Verde Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 For shepherds you want: confidence, not fear. Fear biting can happen with this breed. I have a shepherd and she is extremely protective but she's very confident and we've never had an unjustified bite (she did bite a dude who tried to walk in my front door when I stupidly left it unlocked and tore the back of his jeans off as he was high-stepping down the street). If you see any fear at all from a shepherd you must AVOID. I think this is true with any breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 what is the deal with some of these people who turn in dogs because the dogs dont like other dogs. is it that much of a pain in the butt? It is a pita but manageable.. it's when your dog is reactive to people that you have a real problem. Believe me, pb.. people turn dogs in for far less than dog aggression.. just ask any shelter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Doberman is going to be my next dog. IMO they are the greatest dogs on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny green balls Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I think this is true with any breed. You're right of course - fear is the root of most dog issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 get a german short haired pointer. my buddy has one and i love that dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 It is a pita but manageable.. it's when your dog is reactive to people that you have a real problem. Believe me, pb.. people turn dogs in for far less than dog aggression.. just ask any shelter. the shelters around my area only have dogs that are strays. they have no history on them, they dont even know there names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 where did you get him from? Humane society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 the shelters around my area only have dogs that are strays. they have no history on them, they dont even know there names. Theres bound to be a good dog in there somewhere. Youre supposed to name the dog. My dogs name was Giselle. F that, I renamed her Tasha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 the german shephard breeder told me he has been breeding dogs as a profession for over 31 years. he said that he is also open for a trade (dont know what that means). Oh, boy When you shook his hand did he have a limp wrist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Says the man with a Bichon Frise. btw, that coat she's wearing keeps the dog from overheating in the summer. It's called a cool coat.. made of chamois. You soak it in cold water and it stays cool for hours.. keeps the dog's temp down. No idea what you are talking about. The only dog I ever bought is an Australian Shepherd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagoots Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BefWAuVrzCc I still say this is the best way to pick a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Oh, boy When you shook his hand did he have a limp wrist? no i just talked to him over the phone but i dont think... well you never know, one of my co-worker is gay and he says most of his partners are straight married men. go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 You couldn't pay me to buy a dog. That's for faggot retards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 You couldn't pay me to buy a dog. That's for faggot retards. And all these years I thought that term had a completely different definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 You couldn't pay me to buy a dog. That's for faggot retards. I was talking to a friend the other day and he brought up that exact same point. Then it was visiting time was over and I had to leave the asylum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 You couldn't pay me to buy a dog. That's for faggot retards. And if you want a purebred, you can easily find breed specific rescue organizations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 And if you want a purebred, you can easily find breed specific rescue organizations. This is very true. My father bought a farm in Upstate NY when he retired and does Great Dane, Doberman and Race Horse rescue. He houses the animals and has a group of people help him place them in homes. My father also trains these dogs to be companion dogs so they are easier to place. If you are hell bent on buying a pure bred dobe, this is the breeder my dad has worked with for about 25 years and gets his shutzhund dogs from... Kimbertal Kennels. Really nice dogs from here. When he started training in the 60's he used German sh.'s, but the amount of hip dysplasia in the group made it hard to keep the dogs going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 This is very true. My father bought a farm in Upstate NY when he retired and does Great Dane, Doberman and Race Horse rescue. He houses the animals and has a group of people help him place them in homes. My father also trains these dogs to be companion dogs so they are easier to place. If you are hell bent on buying a pure bred dobe, this is the breeder my dad has worked with for about 25 years and gets his shutzhund dogs from... Kimbertal Kennels. Really nice dogs from here. When he started training in the 60's he used German sh.'s, but the amount of hip dysplasia in the group made it hard to keep the dogs going. No offense, Crusher.. Kimbertal is a commercial puppy mill. I live 40 minutes from that place.. I know them very very well. Any respected Doberman person cringes when they hear somebody got their Dobe from Kimbermill, I mean Kimbertal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 No offense, Crusher.. Kimbertal is a commercial puppy mill. I live 40 minutes from that place.. I know them very very well. Any respected Doberman person cringes when they hear somebody got their Dobe from Kimbermill, I mean Kimbertal. No offense taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscott Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I had a golden retriever for 12 years. After 8 years without a dog, I just got a yellow lab. Both great dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I had a golden retriever for 12 years. After 8 years without a dog, I just got a yellow lab. Both great dogs And great amounts of shedding. Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny green balls Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 And great amounts of shedding. Pass. Shepherds shed a ton too. But I bought The Furminator - that thing is effing amazing. ZERO shedding if you brush her every week (which I do). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Shepherds shed a ton too. But I bought The Furminator - that thing is effing amazing. ZERO shedding if you brush her every week (which I do). GSDs are gorgeous! I have a 13 yr old flatcoat retriever and even with the Furminator I curse the shedding. I can literally brush her for an hour and she still keeps shedding. Friggin' undercoat! Certain times of the year are worse than others, of course. Still, it drives me insane. When she passes, I vowed never to own another heavy shedding dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLMiCKMANTLE Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 why not just shave there hair off??.. i can understand if its winter but down here the heat makes long hair dogs shed out of control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 why not just shave there hair off??.. i can understand if its winter but down here the heat makes long hair dogs shed out of controlIt's there for a reason and serves a purpose. They molt - a wolf DNA thing. It insulates as well as cools them. Dogs die in the heat without it. My boy, Bela (named after the great Bela Lugosi): Husky/Dobie/Coonhound. He was all skeleton at five months old when he came into my life. He'll be a handful until the end, 10 this July. His ears would have stood up straight if he wasn't starved and compromised as a puppy, so he's floppy-eared. For all of the times I've gotten black eyes and fukked up knuckles trying to control him, he's aces. Relationships with dogs transcend language. He's a great dog. All dogs are great. They're cognizant. I love Bela to pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 It's there for a reason and serves a purpose. They molt - a wolf DNA thing. It insulates as well as cools them. Dogs die in the heat without it. My boy, Bela (named after the great Bela Lugosi): Husky/Dobie/Coonhound. He was all skeleton at five months old when he came into my life. He'll be a handful until the end, 10 this July. His ears would have stood up straight if he wasn't starved and compromised as a puppy, so he's floppy-eared. For all of the times I've gotten black eyes and fukked up knuckles trying to control him, he's aces. Relationships with dogs transcend language. He's a great dog. All dogs are great. They're cognizant. I love Bela to pieces. Cool Dog. Looks sorta regal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Pugs rule, but the shedding sucks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLMiCKMANTLE Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Pugs rule, but the shedding sucks.... i didnt even know pugs shed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 what about huskies or wolf dogs, do they shed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 what about huskies or wolf dogs, do they shed?Do the world a favor and don't ever have children. I did my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Do the world a favor and don't ever have children. I did my part. woah! what is with you today? do you need a hug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 woah! what is with you today? do you need a hug?Jokes aren't in your vernacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I had a Boxer growing up. Great, loyal, gentle dogs that look intimidating. The only drawback is that they tend to drool from those big jowls. Great call. Boxers are fiercely loyal and gentle as can be. The only drawback is that they need a ton of exercise so if you don't have time to take them outside for hours at a time don't bother getting one. Disclaimer: Had a Boxer for 12 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Jokes aren't in your vernacular. maybe you need a reach-around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 maybe you need a reach-around. Did you look up vernacular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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