I miss having a dog

[lesbiassparrow]

You know how other people have fantasy houses or cars? I have fantasy dogs. The dogs I would like to own one day. Above all, I do have a love for a good mutt, because they're awesome and amazing but still here are the dogs I still dream about having:

Irish Wolfhound. Yes they're roughly the size of a pony and will eat you out of house and home, but have you ever met one? They're wonderful and calm and I once saw one being nipped at by a Kerry Blue terrier and hassled and all it did was put its paw on it and hold it down while looking completely unconcerned as it wriggled feverishly.

Borzoi (there's sort of a theme here: I like coursing type hounds. A lot). I've never known one, but they look like they'd fight off Napoleon's army for you and then come back with dinner.

Greyhound. I once worked with them a bit and they were quite awesome too. The racing ones less so, but the ones that had been pets were mellow and just liked to lay around and then gallop together around in circles. They're lazy beautiful animals who just want to hang around and then break out the speed once in a while to show they can.

Afghan. They're like princesses and unicorns and ponies all rolled up into one incredibly hard to groom package. IDEAL.

Corgi. They're so determined despite those stumpy legs. They're quite conviced they're a larger dog and I am sure they dream of taking down wolves on the steppes and secretly believe they could do so, if only their owners would let them off the leash. Just this once! They'll bring you back a deer. Or perhaps a largish mouse.

Actually, I like all dogs. They're all awesome. And sometimes They FIGHT CRIME *(Wait until the first minute mark for awesomeness).

Comments

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

I have to say, one of the happiest moments of my life was when, after not having a dog for over 20 years because of my insane commute, I got Kaiya. And ITA a million percent about Corgis. They're unbelievably cute and totally unaware that they aren't Huge Monster Dogs Who Must Be Pheared! Because I never remember who on lj knows who else on lj, do you know endlessdeep? Her mother breeds Corgis, and she has two awesome ones of her own. (Also, she's really nice and sane and makes great icons. She made this one just for me.)

ETA: That video is awesomesauce!

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

Isn't that video amazing. I like to imagine a world where dogs fight crime and come to your rescue.

I've seen endlessdeep around, but don't know her. But she must be wonderful if her mum breeds corgis. And having a dog is so wonderful; I just miss it so much. It's been so long since I've had one in my life and that just isn't right.

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

You should friend her and get your vicarious Corgi mix. :-)

[lovinlorne.livejournal.com]

How awesome is that video? I had to laugh when the husky moved in for kisses. That's so typical! LOL

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

I had Siberians many years ago, and you're so right. I used to joke that they'd be great watchdogs: they'd watch the burglar steal the silver. And 'til the day they died, they would have abandoned me (at least temporarily) for any child.

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

I love that huskies look so wolflike and have completely unwolflike personalities. Just big softies.

[cookiesworld17.livejournal.com]

My ideal dog is someone smaller than yours, but you're right, all dogs are awesome. I'm finally at a place in my life where I can have a dog again and we've been looking around on the Internet. Medium-sized dogs are difficult to find as rescue dogs, but I'm sure one of these days our dog will appear.
There is someone in town who has three Borzoi's, and when he takes them all for a walk they almost stop traffic. And the best thing is their hair: it flutters and flows when they walk, so they always looks like they're walking slow motion in a cheesy music video. I love it.
The video was wonderful, and I loved the song,I'm heading off to download it now.

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

Your dog is just waiting for you. Somewhere. And then it will be amazing when you finally meet.

Isn't that video amazing? I have watched it far more times than I'd like to admit. THEY FIGHT CRIME. Puppies and corgis and afghans and all. If only they had a borzoi it would be perfect.

ETA: I bought the song as soon as I heard it. It makes me so happy.

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

Someone I know via an online dog comm found her dog - medium size and clearly a doll - because she volunteered to do dog transport, helping rescues being moved from high-kill shelters in one part of the country to no-kill shelters in other areas. She went to meet the dog(s) she was transporting and thought, "Why is my dog in that car?" So that might be a way to get first dibs and do a good thing at the same time.

[cookiesworld17.livejournal.com]

I had never really thought of volunteering with a rescue society, but that's a pretty good idea. We live on Vancouver Island, which has no-kill shelters, so most of the rescue societies bring in dogs from the south, especially California and Texas. Aside from getting the right dog for us, we need to find one that doesn't have issues with cats, as we also have those. But I know my dog will come along one day.

