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Poll
Question: How many dogs do you have?
Option 1: None votes: 23
Option 2: One votes: 48
Option 3: Two votes: 27
Option 4: Three votes: 9
Option 5: Four or more votes: 12
Option 6: But, they don't think they're dogs. votes: 28
Title: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Ron Wenrich on May 21, 2006, 07:40:48 PM
Expires 6-5-06

The more people I meet, the more I like my dog. - Unknown
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: crtreedude on May 21, 2006, 07:43:52 PM
Current dog - Balin, the wonder dog. He currently is having a sabatical at a house of ill repute I am told. (he is being used as a stud)

Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: pigman on May 21, 2006, 09:24:15 PM
I don't know what option to select. smiley_headscratch  My dog stopped in for a visit four years ago. He stayed here for three years, even got hurt and the wife spent $600 on vet bills.  In the last year he only stays here one or two days a week. :(  I think he has found another home and only comes back to visit a spell.  I need an option for a part time dog. ::)
No, he is not doing what crtreedude's dog is doing, he has been "fixed".
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Dan_Shade on May 21, 2006, 09:42:08 PM
dogs are great.

Every boy should have two things, a dog and a mother willing to let him have one - Anonymous
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Furby on May 21, 2006, 10:45:43 PM
We had a cat like that Bob!
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: DanG on May 22, 2006, 01:08:27 AM
I had to check "4 or more" since I have 8 dogs.  Goofy, Pluto, Gracie, Frank, Beavis, Happy Girl, Clover, and Silk.  They keep the coons out of my chicken house and garden, etc. :)

Goofy has a really big bark, so he is the first line of defense.  He doesn't have many teeth left, though, so the visual part of the barrier falls to Pluto.  He's part bulldog, and was bitten in the neck by a rattlesnake a few years ago.  His head swelled up so big, the skin never quite returned to its former size.  It gives him a really grumpy look, and most folks don't want to turn their back on him.  Frank, an American Bulldog, will be found wherever Linda is.  Failing that, he will be found wherever he last saw her.  Happy Girl is one of those bouncey type dogs that is always glad to see you.  She reminds me of Snoopy doing his little suppertime dance.  I brought Gracie home on horseback, after finding her in a ditch as a crippled pup.  A few weeks of vitamins and good food had her up to speed.  She looks more like a fox than a dog.  She mostly just lays about, but is Johnny on the spot if anything is going on.  Beavis was dropped off on our little road a couple of years ago, along with her brother, Knothead, who has since disappeared.  She is some sort of a hound or birddog, and helps keep the deer out of the garden.  Silk is the family coward.  She is coal black and built something like a greyhound.  She's the most nervous animal I've ever seen.  She will come up to me at feeding time, but if I extend a hand she will yelp and run away. ??? ::)  She is always the first to bark if anybody comes around.  Clover is my favorite.  She is part Great Pyrinees and part Golden Lab.  She is the one that will take a cheek off your butt while you're keeping an eye on Pluto. ;D  You wouldn't even know she was there till it was too late.  At least one ForestryForum member could attest to that. :D :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: gary on May 22, 2006, 03:41:43 AM
I have a 16 yr old beagle mix.  I just built her a ramp to get up and down the porch steps. She has arthrights in her back legs .  We give her a baby asprin a couple times a day. She has been a real good dog for us.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: breederman on May 22, 2006, 06:36:31 AM
we have a three legged beagle with a broken tail and a few teeth,her name is Rose but should have been Lucky. She thinks she owns the place and will give us heck if we leave her alone too long.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: submarinesailor on May 22, 2006, 07:26:44 AM
Gota yellow lab - the only dumb blond girlfriend my wife will let me have. ;) ;D ;) ;D ;) ;D

Bruce
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: moosehunter on May 22, 2006, 07:35:30 AM
 Odie and Spaz
Odie, the good and smart dog is on the left. Pure English Springer Spanial.
Spaz, is.... well ... Spaz. He named himself.
This is them in their summer haircuts
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11405/porch%20001.jpg)

Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: asy on May 22, 2006, 08:16:46 AM
I love dogs, but don't have one at the moment...  :-\

Best dog I ever had was Jerry, the black greyhound/whippet cross thingy, he was smart and adoreable.

