Dog's

Matt S · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 4:38 pm Post subject: Dog's

What is your favorite breed of dog? What breed of dog do you own, or wish you could own? My family just bought a Rat-terrier. That thing is soo fast, they are very stubborn dogs, but on the flipside they are really smart, and learn fast. Lucky(my dog's name) can jump about 4' tall Shocked

I have taught her to high-five, army-crawl, dance, sit pretty, walk(on hind legs), jump super high, and she is already very very fast. I wish we could have gotten a St. Bernard(sp?) I love those dogs, they are just too big for our house.

ChumpChange · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 4:39 pm Post subject:

My favorite breed is the Beagle.

Dragonlady8 · Guest

I miss my rottie.....stupid work and housing laws here in FL made me leave her back home in CA
I'm thinking about getting a Rhodesian Ridgeback next time.

aguasurf · Outlaw Joined: 12 Nov 2003 Posts: 180 City: Marietta

ive got a miniature long haired dauchound (doxon).......he loves the boat, we tried to get him up on a board but that didn't work out too well, so we just threw him in a tube

Wake upPp · Soul Rider Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 338 City: NOR-CAL

<---------------- He's Pit and Akita, also have another full Pit, er wait, American Staffordshire Terrier.

DRAGON88 · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 5:17 pm Post subject:

definitely Norwegian Elk Hound...

its what i own and wouldnt have it any othor way...

Partyb · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 5:47 pm Post subject:

partyb and two of his dogs (they are very masculine, really)

vance · Guest

I like staffs. I think there awesome. There so freaking strong.

BR_WB · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 2850

I want to get an Old English Mastiff sometime in the future. They are HUGE and really gentle.

Matt S · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 6:10 pm Post subject:

Rotwielers(sp?) are great dogs, my neighbor had 2. They died because of old age Sad

vance, staffs? never heard of them.

Wake upPp, Pitbulls are great dogs, but they can get a little out of hand. My cousin lives in Jacksonville Florida, and owns 2 Pitbulls. I think they had to get rid of them because they were to violent.

Partyb, What kind of dogs are those? My grandmas last dog looked exactly like them.

ChumpChange, Beagle??? I cant stand them, they bark way too much!

vance · Guest

Matt S,

Staff is short for American Staffordshire Terrier

Partyb · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 6:27 pm Post subject:

matt s, yea, those dogs are well suited for grandmas; they are shiz tzu's (sp?)

Wake upPp · Soul Rider Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 338 City: NOR-CAL

Pits (American Stafordshire Terrier) are great dogs. It's all in how u raise them. Our Pit looks just like that one in ur post vance exept no cropped ears.

Matt S · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 6:57 pm Post subject:

vance, still dont recognize it, looks like a neat dog though.

Partyb, Yes, that's what it was. It was a great dog. She loved it to death.

Anyone got any ideas on another type of dog that doesnt bark alot, and is suited for a grandma to own? She want's a new dog. So I was thinking about getting her one for her b-day.

vance · Guest

I dont believe a staff is a pit, there two different dogs.. close.. but different

RichD · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 132

golden retriever

Matt S · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 8:03 pm Post subject:

RichD, Great pic. I love Golden Retriever's Great dogs.

RUSSIAN · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 8:33 pm Post subject:

this was my dog myster. he was put down a few months ago

Shawn Madison · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 8:45 pm Post subject:

RUSSIAN, That's the type of dog I want some day! Sorry you had to do that. I have been there before and know how you feel!

Sportster4Tec · Posted: Dec 21, 2003 8:56 pm Post subject:

Don't have a picture on my copmuter but i have Springer Spanield. A little hyper but great dogs.

Grace B. · Posted: Dec 22, 2003 12:11 am Post subject:

I own two golden retrievers (Bonzi and Jaxson) and a pit bull/whippet mix (Abby).

My other favorite breeds are standard poodles, australian shepherds, and dalmatians. I would probably own one of these breeds, but my parents say we have too many dogs already...

Lynsey · Posted: Dec 22, 2003 12:36 am Post subject:

Dlady8- When I get my own place I'd be happy to take care of your puppy for you, I still have to ask Justin and Sangermom how sweet she is.

