Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later[^][v]#155,678
Corgi.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,681
@previous (B)
They are cute. But don't they have joint issues?
Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 7 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,683
@previous (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
I think so. Not as bad as a Dachshund though. They're the only dogs I really like so I guess I just answered on reflex.
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 25 minutes later, 33 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,686
why not a cute kitty? :D
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 35 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,687
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 36 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,689
@155,686 (C)
I actually have two house cats, one of which is a feral about to give birth.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 39 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,690
What a coincidence! I'm looking to adopt a small to medium sized hog and I would also like pictures! I am currently considering the majestic Gloucestershire Old Spots.
The Gloucestershire Old Spots (also "Gloucester, Gloucester Old Spot, Gloucestershire Old Spot"[1] or simply "Old Spots"[2]) is an English breed of pig which is predominantly white with black spots. It is named after the county of Gloucestershire.
The Old Spots was once a very popular breed of pig. With the advent of intensive farming, certain lean, pale, high-yield breeds were chosen to suit the factory conditions and needs of mass-production. Many old breeds of pig died out, or were greatly diminished, in this time. However, owing to consumer pressure in the United Kingdom, and changes to the law, both attributable to an increasing awareness of, and concern about, farming conditions, pigs have been increasingly reared outdoors there. In addition, more consumers are looking for quality meat, as opposed to cheap, bland meat product. In these conditions, old breeds well-suited to living outdoors, such as the Old Spots, have increasingly been chosen by farmers looking to add value to their products.
The Old Spots is sometimes known as the "Orchard Pig" as they were traditionally pastured in orchards where they ate drop apples.[3] In small scale orchard management they helped prevent pest problems arising from the drop apples. They are good foragers and survive very well in pastures without supplemental feed.
The Old Spots has often been referred to as a "bacon" pig, due to the significant depth of body that provides a larger percentage of bacon per hundredweight of carcass. They often carry more fat than breeds that are more popular commercially.
Old Spots tend to be very calm, good-natured animals, another trait that makes them desirable to homesteaders and small farmers. The females tend to be very devoted mothers, while the males seldom pose a threat to piglets.
This animal is currently on the "Critical" List by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy,[4] meaning there are fewer than 200 annual registrations in the United States and estimated fewer than 2000 global population. In the UK the Old Spots is listed as "Category 5, Minority" by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust as there are fewer than 1000 registered breeding females.[3][5]
An application has been made to gain European Commission Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) status for Old Spots pig meat.[6] This was granted on 29 July 2010.
SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 40 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,691
Get an Afghan Hound. :')
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 46 seconds later, 41 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,692
@previous (SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN.)
I want a small dog.
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 46 seconds later, 42 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,693
SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. replied with this 15 years ago, 5 seconds later, 42 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,694
@155,692 (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
buy a puppy then kill it when it gets too big :p
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 3 seconds later, 42 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,695
what about a cute puppy ^.^
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 8 seconds later, 42 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,696
I've had beagles my whole life and I think they're awesome. Be careful though, because they're really fucking dumb and they want a lot of affection (the male ones usually want more attention than the female ones). Other than that, they're amazing dogs.
Anonymous D replied with this 15 years ago, 32 seconds later, 43 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,697
@155,694 (SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN.)
Squared: a bastion of logic and practicality. :3
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Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 11 seconds later, 43 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,698
@155,696 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU) > because they're really fucking dumb and they want a lot of affection
d'aww :')
Ks !KansasxqvM joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 45 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,704
If you're capable of training go with a toy poodle, they are incredibly smart, if training is not something you're interested in get a less intelligent breed, something like a beagle. All my dogs have been trained to do nearly everything, including sic, dogs are cool, but a trained dog is unbeatable. I miss having dogs, gonna have to get another one in the next few years. Black labs ftw.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 46 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,706
Consider a Chihuahua.
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 49 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,711
naimj joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 53 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,723
@155,681 (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
No, they have more back problems than joint issues and not until old age. They're great dogs if you're okay with shedding. They can be high-energy, but are easy to please. best dog breed ever
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 15 years ago, 41 seconds later, 54 minutes after the original post[^][v]#155,726
protip !!pMmAiEwOm joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,744
I'm not entirely neutral, but I love my min-pin chihuahua mix. His parents were rescues from overbreeding and were likely mostly purebred. He seems to have a more balanced temperament compared to each breed, but he can still be defensive and stubborn.