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

I love your description of the Wolfhound. :)

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

The description is awesome because they are awesome. :)

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

Ah, that's a great thought. I'm still giving you credit though. :)

[lage-nom-ai.livejournal.com]

Ok, we do not agree on any breed at all... except corgis. I LOVE corgis, precisely because I think of them as sawed-off german shepherds. Whereas they think of themselves as fullsize german shepherds. Heeee!

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

What is wrong with Irish Wolfhounds? DO YOU HATE IRISH BREEDS????? :)

Corgis are wonderful. Like Dachshunds they have never worked out they have been minaturized.

[lage-nom-ai.livejournal.com]

I DON'T HATE THE IRISH, I JUST LIKE TO KEEP MY DOGS AND MY PONIES TWO SEPARATE ENTITIES.

Also, don't wolfhounds have rough fur? I like my dogs softer and fluffier (but not golden retriever levels. Or poodles. UGH).

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

Poodles are great when they're not all shaved and ridiculous. I had a friend who had one that wasn't clipped and it just looked like a curly otterhound type. It was way too smart though...

[wistfulmemory.livejournal.com]

DOGS ARE AWESOME! I love my Keeshonds. They're intelligent, loveable fluffballs, and they are ADORABLE when they're puppies. If I couldn't have a Keeshond, I would probably get either a Sheltie or a Corgi. A friend's mother used to raise Shelties, and they were so friendly and smart. And I have an unhealthy obsession with Corgis because of the Cowboy Bebop anime. (One of the main characters is an intellectually enhanced Corgi who is an awesome computer hacker.)

That music video was AWESOME! I loved how the smaller dogs were the ones who were doing most of the attacking. AND THE PUPPIES! SO CUTE!

I hope you are able to find the perfect dog for you soon. You definitely deserve one.

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

Keeshonds look so pretty. I've never met one in real life though, but I bet they are as wonderful as they look. And they look so happy. I am so envious of you. I can't get a dog this year because I'll be travelling a lot, but next year! IT IS THE YEAR OF MY DOG.

I loved the burglar guy looking down at the corgi grabbing his trousers, going 'WTF?' and then the other little dog leaps on him and takes him down. Teamwork by little crime fighting doggies is the best thing ever.

[wistfulmemory.livejournal.com]

They really are wonderful (though shedding season can be a pain...). Keeshonds smile, and you really can tell what mood they're in by whether or not they're smiling. If you ever come to the Twin Cities in Minnesota, I'll introduce you to my Keeshonds. Yeah for getting a dog in the nearish future! :D

Yes, that part was awesome. *off to watch the MV again*

[lavidaessueno.livejournal.com]

We had three Afghan hounds when I was growing up - 2 black, 1 silver. Total nightmare.

That being said, I love big dogs too!

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

3? Wow! That is impressive. They look so lovely and elegant, but the one person I knew who owned one spent hours brushing it. Lovely dog, though - and really sweet.

[valkyriesailor.livejournal.com]

Irish Wolfhound... totally agree on that. Though I don't have any issues with the Kerry Blue terriers - though I only knew one, when I helped my grandfather out in dog hair-dressing. ^^

Actually I like every dog - but at home we already have 3 - so I don't believe we could hold more. ^^"

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

You did dog-grooming? Lucky you - it would be my alternate career.

Kerry blues have a bad reputation for being rather snappy to people who aren't their owners and a little over dedicated to their owners. But beyond that I know little about them - they're really rare even in Ireland.

[valkyriesailor.livejournal.com]

Actually I only helped out. ^^" My grandfather was the great one. He even did grooming for a prince's dogs (boasting =^^=), though those were Fox and Welsh Terriers.

Later on as he got older, he went walking around the neighborhood and did dog-grooming for all who asked for it. For example I remember a Giant Schnauzer, where the owner asked for tuft-like tail ending, like by a lion (the Schnauzer's tail wasn't shortened). Whaa, those are happy memories~.

Now even though I inherited his set, I'm only doing it for my own dog, Xira. And even that doesn't work out that well all the time. ^^"

With the Kerry blue I don't have bad experience. Sure, we were only there for 1-2 hours mostly, but it was a nice dog. And it was good to see how the seemingly black dog becomes blue after grooming. ^^

[cbackson.livejournal.com]

I am exactly the same way. My fantasy dogs are mostly various types of scent hounds (a blue tick coonhound is my ideal dog, SIGH), although I also adore Irish Wolfhounds for their mellow temperment and general awesomeness. I also love vizslas; Dog Niece is a vizsla mix and I adore her.

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

I had to look up the coonhound - awesome looking dog. Such soulful eyes.

I like all dogs, mutts and pedigrees alike - there's no variety that doesn't have something cool about it.