Urho just had his six months birthday. A big boy already. Still prone to losing his ears completely when around other dogs or eating feces. Two of his favourite things. Never did know puppies can be this lively.Originally Posted by Possu
This wee lad came to us last saturday. The name is Urho and he’s a Schnauzer.
Today I took him to the office. First task at work was destroying explosives. Exciting stuff.
Still, maybe the best part of the day was an empty Coke bottle. Might have been the best thing ever.
I’m going to be the best explosive K9 ever
It seems that I can forget my hopes of training him to be an explosive dog. I don’t have the skills to do it on my own and I haven’t found a pro willing to train themselves competition.
That's a good idea. It gives me another '+' to consider adapting our outside tap to a hot water (luke warm) water tap! We'll be having work done on the heating system this summer and the people who'll work on that are also the guys who've installed my hot/cold water system.
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Great dog! Is it a Riesenschnauzer?Urho just had his six months birthday. A big boy already. Still prone to losing his ears completely when around other dogs or eating feces. Two of his favourite things. Never did know puppies can be this lively.
It seems that I can forget my hopes of training him to be an explosive dog. I don’t have the skills to do it on my own and I haven’t found a pro willing to train themselves competition.
We expressed our interrest in a Middenslagschnauzer last week. We hope we can have one with the next dog nest in spring 2024.
A lovely rascal for sure! Full of piss and vinegar. He was by far the most lively pup at his puppy course. As smart as anything and very quick to learn things but it’s hard to channel all that energy. He’s not Riesen or Giant. He’s a standard schnauzer, so I’m guessing the same as your middenslag.
Spring 2024 will be quite the wait but I’m sure it’ll be very much worth it. What colour scheme are you going for?
Edit. one more gratuitous pic
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Schnauzer are so clever, regardless of size. Possu, let your dog be a teenager and train him after, he’ll be brilliant.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
I can relate to that: now with my Rottweiler 2 yrs old, it's easier to learn him new things than when he was a pup. I think that the relationship between the dog and its owner ('human' if you like) makes a lot of difference. I know what triggers him in a positive way and that helps a lot.
Having written this: I do not suggest that puppy training is useless. Far from that. But there's a time-and-place for certain training.
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Cheers guys, I’m not attempting anything special. Just trying to achieve basic manners and leash control. The breeder suggested that this is the way. She said the dog should be at least a year old before starting anything serious. I see no reason to go against her expertise.
I’m very happy with the way he’s turning out but he is a handful for sure.
6 years ago to the day we picked up this little bundle of love and spite
That's a handsome dog!
I sometimes try to convince my wife to get one of these terriers as well. But she thinks that one Rottweiler is enough... (She has two Maine Coons!)
Great fun, she’s got bags of personality and quite stubborn.
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Oh waw, yours is massive dog than for the middle Schnauzer!A lovely rascal for sure! Full of piss and vinegar. He was by far the most lively pup at his puppy course. As smart as anything and very quick to learn things but it’s hard to channel all that energy. He’s not Riesen or Giant. He’s a standard schnauzer, so I’m guessing the same as your middenslag.
Spring 2024 will be quite the wait but I’m sure it’ll be very much worth it. What colour scheme are you going for?
Edit. one more gratuitous pic
Yeah well, its for the best. We get our new home with garden this Christmas. Currently We live at a small Apparttement in the city.
My wife wants a dog for many years and I dinied it all that time. But since she convinced me to get a dog I can’t wait. Also, this breeder has a high reputation, so I’ll wait till their breeding dog is going to nest.
I think the ‘pepper and salt’ schnauzer looks nice. But in the end I don’t mind.
@ Time Cat: There was a family where I used to live who have a lab/schnauzer mix. Labrador body and a schnauzer head. Adorable dog and well-behaving as well. (I was not amazed about that, knowing the owners). Still they took a risk getting a dog from the 'ikzoekeenhond' website. (You're based in NED so you'll know that site, I'm sure).
Last edited by thieuster; 2nd April 2023 at 10:45.
I think the angles of the shots are misleading. He is not actually really big. Good sized for a still growing standard schnauzer, but by no means close to Riesen.
Sounds like your plans are all set and I hope everything works out well for you. If your breeder is a good one then all should be fine.
Vinnie in one of his favoured hoverdog beach poses.
^ Love that pic!
Pair of muppets:
As ever the doodle won the game:
Watch out for that eagle Vinnie.Vinnie in one of his favoured hoverdog beach poses.
The shadow reveals all.
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Elsie made herself at home when we visited friends last weekend
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Last week was not a good week. I’ve posted about James, my senior rescue pharaoh, previously on this thread. Sadly he suffered the dog equivalent of a stroke and I had to take him on a one-way trip to the veterinary hospital. He had been with me for almost 3 1/2 years, having had a disrupted earlier life with several abortive rehomings.
I take some comfort from having given him a final home where he was very happy. I don’t think the loss of a dog, and I’ve had quite a few, has ever affected me so badly. The fact that his time with me was so short is no doubt a factor, but he was a dog of remarkable intelligence and sensitivity, and was my therapy hound in chief pretty much from the time he arrived. I’ll miss him more than I can say. I’m sure I will take on other senior rescues though in the future.
Rest peacefully Pharaoh,
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
@ draftsmann
Man, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your picture is utterly heartbreaking but is also so life affirming too. In time, try to find the utterly wonderful times you enjoyed together and rejoice in that.
Take care mate.
So sorry for your loss draftsmann, the death of a loved dog hits very hard, i think its because they have such pure souls.
Im so very sorry Drafts x
What a wonderful boy.
I’m sorry for your loss draftsmann. I hope you’ll find some comfort in the knowledge that you could not have done more for him.
Run free James
Sorry to hear this, totally devastating.
Sorry about your loss draftsman...devastating😔
1100ft up, sun shining and not a single person in sight. Early morning hike up Raven Cragg with my best mate:
“A dogs life is too short…. It’s their only fault”
I love our weekends away with these two, some of my absolute best times. Very lucky with the weather today.
Not mine but my sister’s. Brody enjoying his doggy ice cream on our walk yesterday
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RIAC
Loki at the top of Latrigg making sure the bacon doesn't run away:
So sorry to hear about James. But so grateful for his last home and chance of happiness.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Shima at 2 and a half enjoying this evening sun. 50kg of stupid
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Someone was happy to see me return after a long day away today!
#dogsareawesome
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
Good photo Ryan,Someone was happy to see me return after a long day away today!
#dogsareawesome
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'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
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Best friends. In fact: she's afraid of the groomer. But we found out that it helps her when he's around as well. With him in sight, she's not afraid anymore.
His Labrador-like character makes him easy to handle. Until he met - in the Vet's waiting room- a Rottweiler male that was high in its energy or perhaps that dog was nervous. That Rottweiler lunged for me (on a leash, so nothing happened) But my dog 'was not amused'. The Labrador character disappeared and the protective Rottweiler modus was ready for action. I decided to go outside and we waited on a bench, in front of the vet's office.
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Bluebell with Bluebells
Last week.
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…and at 12 weeks
…12 months
…and two years
Lola loves a sunny spot
Here's a couple of our nutcase Clucker (Clumber cross Cocker)
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