let's see your pups

[Woolleson]

Izzy and Pepsi our two mad Puggles [emoji9]

 

[Double J]

We rescued a 9 month old Mini Aussie 3 months ago. We sent him to a really good trainer that used to train shepherds for the military/police and is now retired and does it locally for individuals. He came back much better and knows several commands but he's still highly destructive and has to be watched 24/7. One second he's fine, the next, he's destroying something. I'm sure this is something that he'll grow out of but buyer beware. Aussies are an extremely active breed that require constant attention/work or they will just go crazy on you (so to speak).

We love our dog and would never desert him, but life is much more stressful with him in our lives. He can easily push our 2 and 4 year old kids around and (gently) nip when excited and in "herding" mode.

Just know that they are fun and ultra smart dogs, but require a HIGHLY committed owner.

thanks for the info! I am a little worried about the destructive part, as we plan to only keep it in a kennel until housebroke and then just a dogbed, and just bought all new leather furniture last year. @HowardJ02 , you really have me thinking about the mini goldendoodle, found a great breeder only 20 minutes from me, they are a little pricey though.

 

[Double J]

Izzy and Pepsi our two mad Puggles [emoji9]

We had a puggle when we got engaged many years ago. he was a super sweet little guy until our oldest daughter started moving and he got jealous.

 

[bampi]

Since everybody else had lounging photos. This is what ours do most of the day. Until it's time to go outside or eat. Greta, female on left, is 75ish pounds; Gunter, male on right, is 1oo (Gunter is on a diet). Both of them were rescues, Greta is my Schutzhund dog, very able to learn. Have had her nearly four years now. Gunter is a new addition to our family. Been with us 7 months. Got him when he was VERY emaciated, only weighed 55 when he came home with us. He was very food aggressive and quick to fight over things. He quickly learned who "alpha" in the house is, and now is the sweetest dog ever. We just started doing some basic obedience training with him, and he's catching on very quickly and is doing very well.

It is really a great feeling to see that change in a recue dog from the I don't care I'm alpha, to that dog that loves you and will try to make you happy in all ways! But rescuing isn't easy with children because you're never sure what you're getting into. uppies also have their challenges because they will eliminate where they want for a while, they'll chew anything, nay everything, and those little puppy teeth suck, super sharp.

I wish you the best of luck in your search. Just remember to also look at what the breed is bred for. It is crazy how natural some instincts are, German short haired pointers WANT to hunt, Australian shepherds WANT to herd.... it's crazy how certain traits always manifest and with minimal training can become great assets. :) Whats currently on your list?

 

[recess62]

My little pack

 

[Brad Bessett]

thanks for the info! I am a little worried about the destructive part, as we plan to only keep it in a kennel until housebroke and then just a dogbed, and just bought all new leather furniture last year. @HowardJ02 , you really have me thinking about the mini goldendoodle, found a great breeder only 20 minutes from me, they are a little pricey though.

Happy to help. Not trying to bash the breed and again, we love the dog, it's just that they require so much work. We were warned several times before adopting and figured "hey, we can handle this". Here we are 3 months later and I feel like 3 years of my life have come off! haha.

 

[nfa]

Havanese 3 years old..

 

[Double J]

Happy to help. Not trying to bash the breed and again, we love the dog, it's just that they require so much work. We were warned several times before adopting and figured "hey, we can handle this". Here we are 3 months later and I fell like 3 years of my life have come off! haha.

the herding instinct seems to be strong in them, I was originally looking at them when we were looking at buying an acreage and would have some livestock for it to herd, but ended up buying a place in town. I wonder if anyone here has or been around an augi? I wonder if the corgi genes suppress any of the herding instinct?

 

[Woolleson]

We had a puggle when we got engaged many years ago. he was a super sweet little guy until our oldest daughter started moving and he got jealous.

They are very "clingy" dogs, but fun and very loving. You only have to nip to the loo and (if they don't follow you) they great you like you been away for weeks!

Best part is their temperament, they just love all, dog, children adults a like. Worst part? They will hound you to the ends of the earth for food, proper like [emoji200][emoji200][emoji200]

 

[DeniseAndy]

Corgies are also herding dogs. Good with large animals. I doubt it will help curb that behavior.

 

[WLDSHARK]

This is my girl Mocha, she is a 3yr old 40-45lbs Standard Poodle and no to little shedding was a must for us! She shares the house with my 3 boys (12, 8, 4) and my 2 year old baby girl. Best of luck in your hunt, one pc of advice I can give you is to remember, if you don't take your dog on vacation you will need a dog sitter and a tank sitter.

