Longcoat Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I like Aussie Shepherds, but not sure how much exercise they need. Mine get by on a 30-40 minute walk a day, none if I can't be bothered, and a frisbee run once a week or so. They are very laid back inside, generally just lie around looking gorgeous and angling for pats and treats. I think they would be a good match for collies, they seem to have similar temperaments. Maybe contact Kerry Webb (Ngalla kennels in Tas) she breeds both Aussies and Collies. She'd be able to give you a run down on how they get along together. How many collies do you have now? You had 3, didn't you? I am also considering a different breed for my next dog, after we sell our house and move, but I keep coming back to Aussies because they are just so easy to live with and so responsive. Other breeds I'm considering......Finnish Lapphund, Collies, Pointers (big departure there but I adore them), Tibetan Terrier. Yep I had three. I am really missing having more than one dog. I couldn't get one yet but is never too early to start getting into a breed. I know Collies do suit me and I would ALWAYS have one (or three, heh) but the only other breed I've had is a Shepherd. I love the LOOK of Aussies, but would have to be careful I didn't get a high energy one. I would do obedience, but not competition obedience. Samoyeds - I do like them but all the ones I've met have been hyper? No to Goldies (and labs) - too destructive as young adults for me Be careful not to judge lack of training and poor upbringing misconstrude as breed specific behaviours. I have spent 30 years with Labs, Flatcoats and Goldens and have never suffered destruction issues with young adults Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointees Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Gayle Im contemplating going into Pointer territory as well Damn Sammy B's gorgeous girl kite, she goes well with the aussies! Oh!! Kite!! I'm looking after her aunty! Here's Aunty Alexis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I like Aussie Shepherds, but not sure how much exercise they need. Mine get by on a 30-40 minute walk a day, none if I can't be bothered, and a frisbee run once a week or so. They are very laid back inside, generally just lie around looking gorgeous and angling for pats and treats. I think they would be a good match for collies, they seem to have similar temperaments. Maybe contact Kerry Webb (Ngalla kennels in Tas) she breeds both Aussies and Collies. She'd be able to give you a run down on how they get along together. How many collies do you have now? You had 3, didn't you? I am also considering a different breed for my next dog, after we sell our house and move, but I keep coming back to Aussies because they are just so easy to live with and so responsive. Other breeds I'm considering......Finnish Lapphund, Collies, Pointers (big departure there but I adore them), Tibetan Terrier. Yep I had three. I am really missing having more than one dog. I couldn't get one yet but is never too early to start getting into a breed. I know Collies do suit me and I would ALWAYS have one (or three, heh) but the only other breed I've had is a Shepherd. I love the LOOK of Aussies, but would have to be careful I didn't get a high energy one. I would do obedience, but not competition obedience. Samoyeds - I do like them but all the ones I've met have been hyper? No to Goldies (and labs) - too destructive as young adults for me Be careful not to judge lack of training and poor upbringing misconstrude as breed specific behaviours. I have spent 30 years with Labs, Flatcoats and Goldens and have never suffered destruction issues with young adults I've known some well trained, well socialised goldies and they are STILL destructive compared to Collies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Old English Sheepdog? Big, hairy, very very hairy, lovable and sweet natured. Lots of hair. Oh god, loads of hair. Good looking too. Too much hair even for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I am going to vote for an Aussie or Lappie. Leaning more towards a Lappie. What's the reason for the lean? I do like Lappies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Another vote here for Deerhounds. And we would LOVE to see more in the show ring!!! I live in inner SE suburbs in Melbourne if you would like to meet three of them. ETA: they are Scottish, so your Collie will understand the accent Edited February 25, 2010 by Elfin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I can picture you with something elegant and gentle like a Saluki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Puli! I am having a love affair with Pulis at the moment. Maybe one day I'll get to watch those cords fly... Lappies, Samoyeds, Aussies, Leos... any of those would be good bets. One of our dog park regulars has a pair of Collies. We sit around moaning to each other about the burrs and the sticks and the mud in those coats. I don't have time for more than one hairy dog, but my Lappie is pretty special. He's a total social butterfly. The more people or dogs he has around him the happier he is. He actually gets depressed when he's had extra company for a few days and then they go home. I think I will always have a Lappie, now, and that's saying a lot for me. I love variety, but Lappies are just such a pleasure to live with. Even my slightly broken and possibly marginally retarded one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Bernese Mountain Dog In case you missed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I love Salukis Helen but they seem a bit too aloof for me. Puli and Deerhounds - not into the look sorry Aussies, Leos, Borzoi, Bernese, and Lappies seem a good bet so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Our little Aussie has fit into our family just perfectly (apart from a little mishap today - too much excitement directed at a chookie ) She's always been quite calm, and plays wonderfully with almost any dog at the park (except staffies for some reason, although one of her besties is the Amstaff next door). Highly recommend them to anyone wanting a dog with moderate exercise requirements. Annie is just as happy with a quick walk at the park or a throw of the ball in the backyard as she is with an hour long walk. She's taking to obedience training much faster than I am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Puli! I am having a love affair with Pulis at the moment. Maybe one day I'll get to watch those cords fly... There is nothing about Puli temperament that I would describe as "laid back". It's also not a breed I associate with a low incidence of dog aggression. The males in particular can be dominant little shites. Those cords take a lot of maintenance - if two hours of drying after a bath is your idea of fun, then the Puli is a breed to consider. Edited February 25, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Belgian shepherd, Groenendal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Belgian shepherd, Groenendal Not much "laid back" about them either Anything in Group 3 take your fancy Tess? Edited February 25, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KismetKat Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Tess - I am having a HUGE problem imagining you without a bevy of rough collies at your feet. but if pointy nose and long hair are a prime criteria have you considered an Afghan? I know you mentioned Salukis are aloof, I think Afghans are meant to be as well, but hey, not with their family! My sister used to have some years ago, just lovely dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Oh The couple of groenendals I know are the Biggest couch potatoes And sooks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I'll always have a Collie or two hehehe... Afghans are nice, don't really know anything about them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Tess, maybe if you visited a show it might help to look at some different dogs in the flesh Edited February 25, 2010 by helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Oh The couple of groenendals I know are the Biggest couch potatoes And sooks . I've seen drivey, nervy and others. All fairly intense dogs. The good ones are great but they are a working dog. I think they do better with a job like a dog sport. Do the ones you know get a lot of exercise.. or are they older? Edited February 25, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KismetKat Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Afghans are nice, don't really know anything about them though. Well visit DOL's own breed 101 thread! I've only glanced at the first couple of posts, but like the first one said my experience of my sister's dogs (she had three) was that they were all quite different. Her desexed pet boy was a smooch and a clown (and also a thief - he loved chinese takeaway and could slurp a dim sim off the table as quick as you can - alas they gave him the runs ). It's a long complicated story how my sister ended up with the other two (a destined breeding pair) - the bitch was a sweetie but the boy was always aloof with me. However at the time I was a young kid and my visits were very rare (we lived interstate). I do remember a gorgeous picture tho of my sister reading in bed with the 3 dogs stretched out around her like so many flokati rugs! Perhaps with an afghan it gets down to the right breeder able to do good puppy selection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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