Sheridan Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 What about a Lagotto Romagnolo, no shedding, can be clipped, medium sized. One of the mums from school has just got her second one, they look like such a lovely dog Every lagotto I have met has been weak nerved and reactive - and predictably so. Are they supposed to be? The ones I know of are not but I've only met a few in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 The dog won't be living with the small animals all the time but my dogs follow me around while I garden, etc and the chooks are let out to free range in the orchard so the dogs and chooks meet if the dogs follow me to the orchard, ordinarily dogs are in the back yard and chooks are seperate in the orchard. So if it really didn't work I would simply have to not let the wheaten follow me if I was working in the orchard. I already have to be vigilant with ticks as I take my other dogs out bush a lot. I get the whole thing about the coat being the prize, etc but I'm looking at wheatens because the coast doesn't shed, not because I want a shaggy dog if that makes sense. I have realised the impracticalities for us of having shedding dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 If your main reason for wanting a wheaten is because they're non-shedding then my suggestion is to also look at other breeds as well. I'm not just saying this because of the coat. Given what you've described lifestyle wise, a terrier may not be the dog for you. Look at the lagotto and some of the other non-terrier non-shedding breeds. Wheatens are beautiful, perfect dogs but their terrier instincts are strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Ok. I'll look at the lag otto as well. Any other medium sized ones to recommend? I'm not into poodles before anyone suggests them. I love airedales but they are just too big(and they are terriers too!) I have one of those mobs of critters that are raised so carefully together that they just 'work' if you know what I mean. I have had people ask me how I get them to get along and I'm not entirely sure, I think it's a combination of a carefully chosen puppy(not just the breed but the pup itself) and then enormous amounts of socialisation and training. I always thought it was pretty amusing that my working and hunting dogs' best friend was a rabbit. < Edited May 2, 2013 by kelpiecuddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Ok. I'll look at the lag otto as well. Any other medium sized ones to recommend? I'm not into poodles before anyone suggests them. I love airedales but they are just too big(and they are terriers too!) I have one of those mobs of critters that are raised so carefully together that they just 'work' if you know what I mean. I have had people ask me how I get them to get along and I'm not entirely sure, I think it's a combination of a carefully chosen puppy(not just the breed but the pup itself) and then enormous amounts of socialisation and training. I always thought it was pretty amusing that my working and hunting dogs' best friend was a rabbit. Temperament or hairstyles put you off? Reason I'm asking is I know a few folk with kelpies and poodles and they really like both breeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Bit of both I think. I don't mind the temperament of the standard poodles but they are too big for me and I've never much liked the temperament of the smaller sizes. Bit too fine for me in body type, I prefer a dog that you can throw around a bit in a game or take out bush without feeling like you might break it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Bit of both I think. I don't mind the temperament of the standard poodles but they are too big for me and I've never much liked the temperament of the smaller sizes. Bit too fine for me in body type, I prefer a dog that you can throw around a bit in a game or take out bush without feeling like you might break it LOL Fair enough. We like what we like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Could just be the ones I've met but working as a vet nurse many years ago and in all my rescues I've only ever been bitten by three dogs and I blame myself of two of those bites(during attempted rescues of very scared animals), the third was a poodle who just decided it didn't like me and wanted a piece of my leg for itself! Even the nice toy and minis I have met I have found to be often highly strung, but maybe that is more about the owner than the dog. Edited May 2, 2013 by kelpiecuddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Is a portugese water dog too big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Could just be the ones I've met but working as a vet nurse many years ago and in all my rescues I've only ever been bitten by three dogs and I blame myself of two of those bites(during attempted rescues of very scared animals), the third was a poodle who just decided it didn't like me and wanted a piece of my keg for itself! Even the nice toy and minis I have met I have found to be often highly strung, but maybe that is more about the owner than the dog. I think a mini could work for you but if you don't like the ones you've met, another breed is the go. I find the more training and exercise they get, the happier they are. They need the stimulation and just being a lap dog can lead to a lot of issues. However, they