RUSSIAN- sorry about your dog, one of mine passed away due to drugs that the vet gave her Evil or Very Mad

Here are mine, my yellow lab, Coop passed away in Aug

holdsworth · Posted: Dec 22, 2003 5:20 am Post subject:

we have a golden retriever named sophgie which is really lazy but can play sometimes...i like them and saint bernards...we almost got one but my mom wouldn't let us get another dog Sad

indywakechica · Addict Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 645 City: Indianapolis

What a bunch of sweeties! I love all kinds of dogs but really like the big hosses...ones you can roll around and wrestle with. Here's my chocolate lab Coda when he was still a baby. *sniff* They grow up so fast Smile

Now he's a big fatty boom ba latty weighing about 80lbs.

Neognosis · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster

We've always had German Shepards in the past, and now we have a Labrador. In my opinion, those are the two best breeds for today's world, with the Boxer coming in third. Actually, each one has its specific and unique uses.

Our lab is by far the most affectionate and engaged dog I've ever known. He is very sweet, and is always happy and loves interaction with people. You can learn a lot from a lab.

NAW · Posted: Dec 22, 2003 6:20 am Post subject:

Just for a little clarification, American Staffordshire Terriers (amstaff's) and American Pit Bull Terriers (apbt's) are two different breeds. They look very similar, but are recognized as different breeds. A problem facing both these breeds, is both of them, and any mix there of, are referred to as 'Pit Bulls'. This just isn't true. Additionally, very rarely are these breeds born 'mean' or aggressive. However, many are bred to be 'game'. Game is a desireable trait in these breeds that involves not only their unrelenting need to please their owner, but also their need to be included in the family and loved.

Anyway, if you're looking for a dog for a grandma, I would consider a Bassett Hound. Fairly lazy, require minimal grooming, and good housepets. But some do like to eat everything! This one has had it's share of socks, boxers, toilet paper, remote control, packs of cigarettes..etc, etc, etc.....

Neognosis · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster

Matt S · Posted: Dec 22, 2003 6:58 am Post subject:

Anyone have a pic. of a St. Bernard? Those are my fav. everytime we go to the mall, I have to walk in the pet shop and see Max(their St. Bernard)

NAW · Posted: Dec 22, 2003 7:02 am Post subject:

cameraboy, Another common misconception. I've researched these breeds fairly extensively. From what I've gathered, a 'game' dog is not more eager to fight, unless it's master has rewarded such behavior. A game dog is so eager to please the master that it will do anything to achieve that reward, even if it means fighting to the death. However, if a game dog is neglected, left out of the family, not shown affection, and/or abused, it will lash out in agressivness. At that point, there usually is no turning back and the dog should be euthanized. Bottom line, a game, purebred apbt or amstaff, will be an unrelenting fighter if taught to do so. But, scumbag dogfighter won't usually plop down $1500 for a purebred amstaff. They often mix breeds which can create an unstable temperment. It's really a shame.

Gameness is also present in other breeds. Take Retriever's for example. A game Golden Retriever will be a fantastic hunter's companion. The dog will do it's job in any condition, under any circumstance. IMO, this is a very desireable trait in any breed.

Neognosis · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster

Oh I get it. So in a dog breed that has been bred to fight other dogs, then "game" means that it is eager to fight, because that is what the owner has required of the dog in order to receive the reward (affection.)

I feel bad for pit bulls and their owners. There is a lot of propaganda and untruth on both sides of the fence regarding pit bulls.

Nothing upsets me more than when people abuse dogs by doing things like fighting them.

Matt S · Posted: Dec 22, 2003 8:05 am Post subject:

morva · Outlaw Joined: 25 Sep 2003 Posts: 168

Blue heeler. Smart, short coat, Aussie. Smile

Neognosis · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster

Matt S · Posted: Dec 22, 2003 9:15 am Post subject:

Yeah, it's really really bad. They have like 19 cats, 2 racoons, and that mean dog. It's really sad. I yell at the guy everytime he does something to that dog. Makes me so mad Exclamation

RichD · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 132

RUSSIAN, my family use to raise and show collies. Great dogs.