2012年08月15日

旭日大西洋

 

育犬求助

爱犬人士请伸出援助之手！给我点建议吧！

回到新西兰我会养条狗。目前的计划是要一条混血的卷毛儿，不过还没想好。本人对狗的要求如下：不掉毛儿，聪明，可塑性强，跟孩子合得来，能满足诡异主人的变装搞笑恶趣味。

迪士尼巡游

没错，我即将踏上另一次迪士尼巡游。从没想过我会如此享受其中！这样的旅行内容丰富多彩，孩子们在他们自己的俱乐部玩得非常开心。这可不是日托——我是说，他们这可是在迪士尼啊，烤饼干、听动画人物讲故事、寻宝，还有各式各样的新奇事做。哎，既然网络不怎么样，我就有了大把的时间阅读和放松啦！ :)

每日一瞥——旭日大西洋

我拍出的大西洋照片比太平洋要多——要么不是这么回事？上次巡游让大西洋的照片数落后一大截儿，没准儿明年在阿拉斯加的迪士尼巡游能追上点儿……

这是一天早晨在维京戈尔达离岸拍摄的。

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  • susan ratcliff

    Sooo beautiful! The photowalk sounded fun! Richard is going to get a ‘doodle’ in the next few weeks – ask him about it – sounds perfect! :)

  • Michael Smith

    Awesome clouds Trey, love it!

  • Scotty Graham

    I have grown up with Golden Retrievers and think they are the best dogs out there, but they DO leave hair all over the place….so the next best thing is a Golden Lab or Black Lab…but don’t buy a hyper puppy…remember that movie?

  • Shea Goff

    Do they have dog pounds in New Zealand? If so, that is where I would say you could find your dog. Many times the people employed there can tell you which needing to be rescued dog can suit your needs. There’s just something about them, too. It’s like they have a special knowing of how great it is to be wanted.

    Other than that…always, always, beautiful photos.

  • Casper van Zyl

    Trey we have a Maltese Sitsui not sure of spelling but you will know,first the best little watch dog we have ever had very little hair loss as its wool. Second loves kids, was ratted a few years ago in Australia as the no 2 as house hold pet . In the cold it will love to cuddle next to you.She where in winter an army type coat with Sargent strips.We feed her chicken or raw beef only once a day she the has to eat her dried food.Chocolate,cheese, onion, are no no’s you don’t want to shorten their lives. She is now 9 years old and has see the vet only twice for her injections and as small as she is can run like ##!* when you throw a ball. Very energetic when you take her out but at home she will be by you side and sleep.This is a poodle mix and feel this dog speaks for it self.
    As they proof is in the pudding don’t take my word.Nice sun rise.
    Ps; they are smart dogs and will learn very fast when she needs something she will come to you and scratch your legs like in doggy paddle in a pool.

  • Jeremy Hodges

    A golden/chocolate lab is a good all around and very smart dog. Or, I would recommend a full bread boxer. They are very smart, extremely obedient, if trained right and have very lean coats.

  • http://www.facebook.com/gigigriffis Gigi Griffis

    Labradoodles tend to be non-shedding (though they aren’t technically hypo-allergenic, I believe, as the lab half isn’t) and fun, if you are looking for a big dog. If you are thinking small dog, I highly recommend a schnauzer. They’re super smart and tend toward a friendly disposition. And they’re hypo-allergenic. We had a full schnauzer when I was in high school and as an adult I got a schnauzer-yorkie mix (also hypo-allergenic) and she’s been excellent – really smart, easy to train, the exact right personality for me (as I trained her for therapy work and travel around the world with her).

  • Ian Butterworth

    I think almost any dog is trainable being aware of the nature of the different breeds e.g. labs and golden retrievers generally are everyone’s buddy, it is the owner who needs the training and it takes a lot of time – at least an hour a day, perhaps two given you need two walks a day plus training time. The question about allergenic is whether it is really a dog fur allergy or an allergy to the dander (
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dander).

