TerraNik Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Did you end up ruling Lappies out? No not entirely, I am just not sure if they are quite what I want. I know some with decent drive like Soaks but then all the other ones I've met have been quite mellow and low drive and I'm a bit worried about ending up with a coach-potato lappie Yeah, it's something to be wary of. It is very line dependent. My worst nightmare would be a low drive lappie Thanks so much for all the recs guys!Ooh what about a Pyr Shep!!!!!!!!! Do we have them in Oz?? Yep they were recently imported by Belengere in QLD. The first litter is coming up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 At the moment a working line ESS is probably appealing to me the most, I've never even considered them, but they seem quite lovely and on paper are ticking all my boxes. I know nothing at all about them though. TSD's video has me smitten as well! Thanks so much for all the recs guys!Ooh what about a Pyr Shep!!!!!!!!! Do we have them in Oz?? Yep they were recently imported by Belengere in QLD. The first litter is coming up soon. Ooooh exciting!! Love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 The Lappies i knew all worked beautifully. Their handler was good though. They have been on my wish list since I met them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Ooooh exciting!! Love them! I'd love to meet one (or several!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Yeah, it's something to be wary of. It is very line dependent. My worst nightmare would be a low drive lappie There is one at the club I occasionally train at. He's the most gorgeous and friendly dog, but way down the drive scale. English Toy Terrier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 With the Pry Sheps though.. they aren't an ANKC approved breed yet? Would that mean Huski can't compete with it as QLD limits associates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Keeshond - too hairy maybe? That's a thought -- plenty of drive but you might not like the grooming or the shedding... Though NO WHERE near as much as Sibes!! Not even on the same scale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) You can compete in QLD without pedigree dogs, but you can only register a dog on the limited associate register once or twice I believe. I will definitely look into Pyr Sheps! ETA: I like Keesies but yeah... not the coat (not when I have a Sibe - that's enough grooming, thank you!) Edited January 14, 2011 by huski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 With the Pry Sheps though.. they aren't an ANKC approved breed yet? Would that mean Huski can't compete with it as QLD limits associates? Yeah I guess that'd be a problem... That's crap that there are limits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 You can compete in QLD without pedigree dogs, but you can only register a dog on the limited associate register once or twice I believe. I will definitely look into Pyr Sheps! If you get one... I'm coming to visit!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 I thought you were coming to visit anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 English Toy Terrier? Too small - even the Manchester which is the bigger version of the ETT is only ~10kg, and if Huski doesn't like the look of the GP then there's no way she'll like MTs or ETTs, her loss :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 I can appreciate how other people would like them, they just aren't for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAX Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 My Daughter has a Brittany and he drives me nuts, he is ADD and I own two working breeds and a WL Mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 English Toy Terrier? Too small - even the Manchester which is the bigger version of the ETT is only ~10kg, and if Huski doesn't like the look of the GP then there's no way she'll like MTs or ETTs, her loss :D We have a couple of the Manchesters trialling in agility in Vic - sensational dogs, I love their enthusiasm for everything they do :D But I love my working breeds and that's what I will stick with. :D So I totally understand personal preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I can appreciate how other people would like them, they just aren't for me Yeah I know, just being a stirrer :D My Daughter has a Brittany and he drives me nuts, he is ADD and I own two working breeds and a WL Mal. Wow that's saying something :D and scares me off Brittany's which were high on my list :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I thought you were coming to visit anyway? Aww, you called my bluff. Yes... I am coming to visit anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Tollers are quite different to BC's, they are challenging, they are not super outgoing unless with their known people. The hair can be annoying. I just own sticky rollers. :D If you choose from drivey parents you will most likely get a high drive dog. The don't like to be asked to repeat things over and over, but you drive train so that's not an issue. If you get one that ends up with a long back that may be a problem for agility though. Geordie is really a very quiet dog apart from a certain time of the day when the birds are roosting. Girl Vizsla? Welsh springer? I'm sure you could manage a well chosen Kelpie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I didn't think we had Pyr Sheps here - cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm another pleased to see Pyr Sheps in Australia. I would LOVE to see some in the flesh. My husband just informed me there is no room for another dog, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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