Autopian pets? Let`s see `em!

**Porkanbeans** · 03-03-2006, 07:14 PM

Ebp, great dogs. It really sickens me to hear that Tess was abused. We rescued a dachshund who was abused and it was very awkward and sad to see how scared he was of everything. He shivered even at the sight of a human. What a rotten heart certain people have to cause harm to a dog, or any animal for that matter. I can`t even imagine trying to do it myself, I mean it`s just wrong. I applaud you on your rescue, it`s a great thing to do for the well being of animals.

**Porkanbeans** · 03-03-2006, 07:26 PM

Here`s my dog Wicker. She`s a 10 year old Pekay Golden Retriever. She is a great dog, and very personable (almost too much).

**stilez** · 03-03-2006, 09:10 PM

Joe: 3 pups and a kid?! Full house, no

?

Swoop: Nice German...He`s going to get huuuge!

Pork: Great lookin dog, especially at 10 yrs!

**EBPcivicsi** · 03-03-2006, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by GSRstilez

Joe: 3 pups and a kid?! Full house, no

?

Swoop: Nice German...He`s going to get huuuge!

Pork: Great lookin dog, especially at 10 yrs!

LOL!! Well, we had to move in baby steps.

Built house in 99, dogs in 01, one more dog 04, 06 married with kid.

**EBPcivicsi** · 03-03-2006, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by Porkanbeans

Ebp, great dogs. It really sickens me to hear that Tess was abused. We rescued a dachshund who was abused and it was very awkward and sad to see how scared he was of everything. He shivered even at the sight of a human. What a rotten heart certain people have to cause harm to a dog, or any animal for that matter. I can`t even imagine trying to do it myself, I mean it`s just wrong. I applaud you on your rescue, it`s a great thing to do for the well being of animals.

I`ll never understand how anyone abuses an animal, it is beyond me. Tess still jumps at *any* loud noise, or quick movement. She automatically thinks everyone is out to harm her, she is coming around now though.

Great lookin pup!!

**WSUcommuter** · 03-04-2006, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by ebpcivicsi

I`ll never understand how anyone abuses an animal, it is beyond me.

I do not understand either! I was pleased to find out that one of my beloved college professors is very close "to the action" in animal rights. I`ll give a short bio of him:

"served as the lieutenant governor of Ohio and the mayor of Dayton before leaving politics to practice law full-time. Although his original specialty was employment law, he now works mainly on animal law cases, focusing on cases involving claims of negligence and non-economic damages (such as loss of companionship and emotional distress). He also serves on the Animal Legal Defense FundÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s board of directors and is the founder and chief legal counsel of the Center for Animal Law and Advocacy..."

This man could still be making huge bucks taking employment and personal damages cases but instead he fights on the side of abused animals against humans. Very admirable I must say!

**Super** · 03-04-2006, 08:04 AM

I`m going to call my lawyer and sue you guys for blowing up my 56k modem. but nice pets worth the wait

**JustinR32** · 03-04-2006, 08:56 AM

Penny the Olde English bulldog.

**BJ007** · 03-04-2006, 11:14 AM

[quote name=`Swoop411`] I really liked the Dobe posted up earlier. Looks very intimidating. Some people I know have one, it looks and acts really vicious, but if you walk up to it then it will lick you to death! After I move I am either getting another Rottie or a Doberman. Can you tell me more about the Doberman, are they easy to train? Any things I should know about them before seriously considering getting one? QUOTE]

Thanks for the compliments! They are really very misunderstood dogs, having received the same negative media attention in the 60`s and 70`s as pits do today. They are rarely viscious, but they are very protective of their owners and also territorial which gives them a reputation of being mean. Mine is extremely protective of my wife, and although he is well socialized, does not like it when someone comes to the house that he has not met before. That is one of the reasons I chose this particular breed - they are naturally intimidating have great intuition. They are pretty easy to train, willing to learn and please their owners. They are definitely a challenge until they are about a year old, though, always trying to push the limits of what they are allowed to do and get away with. My suggestion would be to read a few breed-specific books on them prior to even considering one so you know what to expect. They will definitely change your life as they are velcro dogs and will want to be with you all the time. Mine follows me around the house (literally). I go to the bathroom, he comes in and sits there - was very weird at first! :nervous: I watch TV, he sits next to me and expects to be petted. I sit down to eat, he sits next to the table patiently waiting for his turn for any leftovers. If you decide to get one, do your homework and pick a breeder that is reputable and honest. If you like, I can recommend a few - It took me several years of searching before I found someone I trusted enough to purchase from. I searched the internet for what I considered to be the perfect Dobe (Dexter von Frankenhorst) and tracked down his offspring. That`s probably more than you wanted to know, but it is important to get what you want from a dog, especially knowing that they are a decision you will live with for probably 8-10 years. PM me if you want more specific info.

**Quickstrike** · 03-04-2006, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by BJ007

I had to post since I am a newb... and he is my pride and joy. Meet Ripley, 2.5 years old.

Cool dog, but I prefer them without cropped ears.

**BJ007** · 03-05-2006, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Quickstrike

Cool dog, but I prefer them without cropped ears.

I hear you. To me, a Dobe without cropped ears is...just another normal dog.

**Accumulator** · 03-05-2006, 08:53 AM

swoop411- If you like both Dobies and Rotts (as I do), you might look into a Beauceron, which is kinda in-between the two in some ways, including looks

I just gotta get pics of mine up....