We have been careful to not treat him like a small dog. We have had to be stern in setting boundaries around behaviors like barking and begging. He is very affectionate and loyal. By never feeding him human food, we've been able to keep him very well behaved around food and even at the table.
Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 6 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,745
@155,740 (naimj)
No. But if I ever had a dog it would be a Corgi. :)
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 15 years ago, 15 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,746
@155,735 (naimj) > owns a corgi and thinks it's a good breed > thinks he has a right to judge dog breeds
Ho please you better bow down on both knees.
SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. replied with this 15 years ago, 39 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,747
SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. replied with this 15 years ago, 6 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,753
@155,750 (B) > implying i was suggesting a dog for @OP to get and not just sharing my opinion > implying implicationisms
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 58 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,755
@155,723 (naimj)
I don't mind high energy dogs I already have a rat terrier.
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 15 years ago, 25 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,758
@155,744 (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
How well trained is he?
> By never feeding him human food, we've been able to keep him very well behaved around food and even at the table.
Damn right man, treats as a reward are great, but NEVER give a dog your/human food. Food in bowl and treats. That's it. Too many people make the mistake of fucking that simple concept up.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 21 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,760
@155,747 (SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN.)
I specifically made a thread about small dogs.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 46 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,763
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) triple-posted this 15 years ago, 33 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,764
@155,696 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
Are beagles chewers?
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,767
@previous (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
Depends on the dog. My first 2 never chewed, my boy dog will occasionally drag one of my little sister's stuffed animals downstairs and bite it, but he's usually pretty good about not doing it.
SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,770
@155,758 (Ks !KansasxqvM) > Damn right man, treats as a reward are great, but NEVER give a dog your/human food. Food in bowl and treats. That's it. Too many people make the mistake of fucking that simple concept up.
I call bullshit. I give my dog human food and when my family are eating at the dinner table my dog goes to lay in her bed. Unless the food is in her bowl she knows she's not allowed it. :)
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 15 years ago, 19 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,773
@155,763 (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
Not generally, any dog that is smart can be whatever you want it to be. Please don't consider poodles unless you can train it, it kinda ruins the point of owning a poodle, and essentially ruins the dog. They kinda crave training, not sure if you've ever spent time around a well trained poodle, but they are very well behaved dogs, impressive even.
SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. replied with this 15 years ago, 42 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,775
@155,760 (swamplights !!V3J448+/B) > I specifically made a thread about small dogs.
See: @155,753 (SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN.) > implying i was suggesting a dog for @OP to get and not just sharing my opinion
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 28 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,777
@155,773 (Ks !KansasxqvM)
My current dog was home trained and is very obedient.
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 15 years ago, 58 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,779
@155,770 (SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN.)
Its a pretty fundamental rule, I never said you couldn't get away with it, its just taboo for a number of reasons, control, boundaries etc.
SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,783
@previous (Ks !KansasxqvM)
Its a pretty *cough* wrong *cough* rule
:D
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,785
@155,777 (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
Poodles are the cream of the crop for smart and small dogs, if I were looking to get a small dog it would be poodle, but then again I'm all about the training. If you just want a pet, go with a different breed. Poodles don't have a lot of the inherent personality/physical issues of other breeds either, such as shedding, bone problems etc. Top tier dog, but only if it has a top tier owner. ;)
Ks !KansasxqvM double-posted this 15 years ago, 13 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#155,800
Anonymous N joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 40 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#155,856
@155,785 (Ks !KansasxqvM)
in my experience, poodles are always fucking nuts, and not in the lolbud 10/10 way either.
I have had many great experiences with chihuahuas, they are surprisingly smart and can get all the exercise they need in an apartment; however they do tend to barf more often then any other dog, but it's all good cuz they clean up after themselves. They also are nowhere near as vocal as made out to be.
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 15 years ago, 9 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#155,868
@previous (N)
Every dog has its upsides and downsides, the downside of poodles, is if you don't train them they will develop a lot of well known issues (barking, biting, nervous, defensive etc), they develop a "leader of the pack" syndrome, that's why I strongly warned against poodles if she's not into/capable of training. In some breeds training actually necessary. I've just never like chihuahuas, I admit I'm completely biased against them. ;)
Anonymous N replied with this 15 years ago, 11 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#155,872
@previous (Ks !KansasxqvM)
meh, the two owners ive talked to said they'd trained them, but i had to strain myself to keep from punting the little fuckers across the yard, i dunno.
