What breed of dog should I get? Samoyed or shetland sheepdog or collie?

I’m looking into a breed that’s not heavily overbred , and good with children with no history of aggression , I like the samoyed , shetland sheepdog, or the rough collie. Please vote your opinions. Thank you

What is the average cost of a rough collie from a responsible breeder?

I am not looking for a show dog. I’m just looking for a pet. We’d get it only a few weeks old also
yah thanks for no help whatsoever! i dont want websites for shelters!!

Can a collie’s ears be fully pricked like a german shepherd?

This may sound like a strange question, but we had a dog who looked to be full blood(smooth)collie, but had pricked ears leading me to believe she wasn’t a purebreed. We found her as a stray.
Yes, it does matter…I’ve always wondered if she was purebreed or not :)! Don’t worry, I believe in spaying/neutering.
Thank you all for your great answers, I’m so excited to find out they can because it means it is possible to get another dog like her. She was the best dog in the world(to me) :).

How and what do you feed your dog?

I know the brand of dog food is a pretty common question on here, but I’m more interested in your entire feeding regime.

1. What brand(s) of dog food do you feed your dog?
2. How many times a day do you feed your dog?
3. Do you give your dogs vitamins or supplements? What brand? Do you give them with their dinner or separately?
4. Do you add anything else to your dog’s food (yogurt, table scraps, etc.)?
5. Do you regularly give your dog any snacks apart from their regular feeding time?
6. Do you follow the feeding recommendations of anyone (your vet, a book, etc.)?
Oh, and please no thumbs down. This is an opinion question. The only reason someone can answer wrong is by telling us that they feed rabbits to their alligator (or something else meaningless).

If you feel you must expound on the values of your food or the valuelessness of someone else’s, please do so at the end of your response, not by giving someone a thumbs down.
Here’s my answer:
1. Artemis Fresh Mix
2. Once
3. My old dog gets human-grade glucosamine with chondroitin. They both get a supplement, but no particular brand at the moment (looking for a good brand).
4. Daily: Yogurt, garlic, fish oil. I like to keep a little variety in their foods. I’ll add healthy things that I’m eating or other stuff around: herbal tea, potatoes, meat, orange juice, raw eggs, oatmeal, etc.
5. They get a whole carrot in the morning.
6. I follow (though not strictly) the feeding regime of the Goldesteins in The Goldsteins’ Wellness & Longevity Program (book). This book isn’t very well known, I don’t think, but I was very pleased with it when I read it.

How to come to terms with my dog’s death?

My dog got put down last night at 9.42 pm. He was a West Highland Terrier called Bobby and he meant the world to me. I had him from a pup and I was just 6 years old, I am now almost 20 and it’s really hard.
He was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure a couple of weeks ago, we tried to change his diet and make him comfortable, but he kept losing weight, had a heart murmur and developed anaemia. Last night he was awful, he gained the energy to pick himself up, take himself outside and just stay in the shed by himself. I think he knew it was time for him to go, after rushing back from university yesterday, I looked after him all day, but he didn’t want to eat or drink. Last night he tried to get up again, vomited and collapsed, he never got up. He kept breathing, and wouldn’t give in. I called him and he looked up at me, we had to call the vet. The vet came here, attempted to put my dog down by injecting his veins in both legs, but they kept exploding because they became so thin. Eventually he had an injection in his neck, which knocked him out immediately, still breathing. He had to be rolled over and have a final injection in his heart, this broke me, I was there the whole time and wouldn’t leave my boy for one second. I just broke down crying and grabbed him to cuddle him, we had to put him in a bag and kept him in our shed last night.
We are burying him today and putting a slab over where he is buried saying ‘Bobby’s Patch’. I am absolutely heartbroken. Can anyone offer any advice or support about how to get over a dog’s death. I have to see him again today, to cut a little bit of fur off to keep and use it as part of a collage I will make to celebrate his life. This dog means the world to me, I grew up with him, always been with him. Whenever something was wrong I spoke to him, he has never hurt anything…except cats, he never liked cats. I miss him so much already and go out to stand next to his grave a few times a day. RIP Bobby <3
If anyone would like to share their stories then please do

At what age do puppies gain all of their eyesight?

I have a Shar Pei that is around 2 1/2 months old and can’t see that well. I was also wondering if there is a good website to do research about dog’s and different breeds?

How much would does a 1936 atlas cost?

I have a “Collier‘s World Atlas & Gazetteer”
Copyrighted 1936, & in pretty good condition.
Does anyone know its value?

