tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post743626211706417139..comments2024-03-02T23:39:15.327-05:00Comments on The Elka Almanac: MEAN DOBERMANJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-46540820224485020862011-09-29T21:27:49.569-04:002011-09-29T21:27:49.569-04:00Vizsla's can be intense! There were two who l...Vizsla's can be intense! There were two who lived in my neighborhood, and the owners permitted them to just kinda...wander around. They were good boys, though, not pushy, just curious. <br /><br />It's always the big dogs who want to be lapdogs, isn't it? Seems that way, anyway! It started with Elka when she was a puppy and, well, we never stopped. It's worked wonders for my arm strength! <br /><br />I just wish people would educate themselves, both about breeds and dog behavior. It tends to be pretty apparent if a dog means one harm, unless the warning signs have been punished out of them.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-70413540774859754112011-09-29T17:47:57.137-04:002011-09-29T17:47:57.137-04:00My daughter breeds Italian mastiffs and has much t...My daughter breeds Italian mastiffs and has much the same reaction to her dogs. They are excellent guard dogs and excellent family dogs. I love being around them. People are amazed at my story of 120+ lb dog inching her way into my lap to stare into my eyes and lay her head on my shoulder. One of the males is very skittish, but once he learned how nice it was to be petted, he follows me all over and pokes me to get his head rubbed. <br /><br />I often take my Vizsla with to visit her. One time a customer came over and guess who got locked up for intimidating the customer? Yep, the Vizsla. As you noted, labs and other dogs are fully capable of biting also.<br /><br />Nancy<br />www.dogear6.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-1137907805068982002011-09-11T12:24:16.337-04:002011-09-11T12:24:16.337-04:00Yes, I definitely hope that they read at least a l...Yes, I definitely hope that they read at least a little bit, and start to think that maybe they've got some incorrect ideas. I definitely hope it works in your case as well; puppy mills and buying puppies purely online is bad news.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-50737417146641190302011-09-11T04:54:21.886-04:002011-09-11T04:54:21.886-04:00Still it is good that they wind up on your blog. I...Still it is good that they wind up on your blog. I am sure it will change some minds, and that is an awesome result.<br />I have the same effect on my blog. Where people search for "hovawart puppies for sale" and land on my post "danish hovawart puppy mill active again". My hope is it serves as a warning sign for the person that is browsing the net for puppies.Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-52157361790945607862011-09-09T21:50:04.280-04:002011-09-09T21:50:04.280-04:00It's also funny to me that I have to tell peop...It's also funny to me that I have to tell people that I'm walking a Doberman. "What kind of dog is that?" <br />"She's a Doberman." <br /> /significant pause <br />"Oh."<br /><br />Really? You're sure this breed is all ravening killers, and can't recognize one? Oh boy. I do get a kick out of peoples' surprise, though.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-11451245202976872222011-09-09T21:42:40.830-04:002011-09-09T21:42:40.830-04:00I know exactly what you mean. The doberman is alwa...I know exactly what you mean. The doberman is always portrayed as the "bad dog" in films. (except maybe Eyes of an Angel)<br />It really drives me bonkers. <br /><br />If only people could see how sweet and loyal doberman are, they'd change their minds in an instant.<br /><br />One thinkg Kyuss has going for him is his red colouring and his floppy ears. Most people think he's a GSP or great dane. I love the surprise in their voice when I tell them he's a dobie. =DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com