frosty 0 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well I do more reading than posting on this forum due to the fact I have nothing intelligent to say. I do have a question. Kerry blue and wheatens have had a history as working dogs in Ireland. I honestly dont know if they are being used on a regular basis but do you think that the coats on these two breeds existed back in the day. Did working Irish farmers actually take a scissor to their dogs every so often to keep them trimmed. I have no clue why anyone would want poodle fur on a kerry or a bedlington or soft silky fur of a wheaten if these were working dogs at one time. Quote Link to post
Pops 19 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 doubtful. the show crowd always exaggerates traits that have nothing to do w/ the dog's working ability. look at airedales we have working airdedales in the USA thatwould be disqualified in the show ring because they only have the rough coat on the face and legs. we even have some that are slick coated, still a good hard coat but slick. Quote Link to post
shinyspade 2 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 this fella has the wheaten coat. dosnt bother him much Quote Link to post
sniper 30 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 nice dog mate. is he OZZY the wheaon x whippet Quote Link to post
Pops 19 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 not saying it bothers him, just saying if the coat is supposed to help at their job then shouldn't it be wired insted of soft and fluffy? in which case the show crowd is exaggerating a trait that has nothing to do w/ the work like color or eye color. Quote Link to post
frosty 0 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 I have a kc lakeland with a nice wiry coat and the snow never even phases him. I cant get him inside when there is snow out there. My grandmothers poodle always has snow sticking to the coat, so thats why I cant imagine how these soft coats could be beneficial. Did Kerries and wheatens look like pulis in the old days? A nickname I have heard a few time for the kerrys is a Pit in poodles clothing. Do they have any working qualities? Quote Link to post
swanseajack 228 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Well I do more reading than posting on this forum due to the fact I have nothing intelligent to say. that made me laugh Wish some others on here would use the same thoughts... sorry to hijack your thread.. Quote Link to post
shinyspade 2 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 nice dog mate.is he OZZY the wheaon x whippet thats him. heres a before and after pic Quote Link to post
sniper 30 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 looks well better shaved pal. Quote Link to post
ferreterni 29 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 nice dog mate.is he OZZY the wheaon x whippet thats him. heres a before and after pic looks a wee bit similar yo my terrier cross on a different thread in here. terrier in its mix uncertain though. Yours a nice looking dog. Quote Link to post
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