Mach said:

Oh yes. If I were Muse I would sure as hell not use any neurotoxin tick/flea treatment cos it can cause the dogs skin to break out in a major way.

Teacher said:

I use zero flea tick topical meds on my dogs... makes them break out and I am sensitive to petting them more as well

Mach said:

If they break out, why do you use it? Sorry Muse, OT

Teacher said:

BWAAAAA-CHOOOOO

IAintTheOne said:

I'll send you a bag full of Uzie hair and have your wife place it on your face as you sleep - that'll wake you the fuck up!

Teacher said:

No, keep talking good info... Im printing this thread... Its just what I needed.

I believe pet ownership is a responsibility so the more i get the better!

Teacher said:

IAintTheOne said:

Oh come on, just think of what a great sneeze it'll be

Teacher said:

oh yeah you'll get a kick out of it while my eyeballs shoot out of my head

IAintTheOne said:

Preferably recorded, both video and audio

Teacher said:

hmph..

Teacher said:

I was going to suggest a Tibetan Terrier. I LOVE them! I don't even like dogs, but my friend's roommate had a Tibetan Terrier (Buster) and I frickin' fell in love with that dog.

Tibetan Terriers aren't related to other terrier breeds, they are called that b/c when they were brought to England they were mis-classified due to their size. They are considered the holy dog of Tibet, raised by monks in the Himalayas. The monks considered it bad luck to sell them, but would give them to travelers for good luck and to keep them safe. That is how they were brought to "the West". They are a medium sized dog and very calm/laid back. Even though they have long hair, they have a double coat and the long hair is like human hair.

They come in all different colors: golden, brown, black, grey, combinations.


Tibetan Terrier Club of America: http://www.ttca-online.org/

American Kennel Club: http://www.akc.org/breeds.../index.cfm

"The Tibetan Terrier is highly intelligent, sensitive, loyal, devoted and affectionate. The breed may be cautious or reserved. Fault--Extreme shyness."

http://www.tibetanterrier.com

Look how cute they are!

Mach said:

Italian Greyhounds are way too high strung! My friend has one and that dog has destroyed her house. They cannot leave it alone for even an hour or it will tear everything to pieces b/c it does not like to be alone. They have to leave the TV on when they go to work.

She had some other college friends staying with her and everyone was at the beach except one girl was home with Gucci (<--the dog). That dog tore a hole in the couch cushion, dragged the trash out of the trash can and "buried" it in her bed, amoung other things. All b/c the girl took a shower & left Gucci "alone"...even though she kept the bathroom door open and kept talking to the dog.

They are too high strung/nervous for my tastes (same with cocker spaniels). I don't like yippy, frantic dogs.


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i recommend my favourite dog breed..

a rhodesian ridgeback, has zero fur and can kick a coyote's ass two times..

I am not sure if this will help.
You can get products 2 help, one is called Petal Cleanse it removes dander saliva and urine from the coat, it also moisturizers and conditions the animals coat and skin and reduces the amount of shedding. It is recomended by York Test Veterinary services they also have other products that maybe of use 2 u

Link: http://www.animal-allergy.../products/

katt said:

I've known some people who had success with those sorts of things. And people who haven't, but I think they're worth a try. In general, I get the impression that regular bathing helps more than anything.

Karen, be really skeptical about claims that any breed is "hypoallergenic". There's no such thing. It depends on the person.

What about Greyhound rescue? They are the SWEETEST dogs, and they have very manageable/washable coats.

Teacher said:

I dont

OHHH zero means NONE i use none

DevotedPuppy said:

Interesting... the ones I have know and people that have them have not shared this same experience

HereToRockYourWorld said:

Petal cleanse is one all the vets seemed 2 recommend here I know people who have used the product and they have said it works, i have never used it so wouldnt know but you maybe onto something about the regular bathing but who knows worth trying if desperate.

If memory serves me right didn’t the cross the Labrador and the poodle 2 create guide dogs for allergy sufferers yet people where still having allergic reactions. I’m surprise WHWT (Westie) is on the list I help with rescue groups and they refuse to give a westie to anyone who has allergies i personally would be very wary.

Teacher said:

I have dog and cat alergies too and short hair are worse. All becasue you can't see the hair doesn't mean it's not shedding all those little antigens around the house.

Infact super long hair dogs are often better becasue they groom themselves outside and long hairs don't float around as much (they just stick to the rug ). Pastoral dogs (collies and the like) or long haired working dogs like retreviers are good kid dogs and and don't tend to have much of an alergy issue.

eraclito said:

its a dog with no fur, people, how much better can it get than that...

Dogs!

DaniDaniBoBani said:

are u missing erin, i am sure she will be online soon.. lol

eraclito said:

eraclito said:

my friend had one of those.. they are beautiful

DaniDaniBoBani said:

she's gonna kick my ass .. lol

REDFEATHERS said:

yeah i like em, no fur = no fleas...

I like Golden Retrievers.

eraclito said:

is that next on your list?

lol