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Location: Oklahoma | LOVE my mini..... he's just as smart as the standards we have. My mini is on the far right.
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Location: Oklahoma | His only thing is having an underbite. We call him Diesel Weasel from the Ice age movies... he always looks silly |
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Mine is named Jessie after The Outlaw Jesse James, because she is an Outlaw that likes to get into trouble!
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| This is our sweet girl... She was supposed to be a toy but she made it to mini size. She is super easy to train, but gets bored if she doesn't get to go to the barn everyday.
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Location: Oklahoma | Oh, his real name is Cole (our daughter named him) but Diesel Weasel, Wee Wittle Man, etc are all his many nicknames |
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| TwistedK - 2015-01-28 9:18 AM
Oh, his real name is Cole (our daughter named him) but Diesel Weasel, Wee Wittle Man, etc are all his many nicknames
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Location: Oklahoma | The big fluffy one is Cinch (wiggles), the dark one is Jake (stage 10 clinger or velcro) and then Cole. Cat is Slinky (Stinky von stinkerson) |
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| TwistedK - 2015-01-28 9:25 AM
The big fluffy one is Cinch (wiggles), the dark one is Jake (stage 10 clinger or velcro) and then Cole. Cat is Slinky (Stinky von stinkerson)
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Location: Oklahoma | OklahomaCowgirl - 2015-01-28 9:26 AM
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The big fluffy one is Cinch (wiggles), the dark one is Jake (stage 10 clinger or velcro) and then Cole. Cat is Slinky (Stinky von stinkerson)
LOL!!!! Very creative names!
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | I can't post pics yet, but I have a blue merle female with 1 1/2 blue eyes :) and a red tri male. ... and EIGHT (!!!) 5 1/2 week old puppies who are so adorable!!!
Mom is awesome. She works cows and horses with me. Can be overprotective. I love them both, but don't really trust them with people and/or dogs. But they are so smart and easy to train. They do get bored if you don't give them things to do though!
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | here are ours.....the red (reno aka fat dog) one i got when he was almost 2(i think) hes 7 now (i think) and the blue one wil be 2 this fall..... her name is biscuit...very smart dogs....but she is a hoarder and part pack rat (anything she gets her mouth on she packs in and stashes it in her kennel and then she destroys it, socks boots hats gloves i have even found a crap load of change in her house)
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| mruggles - 2015-01-28 9:32 AM
here are ours.....the red (reno aka fat dog) one i got when he was almost 2(i think) hes 7 now (i think) and the blue one wil be 2 this fall..... her name is biscuit...very smart dogs....but she is a hoarder and part pack rat (anything she gets her mouth on she packs in and stashes it in her kennel and then she destroys it, socks boots hats gloves i have even found a crap load of change in her house)
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Location: MD | I love mine, he's my partner in crime and I spend every day with him. He is very smart, especially when it comes to finding where the food is! Unfortunately, he's on the heavy side of a mini though which I initially wanted him smaller and still do, though I wouldn't trade him for the world. Smart as a whip! we started doing "agility" in our arena with our trail stuff and he's getting really good at it thanks to some helpful hints from people here and on youtube. he was potty trained in 2 days and no accidents after 2 weeks. I intended to start a small hobby breeding production with him but ran into some aggression and roaming problems so we decided to get him fixed and that pretty much solved everything immediately. He's a big cuddle bug and we joke and tell him he has a petting addiction! My best advice for you is get your pup trying EVERYTHING now. water, riding on quads, trail rides with you... anything you can think of. Here is my baby boy Winnie aka Winston Albert. :) The beach photo kind of gives you an idea on size.
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Location: God's country...aka TEXAS | Mine is a 4 month old toy Aussie, named coco. Very smart and always wants to learn! She likes all people but is especially attached to me and listens to me the best. Wouldn't trade her for the world!
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Location: Georgia | We have two. A Blue Merle and Black Tri. Both have blue eyes. I can't post pictures but we love ours. They are super smart, protective, and gentle dogs. The only down fall is they both get car sick. Which is so unfortunate because we want to travel with them, but can't. |
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I love mine, he's my partner in crime and I spend every day with him. He is very smart, especially when it comes to finding where the food is! Unfortunately, he's on the heavy side of a mini though which I initially wanted him smaller and still do, though I wouldn't trade him for the world. Smart as a whip! we started doing "agility" in our arena with our trail stuff and he's getting really good at it thanks to some helpful hints from people here and on youtube. he was potty trained in 2 days and no accidents after 2 weeks. I intended to start a small hobby breeding production with him but ran into some aggression and roaming problems so we decided to get him fixed and that pretty much solved everything immediately. He's a big cuddle bug and we joke and tell him he has a petting addiction! My best advice for you is get your pup trying EVERYTHING now. water, riding on quads, trail rides with you... anything you can think of. Here is my baby boy Winnie aka Winston Albert. :) The beach photo kind of gives you an idea on size.
