﻿<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Dog Channel / Dogs and Puppies / Selecting a Breed </title><generator>InstantForum.NET v4.1.2</generator><description>Dog Channel</description><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/</link><webMaster>forum@bowtieinc.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:35:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>"Thinking" of getting grandfather a dog.</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic45838-13-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;P style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#1111ff&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Hey everyone,&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;    &lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT color=#1111ff&gt;My mom and my aunts/uncles have been thinking of getting my "grandfather" an &lt;U&gt;already&lt;/U&gt; "trained" dog. He is a farmer and he is use to having dogs and his last dog died about 20 years ago and he never missed a dog because there was either "cats, horses, birds" on the farm that he would go talk to. My grandmother on the other hand is really set against him having a dog while he really wants one. It would make great company for him which will make him long. We are thinking about just getting a well trained dog that will listen and don't shed. Here is a list of things we want in the dog.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;UL&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#111111&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;- Won't shed&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#111111&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;- Likes the snow and cold weather along with hot weather&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#111111&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;- Great at hunting and chasing geese out of the yard&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#111111&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;- Gentle for an 86 year old man and his 77 year old wife&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#111111&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;- Something that won't cause a lot of issues &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#111111&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;- Purebred, because it will be easier to know their traits they will display&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#111111&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;- Won't need a lot of exercise&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#111111&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;- Something that isn't too small but yet isn't to big&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt;&lt;P style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT color=#1111ff&gt;That is just a short list of what we are looking for in a dog. What breed would you recommend?&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT color=#1111ff&gt;Second question is how much you estimate the cost of an already trained dog would cost?&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #4b6e9d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT color=#1111ff&gt;Thanks for your input.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:47:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>dogsRme</dc:creator></item><item><title>How many dogs do u have?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic9782-13-1.aspx</link><description>wat is the breed? &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Wink.gif" border="0" title="Wink"&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:20:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angel8</dc:creator></item><item><title>Breed Selection Help</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic43925-13-1.aspx</link><description>Hello,&lt;br&gt;I have been endlessly researching dog breeds, cause I wanna make SURE that if I get a dog, that I get the right kind of dog for me. Also, I am looking for a dog breed that has certain specific qualities &amp; abilities. I don't seem to be having much luck on my own, so maybe one of you nice people can help. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;&lt;u&gt;HERE IS A LIST OF QUALITIES I NEED IN A DOG&lt;/u&gt;:&lt;br&gt;*Has to be willing to protect &amp; defend family and other small pets from harm.&lt;br&gt;*MUST be cat friendly &amp; accepting of cats varying personality quirks.&lt;br&gt;*Must be intelligent &amp; willing to do different jobs given to it.&lt;br&gt;*Being good with small children is not important, but being good with the elderly is.&lt;br&gt;*Should be reasonably independent, and not too needy.&lt;br&gt;*Should be more serious &amp; less "puppy-like" when it reaches adulthood.&lt;br&gt;*Needs to be fairly easy to train, &amp; must take orders well.&lt;br&gt;*Should be willing to help care for animals &amp; family members with light "special" needs  &amp; handicaps. (kind of like an assistant)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Sad.gif" border="0" title="Sad"&gt;&lt;u&gt;THIS IS THE LIST OF UNWANTED QUALITIES&lt;/u&gt;:&lt;br&gt;*Too much energy, excessive playfulness, or clingyness.&lt;br&gt;*Destructive tendencies; since the dog will be with me most of the time, loneliness shouldn't be an issue.&lt;br&gt;*Being overly-friendly with strangers.&lt;br&gt;*Barking or howling much, I prefer bodyguards more than alarm systems, although   "yodeling" like huskies do, is perfectly fine.&lt;br&gt;*Droolers, slobberers, or excessive lickers.&lt;br&gt;*Too high maintenance&lt;br&gt;*Bad manners &amp; rudeness &amp; obnoxiousness &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thank You all for any help you may be able to provide.&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:33:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>ShadowWeaver44</dc:creator></item><item><title>Ferret/s and dog-shy boyfriend - which breed is right for us?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic44942-13-1.aspx</link><description>My boyfriend and I have been together for almost a year.  We are already anticipating which pets we will have when we get our own place.  We both love cats and ferrets; his problem is with dogs.  He was attacked by a half-wolf when he was young, and never really got over it.  