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Thread ID: 11100 | Posts: 12 | Started: 2003-11-16
2003-11-16 04:03 | User Profile
Need part watch dog, but a mellow type dog. I'm looking at hound mixes and foxhounds. They don't seem to bark too bad if not in a pack. Any suggestions. Is going to the shelter a major pain in the a**. Some of those humane society women act sort of crazy...wanting to inspect where the dog's going to live, etc. I have ot get a home inspection to get a dog from the pound?
2003-11-16 06:49 | User Profile
Labs and Shepherds are good, especially the Labs.
2003-11-16 09:03 | User Profile
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2003-11-16 14:44 | User Profile
Labs are great dogs, but pisspoor watchdogs. My next dog will be a heeler. Had one before. They live a long time, seldom have ailments like hip displasia, have low vet bills, are intelligent and obedient. I currently have an Australian Shepard, which has similar characteristics, but the long hair makes them unsuitable for Texas. Since you will be putting up with this companion for a long time, it's worth it to pay $200 or whatever and get one with papers and observe it beforehand in a sane environment, instead of a pound with all the distractions.
Fixed females have less tendency to wander or get in fights with other dogs.
2003-11-17 00:09 | User Profile
TD: lol
Travis: Been wondering where you were. I like the size, temperment, color, etc of heelers. I was afraid they might chase livestock, and I can't have that. I might revist that idea. I like a good mellow hound too.
It's a shame what's happening to animal shelters. I think the PETA mindset is taking over and ruining the Humane Society.
2003-11-17 00:59 | User Profile
Golden Labradors and German Shepherds are my favorite dogs.
2003-11-18 16:33 | User Profile
To Texas Dissident, That thing isn't a real dog, right? It's a toy from the mall?
2003-11-18 16:37 | User Profile
[QUOTE=Mack]To Texas Dissident, That thing isn't a real dog, right? It's a toy from the mall?[/QUOTE]
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wintermute gave me the heads-up on that site way back when, so don't blame me.
2003-11-18 17:50 | User Profile
I have taken a couple dogs from the Shelter. Good dogs, and the Shelter didn't give me any problems. It doesn't hurt to look there first.
Every time I hear someone talk with pride about their dog's breed I think... never mind.
2003-11-19 00:20 | User Profile
[QUOTE=Happy Hacker]I have taken a couple dogs from the Shelter. Good dogs, and the Shelter didn't give me any problems. It doesn't hurt to look there first.
Every time I hear someone talk with pride about their dog's breed I think... never mind.[/QUOTE] Maybe all animal shelters aren't as loony. I just found an adoption agreement. They want detailed directions to my home, references, etc. Now, I see why nobody's adopting. Some dog's losing a good home because of stupid PETA fanatics. They want the name of my employer? Landlord's name, previous address, and how long I was there?
2003-11-19 03:12 | User Profile
Oh yeah, the dog pound in San Francisco is run by a bunch of mean lesbians. They are famous for being nasty, especially if you are a regular male type.
2003-11-19 03:58 | User Profile
[QUOTE=All Old Right]Maybe all animal shelters aren't as loony. I just found an adoption agreement. They want detailed directions to my home, references, etc. Now, I see why nobody's adopting. Some dog's losing a good home because of stupid PETA fanatics. They want the name of my employer? Landlord's name, previous address, and how long I was there?[/QUOTE]
Wow. Even L.A. hasn't stooped that low. Picked up two dogs the last couple of years, and they just needed our address and the license fee. Well, we did have to pay to have the dogs 'fixed' before taking them home, but that's it. The animal shelter even implanted chips in each dog, so if they run off, they can be quickly returned if picked up by Animal Control. Kind of like what the yahoodis want to do to us.