Its great to see everyones faithful friends. I am trying to upload some pics of my dog to share here but how the heck do i upload them?? Tried using imageshack to upload pics aagh. Anyway, my dog is a lurcher she has blue eyes and people are either freaked out by them or love them.. She is the laziest girl who loves the fire and gets chilly at night when camping out so has to have her own keep warm clobber!
Bushcraft Dogs.
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Try flickr, when you've uploaded a photo to it, just click share and then copy and past the bbc code.
Here's a more recent one of mine.
Usko liggend in sneeuw by Sami knives, on Flickr
Note the grumpy face for taking a picture of him.
He's a finnish Lapphund, and he looks a lot bigger than he is. He's just 45 cm high at the shoulder and weighs about 23 kg. Any size you see is all hair, especcially in winter.
He's a finnish Lapphund, and he looks a lot bigger than he is. He's just 45 cm high at the shoulder and weighs about 23 kg. Any size you see is all hair, especcially in winter.
Cool, hadn't seen one before and I'd been wondering. After a quick read up seems a good breed. Miss my dog alot but not ready for another yet.
Thanks for the advice.
I have had dogs all my life a few terriers, a lab, a lab / pointer cross but never a springer hence my post
Have been looking at re homing one which I think is my preferred choice at this stage as I work from home so am looking for the company during the day , we live in the country so walks are no problem and have a reasonable sized garden for outdoor play etc
Hi Steve,
I wasn't trying to sound like a downer it's just there's a reason there are specific Spaniel rescue centres, they are smart, and need the time. You've had dogs (with attitude - terriers and labs) seem like you'll be around alot and have a garden, so I'd not worry too much saying give it a go. In our village we've had a few folk who've had to give Spaniels back to the rescue centre as they were just too much.
Good on you for rehoming (my two were that way Wolfhound and Jack Russell Terrorist).
Enjoy your doggie,
GB
this is the dog I want!! I think theyre amazing! And apparently
"Bernese are outdoor dogs at heart, though well-behaved in the house; they need activity and exercise, but do not have a great deal of endurance. They can move with amazing bursts of speed for their size when motivated. If they are sound (no problems with their hips, elbows, or other joints) they enjoy hiking and generally stick close to their people."
http://www.petwave.com/Dogs/Dog-Breed-Center/Working-Group/Bernese-Mountain-Dog/Pictures.aspx
"Bernese are outdoor dogs at heart, though well-behaved in the house; they need activity and exercise, but do not have a great deal of endurance. They can move with amazing bursts of speed for their size when motivated. If they are sound (no problems with their hips, elbows, or other joints) they enjoy hiking and generally stick close to their people."
http://www.petwave.com/Dogs/Dog-Breed-Center/Working-Group/Bernese-Mountain-Dog/Pictures.aspx
Id be interested to know how much you spend on your dogs? Pet Insurance and food included?
I wondered if there was a big difference in what people are spending?
Our dog, which we had for 12.5 years cost roughly £70-£80 pcm.
[He was sick a few times, and had a few operations. Then we had to stand the excess on the insurance and we were paying for his drugs]
I think the cost has put me off getting another dog.
I wondered if there was a big difference in what people are spending?
Our dog, which we had for 12.5 years cost roughly £70-£80 pcm.
[He was sick a few times, and had a few operations. Then we had to stand the excess on the insurance and we were paying for his drugs]
I think the cost has put me off getting another dog.
Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I don't think the Spaniel mentality is too sit about too much, they want to get the head down and find stuff. Maybe a Lab or Alsation ?
My nephew has a GSP and he is an outdoor dog, he has been caravan camping but not tent camping. He doesn't settle till 8ish at night.
My nephew has a GSP and he is an outdoor dog, he has been caravan camping but not tent camping. He doesn't settle till 8ish at night.
Heres my dog, Spud 2yo springer. He's good as gold, very obedient. He loves a bit of camping, especially curled up in front of a fire.
No problem
Our current dog was rehomed , an old Patterdale Terrier cross , now aged nearly 14 and likes to sleep most of the day , my dad has had a few Jacks from rehoming centres and like you say all they need is a bit of care and time
Thanks again for you rhelp
Heres my dog, Spud 2yo springer. He's good as gold, very obedient. He loves a bit of camping, especially curled up in front of a fire.
Love those photos
Ajax goes almost everywhere with us. His new little sister, Scarlet, is just learning the ropes.
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Has anyone on here had any dealings with the Cinnamon Trust? Basically they're a charity which helps the old and infirm to look after their pets so that they don't have to give them up - taking animals to the vet, lots of dog walking and so on.
Anyone who misses walking with a dog but hasn't the time for one themselves might be interested in getting in touch to help out. They are just a google away!
Anyone who misses walking with a dog but hasn't the time for one themselves might be interested in getting in touch to help out. They are just a google away!
Some lovely looking doggies on this thread, can tell they are all well loved
This is my bestest friend, she is a 10 yr old English Springer Spaniel x Working Border Collie Very loyal, obedient,will do anything for me, super intellegent too! She loves going camping and curling up next to a fire. She can be a bit nervous at times (thats the collie in her) but the spaniel in her always prevails!! Nice mix of breeds, but needs constant mental stimulation, hard work and dedication to form a well rounded/socialised dog (as do all breeds to be fair), as the border in her could of easily made her into a neurotic mess haha!!
This is my bestest friend, she is a 10 yr old English Springer Spaniel x Working Border Collie
Very loyal, obedient,will do anything for me, super intellegent too! She loves going camping and curling up next to a fire. She can be a bit nervous at times (thats the collie in her) but the spaniel in her always prevails!! Nice mix of breeds, but needs constant mental stimulation, hard work and dedication to form a well rounded/socialised dog (as do all breeds to be fair), as the border in her could of easily made her into a neurotic mess haha!!
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