Stretch Posted September 5, 2014 Share we take our dogs walking most sundays in Cascades...they run free and love it....we only put them on the leash when we go past the downhill part because i would hate for them to have an incident with a dh rider... they absolutely love it ...and dont interfere with the cyclists at all http://photos-d.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xfa1/10632218_587977064658099_1086834364_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted September 5, 2014 Share Ridge backs are also awesome endurance dogs.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lj2OI3fI9kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted September 5, 2014 Share and i love this pic that I posted in the pets thread..harry, the black lab, is just having a blast! http://photos-a.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/10575964_554233011349784_1678095919_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted September 5, 2014 Share Oh my goodness, when my wife sees this the decision making is over.... http://cdn2.justdogbreeds.com/justdogbreeds-cdn/photos/plog-content/thumbs/dog-breeds/vizsla/large/3065-vizsla-8.jpg Lol.... "Often they are referred to as "velcro" dogs because of their loyalty and affection." I say again, this is not going to be an easy choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izak Posted September 5, 2014 Share http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f1/10/4d/f1104d13333d307e8e069a56f13c0be6.jpgNot mine but an awesome shot I found on Pinterest. I prefer border collies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted September 5, 2014 Share When the decision is made and when the pup is ready, I think something like this will be in order. or even... http://www.critterfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/FetchGoProdogharness-604x272.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatross Posted September 5, 2014 Share Not sure dogs are allowed on trails on farms (specifically Tygerburg area), have seen an irate farmowner reprimanding a walker for bringing his dogs onto the farm at Contermans. There is also the local wildlife to consider i.e. mice , snakes, birds, rooikat etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousea Posted September 5, 2014 Share Happy with the dogs.It is the Owners that need a slap every now and again,for badly trained dogsVery Un-cool to have a dog snapping at you heels whilst out riding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 5, 2014 Share http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f1/10/4d/f1104d13333d307e8e069a56f13c0be6.jpgNot mine but an awesome shot I found on Pinterest. I prefer border collies That Collie is just showing some ninny mountainbikers how to overtake on singletrack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefield Posted September 5, 2014 Share What about a Whippet? Probably the only breed that will be able to keep up with you (or as in my case, outrun me) and it has some cycling cred too... http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOCWH/on-one-carbon-xc-whippet-frame http://10and5.com/2013/11/14/made-in-maboneng-the-whippet-cycling-co/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted September 5, 2014 Share What about a Whippet? Probably the only breed that will be able to keep up with you (or as in my case, outrun me) and it has some cycling cred too... http://www.on-one.co...c-whippet-frame http://10and5.com/20...pet-cycling-co/ No offence intended, but the a greyhound has never really appealed to me, AFAIK a Whippet is a smaller version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefield Posted September 5, 2014 Share To be honest I am also not a fan of a greyhound, they are too big for me. The whippet is smaller and have better proportions in my opinion. It is a very gentle dog, but is exceptionally playful and social towards other dogs (especially when properly socialised) and one never has to worry about them being aggressive. No other dog is as elegant as a whippet when they run at full speed (it is quite a sight), and they have amazing agility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_mil Posted September 5, 2014 Share One of our pack 'Cake' is a whippet/Africanis SPCA special and she really is a great hound. Like hopefield has said seeing her in full stride is absolutely awesome. I've had her running next me at 49km/h (checked it on the GPS when I got home). They are natural runners and have a great nature. I have however noticed (with greyhounds too) that they can be quite skittish at times, especially with new dogs, but good early socializing will sort that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 5, 2014 Share To be honest I am also not a fan of a greyhound, they are too big for me. The whippet is smaller and have better proportions in my opinion.It is a very gentle dog, but is exceptionally playful and social towards other dogs (especially when properly socialised) and one never has to worry about them being aggressive. No other dog is as elegant as a whippet when they run at full speed (it is quite a sight), and they have amazing agility. Yea, but riding with one at full tilt make you feel fat and slow...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted September 5, 2014 Share Happy with the dogs.It is the Owners that need a slap every now and again,for badly trained dogsVery Un-cool to have a dog snapping at you heels whilst out riding I love dogs but preferbly not on trails where MTB'ers are... these two species are NON -compatable! period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted September 5, 2014 Share Not sure dogs are allowed on trails on farms (specifically Tygerburg area), have seen an irate farmowner reprimanding a walker for bringing his dogs onto the farm at Contermans. There is also the local wildlife to consider i.e. mice , snakes, birds, rooikat etc. That sucks, I mostly ride there... Will see who I can confirm with, but there is still time, so maybe things will change.. Also I think a major factor relating to how owners/other rides/people take to a dog on their land/the trail is how well the dog is trained and controlled. A dog that has almost army type command training will received far better than one going totally out of control... This could be the same for wildlife, with enough training the dog should just ignore?? Yes no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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