General discussion on Pet Shack

[turtledude]

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I dunno much. I'm dog-sitting till she gets older. I think they said she was a cast-off fram a breeder or something. Her skin is very loose around the shoulders (doesn't show in pics). Mehbe 2-3 months old?

[Nanook]

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Cute puppy but that is no Sharpei.

This would be Sharpei



Anyway, be glad it's not a Sharpei. Walking vet bill that breed! From eyelid problems (ingrown hairs) to skin infections in the wrinkles. They are bristly to the touch as well. There was a time I looked seriously into the breed as i thought they looked fun, but after research and every time I went to the vet there was a local breeder there with her dogs for the above stated reasons.

[turtledude]

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eh...I'm not paying the vet bills anyway. (although I once paid $3700 for a cat operation....I joked that the cat had his own credit card btw...I sent an equal amt. to Ja. ) Whatever she is...she's a "love", and seems to have the character of a mastiff something, from what I've read. I goin wid dat for now.

[Nanook]

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Yeah, she is a cutie! How old?

[turtledude]

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look up a few posts^^^^^^^^

[Peasie]

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Love the dingo puppy .

[Nanook]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turtledude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">look up a few posts^^^^^^^^ </div></div>

OMG it's going to be HUGE! Interesting ears...

[diabolical_Tanya]

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yep that looks like a Dingo

[RichD]

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cayote on the golf course in the middle of the city

[diabolical_Tanya]

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African wild dog

[turtledude]

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where's dat &quot;bang head on desk&quot; smiley?

[jamaica_dreamin]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nanook</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cute puppy but that is no Sharpei.

This would be Sharpei



Anyway, be glad it's not a Sharpei. Walking vet bill that breed! From eyelid problems (ingrown hairs) to skin infections in the wrinkles. They are bristly to the touch as well. There was a time I looked seriously into the breed as i thought they looked fun, but after research and every time I went to the vet there was a local breeder there with her dogs for the above stated reasons. </div></div>

I think that you are right. I'll stick with Shar Pei mix, thank you!

[jamaica_dreamin]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turtledude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">eh...I'm not paying the vet bills anyway. (although I once paid $3700 for a cat operation....I joked that the cat had his own credit card btw...I sent an equal amt. to Ja. ) Whatever she is...she's a &quot;love&quot;, and seems to have the character of a mastiff something, from what I've read. I goin wid dat for now. </div></div>

I had a Dobie with a couple of credit cards!

[Suesumba]

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before anyone asks: woody is a &quot;blue merle australian shepherd&quot; he's not old. i get that qwestian always and he's stronger than trojan.

[turtledude]

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Ah....like dis

The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent, medium-sized dog of strong herding and guardian instincts. He is also a delightful and loyal companion and a great family dog. He loves to be part of the daily hustle and bustle, and enjoys riding in the vehicle just to be with his beloved master. As a farm dog, he diligently carries out his responsibilities, be they bringing in the stock or finding that stray one that got tangled in the brush. He is easy to train, easy to housebreak, and eager to please.

Aussies have been used as seeing-eye dogs, as utility dogs to the physically handicapped, hearing aid dogs, police and narcotics dogs and search and rescue dogs. In the northern areas they have also been used as sled dogs. Many go with their masters as volunteers to children's homes and nursing homes to do therapy work. Truly, the Australian Shepherd is a highly versatile dog.

The Aussie (as he is lovingly nicknamed) is a very active dog that needs a great deal of exercise on a daily basis to prevent him from become bored or frustrated and developing destructive habits. Because of their high energy level, combined with high intelligence, Aussies need to be given a &quot;job&quot; to perform, be it shepherding the children, protecting the house, herding livestock or competing in dog events.

One of the most frequent reasons Aussies are turned over to rescue groups is because their owners didn't realize how much energy the breed has, and weren't willing to channel that energy through training. Aussies are also quite demanding of their owners' time and attention and want to be constantly with them, following them from room to room in the house, and going along in the car or truck on errands. They can be highly territorial and protective of their masters' possessions, which can cause serious difficulties unless controlled with proper training.