  • Bob Prangnell

    Check out Bonnie – she’s half Jack Russell, half Keeshond. Weighs in at about 11-12kg so not too big. Does not shed. I have trained her in obedience and now she does agility every week at the local dog club. Loves kids, cats even hedgehogs. And very smart.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/beautox/4837900216/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/beautox/6908904597/

  • http://geekalicio.us Geekalicio.us

    2nd the schnauzer recommendation – whether miniature or full. They don’t shed and great around kids (we have three and he’s so patient with them it’s crazy). Some list somewhere (can’t recall where) listed em 12th on the ‘smart’ scale out of the multitudes of breeds – I think poodle was #1 – they are certainly trainable for the standard stuff – just don’t know if you can train em to fetch the right lens for you :) .

  • Beverly Vinson

    We have a cavapoo. It’s a toy spaniel/poodle mix. About the size of a cat, super smart, great with kids doesn’t shed and super cute.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Richard-Hawkins/100001057826575 Richard Hawkins

    Cockapoos are great. No shedding. Great temperment, and really cute. Pretty trainable too.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1048465576 Greg Williams

    I see others have mentioned a miniature schnauzer, so add my vote to that breed. When I was 10 my parents got an all black schnauzer mini and named him Hobbit. For some reason that seems like a really appropriate name for a dog in New Zealand.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Doriesmom Gail Stayton Moshier

    Beautiful photo, Trey!!!! Looks like I’m changing my desktop again. I love the colors in this one!!! :-)

  • Dharmesh Barot

    You should without doubt go for a boxer :D
    https://plus.google.com/u/0/117539640323012027457/posts/CMfaDK4yTwq but he sheds at medium level. German Shepherd would be high shedding. One of my friends have a mini schnoodle mix. Supposedly very minimal shedding.

  • Russ Read

    Trey,
    I would highly recommend a “standard” Poodle, or any other for that matter. Contrary to what some may think, they are not “yippy” or nervous dogs at all. My sixteen year old standard poodle passed away of old age yesterday after a good long life. She did very well with both of my sons, from the day they came home from the hospital until the day she passed away. Poodles are extremely intelligent, gentle, playful at times, not demanding at all, good hiking companions, tolerant of children of all ages (yes, pulling on ears and tail), and very easy to train and eager to please their human(s). Poodles are exceptionally loyal and friendly dogs, and will put up with pretty much anything you can send their way. Oh yes, no shedding and no allergy problems with poodles. Best of luck with making a choice!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000343182330 Jeanine Moore

    My neighbor has a labrodoodle. HIGH energy!

  • http://www.orlandolocal.com William Beem

    You may want to consider a weimaraner. No shedding, good with kids, they blend in with the family. Lots of energy when they’re young. Not only that, but it’s just fun to say “weimaraner.”

  • http://www.facebook.com/Leanne.Bolton1974 Leanne Bolton

    Get a shetland sheepdog… they are loyal and great around children! They are smart and want to please their owners!

  • Kimberly

    If you’re looking for a Poodle mix, I’d say try a Goldendoodle. They’re very smart and trainable (both Poodles and Golden Retrievers are in the list of smartest dogs) and they are loyal and affectionate family-centric dogs. Also, because of the Poodle in them, shedding is minimal and they are fairly hypo-allergenic. Just note – no dog is completely hypo-allergenic, no matter what the propaganda says. And yes they look pretty darn cute when dressed up! I’m suggesting this from a completely non-biased standpoint as I currently own a Boxer mix, but my better half is a dog groomer and I did confirm this recommendation with him. Hope this helps!

  • ec lundburgh

    Impressed with Portuguese Water Dog breed — very stable nerves, rugged, but must have focused training when young. The current Whitehouse dog and reportedly one of the exceptional dogs which handles all the people.

