mita Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 My less that 10 second Info grab, had a funny ending the other day. When I want both my Tibbies to come.....I call: 'Tibetans!'. I did that the other day when we had a visitor. Visitor: 'What are they?' Me: 'They're spaniels from Tibet.' Visitor (seriously): 'Aren't they clever. They know where they come from!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Whippet - poor man's greyhound. Bred by English coal miners to put a bunny in the cooking pot and to race for prize money on Sundays" A sprinter, very little body fat and need to be inside dogs" No, not skinny - how many fat athletes do you see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 When I walk Diesel and Kaos together. Me: No they are not related, they are different breeds, one is a German Shepherd, the other one is a Kelpie - not a German Shepherd puppy. Yes they are the same colour, German Shepherds come in several colours. No Kelpies are not normally that tall - he is just a big one! Yes they are both friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog geek Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 My Afghans: Yes, they *are* Afghans, how clever of you to know! Yes, they are both Afghans, but you don't often see them in this grey colour. Actually, they are far too *smart* to do tricks, they believe it is demeaning... In fact, no, they can go a couple of weeks without seeing a brush when clipped off like this - although you do have to watch for change of seasons, you need to thoroughly brush them at least once a week. No, they eat very little, they are "good doers" and especially when you feed good quality dry food, it is amazingly cost efficient! Bye, no, not at all, I *love* sharing my dogs with people. To Children: Why, certainly you may pat my dogs, they *love* cuddles from children - and you are very clever to have asked me first. No, not a poodle/oodle - they are Afghan Hounds. Yes, they are big! But they love to cuddle on the lounge, they are like big fluffy cushions. Yes, they can do tricks: Bluey does Sit, and Speak, and Drop. Miffy does Stand There And Look Beautiful. No, I am afraid you may not take one for a walk, they are *very* strong and I would hate for you to get pulled off your feet. Bye, thankyou for having such lovely manners with my dogs, they really enjoyed meeting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadbury Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 My less that 10 second Info grab, had a funny ending the other day. When I want both my Tibbies to come.....I call: 'Tibetans!'. I did that the other day when we had a visitor. Visitor: 'What are they?' Me: 'They're spaniels from Tibet.' Visitor (seriously): 'Aren't they clever. They know where they come from!' :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwioz Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 "Like Toto from Wizard of Oz" :laugh: It helps to have a famous counterpart!! I've found on the whole though since moving back to nz cairns are more well known over here and I see them more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chequeredblackdog Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 My Afghans: Yes, they *are* Afghans, how clever of you to know! Yes, they are both Afghans, but you don't often see them in this grey colour. Actually, they are far too *smart* to do tricks, they believe it is demeaning... In fact, no, they can go a couple of weeks without seeing a brush when clipped off like this - although you do have to watch for change of seasons, you need to thoroughly brush them at least once a week. No, they eat very little, they are "good doers" and especially when you feed good quality dry food, it is amazingly cost efficient! Bye, no, not at all, I *love* sharing my dogs with people. To Children: Why, certainly you may pat my dogs, they *love* cuddles from children - and you are very clever to have asked me first. No, not a poodle/oodle - they are Afghan Hounds. Yes, they are big! But they love to cuddle on the lounge, they are like big fluffy cushions. Yes, they can do tricks: Bluey does Sit, and Speak, and Drop. Miffy does Stand There And Look Beautiful. No, I am afraid you may not take one for a walk, they are *very* strong and I would hate for you to get pulled off your feet. Bye, thankyou for having such lovely manners with my dogs, they really enjoyed meeting you. BEST trick EVER! :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktig Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I have a black mini Schnauzer and the conversation often goes like this: Person Is that a Scottie Me No he is a Schnauzer Person I have never seen a black one Me They come in 3 colours and 3 sizes Person Are you sure? Me Yes Person He looks like a Scottie Me No-he is German I have a black & Silver mini Schnauzer and I have this same conversation at least once a week! :) Always makes me laugh when they ask me if I'm sure I know what breed my dog is, or if I hear them telling their friend/partner quietly as they walk away "he really is a scottie you know..