed and raise a few litters. I want to compete in things like Rally, obedience, Agility, someday Schutzend, possibly herding trials, and possibly once my Parson is ILP go to ground.

I'm here to see what kind of information I can find out about living with this specific breed. There is only so much one can get from books. The best answer I can give myself is to find some one with some and interact but I don't know anyone here (where I live) with Belgians. So I am taking my search to the internet and to see what I can learn from other owners!

Thanks,

Eleanor Rigby

Trying to find the right breed

macypimm — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:03:46 GMT

I know somebody who is trying to find the right breed for them. They would like a medium-sized dog that doesn't shed very much but is able to go with them for jogs every morning. They would prefer one that doesn't bark too much. Getting along with children is a MUST for them. Do you have any ideas?

Siberian Huskies

wolf~dog — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:23:58 GMT

What are Siberian huskies like? I think that they are sooo beautiful! They remind me of wolves, and I love wolves! I would like to have one eventually, although I'm not getting a new dog anytime soon. I just wanted to know what ya'll think about huskies.

Need some help finding the perfect friend!

Wolverin20 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:12:21 GMT

Hello!

I came across the forum while doing some of my extensive breed research. I have read through much of the forum, and everyone here seems so willing to help us newbies find the perfect breed. PLEASE forgive the length of my post, but I wanted to get all the info out there. Here’s a little info on my situation.

Housing
I currently live in an 800 square foot apartment (1 BR) in Washington, DC. Summers in DC are HOT HOT HOT, while the winters are bitterly cold. I also live with my girlfriend, who’s family has a pug back at home. Our building allows dogs up to 100 pounds, although I think that would be a bit large for our apartment. We live on the first floor, so stairs aren’t a worry for a dog with shorter legs. We don’t have kids, neither of us has or wants a cat, and neither of us is allergic to dogs.

Dog Experience
Although I am only 24, I have spent my whole life around dogs. My family has had everything from Labs and Samoyeds to Akitas and Huskies, and we currently have a lab mix and a Scottish terrier back in Colorado. I have spent months as a professional dog walker (as an in-between job), and am comfortable working with all of the breeds and sizes I have encountered. While I have helped train all of my family’s dogs, this will be the first dog that I’ll train entirely on my own. I am currently reading “The Power of Positive Dog Training” by Pat Miller just to develop one cohesive overall strategy.

Exercise
My girlfriend runs often, but not always. Generally it’s about 3 miles, and happens about 3 times a week. She’s hoping that having a running partner will bump that up to 4 or 5 times a week. We are both active people, who enjoy hiking and skiing, but find ourselves relaxing on the couch many nights during the week. We’d want a dog who is happy just hanging out, but can pick up and run 3 miles or play fetch in the park (if it’s a breed that can be off leash in a city)

Availability
She leaves for work around 5:30am and returns around 3:00pm. I generally work nights (4 – 12pm) but sometimes work mornings (8am-4). One of us is generally at home, but I have an ex co-worker lined up to walk the dog on the days where we’d both be away for extended periods.

Preferences
A dog between 30 and 80 pounds would be perfect. I prefer larger dogs, she prefers small/medium.
Mild shedding is ok, massive shedding is not (unless it’s when a new coat is coming in and only lasts for about a week or so).
Willing to brush twice a week, and bathe 3 or 4 times a year.
The dog would be crated in the living room once comfortable with his “den”
No preference between male or female.

We’ll most likely be getting one from a shelter, so the more breed options that you can suggest for us the better, as we don’t know what’s out there. A breeder is another possibility, but it’s more of a back-up. We’re just looking for the perfect dog!!!

Thanks for any and all help!

Any mutt-lovers?

Texaspup — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:40:53 GMT

No offence to all pure bred peoples out there, but I seriously preferr mutts! Purebred dogs can get into the hands of shameless breeders, inbred, overbred, etc. Of course there are tons of good reasons but if there were no purereds there would be probably no careless breeders. The Cocker Spaniel and the lab are becoming biters, they are becoming overbred, to many bred carelessly which makes more tempermental dogs.

Also I hate breeding for conformation in general! Basset hounds- used to be tall and skinny, but now they are short and and hardly bear weight on those stumpy legs. Is slightly better smelling worth being 12 inches tall? The weiner dogs... Can't spell their names so I'll call them that.- they can be injured easily. Why does their spine have to be stretched out? They would survive being NORMAL! Bulldogs- Their noses are too short, and often they live through life trying desperatly to breathe. Also their heads are too big so they need c-section to give birth most times. German Shepherds- They are BRED so that their hips are big and wide. This makes them cooler, I guess, and also makes them good candiates for hip dysplasia. Dalmations- 30 or 40 % are born deaf. Chihuahuas_ bred to be tiiny so that they can fit in a purse or something and dressed up. Not only are their size totally unfit for their temperments, and their size makes people spoil them until they are aggressive, but many chihuahuas are very fragile. One was killed when it's owner stroked it's head, and one hit it's head against a tissue box... And died. WHAT THE HECK!?!? These dogs shouldn't have to be so fragile, maybe the big 10 pound ones are okay but why do peoplebreed them until they are 3 pounds and about as powerful as china. It's not fair to the dogs. Great danes, Saint bernards, mastiffs, wolfhounds, etc.- Do these dogs really need to be this big? They barely have a chance to live before their legs and hearts give out from supporting so much weight.

