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Carolinagirl
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- Tell us about yourself: I just got a rough coated Dutch shepherd pup a few days ago and am looking forward to learning more about this great breed! I also have sheep,dexter cattle,two Anatolian shepherd livestock guardian dogs, an Amstaff (who is thrilled to finally have a friend to play with) and two elderly long coated chihuahuas.
Hello fro South Carolina
I'd like to introduce myself and my new Rough Coated Dutch Shepherd, Cooper. My name is Cindy and I live in the middle of SC, about 20 miles from Columbia. Cooper is a 6 month rough coated Dutch Shepherd. I have two Anatolian Shepherd Dogs that are livestock guardians, two chihuahuas (worthless but loved house pets) and a female Amstaff. Roxy, the Amstaff is thrilled with our new addition because now she has someone to play with. Cooper and I will begin obedience classes in two weeks so I can better gauge what he is capable of. I'd love to do AKC and UKC obedience competition with him, and also possibly schutzhund if he has that in him. I am looking forward to learning more about this awesome breed!
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Cindy from south Carolina
owner of a male Rough Coated Dutch Shepherd, Cooper
owner of a male Rough Coated Dutch Shepherd, Cooper
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Stacy_R
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- Tell us about yourself: 3 dogs and graying hair thanks primarily to Tyson...
- Location: Carolinas
Re: Hello fro South Carolina
Welcome from a fellow South Carolinian! He is adorable! Just out of curiosity: what made you choose rough coated over SH or LH?
~Stacy
Mom to:
Tyson - DS mix (Hendrix's Soul Sibling and Dinga Roo's long lost twin)
Baby Ruth - Miniature Schnauzer
Snickers - Miniature Pinscher
http://www.rescuedme.org
Mom to:
Tyson - DS mix (Hendrix's Soul Sibling and Dinga Roo's long lost twin)
Baby Ruth - Miniature Schnauzer
Snickers - Miniature Pinscher
http://www.rescuedme.org
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Raven
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Re: Hello fro South Carolina
Welcome !
DSs, of course, rule, but I really like the looks of a lot of Anatolian shepherds. They're lots of dog.
DSs, of course, rule, but I really like the looks of a lot of Anatolian shepherds. They're lots of dog.
Though I can only hope to become the person who my animals believe I am, the things that they have taught me have made me a better human being. ~~~Sharon~~~
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Carolinagirl
- Just Whelped
- Posts: 21
- Joined: Wed Dec 25, 2013 12:13 am
- Tell us about yourself: I just got a rough coated Dutch shepherd pup a few days ago and am looking forward to learning more about this great breed! I also have sheep,dexter cattle,two Anatolian shepherd livestock guardian dogs, an Amstaff (who is thrilled to finally have a friend to play with) and two elderly long coated chihuahuas.
Re: Hello fro South Carolina
Thanks for the welcome! One thing I liked about the rough coated is the lack of Malanois blood. Dont get me wrong....I LOVE a good working Mal and appreciate them for what they are, but I wanted a dog that was a little softer, little less active. I know they don't all have Mal blood, but as a general rule, I liked the things I heard about the roughies. I also like the low shedding aspect of this breed. I realize the hand-stripping will be a bit more work though. I actually did not actively seek out a Dutch Shepherd of any kind. I knew I wanted a personal protection type of dog and was trying to figure out which one I wanted. When I heard this boy was available within driving distance so I decided to go see him. I am really glad I did! I have only had him a little over a week but already love what I am seeing. He plays hard outside with my Amstaff, and is quiet and content in the house. He seems to be very calm about new situations and strange noises. He is very alert and barks at strangers, but then settles down after a couple of minutes. He is not fearful or nervous at all.
The Anatolians are awesome dogs. So huge, yet so sweet and gentle. Unless something threatens their livestock. It's awesome.
The Anatolians are awesome dogs. So huge, yet so sweet and gentle. Unless something threatens their livestock. It's awesome.
Cindy from south Carolina
owner of a male Rough Coated Dutch Shepherd, Cooper
owner of a male Rough Coated Dutch Shepherd, Cooper
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MaliNut
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- Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:15 pm
- Tell us about yourself: Well...it's a transition really. Had my final GSD from 1996 to 2009-she's over the Rainbow Bridge now); then moved over to Belgian Mals. Now I've DS fever looking to get SH silver brindle sib(in my dreams) for my 5 yo Male Mal Razor!
Thanks for having me onboard-I am here to learn all I can about Dutch SHepherds...although after 3.5 yrs of Mals I still wonder if I am really ever going to figure it out!
Re: Hello fro South Carolina
Welcome from Aiken, SC...
I almost bought that dog, fkna Copper, in Cedar Mtn, NC near Brevard. I saw the ad in Cl and dismissed it...I have the CL printout dates 12/25/13-Congrats!
