Boxster + Dog

[fragdude]

Aww, thats cute! (at work).

Ill try that pillow trick of yours. It may work, but Sammy likes to do things her own way and doesn't take kindly to people forcing her to sit a certain way. We'll see...

p.s. why so serious?

[Frodo]

Quote: "p.s. why so serious?"

Posted by fragdude.

If by "serious" you're referring to the last Jake pic (Batdawg), he's only being serious in a simple-minded way. He's big-time into lights, reflections, moving shadows, etc. He'll chase the beam of a flashlight or laser pointer more or less non-stop (til your arm gets tired). He runs across the lawn chasing the shadows of flying birds, barking like a crazy dog.

In keeping with this silliness, he's noted that shiny things sometimes create reflections that are fun to chase. I think in the Batdawg pic the camera, being metallic and, therefore, at least potentially reflective, got his undivided attention. THAT'S why he seems so focused. My technician at work has a cell phone which reflects sunlight nicely. Anytime she pulls it out, he follows her around waiting for some action.

He's kind of a funny dog.

[fragdude]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Quote: "p.s. why so serious?"

Posted by fragdude.

If by "serious" you're referring to the last Jake pic (Batdawg), he's only being serious in a simple-minded way. He's big-time into lights, reflections, moving shadows, etc. He'll chase the beam of a flashlight or laser pointer more or less non-stop (til your arm gets tired). He runs across the lawn chasing the shadows of flying birds, barking like a crazy dog.

In keeping with this silliness, he's noted that shiny things sometimes create reflections that are fun to chase. I think in the Batdawg pic the camera, being metallic and, therefore, at least potentially reflective, got his undivided attention. THAT'S why he seems so focused. My technician at work has a cell phone which reflects sunlight nicely. Anytime she pulls it out, he follows her around waiting for some action.

He's kind of a funny dog.

Oh dogs, mine does that too (chase lasers). But i was referring to the new batman movie:

[Samson]

I haven't had Bear in the Boxster, but when he rides in the IS, he gets to stay in a $20 nylon kennel from Target. He loves it, plus it keeps him (and his hair) contained.
You might be able to fit that in the front seat of a Boxster... keeps the dog low and if you were to get in a wreck, more safe than just laying on the seat (the kennel has seatbelt loops).

[fragdude]

That sounds like a really good idea! but unfortunately after looking at the dimensions of the kennel I don't think Sammy will fit in it...

[LoveBunny]

Originally Posted by insite

Lovebunny -

what kind of dog is that? here is our bolognese.

She is a Maltese. Wow, they do look really similar.

[thenavarro]

My "dog" prefers to drive!!



(actually, that's my Wallaby named Irwin)

[LoveBunny]

I'm not sure I know what a wallaby is, but it's cute.

My Sophie just got her hair did today, and now she's sportin' her nekked look.

[insite]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

My "dog" prefers to drive!!

(actually, that's my Wallaby named Irwin)

do kangaroos make good pets? how on earth did you get one in texas?

[cvhs18472]

Originally Posted by Ike

Hey GearHeads,

Let's at least get back to convertibles and uglee dogs. :troll:

Ike

That lovely creature is NOT ugly, she is just different than a Cocker Spaniel.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by insite

do kangaroos make good pets? how on earth did you get one in texas?

Insite, I love animals and purchased the wallaby from a breeder close to San Antonio. I live in a warm climate just south of Dallas, TX, but they actually prefer a cooler climate being from Australia/New Zealand as they have snowy winters there. They make great pets and are pretty hardy as long as you take care of them. However, if you neglect something, they can die very quickly and most vets down here don't know how to probably care for them, however, there are some great books that need to be studied in advance and then you can basically tell your vet what to order, how to treat, etc. . Their lifespan is approximately 12 years in captivity. As a baby, you have to bottle feed them at regularly occuring intervals with a special milk formula imported from Australia, this is the time period where you develop a bond with them that will last forever as they consider you their "mother". As they grow older, they live on grasses, and commercial wallaby diet. (kind of like dog food, but it's a special formulation) Purina markets it under it's exotic brand Mazuri Kangaroo and Wallaby Diet. They are friendly if hand raised, although most are kinda shy. Mine is named Irwin and he will hop up to me and every member of my family every time we are in the backyard, but if strangers are around, he will keep his distance as you have to earn their trust. They will occasionally nip like a puppy, but you know when its coming so it's not a big deal. Their worst habit is boxing and as they get bigger, they get stronger, and it's definitely something you want to nip in the bud and break them of. When they are small, it's cute, but when they are large, it hurts if they hit you right. Typically if you neuter a male early enough, then they don't develop boxing, but then you can't use it as a stud either.

I definitely recommend them as pets. They are a joy to watch and very curious albeit shy creatures. Also, they stay a manageable size in comparison to a Red Kangaroo so even if they act up, you can still be safe and not get hurt too bad. If you get a larger species of Kangaroo, they can hurt you pretty bad if you aren't careful, they are very powerful creatures.


Mike

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by LoveBunny

I'm not sure I know what a wallaby is, but it's cute.

My Sophie just got her hair did today, and now she's sportin' her nekked look.

LoveBunny,

Thanks, a wallaby is a small marsupial. They are basically small kangaroo's.

Mike

[insite]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

Insite, I love animals and purchased the wallaby from a breeder close to San Antonio.......

fascinating. i think it's hysterical that there is such a thing as purina wallaby food.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by insite

fascinating. i think it's hysterical that there is such a thing as purina wallaby food.

Insite, here's a few more pics you might enjoy, the last one is me and my 70 lb. Sulcata tortoise, Bettis (and yep, Purina makes a diet for them as well )

[LoveBunny]

I just can't get over how cute that wallaby is. I even like it's long middle toes.

[fragdude]

omg I want a Wallaby. Do you think if one was raised side by side with a dog they would get along? I don't actually plan on doing this, just wondering if its possible.