The NFC B-Day Chat Thread

[ShrekDawg]

German Shepherds have lots of energy!!! Beautiful dogs but they need attention.

Oh yeah no I know, Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that GSDs don't need exercise or were lazy. They definitely do and definitely aren't!

I just meant that like in comparison to a Malinois, once they get that exercise and training/mental stimulation, which they definitely still need and lots of it, they usually can chill and sleep. At least some of them. Whereas Mals and some other breeds can get worked and you think they're tired but then they can just take a quick nap and want to work or play again! Lol it's more constant and in your face.

That's just from what I've heard. Idk how true it is.

And of course that said, there are lazy Mals (lazy being a relative term lol) and there are crazy GSDs with no off switch. But theoretically, from my research into the various lines, a well bred good one should have an off switch. And of course good nerves and everything too and not be too hard or soft of a dog. But that's all theoretical and different breeders breed for different traits and everything.

And of course working lines are more intense and energetic than show lines.

Yeah, I need a dog that can chill, and even though our Honey is always ready to play and would fetch a ball all day, when she's inside on her bed she's chilled out/sleeping. Maybe you could adopt an ex racing grey hound? They are lovely, lazy dogs. There are a couple of places here that rehome them but the adoption fee is quite a bit. I never realised how huge they are (never having seen grey hounds racing other than on the tv) until we saw one at the off leash park up the road one day.

It's raining here and it's going to keep on raining for at least the next two days. I still need to go collect eggs and give the chickens their evening snack which isn't fun in the wet. I've been baking cakes all day as it's our son's 7th birthday tomorrow. I'm making a red dragon cake! Wish me luck!

Yeah, me too. I don't want a dog that is always up and needing to do something. Or always bored. Etc.

And it's funny you say that, I actually looked into them before and had a phase where I was really into them lol

They do seem like great dogs but idk, they just look kind of weird to me and it'd be like petting bones. Which I know is slightly doggie prejudiced of me but still ha

Plus I do actually like training my dog and possibly doing tricks, obedience, or some sort of sport with. So I'd like it a little bit energetic/perky.

I just don't want a dog that HAS to have constant exercise and stimulation, you know?

And I know technically retrievers usually do too but they're more chill and I could maybe do indoor training or playing on bad days.

Good luck Jae!
Yeah, i could never keep this dog busy by myself. It takes the 2 of us to wear her out! She wants to play or run or something all day every day!

She sounds intense!

I hope you're going to share pics of the cake.

I had a greyhound briefly. He could counter surf without even having to stretch. I had a glass of water on the coffee table once... he wagged his tail and he sliced the glass clean in half.

Oh boy!

Gator can reach the counter with ease. He's around 30 inches, maybe plus or minus an inch. Hard to tell exactly with his mane lol and that's his withers. His head is obviously higher. Our counters are 3 feet tall. So yeah, it's effortless. Lol

 

[ShrekDawg]

Oh! And happy birthday to your son Jae

 

[ShrekDawg]

Cockers worked fine for me. If I wanted to go for a walk, they did too. If I wanted to nap, they were on the bed with me. BTW I never minded dogs on furniture if they didn't do any damage or potty. They never did.

That's somewhat how Gator is but he will also gladly sleep all day lol and sometimes you have to almost drag him out

That said, he does get bored and gets into trouble sometimes and/or wants to play. So I do need to start doing more with him. But I often forget to because he is not a dog that will demand your attention or exercise or anything. He will sleep all day then get bored at night.

Though lately he does pace sometimes and seems bored.

So i need to do walks or something again but he's fine with even going to the mailbox (our driveway is really long) or on "long" walks it's like a half mile at most lol

Oh and he's allowed on furniture too but my mom doesn't really approve so we have a blanket on the downstairs couch.

He sheds a lot and is slobbery/drooly lol

 

[ShrekDawg]

Oh and also, are spaniels crazy or high energy? I heard they were which is why I haven't gotten one but I also love spaniels (thanks for reminding me of them haha).

I think I heard Springers were especially crazy high energy and hyper but Cockers were a little calmer??

But then there's also the rage syndrome thing which scares me

 

[CapricornFarm]

Oh yeah no I know, Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that GSDs don't need exercise or were lazy. They definitely do and definitely aren't!

