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Choosing the Right Dog > Blue picardy spaniel?

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Choosing the Right Dog > Herding Breeds and Neurosis?
Savannah- Blue Belle
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| Barked: Fri May 24, '13 6:14am PST |  |  |  |  | Yes, I like the look of the English Shepherds. When I first got Samoa I showed his pic to a very doggy friend and she asked if he was one. He is a mix, and haven't bothered to figure out what. Ordinarily his hair is much longer than in that pic and he looks much more collie like. I do have to have him trimmed in the heat because he gets a skin condition that is just too hard to manage with long hair.
I guess my choice would be a old fashioned Collie type. If I have this right, any long haired farm dog sort was once called a "collie" and Samoa would fall into that category. I like the more refined types that we now call BC's or Aussies or Rough Collies. But I very much like the classic "Ol Sheps." |  |  |  |  |
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Choosing the Right Dog > I want a golden retriever is a smaller body. Any suggestions?

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Choosing the Right Dog > I want a golden retriever is a smaller body. Any suggestions?
Savannah- Blue Belle
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| Barked: Thu May 23, '13 6:54am PST |  |  |  |  | Cocker Spaniel! I have had two. One was a lovely girl with a very stable temperament. The second is a rescue who ought to have all kinds of issues...she did have a few and was actually a two time turnback. But with us she has blossomed and is the best and sweetest little dog imaginable.
Plus if you get a buff, you get the pretty golden coat (like a mini, but slightly curly GR) |  |  |  |  |
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Choosing the Right Dog > Herding Breeds and Neurosis?
Savannah- Blue Belle
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| Barked: Thu May 23, '13 6:00am PST |  |  |  |  | Oh, Dilly...your looks are so superior. WHAT am I saying?
Take back the whole black and white comment.
Take it back, I beg you. I retract it!
Now...looks like I have dealt with a mild version of these issues, such as might appear in a crossbred version of the type. And I don't mind it...I don't want a breed without the breed characteristics, but may not actually be up to working a herder. Mainly due to a lack of critters to herd.
Flyball, agility or that ball bumping sport that looks like dog soccer (can't remember the name!) are all options. Not so much Disc because I have a wimpy throwing arm. But definitely activity...
Pet quality, non-breeding less drive would be ideal. Not no drive, just not manic drive. Since that is pretty much what I have with my two shelter herders I will PROBABLY end up going that route again. But still like to entertain the idea of THE DOG. |  |  |  |  |
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