Doggy Bios

[Renee750il]

Name: Romeo
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: 1 1/2
Weight: 6 pounds
Acquired from: Breeder
Nickname(s): Loverboy, Buddy, Tatertot, lil booger, Romy
Favorite toy: My socks..
Favorite treat: Bully stick
Favorite sleeping spot: In my bed, under the covers
Likes: Bully sticks, cuddling, walks, meeting people, squirrels
Dislikes: Big scary buildings and stairs, big dogs running up to him
General Disposition: Sweet, friendly, peppy, cuddly, gentle, quiet, smart

Other: he has little ear whiskers, he doesn't understand the fetch concept.., he likes cats, he loves treats, he likes to hop.. hes a long coated chihuahua.
he is my <3 and my little sidekick

Oh, now you still get to post Kenya, even if she is keeping your room at home occupied

 

[GSchnauzer]

Name: Eika
Breed: Giant Schnauzer
Age: 3
Weight: 54lbs
Acquired from: Reputable Working Breeder
Nickname(s): Baby, *itch, Witch
Favorite toy: Tennis balls!!!! She's obsessed. She also likes frisbees and squeaky toys
Favorite treat: She'll pretty much eat anything
Favorite sleeping spot: My bed
Likes: Working, Tennis balls, Being near me
Dislikes: Vacuums, being crated while at Flyball practice
General Disposition: stubborn, pushy, goofy, lovebug, worker
Other: Eika is a Flyball dog. She's dabbled in Schutzhund and some disc dog training. I'm interested in getting her into Agility.

Name: Gunnar
Breed: Giant Schnauzer
Age: 5mos
Weight: 45 lbs
Acquired from: Same reputable breeder as Eika
Nickname(s): Buddy, Baby Boy
Favorite toy: Tug toys, balls, empty soda bottles
Favorite treat: Anything
Favorite sleeping spot: Crate
Likes: playing, training for flyball
Dislikes: Vacuums
General Disposition: super goofy, layed back, worker in training
Other: Flyball dog in training and possible other sports in the future.

 

[Brattina88]

Name: Maddie
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Age: 7yrs
Weight: 23lbs
Acquired from: breeder
Nickname(s): moo, stink, monkey, boo, baby Maddie
Favorite toy: She loves all kinds of toys, but her favorites are stuffed squirrels and orbees
Favorite treat: anything! LOVES fresh fruit or meat
Favorite sleeping spot: bean bag chair in living room, my bed in my room
Likes: Being outside, being with me... traveling, hiking, visiting friends... She loves meeting new people, and showing off her tricks. She also loves belly rubs and ear scritches. And of course, food
Dislikes: Bossy pushy dogs. She doesn't tolerate them anymore as she ages. Being seperated from me outside of the home.
She also doesn't like creepy people who make me uncomfortable.
General Disposition: Very merry, and happy. She's a wiggle butt. She does have a little responsibility to her, its funny. She loves people, and (now) loves kids (the younger the better lol), and is a TOTAL ham!! Will play it up, and roll over for belly rubs. In a group of people, she may do a random trick for the attention
Other: Maddie is my heart dog. I love her to death, we are inseperable. She listens to me like no other.. outside of the house.. LOL! She and I show people how cockers are supposed to be, temperment wise. The vet, groomer, trainer loves her. She's a perfect patent, and lets me do anything to her!
A dog attacked her a couple years ago and caused her eye to be injured, and she's blind in that eye. People always tell me she has cherry eye and I need to get it fixed because its painful, and that TICKS me off!!! But it doesn't bother her


