jim
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« on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 17:19:09 » |
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I have a Cairn Terrier who is now 12 and a half. She has been brilliant (and still is), but the kids want another one. What should I get? My daughter wants one thats as ugly as possible so is looking at Pugs (look at www.cleanthescreen.com/index2.html). I have found some puggles (pug and beagle cross) that look low maintenance and cute as pups but may be ugly adults (well it happened to me!) http://lycos.oodle.co.uk/view/747213133 |
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Arriba
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« Reply #1 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 17:25:45 » |
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i'm probably getting one after my summer holiday.
son wants a staffie but i'm thinking collie or cocker spaniel.
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 17:40:30 » |
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The puggles look good, and perhaps the age of the other dog (getting towards the end of his life) when it happens having another one around may help.
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« Reply #3 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 17:47:41 » |
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if i was you jim i'd just enjoy the last years with your current dog on its own.then re-evaluate
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jim
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« Reply #4 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 17:53:48 » |
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if i was you jim i'd just enjoy the last years with your current dog on its own.then re-evaluate We were going to get another Cairn a few years ago but then Sue (thats the dog) became really ill. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and about 3 weeks left! Turns out she has an allergy to sweetcorn and she had been munching on the cobs at a barbecue - so all she had was belly ache. The thought of her going made us feel disloyal to have considered getting another one, so we put it aside for while. But recently, since Santini got himself a dog, we have reconsidered. If a dog can make that miserable old git smile, there's hope for us all.  |
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« Reply #5 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 17:58:49 » |
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Be a bit wary of a cocker with kiddies about!! We had one when the kids were growing up (also had an old english sheepdog) and it was a right snappy thing. Took it to the vets who informed us that there was nothing that could be done but some strains of golden cocker were prone to that, inbreeding and things like that. The old english are really good with kids etc., we are on our fourth one now but they do take a bit of looking after!!
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« Reply #6 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 18:00:22 » |
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Go to a dog home and get a mistreated dog. Losing a dog sucks, but when you're ready to get another, i've always found getting a dog in a sorry state of affairs very rewarding.
Our last 2 dogs were both heavily abused and they became the most adorable dogs. I found it nice to know you're giving them another shot at life especially when sometimes they're so timid and afraid, then after a little while they realise they can trust you and become inseparable from you.
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« Reply #7 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 20:32:41 » |
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Good shout BS, or the greyhound trust who always have dogs to rehome. They make wonderful pets.
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« Reply #8 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 20:45:29 » |
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Id have 10 dogs if I had the room  |
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« Reply #9 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 20:56:12 » |
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Birdy and I have been looking on the RSPCA website for a dog when we move in to the house. Bit unsure though, as it seems a bit unfair leaving it home alone all day when we're at work.
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« Reply #10 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 21:01:10 » |
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I see what you mean but a loving Mum and Dad :shock: for 12 hours a day and weekends has got to beat being sat in a kennels 24/7. |
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« Reply #11 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 21:18:34 » |
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Out of interest Jim, how long until your daughter is likely to move out (assuming she still lives at home)... I ask because I know my old man has told my 2 younger brothers we won't be getting another family dog because by the time Ella (she's 7) passes away realistically they'll have moved out and as much he likes dogs he doesn't want one for just him and his missus, which is probably fair enough. That said, I've grown up around dogs so I can't really imagine not having a family dog, I'd say go for it mate  |
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« Reply #12 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 21:29:38 » |
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I see what you mean but a loving Mum and Dad :shock: for 12 hours a day and weekends has got to beat being sat in a kennels 24/7. We want Tinker  |
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« Reply #13 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 21:41:14 » |
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I noticed (bloody adverts) that it's Pedigree Chum adopt a homeless dog week or something. Did make me wonder what they do with the left over dogs.
New flavour?
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« Reply #14 on: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 21:47:16 » |
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Go save her. I just looked through the site,it makes me sad  |
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