WOW! Such great topics here.
Just to clarify-Tortise- I wasn't really looking for an attack type dog at all. More of a bark and growl type of thing.
I agree that you have to look at the individual dog, but having a breed(s) or mix in mind helps to narrow the field, which is why I asked...
It is Alas Babylon. I did a book report on it my sophomore year of high school. I found that book totally fascinating. Now I would LOVE to have an isolated island to retreat too.
All great points. I have owned many dogs over the years, mostly hounds, dalmations, chows (mixed) and german shepherds (mixed). I think that I am a decent dog owner (compared to the average Joe, probably better). We do our own obedience training and LOTS of socialization with our babies.
I...
Oh that is the sweetest story. I love to help out anyone/anything that is the "underdog" and those poor pit bulls sure get it.
A couple of years ago, someone threw their pit bull puppy off the 2nd street bridge in Louisville KY. A waitress working at one of the resturants on the river...
Oh, I really like pitbulls. I think that they get a bad rap. You see so many great ones in the shelters because everyone is scared of them. Good suggestion.
BTW- I am glad you are online tonight. :)
Hello Country Freedom. I am in Jeff too! have you been to the new rural king yet? I have gotten a couple of things there. Glad to know that I am not the only SS person in town!
We just lost a member of our pack-an ancient bassett hound. I would like to get another dog that may be more, shall we say, useful?
I would like a dog that can carry a good size pack, haul a small cart, guard property and my kids, if need be. Reasonably healthy (ie not prone to bloat, hip...
I will put a plug in for my home state of IN. :lol:
The southern part of the state are really beautiful-rolling farm land, rivers and forests. The central and northern parts have some nice spots, but a little flat for my taste.
The only natural disasters we typically have are small tornados...
I have a BOB that I keep in each car. My family of four, including our 3 dogs can live out of it for 3 days. It wont be pleasant, but doable. The supplies are in rolling duffle bags so we can take them with us.
At home, I have about a 8 month supply of food, water, and supplies (fuel...