poodlemum

Hi Zug Zug Now you KNOW I'm going to go for the Standard Poodle . OK - they do take more time grooming but, as far as exercise is concerned. I've been a Standard Poodle owner for over 30 years &, really, they don't need a lot of exercise - the puppies can be bouncy & have lots of energy but when they get a bit older they become real couch potatoes. You should see the 2 boys I have now (you saw their daughter & sister) - they have their little patch of ground to run & play but mostly they like to be inside schmoozing & they are not fat or unhealthy-looking at all.

Awwwww - Miss Emily photos

TSD needs to post some of her "Miss Emily" pictures here - CUTENESS OVERLOAD

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Some helpful advice in this thread: http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/222058-lab-at-10months-was-desexed-5-days-ago-and-now-has-bad-cough/

Said it before, but I'll say it again POODLES Wildwind Flashman (aka Lennon)

And I am not afraid to state my feelings about a breed. I was a Dog Obedience Instructor for many years, which gave me the opportunity to observe various breeds and how they inter-acted with other dogs. What are YOUR qualifications, Tarope? As an All Breeds Instructor you would see cross bred and backyard so called GSD's with very bad Temperaments purchased by people who haven't got a clue how to handle them. I have seen an All Breeds Instructor who was very scared of my GSD and she was only a pup(12 mths) at that time. I'm not having a go at you,but anyone can be an All Breed Instructor with no experience at all. To be an Instructor with the GSDL you must have the experience and pass all the exams too. You asked what are my Qualifications, well I was a member of the GSDL for a few years and both my GSD's who are papered did Obedience training for several years. At GSD training you are shown how to handle and raise you GSD correctly and if you have a problem you only have to ask. I was a member of two branches of the GSDL and have seen many GSD's both dog and bitch and I would not call any of them cowardly, fear biting was a big problem years ago so I'm told this is not the case now thanks to the GSDL. With GSD's dogs don't like other dogs and bitches don't like other bitches and some don't like either and you are told this on the very first night of training so you keep your dog or bitch on a short lead at all times. They are also stubborn and have a mind of their own at times, shed 365 days per year. There are two types of GSD's, the calm and the hyperactive, I have one of each but not by choice and a desexed dog and bitch are the best combo with this breed. So as you can see I do have a little experience this wonderful breed. Am a member of the Rottie Club and have done Obedience with them too, aren't you sorry you asked. There are many owners of GSD's and Rotties who do the right thing and raise them correctly, that also means making them part of the family but unfortunately it's the bad owners who create breed prejudice. OH, I agree 100% with this!! I once had a lady at Obedience training ask me if my Standard Poodle was OK with small dogs - she had been to another Obedience club where someone had a Standard Poodle with a very bad temperament who had attacked her dog & this had made her wary of all Standard Poodles. Wariness is not necessarily a bad thing, though. When I introduced her to my dog & my dog to her dog she felt better about HIM, anyway, but I would bet she would still have been wary of Standard Poodles - we always remember the bad incidents longer.

And I am not afraid to state my feelings about a breed. I was a Dog Obedience Instructor for many years, which gave me the opportunity to observe various breeds and how they inter-acted with other dogs. What are YOUR qualifications, Tarope? As an All Breeds Instructor you would see cross bred and backyard so called GSD's with very bad Temperaments purchased by people who haven't got a clue how to handle them. I have seen an All Breeds Instructor who was very scared of my GSD and she was only a pup(12 mths) at that time. I'm not having a go at you,but anyone can be an All Breed Instructor with no experience at all. To be an Instructor with the GSDL you must have the experience and pass all the exams too. You asked what are my Qualifications, well I was a member of the GSDL for a few years and both my GSD's who are papered did Obedience training for several years. At GSD training you are shown how to handle and raise you GSD correctly and if you have a problem you only have to ask. I was a member of two branches of the GSDL and have seen many GSD's both dog and bitch and I would not call any of them cowardly, fear biting was a big problem years ago so I'm told this is not the case now thanks to the GSDL. With GSD's dogs don't like other dogs and bitches don't like other bitches and some don't like either and you are told this on the very first night of training so you keep your dog or bitch on a short lead at all times. They are also stubborn and have a mind of their own at times, shed 365 days per year. There are two types of GSD's, the calm and the hyperactive, I have one of each but not by choice and a desexed dog and bitch are the best combo with this breed. So as you can see I do have a little experience this wonderful breed. Am a member of the Rottie Club and have done Obedience with them too, aren't you sorry you asked. There are many owners of GSD's and Rotties who do the right thing and raise them correctly, that also means making them part of the family but unfortunately it's the bad owners who create breed prejudice. OH, I agree 100% with this!! I once had a lady at Obedience training ask me if my Standard Poodle was OK with small dogs - she had been to another Obedience club where someone had a Standard Poodle with a very bad temperament who had attacked her dog & this had made her wary of all Standard Poodles. Wariness is not necessarily a bad thing, though. When I introduced her to my dog & my dog to her dog she felt better about HIM, anyway, but I would bet she would still have been wary of Standard Poodles - we always remember the bad incidents longer.

