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Differences
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:58 pm
by rebelp74
I've never had a chessie nor do I know anything about them. What are the differences in a chessie and a lab? I'm looking into getting a new retriever and it'll be 1 of the 2, not sure about which though. Might add the dog will also be a house pet.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:01 pm
by jehler
English lab, it will teach you things
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:02 pm
by rebelp74
That's what Nova was and I'm all for getting another.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:03 pm
by jehler
Chach is out giving a lecture on thermodynamics right now
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:03 pm
by rebelp74
nothing like a block head!
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:20 pm
by Rick
rebelp74 wrote:That's what Nova was and I'm all for getting another.
Here's what I know to be a good source:
http://www.brackenfen.com/
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:28 pm
by rebelp74
Thanks Rick!
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:28 pm
by Redbeard
Would love to be able to chime in here Reb, but at just eight months old, I can hardly call myself an experienced chessie owner. She's different than Charlie (lab) was at this age, but I couldn't tell you if it's a difference in breeds, personality or gender.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:39 pm
by rebelp74
Redbeard wrote:Would love to be able to chime in here Reb, but at just eight months old, I can hardly call myself an experienced chessie owner. She's different than Charlie (lab) was at this age, but I couldn't tell you if it's a difference in breeds, personality or gender.
Is Cadee a house dog? Curious if chessies shed as bad as labs?
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:39 pm
by Rick
The differences within the breeds are far greater than those between them. Regardless of the breed, screw generalities and pay attention to the individual dogs involved in the breeding.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:40 pm
by Rick
All four of mine have been house dogs, and I can assure you Chessies shed.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:42 pm
by Redbeard
rebelp74 wrote:Redbeard wrote:Would love to be able to chime in here Reb, but at just eight months old, I can hardly call myself an experienced chessie owner. She's different than Charlie (lab) was at this age, but I couldn't tell you if it's a difference in breeds, personality or gender.
Is Cadee a house dog? Curious if chessies shed as bad as labs?
yes she is. No worse than Charlie though
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:43 pm
by rebelp74
Thanks fellas for answering my "dumb" questions. Are chessies typically bigger than labs?
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:45 pm
by Redbeard
rebelp74 wrote:Thanks fellas for answering my "dumb" questions. Are chessies typically bigger than labs?
my best guess is typically yes. Though cadee's on the small side.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:06 pm
by Willie
We had a chessie growing up. Extremely loyal to my mom, would guard the yard, protect us kids, mom, dad, etc. She was a great house dog and family pet. Yes, she shed a lot and if we didn't brush her a few times a week, her coat would start to smell.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:05 pm
by rebelp74
I used brush nova a few times a week, and daily going from winter- summer. Thanks y'all.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:15 pm
by Redbeard
rebelp74 wrote:I used brush nova a few times a week, and daily going from winter- summer. Thanks y'all.
glad I could be of service...even though I gave you no helpful information
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:15 pm
by Redbeard
Ask me again in two years
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:24 pm
by rebelp74
Redbeard wrote:rebelp74 wrote:I used brush nova a few times a week, and daily going from winter- summer. Thanks y'all.
glad I could be of service...even though I gave you no helpful information
But you were willing and for that, thanks bro!
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:25 pm
by Redbeard
I'm here for ya man
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:31 pm
by 3legged_lab
He'll be glad to service you the next time you ask.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:33 pm
by Redbeard
Just so long as he leaves his poop deck at home
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:33 pm
by rebelp74
pffttt
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:35 pm
by jarbo03
Rick wrote:The differences within the breeds are far greater than those between them. Regardless of the breed, screw generalities and pay attention to the individual dogs involved in the breeding.
Exactly. Same goes with many different breeds.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:36 pm
by jarbo03
rebelp74 wrote:I used brush nova a few times a week, and daily going from winter- summer. Thanks y'all.
I hardly ever brush Taz and vacuum once a week. After a lab and a britt, it is fuckin awesome.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:44 pm
by Redbeard
jarbo03 wrote:rebelp74 wrote:I used brush nova a few times a week, and daily going from winter- summer. Thanks y'all.
I hardly ever brush Taz and vacuum once a week. After a lab and a britt, it is fuckin awesome.
momma will want a griff next!!
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:58 pm
by 3legged_lab
Get a labradoodle, they don't shed.
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:00 pm
by Redbeard
3legged_lab wrote:Get a labradoodle, they don't shed.
labradoodles are so five minutes ago. Goldendoodles are where it's at
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:01 pm
by rebelp74
QUIT FUCKING UP MY THREAD DAMMIT!
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:04 pm
by Redbeard
Just wait. My evil plan is in motion. I'll be flooding the market with chessiedoodles before the DHC dog forum knows what hit em