After he tangoed with a car and lost, we got Lucy. She's the dumbest dog ever made, bar none. A Cavalier king charles spaniel. My Dad took a shine to her and dognapped her. So she became his dog. They were a mutual admiration society unto themselves, she's pining pretty bad now he's gone.

At the moment, no dog. The kids are only home every second weekend (yay!) and away half of each holiday (again YAY!) and whilst I'd LOVE a dog, I can't really afford one at the moment. Notwithstanding all this, we also don't have secure gates (none on one side) and live on a fairly main road.

IF I could have a dog, any dog, I'd have a blue, black or brindle Greyhound. Maybe adopt an adult ex-racing dog or such. I just adore them.

Or maybe a labrador or golden retreiver, but I'm not sure I have the energy at the moment to go through the puppy stage!!!  I'm fairly sure my 10 and 12 year old kids would love it too... 

Thankfully their Dad's got a dog (Well, his partner has, and they live together) so they see her every second weekend and get their dose of doggie play...  I'm reliably told that the dog sleeps for a couple of days after they go!

asy :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: crtreedude on May 22, 2006, 08:46:09 AM
I didn't mention, but Balin is either a beagle or a basset hound. I love hounds.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10952/Balin.jpg)

I swear - so far he is proving himself to perhaps be the first ever hyperactive hound.  :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Tom on May 22, 2006, 11:43:28 AM
Asy,

I know it's fun to have a dog because if its looks, but if you are really interested in a larger piece of property out in the boonies (farm), you can't beat a hound.  One of medium size will be loyal, generally stay around the house, understand livestock and run off wild beasts.  They will protect you till death and fight till the end.  They lack the pretty looks of the mainicured new breeds but I find them good looking on the other end of the spectrum.  Some are so ugly they are pretty.  Most will love you to death. :)

It's all those dogs of "High Breeding" that suffer so much from any little illness and either have nervous conditions or cause you nervous breakdowns.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: crtreedude on May 22, 2006, 12:04:36 PM
Balin, so ugly he is distinguished looking...

Does that apply to me too? Just hoping...
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Den Socling on May 22, 2006, 08:30:37 PM
Rosebud is the nicest hound you ever met but for two faults. She always listens to her nose. She belongs to the group "Dogs Without Borders". And we are always needing to clean under her floppy ears.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10317/sleeping%20dog%7E0.jpg)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10317/Rosebud.jpg)

Don't let her off that leash.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Ed_K on May 22, 2006, 08:43:29 PM
 None. Had a red & white husky. will never have another one. Its to Dang hard when you have to put them down.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Mooseherder on May 22, 2006, 08:43:40 PM
We have 2 Dogs and a Cat that thinks he is a dog.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13635/Bruno%20Keepa.jpg)

Bruno is my 15 year old Loyal as heck Sheperd Mix.
Lindi is my wife's Pomeranian
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13635/Lindi.jpg)

Keepa is the Cat that will let you pet him once....then watchout!
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Dan_Shade on May 22, 2006, 09:06:13 PM
here's my mutt:

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12217/wood0008.JPG)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: pigman on May 22, 2006, 09:42:01 PM
My dog came home today, so I selected one.  I still have a problem, my dog just doesn't look like any of the dogs of the other members . smiley_headscratch  I guess he is just a special dog. 8)
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10432/groung_dog.jpg)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: C_Miller on May 22, 2006, 11:05:56 PM
Had a dog. Got her fixed when she wasn't even broke.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: asy on May 23, 2006, 04:54:44 AM
Tom,

I'd NEVER choose a dog on it's looks as such. I like Greyhounds coz they are friendly lovely dogs who tend to lie about and snooze all day (suits my personality :D) Also the colour is just the colours I like, I'd take whichever one was friendliest at the time.

