lefty's random dog thread.

[Flambeur]

Hmmm... As much as I want a medium size dog, looks like I would be limited to something under 25 pounds.. If not less than that.

So city dog, <25lbs, not too high energy (condo dog).

My initial choices would be something like

mini bull terrier
french bulldog
boston terrier
Mini Pinscher


Or maybe even a Shiba, Spitz, Westie, or a Tibetan Terrier if I can track one down (used to have one as a kid, smartest dog ever)

pros, cons, recommendations?

 

[lefty]

^ Saw a guy last week with two Border Terriers. Smaller at 15 pounds or so, but kind of a cool dog.

Mini Bull, Frenchie and Boston are going to be filled with health problems. I just don't know that much about Mini Pins.

lefty

 

[Flambeur]

Originally Posted by lefty

^ Saw a guy last week with two Border Terriers. Smaller at 15 pounds or so, but kind of a cool dog.

Mini Bull, Frenchie and Boston are going to be filled with health problems. I just don't know that much about Mini Pins.

lefty

what about the second tier I've mentioned?

Also now that I think about it, I really don't want a dog that sheds more than a minimal amount of hair..

 

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by lefty

Havanese?

lefty
My masseusse just got one of these with a black and white coat. Cutest ******* dog ever. Smart for a puppy too. Might be a bit girly for a guy though.

 

[lefty]

Sorry, it's late.

I think the Shiba is a cool dog, but it's going to blow it's coat twice a year. If you've had a good experience with a TT it should be easy enough to find one. Cool dog, lot of coat though. For a non-shedder look to a terrier whose coat you have to strip.

lefty

 

[lefty]

A few more ripped Staffies.

lefty

 

[Flambeur]

Originally Posted by lefty

Sorry, it's late.

I think the Shiba is a cool dog, but it's going to blow it's coat twice a year. If you've had a good experience with a TT it should be easy enough to find one. Cool dog, lot of coat though. For a non-shedder look to a terrier whose coat you have to strip.

lefty

Hmm yeah I'm gonna research this.

Maybe something terrierish but not too crazy (ie rat terrier vs. JRT) or mini-pinscher/mini-schnauzer.

Mini schnauzers seem like pretty cool tough little dogs and no shedding. Minipins are cool too, but need little clothes and ****.. Don't know about that.

 

[JLibourel]

Those are great looking Staffies, lefty, very unlike the grotesque show dogs I usually see.

An Anglican priest I knew had a Min-Pin. He thought it was a great little dog, with a big dog personality in a small package. Sadly, it tried to follow him from his house to the nearby church and was killed while trying to cross Olympic Blvd. in L.A.

We have two Miniature Schnauzers that live down the street from us. They are demented yappers. The couple across the street from us have a pair of Westies. They are awfully damn noisy but not as bad as the Schnauzers.

Flambeur, you might also consider the Schipperke. My pal Dave Arnold would have nothing else. My friend Mike Galli trained one once professionally and raved about what a great little dog it was. Dave and Mike were two of the "manliest" men, in very different ways, that I've ever known. Sadly, neither is around anymore.

dcg, that ***** of yours is not a "pit bull." She is a smooth-haired, medium-sized rescue dog of indeterminate origins. That is God's own truth, and you can tell prospective landlords that with a clear conscience.

 

[Flambeur]

Originally Posted by JLibourel

An Anglican priest I knew had a Min-Pin. He thought it was a great little dog, with a big dog personality in a small package. Sadly, it tried to follow him from his house to the nearby church and was killed while trying to cross Olympic Blvd. in L.A. We have two Miniature Schnauzers that live down the street from us. They are demented yappers. The couple across the street from us have a pair of Westies. They are awfully damn noisy but not as bad as the Schnauzers. Flambeur, you might also consider the Schipperke. My pal Dave Arnold would have nothing else. My friend Mike Galli trained one once professionally and raved about what a great little dog it was. Dave and Mike were two of the "manliest" men, in very different ways, that I've ever known. Sadly, neither is around anymore.
Interesting, thanks for the info

 

[lefty]

Originally Posted by JLibourel

Those are great looking Staffies, lefty, very unlike the grotesque show dogs I usually see.
Same kennel in France. Had they been born in Denver they'd be gassed and tossed onto the pile with all the others.

Originally Posted by JLibourel

An Anglican priest I knew had a Min-Pin. He thought it was a great little dog, with a big dog personality in a small package. Sadly, it tried to follow him from his house to the nearby church and was killed while trying to cross Olympic Blvd. in L.A. We have two Miniature Schnauzers that live down the street from us. They are demented yappers. The couple across the street from us have a pair of Westies. They are awfully damn noisy but not as bad as the Schnauzers. Flambeur, you might also consider the Schipperke. My pal Dave Arnold would have nothing else. My friend Mike Galli trained one once professionally and raved about what a great little dog it was. Dave and Mike were two of the "manliest" men, in very different ways, that I've ever known. Sadly, neither is around anymore.
Schipperke would be cool and you'd have the only one on the block. Small dog though.

Originally Posted by JLibourel

dcg, that ***** of yours is not a "pit bull." She is a smooth-haired, medium-sized rescue dog of indeterminate origins. That is God's own truth, and you can tell prospective landlords that with a clear conscience.
Or try "St. Francis Terrier." lefty

 

[lefty]

Here's somethng you don't see every day, the Chinese Chongqing Dog:

Not sure I buy this:

"The Chinese Chongqing dog is an ancient and unique breed, thought to have been in existence since the Han dynasty in China. The origin of this breed is Chongqing, located in the southwestern region of the China. The Chongqing dogs are used for hunting ( scent hound ) and protection of the home, they are good working dog and family companion.
The Chinese Chongqing dog is quite different from many western breeds, it is known that many western breeds are "man-made", but the Chinese Chongqing dog is a "natural" breed. They were bred for centuries with little regard for conformation, but solely for their working capabilities, and in the old days, geographical isolation make the breed remained pure without the interference from the outside. They shaped by the forces of nature, natural selection has successfully eliminated undesirable traits in the breed. Therefore, no known major health problems exist in the Chinese Chongqing dog."

Blue-black tongue points to Chow or Shar-Pei cross, but I can't figure out where the hell that rat tail came from. Unless the dpg has mange.

lefty

 

[JLibourel]

^It sure looks very "bulldoggy" and "Western." I'll have to look into this somewhat. Kind of a cool-looking dog.

On reading a little about it, I can't shake the suspicion that this is a "manufactured" breed of comparatively recent vintage. The claims that they have an average lifespan of 18 years strike me as very suspicious.

 

[lefty]

Another pic:

The more I look, the more I see demodectic mange which would not be unheard of for a rustic Asian dog. The prick ears also bring something new to the game. Maybe some isolated Thai Ridgeback crosses? And an early progenitor of the pug?

I would really like to see this dog.

Patterdale coursing:

lefty

 

[Flambeur]

Originally Posted by lefty

Another pic:

The more I look, the more I see demodectic mange which would not be unheard of for a rustic Asian dog. The prick ears also bring something new to the game. Maybe some isolated Thai Ridgeback crosses? And an early progenitor of the pug?

I would really like to see this dog.


lefty

there was something about thai ridgeback in those bloodlines.

 

[lefty]

Jan, thought you'd like this shot:

http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...5&postcount=19

lefty