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Post by breezygardener on Apr 2, 2022 21:47:37 GMT -5
Wheelgarden, yes she does. I’m not sure how I feel about it but I’m sure that this 8 month old blue eyed crazy unpredictable pup is here to stay and we are making baby steps of progress in toning down her hi-energy level. It’s amazing that she can down shift from racing and jumping around the yard to gently taking a treat from our 20 month old grandson who loves her. I've heard/read that these are dogs who definitely "need a job". I don't know what kind of job, but they need something dedicated to do on a daily basis in order to keep them from going nutty/crazy on a regular basis. Not to denigrate your choice, but that's one reason why we scratched Border Collie or any Aussie dogs from our wish list. We just don't believe we'd be able to keep a dog like that busy enough to keep them from going nuts.
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Post by Wheelgarden on Apr 3, 2022 15:56:02 GMT -5
centralilrookie, my Aussie was bobbed as well, as many breeders do their pups. I really don't know why that is, and I kind of have problems with it, too. breezygardener , I know what you mean. We've been hooked on Aussies and Borders for decades, and Cotton, Blue and Sharpie were exceptionally well-trained. If and when it comes to getting a new dog, I may go with a different breed because we are getting less able to keep up with busy, athletic dogs (for some mysterious reason ).
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Post by Mumsey on Apr 4, 2022 6:01:53 GMT -5
Wheelgarden, We have always had Goldens or Labs, but I hear you about being able to keep up with them. Before we got Princess we said we wanted a smaller breed, but how can you ignore a pup who is pleading to you with their eyes? So that's what happened and we have another large lab mix. The heart always wins!
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Post by centralilrookie on Apr 4, 2022 6:48:55 GMT -5
If Josie becomes anything like Sadie, from a previous life, I’ll be over the moon happy!
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Post by gardendmpls on Apr 4, 2022 7:21:05 GMT -5
my Aussie was bobbed as well, as many breeders do their pups. A true Aussie is born without a tail. It is genetic, not surgical.
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Post by breezygardener on Apr 4, 2022 10:54:02 GMT -5
A true Aussie is born without a tail. It is genetic, not surgical. Actually, that's not quite true. Approximately only one in five Aussies are born with naturally bobbed tails. The rest are surgically docked at the owner's discretion, although to be shown I believe the tail does have to be either a natural bob or docked.
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Post by Wheelgarden on Apr 4, 2022 14:38:34 GMT -5
Blue the Aussie was bob-tailed, but his sisters were long-tailed. Fascinating, wonderful dogs either way. Blue was, of course, a blue merle. One sister was a brown merle, and the other sister was pure white, and born deaf. We first wanted the brown but she was spoken for, and the folks wanted to keep and care for the white. I'm glad Blue came home with us, he was really something.
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Post by gardendmpls on Apr 4, 2022 18:32:42 GMT -5
Approximately only one in five Aussies are born with naturally bobbed tails. You are correct. Hadn't looked up the percentage. The ASCA (Australian Shepherd Club of America) has set up a genetics division to track different genes in parents and offspring in hopes of eliminating genetic defects in the breed (epilepsy, deafness, displasia and others). They have information dealing with breeding for different colors. Another interesting thing about Aussies is they often have two different colored eyes.
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Apr 5, 2022 5:23:32 GMT -5
my Aussie was bobbed as well, as many breeders do their pups. I really don't know why that is, I was told the reason is that originally tall grasses would cause tail injuries to these dogs when worked but it has been done for eons...goes back to Roman times. centralilrookie , she looks like my Jesse
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Post by breezygardener on Apr 5, 2022 13:59:53 GMT -5
You are correct. Hadn't looked up the percentage. The ASCA (Australian Shepherd Club of America) has set up a genetics division to track different genes in parents and offspring in hopes of eliminating genetic defects in the breed (epilepsy, deafness, displasia and others). They have information dealing with breeding for different colors. Another interesting thing about Aussies is they often have two different colored eyes. They are very interesting dogs. My info came from a trainer we used to help us with our Husky, who bred, showed, & agility-trained Australian Shepherds & loved talking about them. And yes, if I recall, a lot of the ones we saw at her facility had different colored eyes. Sometimes it can make them look a little spooky - lol!
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Post by Wheelgarden on Apr 24, 2022 15:14:45 GMT -5
It's the fourteenth birthday for Sharpie, Wonderdog Emeritus, retired All-Star shortstop, Mistress and Guardian of the Garden, She Who Knows Before You Do, Friend of Everyone. She's still our "puppy-dog".
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Post by breezygardener on Apr 25, 2022 11:09:31 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Sharpie!!
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Post by madamezil on Apr 25, 2022 13:48:59 GMT -5
What a lovely young lady! Happy Birthday.
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Post by emmsmommy on Apr 25, 2022 17:17:08 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Sharpie!
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Post by centralilrookie on May 3, 2022 7:56:22 GMT -5
Josie and the 4yr old grandson.
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