As a result, most dogs are guilty until proven innocent with him; though if he does meet a family dog that is not too boisterous, he grows to like it.  All the same, he prefers smaller dogs, as they present less danger.  I love most breeds.  My only problem with small dogs is that many of them are yappy, territorial, and just downright annoying.  &lt;br&gt;So those are the first two requirements: relatively small, and calmer than most toy breeds.  This makes things difficult enough.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The other day, we passed two Italian Greyhound puppies in a pet store.  We thought they were the cutest things ever, and I proceeded to read up on them.  The size seems appropriate enough, but the profile here doesn't really say if they are prone to barking or hyperness.  If they're anything like standard Greyhounds, I'm sure they can be quite energetic.  What I need to know is if they are calm when there are no provocations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The ferret issue complicates things quite a bit.  This is another reason we need a small dog: even a good-natured large dog might accidentally kill a ferret.  We also need a dog that does not have the instinct to prey on such small animals.  I worry that Italian Greyhounds might indeed have this instinct, but I don't know.  I know standard greyhounds will chase fuzzies if they have been trained to race, but I don't know if they will otherwise.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We will probably also have a cat.  &lt;br&gt;So basically, we need a small, relatively calm dog that can get along well with cats and ferrets, or at least learn to avoid the former.  I do not want to have to hide my pets away from each other.&lt;br&gt;I once had a chihuahua and a cat that got along quite nicely; they'd play tag and hide-and-seek, and my cat even took to grooming the dog.  I'd like to see my ferret bond just as well with my other pets.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I should say this, though: I love most animals tremendously, but small animals have a bit of an edge on me.  I never imagined not having a dog, but I might sooner give up having one than I would give up a ferret.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:00:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>krazykikikat</dc:creator></item><item><title>Apartment and Home Alone</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic45556-13-1.aspx</link><description>I will be starting my full-time job in a year, after I graduate. I have been looking into getting a pup, as I'll be living by myself in the city for the first time and I need a companion! I have a soft spot in my heart for boxers, but I've heard yes and no with them for apartment living. My biggest problem is that since I am living alone and working a job where I potentially could work 80-100 work weeks during the busy season, I won't always be home at the most ideal times. I am all for exercise outside though, so when I am home, I could take the dog for quality outdoor time.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Any suggestions? Could I even get a dog under these conditions?</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:16:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>chicago</dc:creator></item><item><title>Old English Sheepdogs?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic44785-13-1.aspx</link><description>I am going to be getting another dog about next June. I have researched a lot of different breeds and I think I have found one that is right for me. I will be living in an appartment when I get the dog for two years while I am finishing college. I want a large dog, with good temperment and is good with other animals as I also have a cat and two horses. So I am thinking about an old english sheepdog. The dog will get excersized daily even if I have to wake up an hour earlier to take him/her for a run and I am thinking about training him/her to be a therepy dog to hospitals or hospices on the weekends so that the dog will have a job that I can do along with him. Coat maintinance isnt a problem for me as I love to brush animals. I was just wondering if the old english sheepdog sounds like a good breed for me? If you are worried about the space the appartment is temperary while I am away at college then I will be moving back home to my parents small farm.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:49:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farm Girl</dc:creator></item><item><title>Looking for the right breed - English cocker spaniels?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic38810-13-1.aspx</link><description>Hey everyone!  I'm new to the forum...  So, next year I'm going to finally be in a position where I'll be home most of the time, and will be able to raise a puppy.  (I've always had dogs until a few years ago.  For the last few years my living situation just hasn't been right to raise a dog in.)  So I'm pretty excited!  I'm looking for a small/medium breed that fits my lifestyle.  I live in an apartment with a cat.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This is what I'm looking for:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;-An affectionate dog&lt;br&gt;-breeds known to get along with other pets, as I have a cat and would someday like to get a second dog as a companion.  &lt;br&gt;-I want a dog with a good energy level, since I enjoy going for walks.  Probably not a dog known for really high energy levels, though - more a moderate energy level.  &lt;br&gt;-I am willing to spend time on grooming.&lt;br&gt;-A friendly, outgoing kind of breed.  I'd like the dog to be good with kids since I have young nephews.&lt;br&gt;-It's really temperament I'm mostly concerned with.  I'm not looking for a guard dog.  I have a high stress job working with people who have aggression issues and behavioral challenges, and I like my home to be a refuge from that.  So I'm looking for a good companion dog more than anything else.  Obviously aggression in dogs depends a lot on how the dog is raised, but some breeds are known to be more protective than others - so I guess what I'm saying is I'm not looking for a protective or timid breed.&lt;br&gt;-I live in an apartment so noise might be an issue with the neighbors - I grew up with a Beagle, and loved her to death, but excessive barking ruled Beagles out of my search.  Barking doesn't bother me though...  