As for a small dog, I would suggest a Pug. That may be just because I -adore- pugs, but they are known to be pretty great pets. They don't have many health problems, but they do shed quite a lot even though they are short haired. They are so sweet, though and rate one of the top ten family pets. Try <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pug"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">here.</a> I suggest reading all of the page, especially temperament and description. It really tells you how great they are. (:
<br><br>A pug is also a brachycephalic dog. Brachycephalic dogs have a lot of trouble breathing through their noses, some can't at all. This makes it really hard for them to pant, so it's very easy for them to overheat. Plus the stress of trying to pant and breathe through their mouths at the same time can cause their airways to swell up, almost like someone having an allergic reaction. If they are looking for an outdoor dog to have in texas where temperatures are very often in the 90's/100's a brachycaphalic dog is not going to work for them, even if they have plenty of shade, etc... in the summer months dogs like pugs, bulldogs, pekingese's, etc need to be kept indoors with air conditioning.
I wasn't talking about you Tri. I meant in general. I hear lots of people saying long haired dogs shouldn't be outside and stuff lol i was singling our any one person xD
Ah. I thought it might have been because of the shih tzu reference. lol. I do agree that a lot of dogs will do fine in the heat, as long as they are given shade and plenty of water, but for some dogs it would pretty much be a death sentence. Bleh. Sorry if I come off as being rather blunt sometimes, i'm just not good at internet subtlety. XD
<span style="color:#FF0080"><span style="font-size:150">Thanks For The Help:)<br>Again.Haha'.</span></span><br><br><br><span style="color:#FF0080">Its Not That The Dog Will Never Be Inside Our Home.If It Is Too' Big,Then It'll Less Likey Come In My House.xD<br>But A Small Dog Will Come In Like Mostly Every 2 Days Or Atleast Once A Week.<br><br><br>And I Love Doggies That Never Leave My Side<3<br>Although I Still Go Too' School,I Would Love Too' Spend 4-6 Hours With It EVERYDAY!!! </span>
Ah. I thought it might have been because of the shih tzu reference. lol. I do agree that a lot of dogs will do fine in the heat, as long as they are given shade and plenty of water, but for some dogs it would pretty much be a death sentence. Bleh. Sorry if I come off as being rather blunt sometimes, i'm just not good at internet subtlety. XD
<br><br>Im the same way!! xD That's why I use lol and haha and smiley's so much, so people will know my mood xD
Herding dogs are loyal like that. Theyre my personal favorite because i spend a lot of time outside and i want a dog that can help out if need be. My terrier likes to warn me if there are snakes anywhere around and she's stopped me from stepping on a fair few of them. Also i just got a border collie puppy and i wanna teach him to herd. I have sheep and cows and have spent MANY MANY hours trying to walk cows back home when they dont wanna come home. Id be soo nice to have a dog who can give them some... "incentive" to come back home. My puppy is already my shadow and ive only had him for two days. O-o he's really outgoing and borders stay out a lot because theyre working dogs. Theyre used to getting stuff done in the heat. My mini aussie also had no problems with the heat. Maybe you could look into one of them? My mini aussie weighed MAYBE 10 lbs fully grown and he was the sweetest thing.
<span style="color:#FF0080">Thanks^^.I'll Think About It.<br>I Realize That I Need Lots Of Time & Responsibility.I Hope I Can Convince My Parents Soon Enough.</span><br><br><br><br><br><span style="color:#FF0080"><span style="font-size:150">MY COUSIN SAID YES!!I'll Be Taking Care Of Her Dog Next Week!!I Can't Wait!!</span></span>
I would go with a<span style="font-weight:bold"> Belgian Sheepdog</span> because they are good in the heat you just shave off their coat,and they only shed their caot in spring....and they are not tall or big ...
I would go with a<span style="font-weight:bold"> Belgian Sheepdog</span> because they are good in the heat you just shave off their coat,and they only shed their caot in spring....and they are not tall or big ...
<br><span style="color:#FF0080">Okay Thanks.But Their Herding Dogs & My Neighbor Might Get Mad If It Ends Up Nibbling & Telling His Sheep Where Too' Go.xD</span>
Actually they do. They have an instint to. My mom had an australian cattle dog that got run over because she tried to herd cars. My puppy is only 7 months but he likes to try to herd stuffed animals and thinks my sheep are the best things in the world, however my mini aussie was terrified of them. It IS an instinct but some get it stronger than others.
