A What Dog thread.....
Discussion
dave_s13 said:
We're off to go see this little fluffy thing on monday.
http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/classifieds/1359510-3-...
It's a 3/4 bedlington 1/4 border terrier pup.
We had a bedlington before, rescued her off the street and she was a gorgeous little thing.
If this one drives OK and we can come do a deal, throw in some mats/flaps or something, then we may be in business. I'm just not sure about the price though. It's not a "proper" bedlington so should it be priced pretty much the same as one? What the etiquette when it comes to haggling for daags? I'm just going to re-watch snatch for a refresh.
http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/classifieds/1359510-3-...
It's a 3/4 bedlington 1/4 border terrier pup.
We had a bedlington before, rescued her off the street and she was a gorgeous little thing.
If this one drives OK and we can come do a deal, throw in some mats/flaps or something, then we may be in business. I'm just not sure about the price though. It's not a "proper" bedlington so should it be priced pretty much the same as one? What the etiquette when it comes to haggling for daags? I'm just going to re-watch snatch for a refresh.
rxe said:
I'd go for a German Shepherd
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Long walks/ runs - how fit are you?
As sad as it makes me, he's probably fitter than the average German Shepherd ...
Long walks/ runs - how fit are you?
.Other than the odd breeder (very rare - doubt OP will be lucky enough to find one in a shelter), the breed has been utterly ruined. You can spot one a mile away by the wobbly back legs, and even if you're lucky enough to get one with good hips there's still a massive list of other issues they often have.
Crufts "best of breed"
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227bhp said:
The one I looked after wasn't interested at all, on reading afterwards they don't seem to bother when at home and can live with cats and pets no problem. When out can chase, but she didn't seem to want to, she wasn't really interested in a ball (like a Collie) it seemed beneath her.
Some are real chasers, but mine are both very chilled around small furries, and are super with small children. If you get one that has been used for ratting or rabbits then thats a different matter!
Just an update - the local dog rescue has (forced me to) fill in various forms.They are coming for a home visit next week or so to decide if I and the family are responsible pet owners. Once they suss us out that will be the end of it, but they may be mistaken enough to let us have a look at some of their 'stock'
I think I'm going to wing it a bit,and see what takes my fancy, and what will be suitable.
Clearly, I'm going to end up with a Jack Russell crossed with a spaniel or collie or something. It will be all yapping sharp teeth 24 hrs a day, and I'll end up with no doors or furniture. Ho Hum. (and some day I will learn not to post stuff after beer - it never ends well).
Reluctant with a German Shepard - a mate had one, and it bit me twice, so I was never keen on it. (so all GS are clearly going to bite)
I think I'm going to wing it a bit,and see what takes my fancy, and what will be suitable.
Clearly, I'm going to end up with a Jack Russell crossed with a spaniel or collie or something. It will be all yapping sharp teeth 24 hrs a day, and I'll end up with no doors or furniture. Ho Hum. (and some day I will learn not to post stuff after beer - it never ends well).
Reluctant with a German Shepard - a mate had one, and it bit me twice, so I was never keen on it. (so all GS are clearly going to bite)
After reading the initial post, my first thought was Staff.
Girlfriends family have 3, blue, black and white. All very nice dogs and absolutely nothing like the daily mail will have you believe. If you can get over the image they may have they are great dogs. Everyone I know who's had one loves them.
The big plus for these is the short hair. They barely moult and do not smell. They are also extremely friendly and want to be loved! Beweare, they can eat and eat and eat
Girlfriends family have 3, blue, black and white. All very nice dogs and absolutely nothing like the daily mail will have you believe. If you can get over the image they may have they are great dogs. Everyone I know who's had one loves them.
The big plus for these is the short hair. They barely moult and do not smell. They are also extremely friendly and want to be loved! Beweare, they can eat and eat and eat
bearman68 said:
Just an update - the local dog rescue has (forced me to) fill in various forms.They are coming for a home visit next week or so to decide if I and the family are responsible pet owners. Once they suss us out that will be the end of it, but they may be mistaken enough to let us have a look at some of their 'stock'
I think I'm going to wing it a bit,and see what takes my fancy, and what will be suitable.
Clearly, I'm going to end up with a Jack Russell crossed with a spaniel or collie or something. It will be all yapping sharp teeth 24 hrs a day, and I'll end up with no doors or furniture. Ho Hum. (and some day I will learn not to post stuff after beer - it never ends well).
Reluctant with a German Shepard - a mate had one, and it bit me twice, so I was never keen on it. (so all GS are clearly going to bite)
Good luck and keep us updated I think I'm going to wing it a bit,and see what takes my fancy, and what will be suitable.