Some of the nicest dogs I've known have been butt ugly, so ugly they were gorgeous.

asy :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: crtreedude on May 23, 2006, 11:34:34 AM
I love hounds, but I understand the dogs without borders comment. Your average hound puts it nose to the ground, and then, can never be found!

We had a hound named Candy that when ever she would get out would visit the local police station - who would feed her dog biscuits - and fine me 15 bucks! I figured she probably ate that much in dog biscuits, being a chow hound too.

Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Dan_Shade on May 23, 2006, 11:38:12 AM
my dog's a chow hound as well.  maybe we could start chow hound competitions to see who's is fastest!
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Tom on May 23, 2006, 12:02:09 PM
Because of the dog tracks and racing greyhoud breeding going on in Florida, Greyhounds are a dime a dozen.  If they can't win, they are disposed of .  Several organizations have been started, trying to find adoption homes for those dogs that can't race.   You hear from them once in a while.  They will get a lot of press and then they disappear.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: ohsoloco on May 23, 2006, 08:00:52 PM
Tom, I agree about the "high-breeding", which is why I prefer mutts so much.  I was so happy to finally have a dog that doesn't need to be tied to whenever she's outside.  First dog we ever had when I was little was a beagle/terrier mix.  The first chance she got to slip out the door, she'd be gone for at least a day....we'd find her the next morning in the bushes out front, hardly able to lift her head she was so tired  :D  And STINK  ::)

Maya sticks around pretty good, but she knows where the neighbor's sheep are, so I gotta keep an eye on her.  Any sign of a critter and she is GONE, but always returns shortly.  I was thinking I could post a picture of her that I have in my gallery, but...  ::)  :D

Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: TeaW on May 23, 2006, 09:08:32 PM
This is my dog Ollie
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12529/The%20Hound.jpg)
This is when he was a pup. He's 9 now , the best investment I ever made, all I have to do is look at him and he makes me smile.
TeaW
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Tom on May 23, 2006, 09:16:26 PM
Brindles are pretty.

Is this maya?
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10370/maya_standing.jpg)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: ohsoloco on May 23, 2006, 10:21:06 PM
Yeah, that's my baby  :)  I was going to post one of those pics, but I figured just replying to this thread would post one for me with my avatar  :D

Notice those long legs of hers.  She's tall enough to rest her chin on the dinner table...SHE thinks that's pretty cool, and will sneak a lick of your plate if you're not careful  :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: asy on May 24, 2006, 07:18:58 AM
Your maya looks just like my Jerry did!

Same expression and all, same colours, so very cute and knowledgeable!

asy :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: crtreedude on May 24, 2006, 08:20:05 AM
We have border collies at both fincas (or some mix), I will have to get a picture of La Gata (that is "The Cat" - female). She is a cross and is the first calico dog I have every seen. Super smart and very well behaved.

Balin on the other hand is nuts - but very funny. Pretty smart, but not as smart as La Gata.

Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: tomboysawyer on May 24, 2006, 08:43:18 AM
We've got a very small American Eskimo named Babe. Don't have kids, she's it.

But last weekendthis "dog" showed up on our property and seems to have set up camp for a bit.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13708/timbertwo.jpg)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13708/timberwolf.jpg)

But she can't possibly be a wolf because "wolves don't exist here."

Right. I'm not the only one who's seen them 'round here.

She's a beautiful creature.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Tom on May 24, 2006, 08:50:45 AM
That's exactly what my wife said about the stray cat that hangs around the place.   The way I have it figured, that cat is smart and has decided that he wants to live here.  Getting on my wife's good side is the way in the door.

Yep, she said last night, "I need to think of a name for that cat".  :D

Have you been thinking of a name for the dog yet?  :)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: tomboysawyer on May 24, 2006, 09:06:03 AM
Quote from: Tom on May 24, 2006, 08:50:45 AM
That's exactly what my wife said about the stray cat that hangs around the place.   The way I have it figured, that cat is smart and has decided that he wants to live here.  Getting on my wife's good side is the way in the door.

