Posted on 01/16/2014 9:00:37 AM PST by afraidfortherepublic
I mentioned the raw meat diet.
This stems from the theory that dogs are pure carnivores. The only vegetables they get in the wild are usually only what's found in the intestines of their prey, which is a pretty small percentage compared to the amount of meat/bone/tendons, etc. they eat.
Here's a link that talks a littl bit about the B.A.R.F. diet. (Bones And Raw Food)
Raw Dog Food: Dietary Concerns, Benefits, and Risks
It's humorous to watch them eat things like chicken legs. Unlike humans, which eat all the meat off the bone, a dog eats a chicken leg like we eat a burrito, i.e.: they start at one end and chomp through it a little at a time until they get to the other end.
As far a choking, they don't swallow any large chunks of bone because it all gets chewed pretty thouroughly before they swallow it.
Their poops are pretty small, too. Because they digest all the meat, the only thing that comes out is the bones. If you were to leave the poop on the ground, after a few days it turns white and chalky and will eventually break down to a powder.
There's no need to thaw frozen meat, either. To the dog, it's just a meat-popcycle. The frozen meat is no harder to chew through than the bones/tendons.
Yeah, as I understand it, the brindle is the most common coloring of greyhounds.
Not sure we will ever have another breed.
Yeah, they are pretty close to being an ideal breed.
Ha! I know exactly what you mean! :) Thanks for the information. Have a good weekend!
Small dogs are OK, especially if they have a proper guard instinct. They are also much easier to handle when either you or THEY are injured or sick. They also live longer so less frequently keep running into that old dog problem.
OTOH, a big serious dog when not medically troubled, can be much better at protecting, and possibly even helpful to lean on! LLOL. I suggest a big service dog, with a network attached to take care of it when the dog gets too sick and old.
My maltipoo agrees with this list.
Females tend to be more protective and possessive. They have the mother instinct, meaning they have a nest, and own that territory as their own. Dirty little secret is that females tend to be more truly territorial, not males. Males care about sex, about what females they have.
Females learn a place is their territory and protect it. Maternally that is where their pups might be. Conversely, they are less likely to be aggressive out in public, because that is not their property. Unless her owner is attacked.
If you want a poodle, get a poodle. You never know what you will get with a mix. My history with mixes means you get the worst of both breeds. My present poodle is the most entertaining and smartest I have had. Usually had females, but the last two have been males.
My friend went from a German Shepherd and a Yellow Lab to a pair of “Hava-Malts”, a cross between a havaanese and and Maltese. They are the cutest little things and can do tricks. They also can be picked up and moved easily.
My Piper is a 7 pound bundle of energy who thinks she’s bigger than the Border Collie. Best little personality I’ve ever seen in a dog. And smart as a whip.
Good point. Where are the miniature Labs and Goldens?
I am over 55 and I have Standard Poodles. The biggest problem is getting up at night to get a drink of water or use the restroom, and having one of them steal the spot in my bed... Sense of humor? Yes.
Travois
Are there dogs nowadays that are NOT named Elvis or Rocky, and come WITHOUT cute ribbons in their furs and without little doggie raincoats? I’ll take one.
We have two Chihuahuas and they are in charge here, they have us well trained too. I read an article the other day about “small dog syndrome” you should google it, I had a good laugh when I discovered we are doing everything wrong.
My daughter has one that she rescued out of a shelter. I am sure she was thrown away for her bad behavior too. That dog will poo on stuff out of revenge, she first confined her to the kitchen too but if my daughter leaves dirty dishes in the sink she will jump up and drag/knock the dishes onto the floor...once she managed to get the kitchen faucet turned on and flooded the kitchen. My daughter now kennels the dog when she is at work to stop her shenanigans. I did not know Schnauzers were so ornery!
Just a quick word of thanks for your responses.
They seem like a nice breed and probably an excellent match for us. There’s little worse for both dog and owner than personalities and temperaments that don’t mesh.
It’ll be a while before we can bring a dog into our home but when we do I want to be sure that the odds of everyone being happy and content are as good as possible.
So thank you again for taking the time to respond and answer some of my questions!
I have told my husband he will be replaced with a Spoo. I have had miniatures and one toy, but the next one will be a Standard. BTW, how do you get them to move? The mini just becomes a dishrag, and laughs as I try to get him to move!
Fox Terrier? So incredible Cute!
Oh wait.. Jack Russell of course!
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