Wives and the Stupid **** They Say/Do

[Rack Em]

lol to the bold.

I had heard I overpaid when I spread the word about her, she is a purebred with papers and her ma and dad pulled sled up in the U.P. for sport. She's a beaut.

I looked around at every adoption agency for a husky and couldn't find any, so I ponied up with a breeder. Huskies are the best, was always my dream dog.

Went back to a shelter and adopted a mutt as well.

We adopted ours in Houston. There are weirdly a lot of Huskies there (there are adoption agencies that just have Huskies), so it made sense to us when we go the DNA test back.

Sounds like you really got a great dog. That's great! I bet she sheds like it's her job though.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

We adopted ours in Houston. There are weirdly a lot of Huskies there (there are adoption agencies that just have Huskies), so it made sense to us when we go the DNA test back.

Sounds like you really got a great dog. That's great! I bet she sheds like it's her job though.

She sure does. I've already gone through a couple of vacuum cleaners in her 3 years haha

We talking about how much we bought our wives for in here?

haha Yep. You didn't know that we referred to wives as "huskies?"

 

[Rack Em]

She sure does. I've already gone through a couple of vacuum cleaners in her 3 years haha



haha Yep. You didn't know that we referred to wives as "huskies?"

ACamp’s mom wears husky size jeans

 

[IrishLion]

lol to the bold.

I had heard I overpaid when I spread the word about her, she is a purebred with papers and her ma and dad pulled sled up in the U.P. for sport. She's a beaut.

I looked around at every adoption agency for a husky and couldn't find any, so I ponied up with a breeder. Huskies are the best, was always my dream dog.

Went back to a shelter and adopted a mutt as well.

Maybe it’s the sled-dog lineage that drove the price. That would make sense to me.

We adopted ours in Houston. There are weirdly a lot of Huskies there (there are adoption agencies that just have Huskies), so it made sense to us when we go the DNA test back.

Sounds like you really got a great dog. That's great! I bet she sheds like it's her job though.

Huskies were actually overflowing rescue agencies there for a few years because of Game of Thrones, no joke. Everyone wanted a direwolf, not realizing that huskies are a lot of work to own.

She sure does. I've already gone through a couple of vacuum cleaners in her 3 years haha

We spent the cash on a nice Dyson just to deal with the husky hair lol.

 

[IrishLion]

I would like to note that my girl is 10 years old now, and that I’ll definitely be adopting/rescuing whenever we’re ready for a new pup in the future.

My wife grew up with huskies, so it was imperative that we find one for her... but knowing what I know now, I’ll go the rescue/adopt route.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Maybe it’s the sled-dog lineage that drove the price. That would make sense to me.



Huskies were actually overflowing rescue agencies there for a few years because of Game of Thrones, no joke. Everyone wanted a direwolf, not realizing that huskies are a lot of work to own.



We spent the cash on a nice Dyson just to deal with the husky hair lol.

No doubt man. I run her about 12 miles a week, her energy after work and being home all day is no joke. As cute as they are...They aren't couch pups lol

 

[IrishLion]

No doubt man. I run her about 12 miles a week, her energy after work and being home all day is no joke. As cute as they are...They aren't couch pups lol

My dog gets stressed out if she even just *thinks* she isn’t going out for some type of activity in the evening. If I get home and my wife is on the couch with the baby, and then I also sit down, the dog starts prancing around and trotting back-and-forth to the bowl where we keep her leash, like she’s letting me know that the couch is an unacceptable place to be and wants to remind me that there are things to do.

If I wait too long after that, she starts to do the husky talk thing.

 

[Irish#1]

Don't take this the wrong way, as all of the dogs we've owned over the years had papers and both of our Redbones are dual registered (UKC & AKC). Having said that, having papers is the last thing to think about when owning a dog. Papers offer no significant value to the dog unless you plan on showing or starting your own breeding program.

