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[gilltyascharged]

I never had my dog's DNA tested. I didn't see any point.

Labradoodles are labrador x poodle, (cross breed, mutts, man made designer dog, whatever you want to call them). They have fewer genetic problems and using poodle you end up with dogs that have different hair that is less allergenic. Plus poodles and labradors are smart (poodles are smarter) so you get a smart working dog with a less allergenic coat.

While the labradoodles in Europe and Australia are still sound dogs (especially those bred before the craze took off), the ones in America are out of control. Too many people don't know how to take care of their coat, leaving their dogs matted and dirty, and don't exercise them (mind and body) like they should. Add in little to no socialization or obedience training, and you have a hyperactive problem child on the grooming table, sidewalk, and the home. However, I will say that they are amazing bird dogs with all of the qualities of a family pet. Not quite as smart as a Poodle (whilst not Kelpie smart, they will truly question you), but eager to please and quick to pick up on new tricks.

 

[gilltyascharged]

Today's Sunday. I have learnt more about Chloe and Snuffy and their unusual behaviours. The dogs were extremely smart and I like their such intelligence. Chloe was very friendly, not dangerous as the city council thought. I didn't know why she was declared 'dangerous' until now. Are the intelligence based on luck or do they have it? How old was Chloe and Snuffy?

How did the dogs get their knowledge of you? Interesting animals, I still have dog breed books in my house. I often do like some breeds, but not all of them. I have good news regarding one of the family's labradoodles, the older one has completely recovered from her ACL injuries.

I'm glad to hear the dog is doing better. ACL injuries are tough, especially on older individuals. Do you happen to have any favorite breeds?

 

[elephantnose3334]

I'm glad to hear the dog is doing better. ACL injuries are tough, especially on older individuals. Do you happen to have any favorite breeds?

Just Labradoodles.

 

[gilltyascharged]

That's good news about your dog's acl getting better

Most dogs have some intelligence but most people don't make their dogs think. Chloe was also primarily kelpie and they are one of the smartest dogs in the world. All working dogs are smart but kelpies are in my opinion the smartest breed. Papillons are smart too (not as smart as a kelpie) but people use them as a toy dog and don't make them think. If a dog has to think about things it helps them become a little brighter than the average dog.

Hide and seek is a good way to make dogs think. They either look for you with their eyes, listen with their ears, or use their nose to sniff you out. It's similar to what they did in the wild before domestication and relates to them looking for food. They have to listen, look and smell and try to find their prey. Dogs are also masters at reading body language and facial expressions. It's one of the ways they communicate in a pack and it takes practice for them to learn.

Exposing dogs to different things also helps. I took my dogs everywhere and they were exposed to traffic while walking along a footpath, big lizards when out in the bush, shopping centres with lots of strange people, the beach and rivers, and the dog park, which they went to every day at the same time for their routine and to play with their friends. The more exposure dogs have to different things that are positive and good, the more they learn and the better socialised they become.

Kelpies and some of the other herding breeds (those with high intelligence and an even higher drive) truly are some of the smartest. Sure, huskies and Poodles are smart, but most of the time they lack the obedience that most herding breeds have (huskies will flat out ignore you, and Poodles have to have a reason for them to do something). Though with Papillions--have you ever seen them in the agility ring? Those little guys are wicked fast, and it's a great way for a dog with that much energy and intelligence to get their daily fix.

 

[gilltyascharged]

Just Labradoodles.

I can respect that. Do you happen to have any pictures of them?

 

[Colin_T]

Kelpies and some of the other herding breeds (those with high intelligence and an even higher drive) truly are some of the smartest. Sure, huskies and Poodles are smart, but most of the time they lack the obedience that most herding breeds have (huskies will flat out ignore you, and Poodles have to have a reason for them to do something). Though with Papillions--have you ever seen them in the agility ring? Those little guys are wicked fast, and it's a great way for a dog with that much energy and intelligence to get their daily fix.

