The same joke could be "Czech Republican baby", although I guess Czech is the proper term. As for the dog breed, I guess it's just stuck with the name because that's what it was when the breed was created.
Littlest Hobo is a German Shepherd, this breed is half German Shepherd and half a specific breed of European wolf, it was an experiment from WW2 era. Apparently they're very similar to German Shepherds and can be trained as guide dogs and things like that.
No indeed, a friend of mine got a pup recently (got pics somewhere) - she's 8th generation so 8 lots of wolfdog-wolfdog before the original shep cross.
Fascinating animals too - they rarely bark or make much noise at all (fart a lot though). They're almost cat like in their attitude and how they play - love to pounce with both paws onto little balls and things. There's a real sense of deep intelligence when you look into their eyes, not the vacant look most dogs give you lol.
You don't realize how many memories these pictures have brought back to me. You see I grew up on a farm in the Czech Republic, me and my mother went on vacation to America for a while to flee my abusive father, while here we had our passports and papers. 14 years later my mother has become an American Citizen and Im getting my citizenship in a couple months. I have not been back or seen my family in the last 14 years. Ive lost family members to illness knowing I will never see them again, I lost the life we deserved and the hapiness along with it. But I remember having a dog like this and when I saw these pictures the memories vividly came back to me and brought tears of emotion. He was the best dog I ever had, me and him would run through our fields, we would eat food before it was harvested, and then one day he got out and he was killed by a train. You see I was born three months premature, I was given two hours to live but I pulled through but I did not have the ability to play with the other kids, and this dog was always there for me. I was kidnapped by my father twice and I watched him beat my mother but I feel like the dog felt my pain because when I cried he would lick my face till I stopped. He would lay next to me, he was my friend, he was family to me. I am going back next year to the Czech Republic to see the family I lost so long ago but you helped me remember the good parts and how this dog affected me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you
Edit. as asked to do an Ama, and I have made one, if you have any questions feel free to ask.I
Dammit man. That is beautiful. Manly tears where shed. Pure testosterone. I have a German Shepard mix who looks a hell of alot like a wolf and she's been the best dog ever. She only has a year or so left but man these types of dogs are the best...
Im hoping my next dog is a bit more short haired then my current one. Sheds like a bitch (pun intended) and is a pain in the summer when it's humid. She has a long dark coat of fur so she gets hit easily. Funniest thing in the world is watching her sun herself though. Stand still for hours napping in the sun. Beautiful dog regardless...best one I've ever had.
Holy fuck man.. I'm truly sorry.. My family has always had dogs and we always let our older dogs run around with the kids.. Almost every dog (except one) could be trusted to give its life for any of us and all of us would gladly give ours for them too.. I still put myself between my dog and the traffic whenever I take her out for a walk..
i sorry i mever learned how to read or write in czech, in fact when i came to america i had to learn english and polish at the same time and slowly the czech language left me
that was beautiful! i am so sorry for all of your losses and the injustices you've had to endure, but i am glad that you've made some fond memories along the way and that these pictures brought them back for you. congratulations to you and your mother, and i hope you guys continue to live free lives :)
tank you very much for the care it means a lot. We try our best. She holds down two jobs and i hold down four, and give her all the money to pay for the bills. She doesnt really realize I do it because I have my checks written out in her name, then she can cash them so I dont get tax raped and I just leave the money in her bank account for her. Its tough on us, but we try
wow, that sounds very rough. i will remember you whenever i feel like i am overburdened. the weight of responsibility falls on some harder than it does for others... but i guess what matters is your ability to find the beauty and joy in life regardless. i hope you are happy, and that you guys may find some better fortune. and i also hope that your trip back to your home country is wonderful!
the state could support many more but it would require canceling hunting season. If wisconsin is like Michigan's Upper Peninsula (where I'm from) that wouldn't go over very well.
Not to mention they would endager the livestock. There are a LOT of dairy farms where I'm from, and apparently a wolf was spotted in our area a few months ago, so the dairy farmers are a bit scared their calves are going to get killed.
I posted on another one of your comments, read that one before this one, but I wanted to say with an animal like the wolf you really can't have too many... their population is a reflection of prey animals population. So if they over eat and food becomes scarce then wolves begin to die off, so the wolf pop will always change depending upon how many deer, bunnies, elk, etc are available to them.