Name: Tucker
Breed:cocker
Age:I think 3
Weight:28lbs?
Acquired from: pixie's (member on here) Mom... needed to rehome him
Nickname(s):Tuckman, Tucker the Trucker
Favorite toy: tennis balls! also likes kongs
Favorite treat: peanut butter treats
Favorite sleeping spot: Kayla's bed
Likes: Kayla, food, walks, toys. He LOVES kids
Dislikes: dogs on his turf, not too crazy about men. BIG dogs.
General Disposition: Tucker has a funny personality, he's a happy dog. He does have some anxieties, and is a scardy cat about the most random things. Very active, not so graceful, loves to play!
Other: Tucker is technically my roommates dog (Kayla) and she is CRAZY about him and he is crazy about her. He listens to us, is affectionate towards us, but you can tell that Kayla is "his" person lol just like you can tell Maddie is mine



Name: Mia
Breed: Cocker
Age: will be 6
Weight: 21-22lbs.
Acquired from: Show home/breeder rehoming due to nasty divorce
Nickname(s): Mia me. little miss priss.
Favorite toy: soft stuffies. she sucks on them, so weird
Favorite treat: peanut butter treats
Favorite sleeping spot: in enclosed spots similar to a crate
Likes: being cuddled with. she has to lay her head on your chest and cuddle with you
Dislikes: CRATES. She used to be so uncomfortable if out of a crate, and not she HATES them.
General Disposition: honestly, kind of snooty. LOL! She's a very affectionate dog. Doesn't like some men, and after a tramatic experience isn't too crazy about kids until after she meets them and sees there okay. She's just scared. Very sweet and very very affectionate. Did I mention affectionate?
Other: Mia is my roommates dog (Amanda). She's Manda's shadow all the time She's show quality, has some points towards her CH, has had puppies in her previous home, CERF and OFA, but had to be spayed & have two mamories removed due to a mamory tumor (non cancerous). Its taken a little wild to be a "real" dog (as my Mom calls it) to run around, get dirty, and not have to be in a crate. She still prances, though

 

[elegy]

Name: Luce
Breed: APBT
Age: 7
Weight: 45 lbs
Acquired from: shelter
Nickname(s): Lucy Goosey, Eleusis Malfoy, Eeevil Red Dog
Favorite toy: Steve
Favorite treat: tuna fish
Favorite sleeping spot: in my bed with her head on my pillow
Likes: everybody she's ever met, sniffing, car rides, bossing around the boys, chewing
Dislikes: cold or wet weather, other girl dogs, dogs invading her space, being told what to do
General Disposition: bossy, confident, smart, tenacious, absurdly social with people
Other: my heart dog and my first dog sport dog

Name: Mushroom
Breed: APBT
Age: 7
Weight: 55 pounds
Acquired from: rescue
Nickname(s): Shroomy, Shroomdoggydog
Favorite toy: his stuffed cat
Favorite treat: if it's edible, he'll eat it
Favorite sleeping spot: under the covers
Likes: his grandma, snuggling on the couch, food, playdates
Dislikes: strange dogs, pressure, nail trims
General Disposition: insecure but well-meaning, sweet as pie, silly, extremely snuggly, somewhat bullheaded

Name: Steve
Breed: Border Collie
Age: 13 months
Weight: 38 pounds
Acquired from: breeder
Nickname(s): Stevie, Stevenheimer
Favorite toy: ball
Favorite treat: who has time for treats when there are balls around?
Favorite sleeping spot: sleep is for the weak
Likes: ball, swimming, spinning in the backyard, flirt pole, biting Luce's head
Dislikes: scary people, rude dogs, not being involved
General Disposition: soft, wimpy, reactive, huge chase drive, huge ball drive, smart as a whip, cream filled, very tuned in to me

 

[colliewog]

Name: Malcolm
Breed: Smooth Collie
Age: 10 y
Weight: 76 lbs
Acquired from: myself
Nickname(s): Mac
Favorite toy: Ring covered in fleece strips - he's had this for 6 yrs!
Favorite treat: BilJac Liver Treats
Favorite sleeping spot: bed
Likes: tugging, being the only dog
Dislikes: rain, being stepped on by the other dogs
General Disposition: dignified, reserved most of the time, then all of a sudden - a spaz!
Other: Great guard dog.

