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They all like their private parts just the same too. The animals I mean. :crossed:

towermonkey wrote: You don't sound much like a hippie MB.

Because I recognize and appreciate the traits of a good strain of hunting dogs? That is some strainge logic.

Now concerning dogs as pets. Who in the world needs them? Animals are tools, food, and beasts of burden. Nothing more, nothing less.

Your opinion. Not mine.

That is what makes a horserace.

jf1acai wrote: Your opinion. Not mine.

They also make GREAT ALARMS, call them tools if you want.

I have neither the need nor desire to have a dog in order to bring income into my house or to hunt.

My rescue dogs are companions. Their jobs are to love me, entertain me, bark warnings and exercise me. Petting a dog brings one's blood pressure down.

ADHD? Dogs MUST help with that! KissyFace:

2wlady wrote: Petting a dog brings one's blood pressure down.

Fish do the same, but they can't bark, or catch a ball worth a sh*t!




OK, MB, dogs are better than fish? what else?

Vice Lord wrote: Not to change the subject but if you're going to make an 18 year commitment to an animal, why wouldn't you make it a pure bred? I realize that mutts are free, but when you spread the $1000 or $2000 dollar cost of a pure bred over 18 years it's a non issue. My dogs a selectively bred to do certain things, and it's amazing to watch them work. Most mutts don't do anything

Just wondering

I have one mutt - he's a shepherd mix. We search for specific mixes when we need another dog, specifically because of the committment. We've found that shepherd/collie mixes have great temperments, incredible intelligence, and fierce loyalty. I don't need a hunting dog, I need a dog that'll protect my family and house, and play with the kids.

I also have a purebred Keeshond. Our last dog was a Keeshond/shepherd mix, and was a great dog. The keeshond is bred to be a family dog, so it fits our need well, but is a bit smaller than we like. He's about 50 lbs, and I usually like a dog that's about 75-100 lbs. He's short too... I like having a dog that's tall enough for me to scratch his ears while I'm standing up without bending over. But all in all, he's a great dog.