Clearly, I'm going to end up with a Jack Russell crossed with a spaniel or collie or something. It will be all yapping sharp teeth 24 hrs a day, and I'll end up with no doors or furniture. Ho Hum. (and some day I will learn not to post stuff after beer - it never ends well).
Reluctant with a German Shepard - a mate had one, and it bit me twice, so I was never keen on it. (so all GS are clearly going to bite)
Rosedene said:
dave_s13 said:
We're off to go see this little fluffy thing on monday.
http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/classifieds/1359510-3-...
It's a 3/4 bedlington 1/4 border terrier pup.
We had a bedlington before, rescued her off the street and she was a gorgeous little thing.
If this one drives OK and we can come do a deal, throw in some mats/flaps or something, then we may be in business. I'm just not sure about the price though. It's not a "proper" bedlington so should it be priced pretty much the same as one? What the etiquette when it comes to haggling for daags? I'm just going to re-watch snatch for a refresh.
http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/classifieds/1359510-3-...
It's a 3/4 bedlington 1/4 border terrier pup.
We had a bedlington before, rescued her off the street and she was a gorgeous little thing.
If this one drives OK and we can come do a deal, throw in some mats/flaps or something, then we may be in business. I'm just not sure about the price though. It's not a "proper" bedlington so should it be priced pretty much the same as one? What the etiquette when it comes to haggling for daags? I'm just going to re-watch snatch for a refresh.
bearman68 said:
Just an update - the local dog rescue has (forced me to) fill in various forms.They are coming for a home visit next week or so to decide if I and the family are responsible pet owners. Once they suss us out that will be the end of it, but they may be mistaken enough to let us have a look at some of their 'stock'
I think I'm going to wing it a bit,and see what takes my fancy, and what will be suitable.
Clearly, I'm going to end up with a Jack Russell crossed with a spaniel or collie or something. It will be all yapping sharp teeth 24 hrs a day, and I'll end up with no doors or furniture. Ho Hum. (and some day I will learn not to post stuff after beer - it never ends well).
Reluctant with a German Shepard - a mate had one, and it bit me twice, so I was never keen on it. (so all GS are clearly going to bite)
Sensible way to go. I think I'm going to wing it a bit,and see what takes my fancy, and what will be suitable.
Clearly, I'm going to end up with a Jack Russell crossed with a spaniel or collie or something. It will be all yapping sharp teeth 24 hrs a day, and I'll end up with no doors or furniture. Ho Hum. (and some day I will learn not to post stuff after beer - it never ends well).
Reluctant with a German Shepard - a mate had one, and it bit me twice, so I was never keen on it. (so all GS are clearly going to bite)
If you're going for the rescue option, does it have to be a young gun ? The older dogs often get over looked but are still looking for their forever home too.
Often they have been trained already so its less work for you too !
Some have horid storied behind them and it's good to give them a comfortable loving home for at least a few years.
Often they have been trained already so its less work for you too !
Some have horid storied behind them and it's good to give them a comfortable loving home for at least a few years.
R E S T E C P said:
As sad as it makes me, he's probably fitter than the average German Shepherd .
Other than the odd breeder (very rare - doubt OP will be lucky enough to find one in a shelter), the breed has been utterly ruined. You can spot one a mile away by the wobbly back legs, and even if you're lucky enough to get one with good hips there's still a massive list of other issues they often have.
Crufts "best of breed":
Yes, those pictures are awful. Thankfully there are a number of breeders out there who breed decent dogs. Our is straight backed and has perfect hips.....Other than the odd breeder (very rare - doubt OP will be lucky enough to find one in a shelter), the breed has been utterly ruined. You can spot one a mile away by the wobbly back legs, and even if you're lucky enough to get one with good hips there's still a massive list of other issues they often have.
Crufts "best of breed"
:rxe said:
Our is straight backed and has perfect hips....
And perfect spine / nervous system / digestive system?If so, you've done very well!
Ours had a straight back and perfect hips but unknown spinal issues causing leg weakness and serious life-long digestive issues. Still managed 14 years before she gave up on her walks
, but I wouldn't want to go through the pain with another one.Rosedene said:
Sorry, butterfingers. Just going to say that I have a friend with a beddie border dog and he is a great wee thing. Sharp as a tack.
Good to know. Moot point now though, we arranged to go see the dog and he's let it go to someone else in the mean time the bugger.....I'm not that emotionally scarred but it's a right ball ache when you tell the kids..."look at what might be coming home with us tomorrow!!"""" and they get all giddy.Anyway, fortunately this little thing is booked in for a viewing tomorrow morning instead now (touch wood).
http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/classifieds/1369763-be...