Name: Smidgen
Breed: Smooth Collie
Age: 6 y
Weight: 55 lbs
Acquired from: myself
Nickname(s): Midgie, Pig
Favorite toy: Stuffed ball
Favorite treat: Anything that doesn't eat her first
Favorite sleeping spot: bed
Likes: playing catch, agility, wrestling, barking
Dislikes: anyone else in her crate
General Disposition: high energy, but with an off switch.
Other: Awesome work ethic .... she'll try anything once!

Name: Dora
Breed: Smooth Collie
Age: 3 y
Weight: 58 lbs
Acquired from: myself
Nickname(s): Dora-bora
Favorite toy: Cuz or Wubba (she likes the expensive, commercial ones!)
Favorite treat: Any crunchies ... the smaller the better
Favorite sleeping spot: bed
Likes: chewing on her bones ... she can chew for hours
Dislikes: being confined when the other dogs are out, my BF touching me (long story)
General Disposition: high energy, with bursts of higher energy, then off
Other: smart as a whip, the wheels are always turning

 

[Grab]

Name:Julian
Breed:Yorkie
Age:8 yrs
Weight:10 lbs
Acquired from:breeder..not a great one, but a breeder nonetheless
Nickname(s):Jules, Hoolie, Hooligan and varioius others
Favorite toy:all toys
Favorite treat:all treats..but particularly raw bones. He hoardes them
Favorite sleeping spot:at the foot of the bed or the wee dog bed on the floor
Likes:Ginger,cats, car rides and keeping the other pets' behavior regulated
Dislikes:most dogs besides Ginger
General Disposition:bossy with other pets, but a very sweet boy nonetheless


Name:Ginger
Breedoodle/Chihuahua cross
Age:12ish years
Weight:10 lbs
Acquired from:adopted from work when her former owner was going to take her to the shelter at 10 years of age. (she said her vet bills were too high...her only medical issue at the time was diarrhea that went away on a non grocery store food)
Nickname(s):Elf, Elfles, The Elf, Ginge!
Favorite toy:She doesn't do toys
Favorite treat:All food
Favorite sleeping spot:She'll sleep anywhere..but at night she sleeps on the bed at the foot
Likes:All food..things that lead to food...smelling food...looking for food...and naps
Dislikes:When food runs out.
General Disposition:She's a very sweet girl and we can't imagine our lives without her. She's very youthful acting and doesn't look her age at all. How someone could live with her for 10 years and then cast her off is beyond me.

Name:Aesop
Breed:Chow Chow
Age:21 months
Weight:73 lbs
Acquired from:breeder
Nickname(s)up Pup
Favorite toy:not really into toys
Favorite treat:raw bones and bully sticks
Favorite sleeping spot:anywhere with tile
Likes:walks, car rides, barking back at the awful neighbor dogs
Dislikes:any food with a different texture
General Disposition:he's a very, very gentle boy, as well as a big goofball

Name:Grimm
Breed:Shih Tzu/mixed with a plethora of other shaggy things (aka Generic Brown Dog)
Age:1 year
Weight:18 lbs
Acquired from:adopted from work. His former owners surrendered him at 10 weeks when he got Parvo. The clinic treated him and then he came home with me.
Nickname(s):Grimmy, Gimme, Gimm
Favorite toy:all toys
Favorite treat:anything he can chew on
Favorite sleeping spot:at night he sleeps in his crate, but he'll nap anywhere that happens to be near where I'm sitting
Likes:everyone and everything...except baths
Dislikes:Baths (he'll stand there looking like a sad muppet)
General Disposition:Gimme is always, always happy and smiling. He's eager to please and a very smart boy

 

[JessLough]