Doh! Seriously though....welcome to DS forum and welcome to Copper or Cooper-which is it?
Regards....Greg
I almost bought that dog, fkna Copper, in Cedar Mtn, NC near Brevard. I saw the ad in Cl and dismissed it...I have the CL printout dates 12/25/13-Congrats!
Doh! Seriously though....welcome to DS forum and welcome to Copper or Cooper-which is it?
Regards....Greg
Vrijheid's "Our Ninja TAKI"- Dutch Shepherd born 5/15/13-1 Yr old!!!
Razor"...5 yr old Belgian Malinois -RIP my son; 12/13/13
Razor"...5 yr old Belgian Malinois -RIP my son; 12/13/13
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Carolinagirl
- Just Whelped
- Posts: 21
- Joined: Wed Dec 25, 2013 12:13 am
- Tell us about yourself: I just got a rough coated Dutch shepherd pup a few days ago and am looking forward to learning more about this great breed! I also have sheep,dexter cattle,two Anatolian shepherd livestock guardian dogs, an Amstaff (who is thrilled to finally have a friend to play with) and two elderly long coated chihuahuas.
Re: Hello fro South Carolina
Hi Greg! You missed out. Your loss, my very happy gain. His real name is copper, but I liked cooper better and it is close enough that it was an easy change for him. By 12/25 he was already home with us. We picked him up on the 20th.
Cindy from south Carolina
owner of a male Rough Coated Dutch Shepherd, Cooper
owner of a male Rough Coated Dutch Shepherd, Cooper
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MaliNut
- Puppy
- Posts: 45
- Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:15 pm
- Tell us about yourself: Well...it's a transition really. Had my final GSD from 1996 to 2009-she's over the Rainbow Bridge now); then moved over to Belgian Mals. Now I've DS fever looking to get SH silver brindle sib(in my dreams) for my 5 yo Male Mal Razor!
Thanks for having me onboard-I am here to learn all I can about Dutch SHepherds...although after 3.5 yrs of Mals I still wonder if I am really ever going to figure it out!
Re: Hello fro South Carolina
Happy to lose out to a fellow Carolinian DS forum member. My ego still gets the best of me when I get beat to a dog by someone with 2 DS's and a Mal already-like they are getting up a dog poker game..LOLCarolinagirl wrote:Hi Greg! You missed out. Your loss, my very happy gain. His real name is copper, but I liked cooper better and it is close enough that it was an easy change for him. By 12/25 he was already home with us. We picked him up on the 20th.
Share the love!
Pass the Dutchies around!
Cheers!
Greg
PS...Just curious... What city do you live nearest to...I am 40 min to Columbia SC at the GA/SC border.
Vrijheid's "Our Ninja TAKI"- Dutch Shepherd born 5/15/13-1 Yr old!!!
Razor"...5 yr old Belgian Malinois -RIP my son; 12/13/13
Razor"...5 yr old Belgian Malinois -RIP my son; 12/13/13
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Carolinagirl
- Just Whelped
- Posts: 21
- Joined: Wed Dec 25, 2013 12:13 am
- Tell us about yourself: I just got a rough coated Dutch shepherd pup a few days ago and am looking forward to learning more about this great breed! I also have sheep,dexter cattle,two Anatolian shepherd livestock guardian dogs, an Amstaff (who is thrilled to finally have a friend to play with) and two elderly long coated chihuahuas.
Re: Hello fro South Carolina
I am northeast of Columbia, small town called lugoff. Do you do schutzhund with your dogs? Know anything about the club in Columbia? I am not sure how far I want to go with it, but some pp training at least wold be nice.
Cindy from south Carolina
owner of a male Rough Coated Dutch Shepherd, Cooper
owner of a male Rough Coated Dutch Shepherd, Cooper
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Tappy4me
- Green Dog
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- Tell us about yourself: I've had Belgian Malinois for years at my folks. I just got married, and a friend of mine who does search and rescue, had been keeping an eye out for Mali puppies for me. He came across a 9 month old Dutch Shepherd female pup who needed a home. She doesn't have the nerves to do the search and rescue she was intended for, but is perfect pet material. She's enough of a challenge to be alot of fun :)
Re: Hello fro South Carolina
Welcome aboard! Rough coated DS are very interesting. 
Beautiful pup you have there!
Beautiful pup you have there!Owned by Flint (American Eskimo Dog) and Rufus (Dutch Shepherd mix) :)
In loving memory of Maiya, the best Dutch Shepherd. 2012-2013. At 14 months old, you had yet to live life to it's fullest. You touched our lives and will never be forgotten.
~Jess
In loving memory of Maiya, the best Dutch Shepherd. 2012-2013. At 14 months old, you had yet to live life to it's fullest. You touched our lives and will never be forgotten.
~Jess