Guest rottndobie Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Hello Everyone - I just ran across your forum and joined. I am also on the Yahoo Groups cairn-list. I am relatively new (past 3 years) to Cairns but have had Dobes for the past 30 years (I have a Doberman Discussion forum similar to this one). I rescued Shadow on 12/15/01 from a very abusive home - you can read his story on Dogster (see link in my signature file) as well as see pictures of him and Ashley. At the time I rescued him I was not aware he was a Cairn but knew he was a terrier..lol. Initially I was going to place him since I always thought of myself as a "big" dog person but due to Shadow's fears that was not possible. We have work thru them and he has now become the love of my life. Everyone that sees Shadow immediately says "Toto"...so glad I did not see the connection initially.. I do love the talkative and loving nature of the Cairn and will most certainly have more in the future. Looking forward to learning a lot about these "little" guys who have such big hearts... Carol Minkus Riverside, CA Ashley, CGC (Dobe) & Shadow (Cairn) http://www.dogster.com/?140520 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayharley Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 What a wonderful story. Welcome to our group. One problem with owning a Cairn...you'll want another one. Before you know it, you'll have a pack of them owning YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abe's dad Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 yes, welcome to the group. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto times 2 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Thank goodness you liberated him. Welcome. Barb, Ghiillie, and Smokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanypaws Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Welcome! Glad you gave Shadow a home. He looks very happy playing w/ Ashley. I love watching my cairns play w/ my lab & aussie. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/maiwag/terriersiggy.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> Beth, mom to Ninja (5), Hannah (7), Abbey (7 1/2), Kiara (10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Howdy. It's fun to see Cairns interacting with large breeds. They often look so bossy and funny at the same time. CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rottndobie Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Oh, Shadow gets along with the big guys a lot better then the small ones..LOL. I go to a local dog park that is seperated - large and small dogs. Because of Ashley I usually go into the large dog one and Shadow goes too. He doesn't take any ** from those big guys. I went to a regular park a few months ago and there was a loose Boxer (my guys were on leash). I was yelling for the owner of the Boxer but no one would claim him. As the Boxer started towards us, Shadow when out to the end of his Flexi, barking and growling all the way, ready to do battle. Thankfully that wasn't necessary as the Boxer's owner finally stepped forward and grabbed his dog. I was told by a fellow Dobe owner "that it is a good thing that Cairns are not in the body of a Dobe or there would be he!! to pay"..lol. I will say that Shadow is very protective and quick to alert me to something going on. Ashley will then jump up and look but it really is Shadow who alerts first. BTW, Thanks for the warm welcome here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinasmom Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Welcome Carol and Shadow! I enjoyed Shadow's dogster page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezie23 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Welcome, Carol, Shadow and Ashley! Shadow certainly is lucky to have you as his guardian angel. It's amazing how these dogs come back from abusive situations to be funny, loving companions. I have two cairns as well as a rottweiler/golden retriever mix and my cairns don't know they're the smaller ones. I look forward to hearing more wonderful stories of your guys! Thela Check out Tucker, Scruffy and Chloe's dogster pages: http://www.dogster.com/?82915 http://www.dogster.com/?85018 http://www.dogster.com/?327895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliz222 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Welcome Carol and Shadow!!! Cairns are very addictive and I'm sure soon enough you will have more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully'sMom Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Welcome to our home Carol and Shadow! What a lucky pup he is that you were there for him. He just looks so happy! We can't wait to see more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Welcome....Cairns are big dogs in little bodies and thats why they are perfect for me. Oh and our second one Belle is a rescue too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlr79 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Welcome!!! I really enjoyed Shadow's Dogster page!!! Have fun and I'm looking forward to hearing about their adventures!! Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fancypants Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Didn't your neighbor object when s/he noticed you taking his/her former dog out for a walk? Don't get me wrong, I think it's a wonderful thing you did but neighbor implies closeness so . . . just curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rottndobie Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Didn't your neighbor object when s/he noticed you taking his/her former dog out for a walk? Don't get me wrong, I think it's a wonderful thing you did but neighbor implies closeness so . . . just curious! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> First, they didn't notice as I did a "midnight" raid..LOL. I was always very careful when I let Shadow outside to make sure the neighbor (next door) was not out. I only lived there about 3 mos after I took Shadow before I moved - also wasn't the best of neighborhoods if you get my drift... I was worried for the first week or so that they would come knocking on my door - but I was ready for them The guy had beaten and abused Shadow so much that there was no way on God's green Earth they were getting him back. I always thought that maybe he would have been destine to become pit bull bait, considering where he had been kept.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Welcome Carol and Shadow, you've got some great little dog/big dog pictures on the dogster site. I used to be terrified of Dobermans when I was younger, but my sister babysat for a family who owned two Dobermans and after seeing how gentle they were with their son (who has Downs syndrome) I realized what great dogs Dobermans are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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