Name: Rosey
Breed: Border Collie/German Shepherd/terrier/water dog/spaniel
Age: 11 years
Weight: 49lbs
Acquired from: the 419
Nickname(s): Babe, Baby Girl, Sweetie, Sweetheart, Dog, Rose, Pretty Girl, Gorgeous, uhh anything that comes to mind, really
Favorite toy: soft squeaking toys
Favorite treat: anything really
Favorite sleeping spot: beside Rascal's cage
Likes: walks, Rascal, cuddles, sleeping, being told how pretty she is
Dislikes: most small breed dogs
General Disposition: sweet, kind, loves everybody, very protective of me
Other: Rosey is a sweet, loving dog who just aims to please us

 

[Brandyb]

My two:

Name: Brandy
Breed: JRT
Age: 7 years old
Weight: 11lbs
Acquired from: Ad in the paper (best $350 I've ever spent! )
Nickname(s): OMG too many to type, The B-Hive is what she's recorded as
Favorite toy: The beloved BALL. Ropes, tugs, stuffies, kongs, really anything.
Favorite treat: Anything, but seems to have a thing for cheese and rollover, mmm the salmon kind.
Favorite sleeping spot:Chair downstairs on the very top pillow. Or the fancy expensive pillows on our bed cause there so comfortable.
Likes: the BALL, playing, food, agility, hiking, walks, learning, thinking
Dislikes: fireworks, oranges, thunder, people who come at me at night from weird angles - LOL - don't ask.
General Disposition: Awesome awesome awesome dog. My heart dog, never will there be another Brandy, and I truly can't imagine life without her. Loves people, good with gentle kids, can be bossy, stubborn, independent, too smart for her own good, and cranky with pushy dogs. Adores learning new things, and is like a sponge in that sense. Sensitive, but tough. High drive little dog with an amazing off switch. Couldn't have asked for a better dog.

Name: Sam (the new guy)
Breed: JRT
Age: 7 months
Weight: 15lbs
Acquired from: Breeder
Nickname(s): the baby, piggy
Favorite toy: food
Favorite treat: food
Favorite sleeping spot:he doesn't get to decide yet
Likes: food, playing, food, playing, food
Dislikes: hmmm, not much yet...oh, dislikes being ignored and not getting his own way (oh the teenage years)
General Disposition: Goofy little bugger who is surprisingly mature for a pup. Learns fast, likes all people and kids, likes other dogs. Athletic. Did I mention highly food motivated? Medium drive dog, still needs time to develop.

 

[Shiba Rawr]

((Jumping on command for a treat. ))

Name: Pete/Peter
Breed: Rottweiler/Labrador/Pit Cross.
Age: 6 or 7 (he was '3 or 4' when we got him, according to the shelter)
Weight: About 100 pounds
Acquired from: The Humane Society of Central Oregon
Nickname(s): Petie Boy, Peter Boy, Petie, Babes, Babers, etc.
Favorite toy: He doesn't like to play with toys usually, but sometimes he likes Tobi's squeaky hedgehog.
Favorite treat: ANYTHING. But, Particularly homemade Peanut Butter dog munchies. x3
Favorite sleeping spot: Any bed in the house
Likes: Treats, Lazing around, Cuddling, Kisses, Running full speed around the yard, Long Walks, and Meeting new dogs.
Dislikes: The jerks who tease him through the fence, and coonhounds. (don't ask why, but it's the only kind of dog he doesn't like...Maybe it's because the jerks who tease him own 6 of them.)
General Disposition: Sweet, loving, and full of cuddles!
Other: He is extremely tolerant of puppies, and 'talks' (not barks or growls) a LOT! He is often (Sitting pretty in a sweater that's too small for him...)mistaken/stereotyped as a "mean dog", by the cattle owners/jerks who will purposely tease him, and threaten to shoot him.

