Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Dalmations/dogs
Sandra
Speaking of dogs, I have a yellow Labrador Retriever who will not retrieve! We bought her from a breeder, so she's of good stock. She just won't bring back anything she fetches. But she's still a great dog!!
Sandi in VA
Sandi in VA
Debra Caruso
ROFL I don't mean to laugh Sandi,but you worded this so funny!!!Deb in
Va
I have a toy poodle who thinks she is a cow herder!!!!DEb in Va
Sandra wrote:
Va
I have a toy poodle who thinks she is a cow herder!!!!DEb in Va
Sandra wrote:
>
> Speaking of dogs, I have a yellow Labrador Retriever who will not retrieve! We bought her from a breeder, so she's of good stock. She just won't bring back anything she fetches. But she's still a great dog!!
>
> Sandi in VA
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Lynda
We had a toy poodle whose mother died when she was born. We raised her on
a bottle but put her in with our cat who had a littler of kittens. She
adopted the puppy. Lover grew up thinking she was a cat and even tried to
climb trees. It was a hoot!!!!
Lynda
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won't bring back anything she fetches. But she's still a great dog!!
a bottle but put her in with our cat who had a littler of kittens. She
adopted the puppy. Lover grew up thinking she was a cat and even tried to
climb trees. It was a hoot!!!!
Lynda
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> From: Debra Caruso <mama@...>retrieve! We bought her from a breeder, so she's of good stock. She just
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> Date: Thursday, June 22, 2000 2:34 PM
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> ROFL I don't mean to laugh Sandi,but you worded this so funny!!!Deb in
> Va
> I have a toy poodle who thinks she is a cow herder!!!!DEb in Va
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> Sandra wrote:
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> > Speaking of dogs, I have a yellow Labrador Retriever who will not
won't bring back anything she fetches. But she's still a great dog!!
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In a message dated 6/22/00 3:54:41 PM Central Daylight Time,
hearthome@... writes:
<<
Speaking of dogs, I have a yellow Labrador Retriever who will not retrieve!
We bought her from a breeder, so she's of good stock. She just won't bring
back anything she fetches. But she's still a great dog!!
maker kicks on, and when the mail jeep comes down the road, and when the
UPS truck goes by, and when the 2:00pm school bus stops at the end of the
road, and every time the doorbell rings, and, well, you get the picture!
Drives us nuts, but we love her. She goes crazy to race us to the front door
when the bell rings--get out of her way, cause she'll plow you down! LOL!
Labs are supposed to love water--I couldn't pay my dog to get wet! When she
gets a bath, she cries and carries on that you'd think she was being abused!
I think she needs a doggy "shrink"! hee hee! :) ~Karen
hearthome@... writes:
<<
Speaking of dogs, I have a yellow Labrador Retriever who will not retrieve!
We bought her from a breeder, so she's of good stock. She just won't bring
back anything she fetches. But she's still a great dog!!
>>:)...And then there's my dog,--little black lab-- that barks when our ice
maker kicks on, and when the mail jeep comes down the road, and when the
UPS truck goes by, and when the 2:00pm school bus stops at the end of the
road, and every time the doorbell rings, and, well, you get the picture!
Drives us nuts, but we love her. She goes crazy to race us to the front door
when the bell rings--get out of her way, cause she'll plow you down! LOL!
Labs are supposed to love water--I couldn't pay my dog to get wet! When she
gets a bath, she cries and carries on that you'd think she was being abused!
I think she needs a doggy "shrink"! hee hee! :) ~Karen
Nanci and Thomas Kuykendall
Maybe some of you dog lovers on this list can help me out here. I have never had a dog in my life, I have only had cats. My husband is a dog persona dn his parents usually had half a dozen at any given time. He would love to have a dog now, as would our boys. Here is the problem. Our older son, yes the one with all the allergies, is VERY allergic to dogs. Is there a type of dog whose sliva/dander is less likely to give him a reaction?
We have two cats, and he does fine with them. They live in the house a lot but I do not allow them to sleep on the boys beds or go in their room, to prevent Thomas (allergy boy) from any possible problems with his asthma. He does not have any issues with them that we have noticed, aside from occassional slight rashing if he hugs them to his face too much.
