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  • cedryck
    5th Gear
    • Sep 2010
    • 836

    Rovers and Doggies,,,

    Who else has this problem?, I have two (large) Staffordshire Terriers, who Love my Series Rover, Love going for a ride to be more exact. One has completely destroyed an interior Deluxe seat set that was not in such good shape anyway, but now is totally torn to bits, they are so heavy and active that the foam just gave up, and is all over the floor. So I gave up, and bought a dog gaurd, one terrier in back, (the seat destroyer) and the older less active top dog in front with me. Ah the joy of terrier ownership, The young one beats me to the garage door Every time I go there, tangling my legs and causing me to trip and fall, I have to let him just sit in the back no matter what I am doing in the garage. My ever faithful companion. They are alot like me, they love the Landrover.
  • SafeAirOne
    Overdrive
    • Apr 2008
    • 3435

    #2
    Sounds like you're only a 3-door 109 away from solving your problems.
    --Mark

    1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

    0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
    (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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    • Cutter
      4th Gear
      • Feb 2009
      • 455

      #3
      My dog shakes and cowers when I try to get her in mine. She does not like it at all in back, will tolerate if she's allowed in the passenger seat but she's a bit large for that.
      _________________________________________
      1986 3.5l 110 SW Austrian Feurwehr

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      • TeriAnn
        Overdrive
        • Nov 2006
        • 1087

        #4
        Originally posted by cedryck
        Who else has this problem?, I have two (large) Staffordshire Terriers, who Love my Series Rover, Love going for a ride to be more exact. One has completely destroyed an interior Deluxe seat set
        They are a high energy breed. My dog likes to play with them at the dog park because they are wonderful high energy play toys.

        Thankfully my dog would never consider chewing upholstery. He loves the Land Rover and traveling. When he sees me loading the Rover for a trip he gets ever so excited and eager to be out on a new camping trip. Thankfully he knows and respects the difference between people's food dishes and his own food dish.

        When I drop the tailgate he waits for the "Hup!" command which tells him I'm ready to let him jump in. And when I drop the tail gate for him to exit, he waits for me to look around and decide it is safe before the "OK" command that tells him it is safe to exit the vehicle. And yes my interior is completely safe.

        Irish Wolfhounds have spent over a thousand years living in castles and manors amongst royalty. So manners come naturally to them.

        But sometimes me thinks I should hide the keys better lest I loose track of my rovers




        Last edited by TeriAnn; 02-11-2014, 11:18 AM. Reason: spelling
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        Teriann Wakeman_________
        Flagstaff, AZ.




        1960 Land Rover Dormobile, owned since 1978

        My Land Rover web site

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        • Partsman
          3rd Gear
          • May 2011
          • 329

          #5
          I have a little Westie, he doesn't like riding in the front of my Rover, but absolutely loves riding in the back.

          Last edited by Partsman; 02-14-2014, 11:38 PM.


          Series 2 Club Forum


          Andy The Landy Shop

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          • elmateorino
            Low Range
            • Nov 2013
            • 15

            #6
            Our two dogs love riding in cars in general, but they especially love the Rover. As far as the chewing goes, have you looked in to one of the hammocks? They work great for our normal car. This is one of our Bernese enjoying the scenery. Click image for larger version

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            • siiirhd88
              3rd Gear
              • Oct 2006
              • 369

              #7
              The Scottish Terrier we had liked riding the the Series, but perferred the back of the MG. Our current clump of 7 cats don't like riding in the D2's and loudly complain, but they settle right down when in the wife's 3 door 109, even on trips of 500 miles.

              Bob

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              • cedryck
                5th Gear
                • Sep 2010
                • 836

                #8
                Wonderful to hear other dog owners stories. Yes Terri, the Staffy Terriers are high energy, never stop moving, Unless they are at the food bowl, or sleeping. My younger terrier, actually "chatters" his teeth like the wind up gag toy, when he sees me move twords the 2a, he gets so excited. And another short story, my 2a, is right hand drive, so when I park at the local coffee stop, the Brindle color Terrier is in the drivers side (US cars), and kids often state, "Look mom the dog is driving"! And the destroyed interior of my 2a was the result of them bouncing from front to back, and just the shear mass of their bulbous round bodies, not chewing, I would'nt stand for that!
                Last edited by cedryck; 02-21-2014, 01:13 PM.

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                • RNZack
                  Administrator
                  • Sep 2011
                  • 426

                  #9
                  My landseer has a bit of a time jumping up and into my disco, it's quite a reach for him. Not to mention the middle door on a disco is very tight squeeze at the bottom. He does love riding everywhere though!

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                  • TeriAnn
                    Overdrive
                    • Nov 2006
                    • 1087

                    #10
                    What? Am I the only one with a photo of their dog in a Land Rover???

                    -

                    Teriann Wakeman_________
                    Flagstaff, AZ.




                    1960 Land Rover Dormobile, owned since 1978

                    My Land Rover web site

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                    • PavementEnds
                      Low Range
                      • Feb 2010
                      • 84

                      #11
                      Expedition to the grocery store.Click image for larger version

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                      • RNZack
                        Administrator
                        • Sep 2011
                        • 426

                        #12
                        Teriann- love the irish wolfhound, they are great dogs. My only issue with them is that if they're facing you directly it's hard to see them because they're so narrow


                        Back when he was shaved...

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                        • sleam
                          1st Gear
                          • May 2010
                          • 104

                          #13
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                          My back seat drivers have a platform across the rear seats with the dog bed for comfort. And yes, it's a RHD and when I go through town the third dog seems to be driving. I wonder how many people out there have photos of her?

                          1959 SII sold
                          1972 SIII RHD 88" (current project!)

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                          • frans
                            Low Range
                            • Mar 2009
                            • 29

                            #14
                            dogs like rovers!
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                            • LaneRover
                              Overdrive
                              • Oct 2006
                              • 1743

                              #15
                              Well, I have pics of my last dog with my Rovers.She was an awesome dog who loved any of the Rovers I have. I think that I got the right descriptions with the right photos but I can't guarantee it!
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ID:	168370YOu can just make her out in either the 'drivers' seat or the front seat (people have to sit in the back) Click image for larger version

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ID:	168371Here she is getting ready for the paradeClick image for larger version

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                              1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
                              1965 109 SW - nearly running well
                              1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
                              1969 109 P-UP

                              http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2&l=64cfe23aa2

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