What dog to give a home to. (2 Viewers)

[Hayleylulu]

You could always take me in I don't moult and am toilet trained

 

[Chris]

Benji and sister Millie, loads of energy, love to run and cuddle :thumb::thumb:

My Mum has got two just like those:thumb:

 

[FIDGET]

Hi , My preference is a cocker spaniel like Larrynwin's ,we have had 4 one after the other all have been lively loveable and full of get up and go. Our current one Emily is the liveliest ,keeps us on our toes.
Terry:sin:

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[Janine]

Cocker Spaniel everytime

 

[Viennese]

If you decide on a particular breed

Or a mixture of all the above Lets also hear it for the crossbreeds and Heinz 57's of the world. Decide on all the attributes you need in a dog then visit a shelter or look at dogs that need rehoming and fall in love Now, where was that list? Jane

it's worth Googling to see if there is a rescue organisation for that breed. You give a dog a good home that way and you save the expense of buying a purebred puppy.

Catherine

 

[Chockswahay]

Whippet not too small, not too big, set them free and they will run all day............or they are happy just to stay in the warm............lovely little dogs (I don't have a dog).

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[Janine]

it's worth Googling to see if there is a rescue organisation for that breed. You give a dog a good home that way and you save the expense of buying a purebred puppy.

Catherine

Great point - both of my Cockers are rescued dogs.

 

[The Dudess]

Which dog?

Take a look at this site. They have many x breeds up for adoption and you can also specify which particular breed you are looking for.
We currently have 2 dogs - both rescued - one from Crete who we rescued as a puppy as he was running wild on the beach and would have been poisoned by the poison which the fiishermen were putting on their nets to stop the dogs peeing and pooing on them. We also rescued another dog from Crete who was thrown out of a truck outside our neighbours house and the next day her 2 puppies were dumped in the same place. We managed to get pet passports for them and brought both dogs (Roly and Martha) back to the UK with us. Sadly we lost Martha in 2011 so we then adopted Dolly from the local RSPCA. All our dogs have travelled extensively between Crete and the UK in cars and have been brilliant travellers. We are now buying our first motorhome and are hoping that Roly and Dolly take to it as well as they did to travelling 2,000 miles in the car.
One of the advantages of adopting from a rescue is that they already know whether the dog travels well or not and have an understanding of their personality. I have heard many stories of dogs who are seriously travel sick and was talking to a car dealer the other day who spent many thousands of £s on an estate car to travel with his new dog only to find the dog threw up everytime it went in the car.

Anyway, whatever you decide I wish you many happy years with your
NBF.

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[chatter]

Contact the local dog rescue charities/centres, there are groups that specialise in most breeds go along and do kennel walking seeing as you dont know which dog you would like. Most rescue centres know which of their dogs would possibly be suitable for your lifestyle - as in work and leisure because they take the time to ask about such things.
Please look at rescue dogs and giving one a home, they have all ages from puppies to older dogs (that really need a caring home)
In fact most rescues are also on the lookout for 'Fosterers' temporary or permanent -
One of the two I have is a permanent foster dog, he was abused and caged and was left with some brain damage causing balance issues which with exercise etc is getting better unless he gets over excited, the rescue he is from pay for his medical bills should he need to see a vet. Considering all he was put through in his previous life he is a most loving and giving dog

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[Spacerunner]

Whatever you choose make sure its a cross breed. They have a greater gene pool than a breed thus tend to be healthier.
Many breeds originate or have been ruined by bad breeders and false standards imposed by the infamous Kennel Club (cough, spit).

My dog a labrador/labradoodle/lurcher cross is a good example of a good healthy mongrel.
She has the fun and farts of a Lab, the affection of a Poodle and workability of a lurcher, which is a cross breed in itself.

 

[Touchwood]

It is no surprise to me that you have received a variety of recommendations, those of us who love our dogs naturally feel that the breed we have chosen is the best. Personally I agree with Supemike - Cavalier King Charles are absolutely excellent MH dogs, our two love our trips away and are never any sort of problem.

