thought this might be interesting to do. we all can read a breeds description and get an idea what the breed is about but sometimes it doesn't compare to what life is really like with one. surely each persons situation differs so it will be fun to see how many own the same breed yet see different sides of their character.

my experiences with living with two anatolian shepherds.

i have been taught that i dont always know what is right. they seem to have their own ideas about right and wrong, what should be done and what shouldn't and sometimes they are right. especialy when it comes to correcting their , what i perceived to be incorrect, behavior. i once corrected salty for doing something i thought inappropriate and she snapped at me. i was taken aback at first but then after thinking about it i realized that i truly wasn't being fair to her , either in correcting her or in the manner i was correcting her. another time i corrected her for her aggressiveness towards thunder and she licked me hand immed. after the correction. like she knew she was bad and was saying she was sorry. they have def. taught me what fairness really means.

they have also taught me to laugh, not only at myself, but at situations in general. they definitely have a sense of humor unlike any other dog i have ever had. this is ever present when i am trying to do agility with scout. she prefers things her way and has at times decided to run her own course. once she took off in the ring and the instructor called out her name and told her to come. the instructor was standing right next to one of scouts favorite obstacles ... the A frame. scout looked at the instr. then went and jumped over one of the jumps then decided to come to the instructor. though instead of going to her on the ground, she ran half way up the A frame so she was eye level with the instructor and gave her a big wet lick on the face with an "here i am" grin on her face.

which brings me to another one of their characteristics. just because you say so doesn't mean it is so, nor that they have to do it. definitely frustrating at times but thats when you need that sense of humor or you would go nuts.

for large dogs they are more interested in sleeping on the couch then doing anything else. they are always up for some walks and some play but they are soo lazy also. they are definitely not retreivers. more often then not if you throw something for them to run after they prefer to watch it sail right past them then look back at you with a look that says " why did you just throw that away?"

they are not big eaters and will go , sometimes up to two days, without eating. never experienced that with any other dog either unless they were sick. but it is perfectly normal for this breed.

they take their protection duties seriously. unfortunately our yard is completely wildlife free now, including birds. they have all been run off by salty. i miss my squirrels =( its funny too how the squirrels know the difference between the dogs also. when scout is in the yard they will run up and down a tree right in front of her because she could care less. but when salty is outside every thing scatters.

they are so extremely sweet and loving and gentle with anyone who is in their circle. its just incredible and a bit hard to describe. they are both definitely aloof when it comes to other adults they do not know which can sometimes be tough if someone wants to really interact with them to get a feel for the breed. but with kids they seek them out and want all the attention they can get from them.

after having other breeds and mixes i dont think i could ever have anything but this breed again. they have just a little bit of everything in them you could want all wrapped up in such a beautiful package =)

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Great topic Scout! Interesting way to get to know a breed. Straight from the horses mouth ;)

my experience with the Toy Poodle http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/pope1982/Our%20kids/squint.jpg has been that they are extremely intelligent. They love to just be around you and they are an affectionate breed.

They are fun to groom. Nonshedders.

They are very aware of their surroundings. My dog does not trust drunk people, little grabby kids with no manners, loud obnoxious unpredictable people....he will hide from these people at all costs. Most of the time jumping in my lap in doing so. He knows he has a better chance to be hurt by these people.

They love attention.

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Where can I start about this breed? They are very vocal, social, pushy at times. You can't help but love a schnauzer when you meet one. They are full of personality and spunk.

Not quite as fast a learner as the toy poodle, but relatively smarter then some breeds. They can be very affectionate, but not so much as the poodle. When you get a kiss from a schnauzer, it should be cherished as special.
They also love to be around you and lay up against you.

They push their way right into things and once they get their head set on something they are a force to be wreckoned with. Also, nonshedders.

Both of these breeds are so special to me but they may not be for everyone and here is a little bit more on why:
while I said the toy poodle is an affectionate breed, some people do not like a dog that is constantly under foot.
They are extremely over bred. There is nothing worse then a poorly bred poodle. With the health problems and the temperment. You've all heard those stories of people who swear off the breed forever because their aunts dog was a nipper when they were a kid.

As I said, "they love attention" this can be a double edged sword. I can see a poodle getting stolen in a heartbeat because they are such little sweetie pies. I don't let either of my dogs outside unattended (they are mainly indoor dogs).

