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[Dave]

We need a topic to stir interest, like the classic, "If DOC and his
amazing five were dogs, what kind of dogs would they be?" Or a
research project, like, "What's the average number of letters in the
title of a DOC adventure? Does it change if it's a 'ghosted'
adventure?"

How about -- it's Thanksgiving on the 86th floor. Who's bringing the
cranberry sauce?

Dave

[Nicole Massey]

Post by Dave
We need a topic to stir interest, like the classic, "If DOC and his
amazing five were dogs, what kind of dogs would they be?" Or a
research project, like, "What's the average number of letters in the
title of a DOC adventure? Does it change if it's a 'ghosted'
adventure?"
How about -- it's Thanksgiving on the 86th floor. Who's bringing the
cranberry sauce?

Doc, of course. It's known that he's not a great cook. And who has time to
cook with all he does?

That's a great start to a super-saga: They're having Thanksgiving dinner on
the 86th floor, and Monk is responsible for the turkey. Before he picks it
up someone puts something in it, either aiming it to get to Doc or by
accident, that starts the adventure

[Kent Allard]

Post by Dave
We need a topic to stir interest, like the classic, "If DOC and his
amazing five were dogs, what kind of dogs would they be?" Or a
research project, like, "What's the average number of letters in the
title of a DOC adventure? Does it change if it's a 'ghosted'
adventure?"
How about -- it's Thanksgiving on the 86th floor. Who's bringing the
cranberry sauce?
Dave

Doc would be a German Shepherd, Renny a Mastiff, Monk a bulldog, Ham a doberman
pincer, Johnny a Greyhound and Long Tom a whippet or a chihuahua.

[Nicole Massey]

In article

Post by Dave
We need a topic to stir interest, like the classic, "If DOC and his
amazing five were dogs, what kind of dogs would they be?" Or a
research project, like, "What's the average number of letters in the
title of a DOC adventure? Does it change if it's a 'ghosted'
adventure?"
How about -- it's Thanksgiving on the 86th floor. Who's bringing the
cranberry sauce?
Dave

Doc would be a German Shepherd, Renny a Mastiff, Monk a bulldog, Ham a doberman
pincer, Johnny a Greyhound and Long Tom a whippet or a chihuahua.

I have to disagree with two of these. Doc doesn't have the lack of attention
span and high prey instinct that a German Shepherd has, so I would place Doc
as a calmer breed, like a St. Bernard or possibly a well trained Labrador.

And Long Tom is such a Jack Russell Terrier.

And I've got to also question Ham as a Doberman. Dobermans aren't fastidious
enough. I can imagine the sleek greyhound for Ham, and an inquisitive beagle
for Johnny, though a dachshund/beagle cross would more appropriate for
Jonny to get the length.

Of course, there's also a standard poodle for Ham, the fashion plate of the
dog world.

[Kent Allard]

In article <jb0fdn$1u3$***@speranza.aioe.org>,
"Nicole Massey" <***@gypsyheir.com> wrote:

German Shepherds are the most versatile dogs in my biased opinion so I would
still go with that breed for Doc. Long Tom as a Jack Russell Terrier is a good
call though.

I don't know about doberman's being fastidious, but they are clean and sleek and
look like they might being wearing shoulder pads ;-)

Post by Nicole Massey
I have to disagree with two of these. Doc doesn't have the lack of attention
span and high prey instinct that a German Shepherd has, so I would place Doc
as a calmer breed, like a St. Bernard or possibly a well trained Labrador.
And Long Tom is such a Jack Russell Terrier.
And I've got to also question Ham as a Doberman. Dobermans aren't fastidious
enough. I can imagine the sleek greyhound for Ham, and an inquisitive beagle
for Johnny, though a dachshund/beagle cross would more appropriate for
Jonny to get the length.
Of course, there's also a standard poodle for Ham, the fashion plate of the
dog world.

[Nicole Massey]

Post by Kent Allard
German Shepherds are the most versatile dogs in my biased opinion so I would
still go with that breed for Doc. Long Tom as a Jack Russell Terrier is a good
call though.

My bias is probably because many of the guide dog schools are no longer
using German Shepherds as guides because they lack suitability for modern
life -- they're not patient enough to sit at bus stops or under a work desk
for long periods, and they have a higher prey instinct.

My reasons for a Labrador for Doc are two-fold. First they're the most
versatile breed, (as well as the most popular) and also because they're
cousins to the Golden Retriever, which is what I'd pick for Pat.

[Kent Allard]

Post by Nicole Massey
My bias is probably because many of the guide dog schools are no longer
using German Shepherds as guides because they lack suitability for modern
life -- they're not patient enough to sit at bus stops or under a work desk
for long periods, and they have a higher prey instinct.
My reasons for a Labrador for Doc are two-fold. First they're the most
versatile breed, (as well as the most popular) and also because they're
cousins to the Golden Retriever, which is what I'd pick for Pat.

Your logic is sound, but photogenically, Pat should be a collie ;-)

Isn't the collie always the practical girl dog (even when played by a male dog)?

[Nicole Massey]

Post by Kent Allard

Post by Nicole Massey
My bias is probably because many of the guide dog schools are no longer
using German Shepherds as guides because they lack suitability for modern
life -- they're not patient enough to sit at bus stops or under a work desk
for long periods, and they have a higher prey instinct.
My reasons for a Labrador for Doc are two-fold. First they're the most
versatile breed, (as well as the most popular) and also because they're
cousins to the Golden Retriever, which is what I'd pick for Pat.

Your logic is sound, but photogenically, Pat should be a collie ;-)
Isn't the collie always the practical girl dog (even when played by a male dog)?

Other way around -- most dog actors are females because they're easier to
control.

I wouldn't pick Collie for Pat because traditional Scottish collies are
fairly stupid dogs -- that narrow head doesn't give much room for brains,
and it's rare for one to be more than a one trick pony. (As for dog actors,
it's common for multiple dogs to do the different parts of a shoot -- a star
dog, running dog, acrobatics dog, etc. -- Wishbone was actually six dogs) As
for a border collie, Pat isn't as OCD as a border collie.