That's interesting - I used to have a Geman Shorthaired Pointer who was the park "peacemaker". The GSDs I used to see, unfortunately, were owned by "macho" types who weren't bothered about their dogs attacking other (usually smaller) dogs and in some cases encouraged it A few years ago I had to go to a trial secretary's house to hand in a trial entry (last-minute) She had GSDs & I was a bit nervous of them, at first, but they were gentle & obviously well-socialised.

And I am not afraid to state my feelings about a breed. I was a Dog Obedience Instructor for many years, which gave me the opportunity to observe various breeds and how they inter-acted with other dogs. What are YOUR qualifications, Tarope?

And gorgeous puppies they are, too - growing well & putting on weight (Mum was bred by me)

Welcome to DOL!!! You will find the "Dogs 101" section very valuable when you decide on a breed. Also visit the specific breed thread - you will find many people who can be of help to you there. I highly recommend a Poodle - but I'm not at all biased

Yes, because the breed standard called for a docked tail breeders would dock the tail whether the dog was for show or just a pet- same as for Poodles.

They don't anymore - it's illegal in Australia (every State, I think) due to hysterical stirring by a bunch of idiots who chose not to concentrate on REAL animal welfare issues Many hunting/retrieving dogs had their tails docked to prevent damage to them. If it's done young enough (used to be 2-3 days) and done properly by a Vet, there is no pain or trauma. NO doubt the next thing the idiots will get banned is dewclaw removal - I actually heard a Vet say it was "comparable to removing a baby's thumb" what a d*ckhead

No, born and bred Aussie, with over a decade experience with Aust. Cattle Dogs ;) but what's that to you hey?! No need to try and talk sense to you. Apparently people are morons if they decide to not trust a certain breed, even if that breed had frightened them on numerous occasions. Oh, and I never once said GSDs and Rottie's were aggressive breeds, I just commented that people who cannot acknowledge that their chosen breeds, without training, can get into more trouble than some others are the slightly delusional ones ;) I am absolutely GOBSMACKED at the rudeness of Tarope - I hope someone has reported it. Tarope, resorting to such nastiness only makes YOU look bad.

Anyone who lives in Victoria knows the ARSEPCA is not interested in animal welfare - only photo-opportunities for Hugely Wurthless and the rest of their oxygen thieves - it really pi$$es me off that I used to contribute to them

Owners of breeds that fail to acknowledge the heritage of their beloved breed, fail to acknowledge the percentage breakdown of personalities attracted to their breed of choice are more likely to make biased comments. Some people do themselves no favours with head in the sand attitudes of what their breed is capable of without correct training, and using their own insular experience with their own dogs to say that people are unjustified to be wary of breeds which they HAVE had exposure too, even if it is just at the dog park. need that like button again... :D Me too!