The mini is a MAJOR barker. Some people do not like barkers and as I said before, when the mini gets their mind set on something.....

If there is an opportunity, they will break free and run. Big time chasers of squirrels, cats etc... it's simply what they were bred for. Quick movement excites them.

Gluttons. If you let them, they will eat. And eat, and eat....

At times, the mini can forget their manners.

awww . living with french bulldogs. no other way to live. harley , our gsd, has always been a very mellow, laid back dog. he bonded strongly to my son josh, and spent all his time with him until josh went away to job corp last year. now he just spends his time laying around the house . he is getting on in years, at ten years of age. he is an indoor dog. he prefers it that way.
along came rocky, our first frenchie. he kept harley on his toes ! sometimes to the point of being annoying. we bought annie, our second frenchie , as a companion for rocky. they became the best of friends and it gave harley a break as rocky wasn’t constantly bugging him to play. now tiger lily has joined the family and the three frenchies are very close with each other.
they are very social dogs. they like to be wherever I am 24/7. I will be sitting here in my room at my comp. they will all be huddled together right behind me on the bed. passed out cold. it doesn’t matter how quiet I am , but as soon as I get up to leave the room, they are all wide awake and right behind me at my feet. when we are in the living room, watching tv. they wait for me to lay the recliner back a bit so they can all be on my lap.
they love the cats. at first both the cats would snarl and hiss at them. they have even been slapped around a few times by phatboy. now, they run around the house , playing together. when they are around other dogs, all they do is want to play. they will crouch down, whine , and wiggle their butts to try to get the other dogs to play. they also love toys. I used to buy the stuffed toys with the squeakers in them. they don’t last more than a day or two. so now I have to get the hard rubber kind and they have even chewed some of them up.

night time is cuddle time. this breed is the cuddliest breed I have ever been owned by. they like to cuddle up tight. and they like to be covered . so I have to "tuck them in" everynight after a series of good night kisses. they love everybody and everything. not a mean bone in their little bodies. my heart swells with love for these guys everytime I look at them. I count my blessings that god gave me these babies. I couldn’t ask for a more intelligent, playful, entertaining and lovable breed. they are not only my constant companions, but they are the loves of my life. I will never have another breed.

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I had to think about this one a bit, the books say certain things about Frenchies, they are definetly meant to be with their owners all the time, they are NOT independant at all. Ozzy watches my every move, which can be a problem sometimes. Especially when I want to go out, or just to the bathroom and shut the door.
Every move I make is watched and decisions are made by them as to how to react, is she getting ready to go out for a walk? is she getting our food bowls ready or is it time for bed. God forbid I drop my car keys on the floor, the noise along sends them into an excited display of a possible outing.
Or while talking to someone I say the word "OK" or "Lets Go" and the dogs get excited.
The part I see diferently are the parts about being a less active dog, that part is more about what an owner is willing to give, excludeing extreme temperatures and the odd animal that is just naturally less tolerant of exersize or ageing.
Ozzy(9) could still go out running with me and keep up and not be put out in the least. Leeza at 12 would only be able to go so far, plus I never conditioned her to run at a constant speed for any length of time.Walking yes, running no.

Dusty I read your blurb, sounds exactly like my two, totally in tuned with your movements. They are way ahead of you and probly know you better then you know yourself.




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Living with Golden Retrievers.....

All my Goldens have been very loving, loyal, friendly, energetic, and playful. Kelsey is all of those things plus more, she is not like any dog I've owned whether it's a Golden or another breed.

Kelsey isn't a big barker (which me and my neighbors love), she always gives me a good laugh, and sometimes she makes me mad because of her endless energy & naughtiness. She thinks she's a lap dog even though she weighs 60 pounds and she will sit in your lap if she wants.

She's been described by her obedience teacher as a drama queen which I totally agree with. Kelsey will make a big deal out of a little thing, like in obedience class she didn't want the teacher to tell her sit so Kelsey flung herself so dramatically to the ground, when the teacher went to grab her collar to get her up Kelsey rolled over & over.

Kelsey doesn't like things that stick out of place either. She'll pull weeds out if they are too tall for Kelsey's liking.

When we go on walks, I'll sometimes accidentally drop Kelsey's leash. I'll then turn around to look at her and she picks up her leash to bring it to me. She's like "mom I'll get it for you, don't worry"

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Hmm....

