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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Nov 18, 2011 - 09:45am PT
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Our "working dogs" in action, pose is normal:
A rare close up of the quick moving beast:
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Murzerker
Social climber
Land of Goats and Tacos
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Nov 18, 2011 - 10:21am PT
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^^^^
CharlieD, are those Wheatens? A neighbor had one when I was a kid, great dogs.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Nov 19, 2011 - 03:18am PT
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Bouvier des Flanders , herding dog from northeastern France/Belgum interesting history: they were nearly wiped out during WWI hauling wounded from the front. They're a working dog from way back to the middle ages, hauled carts of milk, herded oxen and were property protectors. Some western European countries use them as police dogs. Legend has it during WWII Hitler ordered to kill all Bouvier's on sight having been bit in the ass as a child.
Works for me, I like to think Gus is related to the beast that did the deed. The most common color Is black and traditionally they cropped the ears. Ours are fawn colored, great dogs indeed.
Good crag dog to keep the rodents at bay;
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wack-N-dangle
Gym climber
the ground up
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Nov 20, 2011 - 10:17am PT
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We got him at the pound. A little impulsive/excitable, but a really sweet dog. I've heard that it's part of the chocolate phenotype.
He was named Bentley. My wife thought it sounded too sophisticated, thus he became Benny. It took me a while to think. My mom saw that he is an English Lab. From his looks, he may have cost a pretty penny. Then again, maybe they just liked the name Bentley.
I had a lab growing up (much more mellow). I kind of wanted to get a pack of Chihuahua's. There are lots at the shelters these days, and I thought they would require about as much as 1 larger dog. I thought of naming them Frankie, Dean, Sammy, and Joey. Needless to say the wife won.
Anyway, we sometimes call Benny "Gravy Train". It amazes me what people will do for their dogs. Then again, I liked the story Charlie. If I ever see a Bouvier, I'll toss 'em a biscuit if I have one.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Nov 20, 2011 - 10:51am PT
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Labs are great dogs, we had Abby for 15 years. She was crazy with energy and really enjoyed long days in the mountains, hiking, climbing and skiing. Here's Gus as a pup with our late beasts:
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doughnutnational
Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
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Nov 20, 2011 - 11:07am PT
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Nov 20, 2011 - 11:15am PT
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I think I like dogs more than I like most people....
Dude at work asks me why I'm not going to the company TurkeyFest in the caffeteria. I tell him, "I'm anti-social, I hate that kinda crap".
Maybe it's just certain people. After all, I love a good TacoFest in Yellow Pines with mostly strangers.
I dunno. Never met a dog I didn't like though.
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doughnutnational
Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
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Nov 20, 2011 - 11:23am PT
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There is a picture of his head, he is a pound dog who was alleged to be an Australian shepard mix who would grow to about forty pounds. I think he is a lab mix.
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doughnutnational
Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
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Nov 20, 2011 - 01:27pm PT
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Chaz, That reminds me of my last and best ever dog Yoshi.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Nov 20, 2011 - 08:35pm PT
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Where's Chiloe?????
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Nov 20, 2011 - 09:51pm PT
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Ohhhhh. Smooches. Smooches. I don't care if Dr. Oz debunked the " dogs' mouths are cleaner than a humans". Their spirit is more pure.
Susan
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 22, 2011 - 12:16am PT
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Where's Chiloe?????
In New York City, far from my doggies tonight.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Nov 25, 2011 - 12:50am PT
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Let's not forget our canine friends this Thanksgiving...
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sandstone conglomerate
climber
sharon conglomerate central
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Nov 25, 2011 - 10:56am PT
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Doughnutnational's pound dog looks like mine in profile: german shepherd/border collie mix that must be run 5 or more miles a day, otherwise she becomes neurotic and paces, or shadows me, as i like to call it.. This is her 6th year with me and she still has one speed: go. Blessing or curse? Couple that with decent canine intellegence, and its like having an energetic child that likes to run and run and run. She can boulder slabs and climb ladders too. Odd animal.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Nov 25, 2011 - 01:19pm PT
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Yeah, me too bookworm.
I also saw that story you linked about Hero.
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dogtown
Trad climber
Cheyenne, Wyoming and Marshall Islands atoll.
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Nov 29, 2011 - 10:16pm PT
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Mr. Q My Buddy.
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Nov 30, 2011 - 12:23am PT
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Dog is my co-pilot
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