I'd love to see a picture of the comforter carnage. I imagine it must be like when I give Beck a paper bag or box. Pieces of paper/cardboard everywhere!
<br>My dogs love the empty wrapping paper or paper towel rolls. Rip them to shreds.
My lab/pointer mix also loves to eat plastic frisbees. We need to keep them away from her. The pug likes to chew on the base of my husband's office chair. We let the pug get away w/so much more because she is small and doesn't cause damage, chewing, jumping up, etc. So unfair.
woodstove
1st February 2007 - 08:03 AM
I looked this up on snopes and found it to be true. I had no idea. http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.aspHere is the direct link to the Snopes page which verifies this story. QUOTE
(Below written by a vet)
This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was a 56-pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix that ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Tuesday. He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1AM on Wednesday but the owner didn't call my emergency service until 7AM.
I had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute Renal failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject. We had her bring the dog in immediately. In the meantime, I called the ER service at MedVet, and the doctor there was like me - had heard something about it, but....Anyway, we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center and they said to give IV fluids at 1 ˝ times maintenance and watch the kidney values for the next 48-72 hours.
The dog's BUN (blood urea nitrogen level) was already at 32 (normal less than 27) and creatinine over 5 (1.9 is the high end of normal). Both are monitors of kidney function in the bloodstream. We placed an IV catheter and started the fluids. Rechecked the renal values at 5 PM and the BUN was over 40 and creatinine over 7 with no urine production after a liter of fluids. At the point I felt the dog was in acute renal failure and sent him on to MedVet for a urinary catheter to monitor urine output overnight as well as overnight care.
He started vomiting again overnight at MedVet and his renal values have continued to incr ease daily. He produced urine when given lasix as a diuretic. He was on 3 different anti-vomiting medications and they still couldn't control his vomiting. Today his urine output decreased again, his BUN was over 120, his creatinine was at 10, his phosphorus was very elevated and his blood pressure, which had been staying around 150, skyrocketed to 220.. He continued to vomit and the owners elected to euthanize.
This is a very sad case - great dog, great owners who had no idea raisins could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know who has a dog of this very serious risk. Poison control said as few as 7 raisins or grapes could be toxic. Many people I know give their dogs grapes or raisins as treats including our ex-handlers. Any exposure should give rise to immediate concern.
Laurinda Morris, DVM
Danville Veterinary Clinic
Danville , Ohio
carbface jones
1st February 2007 - 09:29 AM
Raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate, fish are toxic to dogs.
Also smoked meat (ie canned ham) in large quantities.
certified
1st February 2007 - 09:38 AM
Shit! I've given my dog grapes. Thanks for that.
OffTopic
1st February 2007 - 09:58 AM
fish??
woodstove
1st February 2007 - 10:03 AM
I knew about fish. Although when I was nursing my neighbors puppy back from pretty much dead from Parvo, I knew that if I didn't get something in his stomach soon, he would be dead by morning.
I mixed about a tsp of gourmet salmon cat food with water and pureed rice and used a dropper to get it in his mouth. It was the only smell (of many that I brought) that he didn't gag at, and almost lifted his head for. I was able to get all 2 ounces or so in him. It sparked his taste buds just enough that I was able to give him pureed chicken/rice/water through a dropper every few hours after that.
He was on the chicken/rice and less and less water mixture for weeks after that, but he lived.
carbface jones
1st February 2007 - 10:11 AM
More so raw fish. But large amounts of fish are toxic to dog livers. here's a list.Nuts and garlic too.
savannah
1st February 2007 - 07:59 PM
So what kind of doggies do you all have? Any pics? I currently have two Goldens, both 13. Old pictures of them (with other dogs I've had over the years) are online -- but I have not updated anything in more than two years.
a.j.
1st February 2007 - 08:20 PM
Savannah, your dogs are beautiful. My golden, Harley, is 8. I would post pictures, but he'll never stay still long enough for me to get anything more than a blurry shot of part of his body running toward me with the camera. Poor guy's as dumb as a sack of hammers, but the sweetest dog you'll ever meet.
savannah
1st February 2007 - 10:35 PM
Thanks a.j. I'd love to see pics of Harley. Is he blond or red? Maverick has always been hard on catch on camera, because he is in a nonstop search for places to sniff and explore. But now that he's thirteen, he's slowed down a little and I've gotten gorgeous pictures of him lately. I should update the site.
