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Old 10-21-2014, 09:38 PM
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Ah, my favorite kind of thread, dogs and GT3s...

Old 10-22-2014, 02:11 AM
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it appears that it's time for me to get a dog.
so, what's a good dog for newbie?
lab?
golden retriever comes to mind.

like pug and sharpei but was told they are really stubborn to train....
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Originally Posted by mooty
it appears that it's time for me to get a dog.
so, what's a good dog for newbie?
lab?
golden retriever comes to mind.

like pug and sharpei but was told they are really stubborn to train....
Start small. Here's Stuart taking in the sun. He's allowed in the S, but not the RS - too many lateral Gs.

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stuart doesn't look small. am i missing something?
i did have 2 german shepherds growing up. but my dad took care of them. i thought they were little horses. i rode them a lot. i was 4 or 5yo.
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Originally Posted by mooty
stuart doesn't look small. am i missing something?
i did have 2 german shepherds growing up. but my dad took care of them. i thought they were little horses. i rode them a lot. i was 4 or 5yo.
Perspective; small dog in foreground. Stuart's only 18lbs. German Shepherds are proper dogs. Stu's just a wee gob****e, but he's fun to have around and easy to transport.
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Mooty if you get a dog you need low maintenance. Lab/Golden are not it! :-)

No dogs in my house, shop's dog, doing QC of welder's fab work. She's not impressed. LOL.
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Originally Posted by Spyerx
Mooty if you get a dog you need low maintenance. Lab/Golden are not it! :-)

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i thought they are working dogs and easy. guess not
i think i just buy collar and leash for max.


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Perspective; small dog in foreground. Stuart's only 18lbs. German Shepherds are proper dogs. Stu's just a wee gob****e, but he's fun to have around and easy to transport.
wow 18 lbs.
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Originally Posted by mooty
i thought they are working dogs and easy. guess not
We've had both Labs and Goldens. They do need exercise and because they're bright they want/need training and attention. But they are great family dogs and companions. My wife is the dog expert....

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Moot, just make sure you (or who ever will be training the dog) has enough time, patience and discipline to go through the training. Had a lab, didn't know how to train him and things got out of hand quickly... I had to replace my carpet, my couch, seat and patch up some of the dry wall LOL!
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PORSCHE INTRODUCES PHEK
Zuffenhausen
October 22 2014

Matthias Muller, CEO of Porsche AG today announced a revolutionary advance in energy efficiency.

"Porsche is dedicated to bringing the highest performance vehicles to our customers" said Mr Muller, "but at the same time we recognize the increasing need to produce the most energy efficient vehicles in recognition of new regulations and customer demand".

"Today we introduce PorscheHundEnergieKoncept, which will first be available in the 991 GT3RS. PHEK utilizes the unused space normally occupied by the rear seats by installing a specially designed roll cage. Not just a roll cage, but an integrated dog cage. The floor of the cage has a belt on which the dog runs, and the cage incorporates a small screen showing cats which the dog chases. (videos of other animals available at extra cost.)

The energy generated by the dog is channelled into a small battery which provides auxiliary power to the steering. At this stage we feel that the technology is not yet sufficiently advanced to provide extra HP to the RS,so this is our first step, indeed a first step for the industry.

Given the sporting nature of the GT3RS, VAG Chairman Dr. Ferdinand Piech was concerned at any dilution in the rawness of the RS. " No PHEKing Porsche should run like a dog", he remarked

Qualified buyers will need a sufficiently sized dogs, (dealer inspection required), or alternatively a limited run of PDs ( Porsche Dobermans) can be supplied, and the car can be painted to match the dog.

There are plans for a more completely powered vehicle using this technology. It will be called the Porsche Canine.
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Ronan. Bloody Brilliant :-)
Old 10-22-2014, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Ronan
PORSCHE INTRODUCES PHEK
Zuffenhausen
October 22 2014

Matthias Muller, CEO of Porsche AG today announced a revolutionary advance in energy efficiency.

"Porsche is dedicated to bringing the highest performance vehicles to our customers" said Mr Muller, "but at the same time we recognize the increasing need to produce the most energy efficient vehicles in recognition of new regulations and customer demand".

"Today we introduce PorscheHundEnergieKoncept, which will first be available in the 991 GT3RS. PHEK utilizes the unused space normally occupied by the rear seats by installing a specially designed roll cage. Not just a roll cage, but an integrated dog cage. The floor of the cage has a belt on which the dog runs, and the cage incorporates a small screen showing cats which the dog chases. (videos of other animals available at extra cost.)

The energy generated by the dog is channelled into a small battery which provides auxiliary power to the steering. At this stage we feel that the technology is not yet sufficiently advanced to provide extra HP to the RS,so this is our first step, indeed a first step for the industry.

Given the sporting nature of the GT3RS, VAG Chairman Dr. Ferdinand Piech was concerned at any dilution in the rawness of the RS. " No PHEKing Porsche should run like a dog", he remarked

Qualified buyers will need a sufficiently sized dogs, (dealer inspection required), or alternatively a limited run of PDs ( Porsche Dobermans) can be supplied, and the car can be painted to match the dog.

There are plans for a more completely powered vehicle using this technology. It will be called the Porsche Canine.
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