The puppy photos are here: http://www.chiens-de-france.com/sit..._RUBRIQUE=31468 The guy is really insistent that no one repost his photos elsewhere, so you'll have to click through. They're cute little buggers.
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WolfensteinBag posted:The thread about it is surprisingly calm. Seems like people are of the attitude, "Well, so long as people are willing to get their dogs tested, no one has anything to hide," and people seem cooperative. It's quite possible it all stems from accidental breedings from breeders with lots of dogs (who also own Saarloos, obviously), so people are willing to help search just so it can be shown that there were mistakes. Also, to see what dogs are related to the red ones. That definitely surprises me. You should send me a message though, it's been a while and I've been somewhat out of the Vlcak drama loop lately.
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Oh man I haven't posted in here in forever. I really need to put up some more pics of Thor now that he's all growed up.
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Yes. Yes you do. ![]() ![]()
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I have videos of Kaidan from this past weekend. Will post them tonight or tomorrow. But yes, there is no such thing as too many Husky pictures. Regarding the pool picture from the random thread, we actually had to shape him getting in the pool. He'd walk up to it, drink from it ![]() ![]() It's been tough lately though, it's been consistently up in the low 90s on the weekends so we haven't been able to take him out much.
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WolfensteinBag posted:Yes. Yes you do. I've been so busy with work and school lately that I've been neglecting all of my internet poo poo. bad news/good news though, he almost died a couple of weeks ago, but he's back up to fighting strength, with probably more energy than before.
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EdsTeioh posted:bad news/good news though, he almost died a couple of weeks ago, but he's back up to fighting strength, with probably more energy than before. Geeze, what happened? ![]() rivals posted:It's been tough lately though, it's been consistently up in the low 90s on the weekends so we haven't been able to take him out much. This is the worst time of year to own a husky. ![]() ![]()
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WolfensteinBag posted:Geeze, what happened? Long story short, my (now ex) GF tried to OD on klonopins and Thor ended up eating a bunch of them. There's a wall of text post about the saga over in the Breakup Megathread in E/N.
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Ouch. Sorry to hear about that ![]()
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It's...better, I guess. Still rough, but Thor and I are managing. He and I just split a gyro and he's asleep on my feet, so that's a good thing.
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Man, I'm sorry about all that. ![]()
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A couple more Juno/Ike videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVn8M-qtY0w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdx6_2p4M2Y (sorry about the wrongly oriented video, I wasn't filming)
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Steve French posted:A couple more Juno/Ike videos: Ok, I have to ask, where exactly do you live? Because I SWEAR our huskies could be related...
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Are mastiffs considered a primitive breed?
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angrytech posted:Are mastiffs considered a primitive breed? Bully breed I think.
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WolfensteinBag posted:Ok, I have to ask, where exactly do you live? Because I SWEAR our huskies could be related... SF bay area. Ike came from a breeder in Squaw Valley, CA, the town near Fresno, not the ski resort near Truckee.
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New Buddy pictures! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Buddy's conformation isn't actually TOO terribly bad when you look at a side view like this (just goes to show how it can be deceiving!) His legs are angled pretty well, but they're all definitely too short for the rest of his body. If his legs had a different body, or vice versa, he'd actually be in proportion. ![]() ![]() From the front, you can really see how his chest is too wide. Not really conducive to running, but he's still super cute. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Lookit, Buddy actually has a waist! ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Buddy is looking great! Seeing Buddy reminded me... I came across an absolutely gorgeous Husky at the park a few days ago. Same colouration as Buddy, which is what triggered the memory. Cohen looooves Huskies, so she immediately ran up to play, and the two spent a few minutes playing chase and wrestling (with Cohen doing somersaults to encourage play ![]() Then I looked a little closer at the Husky while it was chasing -- 1, 2, 3 legs. It moved so naturally that I hadn't noticed it was missing a rear left leg. I'm always amazed at how well dogs can adapt to a handicap like that. I freakin' love Huskies.
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![]() ![]() Looking at Buddy's pictures again, I realized that it's mainly his front legs that are too stubby. ![]() Edit: Ok, this is from the first winter we had him: ![]() ![]() and for something even CRAZIER, these pictures I dug up some while ago are from when Buddy was listed on the rescue site for the FIRST time, like 1-2 years before we got him. HE HAS NO SNOW NOSE!! ![]() ![]() WolfensteinBag fucked around with this message at 00:12 on Jul 13, 2011 |
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Something about the seriousness of Buddy's expression sometimes makes me ![]()
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Does anyone here have experience with Finnish Lapphunds? From what I've read online they tend to be easy going and highly trainable, and used in a huge variety of sports and as service/therapy dogs. I have not met a Finnish Lapphund in my life and there are maybe less than 10 breeders in the U.S/Canada. I would imagine the mast majority of spitz breeds can be really stubborn when it comes to training, smart, with aloof/independent personalities and hard to deal with. Since it may (or may not, futures change a lot) be my first dog, will I be facing a difficult breed of dog to raise? I have trained/worked with difficult dogs before, but only for maybe a couple of hours a week at a non-kill shelter.
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WolfensteinBag posted:BUDDY! Woah, big coat and nose difference! Haha. I love Buddy. ![]()
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Baika posted:Does anyone here have experience with Finnish Lapphunds? From what I've read online they tend to be easy going and highly trainable, and used in a huge variety of sports and as service/therapy dogs. I have not met a Finnish Lapphund in my life and there are maybe less than 10 breeders in the U.S/Canada. I think the board has two Lapphund owners: Sharks Below and Riiseli (who I believe breeds them). Or does Riiseli have Lapponians? They seem like really cool dogs, but unfortunately I don't have any first hand experience with them. Riiseli competes in obedience with hers -- they give me the impression that they're particularly biddable for spitzes.
