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We just got our newfie-lab, Clifford last week and are in love with him. He's a wonderful puppy. He's 9 weeks old and is quite a calm pup. He's definitely got some spunk in him when he wants to be playful, but mostly likes to be around the kids lying down wherever they're playing. He enjoys swimming in the lake and loves to be with other dogs. All around a wonderful adition to the family.
Posted: 8/21/2009 9:59:57 AM by Anonymous

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Bauzer the Miniboz is an absolutely wonderful dog. She is incredibly smart--at 10 weeks (her age at the time the enclosed picture was taken), she already knew all of the basic commands (sit, down, come, stay, off, drop it, leave it, look at me) and learned to ring bells on the door when she needs to go outside to piddle. She's extremely friendly with people and dogs alike, and is especially popular with people (everyone in the apartment complex and local PetCo knows her by name).

She is eager to please and loves to curl up with her pack leaders. She gets a lot of walks every day--probably around an hour total over the course of 3 to 4 walks. Each day, she goes through "Bauzerker" mode for 5 to 30 minutes, where she likes to run around the apartment as fast as she can, grabbing toys along the way. It's cute and non-destructive, though not always desirable if you're trying to relax at the time.

Bauzer is left alone in a crate sometimes during the day, even when we're around, to help her with separation anxiety (she had it when we got her, but doesn't usually whine at all when we leave anymore). Now at 13 weeks, she's perfectly fine in a crate all night long for 8 hours, rarely ever whining to let us know she has to go potty.

As for barking, she does it very rarely. Her bark is not at all squeaky. In fact, she sounds like a much bigger dog than she is (currently 8 pounds), with a deeper, throatier bark similar to a mastiff breed. If she barks at all during the course of the day, it's only during playtime.

Bauzer is a very balanced dog. My wife and I have both watched almost all of the Dog Whisperer series, and I've read all of his books. We apply Exercise, Discipline, and Affection in that order. It has allowed us to integrate this strong-willed little pup into our pack without any issues, and has lead her to become almost perfect!

Food and treats: We feed Bauzer dry food only. She is currently getting an organic dry food and loves it. Her treats are also usually her normal kibble, especially during training, to keep nutrition consistent. Sometimes, she'll get one of a couple special types of treats that are equally nutritious, and on heartworm medication day she gets wet food wrapped around the meds. She gets no scraps from the table, and therefore never begs.

Quirks! All dogs have them. Her main little quirk now is that she gets carsick. If we feed her within an hour of driving and drive on the terrible Massachusetts backroads, she gets sick to her stomach and sometimes throws up. We're trying to take her a little every day or two to help her get used to it. She also loves socks and shoes and is very persistent about it (she's never destroyed anything, but we don't want to encourage it), so we've taken to putting both beyond her reach.

All in all, Bauzer is honestly the best dog I've ever come across at this age. She's still a puppy, yet is a better, more balanced dog than almost any we meet in our walks or at the local pet stores. She's already been through puppy training, and was the best-in-class (and was even used as the example for other dogs by the trainer!). If you're willing to be consistent and can handle an intelligent, willful dog, the Miniboz is a perfect hybrid breed. They're hard to find, but if you can find someone breeding purebred Miniature Schnauzers with purebred Boston Terriers, you're in for a real treat.
Posted: 8/21/2009 9:59:19 AM by rshwayder

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We adopted a rescue borador last October. We already had three dogs at the time. In August 2009, he began to stop responding to simple commands and one day he snarled terribly at me. The following week without provocation, attacked our pom. The next day, we had to say goodbye to our beloved borador as we realised he had the capacity to be aggressive. The pom suffered two bites and is now nervous when all his other pals playfight. As a dog trainer and whisperer for over 25 years; it was a decision that broke our hearts. We knew after he snarled at me; his eyes, the stare, the sound, the dare.. I always said I couldn't keep a dog I was nervous of, so when he attacked our pom, it was the last straw. Until we lost our borador, we had a total of six dogs and he was their best friend until he decided he wanted to be the boss of me and them. So please understand a borador is not suitable around smaller dogs and will try to dominate. If they do snarl, back off, give him time to calm down but NEVER EVER EVER give the dog back to a rescue centre; for they will only pass the dog on to an unsuspecting member of the public where the dog could maim or kill or be savagely beaten by its new owner... that is why we took our vets advice; sad as it was and deeply broken hearted about our loss; it was in his best interest, our best interest and the publics' that we made the decision we did that day...

Do I miss him... oh God, yes... I miss his big tail, his mischevious behaviour, his funny and affectionate ways.. do I miss him growling at the others, waiting to pounce, the unpredictability.. the vet was right..

I do believe that dogs chose a leader when in a pack; but this only relates to dogs in a wild environment. At home, it's different, the dynamics are changed and the human is the leader of the pack, it's their rules that stand, not the dogs. The borador challenged me and paid the ultimate price..

We lay him to rest soon, we miss him, we loved him and we were with him till he took his last breath.. God bless him and all the animals in the world; especially those in countries where they are chosen to be somebody's dinner...
Posted: 8/18/2009 2:59:56 PM by Anonymous

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family dog, Rocky, is a wauzer. He has the greatest personality. He loves everyone A LOT! He is independent, but does like interaction with people as well. Rocky likes to relax most of the day, basking in the sun when it is possible, and after dinner he likes to play. Rocky can get into trouble from time to time. True to the nature of a terrier, he is a hunter. He likes to bring us birds and rodents. Other activities he enjoys is playing with other dogs, digging (for chipmunks), and swimming. He is a great family dog, and if all wauzers are like Rocky, I would recommend one for everyone.
Posted: 8/17/2009 7:54:49 AM by Anonymous

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Maddie is a year old doxiepoo. She has white soft curly hair is great with kids loves people and was very easily house broken. She is friendly to everyone and is the perfect dog!
Posted: 8/17/2009 7:54:18 AM by Anonymous

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I have found the Chusky to be a fantastic family member. A great mix if you have a active life style, and like the idea of having a dog that will take care of your family. I have found this mix to be extremly smart, funny, playful, yet at the same time protective of there family, and always on alert. If my dog thinks she hears something, she's checking it out.

This mix is a combination of a working breed, so they need to be stimulated mentaly, and the nonsporting Chow makes them not as phyicaly demanding as the purebred husky.

They do have a heavy dense double coat. Regular professional grooming is a must. They also don't tolerate the heat very well. I live in the south, so I don't recommend them for strickly outside dogs. Mine is a house dog only. She is quite spoiled to her air conditioner.
Posted: 8/17/2009 7:27:55 AM by cockatoo

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