I'm a first time dog owner, I've got 3 cats at home and I recently got a newfypoo puppy. She's such an amazing and sweet creature, she's very smart and I feel that she understands me well. She became fast friends with the cats, although I admit the cats were weary of her at the beginning. Although, she doesn't understand her strength and size, so sometimes while walking she can pull on the leash and overpower me. But I wouldn't trade her for the world, she's my princess.
Thanks for watching and commenting. With your dog, the smart mostly comes from the Poodle, and the "understands me well" is also Poodle and Newfoundland. Newfoundlands are very family oriented dogs, with the patience of a saint when it comes to children. Poodles are also very human-oriented. A key part of owning a dog is finding a breed that you can safely handle. My next door neighbors, retired, in their 60's, got their very first dog two yrs ago. A Goldendoodle. The lady face-planted into the ground over the Memorial Day weekend because the dog jerked to the leash when it saw a squirrel. Fortunately, it was in the backyard, and not the sidewalk or she could have seriously injured. BUT, she did have a black eye, bruises and cuts. She doesn't walk the dog, her husband does and even he can't handle the dog despite being on their 4th trainer. My unsolicited advice to you is to be sure you get the leash pulling under control, and use the right leash and collar to help you. I have two German Shepherds, and I walk them together. That's 180 lbs. on two leashes. I use prong collars for my safety. While they are walked on a loose leash, there's any number of times, the leash has jerked when they've seen another dog, a squirrel, a deer. Without that prong, I'd have pancaked on the sidewalk. Not saying the prong is right for your dog -- that's a subject between you and your trainer. But you have to be safe when you walk your dog.
Thank you very much for watching and what a splendid idea! I will certainly put that down on my script list. I don't usually recommend terriers for beginning, 1st time dog owners, because they can be feisty and independent little demons. But they're among the cutest of groups and the terriers have the most BIS wins at Westminster.
Thank you for watching. A video is planned for 1st time owners, and I'll be basing my suggestions on breeds that I feel will not overwhelm new owners. I always reply to people, especially the ones that tell me how much research they've done, that you don't know what it's like to own a dog until you own a dog. Shelters are full of dogs surrendered by owners who did their "research."
I am excited to someday get a Bernese Mountian Dog. They are my favorite breed and I have been researching them for years. My husband and I decided to wait five years to get one now that we finally have a house. We wanted time to fence in part of out yard, give our cats plenty of time to establish, themselves and for our first born to be big enough to help out while they're a puppy, and our future baby to be at least 3 or 4 with pet manners. My family enjoys hiking and walks in general, my rescue beagle was my hiking partner for years until she got cancer in her leg and stopped enjoying walks, really looking forward to having a dog to hike with again. I grew up around labs, goldens, spaniel mixes, a husky mix and got my beagle when I was freshly graduated. Until I had my first kid I also dog sat pit mixes, dobermans, bulldogs of multiple breeds, huskies, shepards, doodles, even a griffon, so I hope I have enough experience.
Thank you for watching and commenting. Much appreciated. I have a friend of 40+ years whose daughter and son-in-law decided on a Bernese. They got a puppy several years ago, and then when the pup was about 2 yrs old, they welcomed a baby boy to the family. The dog took to the baby wonderfully and they have a great household. They've also put their dog through training to become a therapy dog, but I haven't heard too much on that front yet. Kudos to you also for ensuring that your children are old enough and responsible enough to know how to love and care for a dog. I've had my share of videos on social media to know that many parents haven't a clue how to mesh dogs with children, and shelters are full of surrendered dogs because of that. As for your experience, I always remind people that they don't know what it's like to own a dog until they own a dog. Be sure that if and when you get your Bernese, you get your pup from a highly ethical breeder who will guide you with your selection. You can have five pups from the same litter and each one will have a different personality. When I got my Boston, Allegra, six years ago (has it really been that long?!) I exchanged numerous emails with the breeder who sent me videos and photos of the litter. I told him that I had a Lab and 2 German Shepherds, so I needed a pup who wouldn't get overwhelmed. He described my Allegra as a "bulldozer". And that's exactly what she is. She's the instigator for everything that happens in the house. She's a rocket outside when she runs with my Shepherds, and totally fearless. Hope you find your perfect pup someday. Just give it and yourself time, have patience, and Bernese are some of the best dogs out there for families. All the best.
