dog appreciation thread

badabing106

they really are lovely creatures. I want one

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”

― Josh Billings

“Dogs are minor angels, and I don't mean that facetiously. They love unconditionally, forgive immediately, are the truest of friends, willing to do anything that makes us happy, etcetera. If we attributed some of those qualities to a person we would say they are special. If they had ALL of them, we would call them angelic. But because it's "only" a dog, we dismiss them as sweet or funny but little more. However when you think about it, what are the things that we most like in another human being? Many times those qualities are seen in our dogs every single day-- we're just so used to them that we pay no attention.”

― Jonathan Carroll

Sir Osis of Liver.

I have two 16 year old rescued mongrels.
Love the smelly fcukers.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

My lovely 14 year old rough collie died last week. I miss her so much; she was such a special dog.

the evasion_kid

"the more i learn about people the more i like my dog" - twain

The Backwards Man

"His legs were way too long
And he was awkward as could be
He wasn’t much to look at
But he looked alright to me"

- Dolly Parton

charlietheminxx

So many of them aren't treated with the love they deserve, it breaks my heart. They're better than people most of the time.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished. Dean Koontz



Every dog has his day, but a dog with no tail has a week-end. Anon.

KERSPLAT!

Absolutely love dogs, though my circumstances at the moment don't allow me to have one unfortunately.

Watched this video a few years ago, very sad. Shows just how much a man/woman can love an animal, such emotion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byA3JAdqPQk

LETHAL LADY

A song about dogs written by a man named Cat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWT2qHVftGk

maryfred

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Absolutely love dogs, though my circumstances at the moment don't allow me to have one unfortunately.

Watched this video a few years ago, very sad. Shows just how much a man/woman can love an animal, such emotion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byA3JAdqPQk

He also read it on the Terry Wogan show years ago. Saw a clip of it only last week for the first time. I was in bits by the end

MadDog76

Dogs are the best!!!

Banjo String

Here's my dog, she's a poodle/cocker spaniel cross called lulu, and she truly is a character.

I can't imagine life without her now, never a dull moment.

Dirty Dingus McGee

badabing106 wrote: »

they really are lovely creatures. I want one

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”

― Josh Billings

Not sure about that. Licking your balls constantly is the ultimate display of self love that very few creatures could ever accomplish.

magentis

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

Not sure about that. Licking your balls constantly is the ultimate display of self love that very few creatures could ever accomplish.

Jealous much?

The Backwards Man

Banjo String wrote: »

Here's my dog, she's a poodle/cocker spaniel cross called lulu, and she truly is a character.

I can't imagine life without her now, never a dull moment.

They always say dogs look like their owners, but there's no way in hell you're as cute as that wee lady:P

Dirty Dingus McGee

magentis wrote: »

Jealous much?

Absolutely.

Banjo String

Banjo String wrote: »

Here's my dog, she's a poodle/cocker spaniel cross called lulu, and she truly is a character.

I can't imagine life without her now, never a dull moment.

The Backwards Man wrote: »

They always say dogs look like their owners, but there's no way in hell you're as cute as that wee lady:P

This is her as of five minutes ago shes just back from the groomer yesterday, she needed the all over due to her two coats matting (her adult coat coming up through her puppy coat)

The pic with the ham on the kitchen floor is actually her awaiting my command to eat it. I can throw treats etc on the ground and she will not eat as much as a morsel without me clicking my fingers to give her the go-ahead, She's gas!


https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/320xq90/r/905/THuH46.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/320xq90/r/903/XVDZzF.jpg

The Backwards Man

Banjo String wrote: »

This is her as of five minutes ago shes just back from the groomer yesterday, she needed the all over due to her two coats matting (her adult coat coming up through her puppy coat)

The pic with the ham on the kitchen floor is actually her awaiting my command to eat it. I can throw treats etc on the ground and she will not eat as much as a morsel without me clicking my fingers to give her the go-ahead, She's gas!


https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/320xq90/r/905/THuH46.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/320xq90/r/903/XVDZzF.jpg

She probably thinks it's hardly worth the effort for all the wee bit she's getting.:pac:

Vinculus

\m/ CAT'S RULE \m/

P1nkSheep

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Absolutely love dogs, though my circumstances at the moment don't allow me to have one unfortunately.

Watched this video a few years ago, very sad. Shows just how much a man/woman can love an animal, such emotion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byA3JAdqPQk

My goodness that had me in tears!

