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Wodenswolf In reply to Fladius [2010-09-14 13:08:54 +0000 UTC]

Well, as with every other thing there may be different opinions about this, but at least I wouldn't call them dogs in wolf's clothes. They are a very special breed and it's not their look that makes them wolfish. Actually I think they often behave much more like wolves than they look. However of course they still ARE dogs, even if very special ones. But they are quite hard to train and therefore almost impossible to use as working dogs. Even if they are highly intelligent and learn very fast, you can never rely on their readiness to act like you want them to. Furthermore they show a pack-behaviour that goes at least one step further than that of "usual" dogs. A Saarloos wants to follow it's owner hard on the heels - always!
Another aspect that makes this breed special and for some really hard to handle is their shyness. The common Saarloos acts reserved towards strangers, however there are some that are not shy at all. Rather common than those who are not shy at all are certainly those who show real fear in unknown situations and when they meet foreign people. You actually never know this in advance when you are out there to get a puppy, but if you decide to get a Saarloos you have to take things like these in account.
I see that you are from Finland - if you are interested in this breed and even in getting a pup, please don't go the easiest way! The breeder that lives closest does not need to be the best one...

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Fladius In reply to Wodenswolf [2010-11-24 13:16:56 +0000 UTC]

Oh, thank you for answer

I have learned that even in Finland there's lots of breeders who do not understand animals wich they have. ./

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