fossyant
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Getting a dog. What to go for?
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slowmotion
Quite dreadful
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When I was a kid, we had all sorts of dogs because my father was a vet.
My two pennies.
1) Jack Russells can be a lot of fun, but some have a nasty streak. I never forgave the one that went for my boiled sweet, aged five, and ripped up the end of my finger.
2) Border Terriers are lots of fun, but go for a dog not a bitch. The females have issues. Our best dog ever was a boy.
3) Rescue dogs can be quite wonderful. The problem is that if the previous owner was a complete sadistic bastard, the dog may be really badly scarred emotionally, and may never really recover. Some do, and are quite wonderful companions for the rest of their lives.
4) I'll probably be arrested, but males are a whole lot better than females when it comes to canine temperament (Tin Hat)
We have a Lucas Terrier. A complete anarchist, and he doesn't really give a stuff about anybody, but he is small, friendly, and great fun to be around...unless he sees a cat or a squirrel.
One last thing, if you get a male, do not ask the vet to cut his balls off. I wouldn't like that, so why inflict it on your new pet?
Good luck
My two pennies.
1) Jack Russells can be a lot of fun, but some have a nasty streak. I never forgave the one that went for my boiled sweet, aged five, and ripped up the end of my finger.
2) Border Terriers are lots of fun, but go for a dog not a bitch. The females have issues. Our best dog ever was a boy.
3) Rescue dogs can be quite wonderful. The problem is that if the previous owner was a complete sadistic bastard, the dog may be really badly scarred emotionally, and may never really recover. Some do, and are quite wonderful companions for the rest of their lives.
4) I'll probably be arrested, but males are a whole lot better than females when it comes to canine temperament (Tin Hat)
We have a Lucas Terrier. A complete anarchist, and he doesn't really give a stuff about anybody, but he is small, friendly, and great fun to be around...unless he sees a cat or a squirrel.
One last thing, if you get a male, do not ask the vet to cut his balls off. I wouldn't like that, so why inflict it on your new pet?
Good luck
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Has anyone suggested a greyhound yet? They are the laziest dogs around, described as 40mph couch-potatoes, and do not need a lot of exercise. They are inveterate food thieves though, so be prepared for that, and they don't do sit-stop-stay or recall very well, so need to be kept on a lead unless in an area where there are clear boundaries i.e. 6ft hedges. They are a very quiet breed who hardley ever bark, which is a plus for us.
There are a lot of ex-racers looking for good homes, check out the retired greyhound trust.
There are a lot of ex-racers looking for good homes, check out the retired greyhound trust.
slowmotion
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User482 said:
Maximum respect.
Another point...
Most small dogs with short stumpy legs are prone to back problems. The longer the back, and the shorter the legs, the worse the problem is likely to be....
BTW have you seen "Best in Show" ? If not, do.
Cubist
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If you like the idea of a greyhound, then Tia are just a quick trip across the moors from you. Here's a link. If you meet her, say hi to Debra for me, and tell her I remember the time she gave Norman Bettison a hard time over women's body armour.
http://www.tiagreyhounds.org.uk/
If you like the idea of a greyhound, then Tia are just a quick trip across the moors from you. Here's a link. If you meet her, say hi to Debra for me, and tell her I remember the time she gave Norman Bettison a hard time over women's body armour.
http://www.tiagreyhounds.org.uk/
We once rescued a greyhound that was cowering under a bridge on a motorway and in great distress as passing cars screamed inches past its face. I stopped and got it in the car (it was filthy as it'd been raining all the previous night) and took it to Blackburn police station (who were less than useless). The poor thing was whimpering and whining in the back of the car and had clearly been lashed out by its former owners for not being fast enough at a race meeting.
simonali
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fossyant said:Get one of these Dogs...
That dog must be ever so light - it's floating in mid-air!
Back to the real ones, my friend has a border collie and apart from only settling after he's had his 3 walks a day ( he counts them!) he's as easy going as any other breed.
I'm a terrier person myself and have had experience of Borders, Irish, Airedale and a bit of Welsh for a short period. The Borders were well behaved but the male we had did like a punch-up when out for a walk. Airedales are too big in my opinion and you never know if you're gonna get a timid one or a nutter. My parents have had one of each!
I currently have 2 Irish terriers and they're fantastic. They're a great size, don't moult or eat much and love people. I've lost count of how many times I've been stopped and asked about the breed. They're happy to walk as far as you want and will do 2 miles one day and 12 the next if that's what suits you.
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newbiebiker
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In temperament I'd go with the Labrador.
XmisterIS
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Border collie - they are nuts! I love them.
Pandaboy
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slowmotion said:
Saw it. Loved it. Bought the dog!
Got my Norwich Terrier (Lexie) earlier this year, and she is great. I did have a long wait for her though, they are a vulnerable native breed so not very easy to find.
She doesn't look like Winky yet, but she is filling out nicely.
(The pic in my avatar is from when she was only 11 weeks old)
My mum & step dad have a Westie and Heinz 57 terrier. They are yappie little shoots. Mr Plax hates going there as if they aren't barking the Heinz 57 has an obsession with trying to eat his feet.
My dad has a Blue Merl Collie that he got from the RSPCA when he was approx 6 months old. He is an absolutely fantastic dog. He always gets excitable when he sees me as I take him walkies and play ball. He's very clever and very popular in the village where my dad lives.
My friend has a black lab. Again a very lovely dog, and great with the kids, but he's very stupid and is a walking dustbin. For some reason he is also very lazy. He came to stay on his holidays with us for a week a few years ago. Mr Plax took him out for a long walk one morning and according to Mr Plax he sat down and refused to walk any further. Mr Plax had to take him back home!
I'd probably go for a Collie myself, although for some reason I've got it into my head I want 2 beagles called Archie and Ned.
Another friend has a springer spaniel who is adorable and goes out MTBing with her partner. He'd be a great dog.
My dad has a Blue Merl Collie that he got from the RSPCA when he was approx 6 months old. He is an absolutely fantastic dog. He always gets excitable when he sees me as I take him walkies and play ball. He's very clever and very popular in the village where my dad lives.
My friend has a black lab. Again a very lovely dog, and great with the kids, but he's very stupid and is a walking dustbin. For some reason he is also very lazy. He came to stay on his holidays with us for a week a few years ago. Mr Plax took him out for a long walk one morning and according to Mr Plax he sat down and refused to walk any further. Mr Plax had to take him back home!
I'd probably go for a Collie myself, although for some reason I've got it into my head I want 2 beagles called Archie and Ned.
Another friend has a springer spaniel who is adorable and goes out MTBing with her partner. He'd be a great dog.
John the Monkey
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Plax said:
That's every Labrador I've ever met!
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
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John the Monkey said:
That's every Labrador I've ever met!
Indeed, a friend of mine's got a lab so stupid it would eat it's own dung if you didn't stop it!
