Tinkerbee
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Oh dear! Of course her saintly nature is down to my amazing training and natural affinity with animals
Common Breed Myths
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Oh dear! Of course her saintly nature is down to my amazing training and natural affinity with animals
LadyRascasse
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haha my dog is 3/4 lab 1/4 poodle. He is the fussiest sod going, not fat! and as for the part poodle he is most definitely not hypo-allergenic!! But we love him anyway 
stevieg
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My vet told me Lakeland Terriers are snappy. He wanted to muzzle my pup for her jabs! haha He said he had been bitten 6 times in his career, 5 of them by a Lakeland. Pretty unlucky wouldn't you say?! 
Littlelegs
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One person who told me the dobies have mental issues & suddenly attack their owners myth was my health visitor when daughter was born, apparently she knew someone who it happened to with a big bs story about police marksmen being called in to save the entire family. Funnily enough, she couldn't remember any details as to when, where or names to back it up with, & nobody was hurt due to timely intervention.
Dobiegirl
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Another myth related to Dobes which seems to come from the USA is if you press the bump on their head their brains explode and they attack their owners. Ive tried it with mine but havnt pressed too hard for obvious reasons and Im still alive to refute that tale.
orionstar
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Deaf English Bull Terriers suffer from rage and will rip the throat out of any man or beast that happens to be in the vicinity. Bumped into a EBT Judge at a county show, he was making a fuss of Blue and saying that this is whtat EBT terriers should look like, and what a lovelly dog he was. I mentioned he was deaf, and the man changes personality, and said his daughters EBT had to be put to sleep because of deafness induced rage. It's not deafness induced rage - its a failure of the owner to accustom the dog to the fact he is deaf 
Littlelegs
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Dobiegirl, I've not tried firmly enough to hurt but had a good poke just now, & no brain explosions. Maybe as he's a cross it will only partly explode. Have waited a few minutes, but no sign of being savaged right now. Maybe he's resting his head on my leg cuddled up on the sofa to gather strength to attack shortly. However he's now 9, which is apparently a popular age to develop a brain tumour which remains undetected until, you guessed it, they turn on there owners one day.
Chestnuttymare
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I have never heard this!! Thank goodness for that, i would have spent the last 30 years terrified
dressagedreamer
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I have borzoi, they are aloof, unfriendly and difficult to train.........I guess my lot cannot read, coz they are over friendly, the fear on passers by as a 100lb borzoi jumps up for a cuddle is rather funny ......and they know lots of tricks
madmav
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Poodles are snappy, poncy little dogs only fit for old ladies. They generally are NOT snappy - poncy perhaps yes! But even old men like them too!
Strange you should say that: Was talking to my postman yesterday and apologising for dog going mental at him when he posts letters.
Asked if he had ever been bitten by a dog, turns out only the once, by a poodle that virtually removed one of his fingers. I always thought they were one of God's gentle creatures.
PucciNPoni
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Oh, they can be absolutely fearsome creatures! Mine has a thing about the letters coming thru the door (not so much the postman, just the letters and the flapping of metal that drives him wild).
Although here's a funny ? story. There was a little old man that came to the door to pick up one of those magazines/catalog thingys that sell stuff (I can't remember what it's called). Me being foreign to this country and all, I hadn't realised when it came thru the letter slot that it wasn't just junk mail so I binned it straight away. Anyhoo, he came back a week or two later to see if we wanted to order/collect his catalog. As I was standing at the door, my two boys came bounding in from the garden, and like a heat seeking missile my poodle went to say hello and jumped up at the guy (very well trained, my boys
) and nutted him in the stones. Talk about adding insult to injury. I'm guessing he won't come to our door anymore! 
misterjinglejay
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A couple of things I've heard about malamutes recently - apparently, because their skulls are so wide (obviously not to accomodate their brains!), as they are growing up, their skulls crack open and widen, and then new bone grows across the gap!!! Was quite worried about it :O
Also, sadly, there seem to be alot of huskies and mals getting loose and running off recently, and as I was chatting to a friend in the local pub (who claims to know everything about all animals especially dogs, horses and wolves), I was horrified to discover that a husky or mal separated from his pack, will turn to 'eating himself'. Obviously I realise their distress would be great, but to snack down on it's leg WTF!