A full bedlington so we are much more confident with what we will end up with.
Edited by dave_s13 on Friday 26th August 12:33
Edited by dave_s13 on Thursday 8th September 12:15
We (myself, my wife, 15yr old daughter and 2 yr old son) have thought of getting a dog. I've had cats all my life and we had dogs when I was young. We currently have a cat that is around 15 years old.
When we are "pet less" (sounds really callous) we would like to get a dog. We'd thought of a rescue/ retired greyhound but apparently they moult like crazy and this is something we'd like to avoid, if possible. I'm not overly fussed about getting a puppy but would be concerned about the unknown history of a rescue dog (maybe unfounded).
Requirements would be:
Medium sized upwards (English bull terrier or possibly staffy upwards)
Very little moult
Good with kids (I'd like my son to grow up with a doggy buddy)
Not needing hours and hours of exercise (hence the Greyhound idea)
Is happy with it's own company (probably be on it's own for around 4 hours a day in the week)
Not likely to be plagued with health problems (I know some things are unforeseen but I mean the issues caused by selective breeding)
Any suggestions/ thoughts welcome.
Thank you
When we are "pet less" (sounds really callous) we would like to get a dog. We'd thought of a rescue/ retired greyhound but apparently they moult like crazy and this is something we'd like to avoid, if possible. I'm not overly fussed about getting a puppy but would be concerned about the unknown history of a rescue dog (maybe unfounded).
Requirements would be:
Medium sized upwards (English bull terrier or possibly staffy upwards)
Very little moult
Good with kids (I'd like my son to grow up with a doggy buddy)
Not needing hours and hours of exercise (hence the Greyhound idea)
Is happy with it's own company (probably be on it's own for around 4 hours a day in the week)
Not likely to be plagued with health problems (I know some things are unforeseen but I mean the issues caused by selective breeding)
Any suggestions/ thoughts welcome.
Thank you
Plenty of nice, young Staffies in rescue centres looking for homes. Don't moult, generally good with kids, usually (not always - so do bear in mind) good with other pets and dogs.
Also Rottweiler or Rottie-crossbreeds can be similar. Rotties don't tend to live too long, although not too bad in terms of in-breeding issues like certain other breeds, but crossbreed are generally hardier. Can be very nice family pets.
Also Rottweiler or Rottie-crossbreeds can be similar. Rotties don't tend to live too long, although not too bad in terms of in-breeding issues like certain other breeds, but crossbreed are generally hardier. Can be very nice family pets.
eybic said:
We (myself, my wife, 15yr old daughter and 2 yr old son) have thought of getting a dog. I've had cats all my life and we had dogs when I was young. We currently have a cat that is around 15 years old.
When we are "pet less" (sounds really callous) we would like to get a dog. We'd thought of a rescue/ retired greyhound but apparently they moult like crazy and this is something we'd like to avoid, if possible. I'm not overly fussed about getting a puppy but would be concerned about the unknown history of a rescue dog (maybe unfounded).
Requirements would be:
Medium sized upwards (English bull terrier or possibly staffy upwards)
Very little moult
Good with kids (I'd like my son to grow up with a doggy buddy)
Not needing hours and hours of exercise (hence the Greyhound idea)
Is happy with it's own company (probably be on it's own for around 4 hours a day in the week)
Not likely to be plagued with health problems (I know some things are unforeseen but I mean the issues caused by selective breeding)
Any suggestions/ thoughts welcome.
Thank you
I've owned several greyhounds and greyhound crosses, and they moult far less than many breeds. They may have an initial moult when going from kennels into a home (especially if the central heating is on) as they lose their 'kennel coat'. Otherwise, as I understand it, they're often recommended for allergy sufferers because they moult less than other dog breeds. Happy to answer any other questions if I can.When we are "pet less" (sounds really callous) we would like to get a dog. We'd thought of a rescue/ retired greyhound but apparently they moult like crazy and this is something we'd like to avoid, if possible. I'm not overly fussed about getting a puppy but would be concerned about the unknown history of a rescue dog (maybe unfounded).
Requirements would be:
Medium sized upwards (English bull terrier or possibly staffy upwards)
Very little moult
Good with kids (I'd like my son to grow up with a doggy buddy)
Not needing hours and hours of exercise (hence the Greyhound idea)
Is happy with it's own company (probably be on it's own for around 4 hours a day in the week)
Not likely to be plagued with health problems (I know some things are unforeseen but I mean the issues caused by selective breeding)
Any suggestions/ thoughts welcome.
Thank you
PS - Nice car!!!
Edited by moorx on Thursday 8th September 17:30
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