Pistol, dog saved by U.S. Marine in combat zone in N. Y. and needs a home

AP via Yahoo News ^ | 4/19/04 | Yahoo Daily Slideshow

[Wolfstar]

YAHOO News Caption: Pistol, a dog saved in Iraq (news - web sites) by a Marine Sgt. David Donnelly, is shown in Westfield, N.Y., Friday, April 16, 2004, where he is up for adoption. The dog was saved by Donnelly in a combat zone and then reunited with his rescuer after a long journey to America but now finds himself homeless again, after the Marine was redeployed overseas. Due to the efforts of Donnelly and Marcy Christmas of Camarillo, Calif., about 200 people have inquired about the Canaan-mix since his arrival this week at Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue in western New York. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

[Wolfstar]

Beautiful dog. Hope a FReeper family from New York gets him and lets the rest of us know how Pistol is doing.

[nuconvert]

Nice looking dog. I'm sure someone will give him a good home.

As for Yahoo's headline.......makes it sound as though the "conbat zone" is in N.Y. It could be.....but in this case, I guess not.

[Izzy Dunne]

U.S. Marine in combat zone in N. Y.

Hmmm. Which combat zone is that?

[Wolfstar]

Sigh. Don't be like the media and take words out of their full context. FR only allows 100 charaters and spaces in a headline. Read in its entirety, this headline should be clear to anyone.

[Izzy Dunne]

Read in its entirety, this headline should be clear to anyone.

I did read it in it's entirety, which is why I was confused. I merely pointed out the misleading portion.
Since your link doesn't go to the story, and I don't have time to chase it down, I don't know whose writing it is.

[monday]

"this headline should be clear to anyone."

Not really. On first read it sounds like a pistol, and a dog, found by a US Marine, in a combat zone in NY, need a home.

"Pistol", an Iraqi dog saved by a U.S. Marine, is in NY and needs a home." would have been much clearer.

[Wolfstar]

Re the headline: It's days like this when I think it's not worth bothering to try to communicate with my fellow human beings.

There was a Marine.

He was in a combat zone.

The combat zone was in Iraq.

He saw a dog in the combat zone, in Iraq.

He rescued the dog.

He named the rescued dog "Pistol."

He took the rescued dog named Pistol home.

He took the rescued dog named Pistol home with him.

The Marine's home is in New York.

The Marine took the rescued dog named Pistol home with him to New York.

The Marine is now going back to Iraq.

The Marine cannot keep the dog named Pistol because he, the Marine, is going back to Iraq.

So the dog named Pistol needs a home.

Until this morning, the FReeper named Wolfstar had much more belief in the intelligence of fellow FReepers.

[bertmerc1]

I just had to put down my dog a few weeks ago. I'd take Pistol in a heart beat!

[monday]

"the FReeper named Wolfstar had much more belief in the intelligence of fellow FReepers."

lol....don't get all huffy. If you want to defend that sorry excuse for a headline, it is ok with me, but you might want to grow a thicker skin before the next time you post a confusing headline. Someone on FR will zing you every time.

[Izzy Dunne]

It's days like this when I think it's not worth bothering to try to communicate with my fellow human beings.

If you had spent half that much time cleaning up the headline in the first place, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

Until this morning, the FReeper named Wolfstar had much more belief in the intelligence of fellow FReepers.

Sure, I can figure all that out. But you have to stop and parse the words. That's not what headlines are for.

[nuconvert]

LOL

Hey, I just assumed it was Yahoo that came up with that headline.
Don't give up communicating!
And maybe the problem is that your fellow freepers are a little smarter than the average 'guy'.

How's this?.....Pistol, a dog saved in combat zone by N.Y. Marine, needs home.

We all just want to help you....... : )

[John Frum]

I would value that dog being worth infinitely more than any islamist.

[bwteim]

An anagram of your headline might make it clearer to some:

"Me, a bench man; a bug visits my ninety aeroplanes; onions dozed. Odd. "

; )

[afraidfortherepublic]

That dog is gorgeous and looks intelligent. The caption says it is a Caanan mix. Mixed with what, I wonder? Caanans are beautiful dogs. I've seen them on the various dog shows on animal planet, but they are usually light red-brown and white. This dog's markings are gogeous. I hope he gets a good home. It think that it is the Caanan that has the curly tail.

[afraidfortherepublic]

I was wrong about the color. I guess the ones I've seen in dog shows are brown & white. Here is a picture and write up from a breed page:

Canaan Dogs
Canaan Dogs - History

Canaan dogs were native dogs of Israel, often called pariah dogs. The Canaan was primarily used by the Bedouins to guard camps and flocks of sheep. Dr. Rudolf and Prof. Rudolphina Menzel moved to Palestine and studied the Canaan. They began breeding and training these dogs for military work, in 1965 they sent four Canaan dogs to the United States and this is how the breed originated in the U.S.