But this talk doesn't have a thing to do with Wives and the Stupid ***** They Say/do.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Don't take this the wrong way, as all of the dogs we've owned over the years had papers and both of our Redbones are dual registered (UKC & AKC). Having said that, having papers is the last thing to think about when owning a dog. Papers offer no significant value to the dog unless you plan on showing or starting your own breeding program.

But this talk doesn't have a thing to do with Wives and the Stupid ***** They Say/do.

My wife never runs the damn pooch. better?

 

[IrishLion]

Don't take this the wrong way, as all of the dogs we've owned over the years had papers and both of our Redbones are dual registered (UKC & AKC). Having said that, having papers is the last thing to think about when owning a dog. Papers offer no significant value to the dog unless you plan on showing or starting your own breeding program.

But this talk doesn't have a thing to do with Wives and the Stupid ***** They Say/do.

Idk, knowing that I got my husky from a reputable breeder and a good bloodline was important... too many horror stories in my area about breeders doing things the wrong way, and breeding/selling dogs with significant health issues for several generations.

 

[ACamp1900]

No doubt man. I run her about 12 miles a week, her energy after work and being home all day is no joke. As cute as they are...They aren't couch pups lol

My bullie hasn't ran 12 miles over the course of her entire life...

 

[Irish#1]

Idk, knowing that I got my husky from a reputable breeder and a good bloodline was important... too many horror stories in my area about breeders doing things the wrong way, and breeding/selling dogs with significant health issues for several generations.

Not questioning the breeder you bought from, but the papers don't guarantee anything unless you really understand not only the breed, but the specific bloodlines for that strain and then call owners going back 4-6 generations. Health issues and irregularities can skip multiple generations before showing up again. No doubt there are too many casual breeders out there that do it just for the money. That's one reason it's very difficult to find Golden Retriever's that can really hunt today.

I had a lady at work ask me about buying a Golden Retriever. Not being real familiar with the breed, I gave her some guidelines and questions to ask. She buys from this reputable breeder who has been selling GR's for a long time. After about a year and a half she's telling me about all of the money she's spent on the dog and now it has hip dysplasia and it's going to cost her a lot to get it fixed. Fast forward six months and she's excited because she's going to buy another GR. She tells me she's getting it from the same breeder. She got offended when I questioned her judgement and suggested the breeder shouldn't be breeding that pair because of the history. One of them or possibly both were passing along the defective gene.

The most important thing anyone can do is get the name of the vet(s) for the male and female and call the vet to get info on the pair. Then I would get names and numbers of previous customers from several litters and generations. Papers don't guarantee anything except that the dog is able to be registered.

We won every major show title with one of our Blueticks back in 1991. The dog was a real stud on the bench and in the field. Getting him ready to show, I would run him for 2-3 miles everyday, then put him in the pool to swim a mile. You could put him on the show bench and he would pose without moving a muscle for 10 minutes with no problem.

 

[MNIrishman]

Not questioning the breeder you bought from, but the papers don't guarantee anything unless you really understand not only the breed, but the specific bloodlines for that strain and then call owners going back 4-6 generations. Health issues and irregularities can skip multiple generations before showing up again. No doubt there are too many casual breeders out there that do it just for the money. That's one reason it's very difficult to find Golden Retriever's that can really hunt today.

I had a lady at work ask me about buying a Golden Retriever. Not being real familiar with the breed, I gave her some guidelines and questions to ask. She buys from this reputable breeder who has been selling GR's for a long time. After about a year and a half she's telling me about all of the money she's spent on the dog and now it has hip dysplasia and it's going to cost her a lot to get it fixed. Fast forward six months and she's excited because she's going to buy another GR. She tells me she's getting it from the same breeder. She got offended when I questioned her judgement and suggested the breeder shouldn't be breeding that pair because of the history. One of them or possibly both were passing along the defective gene.

The most important thing anyone can do is get the name of the vet(s) for the male and female and call the vet to get info on the pair. Then I would get names and numbers of previous customers from several litters and generations. Papers don't guarantee anything except that the dog is able to be registered.

