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Can you all clarify these breed standards for me?
I was look on my local internet classified ads, at my local dog park, and in my local paper. I am trying to help my sister get a dog and she keeps trying to go for all these so-called new sizes of breeds. Its like she want a Australian Shepherd but she doesn't like how big they get so she saw an ad for a toy Australian Shepherd and got really excited then she saw all these other ads for tiny or toy breeds and I keep telling her they are nothing more then over-priced runts and anything that has a teacup stamp on it is a scam. She won't look at the AKC website because she thinks they just need to up-date there standards and they are bias, Blah Blah Blah... Anyway I asked her to let me ask you guys since I know a few of you are experts on certain breeds So please tell me is there such a thing as: Teacup / Toy Australian Shepherd Golden Parti-Yorkie A Parti-Yorkie Miniature Saint Bernard Rare white (registrable) Border collie Miniature Bulldog Thank you in advance I totally agree with you Rayven. I'm just trying to do all I can but in the end she has to make her own choice Expertise: I know breed standards I am trying to get outside opinions to prove my point. No need for you to be rude

Nope. All mutts. Except for the white collie, which I believe is a fault in the breed. And tell your sister she WILL get scammed by those runts BYBs call teacups and crap. Show her pictures of puppy mills, and such, and tell her BYBs are just that except on a smaller scale. Make sure to include graphic ones. Your sister(no offense) seems to be very gullible. And if they were to update the standards, most of the breed community would have to sign a petition and such. I'm not even sure if they can change standards. :S
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Australian shepherd vs collie?
[i'm referring to the standard collie -.- the rough/smooth, mainly the rough] i love dogs that need lots of exercise but i think those that are always urging you to play and jumping around you are over-the-top for me, so i think border collies and huskies are not of consideration. i really like collies because of their temperament, calm indoors but energetic outdoors. however, the coat has always been a trait that hinders me. i'm a real nature person and i'd be outside a LOT with my dog, and he/she might go through bushes and stuff. i'm just not sure i have the time to groom all that out everyday, unless that doesn't happen? i'm just partial to shorter haired dogs anyway. i really love the descriptions of an aussie, but i'm wondering if they have too much energy for our family? we have shitloads of fragile stuff in our house and too much exuberance [that labs have, which is why i'm ruling them out] won't really be tolerated by some of our family members. we would like a puppy that's easily housebroken, too, and i know both these breeds are. i'm honestly the only active member in our family because my dad will probably mainly run on the treadmill, but i'm sure all of us can take the dog out on bikes. i'll be walking the dog every day, when i'm home [which is most days], taking it to the park, on little hikes etc etc. i'm interested in casual agility and that disk/frisbee tossing sport for dogs. [not flyball] anyway, to make it short, just please list some pros and cons for both the breeds? i know all the facts, i would just really like some relatively un-biased opinions from experience. thanks, and we've never owned a dog before, but i've loved them all my life and have been researching and reading bout them since i could read. i interact with them whenever i can, with strays and other peoples' dogs. thanks, all. oh and, which one would you guys recommend for our family, not based off of your own preferences?