@@thepupmommy Thank you so much for responding! We will certainly take our time finding the perfect pup for family. Our eldest boy has been around dogs and cats since birth. He loves animals and we always made sure to supervise his time with the animals and correcting him when needed. We've only ever had shelter dogs so getting a puppy from a breeder is a whole new experience for us, I will continue looking into as many breeders in and around my state for sure. A rescue pup isn't out of the question, but Berners just don't seem to show up in the shelters of my area.
In my opinion the three best would be 1. Bullmastiff 2. English mastiff 3. Dogue de Boudreaux Mastiffs are in my opinion the best family dog no questions asked as long as you know what you are doing. These three are in my opinion the calmest, most gentle, and have the lowest chance of aggression towards people, dogs, or other animals.
Thank you for watching and your comment. Huskies are on my list of "not for first time dog owners" and Malamutes are on the list with caveats. First, these dogs are for "experienced" dog owners, not first time, and second, in the video, I mention that Malamutes need a "boss" as an owner. I have a friend of over 25 yrs, whom I mentioned in the video, who raised her children with Malamutes and now her grandchildren. I checked with her first to ask her opinion if I should include the breed, and granted only one opinion of a Malamute owner of 35 yrs, but she agreed with the stipulation that the owner has to know what they're doing.
@thepupmommy no hate at all! I have a 1 year old rottie that is a handful but a great working dog for me :) I love malamutes, but I also love giving them back to their owners lol I love your videos and watch them all
Just wanted to say I really appreciate your channel, it’s very nice to get a lot of different views from different people. We had a family Labrador when I was a young teen, and now that I moved out and live alone, with a lot of time on my hands to raise a dog, and a lot of dedication and having thought about it a lot I’m now just looking into what breed to get and wow am I struggling with that haha, it’s so tough to choose and compromise between all the things that match me. I most definitely want a large dog, but I’m afraid of having certain dogs as a “first” personal dog. I am so passionate about animals and I definitely understand how they work but some things can only be learned with experience I think. I’ve mainly been looking at the Saarloos wolf dog, Swiss shepherd, Turkish kangal. I’ve also been looking at just any wolf dogs, huskies and malamutes but I feel like a husky will be too difficult and loud for me, samoyeds, German shepherds. I guess my interest definitely lays very similarly in terms of looks. I definitely want a big big dog that isn’t too clumsy haha. I want to properly train and raise my dog, I have so much time that I really want to dedicate an incredible amount of time to him. Sorry for rambling on, I’m just having a hard time going through all my options. Love your content a lot
Thank you for watching and commenting. The viewer comments are clearly the best part :-). You can learn a great deal from people who have owned various breeds and who share their knowledge regarding the trila snand tribulations, but also the joys and happiness from owning various breeds. Some breeds are definitely more work, and many people get dogs that can completely overwhelm them. I'm working with someone right now who was thinking about getting an Australian Shepherd, until he did some dog sitting for a friend who owns one. Changed his mind real fast. As I don't know where you live, let me say this to your comment about the breeds you are looking for. The Swiss Shepherd and the Turkish Kangal/Anatolian Shepherd are herding dogs and meant to guard and run livestock. I will honestly tell you that the Kangal is a dog that thinks for itself, makes its own decisions, and will be difficult to train. The bite force of a Kangal is the highest/greatest in the world, so these dogs must be trained. These are not dogs for the first time time owner. Swiss Shepherds similar. Samoyeds are part of the basal breeds, and also difficult to train, not to mention they're very similar to Huskies, in terms of independence, stubbornness, and they can be barky. If you are looking for a dog that has a certain look to it, then from your list, I would advise you to get a German Shepherd. And one from a really good breeder. Stay away from the Dutch Shepherds and the Czech. Working line Shepherds are different in temperament and conformation than the show line. You want a dog that you can handle and who won't be running you. If you want more help, or just want to tal through your options a bit more, book a call with me. Calendly link is in the description. These calls are free. No obligation.
