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Reply #15 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:27pm
 
aquascoot wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:09pm:
can jump up thru the stirrups and mount a horse


Very cool little guy. Mine doesn't like water but if leave him on the rocks when I go for a paddle, he'll swim out to me and get a ride back. He's had a good clip since this photo Smiley

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Reply #16 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:28pm
 
Jasin wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:25pm:
Rescued Dogs are very popular around where I live.
The dogs really do express a sense of appreciation to belong to a family and new owners who treat them well.

I have two Huskies. More an adult breed as they are super strong and take 'you' for a walk. They also have a tendency to fight when meeting other dogs because they are very pack orientated and use fighting to assert their rank and file on the Dog Sled. They don't fight to kill though. They are mostly 'Working' dogs first and 'Hunting' dogs second.
Beautiful breed though and of very playful and interactive nature. Very smart too.
I would not recommend Huskies to retirees - as their strength can drag an old person off their feet at walkie time.

There are many 'good' breeds out there.
There are good 'guard' dogs like Staffies, German Shepards - who are really protective of kids.

But I recommend a 'Mongrel' Rescue Dog from RSPCA. Mongrels tend to have less biological health problems than pure breeds. Unless you like forking out $$$ heaps to Vets.
Smaller breeds cost le$$ in food.

Last week, in local 'gossip'. Someone saw a Pitbull walking the streets off-leashed and they purposely ran it over (dead). A happy ending for any kid or other dog walking nearby.  Wink Sometimes you gotta be 'bad' to fight 'evil'.

Go to the RSPCA and if some pooch has its paws up at the cage and is looking directly at you with puppy dog eyes - then that's the one.
Don't get the ones that are too 'over-active' in the cage or the ones that look sad and forgotten in the corner of the cage. Get a dog that want's to be loved.

Don't get a Kelpie. They are too active and incredibly smart. They need wide open spaces and an activity that keeps them mentally stimulated - like work.



yes, I agree to all of that.

Getting an rspca dog reduces the dog problem by 1.


buying a dog off a breeder encourages the puppy factories.
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Reply #17 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:30pm
 

Tell the RSPCA what you want the dog for.

they know dogs and will get you the right dog.
that is in their best interests.
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Reply #18 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:32pm
 
Jasin wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:25pm:
Rescued Dogs are very popular around where I live.
The dogs really do express a sense of appreciation to belong to a family and new owners who treat them well.

I have two Huskies. More an adult breed as they are super strong and take 'you' for a walk. They also have a tendency to fight when meeting other dogs because they are very pack orientated and use fighting to assert their rank and file on the Dog Sled. They don't fight to kill though. They are mostly 'Working' dogs first and 'Hunting' dogs second.
Beautiful breed though and of very playful and interactive nature. Very smart too.
I would not recommend Huskies to retirees - as their strength can drag an old person off their feet at walkie time.

There are many 'good' breeds out there.
There are good 'guard' dogs like Staffies, German Shepards - who are really protective of kids.

But I recommend a 'Mongrel' Rescue Dog from RSPCA. Mongrels tend to have less biological health problems than pure breeds. Unless you like forking out $$$ heaps to Vets.
Smaller breeds cost le$$ in food.

Last week, in local 'gossip'. Someone saw a Pitbull walking the streets off-leashed and they purposely ran it over (dead). A happy ending for any kid or other dog walking nearby.  Wink Sometimes you gotta be 'bad' to fight 'evil'.

Go to the RSPCA and if some pooch has its paws up at the cage and is looking directly at you with puppy dog eyes - then that's the one.
Don't get the ones that are too 'over-active' in the cage or the ones that look sad and forgotten in the corner of the cage. Get a dog that want's to be loved.

Don't get a Kelpie. They are too active and incredibly smart. They need wide open spaces and an activity that keeps them mentally stimulated - like work.


Shepherds ........dickhead.
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Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids
Reply #19 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:36pm
 
Fuzzball wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:32pm:
Jasin wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:25pm:
Rescued Dogs are very popular around where I live.
The dogs really do express a sense of appreciation to belong to a family and new owners who treat them well.

