Kitty and Dog Thread, Show Me What You Got, other critters welcome too

[WhoDatChick]

I don't like labs either.

Haha! That’s makes three ... I know one other gal who doesn’t like em either...
I see you have budgies.. me too! We are building a nice outdoor cage for them.. I’ll post pics when done..

 

[ShrekDawg]

Thank you! And yes, probably me .. I think he was just too young..seems like he might do well.. he knows some things but hubs hasn’t gotten into the heavy duty hunt training yet.. and he really LOVES retrieving! And he is OBSESSED with hubs so I think he’ll please... thanks for asking...

Awww sounds like he’ll do great then!! I’m glad he seems to be doing better. hope he does well hunting!!

Oh gosh yes!! I just couldn’t do another Lab!!! I think I am probably the only person on earth who REALLY DISLIKES Labs... I thought “hates” sounded too harsh ... I will say this.. I don’t think there is a more loyal dog than a lab though...

I don't like labs either.

I like Labs but I think they are way too common and overbred these days and I will say this, I don’t like most Labs. A lot of them, especially the field bred ones, are insane, hyper, big crazy idiots and that’s not a Lab to me haha I much prefer the calmer temperament of the English/show Labs but then a lot of them are lazy and/or fat and obese so it’s a toss up haha I do like the block head and super calm personality though. And some are super smart. I think they can be great dogs but there are a lot of poorly bred as well as poorly trained/raised ones out there too. And I think with bad owners any dog would be a pain in the rear haha I find most Lab owners annoying tbh. but the dogs themselves are usually good.

But definitely big, stubborn, dopey, trouble makers haha

I like Goldens. Such sweet personalities and just a little bit “softer” and willing to please. Less hard headed haha

But then of course there is the coat maintenance, ear care, etc. while Labs are more just wash and wear.

And of course the cancer in Goldens.

But I do love the breed. Both breeds.

And they do say for more serious work, like an actual job, that Labs are better because they take the work more seriously and work really hard when directed. Goldens are big goof balls. I believe that haha

By real work I mean like guide and service dogs, search and rescue, detection, etc. etc. not that Goldens can’t do it but just that Labs I guess take it a bit more seriously. There is a reason they mostly choose Labs for these jobs haha

But if we’re just talking about the average pet Lab, I can see why most people hate them haha hyper, under exercised, under trained (if at all), usually off leash charging people and dogs followed by “oh he’s friendly” etc lol and/or obese and also way way too common. Can see why people would get a bad taste lol

But they’re sweet and goofy and can be nice dogs if you meet the right one but there aren’t very many good ones around.

Anyway, sorry for the rambling and detailing the thread.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Haha! That’s makes three ... I know one other gal who doesn’t like em either...
I see you have budgies.. me too! We are building a nice outdoor cage for them.. I’ll post pics when done..

They are definitely not for everyone lol most pet ones I find are stubborn, hardheaded, hyper, fat, untrained etc lol

And I love budgies. I want more.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Haha! That’s makes three ... I know one other gal who doesn’t like em either...
I see you have budgies.. me too! We are building a nice outdoor cage for them.. I’ll post pics when done..

I take mine outside in the warmer months. Their cage goes in a shed at night and out in a covered area during the day. They are cute little birds. Many years ago I bred some and that was fun. Definitely share some pictures when you get their cage set up.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

They are definitely not for everyone lol most pet ones I find are stubborn, hardheaded, hyper, fat, untrained etc lol

And I love budgies. I want more.

You described me. I must be part lab.

 

[ShrekDawg]

You described me. I must be part lab.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I take mine outside in the warmer months. Their cage goes in a shed at night and out in a covered area during the day. They are cute little birds. Many years ago I bred some and that was fun. Definitely share some pictures when you get their cage set up.

That sounds like a nice set up. I didn’t realize you had parakeets haha are they a new addition? Or am I just oblivious?

I know about the dogs, goldfish, gerbils, and the cat, and of course goats, chickens, turkeys. And I think bunnies? And ducks? Do you have ducks? Must have missed the part about the parakeets lol

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That sounds like a nice set up. I didn’t realize you had parakeets haha are they a new addition? Or am I just oblivious?

I know about the dogs, goldfish, gerbils, and the cat, and of course goats, chickens, turkeys. And I think bunnies? And ducks? Do you have ducks? Must have missed the part about the parakeets lol

I had to read my own signature. It says budgies. Some people don't like the term parakeets for them. I have muscovy ducks.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I had to read my own signature. It says budgies. Some people don't like the term parakeets for them. I have muscovy ducks.

I would probably forget too if I had that many lol

I usually always use mobile so didn’t see the signature.

And that’s true. Sorry! Didn’t mean to use the wrong one.

I think they’re technically separate right? Like i read somewhere true budgies, like English budgies, are bigger and calmer than American parakeets/budgies but idk if that’s true?

And nice! Do you like them?

Sorry for all the questions haha

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I would probably forget too if I had that many lol

I usually always use mobile so didn’t see the signature.

And that’s true. Sorry! Didn’t mean to use the wrong one.

I think they’re technically separate right? Like i read somewhere true budgies, like English budgies, are bigger and calmer than American parakeets/budgies but idk if that’s true?

And nice! Do you like them?

Sorry for all the questions haha

The true name is budgerigar parakeets, but that's a mouthful so people call them generally budgies, or parakeets. To me they are interchangeable, but when you use the term budgie people know exactly what species you are talking about. There are multiple types of parakeets, so in the bird world it's a general term that refers to a diverse group of birds with individual names, but all are considered parakeets.

English budgies are bigger and more fancy. They look like they have bigger heads. American budgies are lighter, and more active. I have never seen an English budgie in person, only in pictures.

My grandpa kept a parakeet, so I keep them because their chatter reminds me of him. I've had tame ones, I've bred them and had really tame one. I currently have 4 that aren't tamed. They can be noisy at times, but I enjoy them.