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    #2
    SheRa
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    Awwwwwwwwwww:).
    God I really really really want a puppy. Must resist urge to spend hours looking at youtube and go to bed instead:o.


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    Paul91
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    CathyMoran wrote: »
    I so want a GSD.

    I got six German Shepherd x Newfoundlands that are 6 weeks old :D


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    Whispered
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    A GSD is restriced and so must be kept on a lead and muzzled at all times. ;)


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    CathyMoran
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    I know that but also agree with that law, I also know that like all dogs (restricted breed or not) that they need proper training and socialisation. I had a large unrestricted breed dog growing up and he was the most gorgeous thing in the world, I still can not talk about him without crying, he was badly bitten by a carn terrior but thankfully did nothing. My husband was very close to a lovey GSD growing up, it depends.


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    Whispered
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    CathyMoran wrote: »
    I know that but also agree with that law, I also know that like all dogs (restricted breed or not) that they need proper training and socialisation.
    Can I ask, if you agree with that law, you obviously think that they ARE dangerous. In which case, why would you want one?

    It's very difficult to get proper socialisation with other dogs when you can't let them off lead, it's THEN that large dogs (of any breed) can become dangerous. I think when you get a restricted dog you need to be prepared to come up against nosey, petty and interfering people.
    But in saying that, if you want a GSD, you should go for it, they are amazing dogs. As I'm sure your husband will agree. Just be prepared for the stupidity and hysteria that can surround them.


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    CathyMoran
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    helena.ryan wrote: »
    Can I ask, if you agree with that law, you obviously think that they ARE dangerous. In which case, why would you want one?

    It's very difficult to get proper socialisation with other dogs when you can't let them off lead, it's THEN that large dogs (of any breed) can become dangerous. I think when you get a restricted dog you need to be prepared to come up against nosey, petty and interfering people.
    But in saying that, if you want a GSD, you should go for it, they are amazing dogs. As I'm sure your husband will agree. Just be prepared for the stupidity and hysteria that can surround them.
    They are potentially dangerous, all dogs can be, I hate the ankle biters and am not fond of some of the dangerous breeds, The dog that my husband played with attacked the postman badly and had to be put to sleep, it was always great with him.

    We are not in a position to have a dog at the moment but at some stage in the future...


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    lorebringer
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    This is very addictive! There was an American (I think!) puppycam (I'm sure there have been, and are many) a while ago, with Shiba Inu pups. Live action and because we are ahead of the States anytime I had a look on they were running around etc. Such a good idea and so cute!


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    Whispered
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    CathyMoran wrote: »
    They are potentially dangerous, all dogs can be, I hate the ankle biters and am not fond of some of the dangerous breeds, The dog that my husband played with attacked the postman badly and had to be put to sleep, it was always great with him.

    We are not in a position to have a dog at the moment but at some stage in the future...

    Oh I thought you were getting one :)

    Yes they are potentially dangerous dogs, as are labs, collies etc so I agree with you. However, the breed has nothing to do with their potential danger, their size maybe, but there are bigger dogs not on that list.

    There are no dangerous breeds, only dangerous owners.

    I wont go on anymore, as to do so would be to pull off topic and get myself into trouble.


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    CathyMoran
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    helena.ryan wrote: »
    Oh I thought you were getting one :)

    Yes they are potentially dangerous dogs, as are labs, collies etc so I agree with you. However, the breed has nothing to do with their potential danger, their size maybe, but there are bigger dogs not on that list.

    There are no dangerous breeds, only dangerous owners.

    I wont go on anymore, as to do so would be to pull off topic and get myself into trouble.
    We will but not until we have a large garden...it would not be fair on the dog, plus we have our own arrival next April and it would not be fair on the dog (am currenly on bedrest).

    We had an Irish Water Spaniel, a kinder dog you could never meet but he was huge. I actually think that the small to medium sized dogs tend to be more dangerous, I do love large dogs though!. I dont blame that dog, she defended her home against someone that she thought was attacking, it was unfortunate.

    If you check that website they have a blog of the mummy, it is so cute and they have additional photos.


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    Doctor DooM
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    I may actually explode with the cuteness.


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    CathyMoran
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    Doctor DooM wrote: »
    I may actually explode with the cuteness.
    They are totally adorable, the mummy spends a bit less time with them now but they are very well cared for....it is the first thing that I check on the web, am driving my hubby batty with a running comentary, he was fine the first 50 times but he reached his limit...


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    Doctor DooM
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    CathyMoran wrote: »
    They are totally adorable, the mummy spends a bit less time with them now but they are very well cared for....it is the first thing that I check on the web, am driving my hubby batty with a running comentary, he was fine the first 50 times but he reached his limit...

    I am sure you could tell everyone here instead, I could watch them all day and night!


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    Paul91
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    CathyMoran wrote: »
    I know that but also agree with that law, I also know that like all dogs (restricted breed or not) that they need proper training and socialisation. I had a large unrestricted breed dog growing up and he was the most gorgeous thing in the world, I still can not talk about him without crying, he was badly bitten by a carn terrior but thankfully did nothing. My husband was very close to a lovey GSD growing up, it depends.

    strange that, we have a boxer/lab cross, German Shepherd (and her six pups) and a Cairn Terrier - the Cairn is the most aggressive and has tried to bite myself and othe half numerous times (just have to keep your shoes on near her - ha) we leave her of though as she is 16, almost blind and deaf.

    there was a experiment once i saw on TV - basically had a dummy stuffed with raw meat i think in a room, they had 2 or 3 Rottweilers and didn't feed them for a day or two, left them into the room - they did very little, same experiment with about 10 terriers - the terriers tore the dummy to peices!


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    CathyMoran
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    Paul91 wrote: »
    strange that, we have a boxer/lab cross, German Shepherd (and her six pups) and a Cairn Terrier - the Cairn is the most aggressive and has tried to bite myself and othe half numerous times (just have to keep your shoes on near her - ha) we leave her of though as she is 16, almost blind and deaf.

    there was a experiment once i saw on TV - basically had a dummy stuffed with raw meat i think in a room, they had 2 or 3 Rottweilers and didn't feed them for a day or two, left them into the room - they did very little, same experiment with about 10 terriers - the terriers tore the dummy to peices!
    I am not a fan as a rule of "lap dogs" though I do have a soft spot for cavalier king charles as they seem very placid, it depends on the dog though. I think that the smaller spaniel breeds are lovely but they can be very cold. Our dog was huge (and I mean huge) but was the gentlest thing. Your puppies and their mum are the cutest things too - how big are they now?


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    Paul91
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    CathyMoran wrote: »
    I am not a fan as a rule of "lap dogs" though I do have a soft spot for cavalier king charles as they seem very placid, it depends on the dog though. I think that the smaller spaniel breeds are lovely but they can be very cold. Our dog was huge (and I mean huge) but was the gentlest thing. Your puppies and their mum are the cutest things too - how big are they now?

    big - too heavy for the scales we had and the battery gone on the main one, last time i weighed them the biggest was 5.5kg (at just over 5 weeks) will try and get them weighed again tonight (they are almost the size of the Cairn - probably will be by end of day - ha)


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