We would prefer a smaller breed of dog, and preferably one that does not bark a lot. We have a small city lot and not a lot of space for a larger dog to run, but we have beautiful parks and lots of green spaces in our neighborhood. Thomas (3 years) would go absolutely APE to have a dog of his own, and he has been begging me to get a "spot dog" for him. With our cold winters, the dog would have to be in the house, at least part of the time, but I am getting rid of as much of the carpet as I can (I have asthma and severe dust allergies, Thomas has asthma and allergies, DH has allergies.)
Any suggestions?
Nanci K.
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We have two cats, and he does fine with them. They live in the house a lot but I do not allow them to sleep on the boys beds or go in their room, to prevent Thomas (allergy boy) from any possible problems with his asthma. He does not have any issues with them that we have noticed, aside from occassional slight rashing if he hugs them to his face too much.
We would prefer a smaller breed of dog, and preferably one that does not bark a lot. We have a small city lot and not a lot of space for a larger dog to run, but we have beautiful parks and lots of green spaces in our neighborhood. Thomas (3 years) would go absolutely APE to have a dog of his own, and he has been begging me to get a "spot dog" for him. With our cold winters, the dog would have to be in the house, at least part of the time, but I am getting rid of as much of the carpet as I can (I have asthma and severe dust allergies, Thomas has asthma and allergies, DH has allergies.)
Any suggestions?
Nanci K.
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Debra Caruso
Well as the owner of 3 dogs right now,and one is a toy poodle,I don't
recommend them,they are too nervous.They are great dogs and very
affectionate and loyal.I happen to be partial to muts.Have had many dogs
in my life but the muts were the best in my opinion.I also find the
bigger dogs to be more tolerant to children.I am sure there are small
dogs out there that are great with kids...Just my 2 cents :)Debin Va
Nanci and Thomas Kuykendall wrote:
recommend them,they are too nervous.They are great dogs and very
affectionate and loyal.I happen to be partial to muts.Have had many dogs
in my life but the muts were the best in my opinion.I also find the
bigger dogs to be more tolerant to children.I am sure there are small
dogs out there that are great with kids...Just my 2 cents :)Debin Va
Nanci and Thomas Kuykendall wrote:
>
> Maybe some of you dog lovers on this list can help me out here. I have never had a dog in my life, I have only had cats. My husband is a dog persona dn his parents usually had half a dozen at any given time. He would love to have a dog now, as would our boys. Here is the problem. Our older son, yes the one with all the allergies, is VERY allergic to dogs. Is there a type of dog whose sliva/dander is less likely to give him a reaction?
>
> We have two cats, and he does fine with them. They live in the house a lot but I do not allow them to sleep on the boys beds or go in their room, to prevent Thomas (allergy boy) from any possible problems with his asthma. He does not have any issues with them that we have noticed, aside from occassional slight rashing if he hugs them to his face too much.
>
> We would prefer a smaller breed of dog, and preferably one that does not bark a lot. We have a small city lot and not a lot of space for a larger dog to run, but we have beautiful parks and lots of green spaces in our neighborhood. Thomas (3 years) would go absolutely APE to have a dog of his own, and he has been begging me to get a "spot dog" for him. With our cold winters, the dog would have to be in the house, at least part of the time, but I am getting rid of as much of the carpet as I can (I have asthma and severe dust allergies, Thomas has asthma and allergies, DH has allergies.)
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Nanci K.
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CA Nelson
We have a 2-year-old lab/chow mix named Lucy. My dh and I have always preferred large dogs, but we almost adopted a little cockapoo. I don't know if their dander would cause allergic reactions in your son, but from what I've heard they shed very little and are excellent around children. Sorry I can't offer you anything more concrete, but we've never had pet allergy problems.
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Our older son, yes the one with all the allergies, is VERY allergic to dogs. Is there a type of dog whose sliva/dander is less likely to give him a reaction?
Holly Atchison
OH OH OH!!! I know a dog MADE for you Nanci!!! <grin>
My stepmom is highly allergic to dogs, cats, you name it and she has a Wire
Haired Fox Terrier. We have had three over time and she manages very well
with them. They do not shed much and apparently dont have a lot of
troublesome dander. They are slightly hyperactive dogs but if you find a
good breeder that shouldn't be a problem. Wires (thats what my parents call
them) don't get very big either. They are medium/small dogs and SOO cute.
