Gotta get a new dog - Page 2

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.

02-05-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I like Beagles, but they can be heavy barkers.

Can be? It's more like they "bray". I hate that. We used to have a beagle next door. Thankfully his family moved.

Pants · 02-05-2007, 11:27 AM

Doberman Pinscher = bestest dogs evar.

Mile High Mania · 02-05-2007, 11:27 AM

What about the Jack Russell Terrier? Pros or cons?

**Lzen** · 02-05-2007, 11:27 AM

I just got a couple of boxers. Of course, that type of dog is over the weight limit you listed. But they are awesome dogs and I'm very happy with my decision. For something smaller, how about a rat terrier? They are good dogs. Very smart and not hard to train. Good with kids.

58-4ever · 02-05-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

What about the Jack Russell Terrier? Pros or cons?

Those dogs can go a million miles an hour all the time. It could be a good thing. Your kids and dog will wear eachother out, leaving you time and peace.

MOhillbilly · 02-05-2007, 11:30 AM

i got a treeing walker pup from this guy. ive had him a week. smart,not yippy. seems like a good choice and gets along good w/ my pitbull.

if you interested you can use the search function to find something in your area.

http://www.coondawgs.com/forum/viewt...light=missouri

**Lzen** · 02-05-2007, 11:30 AM

Jack Russell terriers seem like good dogs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Russell_Terrier

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_terrier

JonesCrusher · 02-05-2007, 11:31 AM

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.

MOhillbilly · 02-05-2007, 11:33 AM

how about a basenji? theyre cool little dogs that top out at about 24# and dont bark. ever.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basenji

**Baby Lee** · 02-05-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

What about the Jack Russell Terrier? Pros or cons?

Smooth Fox Terrier - tons of energy when you play with him, then he'll go lie down and be a lazy-Saturday dog if you're not playing with him. Short hair, med-low shedding. Smart, friendly.

Bigger version of a Jack Russell, with a off-button on the high energy 24/7 thing Jack Russell's have.

**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?

Hammock Parties · 02-05-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

Why? He didn't like peanut butter?

I love this place...

Hammock Parties · 02-05-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Doberman Pinscher = bestest dogs evar.

I had one. They are definitely good with kids and good home defense dogs. They don't live too long though...

Chief Chief · 02-05-2007, 11:41 AM

Whatever dog you decide to get, keep him away from the Skoal or it'll end up just like Dexter. I caught my hamsters dipping and ended up taking 'em to a hypnotist to get them off the stuff. Best thing I ever did in my life.

Mile High Mania · 02-05-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Chief

Whatever dog you decide to get, keep him away from the Skoal or it'll end up just like Dexter. I caught my hamsters dipping and ended up taking 'em to a hypnotist to get them off the stuff. Best thing I ever did in my life.

Weird.

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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02-05-2007, 11:30 AM	#21
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	i got a treeing walker pup from this guy. ive had him a week. smart,not yippy. seems like a good choice and gets along good w/ my pitbull. if you interested you can use the search function to find something in your area. http://www.coondawgs.com/forum/viewt...light=missouri __________________ True Son of Liberty
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02-05-2007, 11:31 AM	#23
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02-05-2007, 11:33 AM	#24
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	how about a basenji? theyre cool little dogs that top out at about 24# and dont bark. ever. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basenji __________________ True Son of Liberty
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02-05-2007, 11:41 AM	#29
Chief Chief Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City MO Casino cash: $10004900	Whatever dog you decide to get, keep him away from the Skoal or it'll end up just like Dexter. I caught my hamsters dipping and ended up taking 'em to a hypnotist to get them off the stuff. Best thing I ever did in my life.
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