eball Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 If a "modification" is done to protect a dog from injury, it makes sense. When it is done just to "preserve" someone's "ideal" version of a breed it's just stupid (and cruel). We adopted a Miniature Pinscher (no relation to the Doberman, by the way) at 6 weeks...she already had her tail docked (which bummed us out) but thankfully they didn't touch her ears. Her ears were floppy until one week one of them stood up, and within another week or two the other did the same. I think her ears look beautiful, and much better than the cropped version that seems so unnecessary. I often wonder what her natural tail wagging would have looked like. This is Kiwi. She's 15 years, 2 months, and nearly deaf, but still kicking. Still loves playing and driving us crazy. She's the second love of my life. She's also a genius -- no, really. She was one of the dogs featured on the Nat Geo Wild series "Is Your Dog a Genius" several years ago. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 2/7/2020 at 5:00 AM, Simon said: Stella Nice work on the snowman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 2/7/2020 at 10:28 AM, SlimShady'sGhost said: Nice Sammy boy, where/when did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) Dogs are the best. Here's my little pal, Molly. She just turned 9 yesterday. Edited February 8, 2020 by Bad Things 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 49 minutes ago, Bad Things said: Dogs are the best. Here's my little pal, Molly. She just turned 9 yesterday. HFBD, Molly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 53 minutes ago, Bad Things said: Dogs are the best. Here's my little pal, Molly. She just turned 9 yesterday. Molly is awesome......your dog looks pretty sweet as well ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 WotAGuy he is! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Nice Sammy boy, where/when did you get? My cousin had some to breed We had him in 1979 1980 for 10 short months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: My cousin had some to breed We had him in 1979 1980 for 10 short months. They're awesome dogs Very smart and opinionated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 He was a bear he looked like a Polar bear cub and had a big strong chest at 10 months Very well mannered and well trained well until he ate the meatball off of my plate when I turned my back. red sauce on a white muzzle is a dead giveaway Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said: They're awesome dogs Very smart and opinionated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 28 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: They're awesome dogs Very smart and opinionated. 28 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: He was a bear he looked like a Polar bear cub and had a big strong chest at 10 months Very well mannered and well trained well until he ate the meatball off of my plate when I turned my back. red sauce on a white muzzle is a dead giveaway Close friend of mine had one. His name was Cirrus. Beautiful and so friendly. Cirrus died young (maybe 4 years old). Tore my buddy apart. Never got another dog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 This is Harry about 4 months ago. He is ~14 1/2 yrs old. 6/1/05 -- 2/6/2020 RIP my friend. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Love this thread ? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) One last picture from this past summer at one of his favorite spots. Thnx for this thread Gugny. ? Edited February 9, 2020 by Turk71 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 19 hours ago, KD in CA said: Nice work on the snowman. Both the eyes and the buttons are actually shot glasses I grabbed off the downstairs bar and the hat was commandeered from a Mexican cantina where I may have enjoyed one too many Patrons ; - ) The more salient issue is what the hell kind of old fart whose kids are long grown and gone still goes out in the yard with only a dog and builds snowmen for fun? And to keep things on topic, Stella is one hardcore hiking hound 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Here’s a pic of every dog I’ve ever owned. Not a fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Simon said: Both the eyes and the buttons are actually shot glasses I grabbed off the downstairs bar and the hat was commandeered from a Mexican cantina where I may have enjoyed one too many Patrons ; - ) The more salient issue is what the hell kind of old fart whose kids are long grown and gone still goes out in the yard with only a dog and builds snowmen for fun? And to keep things on topic, Stella is one hardcore hiking hound Awesome pictures. I also wanted to point out that it's a good thing you capitalized Patrons, otherwise this thread would have gone into an entirely different direction! Edited February 9, 2020 by Gugny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 32 minutes ago, Gugny said: Awesome pictures. I also wanted to point out that it's a good thing you capitalized Patrons, otherwise this thread would have gone into an entirely different direction! Believe it or not I actually considered that when I was typing and I almost left it lowercase just to create a bit of doubt in people's minds. Nice catch..... And to keep it on topic... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Here are my two partners. They are retired racing greyhounds. Professional athletes. Everyday with them is a gift. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony P Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 This is Ruby. She's s good girl. This is Frisco. She likes Golf balls. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Quick question.... Is it considered a rescue if the dog is currently not in a shelter? A few dogs I'm looking at online were either strays brought into a home or fostered who used to be in a shelter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 Bump. Let's see those puppies!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Great idea for a thread Gug!! Here are our girls. Grace (tan pit), Gabby (grey pit), and Freddy Jo (Boxer) All dressed up for our wedding! In their natural state. Asleep and cuddling... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Here's one of our six. Barron (Saint Bernard). Drooling because bacon was on the stove. Edited April 2, 2020 by Joe in Winslow 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Before looking at the thread, I thought you meant the worst posters.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Dogs of One Bills Drive 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Mabel , redbone hound dog. This is my daughters dog. A very ACTIVE puppy.8 months old 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) On 4/1/2020 at 6:44 PM, Royale with Cheese said: Quick question.... Is it considered a rescue if the dog is currently not in a shelter? A few dogs I'm looking at online were either strays brought into a home or fostered who used to be in a shelter. Adopting any dog that needs a loving home is a rescue in my opinion. We took our dog in at one year old when his elderly 'owner' passed on. He was going to the pound if no one would take him. Edited April 3, 2020 by Turk71 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 On 2/9/2020 at 9:16 AM, Chandler#81 said: Here’s a pic of every dog I’ve ever owned. Not a fan People who don’t like dogs tend to leave their shopping carts everywhere but the return and talk on their phones in an elevator. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) Harvey... the one on the right. Edited April 3, 2020 by Buftex 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: People who don’t like dogs tend to leave their shopping carts everywhere but the return and talk on their phones in an elevator. Sorry, did you say I hit your car with a shopping cart? Huh? I can’t hear you very well. I’m in an elevator.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Vegetables Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 My pal Sir Duke. Basset/Beagle. Some call him a Bagel ? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 On 2/9/2020 at 6:54 PM, boater said: Here are my two partners. They are retired racing greyhounds. Professional athletes. Everyday with them is a gift. We had a retired racer when I was in my late teens/early 20's. He was a beautiful big lad. Black with a white underbelly. His name was Flash. He was only just over 2 year's old when we adopted him. So placid and loving. Only barked when it was toilet time. But he came to life when it was time for a walk. He always kept the instinct to chase anything small and furry. We had a plenty of "mis-haps" with a few of the local cats over the years. I always recommend Greyhounds when people mention they're thinking of adding to their family. It sounds you enjoy your two characters as much as we did Flash. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seasons1992 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 9 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Sorry, did you say I hit your car with a shopping cart? Huh? I can’t hear you very well. I’m in an elevator.. He deserves a ding or two anyway..........no harm here that I see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 My favorite dog! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 7 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: My favorite dog! I don’t get it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 On 4/1/2020 at 9:44 PM, Royale with Cheese said: Quick question.... Is it considered a rescue if the dog is currently not in a shelter? A few dogs I'm looking at online were either strays brought into a home or fostered who used to be in a shelter. The dog gives you full credit! So I’ll go with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 12:56 AM, Buftex said: Harvey... the one on the right. Corgi? I just got a older female Corg-Weenie from the SPCA to keep my 2 yr old Sheltie company after my old buddy Brody the cowardly pit mix died. I had another female Corgi years ago that was dumped as a tiny pup at a hotel we were staying at. Her name was Annie and she was my favorite dog ever!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) Yes...a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. He is not quite a year yet...a little more hyper than Murphy, the Corgi we had for 15 years, before him. But I have grown accustomed to his ways! He can be highly entertaining! Pemborkes have no tail...but they still chase them. Edited April 4, 2020 by Buftex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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