I have seen a few agility trials with papillons. They go in and everyone looks at them as if they can't do anything and pow, they are off and racing. They aren't as quick as a greyhound or kelpie but they definitely try hard, and I think they get bonus points because they are pretty

 

[gilltyascharged]

I have seen a few agility trials with papillons. They go in and everyone looks at them as if they can't do anything and pow, they are off and racing. They aren't as quick as a greyhound or kelpie but they definitely try hard, and I think they get bonus points because they are pretty

Ooh, that's fair, haha. While I know that Poodles, Kelpies, and Border Collies do well at agility (muscular bodies, but well-built), I wonder if very many Greyhounds try? I just can't imagine them clearing a hoop or doing turns well with such long legs

 

[elephantnose3334]

Hi everyone,

I can't go on the 4 April and this Thursday's workshops because the 4 April one's full and that my parents are busy on this Thursday. However, I can ask the LFS if there are any workshops after 4 April tomorrow. That means more time for planning and research for me. Might have to ask the mods if paludarium design sketches (not full artworks) are allowed on the General Chat and Tank Journal sections of the forums.

 

[gilltyascharged]

Hi everyone,

I can't go on the 4 April and this Thursday's workshops because the 4 April one's full and that my parents are busy on this Thursday. However, I can ask the LFS if there are any workshops after 4 April tomorrow. That means more time for planning and research for me. Might have to ask the mods if paludarium design sketches (not full artworks) are allowed on the General Chat and Tank Journal sections of the forums.

I'm sorry to hear that it didn't work out--but I'm happy you were able to think of some alternatives! I don't know--perhaps Essjay or Gary will stop by to answer your question. I would like to see them though, if you get the chance!

 

[Essjay]

if paludarium design sketches (not full artworks) are allowed on the General Chat and Tank Journal sections of the forums.

Sketches in General Chat, fine. Journals no, unless followed quickly by descriptions/photos of the actual padularium. The Journal section is for threads charting the progress of an actual tank including posts of the planning stage which are followed by the setting up progress. It is not for sketches of tanks which may never happen.

 

[elephantnose3334]

Sketches in General Chat, fine. Journals no, unless followed quickly by descriptions/photos of the actual paludarium. The Journal section is for threads charting the progress of an actual tank including posts of the planning stage which are followed by the setting up progress. It is not for sketches of tanks which may never happen.

Ah, okay. I just have more planning to do before I go to the workshop. I will contact my LFS tomorrow if there are more paludarium workshops after 4 April. I'm just sketching some paludarium designs before they get the green light.

 

[Essjay]

If you do get to set up a padularium, you could start a thread in the Journal section with the sketches in the first post, then continue with how you start it, then more posts as time passes talking about the things you do to the tank - adding more plants, adding fish and so on. It's just posting sketches then you don't get to set one up that shouldn't be there. Once you attend the workshop, that's the time to start a thread in Journals.

 

[elephantnose3334]

If you do get to set up a padularium, you could start a thread in the Journal section with the sketches in the first post, then continue with how you start it, then more posts as time passes talking about the things you do to the tank - adding more plants, adding fish and so on. It's just posting sketches then you don't get to set one up that shouldn't be there. Once you attend the workshop, that's the time to start a thread in Journals.

Good plan. I will do it once I go to the workshop. Thanks, @Essjay. Despite bettas may jump out of the paludarium due to the water height and design, I will give it a try. I just have to choose between koi, copper or mustard gas male betta, or a multicoloured female betta. I like them better than the plain coloured ones in my opinion. I saw a partially blind betta at the same fish shop earlier ago, but I was hesitant to adopt him, but couldn't because I don't have a nice home for him yet. I let someone else adopt him instead. I could buy a blind betta for the paludarium, so that it's a win-win for them.

 

[Colin_T]

You don't want to buy blind or deformed fish. They struggle and it's awful watching them struggle to do things. Just get normal fish and hope they aren't carrying anything horrible.

 

[elephantnose3334]

You don't want to buy blind or deformed fish. They struggle and it's awful watching them struggle to do things. Just get normal fish and hope they aren't carrying anything horrible.

Oh, okay. I was talking about partially blind fish, not completely blind fish. I understand that.