@@thepupmommy thank you so much for the reply, I will most definitely be looking to book a call with you, I’ll keep that in mind and get to it soon, thank you so much for all the info.
Thx for watching. By Mastiff, I meant the Mastiff, Bullmastiff, and other dogs that are Mastiff descendants, like the Cane Corso, the Great Dane, etc. All dogs that are strong and muscular, and large.
Thank you for watching, your comment and your question. Great Pyrenees were not included for several reasons. First and foremost, Great Pyrenees are primarily guardian/livestock dogs. They are bred to think for themselves and make decisions when it comes to guarding livestock. Another reason is that because they think for themselves, they are more difficult to train. If they don't want to "come", they don't come, etc. A third reason, these dogs shed a great deal because of their double coat. Fourth reason, you need to have the right environment for these dogs. Great Pyrenees are nocturnal dogs. Given their primary function as guardians, predators come out at night. That, in turn means, Great Pyrenees bark and barking at night if you live in an urban/suburban environment will not endear you to your neighbors. All the dogs mentioned in this video are "working" group dogs, not herding group. There's a very big differenece in funtion, temperament and personality.
If you do a "For Families but not First Time Dog Owners" may I suggest the Black Russian Terrier? Socialization and training are a must, but they will love your family and your kids.
Thank you for watching and your comment. Black Russian Terriers - I'm familiar with the breed, and I'd say for very experienced dog owners. A lady who owns one, commented on another video, and she was overwhelmed with the dog, but stuck it out. Many years ago, a man with a BRT came into the vet clinic. I was in the waiting room with my GSD laying at my feet. Her eyes were glued on the dog because, quite frankly, it was barking and out of control. The dog's owner kept jerking the leash, which, in my opinion, only made it worse. It stopped for just a moment, and then as the owner was talking to the receptionist, the leash looped. The dog took advantage and made a beeline for me and my GSD. My GSD, in return, let out a bark that I'd never heard in my life. Just reverberated off the walls and went into lunge mode, signalling, 'you'll have to get through me to get to my person.' Fortunately, her bark caught the attention of the BRT's owner who intervened in time. As dog owners and wannabe dog owners, you really have to be honest with yourself as to your personality, lifestyle and what you're able to handle. Dog behaviors some people can tolerate, other people can't. So that's why I list my criteria on how I selected the pups on my list, and realize that it's totally subjective.
@@thepupmommy Thank you for your response. BRT's definitely need socialization and training. I took ours to puppy training, and then intermediate training in a class setting so he got both. I learned as much as he did. He also went once a week to doggie day care for socialization, where the owner was experienced with GSD's. He's made hundreds of friends on his walks, he loves little kids and family of course. But your point is well taken that it's for those ready for the responsibility of training and socializing them. The right family - fantastic dogs.
Can you discuss the Bucovina and the Romanian raven shepherd as information is limited but due to Romanian rescuers we do need more information out there. We rescued a Bucovina cross with raven shepherd and he was an elderly gentleman but with the sweetest nature although we were his herd. This information is imperative for new owners as they are big dogs. Our Marley was 45kg.