Yep, she said last night, "I need to think of a name for that cat".  :D

Have you been thinking of a name for the dog yet?  :)

Well, since this is either really a wolf or a wolf-hybrid, it will not be coming in our door. That's not healty for the dog or for us. We think she has pups there. She's been in the same spot for at least four days.

I've been calling her Gray Ghost since technically she isn't real. But her howl is.  :o I go up to the site every day and check in on her, take some pictures and movies. I have not recorded her howl because I didn't think to do video the only day she was howling (when the neighbors' dogs were harassing her). She's just a creature to respect and we are happy to share the open space with her. I'm worried, a bit, about the Alpacas and chickens up the road... but that's their concern.

I'd be happy to take suggestions. What'd your wife name the cat?
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Tom on May 24, 2006, 09:19:02 AM
My wife's "new" cat is named TOC. (The Other Cat)  It'll take a little time to see if it sticks.

The Gray Ghost, eh?     Yep, you're well on the way.  :D

There's lots of Wolf Hybrids that get turned loose, apparently.  We have some around here.  I sawed for family a couple of years ago that were proud of having two full-blooded wolves as pets.   I'm not so sure I would want one in my house.  They get a lot bigger than most people think.  We aren't in an area where they are naturally common.  I always pictured a wolf as being the size of a medium sized dog.  Whoa!   Wrong!   These were bigger than a German Police Dog.

Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: crtreedude on May 24, 2006, 10:08:43 AM
Nothing to do with Dogs - but speaking of wild things - it is highly likely I will end up with an Ocelot as a friend in the new place. They are very curious and not particularly afraid of people.  I don't want them as a pet, but man are they pretty.

I am not sure Balin likes this idea. An Ocelot can do serious damage to a dog!

Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: jrdwyer on May 24, 2006, 10:40:13 AM
Here is a little dog picking advice that worked for us.

Our family went to the local Humane Society. My wife and stepson went straight for the pups doing circles in their cages. I started looking for the most mellow puppy I could find because I knew my wife wanted an inside dog. I found this sleepish little mutt that is sized and darts like a terrier, but with golden lab coloring. I got my stepdaughter over to look at it and she agreed it was a very cute pup. A little more negotiating and this friendly and docile mutt named Rosie was going home with us. After six years, Rosie's only concern these days is our 3 year old son chasing her around.

I found out later that the reason Rosie was so sleepish in her cage was that she had been very recently fixed. That will do it to anybody!

Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: tomboysawyer on May 24, 2006, 01:01:47 PM
Quote from: Tom on May 24, 2006, 09:19:02 AM
I sawed for family a couple of years ago that were proud of having two full-blooded wolves as pets.   I'm not so sure I would want one in my house.  They get a lot bigger than most people think.  We aren't in an area where they are naturally common.  I always pictured a wolf as being the size of a medium sized dog.  Whoa!   Wrong!   These were bigger than a German Police Dog.

Wolves are not pets. They are pack animals but they have no alegience to humans - generally they are scared of them. And they make lousy guard dogs because, if they are willing to stay with you, they think you're the alpha and would let the guarding to you. I don't envy you having to have been around them. Wolves also should not be fed dog food, only raw meet. Otherwise it messes with their systems.

Yep. They are big. This on is probably a large female. Without tail she's almost 4' long. I'd bet she weighs in around 80 to 90 lbs. I haven't seen her stand, but I've seen her paws. Yes, they are as big as the neighbor's St. Bernard's paws.