They also don't need a lot of space to release their energy as my moms dog
does just fine inside. They live in Alaska so the dog can do well in cold
weather too. Oh! You could even call a Wire a "spot dog" as they have
slightly spotty markings. I hope this info helps!
Holly
ps...I really want one someday myself!
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My stepmom is highly allergic to dogs, cats, you name it and she has a Wire
Haired Fox Terrier. We have had three over time and she manages very well
with them. They do not shed much and apparently dont have a lot of
troublesome dander. They are slightly hyperactive dogs but if you find a
good breeder that shouldn't be a problem. Wires (thats what my parents call
them) don't get very big either. They are medium/small dogs and SOO cute.
They also don't need a lot of space to release their energy as my moms dog
does just fine inside. They live in Alaska so the dog can do well in cold
weather too. Oh! You could even call a Wire a "spot dog" as they have
slightly spotty markings. I hope this info helps!
Holly
ps...I really want one someday myself!
>From: "Nanci and Thomas Kuykendall" <tn-k4of5@...>________________________________________________________________________
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: RE: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Dalmations/dogs
>Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 11:11:50 -0700
>
>Maybe some of you dog lovers on this list can help me out here. I have
>never had a dog in my life, I have only had cats. My husband is a dog
>persona dn his parents usually had half a dozen at any given time. He
>would love to have a dog now, as would our boys. Here is the problem. Our
>older son, yes the one with all the allergies, is VERY allergic to dogs.
>Is there a type of dog whose sliva/dander is less likely to give him a
>reaction?
>
>We have two cats, and he does fine with them. They live in the house a lot
>but I do not allow them to sleep on the boys beds or go in their room, to
>prevent Thomas (allergy boy) from any possible problems with his asthma.
>He does not have any issues with them that we have noticed, aside from
>occassional slight rashing if he hugs them to his face too much.
>
>We would prefer a smaller breed of dog, and preferably one that does not
>bark a lot. We have a small city lot and not a lot of space for a larger
>dog to run, but we have beautiful parks and lots of green spaces in our
>neighborhood. Thomas (3 years) would go absolutely APE to have a dog of
>his own, and he has been begging me to get a "spot dog" for him. With our
>cold winters, the dog would have to be in the house, at least part of the
>time, but I am getting rid of as much of the carpet as I can (I have asthma
>and severe dust allergies, Thomas has asthma and allergies, DH has
>allergies.)
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>Nanci K.
>
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Pris
we had two poodles yrs ago and these don't shed but you do have to have them
groomed every 4-6 wks which is gets expensive ... ours were very
good/patient w/ the kids but I know most are very one~person type dogs, so,
it just depends ...
Pris ~> who love her Dallies :)
groomed every 4-6 wks which is gets expensive ... ours were very
good/patient w/ the kids but I know most are very one~person type dogs, so,
it just depends ...
Pris ~> who love her Dallies :)
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From: Holly Atchison <HollyAtch@...>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 6:25 AM
Subject: RE: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Dalmations/dogs
> OH OH OH!!! I know a dog MADE for you Nanci!!! <grin>
>
> My stepmom is highly allergic to dogs, cats, you name it and she has a
Wire
> Haired Fox Terrier. We have had three over time and she manages very
well
> with them. They do not shed much and apparently dont have a lot of
> troublesome dander. They are slightly hyperactive dogs but if you find a
> good breeder that shouldn't be a problem. Wires (thats what my parents
call
> them) don't get very big either. They are medium/small dogs and SOO cute.
> They also don't need a lot of space to release their energy as my moms dog
> does just fine inside. They live in Alaska so the dog can do well in cold
> weather too. Oh! You could even call a Wire a "spot dog" as they have
> slightly spotty markings. I hope this info helps!
>
> Holly
>
> ps...I really want one someday myself!
>
> >From: "Nanci and Thomas Kuykendall" <tn-k4of5@...>
> >Reply-To: [email protected]
> >To: [email protected]
> >Subject: RE: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Dalmations/dogs
> >Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 11:11:50 -0700
> >
> >Maybe some of you dog lovers on this list can help me out here. I have
> >never had a dog in my life, I have only had cats. My husband is a dog
> >persona dn his parents usually had half a dozen at any given time. He
> >would love to have a dog now, as would our boys. Here is the problem.
