Self-indulgent pet thread

[Cribynkle]

They're incredibly intelligent, far more so than other dogs. I still get surprised by just how clever they are - which in turn means they need a lot more attention and walks. They're not a dog for the house or the city or if you're inclined to just walk the dog around the park everyday. You have to change their routine, walks and what you do with them to stop them getting bored and unhappy. Aside from that and the stamina of a shire horse, they make great pets... they're just a bit TOO clever

Freakishly clever but sometimes quite literal, we had one when I was a kid. She was trained that she had to sit down at the side of the road when a car was going past. It wasn't a problem when we were walking her through the country lanes of Cornwall but anywhere more busy was out the question because she'd just sit down and refuse to budge if there was any traffic nearby

 

[CRI]

How have I never seen Guinea Pig Today?

 

[ddraig]

Out of interest were you specifically researching guinea pig costumes or did you stumble across them by accident?

(no way! I just looked it up and there are several places specialising in this niche of costume. There's also a site called Guinea Pig Today - Clearly I've been missing out)

pretty sure it was specifically

 

[lizzieloo]

 

[smmudge]

awww
I was never really a dog person til I met my friend's staffy, now when I see a pic I just want to rub their belly

 

[lizzieloo]

He's not really a staffy, he's a heinz (mostly english bull), but yeah, I used to actually be wary of bull type dogs.

 

[longdog]

A few pics from when Willow was a lot younger...

A comforting paw from Noodle.




Oscar joins in punch up time...




Just a puppeh.

 

[ButterPie]

I want a kitten! <stamps foot>

 

[ButterPie]

Damn rented house.

 

[smmudge]

He's not really a staffy, he's a heinz, but yeah, I used to actually be wary of bull type dogs.

yeah I didn't think he was a staffy, just reminded me of it! (and I don't know any other breeds!)

 

[scifisam]

CRI, the guinea pigs actually look like they're having a good old natter there.

 

[lizzieloo]

Hello ButterPie

FYI Dogs are far superior to cats get a couple

 

[sim667]

awww
I was never really a dog person til I met my friend's staffy, now when I see a pic I just want to rub their belly

I was the same until I went out with someone who had a staffie, now I lurv dogs...

Well I like the nature of bull terrier breeds, not so keen on more mental things like collies etc.

 

[Firky]

Freakishly clever but sometimes quite literal, we had one when I was a kid. She was trained that she had to sit down at the side of the road when a car was going past. It wasn't a problem when we were walking her through the country lanes of Cornwall but anywhere more busy was out the question because she'd just sit down and refuse to budge if there was any traffic nearby

Roosevelt—The Bi-Pedal, Off-Roading Border Collie


http://gizmodo.com/5904508/meet-rooseveltthe-bi+pedal-off+roading-border-collie/gallery/1

 

[Firky]

Dylan as a pup

And all grown up, he's a BIG collie now - weighs 5 stone and is about the same size and build as a large retriever. Got him from a farm for the price of a bottle of whisky

 

[QueenOfGoths]

We had a border collie when I was younger - Toby - they are such wonderful dogs

 

[TitanSound]

My nana had two. Lady and Katie. Lady was calm and gentle, Katie was batshit mad and crazy

 

[CRI]

Loving all these doggie shots!

 

[CRI]

CRI, the guinea pigs actually look like they're having a good old natter there.

I think the conversation was a bit "one sided" though!

 

[Bakunin]

Just a puppeh.

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Could he get Radio Luxembourg on those ears?

 

[mrs quoad]

IN PLZ!!11

She's now running up the damned catladder so fast that I'm having to ensure it's properly seated every other day or so. Like, full-on sprinting at it (from the bottom of the garden) then sprinting up it. If I'm quietly working on something / heavily concentrating on something she can scare the damned bejeezus out of me. THWACKTHWACKTHWACK MAOOOOOO

 

[Orang Utan]

You don't need to worry about cats like that!

 

[sim667]

IN PLZ!!11

She's now running up the damned catladder so fast that I'm having to ensure it's properly seated every other day or so. Like, full-on sprinting at it (from the bottom of the garden) then sprinting up it. If I'm quietly working on something / heavily concentrating on something she can scare the damned bejeezus out of me. THWACKTHWACKTHWACK MAOOOOOO

can you cable tie it down taught??

 

[mrs quoad]

can you cable tie it down taught??

It's got approx 6 TIGHT loops of string pulling it tightly in & down around a small outflow pipe. When she gives it a strong sideways blast it can come a bit loose, though.

 

[Looby]

I was looking through some puppy pictures of Albert earlier, I really miss having a puppy...



Now look at him



That was taken at a fun dog show. How did that handsome boy not win?!

 

[Looby]

Lucy's changed a bit too since she came to us in October.

 

[xes]

Doggies Doggies Doggies Doggies Doggies Doggies Doggies Doggies Doggies Doggies Doggies

 

[ddraig]

Doggies!

 

[hegley]

My dog likes to sit on my lap when I'm at my desk.

 

[hegley]