Opinion's on Saint's....

• Mic Posted : 4/11/2006 1:42:05 PM None of my dogs slobber at all.  Does that take a lot of getting used to.  I not extremely excited about that side of things, but I don't think it is a big enough reason not to adopt him.    I just don't want him to slobber on every single person that walks in the door to drop there dog off.  I know that if I had a suit on ready for work, and I was dropping my dog off at daycare and got covered in slobber I might be kind of pissed. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• minimom Posted : 4/11/2006 1:46:20 PM Hmmm, I wonder if escaping is a breed trait.  A friend of mine had one years ago and that dog was a Houdini to the nth degree.  My only personal experience with them was one day when I walked out into my garage and there were two of them smiling up at me with their tails wagging.  After I recovered from the near heart-stopping shock factor I started gently talking to them while I scrambled to find leashes.  They turned around and trotted out of the garage and by the time I grabbed the leashes and got out into the driveway they had disappeared into thin air.  I'd never seen them before or since. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• sharismom Posted : 4/11/2006 1:54:38 PM "I know that if I had a suit on ready for work, and I was dropping my dog off at daycare and got covered in slobber I might be kind of pissed."   Keep a flask around his neck and a few glasses handy, that'll make them forget they got slobbered on! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• rredbird Posted : 4/11/2006 2:08:09 PM Sorry to have scared you Mic.  Keep in mind that was FL and outside in the heat. The dog was constantly panting to keep cool.   When he was indoors (on the rare occassion) in the air I don't remember the drool - just when drinking.    You could always train him to wipe his mouth before greeting customers - how cool a trick would that be to generate interest in the training side of business?  I remember someone posting about their dog wiping his face on kitchen towels after drinking.   I don't think it would be a problem for clients.    0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Mic Posted : 4/11/2006 2:11:08 PM That really would be a cool trick.  I talked to the rescue and I am going to foster him for a bit just to make sure it's a good match.  I just have to get my wife totally on board now.  0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• thedoc617 Posted : 4/11/2006 2:52:52 PM All the saints that come into the shop are pretty sweet- although they are very stubborn. When a dog twice your size wants to lay down on the floor and you want him to stand so you can shave his belly- he will probably win unless you get a forklift!! Although they are sweet, a lot of the dogs, their owners can't handle them very well and they have the "overexuberance" of a lab. When it's a dog that's that big, that can pose a bit of a problem. We  used to have one that was horribly dog aggressive and only the "big strong man" in our shop could groom him because he was so strong and you would get your arm pulled out of it's socket if he lunged for another dog. When our big burly guy (the groomer, not the dog!) left, the saint client went with him because otherwise he couldnt be controlled by anybody else.   As for the drool factor, I think they could be used to wearing a bib of some kind maybe! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• cakana Posted : 4/11/2006 3:09:14 PM None of my dogs slobber at all. Does that take a lot of getting used to.   Unfortunately, that was the first thing I thought of when I saw the picture.  The one I knew was the biggest cuddler you could ever dream of but I remember being fairly damp after meeting him [].  That was in the mild temps of Southern Calif., but maybe it was a hot day. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Berner_girl Posted : 4/11/2006 3:49:56 PM I can't add much that's very helpful, but I'm probably such a big dog person because I grew up with Saints and Newfs (Grandma bred them before discovering the joys of the Berner; I remember having to look up to see their big ol' faces) []   My experiences with Saints have only been good ones (that is, if you don't count Rigsby - nother story for another day), as they tend to be like my Kahaus - lazy bums who'll walk through fire for a pat on the head. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• dasher Posted : 4/11/2006 3:54:41 PM My family had a Saint when I was very young (about 3-5 years old). From what I can remember he was great.  I'm sure I was all over that dog and he never showed any signs of aggression.  He was a big love [] He is so cute, I hope you get him!! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Mic Posted : 4/11/2006 7:44:44 PM Thanks for all the great responses.  I know this big guy is very dog and people friendly.  I am not worried about aggression.  My main concern is I that I have only owned low maintenance dogs.  My Rotts, Mal's, GSD's, and Borders are extremely easy to keep clean and overall care is very easy.  I am just trying to make sure I am ready to meet the needs of this breed.   Please keep the stories and experiences coming.  I greatly appreciate it. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• gradyupmybutt Posted : 4/11/2006 7:58:38 PM Mic, I've had good & bad experiences with Saints.  The bad was MANY years ago & this one was the neighborhood bully.  Rumor had it that she finally killed a Standard Poodle.  I stress rumor.  I know my experiences with her were not positive.   The other Saints I've met have been big babies.  Cody can be a bit pigheaded but I don't htink that's anything you can't change with some training.  Like you, my concern would be for the slobber.  They can slobber like mad.  I don't personally care about being slobbered on but some of your clients might.  Just my [sm=2cents.gif] 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• tashakota Posted : 4/11/2006 8:27:13 PM Mic, my BF's mom has a St. and she is a great big lover of a dog.  However, she does drool quite a bit as others have said and she too is a big Houdini.  His mom's husband keeps working on the fencing to keep her contained, but she's also an outside dog without much stimulation.  I've picked up a couple St's before when doing AC work and they were always very sweet.   As a business professional and a dog lover, I don't care for drooling dogs.  And yes, if I was going to drop off my dog, I would avoid a drooler because of my work clothes.... 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• keedokes Posted : 4/11/2006 10:33:51 PM Wow, what a hunk! [sm=wink.gif]  I grew up with Saints and plan on opening a kennel as soon as I can.  I second everyone's slobber concerns--be prepared to be literally scraping slobber off of the windows and scrubbing it off the walls, and have towels handy.  A bib (maybe with your logo on it) would probably be prudent, depending on how hot it will get.  Other than that, if he's just a pet (rather than show), there's not too much maintenance.  He's got the rough coat, so he'll need to be brushed pretty regularly, and other than sheer size he'll be right up there with your other dogs in terms of care and maintenance.  He'll need less rigorous (sp?) exercise than the others, and he'll eat about the same amount, too.  Probably somewhere around 7 or 8 cups a day of good quality kibble.  Watch out for the cheapie stuff or he'll gain weight on even that much. The other two Saint people on the board are nitwarrior and my2saints.  You might want to PM them for more info if you want to. All I can say other than that is, good choice!  Welcome to the world of Saint-dom! [sm=biggrin.gif] [size="1"]*edited for grammar* [/size] 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• pndhounds Posted : 4/11/2006 11:20:31 PM Who is the forum member that is a rescue pilot and also has the beautiful Saint?  For the life of me I can't remember their names, as a matter of fact, I don't believe they have posted since the new forum.  I remember his photos of her...Wilimena, I think, were amazing.  She accompanied him during his job.  He would be a great resource I am sure.   pndhounds 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Berner_girl Posted : 4/12/2006 12:26:46 AM I think "overexhuberance" could be easily cured by a walk a day.  Saints are not Border Collies; their bodies can't handle that kind of exercise and if they are kept in check as far as exercise requirements go, they shouldn't be hugely active dogs. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login