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nokianokia
Here is a video I made of her: 
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Want to See My Adorable Dog in Action?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the characteristics and behaviors of dogs, particularly focusing on the implications of paw size in puppies and personal anecdotes related to different dog breeds. The scope includes informal observations, personal experiences, and speculative reasoning about dog growth and behavior.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express affection for the dog in the video, noting its cuteness and potential for growth based on paw size.
- One participant shares an anecdote about a Cock-a-poo's loud barking and its interactions with other dogs.
- Another participant suggests that large paws in puppies may indicate future growth, while small paws might suggest a smaller adult size, particularly in mixed breeds.
- A different viewpoint mentions that breed also plays a role in growth patterns, citing a chocolate lab with disproportionately large feet.
- Several participants share personal experiences with their own dogs, contributing to the discussion about paw size and growth expectations.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share similar sentiments about the cuteness of dogs and the significance of paw size, but there are varying opinions on the implications of paw size for growth and breed characteristics. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the accuracy of these indicators.
Contextual Notes
There are assumptions about the relationship between paw size and adult dog size that are not universally agreed upon, and the discussion includes anecdotal evidence that may not apply to all breeds.
Who May Find This Useful
Dog owners, breeders, and enthusiasts interested in canine behavior and growth patterns may find this discussion relevant.
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Evo
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It's a cute dog.
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Loren Booda
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My girlfriend has a Cock-a-poo (half Cocker, half Poodle) and his barks can split one's eardrums! Her old Cocker Spaniel (Dynamite for short) was a protectorate of mine (from Lois Armstrong, the Cock-a-poo, who would shriek right into her ear).
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TubbaBlubba
It's a canine.
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Phrak
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Beagles seem to have a thing for distant sirens we can't often hear.
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turbo
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She's a cutie. The big paws foretell future growth!
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TubbaBlubba
turbo-1 said:
Is that true? I had a very large Am. Softcoated Wheaten Terrier that died, oh, 1,5 years ago. She had enormous paws as a pup.
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turbo
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When a pup has huge feet, it's a pretty good indicator that they will have to grow into them. If a pup has small feet (especially handy indicator for mixed-breeds) they will probably not grow up to be very large dogs. Even if they look to have a hound-shepherd background, if they have small feet, they'll probably end up being 30-35# or so when they are grown.TubbaBlubba said:
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hypatia
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That is adorable, I hope you and your fur friend, have many years of happiness.
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lisab
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turbo-1 said:
I depends on the breed, too. My chocolate lab had enormous feet as an adult, complete with webbed toes of course
. Despite being ~95 lbs she never grew her body to be in the correct proportion, they always looked preposterous. Strangers would comment on their size.- #11
arildno
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Not quite having forgotten mommy, has she?
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