[Miriam Wade]

I know of quite a few people who have truck dogs-mostly terriers and a few toys. Can anyone tell me what the appeal is to having anything but a retriever on your truck?

I'm currently dog sitting a 9 week old miniature dachschund and I was so sure that, while fun, I'd be happy to see her go home, but...

..she & my avatar dog have become inseparable. I'm happy as a one dog owner, but I wonder now if once she goes I should consider getting him a "companion" dog. She brings out his "I'm a funny guy" side. Truck dog or another retriever? Or kidnap this dog?!?

M

 

[1st retriever]

I can't say on a truck dog but having two dogs is awesome. They wear each other out, they make you laugh, and they have someone to keep them company while you are gone. I would say get another retriever though as I am not a fan of little dogs and you can find a nice rescue if you don't want it for training.

 

[2tall]

Again, no experience with a truck dog. I have a 4 year old lab and a 16 month old chessie that are as good buddies as you could hope. When we visited my sister in Portland, it was a toss up as to who got to be best buds with her mini schnauzer. Heck they both loved her to death but I don't think that means they want her on their truck! I think truck dogs are for the people! They want someting tiny to cuddle with.

 

[moscowitz]

Miriam time to get a chessie puppy!!

 

[Richard Halstead]

I thought truck dog was the title given to retired field trial dogs. Has your old dog earned it's TD, truck dog.

 

[Miriam Wade]

I thought truck dog was the title given to retired field trial dogs. Has your old dog earned it's TD, truck dog.

I have high hopes that he will. His limitations are only that I own him, but thanks for the razz.

M

 

[Pals]

Okay I have to weigh in on this one M. I have four goldens, two ancient retired and the boys. If someone had told me a year ago I would have a truck dog I would have asked them which loony bin should I send a card too? Most little dogs seem obnoxious, or so I thought. Then I met Bridget Carlsens little Norwich and I started to think differently. They are what you put into them. My JRT is quiet, obiedient, and just a sweet little girl. I've worked hard with her and because she is food motivated we have flown. I love taking her everywhere with me, she's 13 pounds, 10 inches tall. Takes up no space. Plus (can't believe I'm saying this) they have the cutest little dogs clothes! Yikes! The fact that she plays the retriever game is just a plus. I was hooked on her by the first hour off the plane after she arrived from out west. The agiity training with her is a hoot and now Ryder is doing ag. She is also getting good at tracking. I really think the best thing I did was put aside my golden only mentality, and took a chance on this little ball of fun. Right now she is digging under the sheets and running circles around Ryder. The fluffs adore her and she them. I say get you baby a friend. Don't rule out the truck dogs, especially if you feel that one field dog is where you are comfortable in your training and also costs of another golden is a consideration as well. Two is my personal limit for the field.

Would not trade the little Weezie for a million bucks. Seriously.

 

[jimmyp]

when I got married my wife brought with her a pair of mini dachshunds and they are the two most irritating obnoxious dogs Ive ever lived with. (all has to do with how she raised them). but my lab loves one of them and its great to watch them play, specially since I had to send my terrier mix to live with my folks.
jim

 

[msdaisey]

SCHIPPERKES!!!!! They are the best!

 

[Mike Boufford]

The wife is talking about getting some little yappie lap dog. One I hope she's just yanking my chain, and two I hope she doesn't go off the deep end and waste money on doggie clothes.

 

[Bob Carlson]

If you really want to test your skills as a trainer/handler, get the mini-dachshund! My 15 mo. male is fully ob trained, ccd, ffd....and thinks he's a lab. Marks, casts, and retrieves are great, as far as water work---he'd rather send the lab! Somewhat vocal on the line, patience is not his virtue!
As far as a truck dog goes his manners are impeccable and always earns his timbits at Tim Hortons!!!(Coffee shop) Don't be afraid to drill the obedience early-these guys are pretty clever!

Bob

 

[i_willie12]

This is my truck dog!!!!!!!!

Nobody comes towards my truck:lol:

 

[Suzanne Burr]

A fair number of people in California have had truck dogs. The first one I ever met was a Cairn (I think) and it belonged to Barbara Ornbaun--that had to be over 30 years ago, then there were a bunch of Skips, then more Cairns, then various short haired terriers and some mixes. Theory way back when was they were the dogs you could pet and let sleep on the bed while the retrievers had to be kept in training mode. Don't think that's the case as much today.
Suzanne B

 

[MoJo]

Miriam,

I got a Mini Dachshund over 2 years ago (retired brood bitch) and I would not be without one again. They are sweet, loving, do not bark excessively, cut down on your heating bills and are excellent mousers. They are very loyal and will stick with you and keep up with the Labs on walks. They are also unbearably cute! I know of some good breeders if you are interested.

Athena loves Labradors and when training is a great addition to the group. Just about everyone there seems to like having her around and the one time I did not bring her along, I was questioned about where she was... Go figure.

 

[2tall]

The only mini dachsi I ever knew, HATED my husband who had a really good way with dogs. The little witch loved me. She belonged to my sister and I took care of her when mom was out of town. She never did get over savaging Ralph's ankles when she could. Stupid Willie!

 

[GilWlsn]

This is my truck dog!!!!!!!!

Nobody comes towards my truck:lol:

For everyone's information that's the BIGGEST panzy ever created! Throw a plastic bottle out the other side of the truck and he'll break the window out to get to it and the the trucks yours, if you want a D@#$ Ford!......Dad!

 

[Richard Halstead]

The best truck dog I saw was after FC-AFC Black Gold's Kate's Rascal was retired he rode in the front seat with the owner Ben Stoval, but then Ben's dogs all rode up front in the cab. When pulled up to the Central Minnesota clubhouse Rascal would have his head out the drivers window.

 

[Chris Atkinson]

The best truck dog I saw was after FC-AFC Black Gold's Kate's Rascal was retired he rode in the front seat with the owner Ben Stoval, but then Ben's dogs all rode up front in the cab. When pulled up to the Central Minnesota clubhouse Rascal would have his head out the drivers window.

I hope to never forget that for the National Open at the Busch Wildlife Area in Weldon Springs,MO just a few years ago, which was won by Wayne Dodson and Copper.

The procession of the finalists came down the road. Truck after truck with topper after topper, many wth trailers following came down the road.

Wayne came down the road in his mid-size truck, with Copper sticking her head out the side window as he was petting her.

They stood out. They won. Copper was the NFC and it was a very cool deal!

Chris

 

[Annette]

SCHIPPERKES!!!!! They are the best!

I'll second that! I had my Schipperke for 13 years and 11 months. I lost her a year ago May and still look for her every time I get in the truck. She road shot gun. The labs and golden miss her as well.

 

[Boondux]

I've been thinking about a Cardigan Corgi...