We won every major show title with one of our Blueticks back in 1991. The dog was a real stud on the bench and in the field. Getting him ready to show, I would run him for 2-3 miles everyday, then put him in the pool to swim a mile. You could put him on the show bench and he would pose without moving a muscle for 10 minutes with no problem.

I've come to the belief that breeders selling dogs should be licensed. You should need to understand some issues with genetics and be willing to demonstrate a high quality of life for your dogs.

Not a big fan of gov't intervention in general but far, far too many unhealthy and unwanted dogs being created by irresponsible people.

 

[Irish#1]

I've come to the belief that breeders selling dogs should be licensed. You should need to understand some issues with genetics and be willing to demonstrate a high quality of life for your dogs.

Not a big fan of gov't intervention in general but far, far too many unhealthy and unwanted dogs being created by irresponsible people.

Being licensed would be a step in the right direction, but I doubt there would be enough inspectors to to breeders on their toes, especially puppy mills.

I wasn't really picking on Lion, but having experience in this area it hits my hot button once in a while.

Lion, if I came across the wrong way I apologize.

 

[Irish YJ]

I've come to the belief that breeders selling dogs should be licensed. You should need to understand some issues with genetics and be willing to demonstrate a high quality of life for your dogs.

Not a big fan of gov't intervention in general but far, far too many unhealthy and unwanted dogs being created by irresponsible people.

I wouldn't say government licensed, but certified and tracked by one of the reputable breeding orgs out there. The gov would just find a way to F things up and make it more expensive.

I know breeders in TN that are retired veterinarians and show folks. I've heard some real bad stuff when it comes to plain stupid breeders, and puppy mills. Like Irish#1 said, you have to do some work on your own. It would be nice to have some certs/history that are easily available to buyers.

 

[ACamp1900]

I have often wondered what lead to my bullie being sent to rescue... she was in great health, young enough (vet aged her about ~3 years when we got her), amazing temperament, had had a liter and was now fixed. Always wondered if she was a breeder's dog at some point...

 

[Irish YJ]

I have often wondered what lead to my bullie being sent to rescue... she was in great health, young enough (vet aged her about ~3 years when we got her), amazing temperament, had had a liter and was now fixed. Always wondered if she was a breeder's dog at some point...

Was the rescue able to provide any background, or contact info on the previous owners?

 

[ACamp1900]

Was the rescue able to provide any background, or contact info on the previous owners?

nope.

 

[ACamp1900]

Only things I can really figure:

-owner died/moved and friends/family wouldn't take the dog
-breeder who no longer had use for her (but then why not sell her??)
-simply got out and picked up without owner tracking her down (this one is a stretch, UND Mack can't walk 50 feet without having to rest)...

It gets me thinking at times...

 

[Irish YJ]

Only things I can really figure:

-owner died/moved and friends/family wouldn't take the dog
-breeder who no longer had use for her (but then why not sell her??)
-simply got out and picked up without owner tracking her down (this one is a stretch, UND Mack can't walk 50 feet without having to rest)...

It gets me thinking at times...

Demeanor/personality can tell you a lot, or so I'm told (when it comes to dogs retired from puppy mills). You may want to hit a board that specializes in your breed. Irish#1 may have some advice.

 

[Irish#1]

I wouldn't say government licensed, but certified and tracked by one of the reputable breeding orgs out there. The gov would just find a way to F things up and make it more expensive.

I know breeders in TN that are retired veterinarians and show folks. I've heard some real bad stuff when it comes to plain stupid breeders, and puppy mills. Like Irish#1 said, you have to do some work on your own. It would be nice to have some certs/history that are easily available to buyers.

AKC and UKC already have breeder registration programs, but it's used mostly for locating breeders in your area or if you're wanting a pup out of a certain strain.

Didn't know it at the time, but the Bluetick I mentioned was actually related to the Vols "Smokey".

 

[Irish YJ]

AKC and UKC already have breeder registration programs, but it's used mostly for locating breeders in your area or if you're wanting a pup out of a certain strain.

