If I were to....

[mbfrench]

Don't think breed, think temperament - every dog is different and I would take Megan along to meet the dog on neutral ground and see what she thinks.


I say this again and again but honestly that does not need to be the case, yes it will depend on the pup, but even bigger pups usually have the sense to be careful around smaller creatures, and a good owner should always make sure interactions are monitored and kept from getting rough.

Yes a dog allowed to play rough will try it with different dogs, but raised correctly just because a dog is a lab does not mean it will be too boisterous.

I keep saying it but Cadbury was playing with a sheltie at 12 weeks old. They played beautifully, he neither body slammed or bounced on her. They just played chase. She was leading the game and he was happy with that.

I have no concerns about bringing sheltie pup home and introducing him/her to Cadbury.

Perhaps Cadbury is the exception, but he can be trusted with any pup and for that matter any child.

I somehow had missed this thread,and I decided to chime in.I could not agree with you more about your Cadbury.And so does Earnhardt!

Just becuase they are big,cumbersome when puppies,and have the attention span of almost nill..does not make these dogs less compatible with shelties.

I say it again and again..it is the way these dogs are brought up.If they are allowed to play rough,it carries itself thru the rest of the growing stages as they mature.

I think everyone could attest to the fact,Earnhardt was one laid back lab at sheltie gathering.He had more than one oppourtunity,to show his alpha self..but knew better,as we are in control of him.As for children,we could not ask for a more loving dog. And the smaller the dog,the more he dotes over them.I have never had one ounce of hesitation when Lucy & Lexie were brought here at young ages,and so very tiny as tea cup chi's are.

For him to have all these pups in his territory,and never meeting a one of them,is a true test of gentleness on his part.

I think it is very important IF another dog is brought into your home,that possibly meetings on neutral grounds are important.A young pup brought in,will settle in nicely.It does'nt take long for them to figure out who is who in pecking order.After all...we have 3.Trapp knowss where he sits in pecking order,as well as Jasper.

Ok..off my soap box! Labs are wonderful,as well as goldens.You'll know when the time is right Susan,and what breed will be best suited.I am sure Megan will be thrilled with a new brother or sister.

 

[SheepOfBlue]

Laid back him and Sca were terrorizing each other. Hard to say which had more fun though. I think Earnhardt was second only to Lexi on Sca's list.

Oh and who knows dainty Megan might go alpha. Mom had a Cocker Spaniel that ruled the roost. She actually would tail ski behind my brothers dog that was twice her size. She would eat her food then go boot them out and eat theirs (my dog Dow learned to run when he got a treat as she would actually steal stuff right out of his mouth). Personality matters more than size.

 

[Justicemom]

Personality matters more than size.

That is so true. My dog Jazz was top dog and no other dog questioned it. It usually only took a look. The only dog who did was my dad's Lab Belle. They got into a fight and it ended in a draw. Jazz 30lbs to her dying day was sure she could have taken Belle 95lbs if the humans would have just stayed out of it. Unfortunately they couldn't be in the same room because of it.

 

[dawns2shelties]

Ah he is a handsome guy.

Here is my breeders frist rottie Grete at Sunday's 3rd b-day party. Grete is a Can/Am/UKC CH, has herding titles and obedience titles. She just took up agility this summer at 8yrs becasue she was bored and needed something to do. She is actually doing really well. Don't know if she'll ever compete but it keeps her busy.

I'm not sure where Ember is in this picture? She must have gotten herself into trouble and needed a timeout.

That is just too cute. Which sheltie is he trying to steal the spotlight from.
I have only known sweet Rotties.

 

[Justicemom]

That is just too cute. Which sheltie is he trying to steal the spotlight from.
I have only known sweet Rotties.

The dogs in that picture were back row L to R Justice, his grandma Chima who was 16yrs at the time she passed that summer, Rottie Grete and Image, Pikes mom. Image passed last feb a week shy of her 14th b day. The grand Princess B-day girl Sunday, Justice's half sister is laying down in front.