If that human couldn't feed or water himself, you bet he'd act that way!
"Mr Barkie von Schnauzer?.............Mr Barkie von Schnauzer!"
Help choosing a dog?
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If that human couldn't feed or water himself, you bet he'd act that way!
"Mr Barkie von Schnauzer?.............Mr Barkie von Schnauzer!"
GO GET A CANE CORSO OR A DOGO
DOGO:
CANE:
Nobody in thier right minds would mess with your kids with a one or two of these around. Security is assured. Despite thier reputations, they can be great family dogs. Exetremely loyal to their owners.
If you and your family are not fimiliar with training dogs then these may be a bit too much for you at this time.
DOGO:
CANE:
Nobody in thier right minds would mess with your kids with a one or two of these around. Security is assured. Despite thier reputations, they can be great family dogs. Exetremely loyal to their owners.
If you and your family are not fimiliar with training dogs then these may be a bit too much for you at this time.
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i have 2 pomeranians (both female) and 1 yorkie (male)
-kneifl
seriously tho....
i wouldn't trade them for anything.
i like the small ones. one sleeps with my mom (the yorkie) and the other 2 sleep with us.
-kneifl
seriously tho....
i wouldn't trade them for anything.
i like the small ones. one sleeps with my mom (the yorkie) and the other 2 sleep with us.
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yeah, that's funny. i throw the toys and they retrieve. i ONLY get MCD's for them, i don't eat that stuff.
not exagerating (sp), there are 50 little dog toys in the back yard right now. it's a PIA when i have to pick them all up when i mow.
Samatha and I were close....had to give her up due to personal reasons but would have another if it ever came up again that i could...
just have to know the situation outlined below as an owner:
How is the Newfoundland with children?
The Newf is renowned for his gentleness, protectiveness and love for children. He is tolerant of behavior by children far beyond that which would make other breeds snap or walk away. Because of this he is ideally suited to being a child's companion, but the adult must accept the duty to protect the Newfie from abuse by the child. It is no accident that the Nana in the original Peter Pan was a Newfoundland.
The tranquil nature of the Newfoundland has been found to have such an excellent effect on hyperactive children that there was a clinical study done in the 1970s using Newfoundlands as a part of the therapy.
Are they protective of the home and family?
Yes, the Newfoundland, like other giant breeds, descends in part from the Tibetan Mastiff. Mastiff-type dogs have been guarding home and hearth for over 2,600 years of recorded history. The Newfie is a little more laid-back in its protectiveness as compared to other breeds. He is less likely to put on a show of barking & growling, relying instead on his size and concerned watchfullness to send a message to an unwanted intruder.
It is very typical that a Newf will stand physically between his family and any stranger. He will not threaten nor growl, merely remain in a position which indicates that he is on duty. He will not hesitate to act, however, if his family is physically threatened.
The Newf has sufficient intelligence to recognize a dangerous situation. There are many documented accounts of people being saved by the family Newfoundland from gas leak, fire, and other dangers. They are most well known for their powerful lifeguard instincts and have many hundreds of documented rescues to their credit. They have been known not to allow people into the deep end of the swimming pool until they are satisfied that they can swim well enough to venture in over their heads. People with children and pools find that the Newf watches the children every second they are in the water.
What kind of exercise do they need?
The grown Newfoundland does not require a great deal of exercise. They can become couch potatoes quite easily, but are willing and able to accompany you in more strenuous pursuits.
A Newf should never allowed to become fat, as this will significantly shorten an already too short life span. Regular exercise (brisk daily walks on lead) is a must for adults.
Do they eat a lot?
During their first year, Newfoundlands grow from about a pound to over a hundred pounds.
They require plenty of food to support such rapid growth. Once they reach adulthood, however, they have a very low metabolism, and Newfie owners find that their dog food bills are lower than those of friends with Labs or Shepherds.
Overfeeding a Newf puppy, in the hopes of growing a bigger dog, can cause serious orthopedic problems. Remember, a lean Newfoundland is a healthy Newfoundland.
just have to know the situation outlined below as an owner:
How is the Newfoundland with children?
The Newf is renowned for his gentleness, protectiveness and love for children. He is tolerant of behavior by children far beyond that which would make other breeds snap or walk away. Because of this he is ideally suited to being a child's companion, but the adult must accept the duty to protect the Newfie from abuse by the child. It is no accident that the Nana in the original Peter Pan was a Newfoundland.
The tranquil nature of the Newfoundland has been found to have such an excellent effect on hyperactive children that there was a clinical study done in the 1970s using Newfoundlands as a part of the therapy.
Are they protective of the home and family?
Yes, the Newfoundland, like other giant breeds, descends in part from the Tibetan Mastiff. Mastiff-type dogs have been guarding home and hearth for over 2,600 years of recorded history. The Newfie is a little more laid-back in its protectiveness as compared to other breeds. He is less likely to put on a show of barking & growling, relying instead on his size and concerned watchfullness to send a message to an unwanted intruder.
It is very typical that a Newf will stand physically between his family and any stranger. He will not threaten nor growl, merely remain in a position which indicates that he is on duty. He will not hesitate to act, however, if his family is physically threatened.
The Newf has sufficient intelligence to recognize a dangerous situation. There are many documented accounts of people being saved by the family Newfoundland from gas leak, fire, and other dangers. They are most well known for their powerful lifeguard instincts and have many hundreds of documented rescues to their credit. They have been known not to allow people into the deep end of the swimming pool until they are satisfied that they can swim well enough to venture in over their heads. People with children and pools find that the Newf watches the children every second they are in the water.
What kind of exercise do they need?
The grown Newfoundland does not require a great deal of exercise. They can become couch potatoes quite easily, but are willing and able to accompany you in more strenuous pursuits.
A Newf should never allowed to become fat, as this will significantly shorten an already too short life span. Regular exercise (brisk daily walks on lead) is a must for adults.
Do they eat a lot?
During their first year, Newfoundlands grow from about a pound to over a hundred pounds.
They require plenty of food to support such rapid growth. Once they reach adulthood, however, they have a very low metabolism, and Newfie owners find that their dog food bills are lower than those of friends with Labs or Shepherds.
Overfeeding a Newf puppy, in the hopes of growing a bigger dog, can cause serious orthopedic problems. Remember, a lean Newfoundland is a healthy Newfoundland.
i have 2 pomeranians (both female) and 1 yorkie (male)
-kneifl
seriously tho....
i wouldn't trade them for anything.
i like the small ones. one sleeps with my mom (the yorkie) and the other 2 sleep with us.
I like the small ones too...
Kiki and Koko
I like the Poms and Yorkies too, a lot of our friends have them as well.
Believe it or not, Kiki and Koko make pretty good watch dogs and they're not scared of anything either. They have tried to attack a poodle and a German Shepard but we intervened each time. Otherwise the poodle and german shepard would have been
kneifl
Kneifl and Sean Salisbury pose for the camera at a dog show
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