That reminds me of the widely thought phenomena that these breeds can go off lead - Their prey instinct is far too strong, and many a dog who has been fine for, say 6 years, will suddenly run! I have many friends (including the secretary of the KC) who have lost dogs this way - sometimes for a few months, before they are caught with only two legs and no tail
Also, sadly, there seem to be alot of huskies and mals getting loose and running off recently, and as I was chatting to a friend in the local pub (who claims to know everything about all animals especially dogs, horses and wolves), I was horrified to discover that a husky or mal separated from his pack, will turn to 'eating himself'. Obviously I realise their distress would be great, but to snack down on it's leg WTF!
That reminds me of the widely thought phenomena that these breeds can go off lead - Their prey instinct is far too strong, and many a dog who has been fine for, say 6 years, will suddenly run! I have many friends (including the secretary of the KC) who have lost dogs this way - sometimes for a few months, before they are caught with only two legs and no tail
jumbyjack
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Bordedr Collies are great family dogs, they are born highly trained to do obedience so no work involved
CorvusCorax
Deary me...
All showline GSDs are inbred cripples.
All workingline GSDs are dog aggressive and will eat your children.
All workingline GSDs are dog aggressive and will eat your children.
s4sugar
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I actually showed a client her dogs claws that were grown in a circle and into the poor thing's pad and got the reply "You mustn't cut them as Yorkies nibble their own nails to trim them"
GeeGeeboy
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Lhasa Apso's are not 'proper dogs'!! Hate People that look down on small breed dogs. My Apso is friendly, playful, loves his walks (can easily do 2 hours andcome home bouncing) and has all the desirable traits of 'proper dogs' Dint judge a book by it's cover- which just happens to be a very cute, fluffy one!
AprilBlossom
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Chihuahuas are not to be walked and instead must be carried around everywhere like little babies, often in clothes.
Whilst my chi simply CANNOT swim (almost drowned him when I tested this, he made no effort whatsoever, sinking under the water with a 'goodbye cruel world' look on his face before I scooped him out!) he walks absolutely everywhere and is only ever picked up to sling him out of the way if he's threatening to square up to a big dog who would deck him. Come to think of it, a large sparrow would probably have him in a fight too lol...
Whilst my chi simply CANNOT swim (almost drowned him when I tested this, he made no effort whatsoever, sinking under the water with a 'goodbye cruel world' look on his face before I scooped him out!) he walks absolutely everywhere and is only ever picked up to sling him out of the way if he's threatening to square up to a big dog who would deck him. Come to think of it, a large sparrow would probably have him in a fight too lol...
PolarSkye
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All cross poodle breeds are suitable for people allergic to dogs, probably the biggest myth going at the moment
This! A friend of mine and her husband paid nearly £1,000 for a labradoodle b/c hubby has allergies . . . got the dog home and hey presto, hubby had allergies. Dog now lives with a mutual friend.
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horsemadelsie
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Bit of a thread detour, and completely pinched from Scruples whippet rescue but this made me smile (and I'm not admitting which rule I'm up to!)
10 basic useful commands for a whippet owner.
1.The whippet is not allowed to step inside the house
2. Ok, the whippet may step inside the house, but only in a few restricted area.
3. The whippet is allowed to walk freely inside the house, but away from the furniture.
4. The whippet may step only in the old furniture.
5. Allright, the whippet may step on any furniture, but it's absolutely forbidden to sleep in bed with humans.
6. OK, the whippet can sleep in the bed, as long as invited.
7. The whippet is allowed to sleep in your bed whenever wanted, but never under your blankets.
8. The whippet is allowed to sleep under your blankets if invited.
9. The whippet is allowed to sleep in your bed, under your blankets every night.
10. Humans should ask the whippet for permission to sleep in their beds and under their blankets[/QUOTE]
This is my jack russell! (now officially the most spoilt dog in the world!)
When we bought her the first thing my nan said was "but you'll lose her down the first rabbit hole she see's and she'll never come back!"- funny, she's 3yrs old and still hasn't found that rabbit hole...
10 basic useful commands for a whippet owner.