I just meant that like in comparison to a Malinois, once they get that exercise and training/mental stimulation, which they definitely still need and lots of it, they usually can chill and sleep. At least some of them. Whereas Mals and some other breeds can get worked and you think they're tired but then they can just take a quick nap and want to work or play again! Lol it's more constant and in your face.

That's just from what I've heard. Idk how true it is.

And of course that said, there are lazy Mals (lazy being a relative term lol) and there are crazy GSDs with no off switch. But theoretically, from my research into the various lines, a well bred good one should have an off switch. And of course good nerves and everything too and not be too hard or soft of a dog. But that's all theoretical and different breeders breed for different traits and everything.

And of course working lines are more intense and energetic than show lines.



Yeah, me too. I don't want a dog that is always up and needing to do something. Or always bored. Etc.

And it's funny you say that, I actually looked into them before and had a phase where I was really into them lol

They do seem like great dogs but idk, they just look kind of weird to me and it'd be like petting bones. Which I know is slightly doggie prejudiced of me but still ha

Plus I do actually like training my dog and possibly doing tricks, obedience, or some sort of sport with. So I'd like it a little bit energetic/perky.

I just don't want a dog that HAS to have constant exercise and stimulation, you know?

And I know technically retrievers usually do too but they're more chill and I could maybe do indoor training or playing on bad days.



She sounds intense!



Oh boy!

Gator can reach the counter with ease. He's around 30 inches, maybe plus or minus an inch. Hard to tell exactly with his mane lol and that's his withers. His head is obviously higher. Our counters are 3 feet tall. So yeah, it's effortless. Lol

Every dog is different. I have a friend who had golden retrievers. Every time i was there, the dog was dying to play. My friend lives alone and works long hours. A sad way for an energetic dog to live.
I had Belgians and they were quite laid back but they were not Malinois.

 

[JaeG]

Oh and also, are spaniels crazy or high energy? I heard they were which is why I haven't gotten one but I also love spaniels (thanks for reminding me of them haha).

I think I heard Springers were especially crazy high energy and hyper but Cockers were a little calmer??

But then there's also the rage syndrome thing which scares me

My Mum's friend had the most gorgeous cocker spaniel called Toffee (he was toffee coloured). He was so sweet and gentle.

Springer spaniels are a bit nuts!

I'd never heard of rage syndrome (so I did a search for info). Sounds like true cases are very rare. But it would be heartbreaking to have your beloved dog end up like that and have no way to make them better.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Most of the cockers i encountered while grooming dogs really hated their nails cut, so much so the owners were often afraid to cut them for fear of being bitten. Cockers were never a favorite of mine ( sorry DD). Springers seemed always happy to see everyone and never gave me much trouble. But any hunting or herding dog is going to need lots of exercise.

 

[drumstick diva]

Some years ago my sister wanted to replace her Cocker that had passed away. I recommended a friend of mine in another state. The puppy was beautiful but in less than 10 minutes of being in the house, she came over to me for attention. I went to pet her and she bit me(not a play bite). Next second she was fine. I told my sister to send the dog back. She didn't want to. The next day she called and said she was sending the dog back, it had done the same thing to her daughter.

Somewhat later I thought I'd get a male to keep involved in the breed- as my stud was elderly& my girls were too old to breed again. The pup did the same thing as the one my sister had. Was all excited for attention and then bit me hard. Same thing, next second happy, loving puppy. He got returned and the breeder (who I had known for many years) was furious and said I was crazy. Well when she took the lead she had him as far from her body as she could get. WHY?? If I was crazy??

Interestingly when I checked out the pedigree on the one my sister sent back and the One I took back - and female line was the same . The line from the woman who said I was nuts. I had never seen that behavior in Cockers before . She lost no time in selling him to someone in another state.

Penny can tell you what some dog people are like, I decided I didn't need contact with any of them. I just had my oldies live out their lives and enjoyed them as house dogs.

 

[rjohns39]

Morning Chat folk TGIF!

 

[DigMyChicks]

Good luck Jae!
Yeah, i could never keep this dog busy by myself. It takes the 2 of us to wear her out! She wants to play or run or something all day every day!

Does your dog chew stuff? I know ours is still a pup at 8.5 months but she chews everything. She has toys which she plays with but when we were gone the other day she chewed both garage door sensors. I wish we hadn’t had to put our old dog down as he was really good for her.