silentchild Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 A few years ago when Emma was undergoing hydrotherapy for her surgery, one of the things she had to do was walk on an underwater treadmill. As the water filled up the tank, she started lifting one leg up rather pointedly and the lady looking after us told me that it was a very Rottweiller thing to do in water. I had no idea! This has led me to wonder since then - are there any other breed specific quirks that exist? Not just for Rotties, but all other breeds as well. I had no idea about the Rottie leg-lifting in water.. I would love to know if there are any more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMAK Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) i'm trying to think of some quirks, but i think ours dogs are very individual in their funny quirks except all i can think of is a herding instinct? Edited February 25, 2011 by catherine.b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 This fascinates me! My Vallhund is verrrrry touch sensitive. He goes weak at the knees and throws his head back in ecstasy when you scratch his back. This was very cool to me, as my mother's Vallhund does the same thing. I thought it was just him! I always ask Vallhund owners if their dogs love a brush or a scratch. Haven't had anything other than "YES!" yet. I wonder if is for some purpose or if it's a funny side-effect of other selective breeding? My Lappie has a bird obsession. He is just so excited by birds. I am not sure what his motivation is, but he just seems to want to get close to them. He used to bark at the magpies when he was a puppy and they would come and sit in trees above him. He so badly wanted them to come down. I have since been told that it's common for Lapphunds to have an odd fascination with birds. Kinda odd for a reindeer herding breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RANDCMOORE31 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I've had two maltese - and both hate having their front feet touched or held. They pull them away repeatedly. My groomer says it's quite common with maltese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycat Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Deerhounds lean against people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 bullies "moon walk" or 'trance". all mine except this one have done it, very odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 OES also have to lean on you I can't think of any quirks for Wei's or ES... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 My ACDx is very good at ducking and dodging fast moving anything - other dogs, people trying to pat her or catch her etc. She also likes to herd with her mouth. Ie we do an about turn obedience move and she puts her mouth on my thigh and herds me. Doesn't hurt but it's a bit rude. She used to nip ankles of anything moving including joggers, other dogs, bicycles, and cars. Kept her distance from the tractor mower tho. Just ran circles barking at it. She does that a lot - anything new or weird to her - she runs around it in circles - just out of reach and barks her head off at it. Ranger, gardener, lady on beach with umbrella, cat, umbrella on beach, washed up bit of tree trunk on the beach, sunbakers... And she seems quite fearless ie will approach anything. Deerhound, Rottweilers, Cows, Horses, snakes, water, tractor mowers, model air planes, kite boarders, possums etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Most Samoyeds Ive known seem to love their bellies rubbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareyJ Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 GSPs point - it amazed us when our 10 week old gsp pointed at the cat the first time they met! They are also very vocal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumtoshelley Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 My Shelley actually likes to duck dive in the water eg put her whole head and body underwater. She also loves to be brushed,have her ears cleaned. Giving her medication is easy she actually eats the tablet without having to hide it in food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirst_goldens Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Leonbergers lean.. giving them the nickname - Lean`on`burgers hahaha Goldens... well water babies anyone?? hahaha and of course retrieving! same goes with labs i would be worried if the retrievers didnt do these things though bahaha I work in a kenela nd i love watching how a german shepherd works in the pack - we run the dogs in social groups.. the shepherd will ALWAYS be right at my side... then when i growl at anojher dog for misbehaving if they dont stop the sheppie goes in and tells them off again for me them bam back to my heel... not trained just clever hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkabull Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) bullies "moon walk" or 'trance". all mine except this one have done it, very odd Yes both of mine and my SIL's dog all used to do it! Also every dobe I've known loves to have their ears rubbed and will groan in pleasure when getting it done. Both my Dobes (past and present) love to bite the water coming out of the hose. Edited February 25, 2011 by dobesrock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Most pugs I know (the ones that don't have a double curl) will straighten their tails when they're feeling a bit flat. And they tuck their butts under when they do zoomies. It's so cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumtoshelley Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Leonbergers lean.. giving them the nickname - Lean`on`burgers hahahaGoldens... well water babies anyone?? hahaha and of course retrieving! same goes with labs i would be worried if the retrievers didnt do these things though bahaha I work in a kenela nd i love watching how a german shepherd works in the pack - we run the dogs in social groups.. the shepherd will ALWAYS be right at my side... then when i growl at anojher dog for misbehaving if they dont stop the sheppie goes in and tells them off again for me them bam back to my heel... not trained just clever hehehe Shelley isn't much of a retriever lol she will will only fetch things 2 times then walks away. My mum's golden Buddy he will fetch 24/7 if you allow him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Australian Shepherds grin....well some of them do. It's a breed specific trait. Some of them also shake when excited or focussed.....their whole rear end shivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Tollers are well known for sleeping on their back. All three of mine do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) GSPs point - it amazed us when our 10 week old gsp pointed at the cat the first time they met! They are also very vocal. You would hope that your GSP points seeings they are bred too Both my pointers snorkle in water as do a fair few I know. They also had smells and sprays and will rub themselves all over the ground to get the smell away. Edited February 25, 2011 by Nevafollo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 My Goldie loves to bring things to us in her mouth. Shoes in particular can be found in far flung areas in the house. Never chews them and rarely drops them, just must have something to carry. She loves water and birds & does jog with me, but would rather not go so far if she had a choice! And she is a snuggle bum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Danes are known for being leaners, sleeping on their backs and backing up and sitting on the couch, your knee etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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