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In my search I fell in love with English Cocker Spaniels.  I've been researching the breed and they seem to fit my criteria, but I'm no expert, so I was wondering what people here know about the breed.  Do you think they fit what I'm looking for?  Are they really hard to find in the US?  Any suggestions for other breeds?  I know the breed isn't everything - I know it depends a lot on the individual dog and how the dog is raised, but I'm at the start of my search and I'm just looking for some guidelines to help me.  I did come across a one line mention of a rage disorder that's rare, but can occur in red and black colored ECS puppies... I don't know what that's about.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thanks for any suggestions you have or info on English Cocker Spaniels!  (Please no info on American Cocker Spaniels, though, as I'm only looking at the English Cocker Spaniel.)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:01:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>CanisMajor</dc:creator></item><item><title>whats my match?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic43592-13-1.aspx</link><description>what breed do you think i should have? ask me for details.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:28:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>showdogzrule</dc:creator></item><item><title>WANTED: MEDIUM DOG W/ SHORT HAIR, GOOD W/ CATS</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic28265-13-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;FONT face=Arial color=#bb11bb size=3&gt;My boyfriend and I are searching for an adult, medium-sized, short-haired dog with pointed ears that is light or medium in color. He/She MUST be good with cats, potty-trained, hopefully caught up on shots, and if at all possible...fixed. He/She needs to be an affectionate, low or medium energy dog that will be protective and calm when we're in class or I am home alone.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;U&gt;We are open to any suggestions regarding breeds.&lt;/U&gt; &lt;FONT face=Verdana color=#111111 size=2&gt;We like Carolina Dog, Canaan Dog, Norwegian Elkhound, Siberian Husky, Beauceron, Corgi (Cardigan and Pembroke), and Basenji.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;U&gt;We can adopt in late July or early August.&lt;/U&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;We are both 23 year old college students who have been lifelong pet owners. The dog we adopt will enjoy daily walks on campus and in the nearby local parks. He/She will be loved unconditionally and have a forever home with us.&lt;/FONT&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:32:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>JessicaAshley</dc:creator></item><item><title>Maremma Sheepdog...Pet?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic41316-13-1.aspx</link><description>I really would like a maremma. I live in a rural city. We have a huge yard and I would really enjoy one. It would live either in the house or outdoors with adequate stuff. I would take it on walks and I would like it to be a pet breeders or owners with general knowledge/ if you breed them in nebraska missouri or colorado message me.</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:09:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>lea2012</dc:creator></item><item><title>What kind of dog is a panda?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic39725-13-1.aspx</link><description>I'm just curious, what kind of dog is a panda?  I've seen it mention in the classifieds.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:05:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mattrac</dc:creator></item><item><title>A  good match for me?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic41073-13-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;i'm 15 years old, and i should be moving into a 3 bedroom apartment pretty soon and i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions and what kind of breed would be best suited for someone like me.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;- attends school full time/ but wants a part time job&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;- lives in the downtown area of major city&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;- is mildly active but is willing to step it up for a dog!&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;- is generally a shy person but WILL step up to the plate&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;- has a go-with-the-flow type of attitude&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;- is quite partial to larger breeds but can settle for smaller&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;- usually spends saturdays and sundays on the couch but is willing to get up and out when the opprotunity arrives&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;any sugesstions? i'm new to the dog world.. sort of.&lt;/FONT&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:24:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>PiTxx</dc:creator></item><item><title>Good apartment dog?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic11019-13-1.aspx</link><description>My husband and I are looking to get a dog in the near future. Our only setback is that we live in an apartment, so size and temperment is a bit of an issue. Also, we don't have a yard so the dog would have to be content spending most of it's time inside, or out with either of us to get some exercise. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I know of a few of the smaller breeds (Chihuahua, Yorkie, etc.), but I was wondering if there were any other good small to medium sized breeds we should be looking at as well. I should also mention that we'd prefer a short haired breed as well.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:11:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kerste</dc:creator></item><item><title>Recommendations please for a Jet Set dog breed</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic40657-13-1.aspx</link><description>My job is about to be a whole lot more busier.  I will be literally traveling full-time for my company.  In fact, I will be letting my apartment lease expire and not get a new one or a house but live in hotels for the foreseeable future.  I am looking for a dog breed that would be a good one to accompany me in my travels.  