Do you think Harley has a touch of OCD? All of my dogs have had quirks, but the Goldens all seem to be a little compulsive with their quirks. Cammy would hold her bones in her mouth until we let her outside. She would go to this one bush, stick her head in it, and eat her bones there. Maverick compulsively shreds toys. He's not happy until the stuffing is spread across the house and the squeaker is dead. We put an over/under on the number of minutes it will take for a toy to be destroyed.
But like you said, it's hard to imagine anything sweeter than a Golden.
TeslaNewton
2nd February 2007 - 05:51 AM
QUOTE (savannah+Feb 2 2007, 01:35 AM) But like you said, it's hard to imagine anything sweeter than a Golden. Whippets  They are so sweet and they love to cuddle, especially in the cold. I have two whippets, Tesla and Newton. I have pictures on my computer but have no idea how to post them here or on the internet. However, my two pups are my avatar. Newton is the dark one, Tesla is the light one. They are the sweetest, just as sweet as Goldens (our neighbor has a Golden who likes to run over and lean on you for some petting if she sees you). Newton especially likes to cuddle. He's happiest nestled on you under a blanket (Tesla is a girl).
DodgerGirl
2nd February 2007 - 07:14 AM
QUOTE (savannah+Feb 1 2007, 10:59 PM) So what kind of doggies do you all have? Any pics? I currently have two Goldens, both 13. Old pictures of them (with other dogs I've had over the years) are online -- but I have not updated anything in more than two years. Puppies! Love doggie pictures. The last dog I had was years ago. She was a German shepard mix, had been abandoned with 9 puppies, then someone took the puppies and left her. Sweetest thing ever, but one time she thought I was in danger and turned into a Mad Dog Wolf Monster. Loved that dog. We will probably try getting a dog once we buy our own house next year. Oh, that brings up a question. Has anyone introduced a dog when you already have adult cats? Would a puppy or adult dog be better? And may I also compliment savannah on the Yosemite pictures? Lovely!
OffTopic
2nd February 2007 - 07:42 AM
| QUOTE | Has anyone introduced a dog when you already have adult cats? Would a puppy or adult dog be better?
DG, I have done all possible combinations.
A roomate many years ago had an adult cat and I had an adult dog. It took several months of keeping them in separate rooms, letting them sniff each other through the door, holding the cat while holding the dog...but in the end they learned to tolerate each other with no problems.
As long as the adult dog isn't a cat killer by nature, it's possible. And even a dog that will chase cats outdoors will sometimes tolerate a cat indoors (my keeshond will chase a stray cat in a heartbeat, but he's fine with Gonzo as long as Gonzo leaves him alone. And my border collie will chase strays, but loves Gonzo to death!)
But I do think a puppy would be tons easier. Although the cat might not think so since the puppy will probably want to play....
carbface jones
2nd February 2007 - 07:54 AM
I love to bray about my dogs. Our beloved Lucy who passed away August 05lab/pointer mix Monapug EdieDodgerGirl Puppies are good because the cat can establish they are the boss. Since cats are smaller, it's better that way. It also depends on the animals temperaments. A calm, mature dog that has a mellow personality would work as well. The rule of thumb is to be sure to never leave them alone or unwatched until it's certain they are ok. Put the dog on leash and in a down-stay. Bring the cat into the room. Allow her to check out the dog, praise your doggie's calm behavior. Repeat, repeat. The animals involved will set the pace. Pay attention and to be sure that everyone is ready before moving on to the next level of freedom like removing the leash. Or you could leave the leash on but release the dog from the down stay.
a.j.
2nd February 2007 - 09:34 AM
QUOTE (savannah+Feb 2 2007, 01:35 AM) Thanks a.j. I'd love to see pics of Harley. Is he blond or red? Maverick has always been hard on catch on camera, because he is in a nonstop search for places to sniff and explore. But now that he's thirteen, he's slowed down a little and I've gotten gorgeous pictures of him lately. I should update the site.
Do you think Harley has a touch of OCD? All of my dogs have had quirks, but the Goldens all seem to be a little compulsive with their quirks. Cammy would hold her bones in her mouth until we let her outside. She would go to this one bush, stick her head in it, and eat her bones there. Maverick compulsively shreds toys. He's not happy until the stuffing is spread across the house and the squeaker is dead. We put an over/under on the number of minutes it will take for a toy to be destroyed.