A word of caution though - it's not sufficient to get the right breed, you need to be careful where you get it from. Regretfully, any popular breed suffers to a greater or lesser degree from attracting unscrupulous breeders, who are happy to disregard the potential faults with any breed and merely treat them as a source of revenue. When you have decided what you want, research that breed's potential weaknesses, discuss this with the breeder, look carefully at the parent dog and bitch, and have the puppy looked at by a vet prior to purchase. You can save yourself much heartache and a considerable sum of money by taking care.

We are fortunate in that Jill is a veterinary nurse - she chose our breeder carefully, we met the parents and assured ourselves of their quality and temperament before committing.

We were also careful to assess our needs - we knew exactly what we wanted, a black and tan bitch, one only. The fact that we ended up with Molly (who fits the bill perfectly) and also Lewis, a ruby dog, was down to our being persuaded by a crafty breeder! We don't regret it, though.

 

[rainbow chasers]

Whatever you choose make sure its a cross breed. They have a greater gene pool than a breed thus tend to be healthier.
Many breeds originate or have been ruined by bad breeders and false standards imposed by the infamous Kennel Club (cough, spit).

My dog a labrador/labradoodle/lurcher cross is a good example of a good healthy mongrel.
She has the fun and farts of a Lab, the affection of a Poodle and workability of a lurcher, which is a cross breed in itself.

This is a problem with alot of breeds - bred for money by people that either not know what they are doing, or don't care. Many breeds have been put at risk over the years, currently Staffies are suffering and I see Malamute and Huskies are getting the same treatment as they come into vogue.

One of the Benefits of Glens are that they are such a rare breed, that the lines are very good in comparison to popular breeds. The official figures state they are rarer than Pandas!

But the downside is - everyone coos at them as they look cute! Even had an 'ahh' from some hoodie with a staffie recently!
I stopped at the traffic lights last week - dog looks out of the window as he does - and something caught my eye......mother and two teenage daughters all waving at him from the car in the other lane! Can't take him anywhere!oh:

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[Larrynwin]

My Mum has got two just like those:thumb:

Never a dull moment

 

[plumbomb]

Schnauzers you can have miniature ,standard or giant schnauzers we have three miniature ( we lost one just before Christmas) so we had 4 generations all girls. they travel all over with us good as gold.they will walk all day if you wont to or sit with you all day.They are very good with kids they are very loving they will follow my wife ever where. You do need to have them cut every 6 to 8 weeks but then they look like a different dog

 

[FIDGET]

it's worth Googling to see if there is a rescue organisation for that breed. You give a dog a good home that way and you save the expense of buying a purebred puppy.

Catherine

I forgot to say 2 of my cockers that we had were rescue and they were 2 of the best that you could wish for.

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[FIDGET]

Never a dull moment

Very true!!!, certainly keeps us out and about what ever the weather. Always need plenty of towels as they love getting wet!!!

 

[cruiser]

cruiser

:thumb:go for a samoyed.

 

[pablomc]

I have to ask. You're a cat (that can use a computer ), why do you want a dog?

Hope you find the companion you are looking for. :thumb:

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[Philcott]

I have to ask. You're a cat (that can use a computer ), why do you want a dog?

Hope you find the companion you are looking for. :thumb:

That thought was going through my mine - was just going to type up something similar, but you beat me too it!

Next question - have you ever owned a dog?

 

[TYKETRIPPER]

Westies

Our Westie is very adaptable, he/she will do whatever you are doing and a good companion.

 

[Johnnie Gee]

Dog not to have

We have two weimaraners which are lunatics, very affectionate and very intelligent, but both ours are under two years old and they do take a long time to mature.if you get a chance of a mature Weim you may have a brilliant dog but they are very boisterous to have with you in the motorhome so you'll be taking a big risk!!

JJG

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[mitzimad]

id look for a jack russel cross ours is crossed with a yorkie and my sons with a cairns and they are both great little dogs run all day and small enough for sitting on your lap

 

[Gunner29]

Jack Russell???