  • Jon Thompson

    Consider a Jack Russell Terrier. They are smart, non-shedding
    (especially the smooth coat variety), and very good with kids. They are
    relatively small, buy have the confident, even temper of big dogs, so
    you get the best of both worlds. There is also an active world-wide JRT community
    that conducts fun days and trials that focus on the breed’s fox hunting
    ancestry, with events like racing, go-to-ground (searching a simulated
    burrow for prey), lure coursing (chasing simulated prey that darts
    around an open field) and confirmation (traditional Westminster-like dog
    showing). The dogs love it, and it is a very healthy and rewarding family activity. We have five of them, and have a lot of fun attending events.

  • Jon Thompson

    Consider a Jack Russell Terrier. They are smart, non-shedding
    (especially the smooth coat variety), and very good with kids. They are
    relatively small, buy have the confident, even temper of big dogs, so
    you get the best of both worlds. There is also an active world-wide JRT community
    that conducts fun days and trials that focus on the breed’s fox hunting
    ancestry, with events like racing, go-to-ground (searching a simulated
    burrow for prey), lure coursing (chasing simulated prey that darts
    around an open field) and confirmation (traditional Westminster-like dog
    showing). The dogs love it, and it is a very healthy and rewarding family activity. We have five of them, and have a lot of fun attending events.

  • http://www.facebook.com/yayagross Ayala Gross

    Get a pure-bread Shih tzu – they don’t shed, are great with kids, don’t bark, easy to train, lovable, portable (huge plus!), will let you do what every you want to them as long as they have all the attention, love to be cuddled, won’t scare away guests by barking incessantly at the door when they arrive and they are such an easy, great, fun, loving bread! This is mine:

  • Bobby Bradley

    Pugs! Well they shed like crazy but other than that meet your requirements. Bonus…Pugs are extremely photogenic.

  • http://twitter.com/PaisleyPictures Ashley P.

    Labs are great. Very energetic, but very smart, friendly, and loyal. Definitely good family dogs because they can be very patient with kids! They do shed, but the short hair means that they’re low maintenance where grooming is concerned.
    Or, maybe go for a labradoodle to eliminate some of that shedding?

  • http://www.italianlane.com/ Michelle

    We have a LhasaPoo, and he is awesome! I never wanted a dog, but my husband convinced me and wore me down! He is perfect with kids {doesn’t bite or growl}, he’s full size at 22 pounds. Doesn’t shed {he does kind of ‘tuft’ every once in a while!}, and he is hypoallergenic {I’m allergic to dogs}. My husband has trained him to fetch his slippers! Here’s a pic … http://italianlane.com/a-few-iphone-pics/

  • http://www.facebook.com/simongelfand Simon Gelfand
  • Stephen Clarke

    Hi Trey,
    Beautiful photo
    Get a ‘GoldenDoodle’. It’s a ‘real’ dog size wise [not a confused cat ;-) ], has the wonderful, beautiful personality of a Golden Retriever and all the other desired qualities that you listed! I have a Golden Retriever myself, but several friends have ‘GoldenDoodles’ and swear that it is the only dog they will ever get again…
    Steve

  • Stephen Clarke

    Hi Scotty
    Just a technicallity, but there is no such thing as a Golden Lab…. only yellow, black or chocolate labs. ‘Golden’ applies to Golden Retrievers only!

  • paulbellinger

    Those qualities all seem good, but no shedding doesn’t leave you many options for good dogs. All the shedless dogs I’ve encounters are weird test tube science experiments gone wrong! They have all kinds of other health problems and are socially dysfunctional. The best dogs I encounter are always mixes. I’ve got two from the humane society and both are awesome. They probably all look cute when dressed up. The question is if they look good not dressed up! But I’ve already got the most handsome dog on earth so you’re out of luck! Check out my boy Big Red here: http://500px.com/photo/5297231

  • http://twitter.com/kasnj Kathleen Sinnott

    FWIW, my cockapoo, other than the unfortunate name, fits the bill. She’s smart, funny, love humans in all forms/ages, doesn’t shed, and is just the sweetest little creature.

