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For those with dogs that happily travel in your motorhome abroad and everywhere what type or breed would you recommend?
I would prefer a dog that doesn't moult to much and not to big. Likewise l don't want a little pooch either....what would you recommend?
 

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Staffie. Also doubles as a hidden alarm system.
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If you don't want moulting, you don't want a Lab. Our beloved Lab passed away almost 5 months ago, and we are still hovering up her hair!
You might want to consider a Labradoodle though, no moulting, and similar temperament!
 
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Hi.
CockerPoo. Spaniel/poodle cross. Medium'ish (Tend to be smaller than medium as a rule). Friends have two,a cream one and a Choccy one,super dogs,mix well with all size dogs and are both very loving.
We have Border Collies ?,well.....ONE!,but the amount of fur we find i sometimes wonder if we've got FIVE. We are to old to take on another dog,but if we did,it would have to be a Border Collie,they are so clever and biddable,get you out of the house...ALL weathers and have Masters degrees in....ESP!
So,have a look at Cockerpoo's,bit like the Portugues Water dog,now they do not moult either,so,"It's make your mind up folks"
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Whippet: nice size & little hair moult, doesn't need grooming, no dog smell when wet (in case that bothers you!), coat doesn't hold dirt so no bathing. Poodle: any size you want, doesn't moult, needs grooming
 
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We considered getting a dog and although I prefer larger dogs (would love a Spanish water dog) after much research decided a mini schnauzer would suit travels in a PVC better.

I think there are a few funsters who have them.

As it happens we decided that at the moment, with work commitments as they are, it wouldn't be right to have a dog.
 

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staffie without any doubt. give them a good brush with a grooming mit once a week and theres no shedding on the furniture or carpet. being a short haired terrier breed, dirt doesnt stick to them either. all that and still a proper dog and not a designer mongrel with health issues
 

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We have a yellow Labrador and a beagle. The beagle doesn't seem to moult much and is a fantastic companion dog. The lab moults and eats everything she comes into contact with. I wouldn't be without either, but for a medium sized good natured and affectionate dog, a beagle is hard to beat.
 

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Welsh Springer \ Scottish Border Collie cross (Sprollie?) is a definite no no.

Sheds enough fur every day to make a double duvet!
Feathered legs, tail and belly that collects every bit of dirt that's going!
Ears long and furry enough to sook up half his dinner!
Needs loads of exercise (been biting my ankle since 05.00ish to go out)!:sleep:
Guard dog, eh no unless he licks them to death!:(
Scared of any load sudden noise - so much for being a gun dog!:rolleyes:
Daft as a brush!:eek:

Would we be without him? Eh no.:love:

Never mind what flavour of dug. Get yourself over to your local rescue centre, see what you \ they take a shine to and give a wee furry monster a second chance. You know it makes sense.(y)
 

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There are plenty of crossbreed dogs in a rescue centre, which not only make excellent companions but you are also giving a dog a life instead of paying £££'s to a breeder for a designer dog that, at the end of the day, is actually a mongrel.

Gets hard hat and waits for incoming..........

This is a rescue dog. He loves the van with a passion. His ginger friend is fostered but at 15 isn't really going anywhere
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More than toes wet now!
(y) .......but now has runny egg all over the toupee and running down the face :confused:
Once you've removed the hair (and dog hair!) scramble the eggs! Or let the dugs lick the raw egg off, oors loves eggs.(y):)

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Once you've removed the hair (and dog hair!) scramble the eggs! Or let the dugs lick the raw egg off, oors loves eggs.(y):)
Good plan. Jake the idiot dog (failed gun dog who was rescued) is a spaniel; therefore he will eat anything.......he cannot be described as proud.
 
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A Springer and a Cocker, they moult everywhere, jump on the bed, eat everything in sight, have unpleasant personal habits and absolutely love being in the van.

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A Springer and a Cocker, they moult everywhere, jump on the bed, eat everything in sight, have unpleasant personal habits and absolutely love being in the van.
For some reason, here at Dux towers ( we always seem to rescue gun dogs) when our and our daughters dogs get together (both working cocker spaniel) they are referred to as "a thicket of spaniels". Terribly unfair and not true of course, but it somehow fits. Helped by the fact that Dillon, one of our daughters dogs, is the only really stupid looking spaniel I've ever seen......

....love them. Double trouble (y)
 

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We have a Border Collie. He doesn't seem to moult too much but he is a bit of a mud magnet. He's a very active dog and collects all manner of debris in his trousers and undercarriage. If we didn't have an external shower I think it would be a problem.

We do love him though!

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We have Laika the wonder dog , she's a jack/poodle cross, she's now a year old and we have had her since she was 8 weeks old. Laika the wonder dog does moult so she does have a regular brush and the van and car are regularly vacuumed.
She is a great size for the van, enjoys walking, gets muddy, eats stuff on her walks which would turn your stomach and smells when wet . We love her to pieces and is part of our life now and wouldn't be without her. She's opened a whole new world for us and is a great ice breaker with people.
Whichever dog you choose it will repay you 100% with love and affection if you have to clean up a bit after the dog , so what .

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We have a yorkiepoo fantastic nature & non shedding also happy to do what we want to do loves travelling happy travels Rod
 

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Dillon, our working cocker, does not moult at all.
Wonderful temperament, bright as a silver sixpence, travels amazingly well and will never get too big
I fought agin womans want of another dog for 8 years ..
Glad I gave in now !

Dillon in guard dog mode....

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Labrador or Labrador cross, love travel, swimming, eating, walking, running, dribbling, begging. Moult a lot though, but do love a good brush.
Golden Retriever, nope wouldn't go there again, ours wants to be a Labrador so we spend a fortunate getting her fur clipped short.

Lin :)
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