I'm thinking of getting a puppy.... - Page 2

cashman · 27-07-2009, 00:16

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Originally Posted by Polly_45

I was going to say a minature schnauzer but cashy beat me to it

yeh got great taste polly.

Polly_45 · 27-07-2009, 00:26

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Originally Posted by cashman

yeh got great taste polly.

i adore Schnauzers in any size wonderful all round dogs.was thinking of adding one to the family for a change of breed

but i let my heart rule my head and stuck with another boxer pup.mind having said that ive a passion for Russian black terriers but relatively new breed and hard to come by at the moment
same style as a giant schnauzer in temperament and looks

Eric · 27-07-2009, 06:36

The animal shelters have lots of wonderful dogs who would love a loving home, and they will repay your adopting them by becoming your best friend forever. But if you really want a purebred, what about a Rottweiler? The ultimate in companion dogs. Hera (1994-2004) was the love of my life.

jaysay · 27-07-2009, 08:55

We always had a dog at home when I was young, West Island White, never actually had one of my own, but Joan had a Boarder Cross which was barmy but a great fun dog and more recently a Dalmatian, but they really need a lot of exercise, but are a great dog

Gayle · 27-07-2009, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Neil

Gayle, you must be the busiest person I know and you want to burden yourself with a dog. I have made an appointment for you at the head doctors

I might be busy, but remember, a lot of that 'busy' is spent at home working on a computer. Being here 24/7 can be a bit boring and I miss having company - even a cat can be someone to talk to when you're just hanging around the house but Chris refuses to have a cat, he hates them.

And even though I do speak to the fish, they don't really give much of a response!

AccyLass · 27-07-2009, 12:07

I really want a Westie for my 30th birthday!
They aren't too big or too small...
And are just the cutest things ever!
Would do a lot of research on them 1st tho

Neil · 27-07-2009, 13:59

They are too small, except for their theads which are too big for their bodies.

cashman · 27-07-2009, 14:41

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Originally Posted by Gayle

I might be busy, but remember, a lot of that 'busy' is spent at home working on a computer. Being here 24/7 can be a bit boring and I miss having company - even a cat can be someone to talk to when you're just hanging around the house but Chris refuses to have a cat, he hates them.

And even though I do speak to the fish, they don't really give much of a response!

Oscar is great company fer me when on computer, i talk to him regular n he don't nag me.

apart from sometimes coming n putting both paws on me leg, which means either hungry, thirsty, or wants to go the bog.

Less · 27-07-2009, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Gayle

..... can anyone offer any advice about the type of dog to get?

I don't want a big dog but on the other hand I don't want one of those toy things - I'm thinking something along the lines of a Jack Russell but I've heard they can be quite high maintenance. Chris likes Border Collies but a friend of mine had one a while back and it was mad! A border collie is also a bit bigger than I was thinking.

I've always had cats in the past so this is new to me but I'm going into it with my eyes open and doing all my research first.

So, any advice would be appreciated.

O.K. so you want advice about what dog you should have, go for a dog you can live with, if Chris is able due to time to look after a Border Collie, including walks, grooming, keeping it busy, then you haven't got a problem.

But then you would have a problem with any dog, they all need, walks, grooming, keeping busy, better to get a dog he is prepared to spend time with than a dog that is just a pet you can put up with because of convenience.

Hey, I've learnt something from having a cat, a pet is a pet, and each pet needs looking after.

(as an aside, I've had dog's and bitches, I prefer bitches, they argue more but, what then hey, they put up with less attention)!

pussycat · 27-07-2009, 15:51

i,ve always had dogs , at the momont i have 3, a shih tzu , she is 10 now , a bullmastiff and a french mastiff, all get on great even though the shih szu is the boss , lol , it not what dog you get its how you train it ,

jaysay · 27-07-2009, 15:57

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Originally Posted by Gayle

I might be busy, but remember, a lot of that 'busy' is spent at home working on a computer. Being here 24/7 can be a bit boring and I miss having company - even a cat can be someone to talk to when you're just hanging around the house but Chris refuses to have a cat, he hates them.

And even though I do speak to the fish, they don't really give much of a response!

I'm beging to worry about you Gayle, talking to fish

Gayle · 27-07-2009, 16:03

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Originally Posted by jaysay

I'm beging to worry about you Gayle

Me too, Jaysay, me too!!!

But that's why I want a dog, so that I don't have to talk to the fish.

jaysay · 27-07-2009, 16:13

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Originally Posted by Gayle

Me too, Jaysay, me too!!!

But that's why I want a dog, so that I don't have to talk to the fish.

Lets hope its not to late

Less · 27-07-2009, 16:17

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Originally Posted by Gayle

But that's why I want a dog, so that I don't have to talk to the fish.

Even though I tease Lynx that a dog doesn't understand, they are actually good listeners, (just don't tell her I told you so).

katex · 27-07-2009, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Gayle

But that's why I want a dog, so that I don't have to talk to the fish.

LOL ... you do tend to talk to anything that breathes though Gayle. When I have Wilma the tortoise, I talk to her all the time, even though she goes in corners and hides in her shell a lot. I even speak to the 'little' spider that hangs around my wall behind the computer ...

Best of luck with the dog ... ya' take yer choice as they say.