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TDJ User ID: 26423286 United States 11/30/2012 07:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My better half has a cat.... Ugh. It's very nice but it's a reflection of his lack of responsibility - you don't walk a cat, or train it to guard your family or anything. It doesnt sit by your side and just walks away when you try to give it attention. It just eats, shits and pisses on the furniture. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 28646505 Personally I plan to get a dog... I always dream of having a black gear shepherd or some type of mastiff. When I was younger my family adopted a little white bichon who knew how to cheer up sad folks. When I was going through a deep depression and couldn't even get out of bed he would coerce me to walk him, which helped me to appreciate the outdoors again and life in general. That kind of bond can't be forged with an icky cat. You are so right If something can corrupt you, you're corrupted already. Bob Marley “The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.” THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809) Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. Bruce Lee |
getmeoutofhere User ID: 28356778 Australia 11/30/2012 07:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We have two, a male jack russell called Patch, he is 9 years old. I bought him for my son's 9th birthday. He is smart as. We also have a female maremma called Bella. Bella is 3 years old and belongs to my daughter. She is also very very smart and dominant. Matter of fact I took Bella to the vet today for her annual check up and vaccinations and the vet said that the maremma is the closest breed physically and behaviourally to the wolf. He told me that it was important that I understood what kind of animal I had. Fortunately I had figured it out, by observation and by research on the net, but I didn't know that they were the closest to wolf. I told him that she was a family pet and slept beside my bed each night, in fact she shadows me whether I am on the computer or outside swimming laps of the pool. The vet said I would be the safest woman in town. This was a new vet who said that he has worked a lot with maremmas on farms, and he said that some domesticate and some just don't, they stay feral, like the wolf. He said that when they think that their flock/pack or themselves are being threatened, they revert back to wolf in a flash. I said that the breed must end up surrendered or euthanised a lot, and the vet said not really, because they are a rare breed, and have only been in the country a few years, and breeders have figured out now that they are not suitable for pets and so they don't get sold to families for pets, only to farmers for stock protection. I got my 'baby' almost 4 years ago when they were first introduced into the country. Lucky I am a professional who has to be able to emotionally self-regulate and de-escalate other people out of violence and aggressive behaviour and so I behave 'appropriately' around our dog because that is who I am. The vet said that he sees the most trouble with men who don't understand the breed but think they "know dogs" and try to dominate them. He warned me never ever to let a third party "back her into a corner" because that is when the maremma will "go off, and there is no stopping them". I realised this a while back and keep her in a fully enclosed and padlocked outdoor living area with full access to the house when I am a way from home, and I have signs up saying 'beware of the dog'. She has plenty of room to run in this area, it is massive, and can get into my bedroom to sleep when she wants. Interesting that this thread appeared just when I got home from the vet visit. |
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Shamar User ID: 1479302 United States 11/30/2012 07:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We have two, a male jack russell called Patch, he is 9 years old. I bought him for my son's 9th birthday. He is smart as. Quoting: getmeoutofhere We also have a female maremma called Bella. Bella is 3 years old and belongs to my daughter. She is also very very smart and dominant. Matter of fact I took Bella to the vet today for her annual check up and vaccinations and the vet said that the maremma is the closest breed physically and behaviourally to the wolf. He told me that it was important that I understood what kind of animal I had. Fortunately I had figured it out, by observation and by research on the net, but I didn't know that they were the closest to wolf. I told him that she was a family pet and slept beside my bed each night, in fact she shadows me whether I am on the computer or outside swimming laps of the pool. The vet said I would be the safest woman in town. This was a new vet who said that he has worked a lot with maremmas on farms, and he said that some domesticate and some just don't, they stay feral, like the wolf. He said that when they think that their flock/pack or themselves are being threatened, they revert back to wolf in a flash. I said that the breed must end up surrendered or euthanised a lot, and the vet said not really, because they are a rare breed, and have only been in the country a few years, and breeders have figured out now that they are not suitable for pets and so they don't get sold to families for pets, only to farmers for stock protection. I got my 'baby' almost 4 years ago when they were first introduced into the country. Lucky I am a professional who has to be able to emotionally self-regulate and de-escalate other people out of violence and aggressive behaviour and so I behave 'appropriately' around our dog because that is who I am. The vet said that he sees the most trouble with men who don't understand the breed but think they "know dogs" and try to dominate them. He warned me never ever to let a third party "back her into a corner" because that is when the maremma will "go off, and there is no stopping them". I realised this a while back and keep her in a fully enclosed and padlocked outdoor living area with full access to the house when I am a way from home, and I have signs up saying 'beware of the dog'. She has plenty of room to run in this area, it is massive, and can get into my bedroom to sleep when she wants. Interesting that this thread appeared just when I got home from the vet visit. very cool Love is like light. It is never constrained to its source; it shines on everything and tends to spread spontaneously, unless we block it! ~ Cosmic Swami Love is a one-way street. |