Didn't know it at the time, but the Bluetick I mentioned was actually related to the Vols "Smokey".

Do they certify, and track, or just "register".

That's really cool (your BT). Post a pic if you ever get a chance. My grandfather's neighbors down the gravel road back in the late 70s, raised BTs. They were some of the most "huntin" people I've ever known. My grandfather hated those dogs. They'd get out and get in his garden. He had a sling shot he used to shoot pellets or walnuts with lol.. When they had puppies on multiple occasions, i'd beg and beg for one. cutest things... Never happened. I already had a GS with some wolf in him, and a cat named "cripple".

 

[Irish#1]

Do they certify, and track, or just "register".

That's really cool (your BT). Post a pic if you ever get a chance. My grandfather's neighbors down the gravel road back in the late 70s, raised BTs. They were some of the most "huntin" people I've ever known. My grandfather hated those dogs. They'd get out and get in his garden. He had a sling shot he used to shoot pellets or walnuts with lol.. When they had puppies on multiple occasions, i'd beg and beg for one. cutest things... Never happened. I already had a GS with some wolf in him, and a cat named "cripple".

This pic was taken at the UKC World championships in Murfreesboro, TN in October 1991. There was a publisher there doing an "Encyclopedia of Dogs" book getting pics of the breed winners. He won the AKC & UKC "World Bluetick" show titles that year and just missed the overall title. It was down to him and a Black & Tan. Once the judge had narrowed it down to Dock and the B&T, it took her 15 minutes to finally decide. Indy Star did a big spread on him in the Sunday sports edition.

 

[Irish YJ]

great lookin dog.

I bet that's his "sexy come hither" pose

 

[Irish#1]

great lookin dog.

I bet that's his "sexy come hither" pose

When we bought him, he was about 10-12 weeks old. The guy had about 50 pups and let them out all at once. Got real lucky picking him out from all of those pups.

 

[Greenore]

This pic was taken at the UKC World championships in Murfreesboro, TN in October 1991. There was a publisher there doing an "Encyclopedia of Dogs" book getting pics of the breed winners. He won the AKC & UKC "World Bluetick" show titles that year and just missed the overall title. It was down to him and a Black & Tan. Once the judge had narrowed it down to Dock and the B&T, it took her 15 minutes to finally decide. Indy Star did a big spread on him in the Sunday sports edition.

Beautiful dog. I had the great opportunity to chase cougars through the mountains behind Blue Ticks and Redbones... amazing working dogs!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[Irish#1]

Beautiful dog. I had the great opportunity to chase cougars through the mountains behind Blue Ticks and Redbones... amazing working dogs!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

Funny you mentioned that. He was bred to hunt bear, cougars and wild boar's. He was supposed to go to the state of Washington with most of the other pups, but the guy that bought them was killed in an auto accident on the way to pick them up in Indiana.

 

[Bishop2b5]

Papers, background checks, talking to previous owners, and even looking into genetics don't always help. I did all that before I got my girl... even tried her out on a trial basis, but still was in for a surprise. After a few months she stopped rolling over, fetching, and obeying any commands. Started chewing everything up and barks incessantly, and she growls at me and threatens to bite. I'm stuck with her now after 8 years of marriage and a child.

And I've circled us back to the wives conversation.

 

[Irish YJ]

Papers, background checks, talking to previous owners, and even looking into genetics don't always help. I did all that before I got my girl... even tried her out on a trial basis, but still was in for a surprise. After a few months she stopped rolling over, fetching, and obeying any commands. Started chewing everything up and barks incessantly, and she growls at me and threatens to bite. I'm stuck with her now after 8 years of marriage and a child.

And I've circled us back to the wives conversation.

have you tried a shock collar.
crate training is underrated as well.

 

[Bishop2b5]

have you tried a shock collar.
crate training is underrated as well.

Good suggestions. I'll look into that... right after I buy more life insurance and hide my guitars.