Author Topic: Dogs (Read 851 times)

2400wattman · « **Reply #15 on:** May 19, 2007, 02:19:09 PM »

My wife's dog is still a goof at around 10 ten yrs. old. she's a mix breed(my wife knows, I don't) that's fun, playful and sensitive to her surroundings. Our Basset Hound passed this past Sunday(my wife had him for about 15 yrs.) and it seemed Trinity knew what had happened as she was sullen for most of the day. Good loyal dog though.

tbrannon · « **Reply #16 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:42:23 PM »

Glocke-
Speaking from experience: Be careful with the mixes. My wife and I got our first dog at the humane society. Cute little puppy that was labeled 'lab mix'- she was incredibly friendly and was a great dog for about 7 months. As she grew, we started to see what the other part of the 'mix' was. Pit bull. Her head shape changed as she grew and unfortunately, so did her temperment. She began barking aggressively at children and had a run at the Gas and Electric guy. After one more incident, we chose to have her put down rather than have her get loose and maul some other pet or a small child. It was a very tough decision and one I wish we had never been forced to make.

We've picked up our last 2 dogs at the humane society as well, but have been very very selective. There are tons of great dogs there and I'm not trying to scare you off, just be careful with what you get.

alemberic · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2007, 09:39:52 PM »

I would heartily endorse a golden retriever. They are very even-tempered, great around all ages of people, loyal, affectionate, and very intelligent, as well as easy to train. Although not especially noted for being watchdogs, they are very protective of family, as well as alert to what's going on around them. They're not too big, not too small. I had a female who had a very deep, attention-getting bark whenever anyone came to the door, but she was not actually aggressive towards people--a pretty good combination.

Eric

trekster · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2007, 05:15:54 AM »

well, this is a bit on the small side for what you are looking for, but my particular favorite is the Bischon Frise. Think of it as a small poodle without the poodle attitude. Extremely intellegent, an absolute whore for attention (giving and receiving), and hype-allergenic -- they have hair, not fur and do not shed!! My kid is extremely allergic to dogs, yet this one he mauls.. and the dog just comes back for more.

--T

flaxattack · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2007, 05:41:16 AM »

get a cat

lowlife · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2007, 07:44:14 AM »

Flax, I couldn't agree more; cats rule. Even though I own two dogs (a Bichon Frise and a Polish Lowland Sheepdog) this is my pet of choice. When I think of senior management, this is what comes to mind.

glocke · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2007, 07:59:52 AM »

cats are cool...but I am highly allergic to them..a few hours exposre is fine, but any more than that and Im in agony...

besides, I need a buddy I can take on long hikes and camping trips

flaxattack · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2007, 08:06:41 AM »

take a look at irish setters
i have one and she is smart, great with kids and will play ball til she has a stroke.

lowlife · « **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2007, 08:09:44 AM »

Greg,

I hear you. F.Y.I., I am violently allergic to both cats and dogs. The ones that I've chosen do not seem (thankfully) to affect me. She likes to walk on a leash with the dogs but I've never taken her camping.

Go with Labs or Retrievers.

Ellery (Lowlife)

pas · « **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2007, 03:27:08 PM »

My rule of thumb: If it can't stand on it's hind legs & look me straight in the eye, it's not a dog.

This of course coming from someone who's had 2 St. Bernards...

rraymond · « **Reply #25 on:** May 22, 2007, 03:33:19 PM »

There's a rule I can understand! I used to have Russian Wolfhounds. Somewhere around here is a picture of one of them, at 1 & 1/2 years old, up on his hind legs, paws on my shoulders, looking DOWN at me. Good thing he was a loveable old goof!

jacko · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2007, 04:43:45 AM »

If you have allergy issues, get a snake;-)

graeme

georgie_boy · « **Reply #27 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:00:19 AM »

Graeme
Have you got a Boa at home??
I used to have one when I lived in London.

G

jacko · « **Reply #28 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:02:34 AM »

Certainly do. He's currently around 9feet long and stronger than me. Also have a royal python (Ball python for our US chums) and a corn snake.
Even more reason for you to come round.

graeme

rraymond · « **Reply #29 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:28:47 AM »

When I was in high school, I worked in a pet shop. We sold snakes, boas mostly, and though I wasn't afraid of them, I could never really cozy up to them as it were.

We had gotten a new shipment in and had an ad the the paper for our new 3 foot boas. This woman calls our manager and asks if she could trade her boa for one of ours. At 5 feet, her snake was getting a little bit difficult to handle. My manager said sure, bring your snake in, and if it's healthy, we'll trade.

The woman shows up a couple of hours later with the boa wrapped around her. Now, as a sheltered suburbanite teenager, I hadn't seen women like this before; she was very interesting, in a gaudy, brightly dressed sort of way. And the snake matched her, having a streak of hot pink lipstick about 6 inches long along on its top side!

Enjoy!

Reid