There are plenty of others, many of whom are bred to look cute or fit in puses or have a certain swagger (gait whatever) but I have named the ones that bug me the most. Is there anyone else out there against breeding?

Please do not hate me for stating my opinion. This is what I believe, and I know there are responsible breeders out there but even still toe problems exist. A dog should be what a "Dog" is, 45-60 lbs, no giant head, no shortmuzzles, no too-wide hips, no pretty spots (unless they occur naturally) dogs shouldn't be 2 pounds, and a dog shouldn't be 200 pounds either. A dog should be natural. Humans aren't bred to be perfect and beautiful, neither should dogs. (or cats or horses...) But if you want you could yell and scream to your hearts content, it would make my life more interesting....

Ps, NO I am not a PETA fan.

Chinapoos

animalover01 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:01:08 GMT

I am thinking about getting a Chinapoo which is a poodle mixed with a chinese crested powderpuff. I have tried to find pictures of a grown one but becasue they are not too popular I have not been able to find any. Does any one have any pictues of full grown ones? And does anyone own a Chinapoo?

New Dog Owner

doggy33 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:28:05 GMT

I'm a new dog owner, and I'm trying to figure out which breed is best. I want a smaller dog that is quiet and doesn't shed constantly. I was thinking about the Pug and French Bulldog, but I've heard that they're both on the expensive side. I'm just curious if what I've heard is true, and which dog breed would be better in my circumstance.

Thanks!!

"Reindeer" Chihuahua

LittleManChoo — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:05:12 GMT

I was told my dog Choo was a reindeer but then heard there really is no such thing. I thought maybe he was mixed and I wasn't told, not that it matters to me, I love him. I have seen others that look like him also so just wondering what anyone knows out there? And if you know of breeders of this kind of dog. Thanks so much!

75 restricted or Banned Breeds in the US

outcast13 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:37:31 GMT

Hello all.
So I was just surfing the web and came across A list of Breeds that are either banned or have restrictions on them. There are 75 of them. It just goes to show you, this is why you need to care about BSL even if you don't have an "agressive Breed"

1. AIREDALE TERRIER
2. AKBASH
3. AKITA
4. ALAPAHA BLUE BLOOD BULLDOG
5. ALASKAN MALAMUTE
6. ALSATIAN SHEPHERD
7. AMERICAN BULLDOG
8. AMERICAN HUSKY
9. AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER
10. AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER
11. AMERICAN WOLFDOG
12. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD
13. ARIKARA DOG
14. AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG
15. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
16. BELGIAN MALINOIS
17. BELGIAN SHEEPDOG
18. BELGIAN TURVUREN
19. BLUE HEELER
20. BOERBUL
21. BORZOI
22. BOSTON TERRIER
23. BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
24. BOXER
25. BULLDOG
26. BULL TERRIER
27. BULL MASTIFF
28. CANE CORSO
29. CATAHOULA LEOPARD DOG
30. CAUCASIAN SHEPHERD
31. CHINESE SHAR PEI
32. CHOW-CHOW
33. COLORADO DOG
34. DOBERMAN PINSCHER
35. DOGO DE ARGENTINO
36. DOGUE DE BORDEAUX
37. ENGLISH MASTIFFS
38. ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
39. ESKIMO DOG
40. ESTRELA MOUNTAIN DOG
41. FILA BRASILIERO
42. FOX TERRIER
43. FRENCH BULLDOG
44. GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
45. GOLDEN RETRIEVER
46. GREENLAND HUSKY
47. GREAT DANE
48. GREAT PYRANEES
49. ITALIAN MASTIFF
50. KANGAL DOG
51. KEESHOND
52. KOMONDOR
53. KOTEZEBUE HUSKY
54. KUVAZ
55. LABRADOR RETRIEVER
56. LEONBERGER
57. MASTIFF
58. NEOPOLITAN MASTIFF
59. NEWFOUNDLAND
60. OTTERHOUND
61. PRESA DE CANARIO
62. PRESA DE MALLORQUIN
63. PUG
64. ROTTWEILER
65. SAARLOOS WOLFHOND
66. SAINT BERNARD
67. SAMOYED
68. SCOTTISH DEERHOUND
69. SIBERIAN HUSKY
70. SPANISH MASTIFF
71. STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER
72. TIMBER SHEPHERD
73. TOSA INU
74. TUNDRA SHEPHERD
75. WOLF SPITZ

Cimarron uruguayo

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Does anyone know your dog's parent's name?

ft_doglovertee — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 20:53:41 GMT

So, does anyone know your dog's parent's name? Sasha's mom is Mellaville Babe, and her dad is B.J. Dusty Bannidit. We think that her dad might have been a "red" husky cause' she has tints of "red" in her fur. Anybody have any feedback?

