Posts tagged ‘temperament’

I have a 3 year old rat terrier, she weighs about 7 pounds. The past few days, she acts like her hind legs are stiff after laying down on the bed or sofa. If she is laying on the floor or something solid, she hops right up and walks around but when on the bed/sofa, [...]

very low prey instinct, but high pack instinct. Dogs smart enough to housebreak and learn basic obedience, but not so smart that they are easily bored. Low energy to medium energy is great. (High energy dogs are not my cup of tea at all.) I like low-shedding coats in dogs small enough for me to [...]

So they say a pitbull resembles an MMA fighter because of its temperament and what it is used to doing. So what dog breed would resemble a US Navy SEAL?

Do you think the owner/handler expectations and demands have led to a divide in temperament? Why are some behaviours deemed permissible in a pet dog that wouldn’t be accepted in a working dog, when the consequences may be the same for each dog, ie, not having a dog 100% reliable off leash.

Rehoming should cover for vet shots and expenses on the dogs. Adoption Fee, should it really be a high price? Why pay 100-500 if the dog is not 1) Spayed/ Neutered 2) Have first or any rounds first shots 3) Miscellaneous (toys, dog beds, etc…) Adoption fee should not be a price on a dog, [...]

So, I have 2 dogs an 11 month old (English) Bull Terrier and an 8 month old Bullmastiff (both males and both have their nuts in tact). The Bullmastiff is the most amazing dog I have ever known…loyal, well behaved, trusted to have free roam of the house when i’m out and obedient. The Bull [...]

My GSD is 8 months old and is 46 lbs, since I got her from breed rescue 2 mos. ago she has shown signs of dysplasia in the way she walks, a swaying gait. She has some muscle atrophy in legs, she has trouble getting up from laying down, sometimes hurts her because she’ll whine [...]