Canaan Dogs - Peculiarities

The Canaan dog is considered rare. Their numbers are very small. The breed is not known in some countries. However, the Canaan dog deserves much attention due to its wonderful characteristics. It is very likely that the breed will gain popularity soon. Canaans are very healthy. Their physical characteristics were improved naturally. Only the strongest dogs survived, which allowed for natural selection and improvement of the breed. They do not need specialized care and can adapt easily to various conditions.

However, the breed is not for everyone. The Canaan dog needs early socialization to help it feel confident in strange environments. Canaan dog owners state that the dog appears to be wary of strangers sometimes. Yet, this does not concern all dogs.

Canaan dogs like digging. In fact, digging is an acute problem for breed owners. Nobody likes having their flowerbeds damaged by a dog. The breed needs a lot of exercise. Therefore, prospective buyers should think twice before purchasing a Canaan dog. Some Canaans tend to be territorial and can be aggressive toward other dogs. The dog up for adoption looks like a fine example.

[afraidfortherepublic]

[afraidfortherepublic]

[afraidfortherepublic]

[afraidfortherepublic]

Canaan Dogs - Functions
Canaans are intelligent dogs that learn commands quickly. It is important to socialize them early. Canaan dogs should be trained in a well-known environment. They become wary and suspicious very easily. This quality is due to their origin. They were accustomed to living in dangerous environments, which provided for the development of the cautious character.

Canaan Dogs - Obedience
The Canaan dog tends to be easily distracted when in strange places. Therefore, it is recommended to train a dog in your yard or neighborhood. Keep in mind that Canaan dogs do not like repetitive actions and get bored easily. They do need obedience training and do well in it. However, obedience is based on lots of repetitions, which is often a problem for the Canaan dog.

Besides obedience, Canaan dogs can be used in agility. They are also good herding dogs. They like to jump and run and seem to have been born for this canine sport. The breed is very agile and intelligent. Their ability to focus on the task eases the trainer's work.

Canaan Dogs - Herding
Though the Canaan dog has not been raised specifically for herding, it has a natural talent to do so. This trait was often used by Nordic people who knew the breed long before the United States or Europe. Unlike, the Border Collie, one of the best herding breeds, the Canaan dog has a loose eye. It allows the dog to keep the flock under total control; yet, it has a disadvantage. The dog is easily distracted by what is going on around it. Canaans that are going to be used in herding should receive obedience training first.

The Canaan male dog stands 20 - 24 inches in height and weights 40 - 60 pounds. The female stands 19 - 23 inches and weights 30 - 50 pounds. The height is measured to the withers. The body resembles a wild dog; it is strong, of medium build with a square appearance. The Canaan's chest is deep with squared withers. The head is wedge shaped of medium length and the skull is wide and flat. The ears are set low and should be erect. They are large and slightly rounded at the tips. The Canaan's eyes are a dark brown color and almond shaped. The nose should be black in color and the mouth is very strong and the Canaan has a scissor bite. The legs should be straight, leading to the paws, which are cat like with hard pads. The tail is bushy and set high on the rump, and it should curl over the back. The Canaan's coat is thick and straight. The hair ranges from short to medium length. Coat colors are white, sand, gold, red - white, black, cream or red - brown. Masks are generally black and the same color as the body markings. If masks are not present the body markings are white.

Canaan Dogs - Temperament
The Canaan is a herding and guard dog. They are very intelligent and independent dogs. The Canaan needs to be trained and socialized from an early age. The Canaan is agile and lively. They are protective, alert and territorial. The Canaan is leery of strangers, but will not generally attack them, they will often stand and bark, and this breed does bark a lot. They are a one person or family dog. When raised with children, they are very protective. The Canaan can be aggressive towards other dogs of the same sex; this applies to both the male and female. When socialized and trained, this dog is a very docile and a devoted family pet. The Canaan does not mature until about the age of 4 years.

Canaan Dogs - Living Conditions
The Canaan can live in any climate. They can live in an apartment with exercise several times a day. The Canaan would do well with a yard in which to run. They can live indoors or outdoors. Their coat is equipped to keep them warm or cool.

Canaan Dogs - Care and Grooming
The Canaan is a heavy shedder; they have no odor and needs no trimming. Grooming once a week is sufficient.

Health Issues The Canaan is a very healthy dog; yearly exams with the vet should be all the Canaan requires.
Life Span 12 - 15 years
First Registered by the AKC: 1997
First Registered by the UKC: 1992
Group: Canaans belong to the Herding Group of dogs.

[barker]

Hmmm. Which combat zone is that?

Any area in NY where both the Clintons happen to be at the same time.