Quote Originally Posted by Jerry View Post
I don't like poodles myself. But, did you know that the breed (at least the big one) was originally a hunting dog?. Anyhow, at least it isn;t one of those sneaky ankle biting Chihuahuas. And, maybe taking it our walking, while wearing your kilt will attract the ladies.(see the thread about kilts, kids and dogs)
It was one of the Louis' that started the classic "poodle cut" that made them look like lions (if you can't tell the difference between a poodle and a lion, please stay off the Serengehtti Plain). Before that I understand that they were bred in Germany as hunting dogs and the thick curly coat was intended to protect them as they tore through the brush and brambles.

And as to Chihuahuas, I notice that there are three varieties: there's a long hair one that looks absolutely ridiculous, the skinny "Don Knotts" type that look like they're going to have a nervous breakdown any minute and a third type that's squat, well muscled and really buff. Those buff ones look like pocket pit bulls...if I had to go Chihuahua, I'd have to go with one of those.

It's those damn weiner-dogs that you gotta look out for! Dachshunds! Nothing uglier than a weiner-dog attack...torn socks, ravaged ankles! They ought to all be put down! They just go berserk and tear your shoelaces to shreds! Bastards...

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