True, but I am not looking for just cuteness or companionship, but the fearsomeness and loyalty of the breed. If I can adopt a strong-gened dog that just happened to not look like the breed, or adopt a fully pure breed, then I’d be satisfied. It would have purpose, though. The French bulldog can certainly be adopted 🤣.
I’m not as kind as you Nathan! Maybe I’ll adopt three extra dogs for the three I buy if I buy. Ouuuu ding ding ding! I have an idea that could help youuuu. I’ll propose it to you 📱📲📬🗳
this is my idea of loyalty... you can't really have it without love (just don't buy from a store that throws the "not selling" out on streets or to the burner in the back)
@NathanDavis that is true, but my loyal companion would need a level of intelligence and build. Mark me cruel and cliche, but the breed I strive for is not for simple function as if it were unalive, but to assemble a *team.* Like the one of Togo and Leonhard Seppala and that of Rex and Megan Leavey. I can’t decide their character, but I can discipline and cultivate it, as well as treat it more highly than any other person or myself. A dog in my trusted care would be the most healthy, and receive the most free time, as well as doggy desires. Some people look for bonds, I look for synchronization. What I describe can simply not be comprehended in thought only. It’s just too complex what I envision, but not impossible.
Togo was considered a runt, so there is something to that.. about unexpected surprises and underdogs.
That’s a sad and touching story, but there was no connection between the dogs and him in that clip. Those dogs never held eye contact or acknowledged him. Sure maybe I am too rough on their indescribable circumstances, but there isn’t a instant click and bond there. A dog is also always eager and nearby whenever and whatever the owner or other loved companion is doing something. The dogs here are a symbol of hope to this man, and they were surviving. He managed through to take care of them, and they have more energy to play and be good dogs with better chances. Maybe an understanding followed afterwards, but he did not engage with them and understand them. The thing I describe simply cannot be given. It’s a higher standard. It’s usually one of pure luck, but I’ll take my chances ☝️😁
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