tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post4446971015357296086..comments2024-03-02T23:39:15.327-05:00Comments on The Elka Almanac: All my Elka stories are new again (plus a new one)Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-42444309183337675422014-03-30T00:34:08.212-04:002014-03-30T00:34:08.212-04:00Oh, thank you! I do try. Misinformation is a thing...Oh, thank you! I do try. Misinformation is a thing I cannot stand, and useless prejudice, and I hope to be helpful and educational while enjoying my dog!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-36288870765372664152014-03-28T15:40:07.296-04:002014-03-28T15:40:07.296-04:00Elka is such a good ambassador to her breed, a bre...Elka is such a good ambassador to her breed, a breed that is often misunderstood. I'm glad you are sharing your knowledge and experience with others.Janhttp://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-1166873259888834682014-03-28T14:35:11.086-04:002014-03-28T14:35:11.086-04:00Nope, she did it all on her own! He came from the ...Nope, she did it all on her own! He came from the kitchen to tell me about it.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-64492758122169196142014-03-28T13:24:39.899-04:002014-03-28T13:24:39.899-04:00Holy moly!! That is seriously impressive about the...Holy moly!! That is seriously impressive about the garlic. Was a cue used? Or she did it all on her own?Maggiehttp://ohmydogblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-4833243518159438632014-03-28T10:39:50.227-04:002014-03-28T10:39:50.227-04:00They don't HAVE to, but it is part of the AKC ...They don't HAVE to, but it is part of the AKC show standard. In many countries in Europe, cropped (ears) and docking (tails) is now illegal. It's a holdout from when they were primarily working dogs, wherein you wanted as little on the dog to catch or grab as possible. Now it's part of the Doberman aesthetic. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-23194980271480692382014-03-28T10:38:32.808-04:002014-03-28T10:38:32.808-04:00In a way, Elka is a little TOO people-focused some...In a way, Elka is a little TOO people-focused sometimes. She wants to make friends with folks far and wide, whether they want to or not, but also on her terms. <br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-86991860458414652062014-03-28T09:50:24.346-04:002014-03-28T09:50:24.346-04:00Being that you know dog stuff; do Dobermans have t...Being that you know dog stuff; do Dobermans have to get their ears clipped?<br />Lily & EdwardTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-5466052611386943132014-03-28T09:17:06.619-04:002014-03-28T09:17:06.619-04:00Love a smart dog. Elka is so much more people-focu...Love a smart dog. Elka is so much more people-focused than Silas. He's probably close to being as smart as she is, but her attention to her people lets her really show off. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com