Just so you know the lineage of the conversation. I used the generic "you" to answer the question, albeit sarcastically, to answer the rhetorical question you asked. Nothing insinuated about your habits at all.
I replied before this was added and I didn't ignore it, just to be clear. Unfortunately, we're heading quickly into politics if we want to talk about medicine. I'm very cost sympathetic, though, as my personal professional goal is development of high-value med diagnostics. My caution follows along the lines of what JNeutron wrote. Hopefully that is clear.
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Hi Ed,
Many thanks.
We just brought home a Standard Poodle puppy. It will alert Anita to the door, and keep me company during the day. As soon as Anita realised she couldn't hear the doorbell he insisted that the doors remain locked at all times. The dog should help with that I think.
It's been a couple of months since we had to put our last dog down (bloat), and we've missed him terribly. He was also a Standard Poodle, now my favorite breed of dog.
Many thanks.
We just brought home a Standard Poodle puppy. It will alert Anita to the door, and keep me company during the day. As soon as Anita realised she couldn't hear the doorbell he insisted that the doors remain locked at all times. The dog should help with that I think.
It's been a couple of months since we had to put our last dog down (bloat), and we've missed him terribly. He was also a Standard Poodle, now my favorite breed of dog.
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My bro & sister in law keep poodles. There's good ones and bad ones. First one had to be put down after sending three folks to the emergency room with bites. Very smart dog, could fetch toys by name, but wouldn't follow training.
The next two were not as smart but much better pets.
For the first one the in law explained it as the victims just weren't "dog people." Still keeps the ashes.
Current one is old and almost blind, but still a good dog.
The next two were not as smart but much better pets.
For the first one the in law explained it as the victims just weren't "dog people." Still keeps the ashes.
Current one is old and almost blind, but still a good dog.
Hi Ed,
We haven't had a bad one yet, but the last one was hyper on guard for me. He understood I was injured and defended me. Lightly nipped the Fedex driver on the hip without breaking the skin. The guy decided to argue with me and took a step forward. That is a recipe for receiving a bite from a dog. At 65 pounds, the Fedex driver felt the nip and push, then beat it out of there. He (and I) are lucky that Darcy didn't actually bite him in that situation. Thankfully, Darcy was a very smart dog and would apply just enough force to get the job done. Anita has had 6 poodles, me, just 4 now. I've had other breeds and while they were really good dogs, Poodles just seem to be the perfect package.
-Chris
We haven't had a bad one yet, but the last one was hyper on guard for me. He understood I was injured and defended me. Lightly nipped the Fedex driver on the hip without breaking the skin. The guy decided to argue with me and took a step forward. That is a recipe for receiving a bite from a dog. At 65 pounds, the Fedex driver felt the nip and push, then beat it out of there. He (and I) are lucky that Darcy didn't actually bite him in that situation. Thankfully, Darcy was a very smart dog and would apply just enough force to get the job done. Anita has had 6 poodles, me, just 4 now. I've had other breeds and while they were really good dogs, Poodles just seem to be the perfect package.
-Chris
I just really like the Standard Poodle as a pet. Ours have all been purebreds with papers. We don't care for the documents as they mean nothing for a family pet. This one is too. But looking around, we were getting prices from $1,800 to 3,000 for a Standard Poodle pup. This is probably the biggest reason why the purebred isn't as popular. It's a strictly cash issue. We were lucky and got ours for a little more than 1/2 price. So that is something we need to pay off in time. We've had various mixed breeds and often they are more healthy than the pure version. This is generally true for all breeds, but Poodles have been more responsibly handled, and it is a very old breed. We prefer the German "puppy cut" for grooming. The "poofs" are silly looking. I like them with full tail and looking like a dog.
Smart? Heck yes. This can be frustrating because they can plan and execute the plan later. This usually involves food and they are great at ignoring it to lull you into a false sense of security. We know better now. It's certainly a great breed for families, but they demand a high degree of intelligence from the owners at all times if you want to remain the master and not the pet. You can't sell them short where reasoning and intelligence is concerned. But if you are up for it, they are a very easy breed to have as a partner in the home. As soon as you assume they aren't smart, well they will have their way with you.
