What type of dog do you have?

[finn's mom]

Finn's the All American Huckleberry Finn. He's always up for an adventure, even if it's mischievous (especially so sometimes).

Freckles is the too-smart-for-her-own-good, hyper sensitive one.

Dudley is a lover AND a fighter, depending on who he's dealing with and what he's dealing with.

[k9krazee]

Mini - Worry Wart - She's extremely concerned about her family at all times. Extremly clingy and loves to please. Alll around good natured, easy going and serious for the most part. If you're mowing the lawn, she's right behind you. If you take her to the dog park, she's right behind you. If you're swimming at the lake, she's crying at the dock. If you're swimming in the pool, she's not too far away making sure everyone's okay. She gets nervous easily. She loves fish. Fish in fish tanks, in lakes, anything. They're her favorite, just like my dad, she adores him.

Kyra - The Spaz - She is something else. Loves to play ball and run around like a maniac. She's super smart and thinks allllll the time. She knows where every single toy of hers is at all times. She doesn't like strangers or other dogs. She doesn't like to come when she's called 3/4 of the time. She thinks she's 300lbs. The only dog I've met who masterbates constantly. She loves her Mini, and adored Shadow. She's 100% my mom's dog. She hates obeying orders. She never eats, gets cold too easily, likes to stick her little tongue up your nose and scream like there's no tomorrow. She's just a weird, weird, dog in general.

Micki - The Scrooge - He can be EXTREMELY cuddly when he wants to be. He often greets with nibbles to the ears and nose. He also is a growler. He'll growl at the vacuum, he'll growl if he's on the couch, he'll growl if you move in bed (he sleeps with brother Adam and he claims that Micki gets 3/4 of his full sized bed), he'll growl if you say hello to a kitty, but he's all talk. He also loves to bark and bark and bark. He'll bark when he's in the car at big trucks driving by, he'll bark to say hello if you're not paying attention, he'll bark when he wants his dinner, he'll bark to hear himself. The only downside really is that he has so many health problems, allergies, chronic lameness and ear problems. He loves to please though and loves to learn. And chasing/killing critters is his most favorite thing in the whole world. Besides riding on the Motorcycle or Quad.

Jack - The Challenge - He's dominant, pushy, talks back, can be extremely stubborn, won't talk to me in public, and thinks the world revolves around his pretty face. But is the love of my life. Sometimes I think he loves me as much as I love him. Like today, I got my Wisdom teeth out and he's been playing doctor all day. He won't leave me alone, won't even leave to go outside. He's MY dog. He's loveable, cuddable and likes to make me happy. He gets angry when I leave him (usually destroys my room or pees on my bed). He's a pest (will only play with toys other dogs have), and is Mini's bestest friend, she keeps him in line. He's a food-aholic who lives for food. He'll do things only because I want him to, like play fetch or go swimming. He loves to learn and loves agility. He has the most annoying bark in the world, and I think he continues to do it because everybody laughs when they hear it.

[Grace]

I don't have a dog, but I'm loving this topic!!

Thanks, Nicole for starting it, and to everyone else for the fun afternoon.

[pitc9]

Jack - He has the most annoying bark in the world, and I think he continues to do it because everybody laughs when they hear it.

Oh come on! I LOVE his bark! It's one of a kind!
And just WHAT does Kyra do constantly?

[Husky_mom]

Oh come on! I LOVE his bark! It's one of a kind!
And just WHAT does Kyra do constantly?

LOL... I was just like you on that one....LOL...

and I would love to hear Jack´s bark

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh come on! I LOVE his bark! It's one of a kind!
And just WHAT does Kyra do constantly?

Okay, now I am really curious to hear Jack bark.

Haha, Ginger has a Mr. Humpy, which she uses most evenings. We were babysitting a friend's dogs and Ginger taught Kodi how to use Mr. Humpy. Fortunately Kodi's mom thought it was funny.

[Husky_mom]

well my two are so opposite...

Ninja: is so dominant but yet so calm, she has her phases.... she barely barely makes a sound other than barking at strangers whereas they are dogs or people and whinning to kids playing outside.... even she chases her tail and nips at it while barking I think she gets overexcited....she´s always guarding, she´s our centinel.... and she´s sooooo into food...

China: well..... China is so submissive but also very sweet... if you make a sudden movement she´lll flip out and run for her life.... she´s like yes i wanna play but not to rough I get scared...even she´s so nervous all the pups she has produced have been so well tempered... she´s a talker... she´ll howl and rooo at anything anytime everytime.... she loves ball so much she has the mission to destroy them all LOL.... and she´s my houdini, she´ll slip into the tiniest hole and squeeze herself to the other side...

[Freedom]

Great topic, Nicole!

Sugar mostly just wants petting. She can never have enough petting.

Lacey is all fun. When's the next ball game, what are we doing next, where can we go.

Marlin feels someone HAS to be in control at ALL times and usually that someone is him. Hence his nickname, General Patton. He is just SO bossy! If we are all outside (now the weather is nice) and he decides to come in, EVERYONE, me, dad and dogs, MUST come in NOW.

Ozzy is such a gentleman. As long as he knows where I'm at, he is happy.

They are all velcro dogs, but that is due to them being bichons. Lacey is glued to me, the others are alright as much as 6 feet away from me.

[k9krazee]

Oh come on! I LOVE his bark! It's one of a kind!
And just WHAT does Kyra do constantly?

Haha, I'll get a video for those of you that haven't heard it. It's unique, Kimmy or her sister Jenn will tell you....it's definitely recognizable in a dog park full of other dogs!

And Kyra, hahah, yep, you read it right. She doesn't hump things, well except Jasper's head, just likes to suck on herself. Every single night before bed, I'm not even kidding.