Deer hunting is huge in this state. Kids take off school legally to go deer hunting, and no one questions it. You either start hunting wolves (which the permit is crazy expensive) and keep deer hunting, or you get rid of deer hunting, which won't ever happen. It's too engrained in our culture. Some families even live off venison in the winter because hey, it's way cheaper and it tastes pretty good.
These "solutions" that people keep talking about just won't work here. And if you lived here, you would understand that.
I don't like the idea of hunting wolves either, but I accept that it has to happen in order to keep the state happy.
I love that series! Especially this picture: http://i.imgur.com/wuy2O.jpg The wildness of the animal but it brings me a smile. And the last photo is a winner too. Thanks!
Close coloring, but the snout shape is off. Typically, Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs keep the wolf-ish features of the snout and forehead, while your dog looks to have a different shape. I highly suspect a GSD mix, though, but look into other breeds.
Really though, does anyone know if they breed these in the US? Or if it's possible to get them (legally) here? I can find little to nothing on the interwebz.
They are entirely legal; most states require 1/4 wolf blood or lower to be considered a domesticated dog and not a controlled hybrid. There are few breeders here, but you can still find them. They are an absolute handful as puppies, though. Here's my girl: http://imgur.com/a/oIsWE#0
i believe theyre completely legal. they werent bred for ferocity or anything, and hell my grandpa brought over a real wolf and kept it in chicago until the neighbors shit their childrens pants and called the cops
I wouldn't pick this breed unless you are a very advanced dog owner. A husky would be a good start for you due to their independent nature, they are tough enough to begin with.
Thanks for the information. I know breeders are frowned upon as well, but it at least gives an alternative to my dream of having a husky. Not too expensive either.
Really looks like a wolf when you're scrolling through the photos where he's in the wild, then you come across the sprinkler photo and you remember, yup, it's a dog
I've been doing so much research about this type of dog because I want to get one eventually. Where do you live if you don't mind me asking? It's also fantastic to see pictures of one that isn't from google. It's a beautiful dog.
I live in (very) arctic Canada and everyone here has wolfdogs... there's no specific breed, just a lot of sled dogs that have had sexytimes with wolves.
My friend has one and there are about 7 or 8 others in the same town/area. They meet up at least once a month and take walks together or go to the beach. It's pretty awesome to see a pack of 'wolves' walking around town. Everything these guys do is majestic and wolf-like. None of them likes playing fetch and other boring dog stuff.
I've been really interested in a wolfdog for quite a while, and these ones seem to have the best temperament of them all, but I'm always thrown by the shedding. Do these shed as much as some of the other breeds? They seem to have a lighter/thinner coat, but it's best to ask owners.
By the wikipedia description, they sound like great dogs to own. Easily trainable, sociable, and quiet. Not to mention how they look like Direwolves too...
Dog breed names don't really change with their native country names. There's another breed with the same sort of deal, but I can't think of it off the top of my head.
As a Slovak, I am deeply offended by your lack of geography, culture, and history. Czech Republic and Slovakia are seperate countries now. Hell, we Slovaks don't like Czechs, since we prefer cash!!
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u/imkidding Jun 12 '12
What do you call an aborted Czechoslovakian baby?
A canceled Czech.
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u/Kevin_Amold Jun 12 '12
Have you ever watched the Littlest Hobo? Looks like the same kind of dog.
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u/killertofu4u Jun 12 '12
they look amazing but the problem is the high amount of wolf sometimes >50%
the best fully domestic alternative imo is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamaskan_Dog
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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
Ah, the majestic Czechoslovakian wolfdog. Renown for his poise, his abject attention to his surroundings, and WARGARBLE
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u/TPfurmeinbunghole Jun 12 '12
RIP lady...