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brintey Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Pyrs: If the dog is there, it's "You know those Maremmas that guard the sheep? This is the french version." Or if I am describing them to someone (and this comment is especially for Espinay2 http://www.dolforums.com.au/public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) "Imagine a giant white golden retriever." Leos: With Leos the name intrigues people, so most of my 10 second summation is: "Leonbergers. From a town called Leonberg. In Germany. Bred to look like the lion on the town flag." People who are dog-savvy always want to know what they were bred for - although they are suitable for a variety of tasks, they were bred essentially as pets, so I always say "the designer dogs of the 1830s, bred so little girls in Victorian dresses could lounge against them in paintings..." No one ever asks me strange questions about my greyhound, everyone seems to know what she is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 And just so my Welsummer chooks don't feel left out: You know the red rooster on the Kellogg's Cornflakes packet? Yep, a Welsummer :) And the prehistoric looking ones are Rhode Island Whites. No, a different breed from the Rhode Island Reds. But if you cross them you get an Isa Brown! Mmmm, not too sure about that. I've always heard that an Isa is from a RIR and White Leghorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yes, they can do tricks: Bluey does Sit, and Speak, and Drop. Miffy does Stand There And Look Beautiful. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Thinking about this after the thread on breed misidentification. When I'm out walking or at an Aggie show where the punters are walking around I sometimes get asked what my dogs are. I say they are Salukis and if I get a blank look then I say "You know how greyhounds are the sprinters of the dog world? Well, Salukis are the cross country runners". That usually keeps people happy. I occasionally resort to "greyhounds with ponytails" when talking to kids, but as a smooth owner I always feel a bit guilty about that shorthand. So what's your quick explanation? I have learned to keep it really short, as attention spans are short, and given many peoples issues with all things Arab, I don't get into the country of origin unless the person clearly wants to chat. Weirdly enough there is something about the name that makes many people think they are Japanese. EFS There is NO short explanation, the name always takes three goes, then its minutes explaining the breed in very short detail !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 And just so my Welsummer chooks don't feel left out: You know the red rooster on the Kellogg's Cornflakes packet? Yep, a Welsummer :) And the prehistoric looking ones are Rhode Island Whites. No, a different breed from the Rhode Island Reds. But if you cross them you get an Isa Brown! Mmmm, not too sure about that. I've always heard that an Isa is from a RIR and White Leghorn. Wouldn't surprise me in the least that I'm wrong about that :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Pyrenean Mountain Dog - standard replies include the following: "They live with the sheep and protect them from predators" "They were bred in the French Pyrenees mountains to protect sheep from wolves and bears" "The French cousin of the Maremma" (if they have mentioned the Maremma) "They bark, dig, shed a lot, like to escape and can't be trusted off lead...but we love them anyway" :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) Or if I am describing them to someone (and this comment is especially for Espinay2 :laugh: ) "Imagine a giant white golden retriever." You are gonna die....... :p :laugh: Edited April 20, 2012 by espinay2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySoaringMagpie Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) Or if I am describing them to someone (and this comment is especially for Espinay2 :laugh: ) "Imagine a giant white golden retriever." You are gonna die....... :p: :laugh: :rofl: Edited April 20, 2012 by SkySoaringMagpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshman Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 My less that 10 second Info grab, had a funny ending the other day. When I want both my Tibbies to come.....I call: 'Tibetans!'. I did that the other day when we had a visitor. Visitor: 'What are they?' Me: 'They're spaniels from Tibet.' Visitor (seriously): 'Aren't they clever. They know where they come from!' Love this :laugh: made me giggle..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajtek Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Akita It's a japanese bear hunting dog ...Bear hunting? Yep, he's doing a great job too. A haven't seen a bear since we brought him home. :) Those who want to know more usually get the potted history of the breed, but most are happy with just the above snapshot. Love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 with the saints its - "if you don't like spit and hair this breed is not for you" Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donski Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 "He's a bull terrier - but a mini. No he's not a pit bull, they look quite different, separate breed altogher. Big sook. Yes, they can be but its about how they're raised and socialised. Very loyal to humans" 'NO HE'S NOT A PITBULL" I sometimes yell as I hear them mumuring on the opposite side of the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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