[airehead]

<p>It seems my biological clock was ticking and I wanted a dog to add to our brood.  I've been searching and searching, but haven't found the right one.</p>
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<p>My husband came up to me the other day and asked if I wanted a dog.  I said, yeah, of course!  What kind?</p>
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<p>Husky about 6 months old.  Apparently the neighbor who I pet sat for before several times had had ENOUGH and was debating getting rid of her.</p>
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<p>So I came up with a SOLID plan.  I told my husband we would watch her for one week.  Two objectives would get solved:  one, I would either get cured of puppy desire or it would solidify it, and two, it would allow my neighbor to make the decision at a more leisurely pace.  (She really doesn't want to give her up)</p>
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<p>Day two:  I know I don't want a puppy, maybe older dog.  Probably not a husky. </p>

 

[runfishhunt]

<p>If you lived closer you could borrow my pup for a week too.  Please.</p>
<p>Where the hell do they get so much energy?</p>

 

[airehead]

<p>They must be taking it from us while we sleep!</p>
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<p>It would be great to get this husky and yours together!!  They would be physically matched.  This girl NEVER gets tired.</p>

 

[wherestheportojohn]

<p>husky = pulling and running and running and pulling and pulling and running and running and pulling</p>
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<p>Get the picture?</p>
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<p>Our neighbors have one.</p>
<p>Worst mistake EVAH for lazyass neighbors who rarely take it for a leash walk, much less utilize it for its true purpose.</p>
<p>It breaks my heart [for the dog, not the owners] watching the dog tear apart their house, yard, and childrens' shoes.</p>
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<p>running and pulling and pulling and running and running and pulling</p>

 

[muzicgrl]

<p>You do not want a husky! They are adorable but needy and loud.</p>

 

[gretriever]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>airehead</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/72935/i-was-going-to-ask-you-guys-to-talk-me-down#post_1987680"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p> </p>
<p>It would be great to get this husky and yours together!!  They would be physically matched.  This girl NEVER gets tired.</p>
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Better physically matched than when my mother walked into her bedroom one day, and caught their Golden Retriever doing it with the English Bulldog. On. Their. Bed. <span><img alt="confused2.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/confused2.gif"></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10px;">(No, I didn't put the Golden up to doing this...  )</span></p>
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[Grizzly]

<p>You seem like a Golden type of person.  I would always recommend a standard Poodle, but they are also too bright for their own good and high energy.</p>

 

[airehead]

<p>We like smart dogs.  We have Airedales and they are wicked smart.  I think we are leaning toward a labradoodle/goldendoodle--we fostered one years ago that was amazing.</p>
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<p>Day 3:  The dogs are exhausted, except for the Husky.  My little terrier is asleep in her box.  I am convinced I do not want a Husky. </p>
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[Horrible Peanut]

<p>Huskies also shed everywhere.</p>
<p>A second vote for Poodle or Lab. Or Labradoodle.</p>
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<p>Yes- Poodles are too smart for their own good- but they also are extremely well socialized- or at least can be. It's also common for them to think they're human- which provides hours of entertainment - for example- if they take car rides with you- they'll sometimes hop in the driver's seat before you get there and look at you like "I'm driving today, mah cherie!" (I always imagine they have a sultry french accent).</p>
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<p>Labs are kinda goofy - but not stupid. The sophistication of the Poodle and goofiness of the Lab will probably work well and you'll have a very friendly and sweet and trainable doggy.</p>

 

[airehead]

<p>We've always wanted a Standard Poodle or Schnauzer.  We had a little bitty poodle we bought from a pet store (I know, I know) 20+ years ago.  We were young and dumb.  She was a nasty little dog, but I was still crushed when she died.  Her accent would have been more Southern Smoker with Tall Bleached Hair.  (We did live in Texas at the time)  I am sure I made lots of mistakes raising her, many I've fixed, but I still don't think I'm a fan of little bitty dogs.</p>
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<p>And Gdawg:  leave it to you to make this x-rated. and icky. and fub. <span><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"></span></p>
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<p>Took Husky on a second walk today.  Put her on a body harness and was able to keep the lead fairly loose.  She hardly pulled at all.  And she sat at every corner without much prompting and she sat when people walked by.  So far she's not noisy, but loves to talk to Mr Aire.  She aroos at him for breakfast and when he comes home from work.<br>
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<div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Horrible Peanut</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/72935/i-was-going-to-ask-you-guys-to-talk-me-down#post_1987892"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Huskies also shed everywhere.</p>
<p>A second vote for Poodle or Lab. Or Labradoodle.</p>
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<p>Yes- Poodles are too smart for their own good- but they also are extremely well socialized- or at least can be. It's also common for them to think they're human- which provides hours of entertainment - for example- if they take car rides with you- they'll sometimes hop in the driver's seat before you get there and look at you like "I'm driving today, mah cherie!" (I always imagine they have a sultry french accent).</p>
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<p>Labs are kinda goofy - but not stupid. The sophistication of the Poodle and goofiness of the Lab will probably work well and you'll have a very friendly and sweet and trainable doggy.</p>
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[Grizzly]