(Sitting pretty in a sweater that's too small for him)

Name: Tobias Comet
Breed: Shiba/Pomeranian Cross
Age: 3 Months
Weight: 3-5 pounds
Acquired from: Craigslist ad, and some nice people.
Nickname(s): Tobi, Comet, Tobers, Tobe, Tobes, Kiddo, Kid, Babes, etc.
Favorite toy: Anything that moves, lol. Mainly his squeaky hedgehog, socks, his own tail, and any ball.
Favorite treat: Booda Bones (omg, they're GREAT for teething puppies!), Milk-Bone Knotted Bones, and Turkey lunch meat.
Favorite sleeping spot: On my bed next to my pillow, or in my lap.
Likes: Dogs and New Dogs! His big brother Pete, chewing on things, running and spinning in circles, chasing his tail, playing chase with other dogs, and running after toys, and BATHS! ((That's right! A Shiba that enjoys being bathed!)
Dislikes: Meeting new people (still working on that), being chased full speed by big playful dogs, being chased full speed by big friendly guys, being brushed, and not getting what he wants.
General Disposition: Playful, goofy, and cuddly.
Other: He is only a puppy, and still has a lot of socialization and training ahead of him!

 

[Upendi&Mina]

Name: Upendi Sue
Breed: GSDxHusky
Age: 1 1/2
Weight: 38 lbs.
Acquired from: Distant family.
Nickname(s): UPS, Upendis
Favorite toy: Squeeky Football
Favorite treat: Liver biscuits
Favorite sleeping spot: Under the bed
Likes: Butt scratches, walks, car rides, showing off.
Dislikes: Cuddling, Strangers who get in her face, Little dogs (she's afraid of them...go figure )
General Disposition: She loves her mommy and daddy, but can't really be bothered with anyone else. She'll give a cursory greeting and then go on with her life. She is active, but has a lovely off switch and can be just as content taking a nap by your feet.
Other: She was bottle fed after Mom rejected her and came to me quite sick. She's since blossomed into a happy healthy girl.

Name: Mina Dinosaur
Breed: AussiexLab
Age: 7 Months
Weight: 40 lbs.
Acquired from: Free ad in newspaper
Nickname(s): Miznit, Mina Butt
Favorite toy: Frisbee or Tennis Ball, it's a tie.
Favorite treat: Liver biscuit.
Favorite sleeping spot: On my lap.
Likes: Dog and people (seriously everyone is her new best friend), a good game of fetch or frisbee, cuddling
Dislikes: Being alone, waiting second to go pee
General Disposition: She's just a happy go lucky girl, nothing maker her happier than a good cuddle. The first thing she does every morning is flop over for a belly rub. She thinks everyone she meets is her long lost friend and she's never met a stranger.
Other: When I first got her she HATED the house, now I'm quite sure she would hate being left outside.

 

[jess2416]

Name:Chloe
Breed:GSD mix
Age: Will be 4 in a few weeks
Weight:55
Acquired from:The Lady who found her
Nickname(s):Chloemonster, brat
Favorite toy:Stuffies
Favorite treat:bully sticks
Favorite sleeping spot:Everywhere
Likes:Fetch, Outdoors, Stuffies
Dislikes:Cats, Squirrels, and some Strangers
General Disposition:Snarky, and Reserved, but friendly for the most part
Other: She is my heart doggy,

 

[dogsarebetter]

Name:Ruckus
Breed:Sheltie
Age: 3
Weight:45
Acquired from:Breeder
Nickname(s):Ruck, Ruck n stuff, Mr. Rucky
Favorite toy:latex squeekies!
Favorite treat:hooves
Favorite sleeping spot:behind the recliner on the hard wood floor
Likes:going to the creek, walks in the woods, sleeping
Dislikes:Most men and strangers, being petted when he is having his alone time
General Disposition:Reserved and shy around people he does not live with. at home he is lazy and pretty mellow. he is a bit of a grump and likes his alone time
Other: has a chemical imbalance and two behaviorist recommend that we have him PTS. luckily we didnt listen and found a medication that keeps most of his issues in check. he has came such a loooooong way.