Cocker spaniels are loving when they want to be.Lacie only licks you about once a week,if that.She is very smart but will do what she wants when she wnats.She happy go lucky.She loves to get into the trash and loves to drink your coffeee when your not looking.She is loving in her own way.Liek she always follows you everywhere.In her eeys you were created to serve her.She isnt much of a watch dog and she hates the water.She can also be snappy towards small kids.She will play fetch all day long...

Bear (cocker spaniel) is always happy go lucky.He wags his tail non stop.I cnat smile without him noticing.Hes very cat like.He follows me everywhere and will bellow if he cant see me.Hes extremely smart and is protective of me only.He worships the ground I walk on...

Caesar (rottweiler) is the most loyal dog I have ever came across.He adores me more than any dog should be allowed to.When hes palying with people or other dogs he always comes back to me and gives me kisses and makes me pet him.Im always his center of attention.When we are out walking hes on guard to protect me if needed.When its just me and him he ignores other people we walk by an is always looking at me.He gives more eye contact than I have ever recieved from a dog.Hes extremely gentle with everyone and is well behaved.He is very smart,soemtiems to smart for his own good.Like his latest trick is when we paly tug he figured out that I cant pull him aorund as easily if he lays down on his side and then has me try to drag him.He has the rott attitude but also has another side that is like a big teddy bear.I also cant smile aorund him without him coming over all wiggly and giving kisses.

Maggie (border collie) is a whole other ball game.She is so energetic but not hyper.She can play all day long and is always lookign to please you.She is very voice sensitive and gets crushed easily.She is a very sweet dog and I have neevr came across such a visitor with every living thing she encounters.She just melts when she sees people and especially kids.She has the fastest toungue.She is strong willed at times.She amazes me how agile she is.She jumps higher than I am tall (5'1) when she wants something.Shes a very mature puppy most of the time.

Scout, what a great idea for a topic!

My english bull terriers are unlike no other dogs I have ever had.

There is one facet of my life that you all dont know about that I will share with you.

Cliffnotes version...my ex is a cop, had an affair that made our county paper as his mistress was a witness in the case and that is how I found out about him. He was verbally abusive and tore my family apart. Threatened me for yrs, if I were to ever leave him, he would get custody of the kids. My oldest son, Now in the navy, suffered greatly by him, but my kids didnt tell me until I filed. I had no idea...

He fufilled his threat, as I ran out of money to fight and he had alot more...I wasnt up to my full rate of pay, had to pay bills atty, etc.....

I lived and breathed my children. He was never there. I left my horse there. My heart breaks whenever I see her. I cannot tell you how hard it is to be me. I am percieved by the public as tho there is something wrong with me, for not having my kids. No one knows the hell our family goes thru.

I met a wonderful man and married him. My kids do love him and he brings much to our family.

We decided to get the dogs my husband and I wanted.

We practically raised Stitch from 4-5 wks, as her breeder shipped her that young and we almost lost her.

We then got Lilo.

The dogs have an affinity for children, but especially our children. Stitch is forever stuck to my Daughter when she is there. Lilo, more of a tomboy roughhousing type, will spar with my son.

When I have cried, and I have cried plenty, they jump up and lick the tears away. When I am sad on days like today, they are laying ON me, as if they know. They are the most sensitive dogs I have ever known.

I kiss them on the lips alot. There is hardly a picture taken without one of them in it....they are omnipresent.

They make me laugh every day as well. They do "hucklebutts" around the house, flying around, banking off furniture, ears back, back feet almost in front of their noses, front feet way behind them, all hunched up and tearing thru the house.

Stitch will make a wonderful therapy dog, she will be taking her final test soon. I want her, want US to give out some pure bully love. Their kisses are very healing.

These dogs have become my children. They gave me something to love, to hold, to care for, when things were their darkest for me. I shudder to think someday I wont have them anymore.

But they are one of the reasons I am not curled up in a fetal position with a bottle of mad dog 20/20.

Bully time...what happens when I get home...

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how mornings are

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I will never not have a bully in my life.

TraumaMom - Your Bull Terriers are REALLY cute and what wonderful pictures you take of your family, both fur and human!

Scout-GREAT topic!

Living with a brittany-

What the books got right-definately a VERY active dog. No walk is too long. No run is too far. No game of fetch is too long.

Very intelligent. Eager to please (most of the time, lol!)

