FredDrift Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Er........ excuse me, who is steering today? This little lady (5 year old border terrier) loves boating but is not so keen on the jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Québec Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Miniature Schnauzer. small, intelligent (occasionally a bit TOO intelligent!), copes well with lots or relatively little exercise, doesn't shed fur at all (so needs occasional cut). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy the hammer Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 This is our dog story. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Bowers Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Definitely not a border collie. Ours has taken an advanced "getting in the way" course and has a telepathic interface, so he knows where you want to go before you do, and wants to get there first. They do tend to be very high maintenance (we are on our second) and demand lots of walks and attention. Wouldn't be parted from him though. Long hair means lots of hair to cope with. I guess a big dog means lots of food to carry on the boat. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Having been a dog rescuer in the past, I decided that since I was new to living on a boat, I would go for a pup so he/she could learn as I did. I also decided, for the first time, to pick a particular breed. I ended up with a Cairn Terrier (photos to follow). She is small, tough, fearless and doesn't moult at all (fantastic after owning a Labrador!)She has ridden untethered on the roof since she was 12 weeks old and loves it - even through the deep locks when she rides alone as I am single handed. She adores cruising and loves exploring new tow paths. She isn't perfect (when squirrel hunting all bets are off and her personal best for avoiding capture is 4.5 hours!)She loves everybody - people, dogs, cats... and has no inbreeding health issues. Oh and most important - I love her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardN Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Well I am obviously biased but I would look here: http://www.greyhound-data.com/adoption.htm?id=710&filter_sex=&x= or for a more local branch click here. Richard http://indigodream.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imnogeek Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 We have a Belgian Barge dog (Schipperke) lively when they are young but are often seen with elderly owners as they settled a small environment and don't require too much exersize. We have had 2 now, both from rescue. Video on this page Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) I agree with you Liam. We have just managed to hand back my son's boxer, after fostering him for a year or two and I am enjoying the peace, lack of dog hair and dog sh*t, but I do think I would like a little boat dog and I would go to the dogs home first to try and find something suitable. But I have heard that it's all untrained Staffies these days and I wouldn't want one of those. A narrow boat requires a narrow dog, the smaller and sprightlier the better. We have a Staffie and we are the third owners (keepers.) She is absolutely brilliant. Someone in the past has trained her a little. She loves the boat and especially the locks where she can meet people. http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/partymarty143/keyring1.jpg http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/partymarty143/riostoned.jpg What do you think. Added another http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/partymarty143/DSCN0324.jpg Martyn Edited September 5, 2010 by Nightwatch1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 JRT for us - Prior to Dennis we had a large very hairy but very lovable Golden Retriever - we vowed after 16 years with him we would never get another dog - but succumbed when we saw Dennis at just a few weeks old. It's a personal choice thing but I can't imagine sharing what small space there is on a boat with a large breed dog... so it's a small one for us - takes up very little room is very portable and easy to yuk out when he falls in the cut (Yes he's done it twice!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 JRT for us - Prior to Dennis we had a large very hairy but very lovable Golden Retriever - we vowed after 16 years with him we would never get another dog - but succumbed when we saw Dennis at just a few weeks old. It's a personal choice thing but I can't imagine sharing what small space there is on a boat with a large breed dog... so it's a small one for us - takes up very little room is very portable and easy to yuk out when he falls in the cut (Yes he's done it twice!!) Yes i agree. We had two JRTs before the Staffie. They both lived long and enjoyed boating, well we think they did. They never said. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Woman Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 I have a JRT. She is small enough to fit well into the space but 'big' enough to make a noise should anyone come onto the boat. She is friendly and happy and adaptable to whatever is going on... a ten mile walk or a day snoozing in front of the stove. She is happy to be part of any plans. A perfect boat dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick and Maggie Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 tell me what breeds are great for boat life, and what characteristics of what breeds are good for living on a boat? Small and fiesty - but enough about the wife.... Poppy 4kg watchdog... and a nice fit into the boat. Bonnie 44kg back-up watchdog who is also a nice fit into the boat! We never get any problems from scrotes. Mick and Mag's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigglefingers Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Okay, anybody got any thoughts on a whippet on boat? I'm seriously considering on finding a dog to join Thea and me on Cobbett. The whippets I've met in past seem nice but I'm