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[HirdyLannister]

Did you train it to stare into the depths of your soul or is that normal for Whippets?

haha yeah she is a shocker, this is one of many facial expressions that Rosie has. I call that one blue steel.

I'm not to sure if this is "normal" since the only other people that I've spoken to that owned whippets were the sellers. I can only quote roughly they said "it will become a member of the family rather than a family pet"

 

[Jimmy1992]

We have a pure bred cocker spaniel which we got free to a good home, which from the owners was previously rescued from a shelter. He's gorgeous, very friendly with the family. Still has issues with strangers that come but has become a lot better. I have always wanted a beagle though.

Going back to the labradoodle, a mate of mine has one, and it is one of the stupidest dogs I have ever come across.

 

[Smell The Glove]

One word: Staffy

Seriously, is there a more awesome animal than a well trained Staffy?

 

[Cynic]

A Border Collie with slightly less energy please.

 

[Fossie 32]

Border Collies are my fave, though a few are a bit snappy...... if they had the temperament of a a Cavaliere or a Lab would be great

Like their appearance, good size if you need to pick them up [don't like small breeds as much], agile and fun to run around with if you were into running.

 

[BC9_]

HUngarian Vizsla

Got a 1 year old Vizsla, amazing dog

 

[BotsMaster]

Newfoundlands.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Border Collies are my fave, though a few are a bit snappy...... if they had the temperament of a a Cavaliere or a Lab would be great

Like their appearance, good size if you need to pick them up [don't like small breeds as much], agile and fun to run around with if you were into running.

That's why we settled on a Finnish Lapphund.
They are generally a more balanced version of a Border Collie:
http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/finnish-lapphund#personality

"The Finnish Lapphund's nature is in itself is as individual as the breed. They are courageous, keen, calm and willing to learn. They are friendly, easy going and very faithful.
The Finnish Lapphund is intelligent, bold, calm, good natured, and eager to serve. He has a pleasant, unobtrusive nature that is in harmony with the people and animals around it. He is usually submissive towards people, he may be a little bit distant but never timid, though bitches can be a little shy. Bitches are much softer in nature than the males.

Lapphunds are extremely loyal to their family and have a strong desire to please the human members in it. They train with a minimum of effort. In fact corrections considered acceptable for many others breeds of dog are often too much for the Lapphund. Because the Finnish Lapphund wears its heart on its sleeve, it is very sensitive to correction and will show depression if corrections are too severe! In most cases a Lapphund is aware of his error before the undesired behavior is even completed. Finnish Lapphunds seem to have an intuition of what is acceptable behavior and what is not."
http://www.lappiesinoz.com/newappearance.htm

We have a pure bred cocker spaniel which we got free to a good home, which from the owners was previously rescued from a shelter. He's gorgeous, very friendly with the family. Still has issues with strangers that come but has become a lot better.

Our first dog is a Cavalier and he displays personality features like this.
Loves my wife and I but can be very unsure about others and may bark at taller guys with beards (and bikes).
But he is just part of the family.