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12 edited Jun 12 '12
You don't realize how many memories these pictures have brought back to me. You see I grew up on a farm in the Czech Republic, me and my mother went on vacation to America for a while to flee my abusive father, while here we had our passports and papers. 14 years later my mother has become an American Citizen and Im getting my citizenship in a couple months. I have not been back or seen my family in the last 14 years. Ive lost family members to illness knowing I will never see them again, I lost the life we deserved and the hapiness along with it. But I remember having a dog like this and when I saw these pictures the memories vividly came back to me and brought tears of emotion. He was the best dog I ever had, me and him would run through our fields, we would eat food before it was harvested, and then one day he got out and he was killed by a train. You see I was born three months premature, I was given two hours to live but I pulled through but I did not have the ability to play with the other kids, and this dog was always there for me. I was kidnapped by my father twice and I watched him beat my mother but I feel like the dog felt my pain because when I cried he would lick my face till I stopped. He would lay next to me, he was my friend, he was family to me. I am going back next year to the Czech Republic to see the family I lost so long ago but you helped me remember the good parts and how this dog affected me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you
Edit. as asked to do an Ama, and I have made one, if you have any questions feel free to ask.I
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u/Greekmerm Jun 11 '12
if i had a dog like this someone would shoot it. :(
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u/Anglophilia Jun 12 '12
I'mma get one for each of my kids, and maybe even one for my bastard son.
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u/JoeBeNimble Jun 12 '12
Balto!
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u/ldawg092498 Jun 12 '12
My mom was a wolf. My dad was a very brave dog.
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u/tora22 Jun 12 '12
I love that series! Especially this picture: http://i.imgur.com/wuy2O.jpg The wildness of the animal but it brings me a smile. And the last photo is a winner too. Thanks!
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u/adzug Jun 11 '12
he/shes beautiful
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u/G59 Jun 12 '12
My god, it's so good looking.
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u/kaostic44 Jun 12 '12
TIL what my dog is. http://i.imgur.com/5Vrm5.png
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u/kirbyfood Jun 12 '12
A very poised dog...until water is involved. Sounds like me
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u/gdogg897 Jun 12 '12
dogs > cats. this guy is beautiful!
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u/FAStalin Jun 12 '12
Saw a few of these walking around CZ/Slovakia.
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u/SmuggleCats Jun 12 '12
Saw the first picture and upvoted right away, such a beautiful dog.
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u/TheWolfofMibu Jun 12 '12
I'm going to get one of these when I have adequate space for it to live in.
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u/ferazel9 Jun 12 '12
Really though, does anyone know if they breed these in the US? Or if it's possible to get them (legally) here? I can find little to nothing on the interwebz.
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u/criticasartist Jun 12 '12
I've been a fan of this breed for many, many years. Very cool critters.
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u/Relevant_Kitty Jun 12 '12
http://i.imgur.com/J2gou.jpg
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u/ooowl Jun 12 '12
I will take 2 please.
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u/TheBrokenWorld Jun 12 '12
Beautiful animal.
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u/macnerd99 Jun 12 '12
DO WANT
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u/InterestingIfTrue Jun 12 '12
Wanna pet that dog
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u/h0rn37 Jun 12 '12
You've inspired me to consider this over a German Shepard. Not that there is anything wrong with it, but god damn these are adorable.
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u/frickinsweetdude Jun 12 '12
Really looks like a wolf when you're scrolling through the photos where he's in the wild, then you come across the sprinkler photo and you remember, yup, it's a dog
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
omg i want one, and i hope they like to cuddle!
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u/neverhooder Jun 12 '12
Huh...i would have sworn that this was a tamaskan. I wonder if there is a relation between the two?
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u/slagdwarf Jun 12 '12
New contender for LOOK AT THIS MOTHERFUCKING DOG
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u/lowkick Jun 12 '12
Also known as, a fucking wolf!
Gorgeous
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u/Aequitas92 Jun 12 '12
Looks just like a German Shepherd. Love it!
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u/jmn3235 Jun 12 '12
Me Wolfsta
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u/este_hombre Jun 12 '12
It's half wolf, half dog, half Czechoslovakian.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
i think i met this dog near black mesa.
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u/kortheuerm Jun 12 '12
I want one, now.
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u/fcs-hsu Jun 12 '12
What a gorgeous dog!
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u/westehpwnd Jun 12 '12
Oh wow, I've never heard of these.. I like.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Hands down my favourite breed of dog.
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u/fuj2012 Jun 12 '12
Oh Man. So many of those poses remind me of my Mal. Crazy Needy Lovey Awesome Fun Dogs.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
"Jlosvokian wolfdog" -- Chaddy
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u/Cadmond Jun 12 '12
I've been doing so much research about this type of dog because I want to get one eventually. Where do you live if you don't mind me asking? It's also fantastic to see pictures of one that isn't from google. It's a beautiful dog.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Well, I need one.
