weegie01 wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:41 pm Condensation of an article re vegan dog food.
A journalist questioned whether his meat and dried food fed dog would eat vegan dog food.
He acquired some, and his dog ate it with the same relish he did his normal food.
He said to his wife that this demonstrated that vegan food was appealing to dogs.
Her reply was 'He's a labrador'. As a labrador owner, I laughed.
brilliantI have a labradoodle and can confirm they eat pretty much anything you put their way. His relationship with my 8 and 5 year olds is a beautiful thing. They feed him the veg they don't want and he gives them all the love and attention they can handleweegie01 wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:41 pm Condensation of an article re vegan dog food.
A journalist questioned whether his meat and dried food fed dog would eat vegan dog food.
He acquired some, and his dog ate it with the same relish he did his normal food.
He said to his wife that this demonstrated that vegan food was appealing to dogs.
Her reply was 'He's a labrador'. As a labrador owner, I laughed.
Ridge backs are lovely dogs but be wary they can be overly protective we had friends that had to have theirs put down as is couldn’t distinguish between children playing with friends and needing to protect themMonk wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 1:30 pmridgebacks!
no, just one. A quiet one!weegie01 wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:41 pm Condensation of an article re vegan dog food.
A journalist questioned whether his meat and dried food fed dog would eat vegan dog food.
He acquired some, and his dog ate it with the same relish he did his normal food.
He said to his wife that this demonstrated that vegan food was appealing to dogs.
Her reply was 'He's a labrador'. As a labrador owner, I laughed.
you've said that before.Openside wrote: Tue Apr 26, 2022 4:21 pmRidge backs are lovely dogs but be wary they can be overly protective we had friends that had to have theirs put down as is couldn’t distinguish between children playing with friends and needing to protect them
Pot luck I guess also my Wife's Ridgeback in Botswana was very much the guard dog rather than family pet.Monk wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:11 amyou've said that before.Openside wrote: Tue Apr 26, 2022 4:21 pmRidge backs are lovely dogs but be wary they can be overly protective we had friends that had to have theirs put down as is couldn’t distinguish between children playing with friends and needing to protect them
we have had 6 ridgebacks now and they have all been superb with kids. their character trait is to be aloof and usually when faced with a trouble kid they simply remove themselves
Especially if your kids don't want to walk as a flock and follow ordersOpenside wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:09 amBorder Collies can be a bit nippy…OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:54 amHandy suppose you have space. No better dog then a Border Collie for kids. Bitches is always the best for guard. I had two and wont never want another breed.handyman wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:08 am The wife and children want to get a dog. My children are 4 and 5 years old, so the dog needs to be good (safe) with kids as well as a good guard dog.
Any breed suggestions?
Maybe adopt one?
Had a half breed. Still remember her hair raising on her spine as someone would ring the bell. The would grawl and bark and as soon as I would open the door, she would be the guest's best friendScarfaceClaw wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:18 am I’ve got a Labrador. Brilliant with kids. Rubbish guard dog most of the time. Exception being the door bell. Goes ballistic when someone comes to the door. Makes people think we have a pack of wolves behind the door.
What did you go for in the end? This lad is 18 months now and other than the first couple of months it has been fairly easy (Mrs may disagree a bit). He's never chewed anything he shouldn't, well maybe me the odd time, and he's a bit pully/excitable on the lead in new environments but overall he's a braw dug.handyman wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:50 amThe family prefers a labrador, but I'm weary of the first 2 years, I've heard they can be quite troublesome.ScarfaceClaw wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:18 am I’ve got a Labrador. Brilliant with kids. Rubbish guard dog most of the time. Exception being the door bell. Goes ballistic when someone comes to the door. Makes people think we have a pack of wolves behind the door.
TheFrog wrote: Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:49 pm As for advice, my sister has got that dog:
Surprisingly good with kids and very obedient. Quite, she doesn't bark. But you can't get in if you are not allowed in.
Having a non shedding dog helps try googling hypoallergenic dogs there is a load of info out there.Uncle fester wrote: Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:47 am My young lad (7) would love us to get a dog but he's allergic to them as are mum and dad to a lesser extent. We fill the gap by giving him loads of time with my wife's sister's two terriers.
How do other dog owners manage allergies?
Basically anything " . . . oodle" will get you there. We have a labradoodle who is non shedding and hypoallergenic. It's not 100% but we never have to clean fur/hair up. My mate, who is allergic to dogs has one too. Oddly enough sometimes his dog still sets them off but rarely. The nice thing about the oodles is that they come in multitudes of types and sizes, depending on the Poodle size. The Bermdoodles are the best looking.Uncle fester wrote: Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:47 am My young lad (7) would love us to get a dog but he's allergic to them as are mum and dad to a lesser extent. We fill the gap by giving him loads of time with my wife's sister's two terriers.
How do other dog owners manage allergies?
First Checkup tomorrow - she gets Nuggets after!
Fucking scumbags, the lot of them.Uncle fester wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:37 pm Panorama on now looking at organized crime + puppy farms.
Same as Greyhound trainers - one just got busted for killing 3 with a shovel.Jock42 wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:42 pmFucking scumbags, the lot of them.Uncle fester wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:37 pm Panorama on now looking at organized crime + puppy farms.
Should cut the ears off those middlemen with a blunt pair of shears.Uncle fester wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:37 pm Panorama on now looking at organized crime + puppy farms.
