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jack_&_charli 
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 Posted: 11 January 2006 at 4:29pm |
sorry about the size guys! 
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lenabeanz
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Posted: 18 January 2006 at 7:58pm |
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Well we have just brough a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy off a breeder in Hawkes Bay - Awesome dogs and grow about the same size as Lab's.
When you buy off a breeder you usually enquire before the puppy is born and explain your circumstances (kids, work, money etc) and they pick the best puppy for you, took me 2 litters to get mine and she is great with Arna. Only thing we have found is when puppy gets excited she jumps up on Arna - only playing but gives Arna a fright, but the lil cheeky girl knows how to tell Binti off and she listens!!
And do LOTS of research on the breed and also I recommend Puppy Pre-School (vet's usually have something) or Obediance course - especially with kids.
Sorry for the Novel!!
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nikkitheknitter
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Posted: 18 January 2006 at 9:39pm |
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Oooo I only just saw the pics of Clyde, Vanessa. He's absolutely gorgeous!!! (And I don't even like animals that much)
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jack_&_charli
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Posted: 19 January 2006 at 9:27am |
he is isn't he!  the breeder we got him from has a litter due on valentines day....still trying to convince dean that clyde needs his bonnie! 
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preggy_sunflower
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Posted: 19 January 2006 at 10:27am |
Ooooh, he's lovely!! I just adore big dogs - we had German Shepherds when I was growing up and they were amazing  Love them and would highly recommend them, I also love Retreivers and Labs. Alas we can never have one as my partner and step daughter are both allergic 
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jack_&_charli
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Posted: 20 January 2006 at 8:53am |
aww clare that sucks! 
i love german shephards also. my parents breed them and have 5 now!! they are sooooo good with jack, especially murphy. he's not too good with strangers as he's had some health probs but he's always the first to be there when jack starts crying! i would never hesitate to leave them all with jack as i know he'd be well taken care of.
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lizzle
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Posted: 20 January 2006 at 9:23am |
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Thanks everyone for the advice. I erally want to get the perfect dog for us. I hate the thought of later having to "send it to live on the farm" because we can't handle it, or it's not suitable, ick.
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newmum
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Posted: 20 January 2006 at 9:37am |
my hubby has decided as soon as we are in our own place (that will be sometime later this year hopefully...) we are getting a German Shepard. He has wanted one all his life. hmmmmmmm, I'm not to sure because it is me who will have to look after it, hehehehe. I love doggies but I find cats so much easier
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Popsicle
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Posted: 20 January 2006 at 4:36pm |
Clyde is just gorgeous. I am a labrador/golden retriever sort of girl. We had a lab but unfortunately had to be put to sleep with kidney failure when he was 3. I'm positive that our daughter is the reincarnation of him because she just loves dogs, everything is 'woof woof' - even guinea pigs and my parents have a lovely natured little beagle and she follows it round everywhere. We'll get another dog too at some point and you can bet your bottom dollar it will be a lab or retriever. Lovely faces, lovely natures, boisterous and playful - just what growing, energetic kids need!
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Posted: 21 January 2006 at 12:16pm |
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we have a german shep who is great with kids tends to forget he has a tail and sometime knocks over the smaller ones
Our Samoyed is great to but is a bit of hard work with all the brushing that HAS to be done and he is very "talkative"
we had a black lab who unfortunalty was hit by a car a year ago but she was so great with the boys they useed to sit on her and poke and prod at her when she had enuff she just got up and walked off.
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jack_&_charli
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Posted: 21 January 2006 at 2:17pm |
how exciting ana!! shame my parents didn't have any litters coming up this year
liz, maybe you should go to a dog show and have a look at the different breeds there are out there. we were at one this morning, unfortunately the competition was too tough for clyde
www.nzkc.co.nz
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jax
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Posted: 21 January 2006 at 6:45pm |
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Now that I think about it and have read over some of the recent posts, I think a German Shepherd would be quite a suitable dog for us, if we get one. I know hubby would like one eventually, but not until we are a bit more settled. We'd have to have a few less other pets as well I think, which is understandable.
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Posted: 22 January 2006 at 9:43am |
jax you can't go wrong with a german shephard  very loyal dogs and very protective without being 'over protective' if ya know what i mean
they are actually the most popular breed in nz and golden retrievers came in either 2nd or 3rd, labs were the other top breed. (2nd or 3rd)
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Posted: 22 January 2006 at 9:59am |
Well besides them being an all-round good dog, I reckon getting to know their temperament would be good for any future careers I might be considering... 
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james
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Posted: 22 January 2006 at 10:37am |
we had a g/s as kids and she was the best dog very protective of us and there is 4 of us she was the best family dog her name was cher my mum named her cher was verymuched love and looked back on as a loved family member we had too put her down years ago but if i was u i would get a g/s as they r great dogs i gonna get one for my boy when hes a bit older
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nikkitheknitter
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Posted: 22 January 2006 at 12:39pm |
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Ooo Jax, are you thinking of becoming a police woman??? Coooooool!!!
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Posted: 22 January 2006 at 1:32pm |
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Nikki, it is a definite possibility, was going to get my fitness on track for it this year until bubba came along - their requirements are quite strict and it takes a lot of training if you are not naturally fit. I have a few mates that are police officers, including one other chicky, and they love their jobs to bits. Have wanted to do it for quite some time, as I really respect what they do, but just have to wait for the right stage of my life as it is a really intense process to go through.
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Posted: 22 January 2006 at 9:41pm |
Yeah, I have a friend who is trying to get into police college this year I think. Although she's mega fit (damn competitive athletes) but has a knee injury that I think she is a bit worried about.
It would be cool. Just gotta make sure you don't get too cynical!
But awesome, if you do start training after baby we'll be here to spur you on! (though we will be sitting on our asses at our computers... but sweating along with you in spirit!)
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