Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:54 pm
zxsixr03 wrote:How big?
MickLC wrote:They aren't the most trainable breed in the world, so being big you need something that will help control them while they learn to walk to heel. We've found the Halti to work the best, plus it's easier to hold them when they see something they want to chase and forget any training they've had.
... So yeah, they aren't a beginners dog, but I guess you already knew that, plus be prepared to say goodbye to them after 9 or so years as the big, old breeds don't live so long
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Jonno wrote:....Dakota was 1 of 7 in a litter from Missy, father was a Blue Roan English Cocker SpanielShe went to a good home after an extended stay with me until TnT picked her up in Qld, is grown up now, she is unwisely mistaken for a labrador
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Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:52 pm
MIZ RX3 wrote:
Thanks for that! When we finally find a house with a big enough backyard, i want something thats super active and wants to get out a chase a ball or stick for a couple of hours. I've got it down to 5 breeds, - Bull Terrier (the long white faced ones), Rottweiler, Chocolate Lab, Cocker Spaniel, Or a Blue Pitbull and supa wants a Pug (FFS). We've always had big 'ferocious' dogs, and theyve been nothing but complete pansies and wouldnt hurt a fly.
Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:52 pm
MickLC wrote:MIZ RX3 wrote:
Thanks for that! When we finally find a house with a big enough backyard, i want something thats super active and wants to get out a chase a ball or stick for a couple of hours. I've got it down to 5 breeds, - Bull Terrier (the long white faced ones), Rottweiler, Chocolate Lab, Cocker Spaniel, Or a Blue Pitbull and supa wants a Pug (FFS). We've always had big 'ferocious' dogs, and theyve been nothing but complete pansies and wouldnt hurt a fly.
No worries mate. From the sounds of it you definitely don't want Deerhounds. The most we've been able to manage is them bringing a ball back about three times, then they just lose interest....give them something live to chase though and I reckon they'd stay focussed for quite a while.
Also when you get home tonight can you please give Supa a slap upside the head from me for wanting a Pug...he's not Paris Hilton!!!
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