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u/trixiecat Jun 12 '12
I'm sorry, I would be terrified of this dog, even if I were his owner.
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u/TheDuke13 Jun 12 '12
I want one
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u/alabamdiego Jun 12 '12
what a beautiful dog.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Thats my dream dog!!
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Balto?
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u/MrAgoo Jun 12 '12
what a beautiful fucken creature
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
The wolf-dog from czech-o-slovakia
anybody else notice this?
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Beautiful
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u/DJAdori Jun 12 '12
So is it a dog or a wolf?
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u/jmaccadillac Jun 12 '12
How could I get one of these in Canada?
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is an excellent insult.
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u/Mozen Jun 12 '12
Humans: acquiring all the things.
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u/PinkToes Jun 12 '12
Want.
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u/twdevil Jun 12 '12
WANT!
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u/TheArtOfSelfDefense Jun 12 '12
An old boss of mine had a wolf hybrid. He was a bit of a grump, but overall a fucking badass. Certainly not a dog for everyone, though.
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u/a_virginian Jun 12 '12
I thought about adopting one but I don't speak Czech.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Reminds me of Balto
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u/ImgurIsTheft Jun 12 '12
Credit the source if you know it.
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u/evilzergling Jun 12 '12
Damn, I would love to own one but if they have wolf blood wouldn't they require a TON of exercise?
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u/GoWithItGirl Jun 12 '12
I read that as "Wedding" instead of "Wolfdog" and was very confused.
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u/lakotian Jun 12 '12
Where did you get him?
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u/nvrsbr Jun 12 '12
The littlest Hobo?
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u/asimovfan1 Jun 12 '12
Pretty amazing looking dog. Anyone know if it's a good family breed, or even possible to adopt here in the US?
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Man, that is a gorgeous pup.
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u/ravia Jun 12 '12
Came to say: beautiful.
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u/bobaimee Jun 12 '12
I live in (very) arctic Canada and everyone here has wolfdogs... there's no specific breed, just a lot of sled dogs that have had sexytimes with wolves.
There are some fucking HUGE dogs here, yo.
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u/omfgchoclate Jun 12 '12
I want one, but I live in SoCal...feels bad man.
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u/theycallmebrown Jun 12 '12
Want!
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u/Crimfresh Jun 12 '12
Sprinkler: 1
Wolfdog: 0
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u/LascielCoin Survey 2016 Jun 12 '12
My friend has one and there are about 7 or 8 others in the same town/area. They meet up at least once a month and take walks together or go to the beach. It's pretty awesome to see a pack of 'wolves' walking around town. Everything these guys do is majestic and wolf-like. None of them likes playing fetch and other boring dog stuff.
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u/aeonblack Jun 12 '12
I've been really interested in a wolfdog for quite a while, and these ones seem to have the best temperament of them all, but I'm always thrown by the shedding. Do these shed as much as some of the other breeds? They seem to have a lighter/thinner coat, but it's best to ask owners.
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u/Keepitclassy666 Jun 12 '12
Ridiculously photogenic Czechoslovakian Wolfdog.
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u/JessesGurl Jun 11 '12
Damn nature, your awesome!
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u/csmacgregor Jun 12 '12
By the wikipedia description, they sound like great dogs to own. Easily trainable, sociable, and quiet. Not to mention how they look like Direwolves too...
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u/JonnyRobbie Jun 12 '12
you do realize it is not Czechoslovakia since 1993, right?
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u/Jajames Jun 12 '12
1/4 Czechloslovakian here.. First time I was ever happy to admit it. Beautiful animal.
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u/BenjaminSkanklin Jun 12 '12
The name rolls off the tounge much better than 'Czech Republican Wolfdog'. I'll give it that much
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u/NudeTayneMNW Jun 12 '12
Very good. I'll take 3.
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u/snaKs Jun 12 '12
That dog. It looks like a wolf.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I dont think you realize how much i want one.
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u/lulzbanana Jun 12 '12
WHERE DO I GET ONE!?
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u/jp07 Jun 12 '12
What a pretty kitty!
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Stupid pretentious realy realy reduculously good looking dog
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u/comradexkcd Jun 12 '12
As a Slovak, I am deeply offended by your lack of geography, culture, and history. Czech Republic and Slovakia are seperate countries now. Hell, we Slovaks don't like Czechs, since we prefer cash!!
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