Can somebody give me the law that prohibit alcohol on school grounds ?

My daughter just started montessori primary program in collier county florida, and the first parents-children get together, parents were drinking alcohol on the school ground, I thought that was totally innappropriate, how can I bring the matter up ?

Poll: Who is your favourite artist and what is your favourite painting by them?

Artist in the sense of someone skilled (or I suppose unskilled) in painting.

My favourite artist is John Collier, favourite painting being Lady Godiva, mostly because I find the legend of Lady Godiva interesting.

How to curb a dog’s aggressive behavior?

I recently adopted a rescue dog (Shih Tzu) who at first was very timid. Now that we’ve been together for about 6 months and he has gained some confidence, he acts aggressively towards our home visitors and sometimes to admirers while we are walking down the street. Any suggestions to curb this behavior?

How would I go about opening my own no-kill animal rescue?

I really want to open my own no-kill rescue later in life, but I’m not sure about how to get it started. There are not enough good, no-kill rescues in my area and all of the no-kill rescues here won’t even except any dogs hardly, so I want to change that. Too many good animals, especially dogs, are getting euthanized. Any advice from rescue workers?

How can I rescue a female whippet?

I have a 2-year-old male whippet and would like to rescue a female one in the California area. It seems like all of the purebred whippets are out-of-state, like in Illinois.

What Reggae Song Goes… What Would You Do If Collie Man Comes for You? Chill Reggae Song.. Help Me Out?

It Also Goes… some thing like….Come Down To The DanceHall.. Call the Herbman mixed with the sound system…its good marijuana….what you gonna do when collie man comes for you…

What is the breed of the dog in the Iams commercial?

What is the breed of the black and white dog in the Iams Proactive Health commercial? The commercial is where a man and his dog are playing ball and rolling around in a backyard.
It does look like a Border Collie, but it’s hair is very short. Is this a type of Border Collie??

In your opinion, will the Colts continue the infamous trend of finishing at the bottom following a SB loss?

It’s a trend that has occurred the six of the last nine seasons, with the talent of Manning and the superb defense I don’t see it happening but a losing season the following year has been existence for a while now.

Which dog breeds typically come in a blue merle color?

We have a new rescue that I suspect is an Aussie mix, or possibly a Border Collie mix. He’s probably about 6 months old and he has a blue merle coat. I’ll posts pics sometimes later this week, but for now, I’m trying to figure out what he could possibly be. So which breeds have a tendency to come in that color?

Collie showing aggression – how do I stop it?

I rescued two pure bred Tri-Colored collies that had been surrendered to a kill shelter. They are both females and raised together (2 1/2 years and 1 1/2 years). One is a rough coat and one is a smooth coat. The smooth has started growling and barking at the rough. She has even attacked her a couple of times. She is fine as long as none of us are near the rough or they are outside together. How do I break her of this? I have two children and don’t want to run the risk of them being in the middle of an attack. Other than the growling and aggression, she is a wonderful dog. Please, any serious (non-violent) advice is appreciated.

How much is the average price in the US for a collie?

You know, the kind like Lassie.

How much space does a German Shepherd and Border Collie need for living space?

I REALLY want a German shepherd or Border Collie and may get one of the two for my birthday but i am a bit concerned if they are hyper or not. I want to know how much space they need to run around in. We have quite a big backyard but i am still not sure. I need two answers one for German Shepherd other Border Collie. Much appreciated. Thanks!!

What is the difference from a Border Collie and an Aussie Dog in temperment?

What is the difference not in apperance but in temperment? Since I am getting a male Aussie, but I am considering a Border Collie.
I already know ALOT about the Aussie now what differs it from the BC.
Also which breed do you prefer?
Thank You!

How do I train my Miniature Border Collie?

I just got a Miniature Border Collie. She is SO smart, and she always is chewing or doing something. Are there any breed-specific quirks I should know about? Also, are there any really good, hopefully free puppy training sites I could go to? Thanks.

How do I teach my dog that when he has a life jacket on, he can float?

My corgi and I go out on the lake a lot and he loves to swim in the water. I got him a life jacket for when we swim in the middle of the lake so he can float around and not tire himself out. The problem is is I don’t think he realizes he doesn’t have to swim constantly with the life jacket on, he can just float. How do I teach him that he doesn’t have to tire himself out swimming frantically in circles and that he can just float??

How to teach my dog how to swim?