But like you said, it's hard to imagine anything sweeter than a Golden. Harley's a darker blonde, but he's starting to get white around the face. He's also quite the heiffer. We were chased by a coyote once (long story) and he got winded before me, which shouldn't have happened considering how much I smoked at the time. Of course, he probably thought it was another dog running to play with him. He is also a desperate attention whore. I have to warn people "don't start petting him unless you have nothing to do for the next hour." No one believes me, and eventually they're like, "my arm is sore, he won't let me stop." There's a (small) chance he'll go lie down if you tell him to, but not before fixing you with guilt-inducing stare the likes of which you have never seen, so you usually end up having to continue with the petting. Lucky for him, he's adorable enough to get away with it. carbface, your dogs are gorgeous, especially Mona.
savannah
2nd February 2007 - 09:42 AM
Tesla, I'm relieved that I'm not the only BBBer whose screenname is based on my beloved doggie. And you're right, whippets (and their cousin greyhounds) are so loving. My friend's whippet curls so tightly into me that I think I'm close to absorbing her. She's darling. Dodgergirl, if you decide that you want an older dog, many of the rescue organizations will have fostered the dogs they've placed for adoption and will be able to let you know if the dog is cat-friendly. I got Cammy when she was ten from Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue and its doggie descriptions identify those who like (or tolerate) cats. (Doesn't Teddy -- the one who likes to curl up with his foster's cat --sound wonderful?). You may want to check into rescue groups in your area. And thanks for the compliments on the Yosemite pictures. It's rather hard not to take good pictures of anything that beautiful. And carbface -- what cuties! I love that picture of Mona. eta: a.j. -- I hope you can find a way to post a pic of Harley. I'd really love to see him. And I'd love to hear the coyote story. also eta -- For some reason, the link above to the Norcal rescue group did not work. If you go to the link below, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Show me those doggies!", you should see the list and how they have an icon to show cat-friendly dogs. http://www.golden-rescue.org/placement/adoptions/goldens.htm
DodgerGirl
2nd February 2007 - 01:47 PM
Thanks for the advice, all!
woodstove
5th February 2007 - 03:01 PM
buffyvol
5th February 2007 - 03:22 PM
Dang it! Way to make me cry woodstove. It always amazes me that animals not trained in rescue "know" what to do. I know animals know when something is wrong, but what made him pull her to the road? Why didn't he just sit with her and be sweet? Such a good dog. I read about stuff like that and look over at The Lump laying on her back, four paws in the air and snoring, and hope like crazy that if we ever moved into a house that a man in the 1700's torured and killed Indians in the basement, she'd at least pull Chris out of a pit of blood and not leave him for the spirits.
woodstove
5th February 2007 - 03:29 PM
Believe it or not, when my friend was badly injured, thrown from a horse she was training, she crawled with a broken pelvis, on her elbows, about 400 ft to the road. She was in and out of consciousness at the time. Her dogs stayed with her, but it was really her pot-bellied pig that saved her life.
When (after hours) she finally made it to the road there was a huge ditch. She couldn't get across it. The pig went out and sat in the (country) road until a car stopped. It paced the road, then sat directly in front of the car that stopped, it just wouldn't move. At that point the dogs came away from her, barked like mad, woke her up and allowed her to scream for help. It was the pig that figured out that they needed a human and the fastest way to find one was in a passing car.
DodgerGirl
5th February 2007 - 03:53 PM
QUOTE (buffyvol+Feb 5 2007, 06:22 PM) if we ever moved into a house that a man in the 1700's torured and killed Indians in the basement, she'd at least pull Chris out of a pit of blood and not leave him for the spirits. And where is buffy in this scenario? Left Chris for dead, did you? Oh, the Horror!
buffyvol
5th February 2007 - 03:59 PM
Hell, I'll be in the Stationwagon trying to get it started. Damn thing NEVER starts when you need it too.
DodgerGirl
5th February 2007 - 04:00 PM
You probably trip in the woods while a crazed axe murderer is chasing you, too.
buffyvol
5th February 2007 - 04:12 PM
No, I ALWAYS kick off the hells before I run into the woods. No backwards crab walking for me.
Alice
5th February 2007 - 04:17 PM
buffyvol
5th February 2007 - 04:47 PM
| QUOTE | Stay away from certain geographical locations. Such as: Amityville, Elm Street, Transylvania, Nilbog, the Bermuda Triangle or any small town in Maine.
And watch me bring this back to dawgs before PMK, the fun sucker, stomps in here and yells at us,
CUJO. BLEEEHHHH!
Keyser Soze
5th February 2007 - 06:18 PM
"A" for effort, buffyvol. Good preemptive strike.
savannah
12th February 2007 - 11:52 AM
Angry Johnny: As I mentioned, my Golden oldie Maverick (like Harley) is too fond of exploring and sniffing to sit still for a picture. But now that he's 13, I can catch him in some quieter moments like this:  By the way, Flahdagal -- your border collie is adorable.
