I've heard really good things about Australian shepherds. Any thoughts on that breed?
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Depends on your lifestyle. How much land you have etc. They like to do what they're supposed to do. If you can't afford it for them it's going to turn it bad!TigerMandingo said:
Terrible, awful little bastards.DMario said:Love these little guys. They always have the greatest personalities.
DMario said:Love these little guys. They always have the greatest personalities.
Without a doubt some of the most annoying dogs I've come across. They fart like crazy too.
They're disgusting nasty dirty rude fucks I hate them more than a cat almost.TigerMandingo said:DMario said:Love these little guys. They always have the greatest personalities.
Without a doubt some of the most annoying dogs I've come across. They fart like crazy too.
+1 for the German Shepherd crowd, have had them since I was born. My dad used to put me on their backs and I'd ride around the house. Definitely only breed I'll ever own (or a cross with shep).
I agree that the hips are a huge problem though, and I would look for the dogs that are bred to be police/search and rescue/working dogs, as their blood lines are generally less tainted with the bad hip issues. My current dog is almost 13, and was a show dog, Canadian champion and all that jazz, but in the end, she's suffering from degenerative myopathy; she's loosing her back end because of the spine and hip issues. It's sad to watch but she's not in pain.
I love the breed for the loyalty, the ability to be integrated into a family, and the high energy. My girl could jump a 7 foot fence in her prime with no issue, and could run for hours. You need to be a stern trainer with them though and make sure they know you're the "alpha" of the pack. They have one of the strongest bites behind Rottweilers and Mastiffs, so that is also a major consideration in not getting them, but with proper training, I think any dog can be a great friend and loyal companion.
I would consider getting one of the "German Shepherd Derivatives" as I call them: German shepherds that have been bred to not have hip issues or to slightly alter their looks. My favourites are the Shiloh Shepherd:
And American Alsatian:
I love the wolf heritage and the handsome face. Only dog for me.
P.S. Spalex: Legend. You want the name to have generally 2 syllables as dogs respond better to that. I'm naming my next male dog Legend.
I agree that the hips are a huge problem though, and I would look for the dogs that are bred to be police/search and rescue/working dogs, as their blood lines are generally less tainted with the bad hip issues. My current dog is almost 13, and was a show dog, Canadian champion and all that jazz, but in the end, she's suffering from degenerative myopathy; she's loosing her back end because of the spine and hip issues. It's sad to watch but she's not in pain.
I love the breed for the loyalty, the ability to be integrated into a family, and the high energy. My girl could jump a 7 foot fence in her prime with no issue, and could run for hours. You need to be a stern trainer with them though and make sure they know you're the "alpha" of the pack. They have one of the strongest bites behind Rottweilers and Mastiffs, so that is also a major consideration in not getting them, but with proper training, I think any dog can be a great friend and loyal companion.
I would consider getting one of the "German Shepherd Derivatives" as I call them: German shepherds that have been bred to not have hip issues or to slightly alter their looks. My favourites are the Shiloh Shepherd:
And American Alsatian:
I love the wolf heritage and the handsome face. Only dog for me.
P.S. Spalex: Legend. You want the name to have generally 2 syllables as dogs respond better to that. I'm naming my next male dog Legend.
spalex
Kingfisher
Heyy my puppy shit outside 3 times in a row today. That has just made my week!
The cunt has doubled in size again.
I have been away with for for like 6 days at a time. So my girlfriend has been taking care of him. Teaching him nothing but bad habits.
But, now I am back, I can't believe how easy it has been to train that out of him.
Some things have been easy to train: Sit, drop whats in your mouth, no biting humans, focus (make eye contact).
Other things are taking a lot more work: Stand up, don't pull on the leash, stop throwing a tantrum you little cunt!
Toilet training has been pretty difficult. I don't know if he is too young to learn all this shit or what? He is about 10 weeks.
But, it's no different to training a girlfriend. Reward good behavior, discourage bad behavior, keep persistent and eventually it will pay off.
But yeah with the German Shepherds crowd. I also hate the German Shepherds with the arched backs. My guy is technically an Old German Shepherd. So I am pretty sure that means that his fur is a little longer, and his back is straight. Both his parents have straight backs. It was one thing I made sure to check.
Oh and yeah, I realise this isn't facebook, ill try to spam less pics.
The cunt has doubled in size again.
I have been away with for for like 6 days at a time. So my girlfriend has been taking care of him. Teaching him nothing but bad habits.
But, now I am back, I can't believe how easy it has been to train that out of him.
Some things have been easy to train: Sit, drop whats in your mouth, no biting humans, focus (make eye contact).
Other things are taking a lot more work: Stand up, don't pull on the leash, stop throwing a tantrum you little cunt!
Toilet training has been pretty difficult. I don't know if he is too young to learn all this shit or what? He is about 10 weeks.
But, it's no different to training a girlfriend. Reward good behavior, discourage bad behavior, keep persistent and eventually it will pay off.
