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Dog Breeds Rated for Feistiness
Discovery.com ^ | June 26, 2008 | Jennifer Viegas

Posted on 06/26/2008 10:18:39 AM PDT by Oyarsa

June 26, 2008 -- Little dogs -- think Chihuahuas and Dachshunds -- tend to be feisty, while certain breeds, like Golden and Labrador Retrievers, are as mellow as their reputations suggest, found a new study that identified the most and least aggressive common dog breeds.

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TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: aggression; behavior; dogbreeds; dogs
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To: Darnright

Sort of looks like the dog we have now. Australian Shepherd and Spaniel.


101 posted on 06/26/2008 7:42:23 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: kalee

They are ALWAYS missed.


102 posted on 06/26/2008 7:43:09 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: AnAmericanMother

Haha, dogs are almost people sometimes!
susie


103 posted on 06/26/2008 7:43:33 PM PDT by brytlea (amnesty--an act of clemency by an authority by which pardon is granted esp. to a group of individual)
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To: cubreporter

Yes they are. I miss my Katie. She was the best black and tan cocker that ever lived. She died 3 years ago this month.
She is buried in our back yard under the camellia bush where she liked to rest after a run around the yard.


104 posted on 06/26/2008 7:48:10 PM PDT by kalee (The offenses we give, we write in the dust; Those we take, we write in marble. JHuett)
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To: cubreporter
Well, the fact that they've been bred for gundogs for so long has a lot to do with it -- they are bred to work closely with humans, and to follow directions in the field, so they watch you all the time to see when you're going to send them out to do a job.

"Oh, boy! A job! I love a job! Oh, boy! Let's go! Oh, boy!"

You just have to channel all that energy . . . .

105 posted on 06/26/2008 7:59:37 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: AnAmericanMother

Oh yes. We had ours neutered at 6 mos as well.

We took him to the lake every Saturday and Sunday. On the way he was so excited and as we pulled in our car to the area he began to happy whine. We’d let him out of the car and he was off and gone running in all his glory. Had to get that energy out of him somehow. He loved his trips to the lake.

I must say though...a backfiring vehicle or a cap gun used to make him break out in a fit of panting. Honest, you could go feel his head and it was HOT. :)


106 posted on 06/26/2008 8:03:20 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: cubreporter
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107 posted on 06/26/2008 8:03:30 PM PDT by BunnySlippers
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To: kalee

Similar burial for our dogs too. Always where we can see them and they can hear our voices.


108 posted on 06/26/2008 8:04:19 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: brytlea
Sometimes I think they're more human than some people I know . . . .

How are your charmers, by the way? All those pups found the perfect homes, I hope. Any more planned?

Shelley's breeder had a new litter a little while ago - I did consider revising my opinion that Golden pups are the cutest things on earth when I saw this little one:


109 posted on 06/26/2008 8:05:53 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: cubreporter
Mine hear any kind of explosion and they're all attention, looking for a duck to fall out of the sky. After all, that's THEIR experience -- hear a loud bang and then the ducks start falling. I wish I was as good a shot as they think I am -- most of their ducks have come out of catapults in training!

We had a big thunderstorm here awhile back, we were all in the garage looking out at the rain, came a flash and a huge clap of thunder, and Shelley dashed right out of the garage into the rain and stood at attention looking all around - "OK! Where is it? Where is it?" We about died laughing, but I threw her a bumper so she'd have something to fetch.

110 posted on 06/26/2008 8:09:46 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: cubreporter

thanks so much for the compliment. :) I’d pass it on to Rummy, but alas, he thinks bed time is 9PM...and he is currently showing that mellow is in his repertoire after all. LOL On his back, with his back legs spread, in a most un-gentlemanly position. So, he’s not in much of a position to receive compliments. :P


111 posted on 06/26/2008 8:12:57 PM PDT by Cailleach
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To: AnAmericanMother

OK! Where is it? Where is it?” We about died laughing, but I threw her a bumper so she’d have something to fetch.

that’s so cute. Our doxie used to run to try and catch the thunder while our beautiful lab continued to have a fever. Ha,ha. What joy the bring to our lives. We are blessed to be able to own an animal and have them love us even deeper than we love them (if that is possible.)