Name:Lynn
Breed:sheltie
Age: 1
Weight:33
Acquired from:breeder
Nickname(s):Lenox, Lin din, Lenny
Favorite toy:tugs
Favorite treat:hooves
Favorite sleeping spot:dog bed in the living room while we are home, our bed when we are gone
Likes:going to the creek, going hiking, playing tug, and barking
Dislikes:most men and strangers
General Disposition: cautious at first, but then sweet.
Other: Lynn is a wild child! she love to run in circles, bark, jump, and dig on your arm. she can be a little heathen!
Lynn loves to stare at and chase shadows

 

[lisabobisa]

Name: Jasmine
Breed: Blue Heeler X
Age: 8yrs
Weight: 40-45ish lbs
Acquired from: SPCA/Humane Society of Austin
Nickname(s): Gremlin, Jazzy Butt, Jazz Jazz
Favorite toy: Stuffed ones, she loves pulling stuffing out. She loves her Nylabone too, when she decides to chew on it she always pounces on it first and throws it
Favorite treat: She loves her raw medallions
Favorite sleeping spot: Couch or our bed
Likes: Meeting new dogs who aren't crazy; people she knows
Dislikes: Crazy, in your face dogs; new people in the house (esp. men)
General Disposition: A big sweetie pie. =) She's always really happy to see the people that she knows she likes. She's not big on sticking right next to you but always stays within a radius of you.
Other: She was ridiculously energetic when we got her at a year old. She didn't really mellow out to "adult" energy until about five. Now she tends to just nap if nothing's happening to get her attention but she's always up for anything we want to do.

Name: Domino
Breed: APBT
Age: 2yrs
Weight: 50lbs
Acquired from: A lady who found her on the street
Nickname(s): Dom-a-long, Stinker, Dom Dom Pop
Favorite toy: Hmm she really loves the food producing kind but besides that she really goes nuts for a frisbee
Favorite treat: ANYTHING
Favorite sleeping spot: Uncomfortably close to you
Likes: People, food, toys
Dislikes: Dogs, besides Jasmine and her Great Dane friend Demus. There's some others that she tolerates but I wouldn't say she really likes them.
General Disposition: She LOVES people but has some issues with other dogs. People that she really likes sometimes get her so excited that she pees...
Other: She's very snuggly and doesn't mind how cramped it is, she wants to be near you. She's also very food motivated so it's really easy to train her, it's a lot of fun to teach her new tricks.

 

[PoodleMommy]

Name: Eika
Breed: Giant Schnauzer
Age: 3
Weight: 54lbs
Acquired from: Reputable Working Breeder
Nickname(s): Baby, *itch, Witch
Favorite toy: Tennis balls!!!! She's obsessed. She also likes frisbees and squeaky toys
Favorite treat: She'll pretty much eat anything
Favorite sleeping spot: My bed
Likes: Working, Tennis balls, Being near me
Dislikes: Vacuums, being crated while at Flyball practice
General Disposition: stubborn, pushy, goofy, lovebug, worker
Other: Eika is a Flyball dog. She's dabbled in Schutzhund and some disc dog training. I'm interested in getting her into Agility.

Name: Gunnar
Breed: Giant Schnauzer
Age: 5mos
Weight: 45 lbs
Acquired from: Same reputable breeder as Eika
Nickname(s): Buddy, Baby Boy
Favorite toy: Tug toys, balls, empty soda bottles
Favorite treat: Anything
Favorite sleeping spot: Crate
Likes: playing, training for flyball
Dislikes: Vacuums
General Disposition: super goofy, layed back, worker in training
Other: Flyball dog in training and possible other sports in the future.

you NEED to post more pictures...

Giant Schnauzers are one of the only dogs over 25 pounds I would consider getting... they are really stunning.

 

[SpringerLover]

Name: Buzz
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Age: 11.5 years
Weight: 50ish pounds
Acquired from: Back Yard Breeder
Nickname(s): Buzzeroo, Buzzy Boy, Dude, Doofus, Hey YOU!, Buddy...
Favorite toy: TUG A JUG!!! bully sticks count as toys right? If not... the talking fly.
Favorite treat: Almost anything... easy cheese might win by a small margin though.
Favorite sleeping spot: my bed
Likes: lots of things--running, playing, fishing, sleeping, eating, feeling the wind blow in his ears!
Dislikes: swimming, super cold weather, not having a fireplace when it's cold
General Disposition: good natured sweet old man, who has a wild side!
Other: Definitely my heart dog.