Friendly-never met a person she doesn't like. (well, with the exception of one trainer that I didn't like either)

LOVES being outdoors, and it doesn't matter what the weather is. It can be raining out, or 2 feet of snow on the ground-doesn't matter to her. She notices every living thing out there-a bird flying over your head that you wouldn't notice-she will stand perfectly still and just watch. She points at closer birds, squirrels, even butterflys, occasionally! She's been known to point at a cat. She's also been known to chase a cat, but doesn't do it too often anymore!

Good thing is-she can be active outdoors, but relatively calm indoors. Likes her comforts, like sleeping in bed with us, but also content to be in her crate.

What the books got wrong-
She is the most stubborn dog on earth! Didn't really read that anywhere about the breed, and I read TONS of information!

Would I recommend a brittany to anyone? Only if they have time for plenty of exercise and plenty of room for a dog to run. If so, a brittany is a friendly, intelligent and affectionate dog.

im 100% with catlover

What fun!

Life with Beulah, a black lab.

There are two things Beulah cares most about. 1) FOOD! 2) Pleasing me.

I do believe Beulah would eat a bag of razor blades if there were a jelly bean at the bottom of the bag! She has attempted to eat a 40# bag of flour, and today I found her lapping up ashes from a barbeque! She is one gluttonous beast! And always always manages to clear the room later when we are watching television! ;)

Beulah always minds me and does what she is told. I get embarassed at obedience class because I feel like we are showing off!!! She is a self trained dog. She is gentle and kind, and watches me constantly, anticipating what I want and need from her. I only have to say her name in a lower tone to scold her, anything else is too harsh for her. She is sensitive and loyal.

Beulah pulled a classic "Beulah" today at the off-leash park. I was babysitting my friend's weimaraner, who does not listen very well at all. We were leaving the park and put the weimaraner on her leash and Beulah was not on her leash because she stays right by my side. The Weimeraner ripped the leash out of my boyfriends hand and he hollared after her as she took off running. Beulah looked at us and went running after the dog, grabbed the end of the leash with her teeth, and literally drug the Weimeraner back to where we were standing with our mouths wide open. I seriously got teary eyed because she is such an awesome dog, and truly my best friend.

She would do anything for me and always ensures that I am happy and well-licked! I am greeted each morning with a tongue up my nose and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

THANKS!

3 female mix breed pom's and one male maine coon. I can sum it up with one word..Chaos! But in a good way. :]

Life with Abby, a Golden Retriever:

Having a Golden Retriever is one of the most rewarding experiences. I love her so much, and her happy-go-lucky, friendly personality makes me laugh again and again. She greets a total stranger as if he's her long-lost best friends that she hasn't seen in years. Golden Retrievers are my fave breed :D :D
During the day, my spunky Abby girl is a playful, friendly, cheerful type of dog. At night, she's quite and calm, just wanting to sleep with you. (Preferably on you face!) She's as gentle as...as a something. No matter how much you bug her, she'll never even growl at you. She's also extremely patient, and I marvel at how friendly she is. All she wants to do is cuddle up with her owners. Although I have another dog, she still would rather be with me. But Abby can make me crazy sometimes too. She can be really hyper and break things. My Abby is also extremely inteligent. She just so smart. But sometimes she pretends to be silly.
Abby has taught me more about right from wrong. She has taught me to be a more kinder, energetic, and patienter person. She has taught me to stop rushing and just sit outside and watch the butterflies...or the stars...
She is a great teacher, too. She taught Coda, my lab pup, how to behave better than I did!



Life with Coda, my Labrador Retriever puppy:

Having a Lab is just as rewarding as a Golden. Coda is a total clown. He seems to know when I'm sad and does something silly to make me laugh. He's very attentive to ones feelings. Coda is very loyal, and his friendly atitude is awesome. He adores all people, including strangers.
Coda is quite hyper, though. He drives me nuts! But no matter how many expensive items he manages to break, I'll always love him <3. Coda is so playful, reminding me of a baby wild cat. He mimics my cat by prowling, stalking, and pouncing on mice toys. it's hilarious watching him. Although Coda is usually willing to please, he also can be a little stubborn. He wants to get his way. But if he feels I'm mad at him, he always apologises by giving me those big brown puppy eyes and wimpering softly. Sometims I tease him and say "You're just a big suck-up!" But I mean it affectionately.He's so hyper, sorta of like "Play with me, play with me, why aren't you playing with me? Play With Me Now!!! Play, play, play!" Coda has his calm side too. He can also be a little cuddle bug, and protests if he can't sleep on my pillow at night. :)
Coda has taught me to have more fun in life. To really appreciate life, as it doesn't last long. Being an energetic pup, Coda teaches me to more energetic also. He really enjoys life.




