[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Small Dog Needed
- From: Peggy <pmick@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Gsdstyle@xxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 11:04:38 -0500
Well, it isn't that these breeds don't shed, exactly...but they have to
be groomed. Cairns require no trimming, so that would be
easiest...Sealys are about the most difficult of terriers to do
up...that coat doesn't take to stripping easily. That means you'd have
to clip it, and then it won't look like the Sealys you know. Don't
these people tell you how hard it is to do a Sealy coat?
They are a lovely breed...but the grooming, even when not for show, is a
real bitch!
Both can be a bit feisty, and with a larger breed, you have to watch
that they don't instigate something that ends up with them being dead.
I'm with those who suggested a Border Terrier...not so inclined to
make trouble, as they were bred to not be quarrelsome.
You could also try a Norwich or Norfolk...all these little Terriers need
some grooming, you know...not just a brush up now and then--but of all
of them, the Sealy coat is the most difficult. There's a reason it is
one of the less popular terrier breeds, and I, for one, believe it's the
grooming. All the Terriers are pretty sturdy, and most make great
companions...but keep in mind that most pets won't look like the dogs in
the books or at the shows, not without some work..and when making your
choice, remember that there are a lot of terriers who love starting
trouble...they aren't referred to as "terrors" by their breeders for
nothing.
Peggy
Gsdstyle@xxxxxxx wrote:
>I have wanted to get a small dog for a while too, and I've been considering
>the Sealyham, and also the Cairn. I've read about the different breeds, and
>these two seem neat. I've talked to Sealyham breeders, and met some of these,
>but not the Cairn people yet. I think I want a sturdy little dog to hang
>around the house with me, and with all the Shepherds I've been thinking
>something
>that doesn't shed might be a nice change! Anyone have opinions on these
>dogs, and how either of these would fit in with Shepherds?
>
>
============================================================================
POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original
author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind
are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the
Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY
MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS
PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY
FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE
PROSECUTED.
For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx
VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org
============================================================================
Other related posts:
