RallyValley Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Also a Chessies hair will never curl over (thats a DQ fault) it is wavy, not curly, thats a Curly Coated Retriever which is a seperate breed and the oldest retriever breed. Also although Lincoln might look serious out in public Chessies are goofy dogs with a sense of humor and they love to have fun just as much as labs or Goldies, just they only like to have fun with people they know well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 The worst one I had was that my Rottie was a child killer. My sister said that to me about 12 months ago before I even got her, and among a few other things, that is the reason we do not speak anymore.Apparently all Rotties are vicious child killers and he partner was once walking a dog who stuck it's head under the fence where a rottie lived and he pulled the lead back out to find a dog with no head. Did I mention my Rottie loves all the kids in my street and regurlarly comes out to play with them all, and the little 3 year old boy next door is constantly rolling around in my driveway with her!!! I would love for all people with this misconception to come and watch her with the boy next door. My friends have Rotti's and you couldn't ask for sweeter dogs in fact the big boy would climb into your lap given the chance. I think BYBers have alot to do with this misconception, as well as some unsuitable owners and alot of bad press. Possibly, I think it is like a lot of the larger breed dogs, the few give the rest of the breed a bad reputation. Abby is such a sweetie, she just lives for cuddles and playing, and when that little boy comes outside, all her christmas's have come at once. Abby is constantly clibing up for a cuddle and when the boyfriend comes to visit, I quite often have to shut her outside just so I can get near him, She is all over him like a rash too. Very much a people dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle I was going to get this put on a T-shirt when I had my Portie ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodleIt is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle It is not a poodle I was going to get this put on a T-shirt when I had my Portie ;) Once I was at a dog show and I was discussing with someone what a Portys coat was like, and of course the word poodle came up, an exibitor happened to walk by at that moment turn around give us a dirty look and say "It's not a poodle" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper and Jax Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 It is dalmatiAn not DalmatiOn!!! Oh no, I didn't know this! ;) Now I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemesideways Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 No, Labradors don't have to be fat. This is the correct size. +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Finnish Lapphunds - Most people don't know.... that they exist. Keeshonds - Most people don't know that there's really not much dog under all that coat! They're tiny! And NO - he's NOT going to sink when his hair gets wet while swimming! I'm at the point where I cringe every time I answer the "what type of dog is that" question because there's a really predictable conversation that follows - I'm sure you know all about it by now Nik! I don't mind though it's kind of fun to educate people. ;) It's so true... But I don't mind. I expect them to say "... a what????!" when I tell them, too. So I usually just start on my spiel about reindeer herders. It's when someone asks, "is that a Lapphund?" when I do a double-take and die from shock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Some SBT swim like a brick. Ie they sink to the bottom and walk along like a submarine with legs. Never seen my brother move so fast, and get completely wet to save his submarine SBT who jumped in the dam chasing after all the swimming dogs. ACDx will swim out and steal tennis ball while Airdale and Kelpie x are arguing with each other over who gets to fetch the tennis ball... SBT submarine - never even gets near the tennis ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snout Girl Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) No, Sally is not an Aussie Shepherd- or a Koolie- or an Aussie Shepherd x Koolie ;) - she is a merle border collie. yes, they do exist. and yes, she is a purebred. and before you ask, she is desexed, so no, she cant be mated with your gorgeous bc x kelpie x labradoodle. I understand everyone you know wants a puppy from said cross but we got Sally as a pet, not a disposable breeding machine avaialble to every tom, dick, or harry. No, she is not blind because she has one half blue eye its quite common in merles. Pugs are not stupid- quite the opposite actually. Bert is all set to start competing in obedience trials in 6 months or so. No, my pug didnt run into a parked car/get hit in the face with a cricket bat etc. and no, he is not so ugly he is cute, he is just a spunk Edited April 28, 2010 by bertandsally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogee Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 That Salukis ARE allowed to have a couple of ribs showing and a little of the of their hip/pin bones poking out...they're hunting sighthounds and are built in that svelte manner for a reason ;) They're also tough as nails, full on rough when they want to be, and have been used as efficient desert hunters (killing gazelle and other prey) for centuries....all which of belies their elegant, dainty and fabulous supermodel appearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayly Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 They aren't Australian, and they aren't border collies. ;) They're not 'long haired GSDs' LOL - I have had people ask me if i've shaved Sophie! Because she's not fluffy enough to be a German Sheperd? Or asked me what she's crossed with to not be blacker. Sigh. SHES A PEDIGREE GERMAN SHEPERD! And no, Chase's blue eye does not make him a Husky. Lol. Get this one too! Holly HAS to have Husky in her. YES Border Collies can live happily in suburbia! They do not need acres and acres to run around on. Trust me mine live on acreage and spend their lives lounging around the house! Same as Aussies! But my Aunty is dead set that I'm cruel and Holly is un-happy because she's not on a farm. Cause my aunty knows so much about dogs... They aren't Australian, and they aren't border collies. I agree with this Gayle, and also add... No, I didn't chop off half her tail (she has a long bob tail) No, she is not a husky cross dalmation ! (merle with blue eyes!) Yes, she can see out of her blue eyes... what colour are yours! Blue? Can you see fine? I get all of the above with Holly too Nik. Dalmatians smile - not all, but many do. A dally smile is not a snarl of a sign of aggression, they