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My daughter wants a dog...
« on: 23 May 2010, 23:35:12 »

Oh boy, does she want a dog. I've heard little else for the past six months!

I grew up with dogs around, mostly loveable mongrels. I have no particular feeling for any pedigree breed. What I want is a smallish dog (we don't live in a mansion) that's good with kids.

However, when I look at the rehoming centres, it would seem (surprise, surprise) mainly pitbulls and other macho dogs on offer.

My neighbour has a Tibetan Terrier that's as daft as a brush, but very cute. My daughter thinks it's great. 

Since losing her rabbit to illness after only 6 months of ownership, I do feel it would be good for my 9-year old to have a new pet.

But what a commitment and, looking at some of the prices being charged, what an expense!

Ho hum. I guess Daddy's Princess will win in the end.  ;) ;D

    
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Re: My daughter wants a dog...
« Reply #1 on: 23 May 2010, 23:40:54 »

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Ho hum. I guess Daddy's Princess will win in the end.  ;) ;D

    

You'd never see my little girl wrapping her Dad around her little finger!


She's 21 in a couple of weeks & I still fall for it every time.  ::)  ::)  ::)
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Re: My daughter wants a dog...
« Reply #2 on: 24 May 2010, 00:12:23 »

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Ho hum. I guess Daddy's Princess will win in the end.  ;) ;D

    

You'd never see my little girl wrapping her Dad around her little finger!


She's 21 in a couple of weeks & I still fall for it every time.  ::)  ::)  ::)

Think I had better join your club, it's that long Daaaaaaaady followed by the eyelash flashing, and Miss Vamps is also only 9......... ::) ::) ::)

A good family dog is a Lab, a decent dog for Daddy to walk, family friendly soft as a brush and gentle and more importantly not a little yappy thing.... :D :D :D
Enough street cred if you have to walk it, you would not want to be seen anything smaller would you... :y

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Or you could say no............. ::) ::) ::)
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« Reply #3 on: 24 May 2010, 00:20:39 »

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Ho hum. I guess Daddy's Princess will win in the end.  ;) ;D

    

You'd never see my little girl wrapping her Dad around her little finger!


She's 21 in a couple of weeks & I still fall for it every time.  ::)  ::)  ::)

Think I had better join your club, it's that long Daaaaaaaady followed by the eyelash flashing, and Miss Vamps is also only 9......... ::) ::) ::)

A good family dog is a Lab, a decent dog for Daddy to walk, family friendly soft as a brush and gentle and more importantly not a little yappy thing.... :D :D :D
Enough street cred if you have to walk it, you would not want to be seen anything smaller would you... :y

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Or you could say no............. ::) ::) ::)


There's no doubt that Lab's are great dogs, but they do need space. My daughter has been looking at Labradoodles... and they are cute.

As for street cred, I am not in the least concerned about that. Sod what others think.  :y
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« Reply #4 on: 24 May 2010, 00:23:07 »

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My daughter has been looking at Labradoodles... and they are cute. .....

I've only met one labradoodle, & that belonged to the much missed Willyboy. You couldn't have met a dafter dog! And it wasn't much different in size from a 'normal' lab either  ;)  ;)
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« Reply #5 on: 24 May 2010, 00:28:28 »

I'd recommend a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Awesome with kids, small enough to lie in the corner, doesn't need a lot of exercise and very loving.  Doesn't require much fuel (like bigger dogs) so cheap to run.  ;D
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« Reply #6 on: 24 May 2010, 00:33:30 »

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Ho hum. I guess Daddy's Princess will win in the end.  ;) ;D

    

You'd never see my little girl wrapping her Dad around her little finger!


She's 21 in a couple of weeks & I still fall for it every time.  ::)  ::)  ::)

Think I had better join your club, it's that long Daaaaaaaady followed by the eyelash flashing, and Miss Vamps is also only 9......... ::) ::) ::)

A good family dog is a Lab, a decent dog for Daddy to walk, family friendly soft as a brush and gentle and more importantly not a little yappy thing.... :D :D :D
Enough street cred if you have to walk it, you would not want to be seen anything smaller would you... :y

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Or you could say no............. ::) ::) ::)


There's no doubt that Lab's are great dogs, but they do need space. My daughter has been looking at Labradoodles... and they are cute.

As for street cred, I am not in the least concerned about that. Sod what others think:y

Generally I would agree, but walking around with some yappy round your ankles thing I draw the line at. ::) I have been known to take out the dog, lead not needed, and have the cat come with us.. :D :D :D
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Re: My daughter wants a dog...
« Reply #7 on: 24 May 2010, 01:04:39 »

Can i recommend a Staffordshire Bull Terrier!!

great with kids infact known as the "nanny dog"
short coat so not too much hair all over the house


Ive had 4 all been good dogs  and all been soft as shite

Doug

this is my current dog Bruno

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« Reply #8 on: 24 May 2010, 01:33:12 »

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Ho hum. I guess Daddy's Princess will win in the end.  ;) ;D

    

You'd never see my little girl wrapping her Dad around her little finger!