are quite tough little dogs. Don't tend to be many health issues and most live to a good age. Just stick to black or brown - the rarer the colour, the more highly strung the dog IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 The portuguese is probably getting on the big side, we are trying to keep the size down to medium or smaller to make travelling a bit easier. The wheaten is basically maximum size, but at the same time I don't want something tiny because I want something robust enough to come running or bushwalking with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 What about a well bred Bichon? I know quite a few that are great little dogs, quite robust and there is one of my clients bichon's that i would steal if i could- great dogs. Be careful with lagottos- i know many with temperament issues. Those without such issues are fantastic though so it's just a matter of being careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) The portuguese is probably getting on the big side, we are trying to keep the size down to medium or smaller to make travelling a bit easier. The wheaten is basically maximum size, but at the same time I don't want something tiny because I want something robust enough to come running or bushwalking with me. You might want to change the thread title. Might need some help from people suggesting dogs from other groups. I know the terriers pretty well but I'm a bit lost in the other groups. Edited May 3, 2013 by Sheridan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) I'll do that, although I'd have to seriously fall in love with something else, i've loved wheatens since I was little so it seemed almost perfect when I met one and realised it was actually what I was looking for! LOL So convince me people, what other breeds might I fall in love with a why? :) Edited May 3, 2013 by kelpiecuddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 While people are suggesting other breeds, suggest you call a few wheaten people. Will PM you with suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoggies2001 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Nah I need a 'real' dog LOL I just love the look of the wheaten. I think I'll have to work hard to consider another breed now, I've been bitten by the bug! As a matter of fact, I just met a Wheaten at the vets with my unreal dog (mini schnauzer) lol and commented to the owner as he did to me that they are so similar in look, besides the colouring, to each other. I don't know if this is the correct way, but she was groomed just like Schnauzers are supposed to be groomed. The standard Schnauzer is very comparable to the size of the Wheaten. They both need the grooming, so what's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 I like the standards but the standards I have seen have been a lot taller than the wheatens I have met? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Nah I need a 'real' dog LOL I just love the look of the wheaten. I think I'll have to work hard to consider another breed now, I've been bitten by the bug! As a matter of fact, I just met a Wheaten at the vets with my unreal dog (mini schnauzer) lol and commented to the owner as he did to me that they are so similar in look, besides the colouring, to each other. I don't know if this is the correct way, but she was groomed just like Schnauzers are supposed to be groomed. The standard Schnauzer is very comparable to the size of the Wheaten. They both need the grooming, so what's the difference? Personality, I assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoggies2001 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Nah I need a 'real' dog LOL I just love the look of the wheaten. I think I'll have to work hard to consider another breed now, I've been bitten by the bug! As a matter of fact, I just met a Wheaten at the vets with my unreal dog (mini schnauzer) lol and commented to the owner as he did to me that they are so similar in look, besides the colouring, to each other. I don't know if this is the correct way, but she was groomed just like Schnauzers are supposed to be groomed. The standard Schnauzer is very comparable to the size of the Wheaten. They both need the grooming, so what's the difference? Personality, I assume. Sure, but you will always get a range of personalities within a breed anyway. I have had mini schnauzers for a number of years now, and I can honestly say that each of them has had their own personality. That's the fun of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgem Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Standard Schnauzers and Wheatens are very similar both in look at personality, which is only to be expected given that they have a similar history and purpose. Both were originally farmdogs used for vermin hunting and guarding. The biggest difference is coat. In addition to the colour, Standard Schnauzers have a wire coat. Structurally, there is not a great deal of difference between them. I think Standard Schnauzers are marginally taller and Wheatens are a bit stockier. We have a Standard Schnauzer that lives a couple of doors up and when Olle is wet there does not appear to be a great deal of difference body shape. They also have very similar play styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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