Hes a 5 year old sch noodle whose never really went on trips. I’m taking him to a friends cabin where there boats and jet skis. I want to teach my little guy how to swim. He doesn’t like dog clothing will he like a life jacket?

What breed of dog is in the Honda CRV commerical?

I think it may be a Rhodesian Ridgeback as I have one and he looks very similar. The dog in the commercial is riding in the back of the CRV, is brown , floppy ears, white markings on chest. In another scene you see the same dog in a life jacket. Can’t find the answer anywhere on the Net, its driving me nuts….

What is your opinion on Pit Bull Terriers?

I am intrested in peoples opinion and what they base it on.
For those of you who think I am looking for negative responses, I’m not. I have a pit bull who I have raised since he was 5wks old. He is an amazing loving dog and I just wanted to hear why people were so affraid of them.

My “Snickers” is the most loving, people pleasing dog I have ever had the pleasure to train.

So please dont call me ignorant simply because I asked a plain question, originally.

German spitz /Beagle size with Labrador / Rough collie temperament?

I’m looking for small inside breed, not toys like the Chihuahua. German spitz /Beagle size with Labrador / Rough collie temperament.Good choice for a 7 year old … don’t worry I got the pet knowing i would have to take care of !

So I need dog which has less of a tendency to become aggressive/dominant or nervous/frustrated around kids,easy to be socialized and train, low energy but playful, friendly with other pets, dogs, kids and strangers, low prey drives, which doesn’t bark much , easy to maintain, grooming etc…
I was raised around hunting and working dogs, no good experience with small companion breeds.
Thanks and I would like to hear owners or people who work with dogs too.

Temperament of a border collie x rottweiler pup?

I was just wondering what the temperament of a Border Collie x Rottweiler would be, I know since it is a mixed breed you can’t be certain of its temperament but could anyone give me a rough estimate? Also could I have rough estimates for these as well?
Excessive requirements:
Youngest age of child that it could be with: (newborn to teen)
Trainability: (this one I am not really worried about but an estimate would be good)

Thanks!
Sorry, I meant Excersize requirements 😛

How do I cope after my dog was put down due to aggression?

I must clarify this dog belonged to my brother and his girlfriend. It was their decision and I disagree with it. I am 20 years old and well aware of the circumstances surrounding their choice. But it was not what I would have done.

Zara was a mix of a collie and labrador. Absolutely lovely dog and always made my day. However, she was always afraid of people. As a pup she used to back away from them. But as she got older she began barking and then lunging. After she tried to bite a friend of my brother’s, my family discussed it and decided it was the safest thing to do as there are many children in the area and it is impossible to keep an eye on her at all times. I was told yesterday evening about the decision and 24 hours later she is gone. I said my goodbyes and I am thankful for that. However, I became so close to the dog I feel quite empty inside knowing that she is gone. I feel I have let her down.
As I have said the decision was not mine and I disagreed with it. I know the reasons behind the decision were valid. I just can’t cope with the fact she is gone. Is there any way to cope with this? Thank you
Also to clarify she has lunged at several people before we have intervened. It was only a matter of time before it happened when nobody was around.
We took her to several behaviour specialists and classes. Nothing was working. This was recommended to us by the local vet.

How can I let three dogs loose in a house?

My family has three dogs, a pitbull, a dalmatian, and a border-collie/german shepherd mix. We are forced to chain them up because our pitbull has almost killed the dalmatian countless times.
how can we let them loose without them trying to fight?

what puppy is a suggestion that would make a good pet and watch dog?

if a collie,sheltie,or border collie doesn’t make a good dog for kids then what dog does?they really want a puppy.

Where can a nervous female dog be taken to be rescued from the Mercer County Animal Shelter?

There is a large female dog that I think has been badly abused and now she is afraid of everything. She looks like a boxer/rotweiller mix I think. Can anyone help or give ideas to save this dog’s life from being put to sleep. It would take someone experienced in handling dogs like this because she is unpredictable now because she is afraid of everything.

What breed of dog would be best for apartment living and owner with busy schedule?

I live alone in a spacious apartment with a cat. I’d like to get a small dog. I work about 8-9 hours a day. My dog, like my cat, would have my undivided attention when I am home, but is this situation a bad one for the quality of a dog’s life?

How do you deal with losing your dog?