Flahdagal
12th February 2007 - 12:22 PM
Thank you, your golden is gorgeous.
I call my border collie my guardian angel, he looked after me when I had morning sickness, to the point of sympathetic vomiting.
certified
12th February 2007 - 12:30 PM
So pretty. I love seeing all your pets.
My fiance has never had a dog before, and yesterday he mentioned that strangers are never nicer to him than when he's in the grocery store buying dog treats. I hadn't really thought about it before, but it does open people up: they'll ask you what kind of dog you have, tell you about their dog...
It's sweet.
savannah
12th February 2007 - 12:43 PM
Yep, certified, I find that I encounter fellow dog lovers everywhere in the Bay Area, and actually have made friends with people via dog walks and visits to the dog park. But be careful: a guy walking a dog can be a chick magnet! My husband gets more women approaching him when he walks the dog than any other time. But he understands that it's Buster and Maverick they're attracted to and not him.
weejie
12th February 2007 - 03:16 PM
QUOTE (Flahdagal+Feb 12 2007, 03:22 PM) Thank you, your golden is gorgeous.
I call my border collie my guardian angel, he looked after me when I had morning sickness, to the point of sympathetic vomiting. When I was about 12, my parents bought me a collie puppy. My dad was VERY opposed, and he would never let himself get too close to my puppy. My dad is a real softie when it comes to pets, and he's always so heartbroken when they die, that he SWORE he wasn't gonna let himself get attached to that beautiful collie. Well, when the puppy, Shaun, was about 3 years old, my dad broke his leg. From the time my dad came home from the hospital, until he was completely better, Shaun never left his side. He stuck closer to my dad than a shadow. It's a wonder he never made my dad trip when he was hobbling around on his crutches!! Anyway, of course he and Shaun were best buds after that. I just think it's so wonderful that our pets have such empathy. And I thank God for their ability to make us feel better, no matter what.
buffyvol
12th February 2007 - 03:49 PM
Collies are so wonderful. I grew up with two. Tippy and Taffy. Tippy "raised" my sister and I until we were 10 and 12 and then Taffy took over. When we'd "camp" out in the yard, Taffy would lay down ON the tent so no one could get in to get us. Of course, we couldn't get out either.
Magpie
12th February 2007 - 04:13 PM
Good dog, Taffy, protecting the neighbors from buffy and buffysis!
Msquared
12th February 2007 - 04:41 PM
I'm a cat owner but I love dogs. I love to come here to read everyone's doggie stories and look at the pictures.
Savannah, your dog is just beautiful.
That is all.
weejie
12th February 2007 - 07:15 PM
QUOTE (buffyvol+Feb 12 2007, 06:49 PM) Collies are so wonderful. I grew up with two. Tippy and Taffy. Tippy "raised" my sister and I until we were 10 and 12 and then Taffy took over. When we'd "camp" out in the yard, Taffy would lay down ON the tent so no one could get in to get us. Of course, we couldn't get out either. Aaww, buffy, when I was just a tot my aunt and uncle had a collie-mix named Tippy, who was just one of the sweetest things I ever knew. She used to "herd" all the nieces and nephews when we went there for family visits. I can remember her being so gentle with me, and so delighted to see me every time I went there. Your post made me remember her, thanks!
OffTopic
12th February 2007 - 07:23 PM
| QUOTE | Collies are so wonderful.
We had 2 collies when I was a kid (not at the same time) and they are wonderful.
Except the first one we had liked to knock me down and sit on my head. Over and over and over. There are pictures somewhere of this.
And the second one jumped up and her very strong front tooth hit my not quite as strong front tooth. That was fun.
But, yeah. I do think they're great dogs.
TeslaNewton
13th February 2007 - 05:42 AM
I had cats when I was growing up and was/am a huge cat lover. I never really liked dogs. I thought they were too big and slobbery, plus my friend and I got bit by a German Shepherd named Peanut Butter. He chased us. Not fun. Well, a few years ago, my husband really really wanted a dog (I didn't want a cat because I didn't want to clean the litter box), so I was like "fine, whatever, lets just pick one I can tolerate." We researched and read about the Whippet and that sounded like the perfect dog for us. We find a breeder (relatively) nearby and go for a meet-and-greet before buying and I get attacked by two of the cutest Whippet puppies! We have regular pictures of them sitting on my lap. A week later, we got Tesla and haven't regretted a moment since. We got Newton about two years later from the same breeder. She actually rescued him, then gave him to us. We brought Tesla with us, so everyone could meet. I'm really happy the breeder liked what she saw with Tesla. When Newton first came home, he was very very timid and wouldn't eat much. I was worried because we wanted to get him on Tesla's kibble, so we would mix can food with the dry food to get him to eat it. The breeder said he had been left outside all the time and when she got him, you could see every bone in his body. That still pisses off my husband. Nowadays, he'll eat anything (and just about) everything. He loves loves loves to cuddle with you on the couch, in the bed, anywhere. He still seems a bit nervous, but he is 1000 times better than when we got him. And me? I want to watch the doggies on television. I wanted to watch the Westminster Dog Show over Heroes.  (BTW, how do I post pictures? I would love to share some of my doggie picture. Thanks.)
