karlotta Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Wow the Newfies are my ultimate favourite! What are yours like to live with, karlotta? They are pretty good. Fairly lazy around the house and don't need too much exercise. The major work is brushing and cleaning up after them! 8 huge hairy feet bring in a lot of dirt and feathery legs and furry coats bring in branches rather than twigs. They aren't cheap to keep. The food isn't too bad, but the cost of everything else is huge. A simple dose of antibiotics usually hits about £100. Insurance is crazy amounts too! But they are fantastically friendly with everyone... it's just not that everyone appreciates the slobbery kisses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 karlotta - we recently ended a dog walk in a pub (it's a tradition) where a bloke had 4 newfies they are known as gentle giants, aren't they? It's not for nothing that they are known as 'nanny dogs' and were used to mind children in the past. That photo of Cyrus is so lovely, he looks super-handsome! Thank you, i will pass that on to him; he's currently cavorting around with Ruby's teddy in his mouth. I am waiting for LBB to post photos of her delicious poopies.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Otis and Otis playing with a lamb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Otis and Otis playing with a lamb Yay! hello my wee man...xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 What a great video It's hard to tell if the lamb thinks he's a dog, or the dog thinks he's a lamb Either way they seem to be playing very nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Aww how cute is he! Love the video too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Otis is so cute with that nasty lamb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 How could I resist taking some up-to-date photos of Lara my miniature poodle for you. She will be a year old next month. I had so many worries before I got her due to suffering from allergy to dogs but I am fine with her. She is really easy to train and we were going to agility but have changed to heelwork to music. She loved the agility but racing round a field and trying to memorise a course were not the best for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 she's grown into a real sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I love the blingy collar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 You've got to love a bit of bling I think what I love about her (but I am biased ) is that she ticks so many boxes. She can be a lap dog with a blingy collar and walk on her back legs etc. But she is not yappy, is good with folks of all ages, can walk for miles, run like a hare and is generally a great all rounder. I have a friend who I sometimes walk with who has an elderly larger dog and I think she is surprised at how plucky Lara is. Sadly the breed has such a bad reputation for being just a fou fou dog. I remember asking the vet about dogs for people with allergies before we got Lara. I had been thinking of a Lhasa or a Shih Tzu as I imagined a poodle to be snappy and difficult. She told me to think about the poodle and I am so glad I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 LolaLayla I have got serious poodle envy!!!! I have a massive hankering for a poodle and your girl is gorgeous!!! I wish I could post pics of my two labs but alas I am a technophobe, but I am really enjoying this post and seeing everybodys lovely dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) L - I totally understand your technophobia. It honestly takes me about 45 minutes to get my photos from the camera to the forum I am glad you like Lara. As you can possibly guess I would recommend a poodle OH was against us getting a dog but she seems to favour him and he adores her. He can even cope with being seen walking her Edited April 13, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 she's grown into a real sweetie! Thank you. Her puppy days seemed to go so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Here is a picture of our Daisy, sleeping as she usually does these days. She is just over 16 and 1/4 now. This tatty sofa is the only furniture she is allowed on and she always digs it first to make it comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Daisy is so sweet. What a great age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Sparky who is at least 16yrs and Daisy who is 4yrs , posing at the vets Christmas event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Aw lovely. Sparky looks great. What a fantastic age too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 LL, Lara is just gorgeous . Love the photos of Daisy and Sparky & Daisy too . Riley digs the blanket on "his armchair" too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 What a lovely thread and what wonderful pictures of lovely doggies. Can't decide which I like best, they're all so sweet. Some funny personalities out there too This is Charlie... he's now three and a half years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Goodness Ziggy, he's grown into a handsome young man! It seems like only yesterday when you got him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 He is gorgeous . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken deficient Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Awww, I love Schnauzers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken deficient Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
