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I've met a grand total of one. So I'm probably not much help. I met her at a busy pet expo so there were lots of people, kids and dogs around. She was very alert and curious. She was calm though and seemed very confident. I had to stop and chat to the owner because they are a breed I'm...

I.do.apologise.in.advance.because.my.spacebar.has.died. What.about.a.schipperke? From.what.I've.heard.they.are.definitely.wash.and.wear. They.seem.like.a.healthy.breed.as.well. They'd.suit.your.criteria.for.activity.levels.and.training. I've.heard.some.can.be.a.bit.vocal.though...

Bouvier des Flandres Pointer or Kelpie

English Springer Schipperke or Finnish Lapphund?

I dunno. I always thought I'd get another GSP or small terrier mutt as these are the two I grew up with (they died when I around 13/14). When my parents were actively looking into a Staffordshire Bull Terrier I was like a bit confused to be honest. But then I looked into them a bit further...

To you disturbing them while sleeping? Gracie (Stafford) - for the most part, couldn't give a toss. Whatsoever. I did startle her the other day though. She was asleep outside. Deeply. And she's also deaf. I needed her inside as I was leaving. It was very obvious that I startled her, but...

I tend to choose human names for my own pets but I have no real strong feelings either way. My current dogs have pretty common names. Gracie and Abby. Gracie was named after my grandma. Abby was an Abby as soon as I met her. I thought she was going to be a Sophie (in my head), but she...

Maybe this is only interesting because it's my dog, but one of Gracie's habits fascinates me. She is a very confident stafford, she has always taken everything in her stride. I suppose you could describe her as 'bombproof'. I'd take her anywhere. She loves people and has no problems with...

When out with friends, yeah no worries. They just like doing things. Abby might check in with me, but other than that, no stressing. I'm sure they'd cope with strangers too, to vary degrees. Abby wouldn't like it, but would quickly get over it. Gracie doesn't care, she hasn't met a person she...

My parents will have both dogs. If they need to be rehomed or pts for any reason, they know exactly what I feel is the best for both dogs. This has been discussed and agreed upon. Gracie is actually the 'family' dog - I was 15 when we got her. When I moved out, they allowed me to take her...

At the moment I have three. One senior stafford, one middle aged active Chi x and the ring in which is my nan's dog. Nan recently passed away. I'm looking after him for a couple of months while my parents sort out the yard and have a break. He is a 4 year old whippet, pretty cruisy, but very...

No, I'm not. It makes my life rather difficult sometimes because I work in enforcement. Thankfully it's not all my role consists of, but there are some days that I think wtf was I thinking choosing my career. But I do love the other aspects of my job. I am just so much better at making people...

Grace starting barking more when Abby came to live with us. Not that much more. She was never a big barker to begin with. I've also had a very swap in the way each dog copes with storms. Grace used to be bombproof. Thunder did not bother her at all. Abby grew up during a season of no...

Pepper the sheltie Watson Recon Tucker

I'm in Australia and cheese is very popular here as well. You get a pretty good variety even in the supermarkets these days. The range has certainly increased over the last 5-10 years, for sure. I love sampling the local cheeses when I visit different places. Cheese platters are quite...

The mother says the owner should have notified neighbours that the dog was pregnant?? Really? I shouldn't have to notify my neighbours of anything that doesn't concern them. (I'm not an awful neighbour btw, at least I hope - I'm always asking if they hear Abby barking because too much is a...

What about a schipperke? They sound has if they may fit the bill... Very devoted to owners, a bit standoffish with strangers. I get the impression they can be quite serious and can be willful. Not sure entirely about drive levels though.

Nope, since moving I have no 'dog friends'. I still keep in touch with my old friends though. My friends are pretty accepting of my dogs and that's all I really ask.

Grace's leash is mostly taut. She used to be a huge puller when younger. Abby has a lovely loose lead walk.

Grace is a clutz lol. Abby is pretty agile and graceful. However... In the same week, two incidents happened - Grace knocked a coffee cup off my outside 'coffee table' (actually an upside down waste paper basket) with her tail. It bounced. A couple of mornings after, Abby was...