112 posted on 06/26/2008 8:14:00 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: BunnySlippers

Too cute. What a “giant” of a dog. :)


113 posted on 06/26/2008 8:14:37 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: cubreporter
Sounds like he might have had the gene for EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse). Our Ruby probably has the gene, we're going to have her tested. A combination of extreme physical exertion, extreme mental stress, and high excitement causes their temperature to spike and interferes with neurotransmitters. Their hind legs go all uncoordinated on them, and they'll collapse altogether unless you put them in a cool quiet place and ply them with Doggie Gatorade and turn a fan on them.

Ruby was pushed to the limit on a very hot humid day when she lost her coordination. We've cautiously pushed her several times since then and have seen no sign of a repeat performance. The only way we'll know for sure is to have her tested.

114 posted on 06/26/2008 8:20:24 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: AnAmericanMother

Awww what fat little teddy bears!
Yes, they all went to good homes, one went to a well known baseball player, 1 is already pointed, one has already had a reserve at a specialty, and all are doing fine and getting big!
susie


115 posted on 06/26/2008 8:27:54 PM PDT by brytlea (amnesty--an act of clemency by an authority by which pardon is granted esp. to a group of individual)
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To: AnAmericanMother
I love your story of the dogs having a "job" to do. We have a German Shorthair...the dog is literally bird crazy. Right now, we have a smaller tree that has a nest about 6' up; the dog will balance on her hind legs for several minutes in attempt to see what's going on up there (to the great amusement of the neighbor kids).

My hubby says that when he misses a pheasant that Belle has found, pointed, and held for him she gives him "the look."

To keep her occupied during the off season, we play frisbie...they fly too!

116 posted on 06/26/2008 8:33:03 PM PDT by garandgal
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To: brytlea
Wonderful!

So glad they're all doing well!

Our trainer finally found a home for Bootsie . . . a big gangling Chocolate Lab puppy. Our trainer knows this guy who is like 85 years old, he buys really nice expensive Lab puppies, both field and show. He loves them when they're little, enjoys sitting in his carport and throwing bumpers for them, but when they hit adolescence he just can't handle them (I can see why not because a big boisterous Lab could knock him right over and break his hip) so he GIVES them to our trainer.

He had FIVE of these puppies at one time or another, was able to find homes for four (two beautiful black English style girls, a chocolate field girl and a yellow field boy) but Bootsie hung fire because he's big and gangly and a funny washed out chocolate color. But SO sweet (I was very tempted, but he was HUGE - my girls wouldn't make up one of him). But they found him a great home with a teenage girl who is just going to spoil him silly and dote on him. Just what he needs, he's not the brightest bulb on the porch but OH he is a sweet boy.

117 posted on 06/26/2008 8:36:48 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: garandgal
All the GSPs I know are bird crazy.

There's one in our neighborhood that's just plain crazy -- he's known as the dog that lifted a leg on Shelley's head. Shelley just shook herself off and gave him a look of total disgust, which he missed entirely. Poor Shelley! She edges away from him every time we meet.

118 posted on 06/26/2008 8:39:16 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: AnAmericanMother
There's one in our neighborhood that's just plain crazy

Actually, I think they all have a little bit of "just plain crazy"...in them. I used to joke with my husband that our primary job, as the owners of a GSP, was to keep her from killing herself. On the other hand, she is a sweet and loving dog...a total couch potato; once we've worn her out.

I'd love to have a lab, my first doggie (and my best friend as a toddler) was a bundle of love named Blackie. The dog babysat me when I was out in the yard. My husband has allergies, but Belle's shorter coat doesn't bother him as much. So, I just have to admire from afar...thanks for the pics.

119 posted on 06/26/2008 9:06:45 PM PDT by garandgal
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To: Joann37

What’s that saying about Pugs? “A lot of ugly in a small body.”


120 posted on 06/26/2008 10:35:29 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Given such dismal choices, I guess I'll vote for the old guy.)
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