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Topic Title: Dogs on houseboats: Tips, comments
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Created On: 03/31/2007 04:21:56 AM
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 04/27/2007 01:26:27 PM
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That's a great idea Skallywag but most of us "have the dogs we have"; they're sorta like kids, you can't trade 'em in. Personally I think Dachshunds are great, they have a low center of gravity, don't shed, and have webbed feet so they're good swimmers. But at the moment I have a couple Pomeraneans... shed everywhere, can't swim worth spit, and one is afraid of the boat. But no, I'm not gonna trade 'em in.

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 04/27/2007 07:32:36 PM
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In my case, it's more how to treat the dog we have, rather than picking a specific dog FOR the boat.
We have the best of both worlds. A place on the water. Our dog has a yard & a boat.  But,he must go with us to bring back this HB. We have no choise.  8-12 days of being on a boat (mostly). For the few weekends we crab or shrimp, he can stay home.  He has some heeler in him, so I know what you mean. I've cowboyed a few years in Arizona myself. Working breeds need to work, not sightsee, that's for sure.
IF they made teacup Basset hounds, then they might be a livaboard breed.
 11/07/2007 08:49:40 PM
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BUMP,,FOR BAM-BAM!!

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