I have two Huskies. More an adult breed as they are super strong and take 'you' for a walk. They also have a tendency to fight when meeting other dogs because they are very pack orientated and use fighting to assert their rank and file on the Dog Sled. They don't fight to kill though. They are mostly 'Working' dogs first and 'Hunting' dogs second.
Beautiful breed though and of very playful and interactive nature. Very smart too.
I would not recommend Huskies to retirees - as their strength can drag an old person off their feet at walkie time.

There are many 'good' breeds out there.
There are good 'guard' dogs like Staffies, German Shepards - who are really protective of kids.

But I recommend a 'Mongrel' Rescue Dog from RSPCA. Mongrels tend to have less biological health problems than pure breeds. Unless you like forking out $$$ heaps to Vets.
Smaller breeds cost le$$ in food.

Last week, in local 'gossip'. Someone saw a Pitbull walking the streets off-leashed and they purposely ran it over (dead). A happy ending for any kid or other dog walking nearby.  Wink Sometimes you gotta be 'bad' to fight 'evil'.

Go to the RSPCA and if some pooch has its paws up at the cage and is looking directly at you with puppy dog eyes - then that's the one.
Don't get the ones that are too 'over-active' in the cage or the ones that look sad and forgotten in the corner of the cage. Get a dog that want's to be loved.

Don't get a Kelpie. They are too active and incredibly smart. They need wide open spaces and an activity that keeps them mentally stimulated - like work.


Shepherds ........dickhead.


(and post something constructive or are you another Longweekend58?)
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Reply #20 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 4:43pm
 
my daughter has a french pug I think its called  shes as wild as a bat   but daughter was warned about fur shedding  and boy does she shed....

only one dog doesnt I believe the poodle...

please dont say you are getting a dog for the kids...

because you will end up doing everything for him or her....so make sure its one you want.....

the kids start off well for about the first week... then its a fight  then they stop all together...dont forget the poo patrol...is another BIG DEAL.. and the bigger the dog....well nuff said.
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Reply #21 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:13pm
 
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 4:43pm:
my daughter has a french pug I think its called  shes as wild as a bat   but daughter was warned about fur shedding  and boy does she shed....

only one dog doesnt I believe the poodle...

please dont say you are getting a dog for the kids...

because you will end up doing everything for him or her....so make sure its one you want.....

the kids start off well for about the first week... then its a fight  then they stop all together...dont forget the poo patrol...is another BIG DEAL.. and the bigger the dog....well nuff said.


Don't buy a pug. Most need corrective surgery for breathing issues as a result of the selective breeding to get a flat face. They're also one of the least intelligent dogs and IMHO.....FUGLY
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Reply #22 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:44pm
 
Gordon wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:13pm:
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 4:43pm:
my daughter has a french pug I think its called  shes as wild as a bat   but daughter was warned about fur shedding  and boy does she shed....

only one dog doesnt I believe the poodle...

please dont say you are getting a dog for the kids...

because you will end up doing everything for him or her....so make sure its one you want.....

the kids start off well for about the first week... then its a fight  then they stop all together...dont forget the poo patrol...is another BIG DEAL.. and the bigger the dog....well nuff said.


Don't buy a pug. Most need corrective surgery for breathing issues as a result of the selective breeding to get a flat face. They're also one of the least intelligent dogs and IMHO.....FUGLY



how mean... shes gorgeous  just spoilt rotten  and leaves the hairs all over the place....
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Reply #23 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 6:18pm
 
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:44pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:13pm:
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 4:43pm:
my daughter has a french pug I think its called  shes as wild as a bat   but daughter was warned about fur shedding  and boy does she shed....

only one dog doesnt I believe the poodle...

please dont say you are getting a dog for the kids...

because you will end up doing everything for him or her....so make sure its one you want.....

the kids start off well for about the first week... then its a fight  then they stop all together...dont forget the poo patrol...is another BIG DEAL.. and the bigger the dog....well nuff said.