My dog is still living, but I am sad to say that she is already 14. She is so very healthy at this age, which is good, I am grateful to have such a healthy dog at such a old age. But, I know that a dog’s life can go downhill fast, and I am scared knowing that she may only have a couple of years left…I dred the day that I will have to say goodbye to her. I don’t want that to happen but I know it will and I don’t know how to deal with it.
She has been my best friend since I was 6 years old and I’ve loved her more than I love myself. Losing her will be like losing everything I have ever known.
How does one cope with losing your best friend? One that’s never judged you and loved you no matter how much the rest of the world hated you? This may be years from now, or it may be in the next few months, but whenever the time comes, I want to know how to deal with it.
Someone with experience in this.
My dad, who lost his dog when he was 15 still cries when he thinks about her. And he never cries, he is also 59. The fact that a tiny animal can carry a persons love after they are gone amazes me.
How can I possibly deal with this when it happens?
Thank you.

How much do Scottish Collies shed?

Do they shed alot? are the considered good for Allergy sufferers?
I know no dogs are allergy free… but are these dogs usually better for allergies?

What are some good small to medium dog breeds?

I live in a 2 bedroom inner suburb unit with a small backyard but I really want a dog. I am willing to walk it from a half hour – and hour a day. Obviously I will only be getting a small to medium sized dog otherwise it would be cruel. I would like a dog that I will be able to train, doesn’t bark much, it dog and child friendly and doesn’t have too many potential health issues. Any ideas?

Do smooth coated Border Collies shed as much as the rough coated?

I am looking into Border Collies, and I was wondering if the smooth coated ones shed as much? Please help.

Haley

Who Are The Top IT Outsourcing Companies In The World?

Looking for a list of the Top IT Outsourcing Companies In The World. Please Don’t Sell Me. THX

who designed the george p coleman bridge?

was it a single person or group of engineers? was it one mans vision to have this done??

thanks

Can anyone give me info on an astronaut named Jim Irwin?

Should I have my dog tattooed for identification purposes?

I have been reading about this and it sounds very smart. I read that they give them the same stuff as when they are being spayed to fall asleep. I also read that it takes up to 15 seconds to finish the tattoo.
It will have phone numbers and a addressees. I also read that their is no redness and most peoples dog’s woke up a didn’t even notice. I have a collar with contact information on it to. My dogs stomach does not have any hair on it, so it is just skin. The tattoo will be a little larger than the size of a quarter.

I know of Microchips, but I have been reading a lot of how some dogs became sick or ill from them. It will only take 15 seconds to write contact info and their is no hair on her stomach so it will be very noticeable. I just want to make sure my dog is safe if anything bad happens.

If you were certain that life as you know it would end tomorrow, would you spend your last day with your dog?

And what would you do? The questions about a dog’s last day got me thinking. I love my family, but if life as I know it were over in a day, I think I would spend the day with my dogs (and my husband). Ideally, we would travel to the Adirondacks with the canine and equine family and spend the day playing in the lake, hiking and letting the horses graze and run around the large field. I think I would be content. What about you?

Can anybody give me information about Boxweilers?

My dad is going to bring a puppy boxweiler (breed between a boxer and Rottweiler). However, my family and I had never had a dog especially of this kind. I don’t know nothing about this dog’s characteristics, temperament, and care. Can someone give me some information and tips?
Sorry, my dad told me today. I didn’t even know he was going to bring a dog. He didn’t buy the dog, his friend gave it to him.

Breedig a rough collie with a smooth collie?

If you get a rough collie puppy from a litter with the parents being one smooth and one rough, will the puppy’s fur be shorter when it grows up since there is some smooth collie in him/her ?

will my rough collie puppy ears stand up?

i have a 3months old collie puppy, whose ears are at the lowest level they can be. he’s parents are both rough collie. will his ears stand up, or something is wrong here?

how to train a 10 week old german shepherd rough collie cross?

I have a 10 week old german shepherd rough collie cross…She is constantly chewing and yes I realize that she is a puppy and is going to do that…But she has started going for the face, and doesnt know the difference between play time and relax time…she always seems to be biting or chewing on something, and that includes at 3am while people are trying to sleep…she will pull your hair or try and bite your chin…How do I discipline her so she will stop? I have tried kenneling her, flicking her nose, holding her mouth shut but she just seems to go right back at it but harder. I need Help PLEASE!!!

Looking for the title and band of late 80’s Country song.?

a verse in the song is “even the man in the moon is crying”. Also talks about a old thunderbird. Sorry that’s all I can remember. Sound familar to anyone?

help finding a song?

i need help finging a song. it was out in the early 90’s. i dont remember much of the lyrics.but it had a .. ring a star desert and plane. an a moon too. or something like that.if anyone has any idea please let me know.

