"Mabel...repeat after me 'I am not a lap dog'"

Our 90 lb. Lab/Rott mix thinks he's a lap dog, too. It's so funny to see him try to sneek his way into my lap when I'm sitting down! :tongue: He also has to be in the middle of whatever is going on. He never goes off into a room alone - always has to be by one of us.

Mable is adorable!
 
Thanks guys :) A weim sounds like just the breed for us :) Now I just need to convince hubby :scratchin

Our dog is like our child so he is included in everything.
 
I understand. Here is your real problem...You say, "Mabel, you are not a lap dog."
Unfortunately, Mabel hears you say, " Mabel, (blah blah blah) lap dog."
 
Thanks Blondie - It's funny to hear other people talk about their dogs, when it could be me talking....



Blondie said:
They are very much people dogs, and Shiloh is my shadow, wherever I go, he goes. Sometimes it gets ridiculous, but I know he just thinks I'm his mother! Very often I'll have to tell him "stay here, I'm just getting a drink of water, you don't have to come too." Sometimes he'll listen, other time he tags along anyway.

They don't shed much, at least our two haven't. And we've never had a problem with ticks or fleas either. Probably due to their short fur.

They're so good with children. Our first Weim we had before our kids we born. We were a bit concerned how he'd react when we brought the new baby home, but he did fine and loved him as if he were his own!

They are a highly intelligent breed. I know everyone probably thinks this of their dog, but Weims really are a notch above the rest, IMHO. They are known for being able to get out of crates, gated yards, etc. They are called the "houdini dog" for a reason! Both of our Weims did not like being confined, and would scratch and tear his way out of someplace, or even trying to get into someplace.

Other than being a great family pet, they are very protective too, I guess like most dogs are of their families and homes. Nothing unusual there I suppose.

I always tell people that are pondering a Weim that if they are looking for a dog that will sit happily curled up in the corner with very little to no interraction from their owners, this is NOT the breed for you. They want and love to be included in everything and you'll feel their wrath if you don't!
 

It's so funny to hear y'all speak of Weims, because I could insert Golden Retriever in there and every comment would remain the same. 'Cept for the "protective" comment. I think Chloe would lick, or "woo -woo" you to death, maybe.

Chloe has to be in the center of everything. DH and I will pretend we're kissing, by making loud smooching noises and she'll come flying from the other side of the room (or if she sees us hugging) and she'll wedge herself in the middle of us. Usually, she'll end up in between both of our legs. She'll just stand there and we'll be straddling her. She's such a nut.

I LOVE dogs and if I wasn't a GR owner, Weims are definitely next on the list for us. Those eyes! :love:
 
Lisa L from MI said:
What a cutie!!! Watch out...those chairs flip very easily with those "lap dogs" aboard!!!!

The two of them were playing the other day and DH flipped it over, with him in it alone, trying to get the ball before Chloe did. Of course, this was my reaction: :lmao:
 












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