1.The whippet is not allowed to step inside the house
2. Ok, the whippet may step inside the house, but only in a few restricted area.
3. The whippet is allowed to walk freely inside the house, but away from the furniture.
4. The whippet may step only in the old furniture.
5. Allright, the whippet may step on any furniture, but it's absolutely forbidden to sleep in bed with humans.
6. OK, the whippet can sleep in the bed, as long as invited.
7. The whippet is allowed to sleep in your bed whenever wanted, but never under your blankets.
8. The whippet is allowed to sleep under your blankets if invited.
9. The whippet is allowed to sleep in your bed, under your blankets every night.
10. Humans should ask the whippet for permission to sleep in their beds and under their blankets[/QUOTE]
This is my jack russell! (now officially the most spoilt dog in the world!)
When we bought her the first thing my nan said was "but you'll lose her down the first rabbit hole she see's and she'll never come back!"- funny, she's 3yrs old and still hasn't found that rabbit hole...
EAST KENT
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Deaf English Bull Terriers suffer from rage and will rip the throat out of any man or beast that happens to be in the vicinity. Bumped into a EBT Judge at a county show, he was making a fuss of Blue and saying that this is whtat EBT terriers should look like, and what a lovelly dog he was. I mentioned he was deaf, and the man changes personality, and said his daughters EBT had to be put to sleep because of deafness induced rage. It's not deafness induced rage - its a failure of the owner to accustom the dog to the fact he is deaf
Howc curious that a "judge of EBTs " should call them thus..the breed name ,according to the Kennel Club is Bull Terrier. To call the breed the other name really makes breed afficianados cringe.
PolarSkye
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Border Collies are aloof and always herding . . . my Fred isn't aloof but he IS always herding, and Daisy is definitely neither . . . she's friendly, outgoing, warm, affectionate and wouldn't know how to herd if I showed her a picture.
Bullie types don't make good pets with children . . . they're stubborn and aggressive . . . my Mum grew up with them b/c my Grandad was very partial to the breed and they were ALL wonderful with my Mum and my aunt.
Labs are solid, reliable family pets with no temperament issues . . . friends of mine have a massive (I mean mahoosive - he'd double for Hagrid's dog Fang) chocolate lab who would eat the postman given half a chance and is aggressive with men he doesn't know . . . my dog Fred hates him.
Setters are always loopy and neutoric . . . my YO's wife has a gorgeous Irish Setter who is the softest, most soppy dog I have ever met . . . quiet, gentle with absolutely no issues.
Lurchers have rubbish recall . . . oh wait, that one's true.
Ex-racing Greyhounds need lots of exercise . . . well . . . no.
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Bullie types don't make good pets with children . . . they're stubborn and aggressive . . . my Mum grew up with them b/c my Grandad was very partial to the breed and they were ALL wonderful with my Mum and my aunt.
Labs are solid, reliable family pets with no temperament issues . . . friends of mine have a massive (I mean mahoosive - he'd double for Hagrid's dog Fang) chocolate lab who would eat the postman given half a chance and is aggressive with men he doesn't know . . . my dog Fred hates him.
Setters are always loopy and neutoric . . . my YO's wife has a gorgeous Irish Setter who is the softest, most soppy dog I have ever met . . . quiet, gentle with absolutely no issues.
Lurchers have rubbish recall . . . oh wait, that one's true.
Ex-racing Greyhounds need lots of exercise . . . well . . . no.
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Bright_Spark
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Echo24
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Labs are willing and wanting to please, however I've met some who can be very aloof and high self-interested and couldn't give a toss who was on the other end of the lead!
Golden retrievers are soppy, sweet things but I've met some incredibly stubborn ones! And known to have a snappy side to them if not well handled and socialised when younger.
Labradoodles are incredibly bright and bouncy! They're very similar to German Shepherds in temperament and I see so many as pet dogs but having seen them at work would never have one as a pet!
Pugs are old people's dogs. However my one could easily go for a long 2 hour walk morning and evening and still be bouncing off the walls! So much for being a lazy dog!
Golden retrievers are soppy, sweet things but I've met some incredibly stubborn ones! And known to have a snappy side to them if not well handled and socialised when younger.
Labradoodles are incredibly bright and bouncy! They're very similar to German Shepherds in temperament and I see so many as pet dogs but having seen them at work would never have one as a pet!
Pugs are old people's dogs. However my one could easily go for a long 2 hour walk morning and evening and still be bouncing off the walls! So much for being a lazy dog!