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | OklahomaCowgirl - 2015-01-28 7:56 AM
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I love mine, he's my partner in crime and I spend every day with him. He is very smart, especially when it comes to finding where the food is! Unfortunately, he's on the heavy side of a mini though which I initially wanted him smaller and still do, though I wouldn't trade him for the world. Smart as a whip! we started doing "agility" in our arena with our trail stuff and he's getting really good at it thanks to some helpful hints from people here and on youtube. he was potty trained in 2 days and no accidents after 2 weeks. I intended to start a small hobby breeding production with him but ran into some aggression and roaming problems so we decided to get him fixed and that pretty much solved everything immediately. He's a big cuddle bug and we joke and tell him he has a petting addiction! My best advice for you is get your pup trying EVERYTHING now. water, riding on quads, trail rides with you... anything you can think of. Here is my baby boy Winnie aka Winston Albert. :) The beach photo kind of gives you an idea on size.
How did you get the potty training done successfully?
My 4 week old puppies were potty trained in 2 days as well. I just got a pan with wood pellets in it. And when they woke up and went to pee I'd hurry and just set them in there. It took one time with each pup and they got it. |
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Location: MD | OklahomaCowgirl - 2015-01-28 10:56 AM
Crowned Image - 2015-01-28 9:40 AM
I love mine, he's my partner in crime and I spend every day with him. He is very smart, especially when it comes to finding where the food is! Unfortunately, he's on the heavy side of a mini though which I initially wanted him smaller and still do, though I wouldn't trade him for the world. Smart as a whip! we started doing "agility" in our arena with our trail stuff and he's getting really good at it thanks to some helpful hints from people here and on youtube. he was potty trained in 2 days and no accidents after 2 weeks. I intended to start a small hobby breeding production with him but ran into some aggression and roaming problems so we decided to get him fixed and that pretty much solved everything immediately. He's a big cuddle bug and we joke and tell him he has a petting addiction! My best advice for you is get your pup trying EVERYTHING now. water, riding on quads, trail rides with you... anything you can think of. Here is my baby boy Winnie aka Winston Albert. :) The beach photo kind of gives you an idea on size.
How did you get the potty training done successfully?
I took him out frequently enough because I was in an apt and my horses were at my parents. So we spent a few good hours a day outside. Every single time he went potty outside I was really excited about it and overwhelming about petting and gave him a treat. Every time he was looking like he was trying to go potty inside I used my "no" word and took him outside as fast as I could(he had to learn fast since I was on the 3rd floor with no elevator!) He really hated being in trouble so he was a pretty easy dog to train. If he intentionally went potty inside he got a swat to the butt. I didn't use potty pads or inside spots to go potty because I felt like it would encourage going potty inside. I have always stuck to a schedule with him too. Outside at 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 10:00pm. I very rarely wavered on that to get his body used to going potty on my schedule. I would never get comfortable taking puppy outside at 3 am unless there is an upset tummy!
I forgot to mention destructive behavior. I could tell he wanted to rip something up and I really liked my couch so I gave him a piece of paper to rip up. It got messy but he got a real big kick out of it and I never lost anything that wasn't his due to naughty puppy behavior. He's the king at de-stuffing toys though! He just loves it when I stuff everything back in and sew it up and he can work on it some more! He's 3 years old right now. |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | my female has torn apart 2 couch cushions.....and a few quilts oh and the memory foam mattress topper, along with a set of sheets..............the male never ever touched anything but her she is very destructive..she even tried to eat my cell phone.........but she was the best to potty train, only ever peed inthe house once and that was because we had company and she wouldn't go near the door..lol
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| Thanks everyone for the advice and pictures! Keep them coming if you can. I am enjoying reading your stories. I never thought about the wood chips in a box for potty training. That is a very cool idea. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | OklahomaCowgirl - 2015-01-28 10:41 AM
Thanks everyone for the advice and pictures! Keep them coming if you can. I am enjoying reading your stories. I never thought about the wood chips in a box for potty training. That is a very cool idea.
