Dogsrawesome Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I just thought dogzonline would have the right information. I dont actually know ive never owned a spaniel breed In case you were wondering why I seem to contradict that information, the Brittany isn't a spaniel. Its a utility gundog. They are far lower maintenance than a spaniel. Much less hair and far less troublesome ears. I know the brittany isnt a spaniel i watched a show on them :D, i just thought they had a similar coat type to spaniels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'd not rate any Spaniel as "low maintenance" in the grooming department. Most are professionally groomed. Those that arent' tend to look like woolly mammoths. Whippets are fine with cats they know if socialised with cats. A strange cat that runs, on the other hand, is fair game for many. Most Whippets I know aren't soft or timid dogs.. BUT they've been extensively socialised. That said, they don't deal well with being yelled at or jerked around. I think its time you headed out for a dog show Haven!! My guess is you'll see breeds that you may not have considered. Was going to say the same thing. Mine are around cats with no problems and Lewis even sniffed a loose Guinea pig's bottom and when it ran I thought oh no it's a gonna. Nope when I roared leave it, he did, and moved away with Rommi to watch me diving around like a loonie trying to catch all escapee's! Mine are also around sheep, cattle and horses. So training and socialisation helps you achieve what it is you need to. Mine play pretty rough and yes they are softer than my Dobe or the Stafford and if you yell they don't like it much, but I would not class them as timid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Whippets/Greyhounds/Tollers etc I thought might not be good with other animals, such as cats? My sister's toller-x is excellent with her cats, & with my dog and cats when she comes to visit, but then again, she deliberately picked the least driven pup in the litter. Not sure how a purebred toller would be, hopefully the toller people can help with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Trust me, this ain't a timid dog.. here's Howie heading into water after his kong wubba! Edited May 15, 2011 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Whippets/Greyhounds/Tollers etc I thought might not be good with other animals, such as cats? The right grey can be fine around other dogs even small fluffies and cats. We have recently taken on a rescue grey and she is wonderful around our fluffies - we have cats and a tiny (4kg) rescue dog who is short on manners though he is slowly getting there. Our girl is on the smaller size so will be around 27kgs when she gets to the right weight - she is currently a couple of kilos under weight. Very sweet, gentle dog that is very smart and easy to train. I have a friend in Canada whose mum breeds Tollers and she regularly has them in her home without problem and she is a raggie breeder. Some one has already commented on whippets with small animals. Goodluck in your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Whippets/Greyhounds/Tollers etc I thought might not be good with other animals, such as cats? My sister's toller-x is excellent with her cats, & with my dog and cats when she comes to visit, but then again, she deliberately picked the least driven pup in the litter. Not sure how a purebred toller would be, hopefully the toller people can help with that. Tollers have a fairly high prey drive but there would be plenty of Tollers living with cats. Just depends on the dog, I wouldn't trust either of my older two with a cat as they have not had any positive interaction with cats (and yet are fine with rats as they were raised with them ;) but my 10 month old has met a few friendly cats and isn't interested in them. The warnings are mainly to keep propective owners aware that Tollers are a high drive breed Just re-read the thread, and they may shed too much for you....I wouldn't know what to liken their shed rate too though, I've always thought they shed a normal amount for a medium length coat to shed Haven, there is a fairly big dog show happening 28/29th May at Bulla, not sure what area of Melbourne you are from....but we will be there and you can meet my three if you want to meet some Tollers :D Edited May 15, 2011 by tollersowned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Timid isn't exactly what I mean when I say soft, or not entirely. Most of the whippets I've met have been fairly solid in terms of temperament but very sensitive in other ways. I don't think there is anything bad about them, I'm just not sure they're what I'm looking for, and they're smaller again than I would like. I will check them out though! In fairness I'm no expert when it comes to sighthounds particularly, and could well have been getting my whippets and IGs confused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Don't disregard the BT, i have owned many, and not one was dodgy with other dogs I recently got a 3 year old female from a breeder, and my criteria was it had to be good with other dogs, i have another 2 dogs ,and kids, and we meet lots of dogs. She is perfect, she has had 2 dogs rush at her and have a go ,and just stood there. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to the breeder again, ( they are looking for pet homes for 2 atm ;) ) I aso second getting a black grey, wearing a muzzle puts people off for a start lovely dogs. My wei used to be imposing too, but must admit they don't look the same with a full tail. I walk a gsd, and a couple of rotties sometimes, and they certainly make people cross the road Cattle dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Cattle dog is a no way for me, for entirely emotive reasons. I've met one or two well bred examples that were exceptional in terms of temperament but other than that my experience with them as a breed, using the term loosely, has not been pleasant. I'm well aware that those dogs were the result of poor breeding, lack of socialisation and no training but it's a prejudice strong enough to prevent me from ever owning one Juice, would you share or PM me the breeder? In fact, can anyone who knows of a breeder of one of the breeds I am considering that they would highly recommend I'd love to hear about them. Personal recommendation will be a big plus in choosing a breeder and if it comes down to a few breeds to choose from the breeder themselves may be the deciding factor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ker Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Since the change in size, I would say a male lappie. They are the consummate kids dog! Mine adores my kids, over me. She is very dog social and even likes cats. Actually she