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We’re all drawn to different kinds of dogs, whether it’s a specific breed like the German shepherd or a group of dogs like terriers. Or perhaps it’s “giant breeds,” “mutts” or “rescue dogs.”

There’s something special about all these dogs, as well as those of us who online with them – whether it’s pitbulls, border collies or shelter dogs – understand there’s something special about them as a group.

So my concern for you is:

What do you want people to understand about “your” breed? Or your “type” of dog?

What misunderstandings are there around Australian shepherds or French bulldogs that you’d like people to know?

For example, I have a weimaraner as well as a black lab mix.

Since getting a weimaraner I’ve heard as well as checked out a few comments about the breed that are not favorable.

Those comments are along the lines of:

“Weimaraners are neurotic.”

And, “Weims are feline killers.”

These are not comments I’ve checked out or heard when or twice. They’re generalizations about weimaraners that are repeated on blogs, forums, rescue sites, breeder sites as well as from expert fitness instructors as well as veterinarians.

At least three experts have stated to me in an irritated voice, “Why did you get a weimaraner?” referring to my dog’s energy.

This made me feel poor about my dog, like there’s something wrong with him for having energy. Or that there’s something wrong with me for selecting the breed or for not “reeling in” his enthusiasm.

So … here’s what I’d like to state in defense of weimaraners:

1. Weimaraners are not “neurotic.”

In general, a lot of weims have a great deal of energy as well as they requirement to run every day. Some weims feel anxious or ecstatic in public if they’re still in training, however they can be calm in the house. Some weimaraners can online in an apartment or condo or little area with the ideal owner.

See my post: exactly how to online with a hyper pet dog in an apartment

2. Weimaraners can be great with cats, just like any type of other breed.

Yes, some weimaraners can’t be trusted around little animals however it depends upon the private dog. This is true of all breeds.

My weim was increased around cats from 8 weeks old, as well as he seems to view them as uncomfortable members of our family.

Some of the weimaraners in shelters or rescue groups can safely go to houses with cats as well as must be enabled by the adoption organizations to do so.

See my post: Can weimaraners online with cats?

And now I want to state something about my lab mix.

Yes, my pet dog appears like a black Labrador.

Yes, lots of Labs are friendly, including mine.

But please don’t presume every lab or lab mix is great with kids, great with strangers or simple to train.

Not all Labs make a great household pet or a great very first dog.

Some Labs are aggressive around strangers, terrified of kids or difficult to train.

My black lab mix is best in lots of methods as well as sets a great example for “Labs” everywhere, however often people put as well much depend on in a dog’s breed. youngsters come bounding as much as my pet dog as their parents smile just since they see a “Lab” as well as they presume he’s safe.

Labs as well as golden retrievers can be great, however they can likewise have a great deal of energy, enjoyment as well as nervousness. They’re prone to jumping on people as well as just like weimaraners they likewise requirement lots of training, policies as well as exercise.

See my posts:

How to piss off a Labrador owner

Why we requirement pet dog awareness, not pitbull awareness

Dogs are dogs, as well as of program there are consistencies among breeds or groups, however it’s not fair to make generalizations. often there are myths or stereotypes around specific breeds that are not helpful, particularly for the dogs waiting in shelters or rescue groups.

İlgili Mesajlar:

Do you have a type of pet dog people are terrified of?

Do pitbull memes do a lot more damage than good?

And so, what would you like people to understand about your type of dog?

Let me understand in the comments.

– Lindsay

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