tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post2958388347987118930..comments2024-01-03T03:28:48.980-07:00Comments on mugwump Chronicles: What I Look For In A DogMugwumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487540636265322556noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-9523887957995186482014-03-27T10:34:33.578-06:002014-03-27T10:34:33.578-06:00I've said it possibly too often: functional bo...I've said it possibly too often: functional body type and sound mind is a big part of why I'm so fond of Weims. <br /><br />Even my "his breeder should be shot!" rescue Weim (11+ years together and going strong), with his train-wreck conformation and lack of brain, is healthier and sounder than a number of award-winning purebreds of other breeds that have been sliding away from 'functional' for the sake of winning show ribbons.<br /><br />I'm fond enough of Weims that I stay current on which local kennels are producing sound dogs, so that when he's gone I'll be able to find my right dog - be it a pup, or an adult that didn't fit in its first home.NotAFollowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134003148196639993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-20472988314927233722014-03-26T15:42:25.976-06:002014-03-26T15:42:25.976-06:00I'm a sucker for big dogs with teddy bear pers...I'm a sucker for big dogs with teddy bear personalities, and I terribly miss my Mastiff mix. It sounds like I made a lot of mistakes that affected his soundness later.<br /><br />I love the bottom left shelter dog.Peanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15241198497115465345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-27804198294629412902014-03-25T20:29:50.658-06:002014-03-25T20:29:50.658-06:00Thanks for this post Mugs. I've been managing ...Thanks for this post Mugs. I've been managing my kelpie-rottweiler cross's joint-and-soft-tissue issues for some years now and now, at 13 years, I feel I'm losing the battle. Who knows exactly what genetics are mixed up in her and how she was treated when young - we got her at one year old and she showed signs then of having been abused. She's been the most awesome, wonderful dog and very pretty too, as well as very smart. As long as she's happy and able to potter slowly about, we will just love her and wait for her to tell us when it's too much. :(<br />She is the ideal type of dog for me - shorthair kelpie cross and brainy smart. But we didn't escape the curse of the bad joints (and possible beatings or inappropriate exercise when young, I'll never know.)Helenhttp://castironbalcony.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-80181929553735244882014-03-25T11:12:24.582-06:002014-03-25T11:12:24.582-06:00I want that tricolor hound thing.I want that tricolor hound thing.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544884349722760099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-76549135651633014532014-03-25T09:36:19.463-06:002014-03-25T09:36:19.463-06:00Pom and Pap mixes are hard to tell apart unless yo...Pom and Pap mixes are hard to tell apart unless you have experience with paps. I would have to touch the coat of a cross to tell the difference, I was just impressed that you were looking a a possible cross with my breed! Love the dog issues discussed here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-10831929630446296742014-03-25T09:30:32.271-06:002014-03-25T09:30:32.271-06:00Anon - that little dog was identified as a Pomeran...Anon - that little dog was identified as a Pomeranian...which is why, for shelter dogs, I look at the dog first. That one,the little starved Chi and the 12-year-old Maltese come under my "Why not, I have room," clause. See? I do let sentimentality in, to a point. I would still evaluate temperament and build, but there's a lot of flex room for me with dogs like this. mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-64319217097925486142014-03-25T08:48:32.422-06:002014-03-25T08:48:32.422-06:00Holy cow - that jrt on the rock is almost the twin...Holy cow - that jrt on the rock is almost the twin of my girl Q! <br /><br />I also have the soft spot for terriers - though the smartness + the speediness can be challenging. ;D<br /><br />No shelter visits for me, or I'd have as many dogs as you do lol. Nice selection at your local. Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-58101713238065731942014-03-25T08:22:12.180-06:002014-03-25T08:22:12.180-06:00Bottom row evaluations, second from left. Mmmm. ...Bottom row evaluations, second from left. Mmmm. This dog may have Papillon somewhere, the way to tell a long haired chihuahua, pomeranian and papillon apart is the ears. Poms will have smaller "bear" ears, chis longer "tulip" ears, paps have a distinctive butterfly design of the ear. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-79681066622829947542014-03-25T07:51:06.416-06:002014-03-25T07:51:06.416-06:00Thanks for the link to that video, it was really i...Thanks for the link to that video, it was really interesting (I'm studying animal behaviour at the moment, so I love this kind of thing). One thing I didn't quite understand was 'calming signals': is it the dog trying to calm itself, or trying to calm another person or dog?MalteseLizzieMcGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601007613584906494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-46467281573835642792014-03-25T07:32:42.335-06:002014-03-25T07:32:42.335-06:00All I have are catahoula and heeler mixes, I love ...All I have are catahoula and heeler mixes, I love them dearly. Their personality and antics crack me up, they listen well, learn quickly. But the breed that intrigues me is the Irish wolfhound.sulphurfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689823988525807811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-68793716909134106562014-03-25T07:26:02.980-06:002014-03-25T07:26:02.980-06:00Sorry Indyapp- I think I'm just hilarious some...Sorry Indyapp- I think I'm just hilarious sometimes.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-27555833653398973062014-03-25T07:14:08.482-06:002014-03-25T07:14:08.482-06:00Oh Good, it is a goat. I was wondering if I was l...Oh Good, it is a goat. I was wondering if I was losing it.IndyAppnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-50828632090274052082014-03-25T07:10:07.154-06:002014-03-25T07:10:07.154-06:00You're right zebradreams, it's a goat! Sti...You're right zebradreams, it's a goat! Still wouldn't want those legs...mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-84681091147225516712014-03-25T01:18:08.016-06:002014-03-25T01:18:08.016-06:00This: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MYe7_zokvZw/UzBZYh...This: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MYe7_zokvZw/UzBZYhx0biI/AAAAAAAABzI/tSz8vsRjX4o/s1600/ligament+other+leg.jpg<br /><br />Is not a dog. Just sayin'.zebradreams07https://www.blogger.com/profile/17044216223536421442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-52006603152905902922014-03-24T23:50:03.906-06:002014-03-24T23:50:03.906-06:00Agree with you on all sorts of levels here. Thanks...Agree with you on all sorts of levels here. Thanks for the links more information is always good.<br /><br />I miss my girl(AussieX)and will not get another dog any time soon, just do not have the time to give to one right now. <br /><br />Happy to meet a dog who is happy to meet me in the mean time to get my canine fix. <br /><br />MichelleLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-18030232585715362362014-03-24T18:39:05.266-06:002014-03-24T18:39:05.266-06:00Neat, the overall balance of the type of dog you l...Neat, the overall balance of the type of dog you like and your description of the kind of temperament you look for could also be used to describe the using horses you like. <br />As always, I look forward to reading your posts. Thanks for writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-3460306795447533212014-03-24T17:28:20.431-06:002014-03-24T17:28:20.431-06:00Ahh, one day my 6 month old ridgie will finish gro...Ahh, one day my 6 month old ridgie will finish growing at 10 different rates and look like the one in the photo. He's at the stage where parts of him look great and parts of him look weird - and the good/weird parts change from week to week!<br /><br />You have some nice looking dogs in your local shelter - here they're mostly bully mixes, which is unfortunate if you're not a fan of that type of dog, or huntaway crosses. Huntaways are a NZ developed sheep dog that "hunt the sheep away from them, using their loud, deep bark" - not a dog for in urban areas - even the ones that don't want to work sheep have too much work drive for most urban people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com