Our
> >older son, yes the one with all the allergies, is VERY allergic to dogs.
> >Is there a type of dog whose sliva/dander is less likely to give him a
> >reaction?
> >
> >We have two cats, and he does fine with them. They live in the house a
lot
> >but I do not allow them to sleep on the boys beds or go in their room, to
> >prevent Thomas (allergy boy) from any possible problems with his asthma.
> >He does not have any issues with them that we have noticed, aside from
> >occassional slight rashing if he hugs them to his face too much.
> >
> >We would prefer a smaller breed of dog, and preferably one that does not
> >bark a lot. We have a small city lot and not a lot of space for a larger
> >dog to run, but we have beautiful parks and lots of green spaces in our
> >neighborhood. Thomas (3 years) would go absolutely APE to have a dog of
> >his own, and he has been begging me to get a "spot dog" for him. With
our
> >cold winters, the dog would have to be in the house, at least part of the
> >time, but I am getting rid of as much of the carpet as I can (I have
asthma
> >and severe dust allergies, Thomas has asthma and allergies, DH has
> >allergies.)
> >
> >Any suggestions?
> >
> >Nanci K.
> >
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Lynda
Poodles have hair not fur and as I understand it, hair type dogs don't have
dog type dander, they have people type. Any dog can be trained to be
quiet. We had poodles (toys and minatures) and while other folks' were
noisey, ours were (a kennel of 26) because they were trained from the get
go.
The ones we had as pets were great and loved the kidlets. They are
exceedingly easy to train and love to learn tricks. Lover would drop dead
(sit up, tilt her head back and then flop over), Pepe would sing on cue,
Domino would do "looks (are you serious, are you sad, are you happy)."
You, however would need to carefully check the breeder as some folks have
only bred for color and size and forgotten that disposition can be included
in the package.
Wire Haired breeds also don't shed and are real smart little cookies.
Either type needs to be routinely groomed/clipped/stripped but there are
books on how to do this yourself and it isn't that hard.
There are other breeds that are hair types. If you do a web search for the
American Kennel Club they have a list of every breed that is recognized and
their characteristics and pictures.
Lynda
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persona dn his parents usually had half a dozen at any given time. He
would love to have a dog now, as would our boys. Here is the problem. Our
older son, yes the one with all the allergies, is VERY allergic to dogs.
Is there a type of dog whose sliva/dander is less likely to give him a
reaction?
to prevent Thomas (allergy boy) from any possible problems with his asthma.
He does not have any issues with them that we have noticed, aside from
occassional slight rashing if he hugs them to his face too much.
dog to run, but we have beautiful parks and lots of green spaces in our
neighborhood. Thomas (3 years) would go absolutely APE to have a dog of
his own, and he has been begging me to get a "spot dog" for him. With our
cold winters, the dog would have to be in the house, at least part of the
time, but I am getting rid of as much of the carpet as I can (I have asthma
and severe dust allergies, Thomas has asthma and allergies, DH has
allergies.)
dog type dander, they have people type. Any dog can be trained to be
quiet. We had poodles (toys and minatures) and while other folks' were
noisey, ours were (a kennel of 26) because they were trained from the get
go.
The ones we had as pets were great and loved the kidlets. They are
exceedingly easy to train and love to learn tricks. Lover would drop dead
(sit up, tilt her head back and then flop over), Pepe would sing on cue,
Domino would do "looks (are you serious, are you sad, are you happy)."
You, however would need to carefully check the breeder as some folks have
only bred for color and size and forgotten that disposition can be included
in the package.
Wire Haired breeds also don't shed and are real smart little cookies.
Either type needs to be routinely groomed/clipped/stripped but there are
books on how to do this yourself and it isn't that hard.
There are other breeds that are hair types. If you do a web search for the
American Kennel Club they have a list of every breed that is recognized and
their characteristics and pictures.
Lynda
----------
> From: Nanci and Thomas Kuykendall <tn-k4of5@...>never had a dog in my life, I have only had cats. My husband is a dog
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Dalmations/dogs
> Date: Friday, June 23, 2000 11:11 AM
>
> Maybe some of you dog lovers on this list can help me out here. I have
persona dn his parents usually had half a dozen at any given time. He
would love to have a dog now, as would our boys. Here is the problem. Our
older son, yes the one with all the allergies, is VERY allergic to dogs.