Favorite Dog

DogLuvver37 — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:26:18 GMT

Please Vote For Your Favorite!!!!!!!

Where does your dog sleep?

doglover7 — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:46:00 GMT

Hey guys, where does your dog sleep? Mine sleeps in my bed with me, what about you?

Good Family dog

PandaBear — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:51:27 GMT

Hello,

I am new to DC and wanted to hear your opinions. So our family Me,my husband and our two twin daughters(15 years old) are looking for family dog. Someone is at the house at all times because my husband works nights and I work days. Everyone in our family has read at least one dog training book. We have the finances to support the dog. And I grew up with a dogs. So these are the "requirements":

*Must not weigh over 20 pounds

*Easy to train

*Little to no sheading

*I can provide 1 hour of excersize

We have been looking at bichon frise,havanese,miniature schnauzer. What are your opinions?Any suggestions?

What are your favorite names for a dog?

puppychic120 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:27:48 GMT

What are your personal favorite names for a dog?I like the names Dare,Trust,Dagger,scallywag, and many more!

What kind of dog do you like best?

Texaspup — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:38:33 GMT

Thank you!

Am I fit for a Rottweiler?

tulve <3 — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:14:18 GMT

[sup]So I've wanted a Rottie for about 2 years now.
I've done research, I've spent time around them at shows, and I still want one.
My mom says no big dogs, so I'm going to get one after I move away from home (about 3 years or so).
I'm going to wait until I have a stable job, my own home with a fence, and a savings account just for "Jakobi". I plan to give her an hour long walk before I go to work, and another one hour long walk after I get home from work. I plan to come home and play with her on my lunch break every day, and I'm going to install a doggie-door for the backyard, so if she needs to potty while I'm gone, she can.
I'm going to spend all my free time with her, because she'll be my only pet, and I'm not having children.

I do plan on getting her fixed, and I'm going to get her pet insurance.
I'm going to take all my vacation time off work when I first get her, so I can socialize her during her critical period, and after she grows up, I'm going to take her to the dog park and the pet store every weekend. And I'm planning on putting aside at least 30 minutes per day just for training.

What I really want to know from you guys, is honestly, do you think I'm fit for a Rottie?
And if not, what breed(s) would you suggest then?[/sup]

Brussel Griffion?

swiggle96 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:41:45 GMT

Hi everyone.Alot of you probaly saw I had a post showing the puppy I was getting but the breeder wasbt giving me a health guarentee so I was getting worried.I decided to look at rescues I found this little brussel griffion and I was wondering if anyone has onfo on this breed.Thanks

What is your favorite dog breed and name?

Shadow108407 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:13:55 GMT

What is your favorite dog breed and name? I like all dogs but I would prefer a English type labrador retriever or a border collie. I like the name mud puddles and of course shadow! Don't be shy share your favorite breed and name with me!

What Breed should I get?

DogLuvver37 — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:54:23 GMT

I'm getting a new dog and I don't know what type I should get. i live in the suburbs so and my mom says that I should get a small one. I'm thinking that a boston terrier, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel would be nice especially since my mom loves cavaliers but I want more choices. What do you suggest?

Trying to find the right dog for our family

okstate1 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:35:27 GMT

We have been looking/researching dogs for over a month trying to find the right one for us. So I figured I would ask for some advice from experienced dog owners.

First, my wife and I have two daughters (9 & 4). Both of them are timid around dogs - more so with large dogs than smaller dogs, but this may be b/c they have never been around dogs. For this reason we are looking for a dog that will be no bigger than 30 lbs, since large dogs scare them due to their sheer size.

Finally, I had dogs when I was a kid/teenager, but haven't had one in a while and my wife has always had cats. So I would say we are inexperienced when dealing with dogs. For this reason we would like our first dog to be very mellow, excellent with children, and easy to train.

We have a very large fenced in backyard and a two story home with plenty of space. We want the dog to live inside with us, but it will be taken out for walks and to play in the backyard.

So the million dollar question - what type of dog(s) would you recommend for our family or do we fall into the incompatible category?

Dogs you want, but will probably never own.

huskies r perfect — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:28:58 GMT

Just a topic for you to post the dog breeds you would like to own, but probably never will.