  • http://www.facebook.com/zach.werner.77 Zach Werner

    I have two Great Danes so I’ll share my experience with them. They are relentlessly loyal, absolutely great with kids, very obedient and trainable. They are gentle giants but can scare intruders by their size alone. They are very photogenic and ours don’t mind being dressed up at all, although we generally don’t do that. They do shed a little, however. They are generally best as indoor dogs and like being with their owners most of the time. They can go on long walks but will spend the rest of the day on the couch. They are certainly not for everyone but I can’t imagine a better bread for me. That’s my two cents. Good Luck with your search.

  • Andrea Boyle

    I can see from the comments that we are all over the place with this topic. It is almost like Trey’s travels! My 2 cents worth: I have owned purebred dogs and mutts and I think a good cross between two breeds or a true mixed breed from an animal shelter will give you a dog that will be a healthy and long-lived family pet. A friend of mine has a “labradoodle” and Rex is a cool dog: very smart, no shedding and a good medium to small size dog. The cross between a poodle and golden sounds promising, too, as I am familiar with both those breeds. You can definately dress them for Halloween without complaints! Good luck with your decision and don’t leave any shoes around…!

  • http://www.goodsmithstudio.com/ Denver Engagement Photographer

    Beautiful photo!

  • Trey Ratcliff

    Amazing suggestion list here – thanks so much! I’m going to share this with my family — they are all very excited as you can imagine! :)

  • Scotty Graham

    hehe….yes, you’re right Stephen…my bad. Cheers!

  • http://www.facebook.com/mark.herring.144 Mark Herring

    Trey two words…miniature schnauzers. Just brilliant friends I have a few shots on Flickr if your interested. Check out fishfingers1

    Cheers
    Mark

  • http://www.facebook.com/fefobouvier Fefo Bouvier

    You should buy a Boxer!

  • http://www.facebook.com/noneya.bidness.75 Noneya Bidness

    Get a Norwegian Lundehund! They were used for hunting puffins in Norway way back in the day. they have six toes on each paw, extreme flexibility, and awesome mountaineering skills. Not very big at all either, kind of small. The only problem would be getting one. There’s only a couple thousand and most of those live in Norway.

  • http://twitter.com/Neptunesrazor D. Bennett

    Definitely a Labradoodle,the very best with kids (save a Newfoundland dog) no shedding and a water dog.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Sproul/694989504 Chris Sproul

    TREY SORRY FOR THE CAPS ;) , BUT YOU REALLY SHOULD LOOK AT HUNGARIAN VIZSLA. THE MOST AMAZING DOGS EVER AND THEY ARE EVERYTING THAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR, SHORT HAIRED, GREAT WITH KIDS AND HAVE AN AMAZING TEMPREMENT. OUR BOY TIM IS SIX NOW AND I COULDNT THINK OF EVER OWNING A DIFFERENT BREED AGAIN.
    REGARDS, CHRIS

  • David Drayton

    Schnouzers meet all of your requirements.

  • Danny Razowsky

    Chocolate Field Lab-My lab just turned 4 yrs old. We have a connection like as if she’s a person. She’s the best!

    Enjoy the Disney cruise in Alaska. A couple years ago I was on the Alaskan cruise and it’s quite the scenery! You’ll love it.

  • Guest

    We have a Cockapoo(
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockapoo). They are a mix between a cocker spaniel and a poodle(both “smart” breeds). He loves kids and is very tolerant of “dressing up

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=5033333 James Armstrong

    We love our cockapoo(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockapoo) Benji. He is a mix of cocker spaniel and poodle a mix of two “Smart” breeds. He is very good with kids and tolerant of dressing up.

  • Jon M

    I just got back from an Alaskan cruise (on a Royal Caribbean ship). There are endless photo ops. I know you’ll enjoy it :-) The landscapes are wonderful.