Collie: You can get a smooth coat. They still have a "double coat" that will need brushing, but not the long hair that tends to pick up burrs. Very smart breed and kind. Several are out and doing agility.....don't know about disc. I can't see one being as athletic, nor driven as an Aussie. Aussie: Generally, more athletic and driven...but not as much as the Border Collie (smart of you to scratch them off your list). There are some individuals that are much lower key than others and make great pets. I know a LOT of them. And training to "settle" always helps! It's all in picking the right pup from the right breeder (I recommend not looking at stockdog Aussies); the pup that doesn't jump up and down barking incessantly, but the quieter one that stands and observes first.
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ALL DOG TRAINERS AND BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS, I need your help with my agressive dog...please.?
Hi trainers and dog behavior specialists, I had just bought a neutered, male, standard Australian Shepherd who is now 9 months old and whose name is Epic. It has been 4 days now and he has settled into the house pretty nicely. He already knows basic obedience such as, sit and down etc. and he knows his place. He is very smart and listens well. He was very well socialized as a puppy and went to dog parks, shows and busy places and has NEVER shown aggressive behavior but since he has been at our house, ANY dog that enters is surprise attacked by Epic. We have a small dachshund that is eight; he is also not intact and is male. Epic has attacked him many times now with NO warning and it is much unexpected, you can never tell when the "fight" is going to happen. When he is outside away from the house is doesn't seem to occur or ever be in question to happen. We have gone for many walks with other dogs already and he has been great but when we enter the house to get a drink for the dogs; 10 min. to an hour or even the moment we get into the house he looks at the other dog with interest and kind of cocks his head and freezes. Then he lunges with a giant bounce latching onto the dog usually around the head and throat and not letting the other dog out of his grip he will shake his head vigorously and hold the other dog in one spot while still standing. He doesn't growl or bite over and over; it's just one bite and bam! Shaking and pushing the other dog. I don't understand this and I fear for my dachshund. He has attacked my dachshund and now my doxy has teeth marks welted into his side but he's OK now. The crime seen was very scary for me. Ferdie (my doxy) was just standing by his own kennel when Epic came prancing happily along and then stopped to look at Ferdie. He repeated the body language I explained above and just pounced on top of Ferdie taking him completely inside Epic's mouth. I ran over to them and lifted Epic totally off the ground when I realized Epic had my doxy completely inside his mouth! I shoved my finger into the side of Epic's mouth and my doxy went flying across the room knocking over a lamp and large table with a squeal! Epic started to bark franticly and tried to get towards my doxy again but I firmly yelled NO and removed him into his kennel. He did the same to my friend's male lab and my other friend’s female setter mix. I don't know what is going on? He gets three walks a day and plenty of attention and play. He's well behaved except around dogs in the house or at any other's house. He has many, many toys and chews. He's brushed and fed times meals everyday. He has tremendous amount of energy and has excessive jumping on new people and other dogs, especially little kids. He knows his boundaries inside the house and we teach him with praise not punishment, but some discipline is included. But we never hit him or hurt him. What could be going on. He is also protective over his bones and toys which also cause this behavior when other dogs approach him when there is a toy or bone near. Please help... Should we return him for the safety of our dachshund, or is there something we can do?

At first I was going to say it may be a prey instinct as he was going after a smaller animal - but then as you mentioned he does the same to animals his own size, it's not entirely prey drive, but it's definite you need to seek professional help. A behaviorist or trainer or even both. As a help before you get him to see a behaviorist - You mentioned he does the same thing just before he attacks - that's a sign to you. When you see him go into "that look" (the interest, cocking his head, freeze, etc), remove him from the situation immediately, before he winds up for an attack. Kennel him the instant you see that change in him - it's your warning, basically, that an attack is coming. And stopping it before it happens will 1) keep him calm, 2) prevent any more fights (provided you catch him before he attacks). Aside from that, my only suggestion is - there is a muzzle on the market that allows room for panting and drinking. If you are unable to keep watch (say you need to use the restroom, or whatever) put that on him so he cannot attack. Yes, he can still pounce, but not bite. Only keep it on him when you aren't there to watch him. It's not meant to be used at all times. Your other option is to kennel him when you aren't able to watch him. Hope this helps - get him seen and started training as soon as possible. Blessings
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Is software safe ?


n case you've forgotten, mechanical linkages have been holding throttles open for years--and far more often then on Toyotas. The safety concerns have been blown totally out of proportion to what they really are. Note that the media is in the rating business, not necessarily the unbiased truth business. As long as "Toyota Problems" attract an audience they will play this up. Once people get tired of hearing about it, it will die down, just like Ford and GM recalls are now page three news. Plus safety concerns about other Toyota models have been attached to the Prius. Let's examine the most popular ones: Floormats: Some folks put an aftermarket floor mat on top of the Toyota one. When they do, then it's possible for the mat to ride up and jam the accelerator pedal--pretty much like in any car. Sticky accelerator pedal: This affects only Toyotas made in North America that have parts from CTS. All Prius are made in Japan so they're not affected. In addition, Ford and GM also use the very same accelerator pedals CTS, so some of their cars have the same problems. Brakes: There are four braking systems on the Prius: 1. Regenerative brakes 2. Friction brakes 3. Engine brakes 4. Parking brakes Generally braking is done with regenerative braking. The friction brakes are used: A. When more braking force is required than the motors can provide. B. When any of the safety devices (TC, ABS, VSC, etc.) are activated. C. When the vehicle speed is under 7 mph. D. When a fault is detected in the regenerative braking system. E. When the battery has reached the maximum allowed SOC (state of charge). You have to really work at it to not be able to stop a Prius. Some Toyota's don't have the same throttle opening cut-off when the brakes are applied that the Prius does. Because the Prius has both friction and regenerative braking, it does have a different feel. When power brakes were first installed in cars, they had a different feel too and there were a lot of complaints about them at the time. Everyone eventually got used to the new feel and the complaints stopped. Out of the over a million Prius sold, there are about 200 brake complaints, mostly from new owners. This isn't a big percentage. A more rational look at the "problem" is here: http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/storm.html
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