Shamar User ID: 1479302 United States 11/30/2012 07:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My better half has a cat.... Ugh. It's very nice but it's a reflection of his lack of responsibility - you don't walk a cat, or train it to guard your family or anything. It doesnt sit by your side and just walks away when you try to give it attention. It just eats, shits and pisses on the furniture. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 28646505 Personally I plan to get a dog... I always dream of having a black gear shepherd or some type of mastiff. When I was younger my family adopted a little white bichon who knew how to cheer up sad folks. When I was going through a deep depression and couldn't even get out of bed he would coerce me to walk him, which helped me to appreciate the outdoors again and life in general. That kind of bond can't be forged with an icky cat. You are so right beg to differ.......you can bond with cats.....you can bond with any animal...... well, maybe not caymens Last Edited by If You Only Knew on 11/30/2012 08:01 PM Love is like light. It is never constrained to its source; it shines on everything and tends to spread spontaneously, unless we block it! ~ Cosmic Swami Love is a one-way street. |
Artaius User ID: 28788471 Germany 11/30/2012 08:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "What kind of dog do you have ?" sun dog. Last Edited by A r c on 11/30/2012 08:07 PM There will come a time when you believe everything ends. This will be the beginning [Louis L'Amour] ~ A r c t u r u s |
TDJ User ID: 26423286 United States 11/30/2012 08:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | These aren't mine but love the pics If something can corrupt you, you're corrupted already. Bob Marley “The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.” THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809) Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. Bruce Lee |
Bluebird User ID: 27748381 United States 11/30/2012 08:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I used to have a Westie and a Scottie I had a Yorkie, too but now I have a Chihuahua. My dogs keep getting smaller and smaller. One of the most important aspects of conspiracy theories is being able to discern when there isn't one. Oh yeah, like you'd understand anyway. Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?. . .J. Handy |
TDJ User ID: 26423286 United States 11/30/2012 08:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Not trying to hog the thread but my dogs are my kids here is my laptopdog horrible phone pic... If something can corrupt you, you're corrupted already. Bob Marley “The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.” THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809) Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. Bruce Lee |
Ralph--a house dog User ID: 25802009 United States 11/30/2012 08:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Shiba Inu(Naomi), good dog, but you could never trust her to stay put while off leash...if something grabs her attention, she is gone. Still like that, and she is 15 now..very cat-like mannerisms. She likes pouncing on things and prancing around...and she rarely barks...makes various other strange sounds though Quoting: exiled1 -looks much like the red sesame in vid here: That looks a lot like my dog. We've always thought he was part Jindo, and maybe Shepard, he's bigger than a Shiba Inu, but also makes some very strange sounds. Also, not trustworthy off the leash, licks his paws like a cat, and has some other cat-like mannerisms. He's kind of eccentric. Since you are wondering about what breeds maybe have contributed to your dog, look up American Dingo---wonderful creatures. (Ralph is a Redbone Coon Hound) Last Edited by Ralph--a house dog on 11/30/2012 08:43 PM "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night.....Rage, rage against the dying of the light"-----Dylan Thomas HIS NAME IS SETH RICH [link to biblicalselfdefense.com] [link to forum.1111ers.blog] Always remember that "for the greater good" will not include YOU. "Who decides?" ---Robert A. Heinlein -'Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.'—Benjamin Franklin [link to www.westcoasttruth.com] The only thing worth paying full retail for is pantyhose. You cannot do all of the good the world needs, but the world needs all of the good you can do. |
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Laura Bow User ID: 1158661 United States 11/30/2012 09:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have 2 German shepherds. The male is named Rommel and he is about 140 lbs and fawn colored. ( Beautiful!) Our female is much smaller, weighing in at about 60 lbs. Her name is Popsicle. They are not treated as 'dogs' around here...They are both spoiled. Quoting: Daughter of Nicholas Would love to hear more about your fawn colored doggie, am intrigued since I've never heard that color described for a GSD before. Is he all tan? |
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