I adore my dog. Shes in her bed (well, her upstairs 'bed' is a memory foam ct out for her arthritis) which is on the floor of my bed right now. I expect she'll be on my bed come the morning though.

She learnt a new trick tonight - she will quite happily let my cats eat treats balanced on her head - she gets a small treat herself after mind! Such a gentle little soul.

Specialun

Here is my one...shes 4 and she is the coolest ever..ever..everrrrr

Hammer89

They're needy and have the common sense of Forrest Gump, but beyond that, dogs are flawless creatures who put humans to shame for the most part. That second quote in OP's post is beautiful. Even when they f*ck up and knock the bin over to get access to curry chips, like our shi-tzu did this morning, they're instantly forgiven because it's impossible to hate something which loves you so much.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5

My childhood dog died during the year, scruffy little terrier, thick as two short planks, tendency to try and eat things bigger than her head (had to remove a ham bone with pliers once) and once managed to lock herself in the bathroom. She was the absolute spitting image of Nick Nolte.

One of the most good natured dogs ever. Put up with a lot of being dressed up in dolls' clothes and things like that when my siblings and I were kids, never a bite and we deserved plenty. Some deep instinct to chase cats was there and she was good at it, used to regularly catch kittens or older/sick cats, but then she'd just carry them around for a while and drop them so she could chase them again.

Miss that bitch, outlasted human relationships too numerous to mention. RIP Poppy you mad dumb eejit

Robsweezie

wow. much thread. very dog. so love.

shakencat

I've two dogs, love them to bits

Noodles81

Dogs are angels. Nothing puts a bigger smile on my face than when my dog dances around when I say "walk" or when I put on my runners.

Food, water, walks, warmth and pettings are all they ask for. In return they are loyal, loving, protective and my one is also the most accomplished guilt tripper I have ever met. She has me wrapped around her paw big time.

I just wished they lived longer though.

sheils

Over a stone of silliness my 3 1/2 month old sheepdog puppy bless her has eaten most of a couch, extractor bit of tumble dryer, wellies, slippers, and a bit of a radio and still with that cute look in her eye makes me get her treats every time I go shopping my little Luppy - She is a plump puppy so this is her nickname

DeltaWhite

I love dogs more than I love people

This is my pup

And this is her going "oh mooooom, you're so funny"

She's the bestest.

She was found on the side of a busy road where she had been dumped out if a car. She was very obviously loved before because she's so affectionate. She is petrified of everything and has abandonment issues, she has a bark on her though so if another dog runs towards her her tail goes all waggly cos she thinks "oh yay playtime" but she'll bark and be all like "oh no he might bite me".

She's sick at the moment and hasn't been allowed to eat today and she was in my mam and dads and they're all upset that they couldn't giver her food and they think she's going to hate them now.

God I do love doggies

antodeco

I have two Samoyeds. One was a rescue we took in around April. No tail, so nobody wanted him. No he keeps having sex with my other dog. I think that classes as an improvement in his lifestyle.

Lia_lia

Dogs are great! I would love one here in Cork, however we wouldn't have enough time for one with work. Or enough space. Maybe in the future though.

In Kerry I (well, my Mother and brother) have a poodle cross that I got from the CSPCA in Cork a few years ago. He's mad! Very big and fluffy. I miss him a lot when I don't go down home much. But I see him on Facetime
Here he is:
Awww.
He's so big! Needed a haircut here.

We had a Cocker Spaniel growing up. She lived until she was 16, was even in great health at that age! Was so sad when she died. Here she is: Holly.

bottlebrush

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself"

Josh Billings

KungPao

I ****in love dogs, especially funky mutts. Can be such characters.

I could never have one though. I'm too pragmatic for my own good...I know I'd be crushed when he expires

Damn. I wish they lived longer.

I came home the last 2 mornings at 7am, having worked a night shift & found mydog up on my bed( where he is not supposed to be!)
And then I got into a lovely warm bed, cos he had slept all night on my side!
He made me get up at 10 am, when I only got to bed at 7, but I forgive him cos my bed was so warm!!

boy98

What are the fashionable breeds nowadays? 1. townhouse 2. countryside.

Dave_The_Sheep

Since this hasn't been posted yet... sums the wee ****ers up for me.

I'd love to get a dog, and plan to, but living in a duplex alone and being at work 9-5 means I'll have to get something small - and possibly two. It'll be a rescue regardless - though I may have to send someone else in to pick one up for me - because I'd likely try and take the lot home. Dog shelters/pounds, never been in one, but the pictures of them do make me tear up (after a few drinks anyways).