Name: Bailey
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Age: 9.875 years
Weight: 40ish pounds
Acquired from: Semi-Reputable Breeder
Nickname(s): BaileyDog, muppet, puppet, goofus, freakshow, pupperoooooooo!
Favorite toy: Jolly ball on a rope!
Favorite treat: Peanut butter, but she will eat almost anything.
Favorite sleeping spot: a dog bed near people
Likes: running, swimming, retrieving, birds
Dislikes: cats, puppies that won't leave her alone
General Disposition: goofy muppet
Other: She's my Novice A competition dog... a goofus, but we're getting there! Our goal right now is a VCD2.

 

[Gypsydals]

Name: Ivan
Breed: Dalmatian
Age: 4 1/2 yrs
Weight: 50
Acquired from: Breeder
Nickname(s): I, Gooberface(my personal nickname), butthead, Stinkass(although that one hasn't been used in a while)
Favorite toy: toys that fling or just about anything
Favorite treat: Veggies and goldfish
Favorite sleeping spot: where ever, usually by me
Likes: walks, running and WATER
Dislikes: strangers/people in his house, toddler girls(he is scared to death of them), being outside for an extended period of time.
General Disposition: At home bossy, outside of the house friendly, all around ready to go where ever
Other: A HANDFUL, loves to go to shows and show off. He loves to get his picture taken.


Name: Peewee
Breed: Husky X GSD mix (and possible wolf somewhere in there)
Age: 11 1/2 yrs
Weight: 65-70ish pounds (overweight)
Acquired from: ad in the paper
Nickname(s): Pee, PeePee head, Peester
Favorite toy: None, won't play with any
Favorite treat: food in general, Ice cream the ultimate
Favorite sleeping spot:normally outside in any weather. But if in the house by the back door
Likes: eating and sleeping, he used to like going for walks but now not so much. Bones
Dislikes: cats, squirrels, anything prey-like, loud voices, baths, rain, puddles BUt yet loves his pool, the camera.
General Disposition: pretty laid back, easy going
Other: A very good dog around young kids. He likes to meet new people in the house by peeing on them. Definatly not an up your butt kind of dog unlike the other in the house. He is quite content to be laying outside in the sunshine.

 

[DanL]

Name: Gunnar
Breed: GSD
Age: almost 5
Weight: 90
Acquired from: local breeder
Nickname(s): Bubs, Big Man
Favorite toy: any ball, tug or frisbee
Favorite treat: soup bones
Favorite sleeping spot: in the same room as me where ever I am
Likes: playing ball, playing "search", bitework, harassing Bruzer
Dislikes: decoys vacuums, strange dogs that walk by, stray cats in the yard
General Disposition: generally serious, aloof, but enjoys his tasks
Other: He's turned into a pretty awesome dog. The right combo of working ability with an off switch. Willing to please like no dog I've ever had, and so smart it's scary.

Name: Daisy Mae
Breed: Great Dane
Age: she'll be 3 next week.
Weight: 140 ish
Acquired from: not so local breeder
Nickname(s): Baby Girl
Favorite toy: anything stuffed, wubbies, balls
Favorite treat: she'll eat anything
Favorite sleeping spot: living room couch, our bed during the day, the twin mattress we have set up for her in the den.
Likes: walks, cuddling, playing fetch, harassing Bruzer (see a trend here?)
Dislikes: the mailman and this old man who walks by the house every day, she always barks at them. She'd probably kiss them if she got to meet them.
General Disposition: goofy, clown, lover
Other: an amazing breed, she's been a joy to live with.