Actually they do. They have an instint to. My mom had an australian cattle dog that got run over because she tried to herd cars. My puppy is only 7 months but he likes to try to herd stuffed animals and thinks my sheep are the best things in the world, however my mini aussie was terrified of them. It IS an instinct but some get it stronger than others.
<br><span style="color:#FF0080">Ohhhh.Thats Not Good:(<br>My Neighbor Has Sheep & Goats.Like About 7 With 2 Lambs & 1 Baby Goat.He Doesn't Like Us Too' Mess With Them And When We First Found Rosky(Siberian Husky),He Was Quite Alerted & Always Watching Him.</span>
My border collie mix has never seen a sheep, and she still tries to herd everything. Always has- people, birds, shadows, bugs, other dogs, etc.
<br> <span style="font-weight:bold">Border collies are like that i think i would know my mom has been breeding Belgian Sheepdogs for <span style="text-decoration:underline">32 years</span> </span>
My border collie mix has never seen a sheep, and she still tries to herd everything. Always has- people, birds, shadows, bugs, other dogs, etc.
<br> <span style="font-weight:bold">Border collies are like that i think i would know my mom has been breeding Belgian Sheepdogs for <span style="text-decoration:underline">32 years</span> </span>
<br><br>Those are two separate breeds <br>I think most herding breeds are like that. My GSD Max will start gently nipping at my heels to get me out of the house when he wants to. Did the same thing to our cats.
My border collie mix has never seen a sheep, and she still tries to herd everything. Always has- people, birds, shadows, bugs, other dogs, etc.
<br> <span style="font-weight:bold">Border collies are like that i think i would know my mom has been breeding Belgian Sheepdogs for <span style="text-decoration:underline">32 years</span> </span>
<br><br>Different breeders breed for different temperaments and raise dogs differently, so maybe the dogs your mother breeds don't have much herding instinct, but dogs other breeders produce might. For example, sighthounds tend to have a high prey drive, and my hubby and I are going to get a irish wolfhound. We have cats, and a lot of wolfhounds would chase and kill cats. The breeder we are going to be getting a dog from raises their dogs for show and with cats, so they tend to have a reduced prey drive and tolerate cats well. However, someone who raises them for hunting and not around cats would probably produce puppies that would be have a higher prey drive. I've seen a border collie with almost no herding instinct, and hounds with no hunting instinct. I've also seen a belgian shepherd that had a lot of inborn herding and protecting instinct.
I was merely saying that my collie, completely untrained, does have a tendency to herd things. I do not know if she was bred for herding, or if she's just... there. She's a mutt, so... No clue 8D But just because they aren't TRAINED for herding doesn't mean they can't/won't herd things. This was my point, and likely was what other VPians meant as well.
<span style="font-weight:bold">Yes,understood it is there naturally thing they would do..but if you keep up with training they will learn to not bite they sheep or any type of animal they herd.</span>
<span style="font-weight:bold">Even if</span> the dog is trained <span style="font-weight:bold">not to bite</span> when it herds, just the fact that he is herding an animal(s) he's not supposed to could get Jordan into trouble and it could also be stressful for the sheep/owner, not to mention the neighbour's chihuahuas. Unless you plan on teaching a HERDING dog NOT TO HERD, then a breed of that type wouldn't be right in this situation, in my opinion. When I lived in Nevada, my cousin's PitBulls did fine as outside dogs, they were okay in the weather as long as the obvious neccessitys were provided. Also, have you considered Miniature Schnauzers? I have a friend here that has two, mainly outdoor dogs, and the weather here is similar to that of Texas. I don't have any experience owning this breed, but from what she tells me they're tough and do fine when trained. Just some suggestions. Either way, good luck. : )
<span style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-style:italic">Nope,herding dogs dont really herd unless they are trained</span></span>
<br><br>Tiny you didnt say specifically show bred dogs. I doubt her parents will let her pay enough to get a dog like that if theyre against her having one. You said HERDING dogs. Not showdogs that werent bred to herd. What if she had've gotten a herding dog that WASNT from your line and it got shot by her neighbor because it chased his sheep? That would be counter productive to this entire chat. Please specify next time. And also please refrain from telling me that i dont know about my own dog breeds. Ive done a lot of research into teaching my border how to herd and every place ive ever seen says that they should have a natural drive to herd sheep in the beginning to train well. Thanks.
<br><span style="color:#FF0080">Thanks!!!My Cousin's Dog Is Leaving & My Parents Are More Trusting & Still Thinking About It.<br>I'll Make Sure They See This Thread Too' See Everyone's Suggestions.</span><br><br>
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Temporary Training -- Breeding -- Showing -- Gifty Holding -- Decoy Line
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