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Labrador Retriever Pictures / Re: Derby Killed a Snake!!
« on: July 11, 2006, 07:15:13 am »
Speaking of stuffing, Wyatt pooped some out this morning.  This is not dangerous is it? 

Not as dangerous as vicious Derby the magnificent snake killer, right? 

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Pointer Discussions & Pictures / Re: Sweet Gauge is now Trouble Maker Gauge
« on: July 11, 2006, 07:10:41 am »
When did the cute little puppy stage end?  I'm in the cute little puppy stage and I like it!

Gauge's puppy picture reminds me of Wyatt-

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Groans, Gripes, Brags & Boasts / Re: HUGE VENT!!
« on: July 11, 2006, 05:46:30 am »
Quote from: newflvr on July 10, 2006, 09:55:16 pm
I agree with doggylover on that, but I have to say how impressed I am with how both you and Gunther handled that nightmare.  The kid DIDN'T get eaten....or even bit!  HUGE success.  The mother was the biggest idiot in the whole situation!  SHE should have had the kid on down-stay! 

Congrats to you for surviving!!! and to have a dog that would listen and obey even though he's being challenged like that!!!

WOW!!!  Three cheers!!!

I agree totally.  Great way to handle the situation.

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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Have you heard of this (non dog related...>)
« on: July 11, 2006, 05:39:33 am »
I think almost any diet works, as long as you stick to it.  Ah, there's the rub!  It works for a couple of weeks, and then you get bored with it, and then you're right back where you started.

I have been on Atkins for 4 years.  It's an atrocious diet (unless you are a dog!), but it fits what I like.  It was very hard to give up the potatoes, cereal, corn, pasta, bread, etc., etc., but it allowed my to eat all the meat I wanted (big meat eater), and when I followed it correctly, all my blood work, which was already pretty good, actually improved.

Weight Watchers is probably the best; also South Beach, but they are all about portion control, my arch nemesis.  No portion control on Atkins, I can eat half a pound of bacon and not even blink.

The absolute best thing about it is, once I am on it faithfully for awhile, I can gradually add some carbs.  I save up all my carbs for daily dark chocolate, and can do so without gaining weight!

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Puppy breath! At last!
« on: July 07, 2006, 08:28:57 pm »
Well, here he is folks.  I am pleased to introduce Wyatt Earp, Jasper's new little brother (more like great-grandson).  We found a reputable breeder up in Quebec, scrounged up some extra cash, and drove up and back on July 3.  He will be nine weeks old tomorrow.  I will post pics when I get a digital camera (of Jasper, too, for that matter).

Thank you, everyone, for helping with breed advice, breeder advice, and all the rest.

He is a Wirehaired Poining Griffon and already has a little moustache.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: reputable breeders on pupcity.com?
« on: June 30, 2006, 01:19:26 pm »
Why a bearded pup?  I don't know, because my husband is weird?  They are awfully cute.  As I continue my research, it seems like the wirehaired pointing griffon is a better bet, tempermentwise, than the German wirehaired pointer.  We have known several German shorthaired pointer and they were very friendly (yeah!), but very hyper (not yeah!).  I know all puppies are hyper, but I was hoping for calmness after a couple of years.  I'm still learning and a spinone is still our first choice.

I know $1500 is a drop in the bucket for many dogs, but that's probably about what we spend in vet's bills over the lifetime of each of our past dogs.  We do take good care of them, we just have been lucky as far as health, plus, we've never started with a puppy.  We keep taking in older dogs with hard luck stories (which is why we are now wanting a pup).

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Someone explain Dogster to me please
« on: June 30, 2006, 10:52:22 am »
I just signed Jasper up for Dogster.  I had to use a generic pic for my dog, but he does look exactly like that.  I have found that there are many dogs for adoption up on Dogster and that you can "corral" them into a group to look at.  That's pretty cool-

I signed up less than an hour ago and I already have four requests.  I think it's a little weird that people would respond so quickly.  I worry that I'm signing my life/identity away when I agree to be pals.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: reputable breeders on pupcity.com?
« on: June 30, 2006, 10:39:48 am »
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Critical question: Are you planning on hunting/trialing with this puppy? 

(Because NAVDA refers to hunt tests; you're looking at a kennel of dogs that are being bred with hunt tests and acutal hunting in mind, just in case you're not aware!)

Field line GSP's can be pretty hard driving dogs, particularly if you're not going to be hunt-training them and have to find some other activity to distract them from their birding instincts. 

If you're planning on hunt training him, pm me.  One of the magazines I work on is Gun Dog, and be glad to send you some back issues (including this years puppy issue!) of Gun Dog from out of my back stock to help you get started with the training thing.

So much for reassurance, can anyone spell "disappointment?"  I know it's a good price, but I was hoping the more common gun dogs weren't that much.