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I think Riiseli has a Lapponian but breeds Lapphunds.
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rivals posted:I think Riiseli has a Lapponian but breeds Lapphunds. We should have a roll call thread where people post what pets they have or have had experience with. Optional locations for PI socializing. The Dorkroom people do it to set up photowalks and whatnot.
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WolfensteinBag posted:drat, from above, he looks a LOT like Asa - his summer coat is looking FANTASTIC. God he's a gorgeous dog. Me wants steal? ![]() I <3 Huskies! Yay huskies! I'm not allowed to have one (too big) so keep posting pics :P
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Nikita is the prettiest dog.
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rivals posted:I think Riiseli has a Lapponian but breeds Lapphunds. Baika posted:Does anyone here have experience with Finnish Lapphunds? From what I've read online they tend to be easy going and highly trainable, and used in a huge variety of sports and as service/therapy dogs. I have not met a Finnish Lapphund in my life and there are maybe less than 10 breeders in the U.S/Canada. They are vastly better than our typical spitz breeds. Our typical spitz is a working line hunting dog, so a spitz that has a herding background is something else. They aren't as independent as these hunting type dogs and do enjoy human company immensely. They are typically open and friendly towards ALL people and most will tolerate a wide range of behaviors from humans with ease (hence therapy dogs). I'd probably place them below keeshonds, mittel- and wolfspitzs in terms of trainability. But Finnish Lapphunds, even if they are loud, are generally quieter than at least mittels and wolfs. Raising an average Finnish Lapphund into a respectable canine citizen is quite easy. Some males are a bit territorial and as a result need some work with their behavior on a leash when passing other dogs (you'll need to remember is that we deal with intact dogs here in Finland). And another somewhat common problem seems to be teaching a reliable recall. You won't usually lose a Lapphund without a 100% recall, but they might chase a rabbit for a while or go and greet other dogs as result.
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![]() ![]() Sadly she hates the hot weather. Putting her outside is an exercise in resisting puppy dog eyes. Warbadger fucked around with this message at 22:09 on Jul 16, 2011 |
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Warbadger posted:Awww, lookit her face! ![]() Oh, & thanks for all the nice comments about Buddy, guys. ![]() Funny punk-rear end Buddy story I posted in the Random Nonsense thread
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Nikita ![]() ![]() Hrafn that is my side of the bed. Please put my pillow back and get that smug grin off of your pointy face. Asshat.
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"Sock Weasel posted:Hrafn that is my side of the bed. Please put my pillow back and get that smug grin off of your pointy face. Asshat. hahahaha! He totally is smug! ![]() ![]() We've both been DYING for a 2nd dog lately, all these pictures are not helping our cause! I even had a dream the other night that we adopted a 5 month old GSD that was supposed to be a working prospect, but didn't work out, and she needed a home, so we took her in. ![]() ![]() Edit: ![]() http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FwxTYwdVCD4 Uphir z Peronowki WolfensteinBag fucked around with this message at 14:25 on Jul 19, 2011 |
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Augh I feel your pain! We're looking to get Raf a companion once our finances are a bit more stable and I'll be damned if I don't keep finding myself on shelter websites... That and there have been some stunning CsV litters lately and I'm just counting my blessings that I can't afford a pup at the moment haha. (Saying that, if/when I get another CsV I will be so so picky with the parents. I love Hrafn to pieces and wouldn't change a thing about him but he is looking rather shepherdy for the breed..!) That video though. ![]() Sock Weasel fucked around with this message at 15:45 on Jul 19, 2011 |
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I want a dog from Margo SO badly. We won't be getting another dog for a while though, and drat if I don't want another Husky or a Mal. It's going to be a tough decision when the time comes.
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rivals posted:I want a dog from Margo SO badly. Oh, I know!! She does SUCH a good job pairing up studs & dams, that the puppies always end up looking more fantastic than their parents, & she's a stickler for great temperament, too. It's not just talk, you can see it in her bonitation scores. Genetically sound, and raised right. ![]() ![]() BTW, that puppy in that video? He has a brother that still needs a home... ![]() ![]()
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![]() ![]() http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/interactive-map-discover-ancient-breeds/1282/
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That's really neat! Thanks for posting it. ![]()
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After months of consideration and waiting, we finally brought home our husky puppy Beignet (we call him Ben for short). He's been with us for four days now and seems to be adjusting well. He's very friendly and laid back; he'll approach anyone without fear and will allow himself to be touched and petted all over. So far he's not a huge fan of other barky dogs in the neighbors' yards, but hopefully that'll be curbed when he's old enough to get the rest of his shots and meet some new friends. Also, he just tends to go nuts when we try to take him on the leash in the yard, but he's gotten a little better about it. Surprisingly, he doesn't seem to like to spend much time in the yard, but I think that's also in part to the crazy high temperatures around here lately. His favorite spot, in front of the fan keeping cool: ![]() Eating a tasty chicken dinner: ![]() Combining two of his favorite activities.. putting his paws in/on his water dish and sleeping: ![]()
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# ? May 18, 2024 18:39 |
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I shall not pass (without Nikita following me upstairs).![]() ^ Reminds me of when she was just a little furry butterball. If only they didn't come equipped with little needle-teeth! ![]() Warbadger fucked around with this message at 07:23 on Jul 27, 2011 |
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