Dog Figurines

Tramp – Shaggy off-white mutt on the situation comedy MY THREE SONS/ABC/CBS/1960-72.

Tramp was the family pet of Steve Douglas (Fred MacMurray), an aviation engineer who lived with his three sons Mike (Tim Considine), Robbie (Don Grady) and Chip (Stanley Livingston).

 Throughout all of the Douglas family ups and downs, the one constant was Tramp the dog, the family’s faithful canine – a mixed briard breed

 Tramp (played by Spud the Dog) was trained by Frank Inn and won the PATSY award from 1961-64.

Scottish Terrier

Description

This sturdy little dog has short legs and the way it is groomed makes them look even shorter. Even so, it is a strong, active animal and surprisingly agile. The coat is compact, course, and hard as bristles with a soft undercoat that protects it thoroughly from bad weather. It comes in black, wheaten, or brindle of any color. Sharply pricked ears give the Scottish Terrier a thoughtful look. It has a large nose and large teeth, and there is a stop between the skull and the muzzle. Its dark eyes are almond-shaped, and its neck is muscular. Its tail is medium-length, carried straight or slightly curved.

Temperament

Brave and alert, the Scottie is hardy and lovable. They are charming and full of character. Playful and friendly as a puppy, he matures into a dignified adult. The Scottish Terrier makes a very good watchdog. It is inclined to be stubborn, however, and needs firm, but gentle handling from an early age or it will dominate the household. Socialize well. This breed is sensitive to correction, therefore if you are firm and confident, the dog should respond to you. However, if you do not mean it when you tell him, “No” he will know it, and will not listen. Obedience training must be consistent but persuasive. Never hit a dog and do not play aggressive games with a terrier such as the Scottie, like wrestling and tug-of-war. He can challenge family members who have not established leadership over him. Lively, proud, and intelligent, it has a reliable temperament. Likes to dig, enjoys walks, loves to play ball games, and is thoroughly sporty, home loving and independent. It has been described as the dog that can go anywhere and do anything – a big dog in a small dog’s body. It is very sensitive to criticism and praise and therefore should be trained gently. These dogs make good house pets. Do not allow this dog to developed Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This will cause varying degrees of behavior issues including, but not limited to, moody, snappish, stubborn, protectiveness and obsessive barking. These are not Scottie traits, but traits brought on by the way the human treats the dog. Children need to be taught how to display leadership over the dog or the dog will not be good with them. They are usually not recommended for homes with younger children simply because most owners do not display enough authority over them, and the dogs take over the home. All of the negative behaviors can be reversed if the human changes the way they deal with the dog. The dog needs to clearly know the rules of the home. They need all members of the family to be firm, confident, and consistent in their approach. The dogs need to be provided with a daily pack walk to reinforce leadership and burn both mental and physical energy.

Origin

The Scottish Terrier was developed in Scotland in 1700, but the dog with the size and shape we know today dates from 1890. The breed was first called the Aberdeen Terrier, after the Scottish town of the same name. Like many other long-low breeds, the Scottie was used to hunt den animals, particularly otter, fox, badger and rabbit. Today this stylish breed is primarily a companion, though he still retains his hunting instincts.

Sometimes a dog’s moniker can be somewhat misleading, but with a German shepherd you know exactly what to expect. Indeed, they did originate in Germany, and they were first bred for herding livestock. Perhaps the most surprising tidbit about these faithful dogs, which many people have come to rely on for protection and other valuable services, is that they are a relatively new breed. Before the turn of the 20th century, they simply didn’t exist.

These days, German shepherds are utilized for use in a number of professions. They perform valuable functions as police dogs, sniffing out bombs and narcotics. And of course cops can use the canines’ looks and demeanor for intimidation purposes. When trained as family pets, shepherds display a whole other side: one of caring and intense loyalty. All of the dog’s unique physical characteristics are on full display in German shepherd figurines.

Bandit is the name to which Jonny’s pet bulldog, a small white dog, responds. He has been so named because his eyes have black masklike colorations around them. Bandit often provides comic relief, but he is occasionally instrumental in foiling the bad guys. Don Messick provided Bandit’s vocal effects, which were combined with an archived clip of an actual dog barking.

To make sure that things never got too adult in nature, Jonny is always accompanied by a goofy little bulldog named Bandit (Messick), who provides both kid-appeal and most of the comic relief. Unlike other comic H-B animal characters, Bandit is a real dog, even if they sometimes have him do some outlandish things including scuba diving! Apparently, even this wasn’t enough for H-B, since many subsequent shows feature total cartoon mutts accompanying the heroes.

The bulldog is a breed with characteristically thick shoulders and a matching head. There are generally thick folds of blubber on a bulldog’s brow, followed by round, black, eyes that are far apart, a short muzzle, drooping lips, and the pointy teeth.

In the US, the size of a typical mature male is about 50 pounds and that for mature females is about 40 pounds. In the [United Kingdom], the breed standard is 55 pounds for a male and 50 pounds for a female, though it is not uncommon for males to be 60 pounds.

While some canine breeds require their tails to be cut or “cropped” soon after birth, bulldogs are one of very few breeds whose tail is naturally short and curled. A longer or “gay” tail is a serious fault in a show bulldog.

[edit] Temperament

Despite their famous “sourmug” expression, bulldogs are generally docile although can prove to be very fast movers over a short distance. They are friendly and gregarious but occasionally willful. The phrase “stubborn as a bulldog” is loosely rooted in fact.

Breeders have worked to breed aggression out of the breed, and as such the dog is known to be of generally good temperament. Bulldogs can be so attached to home and family that they will not venture out of the yard without a human companion. Due to their friendly nature bulldogs are known for getting along well with children, other dogs and pets.

A bulldog is suitable for houses as well as apartments due to their size. Most bulldogs are content to walk at most half a mile and thus may suit a less-active person. They are not excitable, seldom bark, and are easily trainable as compared with many other breeds.