Lot's of dog breeds are very smart, and the mixed breeds maybe more so. Any herding dog is naturally very, very intelligent. Ask anyone who owns one.
Smart? Heck yes. This can be frustrating because they can plan and execute the plan later. This usually involves food and they are great at ignoring it to lull you into a false sense of security. We know better now. It's certainly a great breed for families, but they demand a high degree of intelligence from the owners at all times if you want to remain the master and not the pet. You can't sell them short where reasoning and intelligence is concerned. But if you are up for it, they are a very easy breed to have as a partner in the home. As soon as you assume they aren't smart, well they will have their way with you.
Lot's of dog breeds are very smart, and the mixed breeds maybe more so. Any herding dog is naturally very, very intelligent. Ask anyone who owns one.
Well they have a sense of purpose. We use border collies to keep the geese off of the golf course. Our beloved Daisy had to retire, the first replacement herded foursomes of golfers and even jumped up and bit one disobedient golfer in the face.
No dogs were harmed in this story, he was sent back to the farm. The problem is they need mature dogs to put to work and the farm environment does not involve much socializing with people. The second replacement was deathly afraid of people and was bonded to the greens keeper who brings her in everyday before dawn and takes her home at sunset. I used to bring Daisy some dried beefheart much to the dismay of the grounds crew because she was distracted from her work the new dog won't come near us.
Hi Scott,
I'm very happy to hear the dog wasn't put down. Farm dogs normally have no patience with unknown humans from my experience. You have to prove yourself to them it seems.
Fear. That's a response that is unfortunate for that animal and might lead to a bite. I can understand the fear response as we have had three rescue dogs so far out of five total. Many are terrified of human males. It doesn't take a lot to understand what probably happened to them in the past.
-Chris
I'm very happy to hear the dog wasn't put down. Farm dogs normally have no patience with unknown humans from my experience. You have to prove yourself to them it seems.
Fear. That's a response that is unfortunate for that animal and might lead to a bite. I can understand the fear response as we have had three rescue dogs so far out of five total. Many are terrified of human males. It doesn't take a lot to understand what probably happened to them in the past.
-Chris
Yikes, a kid messin with a dog's food can lead to disaster.
She must be a sweety and/or well trained.
It's really shocking and sad for non Americans to hear that you guys have to consider the economic aspects of seeking basic medical care.
You guys really need an accessible-to-all health care system. Saying more will probably get too political but I hope you figure it out soon and get it implemented.
Cheers,
Jeff
She must be a sweety and/or well trained.
It's really shocking and sad for non Americans to hear that you guys have to consider the economic aspects of seeking basic medical care.
You guys really need an accessible-to-all health care system. Saying more will probably get too political but I hope you figure it out soon and get it implemented.
Cheers,
Jeff
Except my friend from ESS came from Vancouver to Austin TX to treat his cancer on his own coin. I sometimes don't get this discussion, while employed at a major company everything was paid for even if you chose a world class specialist and demand the treatment of your choice. You are right this could descend rapidly into forbidden territory so tread lightly.
I am firmly convinced that my wife and daughter would both be dead under most other systems simply triage. I was told so BTW.
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After several dogs that have passed mostly peacefully and on their own, we had to put one down. Man that sucks, I understand how that feels. Is even worse when the veterinarian questions your decision!
Our neighbor has a labradoodle, and he has been the nemesis of our not-so-smart bulldog.
He is very smart and adept at aggravating the neighbors...
The healthcare debate could almost work if it is limited to basic economics, however, that could easily transcend into other areas.
I myself have little regard for people that have little or average care while having my loved ones lives in their hands. History has proven this with facts and is not simply an observation.
In these moments, you can jump up and down, and maybe get someone to pay attention, yet it will likely just be merely a distraction to someone who is probably not suited for the task.
Our neighbor has a labradoodle, and he has been the nemesis of our not-so-smart bulldog.
He is very smart and adept at aggravating the neighbors...
The healthcare debate could almost work if it is limited to basic economics, however, that could easily transcend into other areas.
I myself have little regard for people that have little or average care while having my loved ones lives in their hands. History has proven this with facts and is not simply an observation.
In these moments, you can jump up and down, and maybe get someone to pay attention, yet it will likely just be merely a distraction to someone who is probably not suited for the task.
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