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Location: North Dakota | I have a toy aussie. She's very small, 10lbs I think. Her name is Leisha. We got her when she was like 7 months old so she was potty trained already. She's very obedient and smart. Not yappy or annoying like normal small breeds. She is definitely a hoarder though and VERY timid. She's also addicted to licking faces. That is not so fun.
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Location: Olds Alberta Canada | does anyone have aggressive issues with theirs? MY dog is great he is about a year and a half old. Away from home he is good and gets along with everybody. but if someone new comes to our house he barks and barks, we are out of ideas on what to do. He is barking and looks terrified of the new people he won't even get close to them. Anyone have any ideas on how to help with this? We are so lost on ideas he is actutally at doggy daycare today just to be around new people |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | neither our ours like "new" ppl...which we are fine with.....and lord help you if your a stranger and you touch or stick your hand inside fat dogs truck.....he gets very emotional...............if you ever want to know what 55 pounds of crazy mini aussie looks like ..look inside "his" truck...................lol
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| mruggles - 2015-01-28 9:32 AM
here are ours.....the red (reno aka fat dog) one i got when he was almost 2(i think) hes 7 now (i think) and the blue one wil be 2 this fall..... her name is biscuit...very smart dogs....but she is a hoarder and part pack rat (anything she gets her mouth on she packs in and stashes it in her kennel and then she destroys it, socks boots hats gloves i have even found a crap load of change in her house)
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | trulyaroyaljem - 2015-01-29 1:28 PM mruggles - 2015-01-28 9:32 AM here are ours.....the red (reno aka fat dog) one i got when he was almost 2(i think) hes 7 now (i think) and the blue one wil be 2 this fall..... her name is biscuit...very smart dogs....but she is a hoarder and part pack rat (anything she gets her mouth on she packs in and stashes it in her kennel and then she destroys it, socks boots hats gloves i have even found a crap load of change in her house)
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i got her from a lady in alberta...here is her baby pic....how could i resist those baby blues...;)
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trulyaroyaljem - 2015-01-29 1:28 PM mruggles - 2015-01-28 9:32 AM here are ours.....the red (reno aka fat dog) one i got when he was almost 2(i think) hes 7 now (i think) and the blue one wil be 2 this fall..... her name is biscuit...very smart dogs....but she is a hoarder and part pack rat (anything she gets her mouth on she packs in and stashes it in her kennel and then she destroys it, socks boots hats gloves i have even found a crap load of change in her house)
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| mruggles - 2015-01-28 2:29 PM
trulyaroyaljem - 2015-01-29 1:28 PM mruggles - 2015-01-28 9:32 AM here are ours.....the red (reno aka fat dog) one i got when he was almost 2(i think) hes 7 now (i think) and the blue one wil be 2 this fall..... her name is biscuit...very smart dogs....but she is a hoarder and part pack rat (anything she gets her mouth on she packs in and stashes it in her kennel and then she destroys it, socks boots hats gloves i have even found a crap load of change in her house)
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | trulyaroyaljem - 2015-01-29 1:33 PM mruggles - 2015-01-28 2:29 PM trulyaroyaljem - 2015-01-29 1:28 PM mruggles - 2015-01-28 9:32 AM here are ours.....the red (reno aka fat dog) one i got when he was almost 2(i think) hes 7 now (i think) and the blue one wil be 2 this fall..... her name is biscuit...very smart dogs....but she is a hoarder and part pack rat (anything she gets her mouth on she packs in and stashes it in her kennel and then she destroys it, socks boots hats gloves i have even found a crap load of change in her house)
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Location: Pacific Northwest | We have two, Roper (8) and Ty (2), and my brother has Ty's half brother.
Ty was a bit more difficult to train than Roper, but still not all that bad. It took him awhile to learn he needed to come when called immediately and he didn't stop hiking his leg on things in the house until he was neutered. Other than that, they've all been great. They love going for rides, they all get along with other dogs and cats, and none of them try to chase livestock.
ETA they are very protective of the truck, I think that's the only situation where they would bite someone. They bark when people show up at the house, but they stop once we let them inside. Roper and my brother's dog like people, Ty is a lot shyer about strangers. He usually won't walk up to someone he doesn't know UNLESS they start petting another dog, then he can't resist because he wants attention haha.