<p>Winnie The Poodle was an amazing pup.  Nobody to play with me today?  Okay I'll go and toss the ball down the stairs and then chase after it. </p>

 

[gretriever]

<p><em>Winnie the Poodle</em>? Excellent name!</p>
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<p>Now as for you, Aire...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>     "Gdawg:  leave it to you to make this x-rated. and icky. and fub"</p>
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<p>I blame PBS.</p>
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<p>A couple years ago, I happened to flip the local station on. I have no idea what the show was about - business or society or something. A woman comes over to her friend's house with her small dog (I'm guessing a Yorkie). The women are in nice dresses, heels, pearls, the whole nine yards. The host has a Yorkie. The two women sit down in the living room for coffee, and while they're chatting, they let the dogs go at it on the carpet in front of them. It was like a play/sex-date for the dogs! They finish their business, and the visting women picks up her dog and leaves.</p>
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<p>This is a close runner-up to the other PBS show I saw where a woman was having a sex toy party for her GFs. Unedited. I'm serious. I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried! </p>
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<p>  <span id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_129969766697234"><img alt="razz.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_129969766697233" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/razz.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"></span></p>
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[airehead]

<p><br>
Yorkie porn.  huh.  who knew?</p>
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<p>Was it during one of their pledge drives?</p>
<div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>gretriever</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/72935/i-was-going-to-ask-you-guys-to-talk-me-down#post_1987905"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p><em>Winnie the Poodle</em>? Excellent name!</p>
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<p>Now as for you, Aire...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>     "Gdawg:  leave it to you to make this x-rated. and icky. and fub"</p>
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<p>I blame PBS.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>A couple years ago, I happened to flip the local station on. I have no idea what the show was about - business or society or something. A woman comes over to her friend's house with her small dog (I'm guessing a Yorkie). The women are in nice dresses, heels, pearls, the whole nine yards. The host has a Yorkie. The two women sit down in the living room for coffee, and while they're chatting, they let the dogs go at it on the carpet in front of them. It was like a play/sex-date for the dogs! They finish their business, and the visting women picks up her dog and leaves.</p>
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<p>This is a close runner-up to the other PBS show I saw where a woman was having a sex toy party for her GFs. Unedited. I'm serious. I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried! </p>
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<p>  <span id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_129969766697234"><img alt="razz.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_129969766697233" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/razz.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"></span></p>
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[gretriever]

<p>No. Neither the dog sex or the toy party were during fund-raisers.</p>
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<p>Though either would've certainly put the 'fun' into them/  </p>

 

[DEturtle]

<p> My family has always had herding dogs, so I am partial to that group. A couple of years ago we adopted an adult Pembroke Welsh Corgi. He is one of the best dogs I have ever had. He has a great personality and loves to play, but calms down and is a good lazy dog. He is also a great running partner for me, which is great. plus, there is nothing cute than a Corgi Butt!!!!</p>

 

[airehead]

<p>I've always wondered about Corgi personalities.  I always wondered what type of temperament would so enamor and captivate the Queen of England.<br>
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<div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>DEturtle</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/72935/i-was-going-to-ask-you-guys-to-talk-me-down#post_1987922"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p> My family has always had herding dogs, so I am partial to that group. A couple of years ago we adopted an adult Pembroke Welsh Corgi. He is one of the best dogs I have ever had. He has a great personality and loves to play, but calms down and is a good lazy dog. He is also a great running partner for me, which is great. plus, there is nothing cute than a Corgi Butt!!!!</p>
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[DEturtle]

<br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>airehead</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/72935/i-was-going-to-ask-you-guys-to-talk-me-down#post_1987932"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>I've always wondered about Corgi personalities.  I always wondered what type of temperament would so enamor and captivate the Queen of England.<br>
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<p><br><br>
My corgi has a great little personality... and a lot of it. His is a "smart" dog and will try his luck on some things, but he listens very well. He does exhibit Corgi FRAP (Frequent Random Acts of Play), where he tears through the house in figure eights, stirring up the cats and making us laugh. I describe him as a "Happy". He just exudes happiness and love. He is very attentive to the SO turtle and I and likes to be in on the action. He loves going to the Fire Station with me and is a great car rider....he is a real easy going kindof guy. </p>
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<p>We are actually thinking of adding a collie to our little brood. I love collies and had one on the farm when I was growing up. It will be a present for the SO turtle, but really for me!!!!</p>
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[jrjo]

<p>I think my next pooch is going to be one of those chain-saw carved ones. hellaEZ</p>
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