TeslaNewton
13th February 2007 - 06:16 AM
Thanks to DodgerGirl, I can share some doggie pictures! Here's a larger picture of my avatar (I think. I have 2 pics almost the same):  Here's Tesla (she loves to nestle, and that's a clean & dry mattress pad I didn't get to fold):  Here's Newton (looking a bit nervous): 
buffyvol
13th February 2007 - 06:20 AM
Awww! Pretty babies! Tesla looks like a fawn all nestled in her pillow.
My Dad swears that The Jerz has Whippet in her. I don't know why he thinks that, but he does.
OffTopic
13th February 2007 - 06:26 AM
Cute puppies, Tesla!
I'm sure no one has ever thought this before ::eyeroll:: , but I've always wanted a whippet so that I could name him "Devo".
So how delicate are whippets? They look like they could snap in half if caught in a strong breeze!
DodgerGirl
13th February 2007 - 06:26 AM
Awww, I love the snuggly puppy. As soon as our cats hear the dryer close, they are sitting on the bed, waiting for the warm laundry to get dumped out.
And look at all the toys on the floor near Newton!
TeslaNewton
13th February 2007 - 06:42 AM
OffTopic Newton was thisclose to being called Devo. In fact, I wanted to name our first whippet Devo, but that's more of a boy's name, so my husband (he's an engineer) named the girl Tesla after the scientist. I was planning on calling the boy Devo, but Newton goes better with Tesla. Whippets are sturdy and fragile. They can run like the wind, and lord help you if one gets out. Tesla has gotten out a few times, and it's been fun chasing her around the houses behind our house. Then you have to carry her back because she's tired. They are fragile in the sense they get nicked pretty easily, but the cuts and scrapes don't really bother them.
DodgerGirl Newton is toy killer. We have the hardest time keeping squeakers because he chews on them until he gets a hole then goes to town ripping out the stuffing. Tesla loves the squeaky toys. We keep the empty toys in a bin. They have sentimental value. I try to buy them squeaky plush toys, but only if they're cheap. The more expensive ones just go *poof*.
Flahdagal
13th February 2007 - 09:28 AM
Turk takes any toy and first chews off the tags. Then he opens one seam and eviscerates. Stuffing everywhere. Generally I restuff and restitch unless he's totally destroyed it, which isn't often. here's my sheep monster at a farm in Odessa. 
OffTopic
13th February 2007 - 09:51 AM
That may be a border collie thing, Fladahgal, because mine does the same thing. Gets one rip and digs in.
Love the picture! Such a typical herd stance! Do you ever go to herding demos? They're all over the place around here, especially at Highland Games events.
Flahdagal
13th February 2007 - 09:55 AM
Maybe it's the wolf instinct that makes them pull the guts out? I don't know; funny isn't it? I've been to a couple of herding trials but can't afford the gas or the classes to do herding, which is an hour in the other direction from the Agility classes I do now. I need to stick with Agility and Obedience until we title in SOMETHING. Here we are at Flyball practice, which is something else we've all but given up due to time and money constraints. 
certified
13th February 2007 - 10:37 AM
Not all breeds eviscerate their toys? My border collie does that, too--starting with the tag, like Flahdahgal's sheep monster.
I wish I had pics of Lizzie playing frisbee; she doesn't get to herd real sheep, but she's very impressive with the plastic flying sheep.
DodgerGirl
13th February 2007 - 11:14 AM
I've seen those demos at state and county fairs as well. They are always so much fun to watch. The dogs are so intense.
Flahdagal
13th February 2007 - 11:20 AM
"plastic flying sheep". I'm totally stealing that.
