simplephysics

Those sad little tail numbs are so weird and unattractive on dogs. I can't imagine why anyone would elect to do that to their pet.

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Plankton

Had a lapse in keeping one of our domains active at work, and now I'm scrambling to get the website and user emails back in order. Holy crap. This is serious.

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Burning Down

Apparently cropping and docking was originally done to protect the dog at work. But people liked the way the dogs looked with the modifications and so the practice continued. I guess they look more menacing with the pricked ears, I don't know. My old Dobie had cropped ears and while I do like the way it looks, there's no practical reason for it (that I can find). Her tail was natural though - a beautiful long tail.

Natural ears are almost like a Labrador's ears. Floppy but not obnoxiously large like those of a Bassett Hound or something:



LOL! He/she is going to be a badass dog no matter what.

I've since learned that it is done because the tails are thin and break/get injured very easily. Since they love to wag their tails more than any other dog I've seen, I can understand why it's done. But we never had issues with my other dog who had a natural tail. We were also careful and trained her not to wag her tail like a maniac all the time.

The Batlord

How can you not love Basset Hounds? You're a monster!

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Burning Down

Bassett Hounds are actually awesome. My friend has one and I see the dog often. The ears are way too long for my taste though lol. Plus I like big dogs.

Exo

No pictures from my boat ride up the Hudson last night. Too drunk to trust myself with a phone or SLR. We were drifting out on the river for four hours due to there being no wind. Still awesome.

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fiddler

Wait...when the hell did you become a mod? Did I miss something here? Like an announcement or something?

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RoxyRollah

No, this seemed to be the consensus that they were the best suited.
The Oracle was consulted and they made discissions.

Predictions came to pass.

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The Batlord

Sacrifices were made to the Most Great and Holy PVC Pipes.

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RoxyRollah

You just keep trying to bend the spoon.....No no don't stick it in your nose, sigh* Sacrifices are hard to come by now tbh.

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