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Charmaine · 03-08-2006, 05:59 AM

Hello

i really would like a dog, i was bought up with a dog and really miss having one around.

But.....
we have already tried 3 times!!! my husband said that if we were to have a dog it would have to be a big dog and this is the reason why i couldn't cope with them. i really wanted to have a little Yorkshire terrier. (quite a difference from a boarder collie that we had and a labrador and a german shepard)

do you think its too late for us to try again but with something i want? ( as i'm the one at home to look after them)

your advice would be greatly appreciated

cyclefiend2000 · 03-08-2006, 01:56 PM

i would say that before getting another dog the two of you should decide on a breed that both of you like. that would really only be fair to the dog.

you could potentially look into a breed that is not as small as a yorkie but not as big as a lab. something like a corgi or a beagle or dachshund. these dogs wouldnt be small as the yorkie but still small enough that you could hold them in your lap.

Jonathan · 03-08-2006, 02:00 PM

I agree with cyclefiend2000. Both of you need to find and agree on a breed that you both like as this would be fair on both of you and the dog. For an A-Z list of different breeds of dogs, click here. Hope that helps.

Let us know what you decide.

dlambertz · 03-12-2006, 12:26 PM

you need to research and decide together which is the best breed for you and your family. the dog needs to fit in and that is up to you to make it a valued family member. i, personally do not think issue should be the biggest factor (saying i will only limit myself to a certain size unless exercise issues are a factor.
we share our home with a long haired chihuahua, a scwt (wheaten terrier) a standard poodle and an afghan hound. all very different personalities and definitely not breeds for everyone. afghan hounds are aloof and not very quick to listen, you need a very gentle approach to their training. wheatens (she is my baby) are very playful, a little stubborn and have a higher prey drive, they are very people oriented and will not do well with a lot of alone drive. the standard poodle i have is not a good example of the breed as she was very abused before coming to live with us. they are excellent alert dogs and listed at one of the top ten barkers..not always a good thing. these are all bigger dogs and that require lots of exercise. the afghan hound being the worst as they need to be able to run a lot every day to stay out of trouble.
all three of these breeds require extensive coat care and you must have time for daily brushings and weekly baths. also unless you are able to groom yourself need to be taken to a groomer every 6 wks or so which can get costly.
we also have a long haired chihuahua who thinks she is a rottie in a 2lb body

take your time do the research and bring home a dog that will fit your lifestyle. they are a lifelong commitment.
good luck
darla

ChipsDad · 03-12-2006, 10:29 PM

Does anyone know of a website that you can input certain prerequisites that you have for your dog and it suggests all the suitable breeds?

that would be a very usefull tool for most people.

the option I chose with my latest dog, is to walk down to the pound and pick up a stray that you think looks like a good companion. Those guys need love the most.

Well let us know what you decide!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

I agree with cyclefiend2000. Both of you need to find and agree on a breed that you both like as this would be fair on both of you and the dog. For an A-Z list of different breeds of dogs, click here. Hope that helps.

Let us know what you decide.

This is a good link!

Thanks Jon

sandi · 04-09-2006, 05:15 PM

Yes, yes, a shelter dog. One will melt your hubbie's heart

Sandi

sandi · 04-09-2006, 05:16 PM

I am wondering many I see are from Britain, Wales etc.

I know that altering is not a big deal in the European countries. I am wondering how is the dog population kept down?? Overbreeding?/ Also, any puppy mills

Sandi

bigmack · 04-10-2006, 12:29 AM

Hmm, it didn't work out 3 times already? Sounds like you guys may not be ready for the responsibilty of a dog yet.

Have you been buying them as puppies? If so you've got to remember it takes time to get them house broken and alot of patience over the first few months for them to learn what good behavior is. Remember they just want to please.

As for size, there are lots of good medium sized dogs that give you the best of both worlds.

To chipsdad: about that tool for finding the dogs that's right for you, there is one site that i've found over the years that has something like that. It's not the greatest considering it only shows you breeder links after you input 3 variables but it's something like that. That's really a great idea though. Here's the link to that site:
http://www.puppyfind.com

SweetyChick · 04-10-2006, 02:25 AM

As you know Dogs are pack animals so you could by a big dog and a little dog but if you are to tight for space you could have a cross between a big dog and a little dog so you could have a medium sized dog. I have two medium sized dogs, they are both Border Collie x. If you would like it you could have a Border Collie coz they are medium sized but only if you live out in the contry so the dog has lots of land to run all day long. I hope i have helped a little bit.

nancy · 04-11-2006, 03:23 PM

What happened to your other dogs? Do you know how upsetting it is for dogs to be moved from one home to another? I would advise you to think long and hard about why you want a dog and if you cant be certain it will be with you in 10-15 years time then do the dog and yourself a favour and dont get one. They are hard work to start with but will reward you 10 times over every day.