Let me tell my lifestyle set-up so you know what the dog will be part of.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I am the head marketer for an entertainment company with clubs all across America.  Presently, clubs are in Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, and Las Vegas and there will likely soon be clubs in Tampa, New York City, Philadelphia, Houston, and Los Angeles.  My company flies me by corporate jet so my dog will not be crated but hang out with me in the passenger cabin.  My company also provides me limousine service and so the dog will get around town this way.  We will be staying at the Four Seasons hotel chain.  I have three executive assistants (all women, if that matters ... and I'm a guy, if that matters too) that accompany me and keep me on task.  My three EAs get their own hotel rooms at Four Seasons.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The dog will never be left alone.  He will accompany me to all my business meetings and visits to the clubs.  If there is ever a time when the dog cannot accompany me (say a business meeting where someone there is allergic to dogs), one of my EAs will take care of the dog at this time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I work three weeks and then have one week off.  My company flies me by corporate jet to wherever in the world I want to take my week off, puts me up in that location's Four Seasons, and provides me limo service then as well.  If I can, my dog will accompany me on all my vacations.  If I travel to a foreign country that would quarantine the dog or not allow in the dog, one of my EAs that is staying in the US will take the dog with her for that week off.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;At the beginning of each three-week work cycle, I will take the dog into a vet and groomer to get the dog all set for the coming three weeks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I need a very social dog that gets along with everyone, including strangers, other animals, and other dogs.  A dog that likes strangers petting it, as I know many will want to.  A dog that is not a barker or can be trained not to bark.  A dog that will chill while attending a business meeting with me.  A dog that would like to go out for long night-time walks with me in the cities that I visit.  A dog that is not a one-man dog but one that will love to socialize with my three EAs.  The EAs will be allowed to take the dog out with them when they run, play Frisbee at the park, watch TV in their hotel room, go for a walk, and so forth.  All three of my EAs want to and thus will be the ones that will groom the dog.  However, the dog will always sleep with me in my hotel room, unless I have human female companionship that night whereupon the dog will sleep with one of my EAs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I have no intention or time to show or breed the dog and thus plan to spay/neuter the dog.  Personally, I am more concerned about temperament than looks.  I don't really care if it is show-dog quality, but expense is not really an issue with me.  I am also open to it being a dog from a dog breed rescue program.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I am currently waiting to hear from Four Seasons if an exception can be made so I can have a dog over 15 pounds in my hotel room.  To hopefully help convince them to give me such a waiver, I told them that the dog will have an AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate -- thus the dog breed needs to be one that can actually get it.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Given all the above, tentatively, if Four Seasons gives me a waiver, the two dog breeds currently at the top of my list are Golden Retriever and Rough Collie.  I would like a dog of about that size.  I also like everything that I've read about Golden Retrievers so far and have never met a GR that I didn't instantly like.  As for Rough Collies, I like them too (though they don't get as good write-ups as GRs) and that was the breed of "Scamp", my childhood dog.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If Four Seasons doesn't give me a waiver, the current dog at the top of the list of small-dog possibles is Bichon Frise, though I'd have it get a puppy style haircut since I really don't like the white puff look that it has in the show ring.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Regardless of what Four Seasons decides, I am thinking of getting a female dog.  I read they're less aggressive and more affectionate.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I would greatly appreciate input from people here on what they think of those three dog breeds for my lifestyle and if they'd recommend a different dog breed for me.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thanks in advance!</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:17:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Fire Tiger</dc:creator></item><item><title>The ideal breed for children with ADD.</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic40911-13-1.aspx</link><description>I have a soon to be 8 year old daughter who has ADD and I have a 2 year old son.  My question is which breed would ideal for my family.  I think a calm breed would be best.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:02:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mattrac</dc:creator></item><item><title>Retired Racing Greyhounds</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic40924-13-1.aspx</link><description>Hi-&lt;P&gt;I'd like to know more about retired racing greyhounds and if they would be compatible with my family. I've done lots of research but you can only learn so much from books and the internet! &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;A bit about us, we've owned a dog before, a little shetland sheepdog.  We got him when he was a puppy and had him until his death 3 years ago when he was 11 years old.  His passing was very hard for all of us.  We feel like we are now ready to open our hearts to another dog.  We live in the country on 7 acres of unfenced land.  We also have 2 cats(kept in the upstairs level of our house), birds and reptiles(all kept in cages).  We also have a child under the age of 3 and may be adding more to our family someday.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;We became interested in retired racing greyhounds after meeting some at our state fair and a local petsmart.  