Need McNab Mix Advice

***dogs4life*** · 09-30-2007, 07:24 PM

I'm fostering a Lab/McNab Mix. I have never heard of McNab until today when the previous owner called to inform me. I did a quick search and I'm finding all the "problematic" behavior previous owners were complaining of were actually McNab traits, poor dog. They all complained of herding behavior, too active, nipping kids ankles while playing, needs constant companionship, excitable and more.

Ok, so to the point.

1. What would be an ideal permanent home for such a mix?

2. What type of owner am I looking for?

3. What type of activities would this dog be best suited?

4. How far should she be running a day if we go biking or running with her?

I was thinking, multiple dog home or with someone who stays home all day and someone who is interested in agility, flyball, herding or frisbee.

What do you think?

***Cassiepeia*** · 09-30-2007, 08:14 PM

You might want to look for someone with herding dog experience too.

Cass.

09-30-2007, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
*dogs4life* I'm Crunchy Admin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 1,951 Blog Entries: 11 Rep Power: 101	Need McNab Mix Advice I'm fostering a Lab/McNab Mix. I have never heard of McNab until today when the previous owner called to inform me. I did a quick search and I'm finding all the "problematic" behavior previous owners were complaining of were actually McNab traits, poor dog. They all complained of herding behavior, too active, nipping kids ankles while playing, needs constant companionship, excitable and more. Ok, so to the point. 1. What would be an ideal permanent home for such a mix? 2. What type of owner am I looking for? 3. What type of activities would this dog be best suited? 4. How far should she be running a day if we go biking or running with her? I was thinking, multiple dog home or with someone who stays home all day and someone who is interested in agility, flyball, herding or frisbee. What do you think?

09-30-2007, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 284	You might want to look for someone with herding dog experience too. Cass.
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