Comments on: Dogs and Cats in the Backcounty — What Breed?

By: Steve Seckinger

Steve Seckinger — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:17:38 +0000

I thought this thread was about pugs! Pugs are great dogs and have a lot of “size” in a little package. Not too good in the snow however unless they are wrapped in fleece and being carried in the sled. We’ve had ours for about 8 years.
(Lou, we can get you the info on the breeder in Denver if you want)

By: Lou

Lou — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:51:45 +0000

You guys are cracking everybody up…

By: Mark Worley

Mark Worley — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:43:03 +0000

There are folks who collect old cats, and yeah, they are cool but can be a sinkhole for $$. Oh, I guess skiing can be like that too. Anyway, a cat skiing operator in Montana figures about half an hour of maintenance for every eight hours of operation, and I think that is for a fairly new snowcat.

By: Dhelihiker

Dhelihiker — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:22:29 +0000

Does the dog drive while you ski? That would be cool!!

By: Jurkowitsch

Jurkowitsch — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:32:16 +0000

My biggest concern of domestic ski pals is SIZE; so, the dog should provide enough meat for the whole party “IF” a survival situation is encountered!! Also, the hide/fur can help provide a warm cover for the oevrnight situation!!
As for cats – they are O.K. – abit small – and I do love ‘em, but i can eat a whole cat in one sitting!!