Introducing my dog Dusty (named for Dusty Springfield).

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I love ACDs. Such great dogs, except for the ankle bites to herd people.

If I had a farm or a big plot of land, I would have one without question.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Mine doesn’t do the ankle bites! But he’s always on watch and he barks a lot. -_-

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    That is a blessing.

    I have met probably 6 ACDs off leash in their home and I think every one tried to get me to go somewhere with a nip. It may have been because they all were in houses or apartments so they couldn't satisfy their urges through work or running around. I think most of those had kids in the house, so that may have played a part?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Mine is not a pure ACD to be fair. Half ACD, half Dal. He’s a great watch dog, and he does do a little herding, but he doesn’t do the ankle bites. He also grew up in shelters. I adopted him at 2 years old so he may have habits from that time.

    Ducky

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