Gotta get a new dog

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.

**Easy 6** · 02-05-2007, 11:11 AM

Theres a guy here who can get you a "great" fighting dog that doesnt kill anything but other dogs.

Mile High Mania · 02-05-2007, 11:13 AM

Well, if that were one of the things I was looking for... ummm, yeah.

Hammock Parties · 02-05-2007, 11:15 AM

I guess a wirehair pointer is too heavy for you. They run about 50 pounds, but they don't shed.

58-4ever · 02-05-2007, 11:16 AM

Go to the pound. There are gems there and you can save a life. I got my Corgi-Sheperd there and she is the best dog I've ever had. She's about 30lbs.

bogie · 02-05-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 58-4ever

Go to the pound. There are gems there and you can save a life. I got my Corgi-Sheperd there and she is the best dog I've ever had. She's about 30lbs.

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

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.

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.

Mile High Mania · 02-05-2007, 11:16 AM

Hmmm, the wirehire pointer just doesn't look right to me...

Hammock Parties · 02-05-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Hmmm, the wirehire pointer just doesn't look right to me...

Pudel Pointers are nice, too.

Mile High Mania · 02-05-2007, 11:17 AM

58-4ever, that's a nice looking dog and I'm definitely a fan of going to the pound, SPCA or through one of these shelters that are around town. That's how we got our last dog.

I just want to narrow down the search before we make a trip somewhere, b/c it's really easy to fall for these dogs when you see them in the shelters.

02-05-2007, 11:18 AM

We have a maltese and at first glace he looks like a "yip-yip" dog. But he's not.

They have only one layer of fur so there is no shedding and no dander. Essentially they are a hypo-allergenic. Plus he's fun and easy to train.

I've always been a "lab" guy but this little dog has been a lot of fun.

I'd guess he goes about 8 lbs. I've never had to pooper-scoop and never had it tracked into the house either. It's like he goes and the stuff is gone.

The two drawbacks are eyes and teeth. They have bad teeth so you have to have them cleaned frequently and they have seeping eyes - the brown crap in the corner of their eyes.

Other than that, awesome dog.

Hammock Parties · 02-05-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

We have a maltese and at first glace he looks like a "yip-yip" dog. But he's not.

I couldn't stand that dog.

02-05-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I couldn't stand that dog.

Yeah, he has something against fat people. He won't even hump a fat guy's leg.

**Dartgod** · 02-05-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I couldn't stand that dog.

Why? He didn't like peanut butter?

02-05-2007, 11:09 AM	Topic Starter
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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02-05-2007, 11:11 AM	#2
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02-05-2007, 11:17 AM	#11
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $1067229	58-4ever, that's a nice looking dog and I'm definitely a fan of going to the pound, SPCA or through one of these shelters that are around town. That's how we got our last dog. I just want to narrow down the search before we make a trip somewhere, b/c it's really easy to fall for these dogs when you see them in the shelters. __________________
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02-05-2007, 11:18 AM	#12
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	We have a maltese and at first glace he looks like a "yip-yip" dog. But he's not. They have only one layer of fur so there is no shedding and no dander. Essentially they are a hypo-allergenic. Plus he's fun and easy to train. I've always been a "lab" guy but this little dog has been a lot of fun. I'd guess he goes about 8 lbs. I've never had to pooper-scoop and never had it tracked into the house either. It's like he goes and the stuff is gone. The two drawbacks are eyes and teeth. They have bad teeth so you have to have them cleaned frequently and they have seeping eyes - the brown crap in the corner of their eyes. Other than that, awesome dog.
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