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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Recently I have been dwelling on the idea of getting a dog, I have discussed it with my housemate and they are willing to help look after them while I work late some days and willing to have them around the house as long as its not a huge dog. Can anyone suggest the best breed of dog to have around the house bearing in mind something that's not too big, not too small and most importantly good with kids |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"jack russel or and english bull terrier"
couldn't feck with the constant yapping out of a Jack Russell, looked at the English bull terrier but was looking for something a small bit bigger, as its going to be a house dog i was inclined to side with a short haired breed but if needs be i could change my mind if i find the right dog |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"jack russel or and english bull terrier
couldn't feck with the constant yapping out of a Jack Russell, looked at the English bull terrier but was looking for something a small bit bigger, as its going to be a house dog i was inclined to side with a short haired breed but if needs be i could change my mind if i find the right dog"
know its small but a Yorkshire terrier puppy would be ideal and good with kids too have a jack Russell 14 years and she's good with kids depends how they are reared |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"jack russel or and english bull terrier
couldn't feck with the constant yapping out of a Jack Russell, looked at the English bull terrier but was looking for something a small bit bigger, as its going to be a house dog i was inclined to side with a short haired breed but if needs be i could change my mind if i find the right dog"
'..a small bit bigger...'
There speaks an Irishman.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"jack russel or and english bull terrier
couldn't feck with the constant yapping out of a Jack Russell, looked at the English bull terrier but was looking for something a small bit bigger, as its going to be a house dog i was inclined to side with a short haired breed but if needs be i could change my mind if i find the right dog know its small but a Yorkshire terrier puppy would be ideal and good with kids too have a jack Russell 14 years and she's good with kids depends how they are reared "
yorkies are great lil dogs. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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One other thing I should add, I can't deal with a dog that requires constant attention, yes it will get attention fed and exercised. But there is no way i could deal with an animal that requires round the clock entertainment and attention |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"One other thing I should add, I can't deal with a dog that requires constant attention, yes it will get attention fed and exercised. But there is no way i could deal with an animal that requires round the clock entertainment and attention"
Get a cat. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"One other thing I should add, I can't deal with a dog that requires constant attention, yes it will get attention fed and exercised. But there is no way i could deal with an animal that requires round the clock entertainment and attention"
if you are away the dog is obviously going to look for a lot of attention when you get home if it has been on its own
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"One other thing I should add, I can't deal with a dog that requires constant attention, yes it will get attention fed and exercised. But there is no way i could deal with an animal that requires round the clock entertainment and attention
Get a cat."
Have my fill of cats to be honest |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"One other thing I should add, I can't deal with a dog that requires constant attention, yes it will get attention fed and exercised. But there is no way i could deal with an animal that requires round the clock entertainment and attention"
puppys are like babies they need loads if attention house training etc they wont learn on there own even tryi g to walk them takes time  |
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By *andytownMan
over a year ago
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"One other thing I should add, I can't deal with a dog that requires constant attention, yes it will get attention fed and exercised. But there is no way i could deal with an animal that requires round the clock entertainment and attentionpuppys are like babies they need loads if attention house training etc they wont learn on there own even tryi g to walk them takes time "
Well put ....and the wee fcekers allways leave the toilet seats up too  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"you could always go to a rescue center and save a dog "
That was the whole plan, but still need to get the right kind of breed that I will be comfortable having around thus making the dogs life as comfortable as possible too |
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By *aid backMan
over a year ago
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"you could always go to a rescue center and save a dog
That was the whole plan, but still need to get the right kind of breed that I will be comfortable having around thus making the dogs life as comfortable as possible too"
every breed can be a problem or can be a dream iv had a pit bull that was the softest dog u could meet and a yorkie that was the most aggressive little shite you could meet |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"you could always go to a rescue center and save a dog
That was the whole plan, but still need to get the right kind of breed that I will be comfortable having around thus making the dogs life as comfortable as possible too
every breed can be a problem or can be a dream iv had a pit bull that was the softest dog u could meet and a yorkie that was the most aggressive little shite you could meet"
Not too worried about the temperament as most dogs react well to training, have had a few Collies when i lived in Ireland, all got from dog pounds and no problems, just really looking for a house dog and I am afraid a collie is not a house dog |
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By *vsnikkiTV/TS
over a year ago
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If you're not prepared to give it loads of attention PLEASE do not get a dog. I'm sure most dog owners thought they would own the pet before they first got one but now realize they actually belong to the dog. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What about a bedlington terrier...they are great house dogs...smashing with kids and their coats don't shed  ))"
Just looked them up, like the dark coated one, the fair coated one is out of the question, just looks too much like the ex, scrawny blonde bitch |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If you're not prepared to give it loads of attention PLEASE do not get a dog. I'm sure most dog owners thought they would own the pet before they first got one but now realize they actually belong to the dog. "
I am not prepared to devote every living minute of my day to it, However I am prepared to walk them, exercise them feed them and look after them properly. If I wanted something that craved attention 24/7 I would just get married |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you're not prepared to give it loads of attention PLEASE do not get a dog. I'm sure most dog owners thought they would own the pet before they first got one but now realize they actually belong to the dog.
I am not prepared to devote every living minute of my day to it, However I am prepared to walk them, exercise them feed them and look after them properly. If I wanted something that craved attention 24/7 I would just get married"
bahahaha! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Not to far coz he's retired
Exactly. They don't need a lot of exercise and are very _aid back animals. Great dogs."
Any chance they would scare a pesky cat away |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"jack russel or and english bull terrierwith kids...no way..!! jack russels are tempremental little shits....  "
My JR makes people melt. Shes yappy with strangers but just wants cuddles if you let them in..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not to far coz he's retired
Exactly. They don't need a lot of exercise and are very _aid back animals. Great dogs.
Any chance they would scare a pesky cat away"
More than likely unless they were used to cats. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Not to far coz he's retired
Exactly. They don't need a lot of exercise and are very _aid back animals. Great dogs.
Any chance they would scare a pesky cat away
More than likely unless they were used to cats."
Well its a done deal so, having a real problem with a pesky cat at the moment |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Why don't you get a zoomer it just needs charged no entertain in no cleaning up afterwards sounds perfect for what you want tho probably won't help with the cats |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Google retired greyhounds, and greyhound shelters. Go see them. Speak to the shelter people and see what they say. You will be very surprised."
Wonder if you can get any of the Droopy greyhound breed, be nice to have a famous line of blood in your pet. |
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I have a biscon frize now lovely dog great temperament but they hate being on there own that is the only fault .
My dog sulks if we go out and I mean sulks.
They don't shed hair which is another bonus. |
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