British Dalmatian Club

Wyrd · Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Posts: 540 Location: Shropshire

Sometimes I look at Cooper and feel he's more than a dog, he's like a person in a dogs body.
Today I was baking in the kitchen and he was sat on the mat near the back door watching me, I said to him 'are you watching me?' and he nodded! and had that look of understanding in his eyes.

He has such intelligent and human eyes, and without meaning to upset the other 2, seems to have so much more about him.
My boy Sam (not a dal) always had more about him as well and he felt like an old soul who had done it all before.
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sas1 · Joined: 06 Nov 2010 Posts: 792 Location: UK

Absolutely, I can relate to that! All my Dals have been like that. Smile

I think they're just very sensitive and 'tuned-in'. Either that, or I'm mad. Laughing

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donothing · Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Posts: 1190 Location: North

There are times when I will ask Bailey or Phinias something and they will shake their heads as if to say no. There are times when I will ask Bailey if she is happy and she will give me a great big smile.

Both Bailey and Phinias have quite a wide range of words they understand, and both have ways of asking me for things, for example if both water bowls are empty - Bailey drinks for Britain - Bailey will sit by my feet and moan, it is the only time she sits by my feet and moans, althohgh she can grumble until the cows come home.

spottydogs3 · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:54 am Post subject:

Louis can be so human like that we call him a 'canine human'. He has such a range of understanding and listens in to conversations and picks up on the things you are saying. Maybe all dalmatians are like it?

Heather
Louis & Sophie

fred22 · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:11 pm Post subject:

Maggi · Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 2882 Location: Derbyshire

Not only do we think they are quite human - but they do too! Kiri particularly has a pitying look that she gives to other dogs which obviously states that she thinks they are not that bright.
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Jeangenie · Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Posts: 2208 Location: Denial

Daisy certainly understands far more than I realised. The other day she'd had enough of her big juicy bone so decided it needed burying for later. She tried several places indoors (I didn't mind her toybox, but drew the line at behind the sofa cushions!) but wasn't satisfied because it was still visible. So she took it outdoors and tried a few other places (cue yells of "NO DON'T DIG THERE!") and finally came in with a smug grin and a muddy nose.

I asked her where she'd put it - and to my surprise she turned round and went outdoors again, so I followed her; she led me to smooth patch of soil beside the oiltank. I said "No, don't be silly it's not there, it's all flat, where have you put it?" and looked behind the wheelie bins, but she was still looking at that patch of soil, then looking at me, then looking at the soil again.

Feeling rather stupid I got a stick and poked the soil to prove the bone wasn't there ... and uncovered it. She'd understood exactly what I meant and I was too silly to understand her!

Spotalot · Joined: 12 Sep 2010 Posts: 2932 Location: Essex

It's the way that they sit bolt upright in chairs that always gets me....just as if that is what they are meant to do..ie just like a human...and the direct searching eye contact that they make...I'm sure they know what we are thinking.
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spottydogs3 · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:12 pm Post subject:

I agree I'm sure that they read our minds... you only have to think 'dinner' or 'walks' and they are off the chairs and standing in front of you!

Heather
Louis & Sophie

gillieworm · Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1863 Location: Derby

My 2 are definitely human, Logan is silly 17 year old that doesn't take life seriously, and likes to show off in front of his mate, is spoiled and expects his parents to do everything for him, but has a sensitive, loving side that slips out occasionally.

Piper is a 45 year old mother hen, she has to make sure everyone is OK and where they should be, she just gets on with things with no fuss, but likes to put her feet up in the evenings and chill out and will grumble if someone disrupts her routine.

Love them both so much Very Happy

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Gill with my beautiful boy Logan & gorgeous girl Piper xxx

ilovebryer · Joined: 22 Oct 2011 Posts: 8 Location: fife

if bryer "eats" his bones too quickly then its 100% certain that he's buried it behind a cushion, in my bed ( yuck! ) or in a corner and will always take me to where he's put it when i ask him! he'll spin in a circle and i follow him, he's so excited and then he'll sit and bark at the place he's hidden it!