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| Here is my Tucker, he is 8 this year and is right at 14 inches. He stays right on my heels where ever I go- no leash ever needed. He is truly one of those dogs that will not leave my side. He is just that way, I did not train him. Well, I kind of trained him as I spoiled him rotten as a baby- we had 4 big dogs so I hand fed him, made sure he did not get stepped on, babied the mess of of him. He is great to travel with because I never have to worry about him wandering off. He WILL NOT socialize with anyone outside our family- is not agressive but does not like strangers. He hides behind me if someone tries to pet him. He is very smart, understands commands without being taught.
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Location: Kansas | I've had Tuffy since he was a puppy and he has never been any trouble. Figured out potty training really quickly, loves to go to rodeos with me but he doesn't like to sit in the bleachers during the perf because its too loud, he'll stay in the house a full 8-9 hours without tearing anything up or any accidents, he barks when anyone comes down our driveway or my boyfriend's driveway so he is a good alarm dog, and he is super friendly to kids. My youngest brother showed him in 4-H when Tuffy was not quite a year old and they won agility, got a red in obedience because Tuffy turned in a circle during the long down (I accidentally let him spot me hiding behind the bleachers so its my fault) but did really well for Tuffy not being Brett's dog and only having a few training sessions with him before the fair.
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Location: Gainesville, TX | My sister raises these dogs and has bred a couple champions. Most of hers are toys but a few make the mini mark. She's supposed to have a litter available any day. She has a facebook page. Ridin with Western Aussies. She has a couple merle females and a couple blue eyed tris including a blue eyed male black tri and a blue eyed red tri male. They are sweet dogs. Usually great with families. They do tend to bark a bit.
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Location: MD | Here for the Party - 2015-01-28 3:15 PM
does anyone have aggressive issues with theirs? MY dog is great he is about a year and a half old. Away from home he is good and gets along with everybody. but if someone new comes to our house he barks and barks, we are out of ideas on what to do. He is barking and looks terrified of the new people he won't even get close to them. Anyone have any ideas on how to help with this? We are so lost on ideas he is actutally at doggy daycare today just to be around new people
mine was getting pretty aggressive when he was two and we got him fixed. It was aggressive with other large-ish dogs especially if they are male. Most of it subsided after that but he's still timid of strangers at home. I think it's something to do with "protecting" the family. I always keep a strict eye on him especially at home when we have lots of people he doesn't always recognize coming in and out. but get him out to a barrel race and he's belly up for anyone that is looking in his direction hoping for some pets!
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Here for the Party - 2015-01-28 12:15 PM
does anyone have aggressive issues with theirs? MY dog is great he is about a year and a half old. Away from home he is good and gets along with everybody. but if someone new comes to our house he barks and barks, we are out of ideas on what to do. He is barking and looks terrified of the new people he won't even get close to them. Anyone have any ideas on how to help with this? We are so lost on ideas he is actutally at doggy daycare today just to be around new people
Both mine can be. My blue merle female...that is HER truck. I am HER person...my horses are HERS. And my red tri male, well he doesn't like dogs or people for that matter. I love them both, but wouldn't trust them really. But I also have had mine since they were pups. They way they are socialized from when they are young is important |
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Location: Oz, Kansas | Here's my girl Zoey. She's very timid & really doesn't care to meet new people. She won't growl or show aggression she will just hide between my legs. That fat dog in the background is her annoying older brother that she nags at every day. We used to take her with us to barrel races but it was just too uncomfortable for her with all the strangers. Her biggest quirk is that she's afraid of the blower on the wood furnace in the garage & I have to go outside & find her to bring her in at night. Which really sucks when the weather is bad.