loves everyone and everything so she is no good as a guard dog. They come in a HUGE array of colours. Temperament is second to none. They do shed, but only once a year. The hair gets caught in their guard hairs and needs to be brushed out so it doesn't matt, but a good rake brush makes quick work of it. Another bonus is they don't tend to smell doggy, even when they haven't been bathed for a while. I haven't met a lappie owner who isn't head over heels and doesn't want another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Aussie Bulldog ?I like the look of them;don't know much about them though. Are they a proper breed yet? What about an english springer spaniel i love the brittany i met a few at the brisbane Ekka they seem like lovely dogs It looks like they are heading towards it.They may have a different name then.I like Springer and brittany .What would be the grooming requirements for them ?Thanks. The Brittany has a lot less coat and is less maintenance than a Springer and there is no clipping etc required for a pet, doesn't mean you can't do it but it isnt necessary. The best thing to have handy with a brittany is a good wire comb as well as a brush and make sure that you comb the feathering, the hair behind the ears and the hair between the toes as this is where they will get knots, but it is very easy to do and if done reguarly doesn't take long at all. Sound temperament, good with children (under supervision) - yes No tendency or predisposition for dog aggression - yes Looks (ie as a deterrent) - no, more likely to attract positive attention haha Size - medium Low shedding/grooming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Aussie Bulldog ?I like the look of them;don't know much about them though. Are they a proper breed yet? What about an english springer spaniel i love the brittany i met a few at the brisbane Ekka they seem like lovely dogs It looks like they are heading towards it.They may have a different name then.I like Springer and brittany .What would be the grooming requirements for them ?Thanks. The Brittany has a lot less coat and is less maintenance than a Springer and there is no clipping etc required for a pet, doesn't mean you can't do it but it isnt necessary. The best thing to have handy with a brittany is a good wire comb as well as a brush and make sure that you comb the feathering, the hair behind the ears and the hair between the toes as this is where they will get knots, but it is very easy to do and if done reguarly doesn't take long at all. Sound temperament, good with children (under supervision) - yes No tendency or predisposition for dog aggression - yes Looks (ie as a deterrent) - no, more likely to attract positive attention haha Size - medium Low shedding/grooming i like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Me too! They and the Boxer are winning at the moment, although I'm giving consideration to an Aussie too. Can anyone recommend breeders of these? I've pulled a few I like off the DOL listings, but I'd love to hear any personal recommendations, even if they were not from a long term DOLer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Another bonus is they don't tend to smell doggy, even when they haven't been bathed for a while. Mine smells like dead animal on a regular basis, though! He has a talent for finding revolting things to roll in/eat. I think the coat is pretty high maintenance. Mostly mine only sheds twice a year, but he needs brushing every few days and when he gets the runs it's pretty awful. I find long, black hairs in all sorts of unlikely places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgiew Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Found this list of "Top ten breeds for families with young children" Golden retriever;Labrador;Poodle;Irish setter;Vizsla;Newfoundland;Collie;Bull terrier;Beagle; Bulldog. Of these .I like vizslas and bullterriers. What are smooth collies like for shedding ?..... Forgot to mention the Brittany sounds great. Edited May 17, 2011 by budgiew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 haven, did you see the suggestion of a Ridgeback? I like that idea. Every one of them I have met has been really nice dogs. If you like Aussies, I know one breeder I'd recommend. She is lovely and health tests all of her dogs. Kate from Rozate here in Vic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Thanks Kirty, I have Rozate on my list now A RR is on the larger side of what I would prefer and although I do like them there are other breeds I would probably choose first. Any more recommendations for breeders of the Boxer, Brittany or Aussie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) What about a Viszla? The Wirehair babies are sooooo squeee!! The smooth Viszlas are gorgeous too though. ETA: The ones I have met have been smaller than a GSP and they always seem like lovely, calm dogs. Breed info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizsla Here are some photos of Wireys: http://www.google.com.au/search?q=hungarian+wirehaired+vizsla&hl=en&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=rp7XTb-nDYKovQPSxsWsBw&ved=0CDMQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=630 Edited May 21, 2011 by Kirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsu chan Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) Smoothies (aka Smooth Collies) do shed a bit but less than a lab and it tends to be seasonal. A good scrub over with a hound mit, a rubber curry comb or a slicker once a week would really help with that though. My rough only gets 35 minutes of grooming a week and I'm a bit neurotic about hair on the carpet. They have lovely temperaments but more full on than the roughs and they tend to be bolder too. They can be barkers though. I'm baised I think they're lovely, very gentle obliging dogs. That damned nose though is into everything, you'll never unpack a bag or wrap a present in peace again. Can suggest a lovely breeder too. Edited May 23, 2011 by Natsu chan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 All the Aussies I've met have had great temperaments and they haven't been bouncing off the walls - great dogs. I've met a few collies and, unfortunately, all the ones that I've met have had very questionable temps - very nervy. A friend bought one from a very highly regarded registered breeder and he is very weak nerved (he was well socialised and she is a wonderful dog owner). This is a dog that falls to pieces if someone talks in a semi-loud voice in a different room! I'm sure there are wonderful collies out there, but I'd make sure I met lots and lots of the breeders dogs and I'd do a few of the puppy-selection tests to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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