Don't buy a pug. Most need corrective surgery for breathing issues as a result of the selective breeding to get a flat face. They're also one of the least intelligent dogs and IMHO.....FUGLY



how mean... shes gorgeous  just spoilt rotten  and leaves the hairs all over the place....


Agnes?

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Reply #24 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 6:24pm
 
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:44pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:13pm:
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 4:43pm:
my daughter has a french pug I think its called  shes as wild as a bat   but daughter was warned about fur shedding  and boy does she shed....

only one dog doesnt I believe the poodle...

please dont say you are getting a dog for the kids...

because you will end up doing everything for him or her....so make sure its one you want.....

the kids start off well for about the first week... then its a fight  then they stop all together...dont forget the poo patrol...is another BIG DEAL.. and the bigger the dog....well nuff said.


Don't buy a pug. Most need corrective surgery for breathing issues as a result of the selective breeding to get a flat face. They're also one of the least intelligent dogs and IMHO.....FUGLY



how mean... shes gorgeous  just spoilt rotten  and leaves the hairs all over the place....


Mean but true. They're stupid and IMHO ugly.
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Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids
Reply #25 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 6:43pm
 
Gordon wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 6:24pm:
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:44pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:13pm:
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 4:43pm:
my daughter has a french pug I think its called  shes as wild as a bat   but daughter was warned about fur shedding  and boy does she shed....

only one dog doesnt I believe the poodle...

please dont say you are getting a dog for the kids...

because you will end up doing everything for him or her....so make sure its one you want.....

the kids start off well for about the first week... then its a fight  then they stop all together...dont forget the poo patrol...is another BIG DEAL.. and the bigger the dog....well nuff said.


Don't buy a pug. Most need corrective surgery for breathing issues as a result of the selective breeding to get a flat face. They're also one of the least intelligent dogs and IMHO.....FUGLY



how mean... shes gorgeous  just spoilt rotten  and leaves the hairs all over the place....


Mean but true. They're stupid and IMHO ugly.


Agnes?

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Reply #26 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 6:44pm
 
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 4:43pm:
my daughter has a french pug I think its called  shes as wild as a bat   but daughter was warned about fur shedding  and boy does she shed....

only one dog doesnt I believe the poodle...

please dont say you are getting a dog for the kids...

because you will end up doing everything for him or her....so make sure its one you want.....

the kids start off well for about the first week... then its a fight  then they stop all together...dont forget the poo patrol...is another BIG DEAL.. and the bigger the dog....well nuff said.


A week !!!!!!!!

Our kids 'loved' the dog for over a day.
After that my exwife fed it
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Reply #27 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 7:23pm
 
Gordon wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:13pm:
Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:11pm:
Lisa Jones wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:05pm:
Some dogs cost thousands of dollars.

And some cost next to nothing.

Should we be looking at saving a dog from a shelter/pound?


It's hard to know what to do.



YES.

They are much better and really happy to be given a 2nd chance.
They know they are in a bad spot.

You get a dog that has had it's shots, a vets check, been desexed, get a guarantee with it.

We are foster carers for cats.


Yes, but you also have to be prepared for a dud. It happens despite all care taken.


A dud? What do you mean by that?
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Reply #28 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 7:26pm
 
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:44pm:
Gordon wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 5:13pm:
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 4:43pm:
my daughter has a french pug I think its called  shes as wild as a bat   but daughter was warned about fur shedding  and boy does she shed....

only one dog doesnt I believe the poodle...

please dont say you are getting a dog for the kids...

because you will end up doing everything for him or her....so make sure its one you want.....

the kids start off well for about the first week... then its a fight  then they stop all together...dont forget the poo patrol...is another BIG DEAL.. and the bigger the dog....well nuff said.


Don't buy a pug. Most need corrective surgery for breathing issues as a result of the selective breeding to get a flat face. They're also one of the least intelligent dogs and IMHO.....FUGLY



how mean... shes gorgeous  just spoilt rotten  and leaves the hairs all over the place....


Is it possible to order a dog that doesn't malt, is intelligent and can be easily trained?  Oh and it needs to look cute too.

Am I asking too much????
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Reply #29 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 7:27pm
 

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