They were so calm and well behaved!  Since then, I've read as many books about greyhounds that I could get my hands onto. It just seems so unfair to me that such beautiful, amazing dogs are being killed just because they can't run.  I don't know if our family is better suited to donate to a greyhound adoption program or actually adopt one of these wonderful dogs, but I'd love to hear other's opinions about this matter.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thank you for reading all of that!  I'm new here and I look forward to meeting you hearing about your dogs! &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt; </description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:19:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator></item><item><title>Which breed</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic40663-13-1.aspx</link><description>Hi, I'm looking for a puppy.  I would like a small dog (less than 25 lbs), long coat, but most importantly, I really want a dog with the one-person dog attitude.  I know chihuahuas are like that.  Any other breeds that tend to be totally devoted and highly obedient?  I also hope to avoid an overly active dog.  Thanks</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:19:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Count's Mom</dc:creator></item><item><title>Help Me!</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic35409-13-1.aspx</link><description>I wanted two dogs at my neighborhood kennel. One was a Cavalier K.C. Spaniel, and the other was a JRT (Jack Russell Terrier). I researched the two breeds. The Cavalier K.C. Spaniel is a loyal dog to it's owner, and the JRT is a fun, and active dog, and I like intelligence and active lifestyles! I NEED help! thanks.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:49:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>ChrisElston</dc:creator></item><item><title>Golden's</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic39706-13-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;img onload = "resizeThis(this)" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Uploads/Images/c21493b0-13a5-41c1-8f8f-732d.jpg"&gt;ok this a great breed and i can tell u about them so ask any thing that you want to know be for u get this gentle dog.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:45:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>baxter_34</dc:creator></item><item><title>Are Chihuahuas suitable for me?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic39700-13-1.aspx</link><description>I have researched on Chihuahuas, I've read every book in the library and Internet and own two Chihuahua books including Chihuahuas for Dummies.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;My favorite activities: Reading, writing, watching TV. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How often I'm home: Starting in summer I will only be working part-time and going to school on the Net, as in distance ed, so quite a bit. I will be doing distance ed for college.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kids: None and not married. I have a niece who's eleven who visits sometimes. I live with Mom who loves Chihuahuas and toy dogs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Exercise: I'm not really big on it, I don't mind a brisk walk, but I'm not big on hiking or anything like that.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why I like Chihuahua: A lot of breed in a tiny package! Spunky and bold with sass, but very loyal and devoted. I like that they're lapdogs, but have plenty of pep. I like a lapdog, and one who loves to cuddle.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Living Situation: I live in a small trailer with a small, fenced in yard. I have a landlady, so I know I must ask her permission first. Trust me, I won't get a dog before then. But I'm just asking those who know a lot about the breed what they think.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:00:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chihuahua_Sweetheart</dc:creator></item><item><title>Are white Chihwuaswuas less common ?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic40001-13-1.aspx</link><description>It seems they are mainly blonde or bicolor of blonde or else there black and tan or black and tan on white patched. Only once in a while can I find a white chihwuawua on the internet to look at. Does this mean they cost more ? Could it also mean they are more subject to breed faults ? I know white German Sheperds often have health issues compared to regular ones.... &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I favor the white but wondering if that is a good idea ?</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:21:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Sasha</dc:creator></item><item><title>Corgis are they suitable for young children?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic35907-13-1.aspx</link><description>I do like corgis especially the cardigan.  My children are 7 years old and 23 months old. My question is are they good with young children and if so which one?</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:07:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mattrac</dc:creator></item><item><title>are u looking for the right dog?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic39772-13-1.aspx</link><description>*miniature notts* they are geart for herding and love people and the best type of dog i have so if you have Q's plz ask i will A's them. its a great breed.&lt;img onload = "resizeThis(this)" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Uploads/Images/e93d11c5-903b-4b19-a338-e74a.JPG"&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:31:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>baxter_34</dc:creator></item><item><title>Advice needed for new dog owner!</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic19920-13-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;FONT face="Comic Sans MS"&gt;Hi guys,&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Comic Sans MS"&gt;I am a new wanna be dog owner who has been trying to get as much information as I can before I adopt a dog, now does anyone have any suggestions? I have a soft spot for corgis, but how do they get along with cats?  