But yeah with the German Shepherds crowd. I also hate the German Shepherds with the arched backs. My guy is technically an Old German Shepherd. So I am pretty sure that means that his fur is a little longer, and his back is straight. Both his parents have straight backs. It was one thing I made sure to check.
Oh and yeah, I realise this isn't facebook, ill try to spam less pics.
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He's damn cute, going to grow into a beautiful shep. I'm surprised by his colouring though, usually the breed is extremely dark when young (most are almost pure black). You may have a sable on your hands, my second dog was sable and she was truly unique!
Looking forward to more pics, makes me nostalgic of when my girl was a puppy.
Looking forward to more pics, makes me nostalgic of when my girl was a puppy.
Spalex ... your dog is so cute and aesthetic that I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.
Keep us updated please.
Have you named him yet? He looks like a Napoleon. Or maybe Pablo.
Is that your girl in the red? Looks like a hot little red riding hood.
Keep us updated please.
Have you named him yet? He looks like a Napoleon. Or maybe Pablo.
Is that your girl in the red? Looks like a hot little red riding hood.
Spalex that pup is awesome! My cousin had one like him and called him Baron. Keep up on the training when I get a pup I stay with them 24-7 for the first 6 to 9 months. I teach them words, potty habits, eye signals, facial expressions consistent with what you want or what he's doing wrong also hand gestures like point at the floor to lay down etc.
Ex: Why do you spend so much time with the dog?
Current: That's a really cool dog!
Current: That's a really cool dog!
dain_bramage
Woodpecker
I never had the joy of being able to have my own canine bro. It has not been feasible. I am a bit jealous of those that do. I see one at the university. He's a golden retriever. He is so chill and friendly. He does not require a leash on campus as he follows his human friend wherever she goes. He sat immediately after I commanded. He also did shake a paw.
One of my odd ball friends had a shop dog where she worked. The dog was a golden retriever. She would wait patiently outside the door of the shop when her human buddy, the store owner, would go across the street. She was very calm and gentle and very much the epitome of a shop dog. Dogs are bros and they love having a job or task for them to complete. I plan on getting a dog in the near future.
I think taking care of a dog and training one is very similar to how a person works with younger or less wise followers or comrades, whatever. Structure is hugely important as well as positive reinforcement plus appropriate discipline. If a dog or follower knows what his job is, knows where he fits, and has the right person to guide him then that dog/follower will do well. Which leads to the nature vs nurture argument but whatever.
The point I think is that given the right training or conditioning people can follow orders much like a well behaved dog can. People can also, like dogs, be fiercely loyal and protective of those they love and/or respect and can be valuable members of a large group of people. I very much enjoy the company of dogs. Fellow students I do not.
One of my odd ball friends had a shop dog where she worked. The dog was a golden retriever. She would wait patiently outside the door of the shop when her human buddy, the store owner, would go across the street. She was very calm and gentle and very much the epitome of a shop dog. Dogs are bros and they love having a job or task for them to complete. I plan on getting a dog in the near future.
I think taking care of a dog and training one is very similar to how a person works with younger or less wise followers or comrades, whatever. Structure is hugely important as well as positive reinforcement plus appropriate discipline. If a dog or follower knows what his job is, knows where he fits, and has the right person to guide him then that dog/follower will do well. Which leads to the nature vs nurture argument but whatever.
The point I think is that given the right training or conditioning people can follow orders much like a well behaved dog can. People can also, like dogs, be fiercely loyal and protective of those they love and/or respect and can be valuable members of a large group of people. I very much enjoy the company of dogs. Fellow students I do not.
I'm thinking of getting a husky/shepherd mix puppy. Someone I know has 3 puppies and I would enjoy one and training one. My son wants a dog too. I think this would be a good one to introduce him to the world of dogs. The puppies he has look like this.
realologist said:I'm thinking of getting a husky/shepherd mix puppy. Someone I know has 3 puppies and I would enjoy one and training one. My son wants a dog too. I think this would be a good one to introduce him to the world of dogs. The puppies he has look like this.
I have a Husky Shepherd mix. She clearly blends visual traits of both dogs, but I would say the personality leans strongly to the Husky side. She is very willful, and if she gets loose, she'll run around for a while before she comes back.
She suffers during the hot part of the year. I don't think she'd do well in truly warm part of the country, like Houston or Orlando. She'd do much better in Minnesota or the Northeast.
Also, she sheds continually. She's a great dog, very loving. Part of her personality comes from the fact that she was abused and abandoned as a pup before we got her. This makes her fearful in some circumstances, and consequently, she will bite.
As with any dog, you have to take into account the breed characteristics when you decide what kind to get.
General Stalin said:
Isn't it awesome? No, but really, owning a dog. I've lived in Denver 4 years and have learned that owning a dog is a serious conversation-starter.
Here's my best buddy. Cattledog/Shepard/Akita(?) mix. Recently passed. Worse heartbreak than any woman could ever inflict.