 

[DeniseAndy]

If you are getting from a breeder, let them know what you want. Good breeders know their pups temperments and can identify one for you.

My sister had a standard for her severely disabled child and was the best dog ever.

 

[DeniseAndy]

the herding instinct seems to be strong in them, I was originally looking at them when we were looking at buying an acreage and would have some livestock for it to herd, but ended up buying a place in town. I wonder if anyone here has or been around an augi? I wonder if the corgi genes suppress any of the herding instinct?

Corgis are large livestock. herders. That won't help kill the instinct.

 

[Double J]

Corgies are also herding dogs. Good with large animals. I doubt it will help curb that behavior.

yep, realized that right after i hit post, haha.

 

[pokerdobe]

Hi, all
Going to be adding a puppy to the family this spring and debating what breed to go with. Leaning towards either a mini Australian shepard or a Augi( mini aussie x Corgi). Just wanted to see what others have and what they like/dislike about the breed.
Also any suggestions would be helpful. will be around a 7 yr old and 3 yr old. Large yard, not fenced, but will most likely put in an invisible fence. Dont want anything too big or too small, 20-40lbs.

Thanks, now lets see your furry friends!

I didn't even see this part until now. Lol, that's what I get for not reading the OP and just the title....

Shibas will generally end up being about 20-25 lbs and is a very independent breed. They have tons of personality and will love you, but are not clingy and sometimes will act more like cats (in the sense that they do not need constant attention and will not actively seek out your attention). This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how you see it.

If you're interested in this breed, then you'll need to spend some time socializing them correctly, as they tend to be a "socially" awkward breed.

Bonus: Most shibas will housebreak themselves within a week or so of coming home. My pup was completely housebroken the 2nd day he was home.

 

[cmcoker]

Skimmed through, but saw some of the destructive dog stories. Herding breeds are smart, smart equals needs a job. Don't give them a job they will create their own, it usually involves the destruction of your belongings and property.



That being said, I love herding breeds.
Lost my 16.5yr old sheltie mix last year, I got her when she was 6mths old and she took about 18 months to turn into a civilized dog. she was very smart, she figured how to open the pantry and then how to unscrew the peanut butter jar. [emoji3] we got rid of that pantry.

I personally wouldn't have a herding breed with young kids. I'd get something like a Boston terrier. Those are sturdy happy little dogs, highly trainable, don't have the chase drive of the herders.
Purina has a breed selector that can help come up with some ideas as well. https://www.purina.com/dogs/dog-breeds/dog-breed-selector
Also a shelter dog could be a nice addition as well.
Good luck!

 

[Higher Thinking]

Hi, all
Going to be adding a puppy to the family this spring and debating what breed to go with. Leaning towards either a mini Australian shepard or a Augi( mini aussie x Corgi). Just wanted to see what others have and what they like/dislike about the breed.
Also any suggestions would be helpful. will be around a 7 yr old and 3 yr old. Large yard, not fenced, but will most likely put in an invisible fence. Dont want anything too big or too small, 20-40lbs.

Thanks, now lets see your furry friends!

I think the most important thing is to figure out WHY you are looking for that breed of dog. The worst thing you can do is pick a dog based on what it looks like. Looks (while I'm sure are always important to people) should really be the last consideration.

First and foremost should be temperament and energy level. What kind of dog personality and temperament are you looking for? What characteristics are desirable to you? Which characteristics are not desirable?

How much training are you prepared to do? How much training does the dog require? What are your expectations of the dog? Inside all day while at work? Outside all the time?

Answering these questions will begin to direct your decision. Once you have answered questions like these (this list is far from exhaustive), you'll be able to look at which dog looks "cute" to you.

As a previous dog trainer, I can guarantee that trying to first find a dog that looks cool, but doesn't fit your lifestyle will leave everyone involved with buyer's remorse (including the dog).

With your kids, I'd probably pass on the dog type you listed unless you have the time (and willingness) to be very active in training and exercising. And that doesn't mean you walk around the block once a day. Regular runs, maybe some agility training, something that challenges the dog.

The last part is always difficult for me. Making sure I'm constantly challenging my pup....speaking of, her she is: Belgian Malinois, named TULIP

 

[willthethrill]

Jax the shepherd and Loki the husky. Posing like gangsters

 

[Aiden Parker]

This is Domino. She is an 8 year old Jack Russel/Rhodesian Ridgeback mutt. (I know crazy right?) And as you can tell, she is a very hard worker. :D




[Edit- added a pic of her when she was way younger. :)

 

[rich nyc]

My t-cup schnauzer and toy rat terrier