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tenpolequint:

--- Quote from: "mark.yellow.series.3" ---you cant beat a mutt for being a good dog. (only with a stick) JOKING!!
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That is a great looking dog. Has the looks of being your best friend.

Bush Tucker Man:
We had 2 Border Collies, one of whom was 'euthanased' in January, not a day goes by I don't think about him.

Sadly that's the 'other side of the coin'


But onto more positive points
Get a real Dog, not some ball of fluff :wink:
If you want a real nut-case, why not get a Springer?? :lol:

We're only just starting to  think about giving Gypsy some companionship, but surprisingly she's never even looked around for him, let alone 'fretted, or pined'.

If we do, I'm not too sure about another Collie (if a dog), as Jack will still be in my mind.
So, I'm leaning towards Whippet, Greyhound, Deerhound or Alsation.

We'll see though, as with 'Small-Childs' 2 Rabbits (Pie & Stew), 2 Guinea-Pigs & 4 Fish, another Dog may not come to fruition

DaveS:
We had a Hienz 57 pup from the RSPCA, she gave us 15 years of affection and fun despite her chewing things and the vet bills!!

Saddest day was having her put to sleep when her legs gave out (arthritus and vet could do no more)

Would have another anyday but as we both work it would not be fair.

Its worth having pet plan insurance as vet bills can be big!!

Ours had to have pills for her artritus from age of 6!

Did'nt stop her being full of life and loving exercise!!

I fiound hera great stress buster, if you have had a crappy day you always get a great greeting when you come home!- I would then take her for a walk and unwind, starangely we never had problems walking her in all weathers, keeps you fit too!! :D

barmiebrumie:
Hi, if you want a really mad dog get one of these :wink:, think the breeders have there brains removed when they are born,

He has managed to chew over 12 pairs of shoes & slippers, forgot how many clothes he took out of the washing machine & dragged around the garden, SWMBO in her wisdom bought a new digital washing machine for £350 & Tyson bit the contol knob off on the second day:twisted:  every time it bleeped he would bark at it  :? ,

Trying to talk SWMBO into getting a Jack Russle to keep him company & at least she might be able to hold the lead on walk's :lol: ,




John.

Ja1983:
we paid £200 for a well bred german shepard (not like the kennel club prefered shape, but a good solid, fit healthy looking one) he is without doub the best friend i ever had, gets on great with kids/other dogs, doesnt like the bin men, but think he gets that from us! (usually leave rubbish all over the drive)

choose a dog that suits your lifestyle:

shepards/collies etc ("intelligent" dogs) will shred your house if left in all day while your at work
whippets greyhounds (sporting dogs) need lots of excercise.
poodles, sharpe, chuah... (toy dos) will leave you the object of laughter throughout your neighbourhood. they also tend to be grumpy and high maintenance!
terriers and hounds (working dogs) tend to be loyal, and have the advantage of inteligent and sporting dogs.

these are all just generalisations, and a good old back street mongy will always have there own unique personality, all about how they are raised too.

its up to a 20 year commitment, take into account holidays, work patterns, space available, free time, genetic floors due to breeding (eg, shepards notorious for rear end going) dog or a bitch? other dogs in the neighbourhood, cats in the neighbourhood, children in the neighbourhood.

best of luck, hope you find the right friend real soon!  :wink:

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