zaza said:

Thank you

Aelis said:

And aggressive. They are considered to be as dangerous as Dobermanns and Rottweilers, even after years of education and "loyalty".


Apart from that, please don't become a lonely woman who has no-body but their dog, brushing his teeth and punishing him when he does not want to walk as slowly as you by saying "Stop, Oscar! Or I won't talk to you for two weeks!" Those kind of women are damn weird and nearly impossible to bear.

These dogs rock too;

I want my men to stop coughing.....

and the little man to stop coughing so he can sleep and stop screaming.
I hate this and feel helpless.

MrsMdiver said:

Bring them both to Jo and go walking with the dawg!

HamsterHuey said:

She has two little ones in her house that do not need to be sick.
I already bundled up and took the dog for a very long walk, I had to borrow one of Phil's hats. I looked ridiculous.
I was going to walk up and get groceries as well. I need to make some Chicken Noodle soup.

Dave1992 said:

See, I don't think aggression is the main thing to consider when talking about this breed. Cocker spaniels for example bite more often than german shepherds. The thing is those aren't as fatal. I remember reading about their attacks as a child and getting quite scared of dogs in general (regardless of spending so much time with dogs during my childhood and never being afraid of them) but with time I realized it's the people who are to blame. I never put german shepherds in line with pitbulls, rotweillers and dobermans. They certainly can be just as dangerous but those breeds are actually very different.
Besides, I'd never get an already grown-up dog. I'd get a puppy and be very careful where I got it from and who are the parents. I believe in communicating with the dog from the very beginning. And, above all, mutual respect.
Also, when we move a dog around the house will be quite an advantage.

MrsMdiver said:

Aww, I hope they start feeling better soon

Aelis said:

Me too. There is nothing I can do for the baby besides nose drops and a humidifier.

MrsMdiver said:

All mums feel this helpless in such situations

MrsMdiver said:

Drop a couple of drops of Eucalyptus essential oil in a small simmering pot of water. It'll scent the entire house, and help with chest problems.

HamsterHuey said:

Is that a border collie? Like those from the movie Babe?
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TheVoid said:

Done. Also last Monday I put cotton balls with this on it all over the house.
http://www.olbas.co.uk/al...olbas.html







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Aelis said:

The problem is that many dogs have it in their genes, because of what they were used for before.


If I had to get any kind of dog (and I'd
have to have a garden, where the animal could run around and not be chained to a post, like in many American households of families who are simply too lazy to buy a fence, and never let the dog inside or even in my bed) it would be an English/Scottish shepherd or collie, not too big, but certainly not too small, intelligent and versatile, but not too spirited and aggressive.


I don't give a fuck about "puppies" and colour, but I want my dog to be able to discuss politics, Asian bitches and football with me and to have a glass of red wine with me, from time to time in the evening.

Dave1992 said:

Yes to all that. That's why I'd get as much information as possible before deciding anything.

So many dogs suffer because they don't have their freedom. And nothing good can come out of that.

It shouldn't be too hard finding one!
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Dave1992 said:

That's why I don't have a dog yet. I want a German Shepherd as well, but I'm not home enough to spend quality time with it, and I don't like to see dogs chained up.
My Granny's neighbor's dog has his own little television left on the cartoon channel all day. He hangs out on his bed and chills until they get home. "Trouble" is soooo spoiled!

chocolate1 said:

I agree.

I also don't like the idea of keeping dogs in the house. I mean it's okay if they are those little dogs that are practically meant to stay inside, but other than that... No. I'd never get any dog without being able to provide them a life outdoors.

Aelis said:

"Those little dogs" are stupid. Plus, I think it's perverse to treat animals as accessory.

Dave1992 said:

Don't get me started on "purse dogs"!
Nothing annoys me more than to be in a store or somewhere and see a little furry head sticking out of a bag!

Dave1992 said:

Haha, are they really? I've heard about one breed that is among the most intelligent ones but also among the smallest, but I forgot its name! A neighbor of mine owns it. Anyway, I'm not interested in "those little dogs" at all.

That's awful.

Aelis said:

Yes. And I would not know, never seen that movie.

Border collie are one of the smartest breeds out there and HELLA cute. Need LOTS of attention though.

Dave1992 said:

You're so much better than all of us, Dave.

HamsterHuey said:

They're quite cute. You should see it if you like this breed!

Aelis said:

I do not have the time for a dog, I'm afraid. There's just one of me.

HamsterHuey said:

I don't have time or energy for mine at the moment. We walked a few miles to the Valley this morning. He ran his legs off and now a few hours later is bored and ready for another walk.

MrsMdiver said:

Phil needs to work harder so you can get a nanny.
Or a dog walker.

I love him, I really do, but I really want to sleep without the little spud in the room tonight.

I want some ginger ale

HamsterHuey said:

Border and Rough Collies really are the only dogs I'd ever buy.
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Aelis said:

The rule is that the smaller the dog, the less intelligent it usually is, but you are right, I've heard about a small, but intelligent race, too. However, the undoubtedly most intelligent dog is the British Border Collie.
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