To top it off (and relating to NoDogNow's post), I have been looking for a rescue that might be given up because it is gun shy.  I want a family pet, remember.  When I mentioned to my husband that some of the Spinone breeders strongly wanted someone who would hunt the dog, he responded, "Fantastic-I'd love to do that!"  Go figure.  I've been married 15 years to this guy and thought he only liked deer hunting.  Or more accurately, going to deer hunting camp.  I've never actually received venison out of this set up.  So, yes, I guess we are interested in a birdy pup.  Is there such a thing as a non-aggressive, mild energy, hunter????  Oh, yes, and let's not forget, with a beard?

Ohhh, I'll never get a dog!  I thought wives were supposed to be the hard ones to please.

P.S.  NoDogNow, if anything works out, I will pm you for hunting info-

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / reputable breeders on pupcity.com?
« on: June 29, 2006, 05:07:08 pm »
Can someone please give me some reassurance? 

I have been searching for a puppy for six or more months now.  My husband wants a spinone (I have mentioned this elsewhere on this board).  I did a lot of research, emailed a lot of people, and found a woman who would have pups ready in the northeast when I could train one (end of June- I work the school calendar).  We spoke several times and I felt really good.  Unfortunately, when we got around to price, it turned out to be too much ($1200-1500).  I sadly told her I could not afford one of her pups (after I saw the pictures, oh I almost died!) and started searching all over again.  Alas, the few breeders with pups ready all want $1200-$2000.

I talked my husband into looking at thier "cousins" (German Wire-haired pointers, Cesky Fousaks sp?, Wire pointing griffons, basically anything large and scruffy w/a beard).  Thier personalities aren't quite as perfect for us as the spinone (good w/all kids, non-territorial), but close enough. 

We had a few close calls on petfinder, but it always fell through.  Thousands of great dogs, but not too many perfect puppies on there.  We already have an older rescue and we now want a baby.

I have found NAVDA German Wirehiared Pointer puppies for sale on a site called pupcity.  The breeder is out of Champion, Michigan.  He wants $250 - 400 per pup.  We would be responsible for shipping or transport.  This, I can afford. 

Please let me know if you have heard anything, even if what you heard was, "Yeah, it was okay."  Then I will at least know it's not some sort of death trap for dogs.

If I don't find something to bring into the house this week or next, it will be too late for me to break the dog in before returning to school.  I may have to wait another year. 

Thank you for any advice you can give-


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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Nebolish??
« on: June 18, 2006, 08:13:32 am »
Has anyone heard of this type of mastiff?  They seem wonderful and are so pretty.  Does anyone know about temperment?

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: big and non-aggressive: top picks
« on: June 18, 2006, 08:11:49 am »
There is a wealth of information pouring in.  I read dog books and web sites, but there is nothing like personal opinions to round it out and make it real. 

My kids have been rasied with dogs and are fine-I'm more concerned with strangers out on the street or coming over for visits.  You never know how someone else's kids are going to react and I'm looking for a dog who has a relaxed manner so we could have time to lead away anyone who is not so wonderful. 

I have a couple extra questions I will post separately, but I can never get enough info on temperment, so if there is anything else, please add.

Oh, and thank you for those of you who have also suggested "out there" breeds I have not seriously considered.


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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / big and non-aggressive: top picks
« on: June 17, 2006, 10:19:55 am »
Hi all,

I'm looking for opinions.

1) What are the least non-agressive breeds out there?  Breeds that love everyone, including children, strangers on the street, or people walking in the front door unannounced.

2) Which breeds are not high-energy?  Breeds that would be fine with a couple of walks a day and lots of indoor playtime and romping vs. breeds that are jogging companions or get into trouble because of boredom.

3) Which breeds do not shed or drool heavily?

Now, does anyone have any large-size picks that combine all three traits?  Shedding and drooling are the least important, but we are trying to be realistic about our future together.   

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Bad news tonight...Rosie.
« on: June 11, 2006, 10:51:12 am »
This is tragic on so many different levels I don't even know what to say.  Just know that people who don't even know you are feeling for you, your dog, and your family.

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Mixed Breed Discussion / Re: anyone know much about Doodles?
« on: May 20, 2006, 06:27:57 am »
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it's not possible to breed doodle to doodle so there is no way to have a breed standard

I get the "too expensive for a mutt" argument, but why can't you breed doodles to doodles?  I believe it--I just don't get it.  Can anybody explain it to me?

As for my two cents, I have seen and played with several doodles and they were all sweet.  But then again, I see most dogs (like everyone else here) through rose-colored glasses.

Good luck with whatever you end up with!

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: For those who had their dogs before their skin kids
« on: May 17, 2006, 05:26:28 pm »
We also did the baby blanket thing.  I truly think it helps.  We did it for both kids, come to think of it.  He was wonderful, even though he took a back seat after that.

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