Any advice on any breed of dog that can get along with cats would be most helpful. I would be able to go for walks with the dog and (of course!) the dog would be inside the house. I also love huskys but I heard they do not get along with cats. Darn!!!&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Any advice or helpful tips would be most appriciated!!&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/BigGrin.gif" border="0" title="BigGrin"&gt; &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Hehe.gif" border="0" title="Hehe"&gt; </description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:56:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Celtic Corgis</dc:creator></item><item><title>DOG BREEDS</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic25929-13-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Tongue.gif" border="0" title="Tongue"&gt; I LOVE DOGS &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Tongue.gif" border="0" title="Tongue"&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:30:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DogLover21</dc:creator></item><item><title>collie's</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic37712-13-1.aspx</link><description>Hi! I love collie's. I like rough collie's better. I used to have a blue merel (sp?) rough collie, but sadly she passed away in September. &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Sad.gif" border="0" title="Sad"&gt; Who else here likes/ownes collie's? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;-collielvr07</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:22:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>collielvr07</dc:creator></item><item><title>Can anyone tell me what kind of breed this puppy is ?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic32513-13-1.aspx</link><description>We have just given this puppy a new home. &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/BigGrin.gif" border="0" title="BigGrin"&gt;&lt;P&gt;Can anyone tell me what kind of breed this puppy is ?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;img onload = "resizeThis(this)" class=photoImg style="WIDTH: 244px; HEIGHT: 164px" height=228 alt="" src="http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photo/photo11/64/35/545e7c4dc3be.jpg?tw=305&amp;amp;th=228&amp;amp;_rh=1awqxfhlejlxlu99uny672w1x" width=290&gt;&lt;img onload = "resizeThis(this)" class=photoImg style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 170px" height=228 alt="" src="http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photo/photo24/6f/4d/542a95a78881.jpg?tw=305&amp;amp;th=228&amp;amp;_rh=eutrloro4mqtjkmr1oh5or2nz" width=289&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:44:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pixie</dc:creator></item><item><title>Mixed breeds Rule !!</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic18751-13-1.aspx</link><description>Ok here are some rules for this topic &lt;FONT color=#ffffff&gt;..&lt;FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #111111"&gt; Nobody Says anything bad&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; about mixed breeds. If you have a mixed breed tell me about your dog &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt; &lt;P&gt; Remember If you dont have anything nice to say Dont say anything at all.  &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt; Mixed breeds are much better than Pure breeds if you ask me&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt; LuLu : Lulu is mixed Bulldog with Poodle. She is so cute&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt; she is playful and she loves to play and have fun &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;&lt;P&gt; &lt;P&gt;Tell me about your mixed breed!</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:02:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>bjd&amp;lulu2</dc:creator></item><item><title>Jugs</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic38181-13-1.aspx</link><description>Does anyone know anything about this breed/type of dog, jug?  I've seen advertisment for Jug puppies.  I'm just curious about them.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:15:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>mattrac</dc:creator></item><item><title>what's your favorite dog breed(s)?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic37026-13-1.aspx</link><description>My favorite breeds are german shepherd, border collie pitbull, bulldog, siberan husky, dalamation, boxer, lhasa apso, malamute, chowjack russel, min-pin, scottish terrier, boston terrier, pug, australian cattle dog, australian shepherd, bernese mountain dog, eskimo dog, finnish laphund and the beagle. these are a few of mine.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:06:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sadiesangel</dc:creator></item><item><title>I'm Here to Bust You Out!</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic37815-13-1.aspx</link><description>There is a little dog named Willow and I don't think anyone will adopt her from the shelter and I know my parents won't let me take her.  Have any ideas on how to bust her out?</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:45:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>OscarsGurl</dc:creator></item><item><title>COI</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic37977-13-1.aspx</link><description>Is it offensive to ask someone what the COI is?</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:20:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>gracie500</dc:creator></item><item><title>I just got a Dachshund and don't know anything about them. HELP!!&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic35487-13-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;All I know about them so far is that they have back problems sometimes and also can hurt there short legs pretty quickly. I am not sure if they shed or not either. Please reply and tell me what you know.