Gotta get a new dog - Page 5

Mile High Mania · 02-05-2007, 11:09 AM

Ok, the family had a sad event over the weekend as we had to put down our 7 year old lab mix. Dexter had contracted an extremely aggressive cancer in his mouth. The tumor in his jaw was noticed around the 10th of January and by the 20th, it had already advanced past the point where treatment of any kind would have saved him while providing a good quality of life. So, on Saturday ... well, it was a really tough day.

The good thing is that my 5 and 3 year old have taken it well. A hell of a lot better than my wife, I'll say that.

So, we're on the look for a new family dog and I'm looking for one that is kid friendly, very light on the shedding with the max of being about 40 pounds. Outside of that, I'm pretty open to suggestions... well, I don't want a pit bull or anything of that nature. It's not that I don't like them, but that type of a dog won't be an option for various reasons.

We loved our black lab mix, but he was a shedder and about 75 pounds. I have a 5 year old, 3 year old and 7 month old - so the dog has to be kid friendly. I'm not looking for a guard or watch dog, so that's not important.

I definitely DO NOT want a yip yip pain in the ass type of dog, if you know what I mean. I've done some research on types of dogs, but thought I would ask the masses about your thoughts.

Lemme know and thanks in advance.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 02-06-2007, 03:02 PM

Hell, I put her down everyday, the ole lazy *****

Frazod · 02-06-2007, 03:14 PM

Sorry for your loss, MHM. It always sucks to lose a pet.

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Originally Posted by JonesCrusher

I have two Border Collies and they are great. They do need need to work though. Very smart and can be trained easily. Not much laying around and sleeping for them though.

I saw a dog at the vet's office a couple of weeks ago that was a mix between a border collie and a german shepard. Absolutely beautiful animal.

BIG_DADDY · 02-06-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Sorry for your loss, MHM. It always sucks to lose a pet.

I saw a dog at the vet's office a couple of weeks ago that was a mix between a border collie and a german shepard. Absolutely beautiful animal.

It must have not jumped on you.

Frazod · 02-06-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

It must have not jumped on you.

I'm not sure what you're getting at here, but no, it didn't. It was very well behaved and friendly.

BIG_DADDY · 02-06-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I'm not sure what you're getting at here, but no, it didn't. It was very well behaved and friendly.

What you don't remember bitching about your friends dogs that jump on you? I'm just jerking your chain dog.

Frazod · 02-06-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

What you don't remember bitching about your friends dogs that jump on you? I'm just jerking your chain dog.

Oh, yeah. No, it wasn't big, stupid and improperly disciplined.

BIG_DADDY · 02-06-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Oh, yeah. No, it wasn't big, stupid and improperly disciplined.

It was a good little bitch, NICE!!!

CHENZ A! · 02-06-2007, 04:27 PM

Yeah, i had to have my cat put down about a week and a half ago. She was 8 pounds of pure terror.

Bob 2002-2007 RIP

MIAdragon · 02-06-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bogie

I completely agree. Get a pound puppy. We happened to find a Border at a rescue.

the only thing with them is you never really "know" what you are going to get. The wife and I picked up a terrier mix and was told that she would "not be more than 20-25lbs"......at a year old she was 45+ and too big for where we lived.

**DaKCMan AP** · 02-06-2007, 06:18 PM

I've had westie's my whole life. They're great family dogs.

Mile High Mania · 02-06-2007, 07:38 PM

Thanks for all the replies... we're still looking at options, but I appreciate the advice. Our last dog was from the SPCA and they also said he wouldn't be bigger than 40 lbs... well, he was 75 lbs. I can't fault them too much since he was a mix breed and they had no idea what the parents really were - no harm no foul.

DJ's left nut · 02-06-2007, 09:02 PM

The little beagle mix is a sharp lookin' pup.

My only warning on Border collies is that they're freakin' brilliant dogs. If you don't keep its mind and body in constant motion, it'll get destructive or mischevious.

Great dogs if you have the time, but there is next to 0 margin for error with them.

Silock · 02-06-2007, 09:19 PM

Just go to Wayside Waifs and pick a dog from there. Not only will you be able to find a dog that fits your family's lifestyle and activity level, it's cheap and you get to save its life and open up a kennel spot for them to save another dog's life.

Silock · 02-06-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

the only thing with them is you never really "know" what you are going to get. The wife and I picked up a terrier mix and was told that she would "not be more than 20-25lbs"......at a year old she was 45+ and too big for where we lived.

You don't have to get a puppy. My wife and I got a dog that was 1.5 years old and no one would ever know from our interaction that we hadn't raised her since she was a puppy. It doesn't matter when you get your dog, really, because they'll easily integrate themselves into your family at any age.

**Smed1065** · 02-06-2007, 09:35 PM

I had a Boykin Spaniel, about the right size and a very friendly and obedient dog. Probably my favorite, out of about 6 different kinds of dogs I owned dogs. They are beautiful as well.

http://www.boykinspaniel.org/article.html

02-05-2007, 11:09 AM
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $1067229	Gotta get a new dog Ok, the family had a sad event over the weekend as we had to put down our 7 year old lab mix. Dexter had contracted an extremely aggressive cancer in his mouth. The tumor in his jaw was noticed around the 10th of January and by the 20th, it had already advanced past the point where treatment of any kind would have saved him while providing a good quality of life. So, on Saturday ... well, it was a really tough day. The good thing is that my 5 and 3 year old have taken it well. A hell of a lot better than my wife, I'll say that. So, we're on the look for a new family dog and I'm looking for one that is kid friendly, very light on the shedding with the max of being about 40 pounds. Outside of that, I'm pretty open to suggestions... well, I don't want a pit bull or anything of that nature. It's not that I don't like them, but that type of a dog won't be an option for various reasons. We loved our black lab mix, but he was a shedder and about 75 pounds. I have a 5 year old, 3 year old and 7 month old - so the dog has to be kid friendly. I'm not looking for a guard or watch dog, so that's not important. I definitely DO NOT want a yip yip pain in the ass type of dog, if you know what I mean. I've done some research on types of dogs, but thought I would ask the masses about your thoughts. Lemme know and thanks in advance.
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02-06-2007, 07:38 PM	#71
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $1067229	Thanks for all the replies... we're still looking at options, but I appreciate the advice. Our last dog was from the SPCA and they also said he wouldn't be bigger than 40 lbs... well, he was 75 lbs. I can't fault them too much since he was a mix breed and they had no idea what the parents really were - no harm no foul. __________________
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DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $-670901	The little beagle mix is a sharp lookin' pup. My only warning on Border collies is that they're freakin' brilliant dogs. If you don't keep its mind and body in constant motion, it'll get destructive or mischevious. Great dogs if you have the time, but there is next to 0 margin for error with them.
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02-06-2007, 09:19 PM	#73
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Just go to Wayside Waifs and pick a dog from there. Not only will you be able to find a dog that fits your family's lifestyle and activity level, it's cheap and you get to save its life and open up a kennel spot for them to save another dog's life.
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02-06-2007, 09:35 PM	#75
Smed1065 Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Returning From Hell Casino cash: $4943673	I had a Boykin Spaniel, about the right size and a very friendly and obedient dog. Probably my favorite, out of about 6 different kinds of dogs I owned dogs. They are beautiful as well. http://www.boykinspaniel.org/article.html
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