tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post66732395762218605..comments2024-03-28T23:54:22.681-04:00Comments on Salt Water New England: Dog BreedsSalt Water New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08940851375677714833noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-68499137376369118382021-04-13T10:07:34.052-04:002021-04-13T10:07:34.052-04:00Doberman, Doberman and Doberman.Doberman, Doberman and Doberman.Stephen Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497906050634394365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-29752018558291073692021-04-07T11:35:02.643-04:002021-04-07T11:35:02.643-04:00Cocker (American or English - take your pick), Spr...Cocker (American or English - take your pick), Springer, Brittany. Shout out to the Poodle people. A fantastic, smart well behaved breed that is too misunderstood. You want a hypo-allergenic pup? Get a Standard Poodle. No need to mix her with a Golden or a Cocker.<br /><br />But.. Spaniels. Always Spaniels Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17628805202321596428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-60997187235905020852021-02-27T07:40:39.538-05:002021-02-27T07:40:39.538-05:00Beagles, of course! We've had two. The first w...Beagles, of course! We've had two. The first was Jaegermeister von Hund. No kidding; we decided to get one after seeing a friend's beagle in Vienna, years ago, and named him accordingly, ...just means "huntmaster of the hounds". We thought it appropriate, given Jaegi's personality. Cried like hell when he passed away; though he was'just a mix'. Have another now, Artemis Jaegerine Cuddles - a purebred. Artie's a lovely pooch. ...bit crazy, but who isn't at two years of age? And, what your dog's breed has to do with your breeding boggles the mind... just a thought...<br /><br />Your intrepid reader from north of the 49th parallel,<br /><br />BanacekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-19814291539726734662021-02-21T16:22:20.952-05:002021-02-21T16:22:20.952-05:00Shetland Sheepdog, Border Collie, Golden Retriever...Shetland Sheepdog, Border Collie, Golden Retriever. I've owned two of the three and have experience with the Border Collie even though I've never owned one and all are extremely intelligent dogs. Our shelties continue to amaze me with some of the stuff they figure out quickly! They are just a perfect size too, not too big, not too small. Flohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103011254105323818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-35048822160643697212021-02-18T14:29:36.140-05:002021-02-18T14:29:36.140-05:00We love Treeing Walker Coonhounds. Very much a fa...We love Treeing Walker Coonhounds. Very much a family dog. When our children were younger we never worried about our Coonhounds being aggressive toward them or their friends. They are the least territorial of any dog I have known.<br /><br />JRCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-91268273814058213862021-02-11T15:59:37.504-05:002021-02-11T15:59:37.504-05:00Black Lab, Golden Retriever and Corgi.Black Lab, Golden Retriever and Corgi.Jennifer Jones Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699454804021771213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-10457624853137551702021-02-11T07:59:51.435-05:002021-02-11T07:59:51.435-05:00Poodle (wonderful dogs. My late mother had them), ...Poodle (wonderful dogs. My late mother had them), Retrievers (as someone pointed out, if you need exercise, they are the breed to get as they leave you no choice!) and Newfs. Though the latter are housekeeping nightmares, they more than make up for it with the love they give. Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988920560392606218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-69292432384922586282021-02-11T07:53:54.167-05:002021-02-11T07:53:54.167-05:00Harness! Our Lab/Golden Retriever mix is miserable...Harness! Our Lab/Golden Retriever mix is miserable on a collar and we have had no issues with obedience training while using one. I have two Julius K9 harness for our girl and they are tough as nails through any weather or walking conditions. Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988920560392606218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-40005466304025978042021-02-08T11:44:27.926-05:002021-02-08T11:44:27.926-05:00Well put HeidiWell put HeidiJCWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518847106800874966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-33488977965823728972021-02-07T07:51:16.532-05:002021-02-07T07:51:16.532-05:00Boykin Spaniel, known in South Carolina as "t...Boykin Spaniel, known in South Carolina as "the little brown dog". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-12833122388230078312021-02-06T22:29:36.584-05:002021-02-06T22:29:36.584-05:00So many wonderful comments yet I cannot resist wei...So many wonderful comments yet I cannot resist weighing in...<br />German shepherd: our loving companion of 16 years as the children were growing up. Fierce, loyal, and smart. <br />Maremma (Italian Sheepdog): our 2 beautiful farm protectors, they watch the cows and donkeys on our property and the sheep and chickens next door. Don't be fooled by their independent air, they can be affectionate.<br />EDRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971562962603639751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-73608661710981498362021-02-06T18:52:47.807-05:002021-02-06T18:52:47.807-05:00Siberian Huskies - smart, affectionate, loyal, adv...Siberian Huskies - smart, affectionate, loyal, adventuresome with just a hint of sass.<br />Newfoundlands - gentle giants.<br />Tree Walker Coon Hounds - loyal, smart, affectionate.