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kpwlee

Raleigh, NC

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08/17/2012 8:18 AM
We live near enough to Duke University and they have a Canine Cognition Center that over the years has asked for people to bring their dogs in for testing. The tests are devised by and run by grad students working on a thesis. We have been fortunate enough to have gone 3x now. Here is my write-up of yesterday's visit http://dailyzoomie.blogspot.com/2012/08/duke-canine-cognition-center-trip-3.html

It's Bugsy's world... http://dailyzoomie.blogspot.com/

Splat

Illinois (Northern)

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08/17/2012 9:05 AM
That is so cool you get to do that with him! and that he is so amazing at tricking the students! I know you have mentioned you thought maybe he was crossed with great dane but in the pic with his bandana I see mastiff... but then in your avatar he looks more GSP! it would be nice to know for sure what he is other than amazing!

kpwlee

Raleigh, NC

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08/17/2012 9:21 AM
Every time we go there I always feel bad that I don't do more serious training with him - he is so happy to work at whatever it is they ask. As for his mix, truly who knows, he's a shelter mutt. Dane/mastiff/boxer are all part of the mastiff lines - his chest definitely comes from that part of his DNA. It is totally ridiculous LOL It really shows when he sits and he has significant jowels I will always say GSP is the most likely contributor to his being - in drive, personality and athletic abilities. Here's a link to additional photos on FB https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1970162741150.119750.1455424140&type=3&l=381e663dc3

It's Bugsy's world... http://dailyzoomie.blogspot.com/

smatulewicz User is Offline

Michigan

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08/17/2012 10:31 AM
Ahhhh bandana picture...love it! How neat! We are in a college town, but no cool animal behaviorism studies like that going on. That would be a lot of fun and since my BS is in Psych I think I'd be the annoying lady calling asking to bring my dog all the time just so I could participate and watch lol. What a dapper and smart boy you have there.

Texas Belle User is Offline

Austin, TX

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08/17/2012 12:01 PM
Definitely has GSP in him, because he definitely picked up the GSP smarts. So funny, when I tell people how smart GSPs are compared to other dogs they laugh, but they really are smart dogs and like a constant challenge. I bet if they did a test where they drilled the dogs he would flunk it, and on purpose too. Shorthairs love the challenge, but not the drill work. Not surprised Bugsy did so well.

Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna) Yellow Rose GSPs "A dog has the soul of a philosopher." - Plato

kpwlee

Raleigh, NC

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08/17/2012 12:45 PM
Bev if I didn't know better I would think you'd have met him and tried to work him LOL

It's Bugsy's world... http://dailyzoomie.blogspot.com/

Texas Belle User is Offline

Austin, TX

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08/17/2012 1:17 PM
Hey, I have five shorthairs I train all the time. They are very smart dogs and most people mistake that for stubborn, contrary, etc. Nope they just get bored. I think I may have met one or two of Bugsy's relatives. LOL

Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna) Yellow Rose GSPs "A dog has the soul of a philosopher." - Plato

Smylinacha User is Offline

Connecticut

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08/18/2012 6:57 AM
Awesome! Love Bugsy all dappered up and now he has a Degree from Duke!

Nancy D

No. Lower MI - Gaylord Area

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08/18/2012 10:18 AM
Loved your write up of Bugsy's experience at Duke. That is so awesome. Whatever his mix, he is one handsome boy.

kpwlee

Raleigh, NC

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08/18/2012 10:31 AM
Thanks all - it is a great opportunity and I am very thankful we have done it 3x now!

It's Bugsy's world... http://dailyzoomie.blogspot.com/

everbell

Kanata, ON

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08/18/2012 11:50 AM
Awesome Karen. You should be very proud of the big boy!

Joce and Rich Bogart and Shiraz (GSPs) Roxane (RIP: 1995-2009) and Tiger Lily (Cats) The Everbell Adventures

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