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    Mini American Shepherd vs. Corgi

    Could someone compare and contrast these breeds? For someone who loves Border Collies and GSDs but needs an under 40lb dog for the city - biddability and handler sensitivity. Doesn't need to be a dog park dog but no true DA. Doesn't need to love every person it meets, but no husky aloofness...
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    Small dogs for people who dislike most small dogs

    Border Collies are my perfect dogs - biddable, medium size, beautiful, high drive, handler focused. But after an unexpected twist of events I live in New York City having landed an unexpected job. Specifically, I live in Gowanus, Brooklyn, and am currently DOGLESS. :eek: I'm trying to change...
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    Mini Aussies

    What are your thoughts on mini aussies? Do you think it's ethical to breed dogs away from their breed standard? Personally the idea of a drivey bouncy confident herding dog in a small package intrigues me but I haven't found any breeders that seem ethical. Does anyone know of good mini...
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    Info needed on the following breeds!

    Wow, these are all pretty different breeds. Some criteria I would consider is where you live/the weather (IGs are not great in cold weather for example) and whether you want to do sports casually (as any pet can) or you want to do so competitively. I wouldn't say any breed is or isn't good...
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    Anxious senior dog and prozac?

    Hi everyone, I have a BC, Holly, who is turning 10 later this month. She's always been a stable handler oriented girl who LIVES for agility and trick training, but in the last year, she's changed dramatically. She is disinterested in even high value treats when training longer than a few...
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    Favorite tricks

    Holly takes a corner of a blanket and then rolls herself into it! The trick command is "burrito". That's the cutest in my opinion! She also "smiles" and blows bubbles which I love... A real crowd pleaser is when I roll a hula hoop and she runs through it while it's moving :)
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    Border Staffy, Border Jack, or Jack Russel?

    Thanks so much for your response, and as a side note, Hank is SUPER cute, is he a mix? I love the pushiness and energy of my BC girl, but she's very sensitive. I want a harder dog than most BCs I've been around, and I also want a more physical dog than most herders. Do the BSs you know have...
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    Soft crates/carriers with handles for large dogs?

    I live in an urban environment and am wondering if anyone had recommendations of brands of soft crates/carriers for medium-large dogs? I have a 21 inch 30 pound Border Collie, but she's too big for all of the soft carriers I've found that have handles.
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    Border Staffy, Border Jack, or Jack Russel?

    Hi all, I'm looking to welcome home a new pup within the next few years - preferably between Aug 2016 and 2017, but I'm willing to wait for the right puppy! I'm having a bit of trouble deciding on a breed. I'm looking for an affectionate dog, one that wants to sleep with me and comes to me...
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    Two urban adventurers!

    Hi everyone, I've been a long time reader, and I'd love to get to know you all and your pups! My name is Luna, and I am a college student in Northern California near San Francisco. My dog Holly is a Border Collie mix, with whom I do agility and obedience. She's turning 10 this August, but is...
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