She's 21 in a couple of weeks & I still fall for it every time.  ::)  ::)  ::)

Think I had better join your club, it's that long Daaaaaaaady followed by the eyelash flashing, and Miss Vamps is also only 9......... ::) ::) ::)

A good family dog is a Lab, a decent dog for Daddy to walk, family friendly soft as a brush and gentle and more importantly not a little yappy thing.... :D :D :D
Enough street cred if you have to walk it, you would not want to be seen anything smaller would you... :y

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Or you could say no............. ::) ::) ::)


There's no doubt that Lab's are great dogs, but they do need space. My daughter has been looking at Labradoodles... and they are cute.

As for street cred, I am not in the least concerned about that. Sod what others think:y

Generally I would agree, but walking around with some yappy round your ankles thing I draw the line at. ::) I have been known to take out the dog, lead not needed, and have the cat come with us.. :D :D :D

For a family dog you can't do better than a Lab, but I am biased we've got two. Great with people, especially childen, and other dogs, although can be a little exuberant to socialise with other dogs, no aggression, but owners of cats with a cough tend to get intimidated when two zealous hounds bound up for a sniff, and a play.
Like any dog they are demanding, regular exercise at least an hour free running every day while they are young, in all weathers.  :y A large garden to play in, and roam freely for the necessary, restrict food, and avoid too many treats they are greedy soandso's.
They are gentle loyal friends, look after them, and they return the affection 100 fold, do not constanly bark, and love to play, swim, walk. Like any dog they are restictive, when considering days out, holidays etc.
Chocolates can be  highly highly strung, but do look handsome, Yellow, and Black tend to be more placid. Labradoodles in my experience are simply mad, and bound around forever.
Labs do quieten down from 5, and by 7 take a  more relaxed, and  sedated view of things ( well most of the time) ;D
Mine are 5, and 7( Chocolate, and Yellow) both rescue dogs, hard work at first, but I can't see why I should pay a breeder £500 for a nice cute andrex puppy when there are dogs out there that only want love, and a little understanding through no fault of their own.
The problem with them is people, nice prestine house, two kids, and want the .4, they both work etc, etc, so the poor animal is left alone all day, no exercise, chews things because it's bored, messes because nobody is home so after 18 months it is rejected, and put up for adoption. ( SORRY, BUT THIS MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL  >:( >:( >:().
All a dog needs is LOVE, it is a big commitment, but the rewards make it all worthwhile, including the little accidents on the carpet, and the odd shoe or watch strap destroyed. BE MORE CAREFUL ;), it's not the dogs fault.

I hope this helps, and that you are rewarded with that something special a Lab can bring.

Read MARLEY and ME by John Grogan. ;) (bet you cry ;D)
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Re: My daughter wants a dog...
« Reply #9 on: 24 May 2010, 07:33:07 »

Although I can't have a dog (allergic) my wifes family had a husky until recently and it was a lovely dog, fantastic with the kids but does require regular walks but great in the winter if it snows :y
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Re: My daughter wants a dog...
« Reply #10 on: 24 May 2010, 08:00:51 »

Well i have a bitch which is great with the kids & hardly ever needs walking & grooms herself ................ :y

She cooks the meals, does the housework, buys the shopping & very rarely complains.  My partners also very well behaved in public  :D ;D :D ;D

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Well i have a bitch which is great with the kids & hardly ever needs walking & grooms herself ................ :y

She cooks the meals, does the housework, buys the shopping & very rarely complains.  My partners also very well behaved in public  :D ;D :D ;D

but is she toilet trained? ;D :D ;D
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Re: My daughter wants a dog...
« Reply #12 on: 24 May 2010, 08:50:55 »

you have to think about this
what size dog,where you can exercise it and when,dont let your child out with a dog that can pull them over,what you will do when you want a weekend away/holiday.
there is also the cost of feeding and vet bills /insurance
me i have a four year old german shepard soft as muck[its how you bring them up] and is my 2 year olds best mate. food is dry food bought in 20 kg sacks
i dont pay insurance as i but 10 pounds into a account a month and so far the only vet bills are jabs.kennels are about 12 a day for a big dog,dont make the mistake in thinking a little dog is easier to look after then a big dog because in the day to day situations theres not much in it.also where the dog be allday will it be left alone? whos going to train it,clean up when it chews your sofa,has a accident on your new carpet? and never never let your dog upstairs or on the furniture.
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Re: My daughter wants a dog...
« Reply #13 on: 24 May 2010, 10:01:24 »

a wee Jack Russell sounds ideal - we had Solo for many years (sadly not many enough) and they are great dogs - mischevious, curious, highly intelligent, very loyal and loving - he made me laugh every day......even in the morning  :y
low maintenance and hardy little blighters - a bit like a nissan pickup of the dog world  ;D
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« Reply #14 on: 24 May 2010, 10:19:50 »

SO FAR....have had a Corgi (fantastic dog, soft as ****, excellant house dog, didn't bark much, NEVER soiled the house, and protective of kids....two border collies, lovely dog, but needs loads of exercise and easily bored, Llaso apso, cuddly thing, does nowt but cuddle, sleep, and yap.
had a couple of "heinz 57's" mans best friend, cried my eyes out when they died..........

Massive tie, especially at holiday time, but IMHO all worth it.

My missus won't let me have another dog, she says I get too cut up when it dies, and she's just got the house as she likes it........ :'( :'( :'( :'(
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