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High maintenance in terms of their hair, or in other ways?

You might be a good person to ask…

We eventually would like a dog on the larger side (but not huge), who would be good with kids, and would be able to withstand us being at work all day…though he would have a fenced yard with a doghouse to rome, and we could do a morning and evening jog/walk. My wife would be at home when he is a puppy, but probably back at work when he is an adult. I do have allergies, but not necessarily a deciding factor. I guess the separation anxiety is the biggest concern. Any thought on what bigger dogs don't mind being alone so much?

Originally posted by Relaxer:

Originally posted by Weird Little Self Loathing Man:
We may go to a labradoodle romp.

Anybody have or know anybody who has a labradoodle?

My wife (and I, previously) walks several of them. In fact, she's probably with Mulligan right now, who has a standing 11:00.

Great dogs, but kind of high maintenance.

Originally posted by amnesiac:

Originally posted by callat703:
Gypsy Eyes Farm Party on Saturday; camping down there and coming back on Sunday.

Oh, so you can camp there? That's one thing I wanted to find out before I decided if I was definitely going or not. It's gonna be damn cold at night…

Yeah, you can camp down there; I think the whole scene is going to be a blast. Just bring a bunch of blankets and you'll be golden.

All of the labradoodles I know are hyper, bursting with energy, and prone to tearing houses/apartments apart because of the separation anxiety. They're also some awkward, as if they don't know what to do with their size, so they're constantly crashing into everything. And it might be a coincidence, but it seems like the labradoodles we walk tend to have weird health issues frequently.

As for what I'd recommend, they're kind of like the Honda of dogs, but almost all of the golden retrievers I know are fairly mellow, self-sufficient and trainable. If I were going to get a dog, I'd get a 3 or 4 year old golden (labradors are similar), preferably from someone you know or who is recommended to you (so you know it hasn't been abused – a dog with serious issues can truly shit up your life, especially if you have or will have kids). I'd also get a female, as they're usually less aggressive and territorial.

If you're really intent on getting a puppy, realize that puppies are WORK. I will never, ever get a pup because they tend to be so needy and hyper.

Thanks for sharing. I think we're still a couple of years away from getting a dog, but your info is very helpful.

Originally posted by Relaxer:
All of the labradoodles I know are hyper, bursting with energy, and prone to tearing houses/apartments apart because of the separation anxiety. They're also some awkward, as if they don't know what to do with their size, so they're constantly crashing into everything. And it might be a coincidence, but it seems like the labradoodles we walk tend to have weird health issues frequently.

As for what I'd recommend, they're kind of like the Honda of dogs, but almost all of the golden retrievers I know are fairly mellow, self-sufficient and trainable. If I were going to get a dog, I'd get a 3 or 4 year old golden (labradors are similar), preferably from someone you know or who is recommended to you (so you know it hasn't been abused – a dog with serious issues can truly shit up your life, especially if you have or will have kids). I'd also get a female, as they're usually less aggressive and territorial.

If you're really intent on getting a puppy, realize that puppies are WORK. I will never, ever get a pup because they tend to be so needy and hyper.

how about same question, except small dog?

We have a couple of labradoodles in our 'hood. They are definitely high-energy but also exceedingly friendly and playful. I think most labs and lab mixes are high-energy. Plus, they act like puppies until they are like three or four.

We had Golden Retrievers when I was growing up. They were awesome dogs – on the mellow side and great with kids and other dogs. But the Goldens I see around today don't look like the ones I remember as a kid. I think that, like Labs, they have suffered from their own popularity and perhaps a little inbreeding.

We have a St. Bernard and are probably going to get a second one. Great disposition and deceptively intelligent. Kids love him and he loves kids. Some other dogs are not always sure how to take him, simply because he is so big, but after the connection is made, he gets on great with other dogs. He's totally mellow and quickly adjusted to our work schedule. However, he sheds like nobody's business and drools, and not everybody is cut out to have a dog that weighs more than most people.