I would say JR too but they moult. I have had 2 and they were great fun but can get manic if cooped up in a van too long esp if the weather is bad.
Currently have a Shorkie. Yorkie/Shiztzu It doesn't moyut, loves cuddling up and has a good range for walkies. Not tried him on Dartmoor yet tho

 

[enery8]

We had a mongrel bitch who claimed to be a Collie cross German Shepheard but what ever she was she was a great dog and loved travelling. She would lie dormant in the car until sshe could smell the sea or (if she knew where we were going) we were getting close to our destination then she would pace back and forth till shee was allowed to get out and run.
A great, faithful and loving dog. A real friend and companion also a good guard.
Good luck with what ever you choose
Bill

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[Mags52]

I have owned many dogs over the years and here are my thoughts:
Border collie - very clever but get bored easily and shed hair
Jack Russel - great wee dogs but not great at recall. The call of the wild can send them off chasing small furry things and they can get lost easily
Labs - lovely, friendly but get fat easily and shed short sharp hairs that are really hard to get out of fabric
Labradoodles - also lovely temperaments and some but not all do not shed. We have one at the moment and love him to bits but he's huge. Ours sheds long fluffy hair.
Poodles - our favourite so far. We have a miniature. Clever, affectionate, does not stray great recall. Incredibly easily trained. If you get a poodle don't let it manipulate you. They pretend to be babies so that they get their own way. It's a dog even if it's small, cute, curly with huge brown eyes. No shedding with a poodle but you need to learn to use clippers. We do ours with a simple short clip to keep him comfortable. None of that daft specialised clipping.

But please remember that if a dog does not shed hair you have to trim it. No shedding means it keeps growing.
I believe mini shnauzers are wonderful dogs too.

Dogs are the best companions ever. Even if you swear at them they still love you and always welcome you like long lost family even if you've only been outside for 5 minutes.

 

[jhorsf]

You could always take me in I don't moult and am toilet trained

But your a bad EGGGGGGzample

 

[buttons]

This is Bruno the most fantastic dog on the planet. His mother was a full Rhodesian Ridgeback but as you can see he was the runt of the litter. He's the best guard dog possible yet excellent with kids. Apart from biting me a few times when we first got him he is now totally loyal to his friends and me and we wouldn't be without him. As long as I don't sit in his television seat then we are the best of friends.

Big dogs are not for the faint hearted but if you want your home to be secure then there is not a better friend to have around, wouldn't be without him.
The third pic is the colour he should have been.

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[haganap]

Here's what you want.

At a little over 10 stone, she won't let your van get taken away with out a fight.

Great with Kids.

Dump fur everywhere

Eat you out of house and home,


Will jump in and swim in any water of any kind,

Smells

Wrecks the house,



But well worth it IMO, she's gorgeous, and has simply changed our lives for the better and made our family complete. My teenagers love her to bits, she has been all over Europe and always makes me feel safe(r). Only downside is we can't walk very far without being stopped and asked for photos or questions.


Whatever you choose, I hope a dog gives you as much enjoyment as ours has us.

 

[enery8]

Here's what you want.

At a little over 10 stone, she won't let your van get taken away with out a fight.

Great with Kids.

Dump fur everywhere

Eat you out of house and home,


Will jump in and swim in any water of any kind,

Smells

Wrecks the house,



But well worth it IMO, she's gorgeous, and has simply changed our lives for the better and made our family complete. My teenagers love her to bits, she has been all over Europe and always makes me feel safe(r). Only downside is we can't walk very far without being stopped and asked for photos or questions.


Whatever you choose, I hope a dog gives you as much enjoyment as ours has us.

Yes, she is gorgeous. what a beautiful dog

 

[TheBig1]

Here's what you want.

At a little over 10 stone, she won't let your van get taken away with out a fight.

Great with Kids.

Dump fur everywhere

Eat you out of house and home,


Will jump in and swim in any water of any kind,

Smells

Wrecks the house,



But well worth it IMO, she's gorgeous, and has simply changed our lives for the better and made our family complete. My teenagers love her to bits, she has been all over Europe and always makes me feel safe(r). Only downside is we can't walk very far without being stopped and asked for photos or questions.


Whatever you choose, I hope a dog gives you as much enjoyment as ours has us.

Its The hound of the Haggervilles

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