Dog chat!

[JustRambling]

Aww!!! They are both so cute! Sorry for your loss!

Thank you! It was sad, and tough, but now we look back and laugh and smile. She died in Feb. 23, 2013, and Kalia was born March 21, 2013. We didn't know about her until May when we saw her on a rescue group's website, I emailed the lady, she said that she just so happened to be coming to New England in a couple of days with Kalia to bring her to another rescue up here, (from Arkansas) and if I really wanted her, as long as my references checked out, we could have her because she'd rather see her in a home than in a rescue. Two days later, we were picking her up from the meeting place...I really feel like she was MEANT to be ours, it worked out so perfectly for us, I was in such bad shape after Chloe died, and she saved me as much as I saved her. Perfect fit.

 

[JustRambling]

If you could breed two dogs, what breed or breeds would you breed?
I would probably breed Akitas or Wolf dogs.

I would probably choose to cross a German Shepherd Dog with a Yellow Lab. I think the coat would be beautiful, and I would hope to get the smarts and focus of the GSD with the goofiness and sociability (friendliness) of the lab. And probably the cutest faces EVER!

 

[KaylorFarms]

Agree!!!

 

[tastyacres]

If you could breed two dogs, what breed or breeds would you breed?
I would probably breed Akitas or Wolf dogs.

Brittany spaniels!

My dream goal is to take in dogs that the shelter just doesn't have time to train and work with them... Often shelters work with the dogs with least issues while the ones with biggest problems get put down... And I would love to help them with these dogs!

Thankfully I have parents who are very encouraging and are helping me make my dream possible! When I'm 16 I will be getting my certification in dog training and then from there, I'm planning on doing behaviorist classes!

I am working with a dog right now that is a pain in a half but it is really open my eyes to me! There is a joy like no other when you know you have saved a life and become a partner to an animal!

 

[dainerra]

I would probably choose to cross a German Shepherd Dog with a Yellow Lab. I think the coat would be beautiful, and I would hope to get the smarts and focus of the GSD with the goofiness and sociability (friendliness) of the lab. And probably the cutest faces EVER!

don't. just please, if you love either breed at all do NOT do this. 1) no breeder who produces quality dogs is going to sell you a pup if you let them know you plan to do this. 2) you aren't going to get healthier dogs by doing this since many of the same genetic issues are in both breeds. Are you going to spend almost $2000 to prove that the 2 dogs are healthy enough to breed simply to produce pups that people can get at the local pound? 3) this mix and similar are in the pound by the hundreds 4) the coat would be the same since there isn't a lot of difference between lab/gsd coat type. Both have thick undercoats and shed it by the ton all year long.

You can find GSDs that are social like a lab and don't have the breed typical aloofness to strangers. You can even foster this desire to meet new people to a certain degree by simply rewarding your dog for seeking attention from strangers from a young pup.

My GSD is a therapy dog. He's not climb on your lap, bowl you over, happy to meet strangers like a lab but enjoys attention from his adoring public. Especially kids!

 

[JustRambling]

don't. just please, if you love either breed at all do NOT do this. 1) no breeder who produces quality dogs is going to sell you a pup if you let them know you plan to do this. 2) you aren't going to get healthier dogs by doing this since many of the same genetic issues are in both breeds. Are you going to spend almost $2000 to prove that the 2 dogs are healthy enough to breed simply to produce pups that people can get at the local pound? 3) this mix and similar are in the pound by the hundreds 4) the coat would be the same since there isn't a lot of difference between lab/gsd coat type. Both have thick undercoats and shed it by the ton all year long.

You can find GSDs that are social like a lab and don't have the breed typical aloofness to strangers. You can even foster this desire to meet new people to a certain degree by simply rewarding your dog for seeking attention from strangers from a young pup.

My GSD is a therapy dog. He's not climb on your lap, bowl you over, happy to meet strangers like a lab but enjoys attention from his adoring public. Especially kids!

This was just a fantasy, "What if" question I was responding to, it's not something I would actually undertake myself, I never said that I intended to do this, I have no interest in breeding ANY dogs, I prefer to rescue dogs that are already in the world that need homes, which is exactly what I have done. So let's please just take this as it was intended, just fun. I understand your passion, but this was just a lighthearted conversation. Thanks!

 

[KaylorFarms]

When I got my dog as a puppy, she was only $20! I got a good deal!

 

[tastyacres]

When I got my dog as a puppy, she was only $20! I got a good deal!

What breed?

 

[KaylorFarms]

What breed?

She is a min pin mix.

 

[tastyacres]

She is a min pin mix.

Oh.

Your lucky you got such a nice dog for that much!