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;                              Thanks, &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;                                            &lt;FONT face="Courier New"&gt;SDB93&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:14:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>SDB93</dc:creator></item><item><title>Collie's</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic37709-13-1.aspx</link><description>Hi! I love collie's. I like rough a lot more than the smooth ones, that's just my opinion. I used to have a blue merel (sp?) rough collie, but sadly she passed away in September. Who else has/ loves collie's here? &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/BigGrin.gif" border="0" title="BigGrin"&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:01:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>collielvr07</dc:creator></item><item><title>You should ADOPT a dog &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic26085-13-1.aspx</link><description>Adopting dogs truely saves lives. I know I say this multiple times but it is true. A lot of people are suprised when I tell them that dogs and cats are killed in shelters. But &lt;STRONG&gt;yes&lt;/STRONG&gt; they are. In Virginia Beach Animal Control where I volunteer, the dogs only have twenty days to get adopted and &lt;STRONG&gt;then they are humainly euthanized.&lt;/STRONG&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;People they look at the dogs and their barking and scared and then they say "Oh, No, I guess I'll get a dog from a pet store or from a breeder". I feel this is because they are intimidated. The dogs scare them or they feel the dog wont' be suitable for their homes. Any dog can be trained to do just about anything. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Or, they want a purebred dog. A cute little lap dog they can place in their purse. Well first off dogs are not accessories. And, &lt;STRONG&gt;1 out of every three dogs that  comes into the shelter is purebred&lt;/STRONG&gt;. And not only that, what makes purebgred are special? It's not about the person, it's about the dog. People are selflish and I apologize if I am offending anyone but this is just how I feel about things. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I feel people are just making excuses.  But I didn't come here to vent -completely- but I also came to post pictures and inform eople about the truth about our shelter in Virginia Beach, Virginia. If anyone lives around there and is looking for a pet, PLEASE put VBAC into consideration, these dogs need loving homes. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;It's just like the pedigree commercial. &lt;STRONG&gt;They're all good dogs, and all they want to do is go home. &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:33:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>VBACvolunteer</dc:creator></item><item><title>Why did you choose the breed you did?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic11509-13-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;P align=center&gt;&lt;FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #111111" face="Comic Sans MS" color=#ff1111 size=3&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;EM&gt;&lt;U&gt;Is it cause they are loyal? trusting? active? Or did you get an easy to handle dog? What is your opinion on the perfect dog? &lt;/U&gt;&lt;/EM&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:25:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angel8</dc:creator></item><item><title>Your Top Ten</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic5740-13-1.aspx</link><description>Since I know now I'm not the only person guilty of creating "want lists" of breeds I'd love to have, I thought I'd start this topic. It should be really fun! Try to list in order of preference 10 different breeds of dog you'd love to have some day. If you're like me, the order sometimes changes periodically but list how you feel at the moment. The lists can be "dream" lists meaning feel free to include breeds you realistically may never own, or "reality" lists meaning breeds you already have/had. Here's my list as of 11/01/05 @ 3pm  &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Wink.gif" border="0" title="Wink"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;1.) Silken Windhound&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;2.) English Springer Spaniel&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;3.) Borzoi&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;4.) Saluki&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;5.) Tasy (Mid-Asiatic Borzoi)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;6.) Taigan&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;7.) Scottish Deerhound&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;8.) Irish Wolfhound&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;9.) Blue Picardy Spaniel&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;10.) Field Spaniel&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;~Rebecca</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 15:28:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>ft_EnchantedGypsy</dc:creator></item><item><title>Would You Buy a Great Dane</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic31486-13-1.aspx</link><description>Hi my friend has a Great Dane named Duke and he is the total Sweetie he looks like he could take down a building but they are so sweet and i would have no doubt to buy one of these sweet hearts any day! &lt;P&gt;Would You?  Please leave any commentary or questions you might have &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thanks   KotaBear1343</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:29:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>KotaBear1343</dc:creator></item><item><title>MSN.com, Google.ca ???</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic35973-13-1.aspx</link><description>I don't get it. Whenever I'm looking through the 'Who's Online' list, I see MSN.com, Google.ca and more of these websites. What's up with that? Who are these people?</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:36:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>doglover7</dc:creator></item><item><title>my dog</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic35096-13-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;STRONG&gt;hi my name is junior and i was wondering if you would like to breed with me i a a chiuhua i am i years old im a small one. i live in dickinson texas and want to know if you are interstedin me? please leave a message&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Tongue.gif" border="0" title="Tongue"&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:52:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>breyboobear</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>