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She must have missed the documentary that showed a Labrador in training ; jump out of a helicopter into an icy lake to rescue a drowning person.

you do know your dog can die from a reaction to a vaccine too, or be put down because of it? There is a risk both ways, it's up to the individual to make their own informed choice. Yes Rebanne;I do know a dog can die from a reaction to a vaccine;I still choose to vaccinate.English ivy covered it.

Thanks Dju,I understand.If she was younger i think she would have pulled through;She was tough.

When i said about it being a personal choice;i meant from the point of view that i have no right to advise others about what is the right thing to do with their animals.IMO However i do believe that vaccination is the way to go.Anyone can be informed about a disease,but when you have experienced it first hand as i have you never want to go through it again.I would rather my pup had had a reaction to a vaccine than seen her fitting and foaming at the mouth and knowing that nothing could be done for her.

Jetty;She had always had the one that you puff in the nose,sorry not sure what one you call it.We lived next door to dog breeders and groomers and the people behind us had mates who visited with random dogs.My usual vet was always happy to give her usual vaccinations,but that time i saw another vet.He was quit gruff about it and seemed annoyed about me wanting her to have it.He just kept insisting she no longer needed to have it.So i trusted what he said,I will always feel guilty and wonder if she would have got sick if she had been done...There was no mention about her age. edited for clarity.

Yes;When i was a kid in the 1960's I can remember an outbreak that swept our neighborhood ,and many dogs died.When i was 16 and had my first job i bought a Bull terrier pup . I did not know then what i do now about dogs.I got her from a market;it turned out that she had distemper and was PTS.My last dog was always fully vaccinated until she was 9 then the vet said she didn't need the kennel cough one any more.The next year she got kennel cough and died.When i get my next dog i will have her fully vaccinated. It really is a personal choice though to discuss with your vet about the risks of disease and make your own informed decision.

Can someone tell me if a Coolie is the same as or related to the Smooth coated collie?

Can't help myself and i know you want minimal grooming,but i 'd like to mention Airedales;they do dog sports.They are one of my favorite breeds. edit spelling.

Curly coated retriever and Weimaraner

I had a G S Pointer when i was a teenager.She was very affectionate ,loved everyone and was a real sook at times.She was moderately active and happy to relax indoors. My daughters friends have a Doberman .He is always looking to play or go for a walk.He gets walked twice a day and played with in the yard he is quiet indoors but always eager to get out and play a game or go for a run. I think a Curly coated retriever may suit you.While they can seem aloof with strangers until they get to know them;they are very affectionate to their owners and like to be with them. they can be very active when needed but are quite relaxed indoors.Their coat is easy care,wash and go . Others to look at would be Boxer and Rottweiler.A lot depends on what activities you want to do with your dog. OOps ........Forgot to mention......WEIMARANERS....Great dogs.

So the cat said ;I'm top dog around here and don't you forget it.

But this one feels just right,;said Goldilocks.

Gorgeous crazycrestie,See sighthounds do fit into small spaces

Just saw a dog on a rescue site that looks very similar.He is listed as Terrier x Australian Cattledog.So maybe that will cover it.Or call him a Mixed Blend ;i have seen that used elsewhere too.Still cute whatever he is. For spelling..

My daughter sent me this.Now i want a wolfhound.