Always have space in your house for a) books and b) a dog.

Graces7

Well I do understand but.. I do not have the energy a dog demands, and they do. I never had dogs until ten years ago then family staying briefly with me left theirs behind and then the neediest collie in the world arrived..I see them as very needy and demanding creatures and with my health issues that is too hard for me, but is what is so attractive of course. Collie died earlier this year and I have just one wee dog now.. and five cats..always have had cats and they are easier and just as loving... they really are. Being all but housebound means a different relationship with them. A dog is very very dependent on its human. Many of us need that. Each to his own! Dogs demand, cats watch

LaVail

+1 for dogs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsvCC2qPM4s&feature=youtu.be

mattP

I love my dog so much:P He's so affectionate and clumbersome I think if he was a person he'd be just like me:p He always waits for me at the gate and greets me with a cuddle:o

liquoriceall

So I was reading this thread, got all aww I love my boy....got out of bed to cuddle him and he actually fell over as I was rubbing his chin with happiness! You can't buy love ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜

kylith

I lost both my dogs this year and I miss them terribly. I miss Ra's obsessive licking and Tee pouncing on me when she decided that it was time for my walk. I miss them lying on me on the sofa and the companionship and the joy with which they approached everything.

I'm planning on getting another, probably around Easter. I can't wait for the adventure to begin again.



My usual view, when I had dogs

Andy-Pandy

My mums a dog minder, I spend my life surrounded by them and it brings such joy to my life to do so. I see all different breeds and personalities, all sizes and shapes and I couldn't imagine my life without them.

everlast75

kylith wrote: »

I lost both my dogs this year and I miss them terribly. I miss Ra's obsessive licking and Tee pouncing on me when she decided that it was time for my walk. I miss them lying on me on the sofa and the companionship and the joy with which they approached everything.

I'm planning on getting another, probably around Easter. I can't wait for the adventure to begin again.



My usual view, when I had dogs

So sorry to hear that - heartbreaking :-(

The_Valeyard

Its true, dogs can become like members of the family, they do find ways to bury themselves into your heart.

Edit: As I typed this, I looked down to my dog who is currently licking herself in her private parts.....and then stares at me as to say "wha"

Lorim

Hi all, I desperately want to adopt a small dog. Our family cocker spaniel died last year and we all miss her dreadfully but my mum is getting on and doesn't want another dog. My problem is that I live in an apartment and work 9 -5 so I would need to use doggie daycare or a dog minder. I'd really appreciate any advice on whether my plan is possible and any recommendations on day care/minder in the Dublin 13 area.

Mesrine65

My boys Ichiro & Jiro...

Duggy747

Lorim wrote: »

Hi all, I desperately want to adopt a small dog. Our family cocker spaniel died last year and we all miss her dreadfully but my mum is getting on and doesn't want another dog. My problem is that I live in an apartment and work 9 -5 so I would need to use doggie daycare or a dog minder. I'd really appreciate any advice on whether my plan is possible and any recommendations on day care/minder in the Dublin 13 area.

Also, 8 posts in 10 years? 2 more and you'll have reached your 1-post-per-year quota :pac:

Ya might have better luck in Animal & Pet Issues

We got a dog back in Sept when I started this job. We said we'd only get one if one of us were at home to raise him which the GF is at the moment since she's studying and freelancing.

Can confirm, dogs are class. Fecker is growing mighty fast from this to this.

Drexel

I love my dog so much. She hurt her leg last year and had to get an operation and I have never been so worried in my whole life. People laugh at me for loving the dog so much but I dont give a toss.

Here is a picture of her in a school bag for some reason

gramar

He's not very bright but he can do this...

ronnie3585

gramar wrote: »

He's not very bright but he can do this...

I actually laughed out loud at that:D

Dogs are class.

razorblunt

Family dog had to be put down over a year ago, a Westie, just a week shy of his 16th birthday.
110 old Irish punts for him and he was worth every penny.
He was a pedigree that was from a hunting stock on one side and show dog on the other apparently. He had this inherent knack of posing like he was part of a calendar shoot and then disappearing down a hole in a ditch.

He also had a ridiculously pompous kennel name, so we called him Fido.

As we just bought our first house we're on the look out for another. I'm not allowed call the new one Fidodó regrettably.