Seven
13th February 2007 - 01:51 PM
Here's my chew toy destroyer, Beck (in fact, just yesterday he ruined one of them):  He's a mini-dachshund, but he's probably about 16 lbs. so he's more like a tweenie.
p2c2e
13th February 2007 - 02:36 PM
oops
p2c2e
13th February 2007 - 02:38 PM
This is  Spencer he is sick so he has lost some weight but and some hair but he is still adorable and much cuter than that keeshond that was in the Westminster though technically Spen cer is a Giant Keeshond
OffTopic
13th February 2007 - 02:49 PM
No way!! You have a keeshond?? Me too! Puppy Max:  Old man Max: 
p2c2e
13th February 2007 - 02:54 PM
Aww there is nothing cuter in the world than a keeshond puppy! I will try and dig some up of Spencer.
OffTopic
13th February 2007 - 02:59 PM
Please do! I love puppy pics, especially little fuzzy butt puppy pics.
Max is my 3rd kees and I absolutely adore the breed.
buffyvol
13th February 2007 - 03:09 PM
I think it's just "dog" that makes them eviserate chew toys. I quite buying The Jerz filled toys. I was afraid she'd end up swallowing the "squeaker" and everytime she pooted, she'd Toot. I just buy a bag of the plastic/rubber sueakys every 6 weeks. she kills them too, but it doesn't make as much of a mess.
Joe Don Faker
14th February 2007 - 09:26 AM
certified
14th February 2007 - 09:53 AM
QUOTE (Joe Don Faker+Feb 14 2007, 11:26 AM) God loves a terrier!
TeslaNewton
14th February 2007 - 09:57 AM
Well, "dog" is "God" spelled backwards.
pinruT
14th February 2007 - 10:00 AM
Holy Shit!
btw, do I get an award for the most unoriginal joke of the day. I see where someone else on that thread made the same joke over a year ago.
Juxtaposeur
14th February 2007 - 10:07 AM
Ack! The puppy pics. They're all so cute (and they're all puppies in my world so I'm not referring just to the ones who only fit the actual definition of puppy)! This thread might actually make me squee. I'll do it quietly, I promise.
And yay for the English Springer Spaniel pup taking it all. I had one when I was very small and she was my initiation into dog-loverdom. She was completely off her head, but she was insanely loving and loyal and ruled my little world and slept every night at the foot of my bed. Man, I miss that nutjob.
TeslaNewton
14th February 2007 - 10:11 AM
QUOTE (Juxtaposeur+Feb 14 2007, 01:07 PM) Ack! The puppy pics. They're all so cute (and they're all puppies in my world so I'm not referring just to the ones who only fit the actual definition of puppy)! This thread might actually make me squee. I'll do it quietly, I promise. My dogs are 4 and 4 1/2 and are still called puppies. Even though Newton is Tesla's bitch, she loves him: 
certified
14th February 2007 - 10:31 AM
QUOTE (Juxtaposeur+Feb 14 2007, 12:07 PM) And yay for the English Springer Spaniel pup taking it all. I had one when I was very small and she was my initiation into dog-loverdom. She was completely off her head, but she was insanely loving and loyal and ruled my little world and slept every night at the foot of my bed. Man, I miss that nutjob. We had a sweet nutjob Springer named Peggy Sue when I was growing up. We got her after the queen of the house, our Catahoula named Magnolia, was well-established; my dad thought the sun rose and set on Magnolia, so it was always, "Aren't you just the sweetest, prettiest, smartest girl? You too, Peggy Sue." Now if I compliment my sister, she'll add "You too, Peggy Sue" in tribute.
OffTopic
14th February 2007 - 10:59 AM
| QUOTE | Jesus found in dog's butt
Ah, that's nothing. If you look closely at the picture I posted of my dog Max as a puppy, I think you'll find the devil in the details.
Juxtaposeur
14th February 2007 - 11:00 AM
Sadie the spaniel was a drunk. Well, she tried to be. She loved food because, hello, dog, but she didn't jump and steal it off plates because she knew not to. She begged and stared and longed, but never made a move because she knew my Mom would kill her (well, send her to the basement, where she'd howl and cry because you know, THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE HOUSE AND I MUST BE THERE NOW!!!).
Anyway, the only time she ever made a move for human food/drink was beer. She'd knock it out of my uncles' hands so that the bottle fell and the beer spilled and then she'd dive for it and lap up as much as she could. Before my mom would grab her and put her in the basement. Where she'd howl and cry because there was attention somewhere and she WASN'T THE CENTER OF IT!
certified
14th February 2007 - 11:16 AM
I can't get over how cute that puppy is, OffTopic.