I wouldn't trade in any of my pets for any ammount of money. I love them too much <3 (It's a heart!) As can see, or read lol, my two dogs have very different personalities, although Labs and Goldens are very alike.

Both dogs have also taught me to take on bad situations with more humour. They teach me to laugh more and worry less. I feel they both, along with my cat, have improved my life.


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My breed would be the randomly bred pit bull type dog. The 2 I own are super sweet. They know when to be tough...like when they play tug of war . And know when to be gentle like when a baby wants to pet them. They are very pleasing dogs and want to do what you tell them/ I've had no problem training them because they want to please me so much.
Duchess tends to shed all the time ( maybe the Am.bull dog in her)but Dukes hair is more suade like and dosnt shed like hers as bad. They are wash and go dogs that require very little grooming other thatn the occasional toe nail clip/ ear cleaning.
They are great with my boys and love to play games with them. Fetch, war, hide & seek, anything else you can think of.They are very protective. Duke barks at strangers but if they talk to him he stops and wants them to pet him. Duchess on the other hand only will bark at people if we're not home and if if were home she dont really care, she stay laid out on her favorite chair and let us take care of the intruder. My mom has come over when we're not home and Duchess wouldnt let her out the car, but if we're home she loves my mom. If we leave for the weekend Duke is fine with someone else feeding him but Duchess wants to go on food strike untill we return.
My bullies are such a great all around breed thats easy to maintain and mine have not had health problems other than Duke being abused when we resuced him. he recovered from abuse and has been healthy since.
If your looking for a dog that is all-purpose and flexible to your needs then I would recomend one. But they are large and very strong so if your not willing to spend time training them to act the way you want them then pass this breed because you dont want a powerful breed like this to come up with his own rules.

OK now for my new Toy Poodle breed..(sighing) Hes a real dog caught up in a small package! He loves children (the lady we got him from had 3 little ones as do I have 3 big ones) And he's not timid one bit. They boys wreastle and we have to grab him from joining the fun, so all 5 lbs of him dont get hurt! He loves the water at the lake and likes to retrieve too, He thinks hes as big as the bulldogs and is just more dog than i pictured a toy poodle to be. It dont bother him one bit to be in the center of what ever happens to be going on.
He has to be groomed so if you dont want to spend time brushing and getting his hair cut on schedule then this is not the breed for you. But the up side of that is that he dont shed and dosnt smell like the typical doggy oder.I didnt get him from a breeder but I'm sure certain lines are more outgoing like Nap and then some are more lap dogs. I would defiantlly get a out going one like mine if you have kids so you wont have that snippy ,mean little toy breed that's misrible around your kids. I can tell he trys to push his luck but I always keep him in check even when he gives those puppy dog eyes! I dont want to raise a spoiled brat that grows up to be a monster.
I was surprised that hes house trained so well and is very clean in his habits. And thats my personal view of my breeds.

What a great idea! Especially since I'm thinking about getting another dog sometime and this is much better than reading from websites that might not be true!

TraumaMomma-What a bunch of cuties! So sorry about your ex! Your current hubbie is a great guy and so are your babies -skin and fur! Thanks for sharing!

Scout1-Thanks a lot now I want anatolian shepherds!!!!

Dusy-You too, now I want a French Bulldog!