On the other hand, my real dog is 13lbs. I just bought a 20lb bag of dog food for her which will last well over 6 months. Wolves can eat 20 lbs. in a day - but they like to average 2 to 3 lbs. Egads. I'm sure some of you out there have big food budgets for your dogs.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Roxie on May 25, 2006, 08:39:36 AM
Hey TeaW!  What kind of dog is Ollie?  Sure is a pretty thing! 
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Murf on May 25, 2006, 09:50:59 AM
This is the main 'alarm system' at our house, Jackson (aka Deputy Dog) we have an electric one, but it doesn't work nearly as well. He even has multiple alarm tones, one for someone walking on 'his' road, one for someone turning around in the driveway, another for a visitor, another still for 4-legged visitors, and the last one for when the 'rest of the pack' comes home, mostly me, but also to a lesser degree, my wife.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11799/Jax%20Window.jpg)



This is the 'backup alarm' system, Rylie, (aka The life of Rylie) who asssits the 'main' system, and also is in charge of making sure my wife is never alone no matter how breifly she changes location, she even follows her into the washroom, her other duties include making sure the couch doesn't fly off into space (like her 15 pounds would make a difference  :D) and that nothing edible that falls to the floor stays there too long.  ;D

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11799/Jax%20n%20Rylie%20Stairs%20small%20copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: TeaW on May 25, 2006, 12:51:11 PM
Quote from: Roxie on May 25, 2006, 08:39:36 AM
Hey TeaW! What kind of dog is Ollie? Sure is a pretty thing!
Roxie, Ollie is a Jack Russel, Canadian Cur cross. His mother was a JR.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: chisel on May 26, 2006, 06:48:56 AM
Asy,

Here's Enzo, my rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The first pic is his response to you for calling a member of his breed "dumb."  ;D ;D ;D I laughed when you said "mutual admiration society." Enzo and I could probably be members too.   ;D

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10617/EnzoTongueFF.jpg)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10617/EnzoJuly05FF.jpg)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: asy on May 26, 2006, 07:41:45 AM
Hey Chisel!

Enzo sure is cute, if I get a chance I'll post a photo of Lucy the ferocious dog.

Tell Enzo I'm sorry for offending him, but if he's a smart dog, then it's likely he got Lucy's brain too, coz I'm DanG sure she didn't get it.

asy :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: chisel on May 26, 2006, 07:49:37 AM
asy,

Enzo says you're forgiven, but only if you give him a treat.  :) 
Yes, post a pic of Lucy if you get a chance!
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Tom on May 26, 2006, 08:13:31 AM
My mother-in-law has a Cavalier King Charles and it lives on a leash.  It goes out twice a day or so for a walk, gets excited looking at lizards through the window, sleeps on the couch, chair, bed, anywhere there is a person or where a person has been.  It is coddled, fed dog bones for treats and dry food for dinner.  Human food is not allowed.  It can't go outside if the grass is wet or if it might get dirty.  It wears a pink bow on its head.

Then, sometimes, it would be inconvenient for the dog to go to someone else's house and the choice is me or a vet.

'I don't tell anybody, but, Charlie (the Spaniel) gets to be a bit of a dog when she's at my house and nobody is around.  We go for walks in the woods and up the drive and play in the front yard.  We've gotten to where there is not even a leash needed. Charlie gets a taste of whatever I'm cooking out back and plays tug of war with a towel.  She runs around the yard with her nose on the ground smelling all the new smells.  She will trail armadillos, deer, and coons but won't leave the yard.  It's real frustrating to her because she doesn't know what she is smelling.  She has been introduced to an armadillo and knows what that is now.

We've even been up the driveway in the rain and played in the water hose.  She won't go into the pond, but then, I probably wouldn't either.  :)

I think somebody ratted on us.   I haven't been visited by Charlie in over a year now. :-\
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: chisel on May 26, 2006, 08:33:09 AM
Quote from: Tom on May 26, 2006, 08:13:31 AM
I think somebody ratted on us.

I'm sure it wasn't Charlie...he had too much fun at your place! Cavaliers are a wonderful breed, but not for everyone. Sometimes I wish Enzo had more street smarts and short hair so I could let him run loose on my dad's farm, but then he wouldn't be a Cavalier. Has anyone seen the cartoon drawing with a genie hovering over a dog that is lying on its back? The caption reads: "This is your final wish. Are you sure you want another belly rub?" That's Enzo to a tee.