My boys are named after legendary musicians Harrison - George Harrison Dylan - Bob Dylan My absolute GOD is Eric Clapton but Eric or Clapton just doesn't work for a name My next Poodle will be female & she will be Arwen Evenstar

haven't posted before but I've been thinking about him, Lorraine

You should take that up, Poodlefan - Ish's young girl has met my lappie and she was an absolute delight :-) Sorry, I think you've confused me with someone else?? Poodlemum perhaps? Yes, it was me - Poodlefan is the smart one, I'm the naughty one And apparently I'm the spacey one I'm not a huge fan of small dogs, and of one popular small breed in particular (I'm not going to say which), which was amusing in some ways because I used to have a friend who had one which for some reason absolutely adored me. I had to overlook his breed in order to like him back, but he was a very nice little fellow, and it is rather flattering to be so admired Not at all - easy to get confused - you're lucky you're not looking at the Poodle thread where there's Poodle Mum Poodlemum Poodlefan (occasionally) Poodlecrazy & Poodlechic :D

You should take that up, Poodlefan - Ish's young girl has met my lappie and she was an absolute delight :-) Sorry, I think you've confused me with someone else?? Poodlemum perhaps? Yes, it was me - Poodlefan is the smart one, I'm the naughty one Ohhhh - it used to make my blood boil - the instructors who thought THEIR breed was the only one for Obedience - I had a similar experience with an Instructor who had GRs & thought they ere the ONLY good breed. Mond you, she was universally unpopular (we used to call her "Frau Hitler" behind her back )

My GSD is the most social of all my dogs The most tolerant and the most submissive around other dogs. Big dorky boofhead that he is! Is he show or working line? Oh please tell me you're not going to suggest that makes a difference in this case?! Why? Because it makes no difference what background Kavik's dog is from - he sounds like a lovely GSD with a good temperament. Mine are all show lines and are also lovely dogs who get along well with others too. Not one nasty, cowardly dog amongst them - nor any of my friends GSDs. Sounds like you've dealt with some pretty awful ones but one would hope that you could see the bigger picture, that there are good and bad in all breeds and the working/show debate doesn't come into it I asked out of interest - I know nothing about working-line GSDs & would like to know what they are like as regards temperament etc. I agree with you that I have probably seen some poor examples - the area where I used to live had a large Mediterranean ethnic population - when they have dogs they prefer large, mean-looking dogs and don't socialise them - there was one particular person who used to encourage his dog to attack others . I'm willing to admit that my prejudice is unreasonable (but then, isn't ALL prejudice?) but I have had bad experiences with GSDs and tend to stay away from them. I don't think your predjudice is unreasonable - you can only go off your own experiences, I find it sad that they've been bad when the vast majority of GSDs I know are friendly, happy and playful dogs. If I was in your shoes and had experienced horrible ones, I'd be staying away from them too. I'm glad that your question about working line was curiousity and not a dig at the temperament of showlines as a whole. If we're ever at the same place together, I'd love for you to meet some of my dogs Maybe I've been fortunate, but most of the dogs (of ANY breed) that I have seen at shows have been calm and good-natured. I realise that GSDs bred for the showring or work are worlds apart from the ill-bred, unsocialised ones I had the misfortune to encounter who have made me wary of the whole breed Another breed I used to be frightened of was Dobermans, as I was bitten by one when I was young (totally unprovoked - I was riding my bike and it rushed out of a yard & bit me on the leg). I managed to overcome my fright due to some friends having a lovely, affectionate sweetie of a Dobe.

My GSD is the most social of all my dogs The most tolerant and the most submissive around other dogs. Big dorky boofhead that he is! Is he show or working line? Oh please tell me you're not going to suggest that makes a difference in this case?! Why? Because it makes no difference what background Kavik's dog is from - he sounds like a lovely GSD with a good temperament. Mine are all show lines and are also lovely dogs who get along well with others too. Not one nasty, cowardly dog amongst them - nor any of my friends GSDs. Sounds like you've dealt with some pretty awful ones but one would hope that you could see the bigger picture, that there are good and bad in all breeds and the working/show debate doesn't come into it I asked out of interest - I know nothing about working-line GSDs & would like to know what they are like as regards temperament etc. I agree with you that I have probably seen some poor examples - the area where I used to live had a large Mediterranean ethnic population - when they have dogs they prefer large, mean-looking dogs and don't socialise them - there was one particular person who used to encourage his dog to attack others . I'm willing to admit that my prejudice is unreasonable (but then, isn't ALL prejudice?) but I have had bad experiences with GSDs and tend to stay away from them.

My GSD is the most social of all my dogs The most tolerant and the most submissive around other dogs. Big dorky boofhead that he is! Is he show or working line? Oh please tell me you're not going to suggest that makes a difference in this case?! Why?