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[Re: TracyRoche ]
#318921 - 02/26/2011 07:22 PM |
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Leo's, Newfs, Cavaliers, Pekes, Pugs, Beagles, Bostons, Eskies, Bichons, Bassets, Clumbers, and Frenchies. I am sure I could think of more, but as a rule, most of these are pretty bomb proof. (with the usual "disclaimer" LOL)
That's why the Beagle thread was so very troublesome for me.
Tracy
Me too, Tracy.
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I forgot about Bostons. They would be on my list, too.
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Re: "Reactivity" and dog breeds
[Re: Connie Sutherland ]
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Greyhounds are pretty bomb-proof and most of them have a Zen-like calm. I've worked with so many of these guys and never really met a reactive one. Even when they are freaked out by something they tend to freak out quietly.
It's a myth that they don't need exercise, but they are definitely one of the easiest dogs to own.
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[Re: steve strom ]
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She just likes to eat Ingrid. And sleep on the couch. She's as indifferent to dogs and gentle with people as any dog could be.
She's from Sett'r ridge in Washington. Retired show dog that we got when she was 7.
Very cool! It is a small world, I was just at Melissa's place in August :-) What is your girl's name? My friend's foundation bitch was from Melissa and she just did a frozen semen breeding with Melissa's great male Hadji. She finds out this Thursday if the breeding took.
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Great Pyrenees, setters and pointers, Labs, Collie, French Bulldogs, Pugs.
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She's Sett'r Ridges White Light. Call name, Prism. I drove my daughter up there and met her at Ft. Lewis. She brought 2 females out and Prism went straight to my daughter and stayed with her the whole time. Made the choice for us.
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[Re: Dana Martin ]
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Hmm, probably Collies, Old English Sheepdogs, Boxers, Newfoundlands, and Mastiffs. The Beagles I've known are more high strung than most breeds.
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Leo's, Newfs, Cavaliers, Pekes, Pugs, Beagles Bostons, Eskies, Bichons, Bassets, Clumbers, and Frenchies. I am sure I could think of more, but as a rule, most of these are pretty bomb proof. (with the usual "disclaimer" LOL)
That's why the Beagle thread was so very troublesome for me.
Tracy
Ditto on all of the above, and I would add the the Irish Wolfhound, and Afghan Hound to the group. Mastiffs and Danes have always been a pleasure to work with in our pet therapy group.
I have met numerous Beagles that are aggressive, poorly bred Beagles. They top the list of dogs that originate from puppy mills.
IMO, they just happen to be one of the cutest pups, sadly, so do those that snap them up from pet stores. Those Beagles that I have met where the owner’s did their research, found a reputable breeder, and were able to properly manage their stubborn nature, are wonderful dogs.
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[Re: Tammy Moore ]
#318956 - 02/26/2011 10:54 PM |
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The reactive beagle surprised me. They're used so often in research labs because they're so mild.
I love the keeshond as a happy family dog. All that hair is probably too much for many people.
I want a Newf minus drool!
Ripley & his Precious
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What breeds to you tend to associate with predictably gentle behavior?
(Obviously, any dog can be ruined by inappropriate handling.)
I would like to include a carefully selected and appropriately handled adopted mutt here. No need to look for a perfect family dog further than that.
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[Re: Tammy Moore ]
#318959 - 02/26/2011 11:00 PM |
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Ditto on all of the above, and I would add the the Irish Wolfhound, and Afghan Hound to the group. Mastiffs and Danes have always been a pleasure to work with in our pet therapy group.
Oh, how could I forget the Irish Wolfhound? Awesome dogs. Same goes for the Deerhound. Greyhounds too, while we are on the sighthound track. 
Tracy
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