[Taz_Zoee]

Zoee is a smart dog, but will only show it when she wants to. She loves to swim (at grandmas house) and be outside guarding our backyard from squirrels and birds. However, she won't shut up (maybe she gets that from me). She barks if she hears another dog bark, or if she hears the jingling of keys (I think she thinks it's another dogs tags), or if she sees anyone out the front door in our court, or at any strange sound.
She is my shadow when I'm home or we are out with her at the park or wherever. I guess she gets enough of Daddy since he's home with her all day.
But she is a cuddler too. She will lay as close to you as possible (if not ON you) on the couch or the bed. She is very happy to see us when we get home, she does the butt waggle and turns herself into a c shape.
Well, I could go on and on about my baby girl all afternoon, so I'll just stop right there.

[Nita]

Puppa, our oldest, was born blind. We were told she would not live very long. She is 12 years old and she RULES! Tells everyone what to do.
She is a lab mix.
George and Honey are litter mates. George is the lover. Honey is a hunter. If she had a web page it would be I hate squirrels.com. The are both creatures of habit and like everything to stay the same. They are lab/chow/whatever mix.

[Glacier]

This could be a very long post......

Muskwa is an alpha dog..not in way most people think an alpha is, but in the way one truly should be. He is extremely dominant without an ounce of aggression. He has never been in a fight. He never has to use force to prove he is the boss dog. Other dogs, even ones he's never met, instantly know Muskwa is in charge and rarely question it.

Bandit is a grumpy old man...picture the two old guys from the Muppets who sat in the balcony and complained. That's my Bandit. He was a grumpy old man dog even when he was a youngster. He's always grumbling and yakking about something. Every time Tehya gets near him, he stomps off growling about annoying puppies under his breath!

Earle is a sensitive soul, a worrier, a caretaker. Often the first sign of an injury or infection in another dog is Earle's obsessive need to lick the area for his friend. He will lay beside ill dogs and comfort them. He does everything he can to calm Pingo when her storm phobia kicks in and he is more effective for her than any drug we've tried. Earle is prone to depression, especially when Stuart is away. No dog is more joyful at the return of his people than Earle!

Tehya is a superstar, a flirt, a tomboy. The pretty, smart girl in high school that you really wanted to hate, but she was just too nice....that's Tehya. She loves to be the centre of attention. She's always happy. She's friendly and outgoing, even to the dogs who would rather she wasn't! She's up for anything, anytime. Smart as a whip and eager to please.

Chase is the dumb jock dog. He's a great sled dog, will pull all day, but he couldn't lead a team home if all our lives depended on it. He's sweet and affectionate, but dumb as a stick. Somedays it is truly amazing that Chase remembers to breath on his own!

Goldie is self-protective. She really wants to be friendly and relaxed, but her history keeps her guard up. Once she trusts you though, she trusts completely. Getting through her defenses takes awhile, but it's worth the effort.

Heyoka is well named. His name means clown who teaches in Sioux and that's what he is. He is a clown and he is full of lessons, if you take the time to listen to him.

To be continued....

[Pam]

If she is playing with Buddy and he's getting too rough, she'll yelp and jump up holding a paw up and walk to me for sympathy (with no limp) and holds her paw up again, and sometimes she forget's and hold up the wrong paw.

LOL! LOL! LOL! I would love to see a video of that. Sierra you are a silly, silly girl and mama is onto you!

[Glacier]

Chum has ADHD. He's always moving, always talking, he starts trouble then backs out and watches the chaos. He can't focus on anything for more than a few seconds. He's scatterbrained. Catch him in a still moment and he's loving, friendly, and gentle. Dont' touch his paws...he has issues.

Deuce is my wild child, my rebel without a cause. He wants to be friends; he wants attention, but he has no idea how to do that in an appropriate manner.

Pacer is the shy kid everybody picked on in grade school. He wants desperately to be friends, but he's shy and lacks social skills. He's an easy target. He is also grateful to his core and unfailing loyal to those of any species who show him kindness and acceptance.

Pingo is quirky with a tendancy toward being a klepto. If something is missing in the yard, it's in her house. She hordes toys, recycling, gloves, bones, anything she can drag off. She's protective of her territory and would prefer no one ever come up our driveway without her express permission. She's obsessive about her tennis balls and their whereabouts. She may not want to play, but she knows where all her toys are at all times. She is gifted with great trail sense. If Pingo won't cross ice, refuses a command, there is a reason. She is not just being stubborn, she's saving us from trouble.

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[Glacier]

Paxil is my anti-depressant. She's a lover. Full of cuddles and licks. She can't get close enough to those she loves. She's the smartest dog I've ever met. She's unfailing, reliable beyond words, and would without question, do anything I asked of her. She's also 14 and showing her age more every day. I have no idea what I'm going to do without her, both as my companion and as my lead dog.

Sleet is so smart she's neurotic. She's very, very bright, but she does not adapt well to change. Move the furniture and she can no longer find her bed. Put a box in her usual path to the door and she suddenly can't get outside. She's been retired for three years, but in her heart, she's still a sled dog and still the best lead dog God ever made. If I asked, she'd still try.

Pirate is grateful and a little worried that she's going to loose it all. She protects her food dish as though she is worried there won't be more tomorrow night. She guards her little blanket and her spot by the door like it was a treasure. She takes great delight in little romp around the yard when her hips feel good and even more in being allowed inside when she's done playing. She's funny without meaning to be and has become my white shadow.

Raven is, well, Raven is the obnoxious boss who likes to change the rules without warning. She rules her territory with an iron paw. In her pen, you play by her rules or she will beat you into submission! She's also so happy that you just want to tell her to get a grip somedays. She loud, noisy and bossy. The Raven Scream can be heard for miles. It's deafening and always means she's happy, excited or waiting for dinner!