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catahoula leapard dog!! they're smart, dedicated, protective and intuitive.
they are working/herding dogs, but are good family protection.
they can be a bit strange. mine rarely barked, acted much like a cat, and used to collect shoes.
they can be hyper, but not over the top, if they have room to run. they are only social with family and approved friends.
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Although people think of them as guard dogs, they have a herding dog heritage - cattle, many years ago. I use ours for when a chicken gets out. It's not the same as watching a border collie work, but they stay where I put them and watch the bird's movements, which is enough for the situation.
I have had Rotties purposely teach me things in a very well-thought-out, eerie, manner. Watching me all the while like "are you getting this, stupid?"
Most Rotts are very smart, some are hyper, and they tend to be social once they learn the rules of the pack. They usually try to be the dominant member at one time or another, and have to learn their role.
Our youngest, Casey, is currently learning how to bring in wood with us and may be pulling a cart soon...he's on the hyper side. These dogs are not for everybody - they are VERY strong, and can be willful.
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March 28, 2009 02:25 PM
What is your favorite breed of dog?
What qualities do you like about this breed of dog?
Is it a hunting dog, bird dog, or guard dog?
What are the strange behaviors you notice about this breed?
Is the dog smart, hyper, or social?
Is it a hunting dog, bird dog, or guard dog?
What are the strange behaviors you notice about this breed?
Is the dog smart, hyper, or social?
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| March 28, 2009 02:53 PM |
they are working/herding dogs, but are good family protection.
they can be a bit strange. mine rarely barked, acted much like a cat, and used to collect shoes.
they can be hyper, but not over the top, if they have room to run. they are only social with family and approved friends.
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independent, protective, territorial, loving with fmaily, socialize well, affectionate with master, need to be aware of establish pack leader status with dog, 55-80 pounds,Prone to hip dysplasia and deafness, does well in apartments, needs daily walks, noisely plays, minimal grooming, herding dog.
independent, protective, territorial, loving with fmaily, socialize well, affectionate with master, need to be aware of establish pack leader status with dog, 55-80 pounds,Prone to hip dysplasia and deafness, does well in apartments, needs daily walks, noisely plays, minimal grooming, herding dog.
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March 28, 2009 03:11 PM
My favorite breed of dog is the Pomeranian. I just love this little dog. She is a little head strong, but is very faithful to me. My husband works at night and she is my true companion. She was adopted from the dog pound, someone left her in a garage and just moved. She was found three days later. Source(s):
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March 29, 2009 01:38 AM
Cute dog
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March 28, 2009 03:28 PM
Why, the Rottweiler, of course! They're smart, loyal, hardy, and have a great sense of humor. They can do almost anything, but most don't swim all that well. They can manage, but it's certainly not like watching a Lab. Although people think of them as guard dogs, they have a herding dog heritage - cattle, many years ago. I use ours for when a chicken gets out. It's not the same as watching a border collie work, but they stay where I put them and watch the bird's movements, which is enough for the situation.
I have had Rotties purposely teach me things in a very well-thought-out, eerie, manner. Watching me all the while like "are you getting this, stupid?"
Most Rotts are very smart, some are hyper, and they tend to be social once they learn the rules of the pack. They usually try to be the dominant member at one time or another, and have to learn their role.
Our youngest, Casey, is currently learning how to bring in wood with us and may be pulling a cart soon...he's on the hyper side. These dogs are not for everybody - they are VERY strong, and can be willful.
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March 28, 2009 03:34 PM
Wow, I have to say they scare me a bit sometimes.
Probably because people here have started to keep them for protection purposes only and I don't think they're training them well.
However, I saw a Rott in a small farm in the mountains once and I was suprised how friendly it was. The owner was quite a character.
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Probably because people here have started to keep them for protection purposes only and I don't think they're training them well.
However, I saw a Rott in a small farm in the mountains once and I was suprised how friendly it was. The owner was quite a character.
March 28, 2009 04:07 PM
It sounds like you met one of us and our dogs!
You are very right, though. People buy them as protection talismans and don't train them well. It's why we don't breed - it's too hard to find decent owners who are wiling to train consistenly.
Rotts must have a job. If you don't make one for them, they'll find one for themselves. The job can be as stupid as "I'm the one in charge of running with you to pick up the mail in the morning", but there has to be one. One of ours when bored made it his job to remove all the irritating litter in the backyard. Including the underground sprinkler system - he grabbed one sprinkler head and kept yanking all day until he'd pulled the whole thing out!
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You are very right, though. People buy them as protection talismans and don't train them well. It's why we don't breed - it's too hard to find decent owners who are wiling to train consistenly.
Rotts must have a job. If you don't make one for them, they'll find one for themselves. The job can be as stupid as "I'm the one in charge of running with you to pick up the mail in the morning", but there has to be one. One of ours when bored made it his job to remove all the irritating litter in the backyard. Including the underground sprinkler system - he grabbed one sprinkler head and kept yanking all day until he'd pulled the whole thing out!
March 29, 2009 03:28 AM
Not usually. They can have back problems. We got ours from a good breeder who bred for strength and agility, so he is very muscular and gets LOTS of exercise playing with the three cats.
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