OK, I'm sure y'all are tired of me talking about my dog, so I'll shut up.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: thedeeredude on May 26, 2006, 08:38:00 AM
Here's my hound dog.  Shes half lab,half husky.  Shes 10 now and has cancer for the third time.  her operation comes up next month and well see how it goes.  Hopefully shell be around a while yet.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12494/chessie.jpg)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: asy on May 26, 2006, 09:52:21 AM
Sure hope she comes out OK...

Don't forget to let us know, willya!

asy :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Jeff on May 26, 2006, 01:53:54 PM
Anyone that has spent much time on the forum knows about scooter. Anybody that has met him in person knows that his personality is way bigger then his stature. He thinks he is way bigger then his stature. As you can see, he also thinks this is his personal dog house.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/scooter_shed.jpg)


This is Scooter's dog Juno.  She is now 10 years old and still acts like a young dog. She is a sweetie.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/archives/animals2/juno.jpg)


This is Syndey, and yes, hes sill kickin. He really is in complete dementia now and hasn't a clue who he used to be. We have had him for a good share of half of my life. He still has more good days then bad. He's really starting to show his age now.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/old_sydney%7E0.jpg)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Murf on May 26, 2006, 04:00:52 PM
Quote from: Jeff B on May 26, 2006, 01:53:54 PM
As you can see, he also thinks this is his personal dog house.

Yup, dat sounds like a Terrier to me ... they can look at a bear and think to themselves "I can whoop dat squirrel easy!!"......  ::)   

Yer lucky der' Boss, mine thinks it's his tractor, and truck and boat, and house.  :D  :D


Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Jeff on May 28, 2006, 11:22:41 PM
Well, I suppose everybody might as well meet dog number 4. Her name is Ice and she is a 6 month old Australian Shephard. I think we must be the animal shelter. Right now this is on a trial basis, but one of our friends needed desperately to find a home for her.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/ice2.jpg)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/ice.jpg)

  Old syd is day to day now. It looks like he may be getting fluid in his lungs, and starting to have some trouble. Brother-in-law came over today (he is getting ready to retire this next month, been an animal control officer for a long time) He's pretty confident if we take him to the vet they will recommend we go ahead and put him down as he is starting to gasp when he walks around, and when he lays down he has fluid coming out of his nose and mouth. The heat we have had the last couple days has really knocked him down.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: DanG on May 28, 2006, 11:41:28 PM
Jeff, if we were closer, I'd take Ice off your hands in a skinny minute.  I had an Aussie once and she was the best dog I ever had.
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Dan_Shade on May 28, 2006, 11:48:46 PM
Sorry to hear about Sydney, Jeff.  :(

here's a few video's of my dog going looney over a squirrel:

Tony going crazy (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2460113956592754383)

Tony going crazy II (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4726524023831601722)

Tony going crazy III (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6863531685256790426)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Jeff on May 29, 2006, 12:12:34 AM
That DanG Ice is pretty sharp. I asked her what she thought about going down to florida and cleaning up DanG's beer cans for him, she just gave me this look/ Not sure if it represents Ice melting in Florida or licking beer cans.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/ice3.jpg)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: mometal77 on May 29, 2006, 01:28:04 AM
One thing i have too say about dogs with friends that got married or the past gfs i have had my dog has always been the best friend and would never turn on me.  Now that i am going too be a dad here in late november with me going to work she takes care of the dog so what i have too say is a dog is a great friend and companion until you find the one meant for you until you find a best best human friend along the way then that is when living really begins.. kinda like john wayne said ..
robert
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Murf on May 29, 2006, 10:26:10 AM
Jeff, real sorry to hear about your ole' pooch, I know how tough that is.

There's a couple of Aussie's in the agility circuit that Jackson & Rylie compete in, there fast & smart, and just love to work.

It's pretty funny actually, they run so fast the owners have to holler at them to slow down, everybody else is trying to speed their dogs up!!  :D  :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Dan_Shade on May 29, 2006, 02:03:12 PM
one of my uncles has an austrailan shepherd that will herd groups of people into a tight group, it's kind of funny :)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: ohsoloco on May 29, 2006, 02:06:29 PM
Dan, if that were my dog, she'd be over the fence in a heartbeat if there were a squirrel involved   ;D  If she's stuck inside and there's a cat, squirrel, or bunny in the yard, she starts to shake from getting so excited.  