What is the name of this song??? ?

i heard it on the radio a few time, but can never remember the lyrics. the only line i can remember hearing goes something like..

“even the man on the moon is crying”

i know theres a country song with that title, but this song i hear on teh radio has more of a rock feel to it. sounds kind of modern.

thnks!

Web 2.0 – How many of you have had a blog, and did you keep it up?

I find blogs great. But I find the fact that 789 trillion other people, their dogs and the dog’s fleas are all writing one too exceptionally depressing.

If we are not recording our daily lives and views on Facebook, Twitter, Bebo or Yahoo! Answers, some of us are airing ourselves on Blogspot.

Blogging – does the world near to hear so much from so many?

What are your thoughts on blogging?

How to celebrate the life of my dog on his birthday that has passed away?

Today is my dog’s birthday..he would have been 19 years old. He passed away in 2005 from old age. He was my best friend. I miss him sooo much. I still feel like he’s here with me in my heart. I think about him all the time and wish he would just come back to me :(. I want to do something special for him today in memory of his beautiful life. Any ideas?

From a Native American spiritual perspective, why is it that I often have dreams where my dog is present?

Question Details: I adopted my dog from a shelter about 2 years ago. The frequency of my dog’s appearance in my dreams is much more than anyone else I interact with (humans or animals) in my daily life. Please, informed answers only. This is a serious question.

Is there a link between religious fractionalisation and civil war?

According to the Collier-Hoeffler model of Civil War Onset, on a rating between 0 and 100, the average amount of religious fractionalisation in countries that do not experience civil war stood at 35.98, and in countries that did at 37.70, a difference of 1.72.

In comparison, the difference in ethnic fractionalisation was rated at 13.99.

Is this small difference in religious fractionalisation likely to have started civil wars?

What is the original first printing of the harvard classics five foot shelf of books ?

Is it the 50, 51 or 52 volume set. I have the 50 vol set fr 1909 edited by Charles w Elliot. Pub by PF Collier. Need to know if I have original collection

What is the original first printing of the harvard classics five foot shelf of books ? Is it the 50 51 or 52?

What is the original first printing of the harvard classics five foot shelf of books ?

Is it the 50 51 or 52 volume set ? I have the 50 vol collection edited by Charles w Elliot published by PF Collier in 1909. They are the brownish red hardcover edition. Any help wld be appreciated.

How much should a 3 month old rough collie weigh?

I have had a lot of rough collies before, but never really thought of how much a three month one weighed. My collie looks a little skinny. How much on average do they weigh???

Is getting a female rough collie at a puppy a good idea?

Getting a female rough collie but thinking about getting a 3month+ dog rather than a puppy (7weeks+) is getting a puppy a good idea ? PROS ANS CONS

I bought a sable/white rough collie, he has one bluish colored eye and one black colored eye, is he purebred?

I bough a sable/white rough collie from a breeder who has pedigree charts showing that he is from all champion lines and AKC registered. He has one black and one eye is tinted bluish. Is that considered a problem for being passed as purebred? Both sire and dam are documented champions. Sire is sable/white and dam is tircolor. Thanks for your help.

What can I do to help my 1 yr old female blue pit with aggression?

She was spayed over the summer when she was about 6 months old and in her first heat cycle. Yesterday when my husbands friends came over after work as soon as one of the men walked in the house all I heard was barking and growling and then she ran towards him. I have never seen her this way. She’s usually really calm, great with my kids. I don’t want to have her put down I want to work with her. She has only shown aggression in the past when dealing with veterinarians or getting her nails clipped considering she had a traumatic experience at Petco after getting a whole nail cut off by a trainee. I just basically need some advice.
I want to also add that my dog gets adequate exercise. She is fed regularly on top quality food and is very much loved. Never been abused except by her previous owner who had her for the first 4 months of her life. I have also taken her to training classes including a class for just the pitty breed alone. She has interacted with other dogs, cats, children and men.

What is the best flea spot on treatment for dogs?

I live in East Texas and have two dogs about 2 years of age. One is a Pit Bull and the other is a rat terrier. This season the fleas have been really bad around out house and I was wondering what the best treatment would be. I have been looking at frontline and Advantage but they are so expensive. Then I saw Bio spot and a few others that were cheaper…Which one is best?? It needs to be a decent price too!

How can you know if you are getting a puppy from a puppy mill?

I know buying from a pet store is a No, but is there anyway to find out or tell if the puppy came from a puppy mill? Are there any suggestions on where to find a puppy? Is kijiji for the most part safe?