Name: Bruzer
Breed: Pug
Age: around 8
Weight: 25
Acquired from: local breeder
Nickname(s): Pork Chop
Favorite toy: not much. Sometimes he'll play tug and he has as stuffed frog that you can sometimes entice him to fetch a couple times if no other dogs are around.
Favorite treat: ice cubes, and pretty much anything you give him
Favorite sleeping spot: in your lap
Likes: snoozing, eating, peeing on everything he can outside.
Dislikes: being harassed by Gunnar and Daisy
General Disposition: he's pretty mellow but he's got a nervous streak, he doesn't like loud noises and he doesn't like it when the big dogs get rowdy. Pretty alert, a great watch dog, not real smart.
Other: a fun little guy

 

[Dreeza]

Name: Oakley
Breed: who knows?
Age: about 5
Weight: 39 lbs
Acquired from: shelter
Nickname(s): Oakster, poopsie, poopsie face, cutie pup, oaks, oakley-dizzle...i could go on, hehe
Favorite toy: These stupid screaming monkey things (most obnoxious toy EVER!), balls/sticks/anything that can be thrown & chased
Favorite treat: cheese, meat, pupperoni (i try buying him organic...he seems to like artificial better, lol)
Favorite sleeping spot: my bed
Likes: chasing ANYTHING that moves, sleeping in inconvenient places, small animals that he can chase, walks, sniffing trees, peeing outside everywhere, running, leaping, cuddling (on his terms)
Dislikes: being restrained, anyone that walks by the house, my roomie's dog, being separated from me/the fam
General Disposition: psychotic....or sleeping...its kind of a toss-up
Other: Oakley is well, a special dog that takes some getting used to...he is just VERY anxious (part due to us doing a bad job at raising him, but when we got him at 6 months, he was anxious then too). He is a rather high-maintenance dog that is VERY easy and in my eyes, perfect...IF and only if you know how to deal with him. Oh, and he is just a tad too smart for his own good...

 

[hey_jude]

Name: Jude Nathaniel
Breed: Border Collie
Age: 4 Months- birth date July 09
Weight: 20 pounds at present- will probably be 38ish
Acquired from: Breeder
Nickname(s): Judey, Judiper as a joke...
Favorite toy: His raccoon - his first toy and still his favorite despite upgrades
Favorite treat: Cheese and chicken
Favorite sleeping spot: My lap. He just started to get cuddly lately.
Likes: Digging, drinking water, dog parks, wrestling, golden retrievers, clicker training- especially his box routine, Bully Sticks, Pig hoofs
Dislikes: Gettting things wrong in training, me petting other dogs, not being the center of attention (we are working on it!)
General Disposition: Jude is just starting to get cuddly now but for the most part he is independent, brave, and investigative. He is very thoughtful, often stopping to think before acting. He's always popular at the dog park among the dogs, and seems to be equally people and dog oriented- maybe a bit more dog oriented. He is a bit serious for a puppy- focused on work when we're training- but he is very well mannered and mature I think.

 

[smkie]

Name: Pepper
Age: 2-3
Weight: 25 lbs
Acquired from: found in the middle of the street on the coldest day of the year
Nickname(s): Stinkerbell
Favorite toy: her horsie and betty boop the squirrel
Favorite treat: crackers
Favorite sleeping spot: curled beside me in bed or on her cushion under my desk
Likes: running in the woods
Dislikes: being pushed and yelling.
General Disposition: independent, energetic, and focused. IF not allowed to run in 24 hours time, unhappy and positioned in front of the door. hint hint
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Name: Victor
Age: 5
Weight: 45 lbs
Acquired from: Save Our STrays
Nickname(s): Victorio and Biccy
Favorite toy: duck, very soft squeekies, sticks, flashlight or laser pointer
Favorite treat: hamburgers
Favorite sleeping spot: next to me or in bed covered up
Likes: running in the field or woods and People. Especially women.
Dislikes: boring things and being left behind. Toddlers
General Disposition: happy, funny, quick, sensitive, and intuitive