Is there a type of dog whose sliva/dander is less likely to give him a
reaction?
>lot but I do not allow them to sleep on the boys beds or go in their room,
> We have two cats, and he does fine with them. They live in the house a
to prevent Thomas (allergy boy) from any possible problems with his asthma.
He does not have any issues with them that we have noticed, aside from
occassional slight rashing if he hugs them to his face too much.
>bark a lot. We have a small city lot and not a lot of space for a larger
> We would prefer a smaller breed of dog, and preferably one that does not
dog to run, but we have beautiful parks and lots of green spaces in our
neighborhood. Thomas (3 years) would go absolutely APE to have a dog of
his own, and he has been begging me to get a "spot dog" for him. With our
cold winters, the dog would have to be in the house, at least part of the
time, but I am getting rid of as much of the carpet as I can (I have asthma
and severe dust allergies, Thomas has asthma and allergies, DH has
allergies.)
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Nanci K.
>
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Nanci,
I have heard poodles are good dogs for people with allergies. They come
in sizes from toy to giant so you should be able to find a size that
suits you. Don't get yucked out thinking they are prissy dogs; they were
originally bred as sporting dogs, hence some of the original haircuts for
"swimabilty". I have never owned one but those I know who have swear
they are wonderful dogs. Please find a reputable breeder in your area,
they can give you lots of information. Steer clear of the pet stores.
Good luck.
~Shelley
I have heard poodles are good dogs for people with allergies. They come
in sizes from toy to giant so you should be able to find a size that
suits you. Don't get yucked out thinking they are prissy dogs; they were
originally bred as sporting dogs, hence some of the original haircuts for
"swimabilty". I have never owned one but those I know who have swear
they are wonderful dogs. Please find a reputable breeder in your area,
they can give you lots of information. Steer clear of the pet stores.
Good luck.
~Shelley
D Klement
Nanci and Thomas Kuykendall wrote:
Short coat, small (10 lbs full grown) quiet, energetic, easy to train,
exceptionally bright and they get on well with other animals.
She is the old lady Dalmatian's bestest friend now. Mind you our Dally
had been bred twice and is really laid back as far as Dalmatians go.
They also go by Rat Terrier or Teddy Roosevelt dogs. Roosevelt was a big
fan of the breed and was a breeder of the larger variety called a Decker
(16 lbs)
They have a great family tree with the old English White Terrier, Fox
Terrier, Italian Greyhound and Beagle in the mix.
They kind of look like a smooth Fox Terrier/ Chihuahua cross.
They are a stay by your side dog and develop attachments to families
rather than individuals.
You can find info/pictures of them on the internet by searching under
Rat Terrier.
Buzz
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>We just bought a puppy 2 months ago, an American Rat Terrier.
> Maybe some of you dog lovers on this list can help me out here. I have never had a dog in my life, I have only had cats. My husband is a dog persona dn his parents usually had half a dozen at any given time. He would love to have a dog now, as would our boys. Here is the problem. Our older son, yes the one with all the allergies, is VERY allergic to dogs. Is there a type of dog whose sliva/dander is less likely to give him a reaction?
>
> We have two cats, and he does fine with them. They live in the house a lot but I do not allow them to sleep on the boys beds or go in their room, to prevent Thomas (allergy boy) from any possible problems with his asthma. He does not have any issues with them that we have noticed, aside from occassional slight rashing if he hugs them to his face too much.
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> We would prefer a smaller breed of dog, and preferably one that does not bark a lot.
Short coat, small (10 lbs full grown) quiet, energetic, easy to train,
exceptionally bright and they get on well with other animals.
She is the old lady Dalmatian's bestest friend now. Mind you our Dally
had been bred twice and is really laid back as far as Dalmatians go.
They also go by Rat Terrier or Teddy Roosevelt dogs. Roosevelt was a big
fan of the breed and was a breeder of the larger variety called a Decker
(16 lbs)
They have a great family tree with the old English White Terrier, Fox
Terrier, Italian Greyhound and Beagle in the mix.
They kind of look like a smooth Fox Terrier/ Chihuahua cross.
They are a stay by your side dog and develop attachments to families
rather than individuals.
You can find info/pictures of them on the internet by searching under
Rat Terrier.
Buzz
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