My apologies for the very late reply. I had to look up both breeds as I quite frankly never heard of them before. They must be unique to Romania? I see that these are livestock guardian dogs and if I do a video solely on this breed type in the future, I'll be sure to include them. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Hello, I will be very happy if you answer my comment. My dog is 13 years old and it has been almost 6 months since he suffered from intervertebral disc disease and one of his legs is paralyzed, but he is still not incontinent.I don't know what to do, I would really like you to guide me😢
Thank you for watching and your question. I'm so sorry to read about your beloved dog. My German Shepherd, Czarina, was 12 yrs, 3 months old, when I made the decision to help her over the rainbow. She had IVDD like your dog, however, she was also incontinent, and both her hind legs were deteriorating. I bathed and cleaned up after her for 4 months, until I decided it was time to let her pass with the dignity she deserved. I suggest you watch her story in this video; it's at 07:57 in the video. It may give you the answer you're seeking: ruclips.net/video/vECTX9fli0s/видео.html Please let me know if you would like to chat privately; my email is in the description section. Wishing you comfort in your decision. One of the hardest decisions a pup owner has to make.
@@thepupmommy Thank you very much for your answer, I will be very happy to email you and talk with you, I saw the video but my dog is not yet at that level, so this decision is difficult for me because he can hardly walk yet, but really for My dog has difficulty walking
Fondness for children? Mmmm. Pass the Hollandaise sauce! Ahem. As far as Noofies go, do remember that there are some health issues they can have. My step-mother's Newfoundland had hip dysplasia later in life.
Thank you for watching and the humor. Newfies and so many other large breeds have dysplasia problems. Even though many of these breeds come with OFA certfication from the breeders, it's a common genetic ailment, the elephant in the room. Although the dysplasia gene has been known to occasionally skip some generations. Of my Shepherds, one female was diagnosed with bilateral at age 1-1/2 yrs, and she lived to a little over 12 yrs. She had learned to compensate for it. But, at the same time, she also developed IVDD, and needed surgery around age 6. With the Shepherds I have now, neither dog has it. Go figure.
I'm a first time dog owner, I've got 3 cats at home and I recently got a newfypoo puppy. She's such an amazing and sweet creature, she's very smart and I feel that she understands me well. She became fast friends with the cats, although I admit the cats were weary of her at the beginning. Although, she doesn't understand her strength and size, so sometimes while walking she can pull on the leash and overpower me. But I wouldn't trade her for the world, she's my princess.
Thanks for watching and commenting. With your dog, the smart mostly comes from the Poodle, and the "understands me well" is also Poodle and Newfoundland. Newfoundlands are very family oriented dogs, with the patience of a saint when it comes to children. Poodles are also very human-oriented.
A key part of owning a dog is finding a breed that you can safely handle. My next door neighbors, retired, in their 60's, got their very first dog two yrs ago. A Goldendoodle. The lady face-planted into the ground over the Memorial Day weekend because the dog jerked to the leash when it saw a squirrel. Fortunately, it was in the backyard, and not the sidewalk or she could have seriously injured. BUT, she did have a black eye, bruises and cuts. She doesn't walk the dog, her husband does and even he can't handle the dog despite being on their 4th trainer.
My unsolicited advice to you is to be sure you get the leash pulling under control, and use the right leash and collar to help you. I have two German Shepherds, and I walk them together. That's 180 lbs. on two leashes. I use prong collars for my safety. While they are walked on a loose leash, there's any number of times, the leash has jerked when they've seen another dog, a squirrel, a deer. Without that prong, I'd have pancaked on the sidewalk. Not saying the prong is right for your dog -- that's a subject between you and your trainer. But you have to be safe when you walk your dog.
Hello again! I would love you covering terriers. They are my favorite group. And would love to see hear your take on terriers. Thank you !
Thank you very much for watching and what a splendid idea! I will certainly put that down on my script list. I don't usually recommend terriers for beginning, 1st time dog owners, because they can be feisty and independent little demons. But they're among the cutest of groups and the terriers have the most BIS wins at Westminster.
I'd love a video on dogs FOR 1st time owners, although I've noticed that a lot of ppl disagree on which breeds are suitable.
Thank you for watching. A video is planned for 1st time owners, and I'll be basing my suggestions on breeds that I feel will not overwhelm new owners. I always reply to people, especially the ones that tell me how much research they've done, that you don't know what it's like to own a dog until you own a dog. Shelters are full of dogs surrendered by owners who did their "research."
