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14280. Macnas - 3/23/2005 12:02:36 AM War and Peace...unabridged....how about thrown off a bridge? 14281. Macnas - 3/23/2005 12:03:36 AM Now I must go home.
I'm taking a break of a few days over Easter, and heading to Galway. See yez all next week. 14282. Ms. No - 3/23/2005 12:11:50 AM Have a good trip, Mac! 14283. jexster - 3/23/2005 8:13:00 PM What Kind of Dog RU?
Hofewart...but I am a cat person 14284. Magoseph - 3/23/2005 8:35:25 PM French poodle, what a surprise! 14285. PelleNilsson - 3/23/2005 8:51:23 PM Italian setter. "Good natured, intelligent, docile, yet powerful". No doubt you all agree to that assessment. Not. 14286. judithathome - 3/23/2005 8:55:21 PM Ha! I'm a Pug. A Chinese Pug. 14287. wabbit - 3/23/2005 9:00:44 PM German Pointer - but I am also really a cat person. 14288. arkymalarky - 3/23/2005 9:39:40 PM I'm a Tibetan Terrier. It said I was good with kids. I had said I was not good with kids.
Sounds like a very interesting dog, though. I wonder, do they not have common dog profiles--like a beagle or something? 14289. judithathome - 3/23/2005 10:06:02 PM I doubt they have profiles of excellent dogs like MoJo and Klaus...any human that was like either one of those dogs would be stellar. (and little Diva, of course!) 14290. alistairConnor - 3/23/2005 11:59:31 PM Dogue de Bordeaux.
Calm in temperament, an assured watchdog and affectionate companion that will neither judge nor criticize their owner.
Free to a good home. 14291. Wombat - 3/24/2005 12:21:28 AM Hoge...thingy. I loved the retro interface. 14292. Ms. No - 3/24/2005 12:35:19 AM Heh, you know the old saw about how people are like their pets?
Yep, I'm a Stafforshire Bull Terrier. 14293. wonkers2 - 3/24/2005 12:52:12 AM w2=Bouvier de Flandres
Cap'n Dirty=Dachshund 14294. arkymalarky - 3/24/2005 1:43:52 AM Haha! You are so right, Judith! 14295. jayackroyd - 3/24/2005 2:09:13 AM St Barnard. 14296. arkymalarky - 3/24/2005 2:43:22 AM I'd have never guessed that one. 14297. jexster - 3/24/2005 6:47:24 AM WOOF! WOOF!
History:
Popular in Germany, but virtually unknown in the United States, the Hovawart is a versatile, intelligent breed. Though written evidence of the existence of the "Hofewart" goes back to the 1200's, the breed became nearly extinct and was reconstructed in the 1920's by Kurt Konig. Konig's efforts were successful, and the Hovawart was recognized by the German Kennel Club in 1937. The Hovawart is a fine watchdog, excellent family companion, and excels in Schutzhund and tracking. There are currently only about 100 Hovawarts in the United States.
Description:
A large, robust dog, looking somewhat like a Golden Retriever with fairly low-set triangular pendant ears. There is feathering on the chest, legs, undersides and tail. The body is slightly longer than tall with a straight back and a gently sloping croup. The tail hangs past the hocks and is all covered with hair. The head is powerful with a rounded forehead. The muzzle is never longer than the skull. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite (level bites are accepted but not preferred). The eyes are dark. The single dense coat comes in blonde, black, or black and tan, with certain markings specified in the standard.
Notes:
A very healthy breed, the Hovawart is not predisposed to any specific genetic diseases. While hip dysplasia is present in the breed, stringent breeding practices have kept this debilitating disease to a minimum. Lives about 11-12 years. Likes backpacking and hiking.
Personality:
Calm at home, energetic outdoors. Intelligent and highly trainable. Brave and alert. Puppy-like for many years. Protective. Affectionate. Unneutered males can be quite a challenge to handle. This dominant breed needs a firm, experienced master. May be aggressive with same sex dogs but does well with non-canine pets in the household. Fine with children when well-socialized with them as a puppy.
Behavior:
Children: Excellent with children.
Friendliness: Reserved with strangers.
Trainability: Easy to train.
Independence: Fairly independent.
Dominance: High.
Other Pets: Generally good with other dogs; do not trust with non-canine pets.
Combativeness: Can be a bit dog-aggressive.
Noise: Average barker.
Height: 26 to 28 inches (male); 24 to 27 inches (female). Size: Large.
Weight: 80 to 100 pounds (male); 60 to 80 (female). Availability: Very difficult to find.
14298. arkymalarky - 3/24/2005 3:19:42 PM This made Paul Harvey this morning, so I think we can claim to officially be on the map now 14299. Jenerator - 3/24/2005 3:21:53 PM I'm a Golden Retriever.
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