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:

We have a St. Bernard and are probably going to get a second one. Great disposition and deceptively intelligent. Kids love him and he loves kids. Some other dogs are not always sure how to take him, simply because he is so big, but after the connection is made, he gets on great with other dogs. He's totally mellow and quickly adjusted to our work schedule. However, he sheds like nobody's business and drools, and not everybody is cut out to have a dog that weighs more than most people.

Newfoundlands are a lot like St. Bernards (size and temperament) and my brother and his wife got one for their personality, but somehow they ended up with one that takes great pleasure in using his size to scare other dogs, he would never harm them, but you can tell he enjoys his image. He can normally scare em off while still lying on the floor without raising his head. Scared the hell out of me the first time I saw him walking towards me.


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Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
how about same question, except small dog?

Not sure how small you're thinking, but for a smallish to mid-sized dog, I'd get a border collie. They tend to be very intelligent, loving and well-mannered. They can be a little manic occasionally when they try to herd you along, but I really like these dogs a lot.

much quieter weekend this weekend but the one music -related thing is kinda cool

parents of a kid in my daughters kindergarten class are having a house concert featuring Jon Dee Graham

I'm looking forward to seeing him in such unusual surroundings and his new album is quite good

newfs are great! i grew up with one! he lived to 13 which is way old for newfs.

they are very protective of their families and great with kids. their sheer size intimidates most people though they are very very gentle. heck, the neighorbhood cat beat up on our newf.

very loyal dogs though tough to train and they can be seriously obstinate. you need to brush them every day and they need to be walked a few times a day as well, and not just around the block.

they are VERY strong dogs. our newf pulled a cast iron bolt out of the side of the house where his run was. my dad finally had to drill into the cement with a new cast iron bolt and then cement in around it, and that one he was never able to pull out.

they are suspectible to hip displayia and arthritis. if your house has a lot of stairs, don't get a newf. its just not fair to them. and if you don't have a/c, don't get a newf either. they can't take the heat. even in coastal massachusetts, our newf liked to hang in the cellar where it was always below 65 degrees during the summer days.

great dogs. just great. but not for everyone. they can be aloof, but not as bad at bernese mountains dogs. and they can be droolers, ours wasn't.

Boy am I glad to have gone to Little Steven's website because I completely forgot about the Romantics playing this Sunday at the Black Cat… Guess I better buy a ticket online so as not to flake out at the last minute.

Same topic yet another weekend of fun ahead…

For me it's Sunday night at the Black Cat for Shadows of the Knight and The Romantics. Am excited to finally see the Romantics play were they belong in a hot sweaty club. They also have a kick ass near drummer, Brad Elvis of The Elvis Brothers, Big Hello and The Handcuffs. Can't wait… They are giving tickets away free at Mousetrap for the show as well.

While not music related, it's Flugtag this weekend in B'more. (you know, where Redbull gets everyone all crazed on their drink before a bunch of people stupidly try to "fly" into the disgustingness that is the water at the inner harbor)

Myself, I'm headed to Blobs Park for Oktoberfest and some cheesy German dancing.

Originally posted by K8teebug:
a bunch of people stupidly try to "fly" into the disgustingness that is the water at the inner harbor..?

But I thought you were always prattling on and on about how totally great Baltimore is? What gives?

Baltimore is great. But the water at the Inner Harbor is not.

I'm going to a library book sale, going to see American Hardcore, bike and run, do the raking i didn't do last weekend, and work more on my work-work.

Originally posted by K8teebug:
Baltimore is great. But the water at the Inner Harbor is not.

I beg to disagree:

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Is that Dupek and Dupek Jr. in the pic?

Tonight shopping for the wifey's birthday. Tomorrow preparing alcoholic beef stew while making sure Chaz Jr., who is potty training, doesn't pee all over the furniture. Saturday night hosting our daughter's first sleepover. Sunday yardwork, football and serve delicious stew friends assembled to watch the Skins get whipped on by Indy.

thinking about baseball, watching baseball and repeat