do it when happy or sometimes when caught being naughty... look for the madly wagging tail Forge doesn't really smile but I can induce one if I wipe under his eye in a certain way I love Dally smiles! Aussies smile too! Lots!First off most people don't know what either of my dogs are I have an Aussie, I've been asked why we docked her tail and am constantly telling people, including vets, she was born that way. People usually guess that she's a BC x Husky and I've had to argue with a few people about the fact she is not a Koolie, she is an Aussie. Understandable though as they really aren't all that common. People always comment on her markings (she is red merle) and want to know what breed she is. I find farmers are the worst for TELLING me Holly is a Koolie. It's like didn't you notice the extra coat, different head, more bone, oh and lack of tail? The Koolie question and the tail question are the most common I have found. I think if I had a black or red tri we would get more BC comments. I get lots of "oh isn't she pretty" comments though, and then when she rolls over on her back for belly scratches they comment on how sweet she is. So they make up for the dumb questions. And Ruby the Irish Terrier... she isn't a small Airedale, or a funny-coloured foxy. Neither is she a "Whiskey Terrier" WTF! LOL And the Lakeland next to her is full grown and is not a baby Irish. That really confuses people at the Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (cannibalgoldfish @ 27th Apr 2010 - 11:45 PM) *Despite what the books say, Shibas DO bark! Sometimes a great deal.... They are also particularly talented at screaming! Ah yes, but the books do mention that teeny little fact ;) This thread is turning into another upside down dogs thread Edited April 28, 2010 by cannibalgoldfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic oh lah Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 yes the ear thing ;) Also, a lot of greyhounds will not sit at all, it is not a naturally comfortable position for them, however most can be trained to sit with some patience I believe (I have actually never bothered with mine). And the teeth chattering thing they do, hard to describe.... Is that the "SNAP SNAP SNAP" in the air when they're excited to see you? It was quite frightening when he ran up to me doing that when i knew nothing about Grey's! lol. Oh - i'll never forget our neighbour i heard over the fence saying "they've got a friggin giant whippet over there and it's vicious!!!" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic oh lah Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 This thread is turning into another upside down dogs thread ;) What do you get when you have a Shiba Inu in your room on a -5degree morning in Dunedin in New Zealand? A fight for the blankets and prime position infront of the heater. This is Sookie - my aunt and uncles dog. After staying with them my husband was desperate for a Shiba - i said no way in hell, she's lovely, but MY GOD THE SCREAMING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie10 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Wheatens, despite being an Irish breed, don't like the rain (well mine don't!) They aren't labradoodles, or schnoodles or any other Oodle. They have a definate sense of humour and love to make you laugh. This includes putting their cold nose or wet beard on bare skin when you aren't paying them enough attention. They jump up when meeting you because they want to kiss your face to say hello. Ignoring them makes them think you haven't seen them, so they will double their efforts. If you bend down and say hello to them properly, they'll stop harrassing you. They are the best breed in the whole world ;) Mollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paptacular! Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 The correct way to pronounce papillon is pap-ee-yon. There are 2 different ear sets. Papillons have erect ears, and phalenes have the 'drop' ears. They are classed as separate breeds under FCI, but shown and classified as the same breed in Australia, the US and the UK. The 2 different ear sets can occur in the same litter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie10 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) Now I have Mr. Squiggle in my head going "Upside Down, Upside Down"! Did I just date myself? Edited April 28, 2010 by Mollie10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Awww. She is so cute NicGSDlover! I am lucky. I only have one screamer. The other is a pretty fine yodeller..... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Pet Peeves ;) It's pronounced Rott-wyler NOT Rott-wheeler or Rock-wheeler! In fact, if you want to be really correct, it's pronounced Rott-vyler. Calling my dog a Rottwheeler or Rockwheeler will cause my brain to explode! No, my dogs are not going to "turn" and suddenly become vicious. No, my dogs are not "minature" rottweilers because they are not HUGE like "your mates" "rockwheeler", which was apparently the size of a great dane. My dogs are actually the correct size. Other General Info Rottweilers love to lean on you, sit on you, or just be generally touching you. Yes, they do think they are lap dogs for their entire life... Rottweilers are not "barky" dogs, they typically bark very little, unless they are guarding or playing. If your rottweiler starts barking, it's a good idea to check it out because they don't bark without good reason. As well as being used for herding and guarding purposes, rottweilers were also once commonly used as draught dogs and would pull carts containing produce. As others have mentioned, rottweilers of the correct temperament are typically very good with children - in fact it's even mentioned in the breed standard Behaviour and character. Being good natured, placid in basic disposition and fond of children, he is very devoted, obedient, biddable and eager to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voloclydes Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 that's its not really a dumbmatain... or a dalstopuid...... the clown like antics get the dalstopid...as in hiding a 34kg dog behind a traffic cone... no you can't see him... why cause he can't see you. he likes to jump out and say boo! well i didn't know they were supposed to be till i taught him upteen dozen tricks... a lady that rescued them said hell if i can do that with leo in 8 mo... she will send all hers or personal training. they will do anything for the "right" reward in this house banana is the "right" reward. they can be bigish... people think of dallys as kelpie... or smaller. they are not really snappy, licky but not snappy. mine maybe not common... talks and talks and talks... woowing and chatting away. makes him great company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now