Author Topic: Dog Question (Read 3156 times)

Elizabeth · « **Reply #10 on:** December 02, 2011, 09:48:01 AM »

Standard Poodle. The very most intelligent, able to understand words, trustworthy, protective and intelligent for children but polite with visitors. No allergies or shedding. They know the difference between danger and safe situations. They are wonderful around water, very playful and obedient. They don't have a reputation for mauling children, like dashounds for example.

I would stay away from working dogs unless there is daily work for the dog and many spare hours for proper training.

nadieimportante · « **Reply #11 on:** December 02, 2011, 09:56:45 AM »

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Standard Poodle. The very most intelligent, able to understand words, trustworthy, protective and intelligent for children but polite with visitors. No allergies or shedding. They know the difference between danger and safe situations. They are wonderful around water, very playful and obedient. They don't have a reputation for mauling children, like dashounds for example.

Very good choice.

Don't know how they are if they had to be outside all the time.

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I would stay away from working dogs unless there is daily work for the dog and many spare hours for proper training.

The Collie (Lassie), is not really a working dog like the Border Collie. My smooth Collie does very well by itself running around outside with nothing to do. No animals get into the property.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #12 on:** December 02, 2011, 11:02:41 AM »

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Very good choice.

Don't know how they are if they had to be outside all the time.

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I would stay away from working dogs unless there is daily work for the dog and many spare hours for proper training.

The Collie (Lassie), is not really a working dog like the Border Collie. My smooth Collie does very well by itself running around outside with nothing to do. No animals get into the property.

I think the Standard Poodle might die of heartbreak from being kept outside, but I don't know.

I love loyal dogs who take care of business like your Collie. Our cousins had one when we were kids and there were stories about how he saved a little one from the street.

s2srea · « **Reply #13 on:** December 02, 2011, 11:18:04 AM »

Elizabeth- I think poodles are great dogs! You're right- probably the best!

s2srea · « **Reply #14 on:** December 02, 2011, 11:18:55 AM »

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