Life with a greyhound.....
Well the biggest misconception with greyhounds is that they have NO personality. That is what my sister thought. Oh Jake has enough for everyone! Another misconception is that they are hyper (since they are race dogs and such) VERY NOT true.....Greyhounds sleep like 16 hrs a day!
Greyhounds are wonderful dogs. Some can be sigdish(sp?) and scared when they first get right off the track, some not so much. They are beautiful dogs. They come in so many different colors.
Some are what you call....velcro dogs. Jake will sometimes follow me around, which can get frustrating tripping over a 95 lb dog in an apartment. But, he doens't really do it to my fiance. I guess he knows who is mommy is;-) or who is the bigger sucker. haha. He is very loooooong and big especially for a greyhound.
They will get excited to out out and will hop around its the cutest thing. Just like other dogs. They are great with other dogs but really do best with other greyhounds they will literally light up when they see anther greyhound. Some greyhounds will even ignore other dogs b/c on the track they are always around other greyhounds and have never been around other dogs. Many people who have one get another. I didn't really understand but supposably they are addicting. After having Jake for a few months now I totally undersatnd....There are pictures on my rescue organization's website and most people have more than 1, some have 4 or so!
They have short hair, barly barly shed, and really have no doggy odor.
They HAVE to get on a lesh or in a fenced in area at all times. They are sighthounds after all.
They can be very affectionate or very independent at times. They don't need a ton of exercise at all!!!!! and they are GREAT apartment dogs especially if you don't want to get a small dog. (Fiance Matt wanted a big dog but we had to be realistic hahaha Great Danes in an apt might not be the best idea!) We are very active in the rescue organization and its a great way to meet new people while doing something good.

Kelsey will make a big deal out of a little thing, like in obedience class she didn't want the teacher to tell her sit so Kelsey flung herself so dramatically to the ground, when the teacher went to grab her collar to get her up Kelsey rolled over & over.
When we go on walks, I'll sometimes accidentally drop Kelsey's leash. I'll then turn around to look at her and she picks up her leash to bring it to me. She's like "mom I'll get it for you, don't worry"

lovekelsey those are two things i have noticed with goldens also. at work we call it the stop, drop, and roll LOL. a good portion of the goldens we treat do the same thing , you go to touch them and they drop to the ground and roll over. i love that about them and the fact that a lot of them love to grab their leashes and walk themselves. it is so hysterical.

Life with a greyhound.....
Well the biggest misconception with greyhounds is that they have NO personality.

erbabe i always thought that too. glad i am wrong. the greyhounds we see at work are always so emotionless. very stoic and their expression doesn't change no matter what you are doing to them. and they barely wag their tails either =(



Life with Beulah, a black lab.

There are two things Beulah cares most about. 1) FOOD!

ROFL kdubbs. i have never met a lab that turned down food. they are also one of the most common breeds we have to do surgery on to remove things they shouldn't have eaten !! lol.


glad you guys liked the topic. thanks for posting. it is very interesting to hear about all the different breeds and what they are really like. there are many more posters with different breeds on this forum ..... i hope they answer too =)

living with a silky terrier is great, muffin is always around me...sometimes too much though. she hates closed doors like bathrooms or bedrooms...she always has to know whats going on.

she is 14 and still acts like a little puppy. when we go for walks she runs all the way home. and she always gets excited when she comes into the house.

one thing that is good but gets annoying fast is her high prey drive. she's great for letting us know if anyone has mice but then she won't calm down the whole time we are there.

she is also pretty protective when it comes to other dogs and me or my mom.

she loves to give kisses to every and anyone she meets. she is a social butterfly with strangers. if we walk down the street and someone comes to talk to her she is automatically on her back.

Life with Miniature Schnauzers... hmm... dont know what that is anymore.

What can I saw about a Schnauzer? They as so hilarious, they get me laughing everyday with the things these two get up to. Stryder jumps over Kiba's back and jumps like a tennis ball to get attention.

One minute they are zooming around the room, Kiba with a toy in her mouth making Stryder chase her, and then the next they are curled up on the couch with me intertwined around me. Usually they win and I have to find a new seat. LOL.

Kiba is so smart... she learns so quickly (when she wants to). Stryder is smart too, but havent done much training with him. He's a little bundle of energy and doesnt take NO for an answer.

They can be very mouthy, by this I mean they literally talk back. I love their "roo roo" and am trying to teach them to do it on command. It's usually a "hey! I'm talking to you!"

My mum has fallen in love with them, asked me yesturday if I was gonna be able to wait 1.5 years for the next one.. I think she wants one to call her own.

Life with three mini-schnauzers is just like having three kids. They are our kids. I think they are one of the most intelligent breeds there is, being known in articles I've read as the "dog with the human brain". They are just like talking to a human. They do talk, thats for sure. Mandy will sometimes just go thru the house with her whao,whao, whao's. I can tell her to talk to me and she starts. When she starts Tina will watch her and copy what Mandy does. They are all a real hoot.