not sure how they will fit in with my part-time job, a gentle quiet cat and my dislike of smelly things other than Ellen, Thea and sheep fleece! Also the dog needs a sense of humour living with me and Thea as it's never quite what Ellen calls 'normal' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Hi Jill, have a word with Bones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Okay, anybody got any thoughts on a whippet on boat? I'm seriously considering on finding a dog to join Thea and me on Cobbett. The whippets I've met in past seem nice but I'm not sure how they will fit in with my part-time job, a gentle quiet cat and my dislike of smelly things other than Ellen, Thea and sheep fleece! Also the dog needs a sense of humour living with me and Thea as it's never quite what Ellen calls 'normal' Whippets would tick all the right boxes for me if I was looking for a boat dog. They are: 1. Small. 2. relatively cheap to feed. 3. Short haired, so they don't smell too bad when wet 4. Very loyal But I am not sure how they would cope with being left alone on board for long periods. I have a 15 year old, fairly large, rescue dog - He is as thick as 2 short planks and hates water but still manages to fall in the cut regularly. If he gets off the boat in/near locks he is always on the wrong side of the canal to get back on. He is long haired and it takes about 2 hours for him to dry off after falling off the counter. By contrast, my previous dog was a sheltie/sheepdog cross. She was highly intelligent and knew exactly when to jump off the boat and where/when to get back on - a real pleasure to have aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigglefingers Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Hi Jill, have a word with Bones? Is Boots a whippet or a lurcher? I seem to remember there's some Saluki in there somewhere! I haven't had a dog for about 35 years so it's all a bit of a mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morat Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Bassett hound! OK they are not very easy to train but they are perfectly capable of learning if you use the right techniques. And it has to be said that they are not strong swimmers so you should really put one in a jacket when on the move.... But their temperament is perfectly suited to life on the cut. They are very laid back but capable of fun (and mischief). They are just about the least threatening dog to look at but a growl from one is a rumble of seismic intensity. They rarely bark unless on the scent of a hare. The most important thing is that they will not stand for being left alone so make sure you either get two or mark up dog friendly pubs on your maps. If you keep a Bassett fit it is an excellent companion and very snuggly. The lookouts! Oh..the effort! Edited September 7, 2010 by Morat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayalld Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Bassett hound! OK they are not very easy to train but they are perfectly capable of learning if you use the right techniques. And it has to be said that they are not strong swimmers so you should really put one in a jacket when on the move.... But their temperament is perfectly suited to life on the cut. They are very laid back but capable of fun (and mischief). They are just about the least threatening dog to look at but a growl from one is a rumble of seismic intensity. They rarely bark unless on the scent of a hare. The most important thing is that they will not stand for being left alone so make sure you either get two or mark up dog friendly pubs on your maps. If you keep a Bassett fit it is an excellent companion and very snuggly. Stepdaughter has a Bassett that has just enjoyed his first boating holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPy Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 You will need a dog that will help you steer lean in on the bends....... must have been a sidecar dog once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 As this thread proves, each to their own. Springers, good for keeping an eye on those pesky ducks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/4966677929_c5bb83acc5_s.jpg[/img 3 of 4 Italian Greyhounds bit smaller than a Whippet and will sleep all day if left to there own devices. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/4966677929_c5bb83acc5_s.jpg[/img 3 of 4 Italian Greyhounds bit smaller than a Whippet and will sleep all day if left to there own devices. Done the link wrong again must try harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morat Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Okay, anybody got any thoughts on a whippet on boat? I'm seriously considering on finding a dog to join Thea and me on Cobbett. The whippets I've met in past seem nice but I'm not sure how they will fit in with my part-time job, a gentle quiet cat and my dislike of smelly things other than Ellen, Thea and sheep fleece! Also the dog needs a sense of humour living with me and Thea as it's never quite what Ellen calls 'normal' Whippets can be very sweet, but seem to come in two varieties: Shaky Bag of Nerves and Placid. The placid ones are great but I'm not keen on the neurotic ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 3 of 4 Italian Greyhounds bit smaller than a Whippet and will sleep all day if left to there own devices. Done the link wrong again must try harder. You missed a ] off the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 lean in on the bends....... must have been a sidecar dog once Got one.... http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/partymarty143/DSCN0962-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 3 of 4 Italian Greyhounds bit smaller than a Whippet and will sleep all day if left to there own devices. I'd love an Italian Greyhound but I'd be terrified of breaking it (I managed to break my lurcher....Tommy Tripod). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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