For me, would probably be the Doberman Pinscher,
Australian Shepherd, (Preferably blue merle.),
American Pit Bull Terrier,
Boxer,
Golden Retriever,
Pembroke Welsh Corgi,
Shiba Inu.

For the breeds you own now or figure you will own someday.

Siberian Husky, (Own a pure and a mix, hope to own many more.)
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever,
German Shepherd,
maybe Irish Setter. (My mom's favorite breed and might be the next dog we get, I don't know.)

There are more breeds I would like to own, but I just put the top ones.

Love Pitties?

pitbullsrock28 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:10:16 GMT

Hi Pittie Lvrs!

I want to start a group to help people understand APBTs better, called either APBT Advocates or Pit Bull 101. Let me know if you think it is a good idea!

Christina

Need assistance to identify this breed

triniblackchinee — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:17:25 GMT

Please i need expert assistance. Got this dog last august a puppy. now she fully ground and have pups 6 healthy, could you identify her breed. She was a stray so we kept her.

Looking for a family dog

Cassidy — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:56:19 GMT

Well I got a pit/lab puppy and even with obediance and everything, he turned out aggressive, but me in the face, and has bitten several other people. We are working on re-homing him and we are planning on getting another dog right after. Heres the problems...Shelter or Breeder? What breed? We know we want a medium sized dog, and that doesnt need a lot of excersise. I go for a 2-mile walk everyday so I need a dog that would be content with that much, and can keep up. We were looking into an Irish Setter, but I dont know about the size. Plus we have two smaller dachshunds, one is very old and probably wont even live another 6months to a year. This dog will be my dog though, so I will consider me only having one dog. If the puppy, or dog, takes well to training, potty training, and is well behaved, it will most likely stay inside most of the time. Ohh, and the breed has to be easy to train. Im not very patient when it comes to dogs :/

Anyway, I would love suggestions about shelter or breeder, and suggestions on the breed that would fit my lifestyle. Btw, there is a 1 1/2 yr old baby in the house. Thanks

What's Your Favorite Breed of Dog?

DulcedeLeche — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:10:19 GMT

Personally I prefer cats to dogs. But my favorite breeds of dog are Siberian Huskey and Long-haired Chihuaua. But I think that I have to vote for Chihuaua on this one. Sorry Huskey lovers!

Great Danes anyone?

Mutt_Lover<3 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:49:45 GMT

hey everyone

im new to this forum and i was just curious if anyone loves Great Danes as much as me, and if anyone on here has one?

pics if ya got any

Breed poll!

AshleyC — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:39:08 GMT

Not all the Breeds, that is for sure. If your favorite breed isn't listed. Post it as a reply.

What breed of dog do you have?

ft_admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:26:47 GMT

I don't have a purebred right now, my dog is a Chocolate Lab/English Springer Spaniel mix. In the past I did, a miniature poodle named Pepper and a Rottie named Boz (Bozwell).

Sally

What is your dog's age?

puppychic120 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:25:40 GMT

How old is your dog?Mine is three and a half and still VERY VERY entergetic LOL.

What kind of breed do you have?

Shadow108407 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:32:06 GMT

Shadow is an english yellow labrador retriever with a great personality! what kind of do you have? stop by and visit me shadow at page 108407 on dog channel

What type of food do you prefer to feed your dog?

Annabanana — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:40:00 GMT

I ALWAYS feed my dog Royal Canin! LOVE it!!

Best Dog Breed List

WJP11 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:14:20 GMT

Please have a look at this fantastic dog breed website with more than 50 different dogs to choose from.

bestdogbreeds.org

Thank you for watching.

Boxers

Zolairty — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:30:17 GMT

I love boxers, though I've never owned one, and I wanted to know if they make good pets. Thanks!

how old do puppies have to be for obedeance class?

biscuit rules — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:41:38 GMT

I have had him for a week and I really want to take him to a dog obedeance class but I am afraid he will be too young

Famous Pitties!

pitbullsrock28 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:32:57 GMT

Look at some of these famous Pit Bulls! Paste without spaces:

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No Snow Sledding

Malamuterox — Sun, 10 May 2009 20:39:59 GMT

I kinda need help.If any of you know anything about dogsledding,I could use some advise!I live in the South West so I hardly see snow around here.I have heard some talk of Mushers putting wheels on the bottom of there sleds when there is no snow.Is there a real sport were the dog sled has wheels?Do you know anywhere I can find some more setails about this?

New Guinea Singing Dogs

pitbullsrock28 — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:02:40 GMT

I have been interested in getting a New Guinea Singing Dog for a LONG time!!! Do you guys know anyone who owns one or do you know of a breeder that I can contact? I would love to get one for breeding as I would love to begin participating in the work of New Guinea Singing Dogs. Thanks!