Last year when my truck was in the shop I had to borrow my dad's Grand Cherokee.  The driver's side window was down, and when I told her we were going for a ride she jumped into the Jeep through the window.  Small hole for a big dog to clear  :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Dan_Shade on May 29, 2006, 03:32:02 PM
my dog is pretty "adaptable", but not very smart, that means i'll kick whoever's butt shows him how easy he could get over the fence, cause after that, it would be all over.

hounds are interesting dogs to "manage", i don't think you really "own" them :)

Mine doesn't like to ride, which is kind of unfortunate, I could work with him, but it's really not worth the hassle :)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: DextorDee on May 30, 2006, 01:26:12 PM
I had a Chow he left one day last Sept and didn't make it back. He would have been seven this past march.
I miss him alot.

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Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: asy on May 30, 2006, 06:29:09 PM
Dan,

Those videos are hillarious.

I'm sure glad I don't live near you!!! :D

My kids thought I was watching a movie of a seal, boy were they surprised when they saw it was a DOG!!! 

He's sure cute though..

Boss...  So sorry to hear about Sydney...  :( 

I hope he goes peacefully when the time comes.

Ice is gorgeous, she MUST be smart, she's an AUSSIE GAL!!!

asy :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: DanG on June 01, 2006, 12:30:18 AM
And then there were nine.

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Linda drug this little guy home with her yesterday.  She named him Ike.  He is the grandson of our Happy Girl, who was severely pregnant when we got her.  We found homes for all the pups, and this guy came from the one she gave a guy at work.  He looks like he'll be a good one. ;D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: asy on June 01, 2006, 07:38:08 AM
Oh my GOSH! DANG He's just the CUTEST puppy EVER!!!

GIve him a big cuddle from me :D

asy :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Murf on June 01, 2006, 09:27:25 AM
DanG, I figger if he ever grows in'ta them feet of his you could hitch 'm to the pick-me-up-truck and not need ta even use the motor fer a run in'ta town!!

:D  :D

But Asy's right, he's a cute son of'fa gun !!!   ;)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: asy on June 02, 2006, 09:35:25 AM
Oh, and, he looks so gorgeous in that 'tie'...

Looks like he's ready to go out on the town!

asy :D
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Jeff on June 02, 2006, 02:37:16 PM
You should love Sydney in his purse then. ;D

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Apparently a few weeks ago when this was taken he was rubbing his head on the bar stool or something where Tammy's purse hung. We heard something clunking around and came in the room to find Sydney ready to go to town. :)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: Patty on June 02, 2006, 02:43:24 PM
Isn't it neat how a dog can bring so many smiles and happy moments into our days.  :)
Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: crtreedude on June 02, 2006, 04:10:26 PM
In about 2 more weeks (give or take) we will be living on the second finca - after about 7 years of being without a dog, I get to have one again. And almost certainly it will be three. Balin, and two resident finca dogs.

All very young, a bit nuts. Welcome to dog heaven.

I suspect Balin is going to want to follow me to work every day - I am going to have to figure out how to stop that.

Title: Re: Poll: Dogs
Post by: ohsoloco on June 03, 2006, 12:15:26 PM
There's another, uh...dog in the family  ;D  My niece, Hannah, has really taken a liking to the dogs' rawhides  :D

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(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10370/hannah_rawhide.jpg)


My parents' dog, and my brother's dog won't let the baby (or anyone else) near their rawhide when they're chewing.  As crazy as Maya is, she isn't bothered in the least at anyone (even rugrats) grabbing her rawhide.

Hannah has spotted the rawhide:

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10370/rawhide_look.jpg)


Now she has it:

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10370/rawhide_steal.jpg)

And it's gone:

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10370/rawhide_lost.jpg)