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 15 years ago, 30 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#155,883
@previous (N)
If they were barking and hyperactive they may have been potty trained, but not a whole lot more, maybe 'sit' lol. Some folks take right to training dogs naturally, others don't have a fucking clue. Judging by your statements it doesn't sound like they were very trained at all.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 8 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#155,891
Well how about some great medium sized breeds?
Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4 joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#155,994
@155,704 (Ks !KansasxqvM)
I came into this thread just to say this. Toy Poodles are awesome.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,002
@previous (Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4)
Did you ever have one?
Anonymous P joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,011
Depending on what medium is, I'd say a huskie.
Mine aren't large but their more fun than a barrel of fun things.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,022
@previous (P)
That seems like a large dog to me. What is their average weight? Also, I live in Florida and and that might be cruel to a sled dog.
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Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR. replied with this 15 years ago, 12 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,050
@previous (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
I live in Oklahoma. 100 degree days as far as the eye can see. Temps don't effect them massively. They lose enough of the coat to get cool.
The heaviest I've seen any of ours at was like 40lbs
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,051
@previous (Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR.)
I'll check a few out in person and see how it feels. Hey I really appreciate your knowledge of domestic and wild animals.
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Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR. replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,055
@previous (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
Huskies are the most gentle and fun-loving breed I've seen. The best!
Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4 replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,058
@156,002 (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
Yes. My family has one. Her name is Dottie and she's only about 4 pounds.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 54 seconds later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,060
@156,055 (Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR.)
Do they train well? Could it be trained to defend it's family?
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 28 seconds later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,061
@156,058 (Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4)
Only four pounds? A tea cup right? what color was it?
Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4 replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,064
@previous (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
No, she's a toy poodle, not a teacup poodle. She's white with shades of what breeders call "apricot".
Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR. replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,068
@156,060 (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
Trained? Yes.
Trained to defend? That varies. I've seen one come through here who would put up a defense. Though the one male I have now is a complete pussy. Afraid of thunder and cats, even.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,070
@previous (Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR.)
I would never want a yard dog. I just want some protection for my night walks. If anything, at least they look intimidating.
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Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR. replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,072
@previous (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
I'm not sure if a tiny dog could do that.
The right huskie might, but there are probably better alts for pure protection.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,076
@previous (Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR.)
Such as? No pits please.
Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR. replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,078
@previous (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
I don't know specifics, but I'm sure there's better.
Anonymous N replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,081
@156,072 (Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR.)
you'd be surprised, ive seen musclebound niggers here recoil in fear of my tiny yorkshire
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 15 years ago, 9 seconds later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,082
@156,076 (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
Bulldogs, but they are slobbery little shits.
Ks !KansasxqvM double-posted this 15 years ago, 52 seconds later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,083
@156,081 (N)
Aha... he may be right. Many black people don't own dogs as kids, so they are afraid of almost any dog.
vocalon !!jdS+H4VgV joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 21 seconds later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,084
> I've had beagles my whole life and I think they're awesome. Be careful though, because they're really fucking dumb and they want a lot of affection (the male ones usually want more attention than the female ones). Other than that, they're amazing dogs.
> the males usually want more attention than the female ones
YOU SPEAK LIES
Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR. replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,087
@156,081 (N)
On second thought, I've seen my cousin's little terriers or something destroy stuff in seconds flat on command.
They may be pretty good for sheer compact terror.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,090
@156,081 (N)
I've seen a lot of black people get terrified by cats. I once worked at a multi storied retirement home that had cats who would ride the elevator up and down all day. If one of the black workers happened to enter an elevator car containing a cat, they would quickly flee.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 56 seconds later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,094
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,101
@156,087 (Foxygen !FXYGNx1XR.)
Rat terriers are trained killers by their very breed. Its in their blood, take a look at their history.
@156,090 (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
That made me lol.
@previous (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
Most dogs do... bulldogs are just nasty imo, they're not usually very smart, they drool and they stink. I've never liked bulldogs.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^][v]#156,103
@previous (Ks !KansasxqvM)
My rat terrier doesn't snore.