03-08-2006, 05:59 AM	#1
Charmaine Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Help - want to get a dog but have had issues Hello i really would like a dog, i was bought up with a dog and really miss having one around. But..... we have already tried 3 times!!! my husband said that if we were to have a dog it would have to be a big dog and this is the reason why i couldn't cope with them. i really wanted to have a little Yorkshire terrier. (quite a difference from a boarder collie that we had and a labrador and a german shepard) do you think its too late for us to try again but with something i want? ( as i'm the one at home to look after them) your advice would be greatly appreciated

03-08-2006, 02:00 PM	#3
Jonathan Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England, UK Posts: 30 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	I agree with cyclefiend2000. Both of you need to find and agree on a breed that you both like as this would be fair on both of you and the dog. For an A-Z list of different breeds of dogs, click here. Hope that helps. Let us know what you decide. __________________ -Jonathan.

04-10-2006, 12:29 AM	#8
bigmack Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Hmm, it didn't work out 3 times already? Sounds like you guys may not be ready for the responsibilty of a dog yet. Have you been buying them as puppies? If so you've got to remember it takes time to get them house broken and alot of patience over the first few months for them to learn what good behavior is. Remember they just want to please. As for size, there are lots of good medium sized dogs that give you the best of both worlds. To chipsdad: about that tool for finding the dogs that's right for you, there is one site that i've found over the years that has something like that. It's not the greatest considering it only shows you breeder links after you input 3 variables but it's something like that. That's really a great idea though. Here's the link to that site: http://www.puppyfind.com __________________ Our Family Hobby http://www.bullandhund.com

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03-08-2006, 01:56 PM	#2
cyclefiend2000 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	i would say that before getting another dog the two of you should decide on a breed that both of you like. that would really only be fair to the dog. you could potentially look into a breed that is not as small as a yorkie but not as big as a lab. something like a corgi or a beagle or dachshund. these dogs wouldnt be small as the yorkie but still small enough that you could hold them in your lap.

03-12-2006, 12:26 PM	#4
dlambertz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest; USA Posts: 1,824 Rep: 63 Unique Rep: 22	you need to research and decide together which is the best breed for you and your family. the dog needs to fit in and that is up to you to make it a valued family member. i, personally do not think issue should be the biggest factor (saying i will only limit myself to a certain size unless exercise issues are a factor. we share our home with a long haired chihuahua, a scwt (wheaten terrier) a standard poodle and an afghan hound. all very different personalities and definitely not breeds for everyone. afghan hounds are aloof and not very quick to listen, you need a very gentle approach to their training. wheatens (she is my baby) are very playful, a little stubborn and have a higher prey drive, they are very people oriented and will not do well with a lot of alone drive. the standard poodle i have is not a good example of the breed as she was very abused before coming to live with us. they are excellent alert dogs and listed at one of the top ten barkers..not always a good thing. these are all bigger dogs and that require lots of exercise. the afghan hound being the worst as they need to be able to run a lot every day to stay out of trouble. all three of these breeds require extensive coat care and you must have time for daily brushings and weekly baths. also unless you are able to groom yourself need to be taken to a groomer every 6 wks or so which can get costly. we also have a long haired chihuahua who thinks she is a rottie in a 2lb body take your time do the research and bring home a dog that will fit your lifestyle. they are a lifelong commitment. good luck darla

04-09-2006, 05:15 PM	#6
sandi Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: rehoboth, massachusetts Posts: 32 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Yes, yes, a shelter dog. One will melt your hubbie's heart Sandi

04-09-2006, 05:16 PM	#7
sandi Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: rehoboth, massachusetts Posts: 32 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	I am wondering many I see are from Britain, Wales etc. I know that altering is not a big deal in the European countries. I am wondering how is the dog population kept down?? Overbreeding?/ Also, any puppy mills Sandi

04-10-2006, 02:25 AM	#9
SweetyChick Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 32 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	As you know Dogs are pack animals so you could by a big dog and a little dog but if you are to tight for space you could have a cross between a big dog and a little dog so you could have a medium sized dog. I have two medium sized dogs, they are both Border Collie x. If you would like it you could have a Border Collie coz they are medium sized but only if you live out in the contry so the dog has lots of land to run all day long. I hope i have helped a little bit.

04-11-2006, 03:23 PM	#10
nancy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 291 Rep: 12 Unique Rep: 3	What happened to your other dogs? Do you know how upsetting it is for dogs to be moved from one home to another? I would advise you to think long and hard about why you want a dog and if you cant be certain it will be with you in 10-15 years time then do the dog and yourself a favour and dont get one. They are hard work to start with but will reward you 10 times over every day.

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