OffTopic
14th February 2007 - 11:51 AM
certified, a litter of keeshond puppies is probably one of the cutest things on earth. Little fuzzy bear/wolf looking things that waddle around and stumble all over themselves trying to crawl in your lap. I promise if you ever saw one in person you'd have a hard time not taking it home with you. If y'all get sick of puppy pictures, say so. But I'm at home and bored and the scanner is within arms reach.  And a bonus is that they grow up to become even more beautiful dogs:  And (last one, I promise) just so Scudder doesn't feel left out, here's one of the few halfway decent pictures I've been able to get of my camera shy Border Collie. 
TeslaNewton
14th February 2007 - 12:02 PM
Oh OffTopic they are so adorable and gorgeous! Those puppy pics are just too cute.
pinruT
14th February 2007 - 12:13 PM
This is how satan got Eve to eat the apple. He wasn't a snake, he was a Keeshond puppy.
My current hound, Denali, is about 75% boxer and 25% pure stupid. Very sweet though so we let him get away with anything. I am accused of being the one to get him started on table food. A charge that Denali will defend me on because he knows I'm the one with the scraps. I wish we could sell his drool though. We'd be rich and it would make sopping up the puddles under the table more fun.
He is currently in heaven because of the snow. When we take him for a walk in the snow, he loves it and runs and pulls on the leash even more than normal. You have to be prepared or you'll be on your ass or have a dislocated shoulder. The problem is he forgets to pee. Either that or it's just another reason for him to beg to go out 10 minutes after he gets back in. Stupid dog.
DodgerGirl
14th February 2007 - 12:31 PM
Sounds like he's got you well trained.
OT, it's hard to get tired of cute puppy pictures.
savannah
14th February 2007 - 01:17 PM
Oh -- I so love everyone's pics and stories! Thanks! offtopic, Max as a puppy looks so much like my Pomeranian did! Sadly, I do not have puppy pics, but I have a few adult ones on my outdated picture blog. It's the fluff and curved tail. I miss her; she was a little princessy pistol.   As you can tell from the last picture, she hated being bathed. She once was doused by a skunk larger than her, and she was soaked. That was the one time she was sheepish and did not mind the bath. Of course, this happened before work, so after bathing her, I had to re-shower before commuting in. At that point, I thought I smelled OK, because I had gotten so used to the odorl. When I got onto the train, someone said : "Ew, I smell skunk." And my boss quarantined me. For months afterward, every time Savannah got wet, she would emit a whiff of eau de skunk.
Dane
14th February 2007 - 01:41 PM
QUOTE (savannah+Feb 14 2007, 04:17 PM) Oh, this is too cute. She is telling you all about her indignity, isn't she? She really looks like she's upset and forcefully explaining why.
OffTopic
14th February 2007 - 01:49 PM
QUOTE (savannah+) offtopic, Max as a puppy looks so much like my Pomeranian did! Actually, the pom and the kees are closely related (kees were called "overweight pomeranians" for a while). And yeah, I think the fluff and curly tail give them a bit of extra attitude.  (Is it wrong that I'm starting to get fond of these little yellow smiley face thingys?) She was a pretty little thing, savannah!
Seven
14th February 2007 - 03:55 PM
Aw, I love doggie bath time pics! Here's Beck in the tub:   Now I know what you're thinking: he looks like he's having fun. But, oh, no. He also hates it. I swear he gives me the stink eye afterwards.
Flahdagal
14th February 2007 - 05:18 PM
I don't know why dogs will frolic in hose water, puddles, pools and lakes, but sink to their lowest depths when a bath rolls around. Maybe they're offended that we are removing their natural eau de' hound and replacing it with soap smell.
Gizmonicon
14th February 2007 - 10:25 PM
Awww, OffTopic, what a cute puppy! We used to have a Keeshond ages ago named Sasha. She was such a sweetie, too.
Flahdagal
15th February 2007 - 05:58 AM
I would say that I do not care for small dogs, except I've never met a Pomeranian that is a small dog. They are big dogs in small dog bodies.
My dad, who all his life thought of dogs as stock animals that lived outside the house, now has his life completely and thoroughly run by two miniature dachsunds, a rat terrier and a Pom. One of the mini-Dachs tells him when to get up, then they sit at the table eating graham crackers and drinking coffee until the rest of the house gets up. When my son was born I handed him to Daddy and that mini-Dach gave him a dose of attitude large enough for a Great Dane. He was not to be usurped by some interloping grandchild.
DodgerGirl
15th February 2007 - 07:28 AM
Seven, Beck's glare at the camera is so funny. It's easy to read his indignant thoughts there.
