Naomi Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 My Aussie boy was often confused with a Berner as a pup. As an adult people call him a BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 With greyhounds it's all about the muzzle. With greyhounds as pets becoming more common kids are always asking their parents "what's that metal thing on the dog's mouth". 99% of people say "because they bite" For the people that are willing to listen I explain. One of the most annoying times was when I was walking my two greys(muzzled) and a foster greyhound cross not muzzled as being a cross he was not required to wear one, near my local boat ramp. A guy with a little boy around 5/6 years old were sitting on the breakwall and as I stopped to pick up a poo I had enough time to hear the following conversation. Child: What's on those dogs face dad? Dad:It's a muzzle Child: Why are they wearing it? Dad: Because they are savage dogs that kill things and they will bite people Child: Why isn't that one wearing one? (pointing to my unmuzzled greyX) Dad: Because that one hasn't bitten anyone yet!!!!! Me: SIGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Lock Jaw and that both my dogs are those dangerous dogs that kill people *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihtzufan Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 With greyhounds it's all about the muzzle. With greyhounds as pets becoming more common kids are always asking their parents "what's that metal thing on the dog's mouth". 99% of people say "because they bite" For the people that are willing to listen I explain. One of the most annoying times was when I was walking my two greys(muzzled) and a foster greyhound cross not muzzled as being a cross he was not required to wear one, near my local boat ramp. A guy with a little boy around 5/6 years old were sitting on the breakwall and as I stopped to pick up a poo I had enough time to hear the following conversation.Child: What's on those dogs face dad? Dad:It's a muzzle Child: Why are they wearing it? Dad: Because they are savage dogs that kill things and they will bite people Child: Why isn't that one wearing one? (pointing to my unmuzzled greyX) Dad: Because that one hasn't bitten anyone yet!!!!! Me: SIGH Greyhounds are a beautiful breed of dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlingdog Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No my pointer is not a dalmation cross :) ...or a great dane puppy ...or a GSP ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileys mum Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 With greyhounds it's all about the muzzle. With greyhounds as pets becoming more common kids are always asking their parents "what's that metal thing on the dog's mouth". 99% of people say "because they bite" For the people that are willing to listen I explain. One of the most annoying times was when I was walking my two greys(muzzled) and a foster greyhound cross not muzzled as being a cross he was not required to wear one, near my local boat ramp. A guy with a little boy around 5/6 years old were sitting on the breakwall and as I stopped to pick up a poo I had enough time to hear the following conversation. Child: What's on those dogs face dad? Dad:It's a muzzle Child: Why are they wearing it? Dad: Because they are savage dogs that kill things and they will bite people Child: Why isn't that one wearing one? (pointing to my unmuzzled greyX) Dad: Because that one hasn't bitten anyone yet!!!!! Me: SIGH That's just so sad SM ....I've met a few Grey hounds, & they where lovely dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Lock Jaw and that both my dogs are those dangerous dogs that kill people *sigh* How sad... they only kill knees. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No; my Australian Shepherds' bob tails are not docked, they are born that way. No; my Australian Shepherd with blue eyes is not blind. Yes she can see fine. Both of those :laugh: plus no she is not a husky cross or a koolie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No, dingo mixes aren't the devil dog of Dracula's castle. They are just a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybilly Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm always asked if my lakeland terriers are some kind of oodle No they are not miniature airedales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Your Border Collie "herding" mowers, other dogs, children, balls etc means NOTHING in relation to working instinct or ability on livestock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faolmor Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Irish Setters aren't stupid. Nor are they "Red Setters." Edited July 18, 2012 by Faolmor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 That kelpies need LOTS of exercise! No more than your average dog, really. Mental stimulation - well, that's another story. This and that they need LOTS of space, or a farm or a property. Not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvsDobes Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) So i was just wondering what things are said about your breed that you find you have to correct people about?? :) Temperament! They are not vicious dogs, and they will not "turn on you" when they become an adult. We get this one all the time too, with our Dobe :laugh: It used to really annoy us but now we have a bit of a laugh about it, and even bought a print of this old movie poster for above the bed! http://cinebeats.wordpress.com/2011/01/21/they-only-kill-their-masters/ Oh, god, yes! I have that poster as an original lithograph along with The Dobermannn Gang and Trapped hanging above my dogs' crates... Just for laughs. I'm more frequently asked if they are poorly bred skinny 'Rockweilters' *headslap* Edited July 18, 2012 by LuvsDobes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro29 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Question "oh, where did you get your rescue dog from, she is so skinny" Reply" she is a pure bred whippet"" Oh, gosh, she needs to be fed doesn't she!! It is unbelievable the amount of times I have been asked this, also if she is a miniature greyhound ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest english.ivy Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No my pointer is not a dalmatian cross ...or a great dane puppy I get that too. Either a Dalmatian or a small Great Dane. With Ivy I get TOLD I have a Lassie dog or a dangerous wolf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No, keeping Border Collies in active pet homes is not 'cruel'. No, a farm is not the only place where a Border can live a happy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No, my dog is not a sheep (Grumpy).Fortunately, aside from getting mistaken for a mini schnauzer on occasion, Mini just tends to get 'Awwwww, isn't she cute!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No; my Australian Shepherds' bob tails are not docked, they are born that way. No; my Australian Shepherd with blue eyes is not blind. Yes she can see fine. Both of those :laugh: plus no she is not a husky cross or a koolie. Exactly! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Ticking is part of the Border Collie gene pool. It does not mean it's crossed with a Aust. Cattle Dog. Smooth coats and Pricked ears are also part of the BC genepool. They do not mean it's crossed with a kelpie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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