<br /><br />The Concord DiasporaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-85467745010061153942021-02-06T16:12:19.220-05:002021-02-06T16:12:19.220-05:00Newfie. Black and Tan Coonhound. Standard Poodle...Newfie. Black and Tan Coonhound. Standard Poodle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-32287884836504378192021-02-06T13:45:31.456-05:002021-02-06T13:45:31.456-05:00Thank you, Ole Brumm. You said this so beautifully...Thank you, Ole Brumm. You said this so beautifully. And honestly, THANK GOD for dentists. Anonymous at 7:30 - I'm guessing you're not 'better' than a dentist when you are in need of one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-21295090173982052102021-02-06T13:43:58.156-05:002021-02-06T13:43:58.156-05:00Anon at 7:30. Wow. I'll put it this way. I'...Anon at 7:30. Wow. I'll put it this way. I've yet to be kicked out of the Social Register for not having the 'right' breed of dog. We were asked to give our 'favorite breed of dog,' period. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-88309842716687912892021-02-06T12:39:53.260-05:002021-02-06T12:39:53.260-05:00We got our Standard Poodle through happenstance. ...We got our Standard Poodle through happenstance. I never thought I would own one. Even at the time, I was skeptical. He has been the most amazing dog. They really are a great breed of dogs. Don’t let the stereotype discourage you from considering a Standard Poodle. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-81350904887668762522021-02-06T05:57:37.819-05:002021-02-06T05:57:37.819-05:00Anonymous @6:20, beautifully said. Over the decade...Anonymous @6:20, beautifully said. Over the decades, I have helped rescue animals (dogs, cats, birds) - whether physically or via generous donations - and quite often the sweetest dogs and cats I have seen were mixed-breeds, frequently bedraggled and beat-up, that showed affection in spite of the abuse they experienced or the rough lives led as strays or abandoned animals. They deserve our love and care as much as the pampered pedigreed furry companions most of us have at home. Therefore I would definitely consider adopting from a shelter. True elegance in a human being is measured not in appearances and 'breeding', but in the way we treat our fellow humans and animals. One should never presume oneself to be better than a Long Island dentist, a description I find abhorrent. The New England aesthetic, lifestyle and values are not necessarily the pinnacle (each region has their 'best'), but we are all here to either reminisce or admire, not denigrate. TwistyTreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127781091098128473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-51471290194450121002021-02-05T16:04:26.005-05:002021-02-05T16:04:26.005-05:00Irish Setters, miniature oxblood, longhair dachshu...Irish Setters, miniature oxblood, longhair dachshunds and mutts. Truth be told, however, I have yet to meet a dog I couldn't love. I prefer them to humans.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291148693708968698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-31903618988027130682021-02-05T14:37:43.639-05:002021-02-05T14:37:43.639-05:00Old English Sheepdog, of course Old English Sheepdog, of course Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-52228861709737094422021-02-04T19:20:56.614-05:002021-02-04T19:20:56.614-05:00Very interesting comments. Maybe you didn't re...Very interesting comments. Maybe you didn't read the question. The words "preppy dogs" were not mentioned. The request simply asked us to rank our favorite dog breeds and why we liked them. That is exactly what I did. <br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997503446931458420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-25061890031916601282021-02-04T18:35:15.830-05:002021-02-04T18:35:15.830-05:00Anonymous at 6:20 on February 4th, this is such a ...Anonymous at 6:20 on February 4th, this is such a truly lovely comment. Tim Irvinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-2797118195311887242021-02-04T18:20:17.027-05:002021-02-04T18:20:17.027-05:00I once worked for a rather eccentric, old school, ...I once worked for a rather eccentric, old school, VERY "preppy" lady who was never fully dressed without a shih tzu under one arm (think Sister Parish). I tend to agree with Ole Brumm. "Prep" has evolved. Yes, we value tradition, authenticity, respect, thrift, and any number of old time values. However, unlike a handful of decades ago, we're no longer all WASPs. While I could be accurately described as a WASP, unlike my grandparents, I seek to live a life of inclusion, rather than exclusion, but that doesn't mean I've abandoned my standards. Breeding doesn't necessarily make a good canine or human companion. Any well-behaved dog with a penchant for curling up by the fire or long rides in the Volvo can be a part of the club these days. And, any interesting, kind person (who the dog approves of) is welcome to break bread in my home of share a cup of the good stuff. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-9755908654390686782021-02-04T15:31:57.466-05:002021-02-04T15:31:57.466-05:00Elizabeth, when I married my lovely bride she came...Elizabeth, when I married my lovely bride she came with two cats which I came to love over the years. Dogs are still better than cats. <br /><br />Cheers, <br /><br />WillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986469746626442697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-34471002035962561912021-02-04T15:07:45.705-05:002021-02-04T15:07:45.705-05:00Mine, too! In that order!Mine, too! In that order!kentonchashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06080918828164428637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-65284831004544632202021-02-04T14:50:19.412-05:002021-02-04T14:50:19.412-05:00I don't believe I've ever seen the red lab...I don't believe I've ever seen the red lab until recently in Chesapeake Bay magazine. They are gorgeous dogs....if I were ten years younger, would love to have one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com