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[warning: breed-ist screed ahead]DoubleDogFarm wrote: I'll stick to the large breeds.![]()
Eric
Sounds like this little guy has (had?) a Real Job.shadowsmom wrote:We currently have a German Wirehair, Brittany Spaniel and, "hanging my head in shame", a Yorkie-Poo.
We always had dogs of the larger variety - Border Collies, Labs, Dobermans- but DD suffered a head injury when she was 10. She was released from the hospital a week before her 10th birthday and wasn't allowed to do much of anything for quite some time.
Even though we had 4 large dogs (2 Border Collies and 2 Labs) at the time the only thing she asked for was a little fro-fro dog. Needless to say I found her 2 lbs of black fluff and we gave her Shadow. The puppy immediately knew his job was to sit with her and be her little companion. He did win all our hearts in the end and he maxed out at 10 lbs.
Since he's always been the small dog in a big dog house, he has a bit of a Napoleon complex.
Anyway, my point was dogs of all sizes have their place. Sometimes it's just a matter of circumstance and timing.
Exactly. They don't HAVE to be yappy, ankle-biting....but usually they are.Cerbiesmom wrote: And boo to all you big dog ppl. Although I will freely admit that I was once one of you. Little dogs don't have to be be yappy, anlkle-biting, peeing monsters. ...
My boy Max killed a water mocassin that was creeping up behind me. That was the day he became our dog, no longer a foster.
EricThe term is believed to originate from the earliest days of European exploration of the New World. King Manuel l issued a patent in 1499 granting Joao Fernandes rights of exploration in Portugal's sphere of influence. Fernandes was a landowner, and as such bore the title 'lavrador.' Sixteenth century maps showing where Fernandes landed in Greenland bear the title Terra Laurador and on another Terra Laboratoris. Later in the century the name would come to refer to the bulk of land to the southwest of Greenland. And thus we have the naming of the 'Labrador' as it is today.
* From "As near to Heaven By Sea" A history of Newfoundland and Labrador by Kevin Major
Funny you should ask that! DD (the reason we got him) is currently going to college for her BS RN and is doing clinical work at a childrens hospital which also has a medical daycare center associated with it. She was looking into the requirements to bring Shadow for the wheelchair/bed bound children. They currently have some dogs come in and visit but she's checking if she can bring him for her 4 hour shift. He'd be very content sitting in someones lap and snuggle.Sounds like this little guy has (had?) a Real Job. Smile Not many dogs do. Is he/was he ever certified as a Service Dog?
Koms are guard dogs, not simple watch dogs. They don't just alert you to a situation. They evaluate the situation and if they think action is necessary, then they do what they decide needs to be done. If you think the dog has made the wrong decision, then you have to be prepared to exert physical control over the animal ... even if your dog responds dependably to your verbal commands and hand signals. You're dealing with a very large, powerful dog that can kill a person with little effort, so you must always be in full control of the animal.Komondor Temperament
The Komondor was developed to be an independent, intelligent and sensitive dog capable of making decisions on his own. This makes him a terrific family guardian, but also makes him unsuitable for some types of homes. The adult Komondor is a large, territorial dog, and prospective owners must understand that a Komondor puppy must be well-socialized and taught to behave in a manner acceptable to the owner. Because Komondors traditionally cared for their charges without a human to tell them what to do, they do not automatically look to people for direction the way herding and sporting breeds do. They are very smart dogs, and learn quickly, but a Komondor owner must make it clear from puppyhood (and continuing throughout the dog's life) that no means no, and must consistently correct the dog for behavior that is not acceptable. Having said that, the Komondor is also an extremely loving dog. He loves his family absolutely, and hates to have any of them out of his sight. The typical Komondor will follow his people from room to room, and actively seeks out physical contact with those he loves. The Komondor is a wonderful guardian of home and property, but must have an owner who will see to it that the character traits that made the Komondor valuable as a livestock guardian will not become a liability in the modern world.
By Richard and Therese Heaney, for the Komondor Club of America, Inc. Copyright 1995. Distributed with permission of the Komondor Club of America. This article may be reproduced in its entirety with credit given to the Komondor Club of America. Copyright 1995 by the Komondor Club of America.
I haven't been watching this thread, so forgive me for butting in late in the game.Green Mantis wrote:Kisal, You mentioned komondor's. Can you tell me what you thought of them, temperment wise etc.We are going to buy one from a long time breeder in the spring or summer of 2011.