Doggy fans please help me.

[52classic]

Now, I admit that neither Mrs C or myself are dog people. Give us a beautiful cat any time.

However, my daughter seems to have set her heart on getting a dog 'for company.' She lives alone and works full time although the house has ample space and a well fenced garden for looking after an animal.

Chosen breed is a Bichon Frise and since I now consult the PH crew before taking any seious decision... Here I am asking if anyone has anything to say about this variety and dog ownership in general.

Reality is that the dog will probably spend as much time in our house as its own home and I am not keen on it wrecking our funiture and even worse the car interior. Between us we'll provide a good home and the dog will be idolised... Just not sure about things at this early stage.

[anonymous-user]

although you have chosen the breed, my comments are most likely worthless but a friend in a simliar position working full time (not working from home) has a retired greyhound which by all accounts just sleeps all day and is more than happy on his own during the day.

[Justayellowbadge]

Another frankly misleading thread title.

[Don]

For the most part I would not recommend having a dog when no-one will be there for hours at a time.

[ezi]

Justayellowbadge said:

Another frankly misleading thread title.

[Bluebarge]

Could she get a boyfriend - be easier on the furniture?

[footyking]

i'm awaiting all the ghey comments anytime now but.....

Me and the Missus (yes a Mrs) have 4 Bichons. Probably one of the most chilled out breeds you can get to be honest. Hate being left on their own but they do travel well in the car etc.

Just so you know they are called......Rocky, Rambo and Crystal!!!!

[Republik]

ezi said:

Justayellowbadge said:

Another frankly misleading thread title.

Exactly what I thought. But yes, I am a fan.

[Dave Angel]

Republik said:

Exactly what I thought. But yes, I am a fan.

of dogging??

[tonyvid]

footyking said:

i'm awaiting all the ghey comments anytime now but.....

Me and the Missus (yes a Mrs) have 4 Bichons...

Just so you know they are called......Rocky, Rambo and Crystal!!!!

Come on, what's the 4th one called

[Republik]

Dave Angel said:

Republik said:

Exactly what I thought. But yes, I am a fan.

of dogging??

[footyking]

sorry i meant to put three, i have three!!! No more please!!!!

[tonyvid]

footyking said:

sorry i meant to put three, i have three!!! No more please!!!!

It's called Fifi, isn't it?

[defblade]

52classic said:

getting a dog ..... works full time

These 2 things don't belong in the same sentence. It's going to go wrong.

[SystemParanoia]

Bluebarge said:

Could she get a boyfriend - be easier on the furniture?

you sure

[52classic]

Rule No. 1...... 'Write your headline to get attention!!'

Thanks for your interest. Ted, I'm glad to hear how you feel about yours. Any advice on choosing? Is there an 'owners' club?'

Yes, I would prefer that she found a boyfriend, that's for sure. 'Specially if he could maintain her car & house as well!

I suppose we are quite committed to this but a bit aprehensive. We live near, just a doggy walk away, and it's a case of overcoming problems. It's not ideal that she works full time but Mrs C and I are both working less hours now and that's the idea of the dog having two homes.

Does that work?

We will definately be taking on a couple of cats before this year is out. Do you think they will get on OK?

[ali_kat]

Please, do not let her buy or use a doggy handbag!!

Edited by ali_kat on Friday 12th March 18:39

[Jasandjules]

Can she cope with two? At least they would have company. Can she also spare 1/2 hour a day to walk them either before or after work?

[scirocco265]

Bichon's aren't my idea of a dog, but can see the attraction. My parents have one and whilst she is small, sturdy and always happy, she does have a bit of a problem with barking and attacking rabbits and squirrels... can get a bit gruesome...

[mybrainhurts]

Ahhh...

I was getting confused back there for a while...