Doggy Update
A couple of days ago we invited two stray dogs to spend the weekend with us. In the mean time, some additional facts have visited us. For one thing another neighbor has stated that the canines had been "runnng around" the area for several days before we caught them. Since there are some coyotes and larger dogs around, the strays were not especially safe. That probably led to some anxiety for them. In addition, German Shorthair Pointers are bred for bird-hunting so they are very excitable around the feathered critters. Once they found themselves inside and sperated from all that angst, they slept for about sixteen of the first twenty-four hours.
My friend, Bob, said that premium hunting-dogs like those are fairly valuable, probably in the $800 range. That made me think that the real owners might assume we were trying to steal them, so I called the police. They had received other calls about the dogs in the previous few days that the dogs were running around. I spoke with an officer and told him we (Patty) took them to the vet and we were treating kennel cough and got rid of the fleas. He was glad they were safe and not running around, exposing themselves and others to risk.
Since our yard is not fenced, we had to walk them on leashes. They are high energy dogs who were not trained to walk on a leash. Their natural instincts take over so they want to sniff the ground in search of prey. They are so enthusiastic about their mission they "work" very quickly. Their high energy demands attention. They want to work: sniffing quickly for rabbits and birds. They also like chasing a tennis ball or going for a jog. We have tennis balls but we cannot take them outside unless they are leashed, so we throw the balls for them in the house.
We had to have a way to refer to them, so we named the white male "Whitey". The female has a lot of natural brown color to her coat, so she came to be called "Brownie".
They are smart dogs and caught on quickly. When we walk them separately, Whitey misses his sister to the point that he cries until she returns. He is so attached to his sister, I would hate to see the two of them separated. He is the more hyper of the two. he needs her. Our yard is filled with birds, rabbits and squirrels. Whenever one happens past, Whitey goes crazy. He wants to go work. He "points".
Brownie is calmer and happy to sit next to you, but she has had a couple "accidents".
They are both affectionate dogs and want to be appreciated. They obey some basic commands and love to cuddle. Overall it is easy to see why people like the breed. They are high-energy, lovable, loyal, enthusiastic, and attractive. I have not noticed any shedding. They weigh about 35 pounds.
Today is Monday. We are hoping to hook up with the animal hospital whose name is on Whitey’s tag, but several calls to them have gone unanswered. We have also tried to make contact with the local rescue group, but they have not returned calls either. We will stick with these precious dogs until we find a suitable alternative. They will be wonderful pets for the right family, but that is clearly not us. We want one larger dog, that is less demanding.
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A couple of days ago we invited two stray dogs to spend the weekend with us. In the mean time, some additional facts have visited us. For one thing another neighbor has stated that the canines had been "runnng around" the area for several days before we caught them. Since there are some coyotes and larger dogs around, the strays were not especially safe. That probably led to some anxiety for them. In addition, German Shorthair Pointers are bred for bird-hunting so they are very excitable around the feathered critters. Once they found themselves inside and sperated from all that angst, they slept for about sixteen of the first twenty-four hours.
My friend, Bob, said that premium hunting-dogs like those are fairly valuable, probably in the $800 range. That made me think that the real owners might assume we were trying to steal them, so I called the police. They had received other calls about the dogs in the previous few days that the dogs were running around. I spoke with an officer and told him we (Patty) took them to the vet and we were treating kennel cough and got rid of the fleas. He was glad they were safe and not running around, exposing themselves and others to risk.
Since our yard is not fenced, we had to walk them on leashes. They are high energy dogs who were not trained to walk on a leash. Their natural instincts take over so they want to sniff the ground in search of prey. They are so enthusiastic about their mission they "work" very quickly. Their high energy demands attention. They want to work: sniffing quickly for rabbits and birds. They also like chasing a tennis ball or going for a jog. We have tennis balls but we cannot take them outside unless they are leashed, so we throw the balls for them in the house.
We had to have a way to refer to them, so we named the white male "Whitey". The female has a lot of natural brown color to her coat, so she came to be called "Brownie".
They are smart dogs and caught on quickly. When we walk them separately, Whitey misses his sister to the point that he cries until she returns. He is so attached to his sister, I would hate to see the two of them separated. He is the more hyper of the two. he needs her. Our yard is filled with birds, rabbits and squirrels. Whenever one happens past, Whitey goes crazy. He wants to go work. He "points".
Brownie is calmer and happy to sit next to you, but she has had a couple "accidents".
They are both affectionate dogs and want to be appreciated. They obey some basic commands and love to cuddle. Overall it is easy to see why people like the breed. They are high-energy, lovable, loyal, enthusiastic, and attractive. I have not noticed any shedding. They weigh about 35 pounds.
Today is Monday. We are hoping to hook up with the animal hospital whose name is on Whitey’s tag, but several calls to them have gone unanswered. We have also tried to make contact with the local rescue group, but they have not returned calls either. We will stick with these precious dogs until we find a suitable alternative. They will be wonderful pets for the right family, but that is clearly not us. We want one larger dog, that is less demanding.
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