I am excited to someday get a Bernese Mountian Dog. They are my favorite breed and I have been researching them for years. My husband and I decided to wait five years to get one now that we finally have a house. We wanted time to fence in part of out yard, give our cats plenty of time to establish, themselves and for our first born to be big enough to help out while they're a puppy, and our future baby to be at least 3 or 4 with pet manners. My family enjoys hiking and walks in general, my rescue beagle was my hiking partner for years until she got cancer in her leg and stopped enjoying walks, really looking forward to having a dog to hike with again. I grew up around labs, goldens, spaniel mixes, a husky mix and got my beagle when I was freshly graduated. Until I had my first kid I also dog sat pit mixes, dobermans, bulldogs of multiple breeds, huskies, shepards, doodles, even a griffon, so I hope I have enough experience.
Thank you for watching and commenting. Much appreciated. I have a friend of 40+ years whose daughter and son-in-law decided on a Bernese. They got a puppy several years ago, and then when the pup was about 2 yrs old, they welcomed a baby boy to the family. The dog took to the baby wonderfully and they have a great household. They've also put their dog through training to become a therapy dog, but I haven't heard too much on that front yet.
Kudos to you also for ensuring that your children are old enough and responsible enough to know how to love and care for a dog. I've had my share of videos on social media to know that many parents haven't a clue how to mesh dogs with children, and shelters are full of surrendered dogs because of that.
As for your experience, I always remind people that they don't know what it's like to own a dog until they own a dog. Be sure that if and when you get your Bernese, you get your pup from a highly ethical breeder who will guide you with your selection. You can have five pups from the same litter and each one will have a different personality. When I got my Boston, Allegra, six years ago (has it really been that long?!) I exchanged numerous emails with the breeder who sent me videos and photos of the litter. I told him that I had a Lab and 2 German Shepherds, so I needed a pup who wouldn't get overwhelmed.
He described my Allegra as a "bulldozer". And that's exactly what she is. She's the instigator for everything that happens in the house. She's a rocket outside when she runs with my Shepherds, and totally fearless.
Hope you find your perfect pup someday. Just give it and yourself time, have patience, and Bernese are some of the best dogs out there for families. All the best.
@@thepupmommy Thank you so much for responding! We will certainly take our time finding the perfect pup for family. Our eldest boy has been around dogs and cats since birth. He loves animals and we always made sure to supervise his time with the animals and correcting him when needed.
We've only ever had shelter dogs so getting a puppy from a breeder is a whole new experience for us, I will continue looking into as many breeders in and around my state for sure. A rescue pup isn't out of the question, but Berners just don't seem to show up in the shelters of my area.
In my opinion the three best would be
1. Bullmastiff
2. English mastiff
3. Dogue de Boudreaux
Mastiffs are in my opinion the best family dog no questions asked as long as you know what you are doing. These three are in my opinion the calmest, most gentle, and have the lowest chance of aggression towards people, dogs, or other animals.
The malamute surprised me. Huskies and malamutes are roamers and escape artists 😅
Thank you for watching and your comment. Huskies are on my list of "not for first time dog owners" and Malamutes are on the list with caveats. First, these dogs are for "experienced" dog owners, not first time, and second, in the video, I mention that Malamutes need a "boss" as an owner. I have a friend of over 25 yrs, whom I mentioned in the video, who raised her children with Malamutes and now her grandchildren. I checked with her first to ask her opinion if I should include the breed, and granted only one opinion of a Malamute owner of 35 yrs, but she agreed with the stipulation that the owner has to know what they're doing.
@thepupmommy no hate at all! I have a 1 year old rottie that is a handful but a great working dog for me :) I love malamutes, but I also love giving them back to their owners lol
I love your videos and watch them all
Huskies are way more energetic than malamutes.
Just wanted to say I really appreciate your channel, it’s very nice to get a lot of different views from different people.