OffTopic
15th February 2007 - 07:52 AM
Beck does have a sweet, handsome face, Seven.
I've never been around weenie dogs much (what? doesn't everyone call them that?) other than a rather sad memory from childhood.
A neighborhood family down the street had a series of them. They would get a puppy, name it "Hans", and a few months later the puppy would die. So they would get another puppy, name it "Hans" and so on. I think they finally gave up after the 5th or 6th "Hans".
I don't think these people were intentionally cruel to the pups, or were causing the deaths on purpose but I also doubt the puppies got their shots or any sort of vet care. They seemed saddened by the puppies deaths, but not heartbroken (like I would have been if they were mine).
Normally a call to "come see the new puppy" would make me giddy, but I dreaded those phone calls from this family.
buffyvol
15th February 2007 - 08:36 AM
The bath photos are great! The Jerz is due a bath tonight, I'll see if I can get near enough to snap a picture, but still a safe distance away. She will tolerate a bath if she thinks there's no way out. But if the bathroom door is cracked, she'd be up and outta there so fast.
DodgerGirl
16th February 2007 - 07:25 AM
I could watch this all day long: Pomeranian Puppy Madness!
Gladly
16th February 2007 - 07:33 AM
Oh my god, they're like real Tribbles! Adorable.
TeslaNewton
16th February 2007 - 07:57 AM
Oh. My. God. That is so hysterical and so adorable! The music is perfect, and I loved it when they all converged on the sneakers.
OffTopic
16th February 2007 - 09:56 AM
| QUOTE | Oh my god, they're like real Tribbles!
Hah! They are!
I want the black ones. And the black and white one with the spots of brown on his face. Sooo cute!
carbface jones
16th February 2007 - 10:50 AM
Doggie people! Try an experiment. Make a fist and talk through it, talk through the hole part. Say your dog's name.
It sounds kind of echo-y like a foghorn and both our dogs go nuts and start barking at us and wagging their tails. Our old dog Lucy used to go nuts too.
Do yours? Maybe they can't figure where the voice is coming from because they can't see your mouth?
pinruT
16th February 2007 - 10:55 AM
I tried it and all I'm getting are really strange looks from my co-workers.
carbface jones
16th February 2007 - 11:05 AM
If they wag their tails report them to HR.
whome
16th February 2007 - 07:15 PM
Turtle eaten by golden retriever livesDumb Golden! (I say that with love--I like Goldens a lot.)
savannah
16th February 2007 - 10:00 PM
Thanks DodgerGirl for the link to the Pomeranian pups. So very cute!
carbface jones
17th February 2007 - 10:32 AM
Pomeranians have such cute foxy faces. Owning a pug I love Angry Pug and Best Soprano by a Pug.
Roaming Tigress
21st February 2007 - 01:27 AM
*dies from the cuteness that is everyone's puppies* Recent pics of my cuties, Hamish (the Scottie) and Suki (Shiba Inu).   Suki adores the snow, if you couldn't tell already Hamish is more of an indoor dog, he loves his walks but he also loves the comfort of being snuggled up in a blanket. Loads more here. I've also got a videoclip of a very hairy Hamish mauling a cranberry jug here. I need to get a clip up of Suki singing.
DodgerGirl
21st February 2007 - 05:01 AM
Cute puppies and rats! And I love the video where Hamish kills that plastic jug about 20 times over while his tail is going a mile a minute. Happy dog!
TVJunkie
21st February 2007 - 05:27 AM
Awww. My sister has a Shiba Inu. They are the cutest little mini-akitas ever!
kayla
23rd February 2007 - 10:27 AM
Adorable puppy, Seven! I've got a two-year old miniature dachshund that looks a lot like yours - red, short hair, but with a white patch on his chest. I just WISH he would ever look as calm as yours does in that tub! My guy hates water in pretty much any form - we used to try to make him swim when we had a pool in Arizona, just so he wouldn't drown if he ever fell in, and he wanted nothing of it....
Kitty Foyle
3rd March 2007 - 12:18 PM
We went out to PetCo to find some new toys for our darling pit bull mix 8 mo. old puppy. We had to put down our sweet 14 yo lab mix a few weeks ago. Well, it happens to be adoption day at the Petco and we put our names in for a male 2 yo shepherd/God only knows what mix. We're probably the perfect owners for the poor guy, who's been returned 3 times. That should be a red flag, but he's been fostered by the guy who was showing him for the last several months and he says he's a great dog who needs a forever home. Our puppy's been bored, so it MIGHT be a great idea. Anyway they're going to call and bring him over to meet her in our house. We shall see.
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