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Location: Where I am happiest | Here for the Party - 2015-01-28 2:15 PM
does anyone have aggressive issues with theirs? MY dog is great he is about a year and a half old. Away from home he is good and gets along with everybody. but if someone new comes to our house he barks and barks, we are out of ideas on what to do. He is barking and looks terrified of the new people he won't even get close to them. Anyone have any ideas on how to help with this? We are so lost on ideas he is actutally at doggy daycare today just to be around new people
That is a typical trait of the breed. I have 4 toy and mini aussies. My male doesnt mind new people, he thinks everybody is his friend. However, all 3 of my females dont care for new people at all. The one will settle down in a few minutes, but 2 I have to put up when new people come over and if the "strangers" come in the house, they will just go vacate to the bedroom. 1 has been known to nip at strangers and oddly, she is the smallest and a real lap dog and very lovey to us. They are great away from home, but in their domaign they dont take to strangers at all. I actually am glad about it! Nobody can come here without my knowing it and nobody will get on the property with ill intent. If you want a dog to love everybody, the aussie's typically are not your breed. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | ThreeCorners - 2015-03-03 7:50 PM
Here for the Party - 2015-01-28 2:15 PM
does anyone have aggressive issues with theirs? MY dog is great he is about a year and a half old. Away from home he is good and gets along with everybody. but if someone new comes to our house he barks and barks, we are out of ideas on what to do. He is barking and looks terrified of the new people he won't even get close to them. Anyone have any ideas on how to help with this? We are so lost on ideas he is actutally at doggy daycare today just to be around new people
That is a typical trait of the breed. I have 4 toy and mini aussies. My male doesnt mind new people, he thinks everybody is his friend. However, all 3 of my females dont care for new people at all. The one will settle down in a few minutes, but 2 I have to put up when new people come over and if the "strangers" come in the house, they will just go vacate to the bedroom. 1 has been known to nip at strangers and oddly, she is the smallest and a real lap dog and very lovey to us. They are great away from home, but in their domaign they dont take to strangers at all. I actually am glad about it! Nobody can come here without my knowing it and nobody will get on the property with ill intent. If you want a dog to love everybody, the aussie's typically are not your breed.
My 2 minis are very protective over me, my house, and my truck. If they are in my truck, you better not reach your hand in, or you will get bit. But that's how I've trained them...I've trained off the their natural protectiveness. I live alone, haul alone a lot. I want that extra security. My male is sketchy when you first meet him, He's standoffish, and if the new person turns to walk, he will go after their heels. That I am trying to break him off. My female knows that unless some stranger is reaching in my truck or pulls up, not to do anything unless I ask her too.
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Location: The edge of no where | QH<3er - 2015-03-04 9:00 AM ThreeCorners - 2015-03-03 7:50 PM Here for the Party - 2015-01-28 2:15 PM
does anyone have aggressive issues with theirs? MY dog is great he is about a year and a half old. Away from home he is good and gets along with everybody. but if someone new comes to our house he barks and barks, we are out of ideas on what to do. He is barking and looks terrified of the new people he won't even get close to them. Anyone have any ideas on how to help with this? We are so lost on ideas he is actutally at doggy daycare today just to be around new people That is a typical trait of the breed. I have 4 toy and mini aussies. My male doesnt mind new people, he thinks everybody is his friend. However, all 3 of my females dont care for new people at all. The one will settle down in a few minutes, but 2 I have to put up when new people come over and if the "strangers" come in the house, they will just go vacate to the bedroom. 1 has been known to nip at strangers and oddly, she is the smallest and a real lap dog and very lovey to us. They are great away from home, but in their domaign they dont take to strangers at all. I actually am glad about it! Nobody can come here without my knowing it and nobody will get on the property with ill intent. If you want a dog to love everybody, the aussie's typically are not your breed. My 2 minis are very protective over me, my house, and my truck. If they are in my truck, you better not reach your hand in, or you will get bit. But that's how I've trained them...I've trained off the their natural protectiveness. I live alone, haul alone a lot. I want that extra security. My male is sketchy when you first meet him, He's standoffish, and if the new person turns to walk, he will go after their heels. That I am trying to break him off. My female knows that unless some stranger is reaching in my truck or pulls up, not to do anything unless I ask her too.
I have a 13 lbs male that is just rotten. He dearly loves me....but has no use for the rest of the world and will bite fingers (or whatever he can get to) if someone gets too close to me quickly. He wasn't well socialized as a young dog. He was about 4 when I rescued him. It took me 3 days to be able to touch him, he probably 9ish? now and I really don't see him changing. We just laugh at him and let him be. He is fixed, he's just extremely protective and distrustful of anyone he doesn't know. He's a mess! The others that I've had are standoffish unless you're one of their people, I do think that's just the breed... He's the only one that is really pretty aggressive. |
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Location: Middle of No Where | Here is my little girl "A Calista Gypsy" She was supposed to be a mini but stayed the size of a toy. So animated and full of life but very trainable.
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Location: stalking Gail... | Here are my mini and toy fur-kids. My Christmas card this year. :)
The only non-mini is Stella. She is 1/2 husky and 1/2 standard aussie...
if anyone remembers our search for Hawkeye...she was an 'oops' litter before hawkeye went missing. his owner wanted us to have one of his puppies for all we did trying to find him.
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