We had a family Labrador when I was a young teen, and now that I moved out and live alone, with a lot of time on my hands to raise a dog, and a lot of dedication and having thought about it a lot I’m now just looking into what breed to get and wow am I struggling with that haha, it’s so tough to choose and compromise between all the things that match me.
I most definitely want a large dog, but I’m afraid of having certain dogs as a “first” personal dog. I am so passionate about animals and I definitely understand how they work but some things can only be learned with experience I think.
I’ve mainly been looking at the Saarloos wolf dog, Swiss shepherd, Turkish kangal.
I’ve also been looking at just any wolf dogs, huskies and malamutes but I feel like a husky will be too difficult and loud for me, samoyeds, German shepherds. I guess my interest definitely lays very similarly in terms of looks. I definitely want a big big dog that isn’t too clumsy haha.
I want to properly train and raise my dog, I have so much time that I really want to dedicate an incredible amount of time to him.
Sorry for rambling on, I’m just having a hard time going through all my options.
Love your content a lot
Thank you for watching and commenting. The viewer comments are clearly the best part :-). You can learn a great deal from people who have owned various breeds and who share their knowledge regarding the trila snand tribulations, but also the joys and happiness from owning various breeds. Some breeds are definitely more work, and many people get dogs that can completely overwhelm them. I'm working with someone right now who was thinking about getting an Australian Shepherd, until he did some dog sitting for a friend who owns one. Changed his mind real fast.
As I don't know where you live, let me say this to your comment about the breeds you are looking for. The Swiss Shepherd and the Turkish Kangal/Anatolian Shepherd are herding dogs and meant to guard and run livestock. I will honestly tell you that the Kangal is a dog that thinks for itself, makes its own decisions, and will be difficult to train. The bite force of a Kangal is the highest/greatest in the world, so these dogs must be trained. These are not dogs for the first time time owner. Swiss Shepherds similar.
Samoyeds are part of the basal breeds, and also difficult to train, not to mention they're very similar to Huskies, in terms of independence, stubbornness, and they can be barky.
If you are looking for a dog that has a certain look to it, then from your list, I would advise you to get a German Shepherd. And one from a really good breeder. Stay away from the Dutch Shepherds and the Czech. Working line Shepherds are different in temperament and conformation than the show line. You want a dog that you can handle and who won't be running you.
If you want more help, or just want to tal through your options a bit more, book a call with me. Calendly link is in the description. These calls are free. No obligation.
@@thepupmommy thank you so much for the reply, I will most definitely be looking to book a call with you, I’ll keep that in mind and get to it soon, thank you so much for all the info.
When you say “mastiff”. Do you mean the English Mastiff exclusively, or are other mastiffs included like the Bullmastiff or example?
Thx for watching. By Mastiff, I meant the Mastiff, Bullmastiff, and other dogs that are Mastiff descendants, like the Cane Corso, the Great Dane, etc. All dogs that are strong and muscular, and large.
Why did you not include the Great Pyrenees? I’ve been doing quite a bit of reading about them and I’m impressed.
Thank you for watching, your comment and your question. Great Pyrenees were not included for several reasons. First and foremost, Great Pyrenees are primarily guardian/livestock dogs. They are bred to think for themselves and make decisions when it comes to guarding livestock. Another reason is that because they think for themselves, they are more difficult to train. If they don't want to "come", they don't come, etc. A third reason, these dogs shed a great deal because of their double coat. Fourth reason, you need to have the right environment for these dogs. Great Pyrenees are nocturnal dogs. Given their primary function as guardians, predators come out at night. That, in turn means, Great Pyrenees bark and barking at night if you live in an urban/suburban environment will not endear you to your neighbors.
All the dogs mentioned in this video are "working" group dogs, not herding group. There's a very big differenece in funtion, temperament and personality.
If you do a "For Families but not First Time Dog Owners" may I suggest the Black Russian Terrier? Socialization and training are a must, but they will love your family and your kids.
All these she said are for families but NOT first time owners!
@@sarahconnor4984 My bad. Will you sleep better tonight?
Thank you for watching and your comment. Black Russian Terriers - I'm familiar with the breed, and I'd say for very experienced dog owners. A lady who owns one, commented on another video, and she was overwhelmed with the dog, but stuck it out.
Many years ago, a man with a BRT came into the vet clinic. I was in the waiting room with my GSD laying at my feet. Her eyes were glued on the dog because, quite frankly, it was barking and out of control. The dog's owner kept jerking the leash, which, in my opinion, only made it worse. It stopped for just a moment, and then as the owner was talking to the receptionist, the leash looped. The dog took advantage and made a beeline for me and my GSD. My GSD, in return, let out a bark that I'd never heard in my life. Just reverberated off the walls and went into lunge mode, signalling, 'you'll have to get through me to get to my person.' Fortunately, her bark caught the attention of the BRT's owner who intervened in time.
As dog owners and wannabe dog owners, you really have to be honest with yourself as to your personality, lifestyle and what you're able to handle. Dog behaviors some people can tolerate, other people can't. So that's why I list my criteria on how I selected the pups on my list, and realize that it's totally subjective.
@@thepupmommy Thank you for your response. BRT's definitely need socialization and training. I took ours to puppy training, and then intermediate training in a class setting so he got both. I learned as much as he did. He also went once a week to doggie day care for socialization, where the owner was experienced with GSD's. He's made hundreds of friends on his walks, he loves little kids and family of course. But your point is well taken that it's for those ready for the responsibility of training and socializing them.
The right family - fantastic dogs.
Can you discuss the Bucovina and the Romanian raven shepherd as information is limited but due to Romanian rescuers we do need more information out there. We rescued a Bucovina cross with raven shepherd and he was an elderly gentleman but with the sweetest nature although we were his herd. This information is imperative for new owners as they are big dogs. Our Marley was 45kg.
My apologies for the very late reply. I had to look up both breeds as I quite frankly never heard of them before. They must be unique to Romania? I see that these are livestock guardian dogs and if I do a video solely on this breed type in the future, I'll be sure to include them. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Hello, I will be very happy if you answer my comment. My dog is 13 years old and it has been almost 6 months since he suffered from intervertebral disc disease and one of his legs is paralyzed, but he is still not incontinent.I don't know what to do, I would really like you to guide me😢
Thank you for watching and your question. I'm so sorry to read about your beloved dog. My German Shepherd, Czarina, was 12 yrs, 3 months old, when I made the decision to help her over the rainbow. She had IVDD like your dog, however, she was also incontinent, and both her hind legs were deteriorating. I bathed and cleaned up after her for 4 months, until I decided it was time to let her pass with the dignity she deserved. I suggest you watch her story in this video; it's at 07:57 in the video. It may give you the answer you're seeking: ruclips.net/video/vECTX9fli0s/видео.html
Please let me know if you would like to chat privately; my email is in the description section. Wishing you comfort in your decision. One of the hardest decisions a pup owner has to make.
@@thepupmommy Thank you very much for your answer, I will be very happy to email you and talk with you, I saw the video but my dog is not yet at that level, so this decision is difficult for me because he can hardly walk yet, but really for My dog has difficulty walking
Fondness for children? Mmmm. Pass the Hollandaise sauce! Ahem. As far as Noofies go, do remember that there are some health issues they can have. My step-mother's Newfoundland had hip dysplasia later in life.
Thank you for watching and the humor. Newfies and so many other large breeds have dysplasia problems. Even though many of these breeds come with OFA certfication from the breeders, it's a common genetic ailment, the elephant in the room. Although the dysplasia gene has been known to occasionally skip some generations. Of my Shepherds, one female was diagnosed with bilateral at age 1-1/2 yrs, and she lived to a little over 12 yrs. She had learned to compensate for it. But, at the same time, she also developed IVDD, and needed surgery around age 6. With the Shepherds I have now, neither dog has it. Go figure.