Gotta get a new dog - Page 4

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.

**sd4chiefs** · 02-05-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ck_IN

Here's your site.

petfinder.com

You can search by breed, gender, size and location. It hooks into all the animal shelters in a given area. It'll even tell you if a pooch has problems with other animals, children, etc.

I found my dog on petfinder. He is a Cairn Terrier. He is very friendly and a real Chick magnet. He is a chewing machine and has a very high energy level (kind of a pain in the ass at times).

Pants · 02-05-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sd4chiefs

I found my dog on petfinder. He is a Cairn Terrier. He is very friendly and a real Chick magnet. He is a chewing machine and has a very high energy level (kind of a pain in the ass at times).

He looks awesome.

Mile High Mania · 02-05-2007, 02:47 PM

I'm kinda liking this one...

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...=6830798&mtf=1

Hog's Gone Fishin · 02-05-2007, 03:00 PM

I feel for your loss MHM, I just had to put my wifes dog down.

Sully · 02-05-2007, 03:00 PM

Paul Bunyan had a dog?

**Dartgod** · 02-05-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sully

Paul Bunyan had a dog?

Yeah, he was blue and looked like an ox. Went by Babe, I believe.

UL Washington · 02-05-2007, 03:33 PM

GoCheifs only likes dogs that lick peanut butter.

**Dartgod** · 02-05-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by UL Washington

GoChiefs only likes dogs that lick peanut butter.

Welcome to four hours ago...

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...4&postcount=26

ck_IN · 02-05-2007, 03:41 PM

Nice dog MHM. Goldens have the best dispositions.

**Iowanian** · 02-05-2007, 03:42 PM

I don't think you want a Jack Russel with small kids.

Get a boarder collie.

Smart, not big, extremely loyal and intelligent.

bogie · 02-05-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

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.

I would recommend a Border Collie, but they shed. Mine is GREAT with all kids though.

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.

Frosty · 02-06-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

Get a boarder collie.

Smart, not big, extremely loyal and intelligent.

Or an Australian Shepherd, which is very similar to a Border Collie, but a little lower energy.

BIG_DADDY · 02-06-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bogie

I would recommend a Border Collie, but they shed. Mine is GREAT with all kids though.

Border Collie's are smart. Get a good brush.

hawkchief · 02-06-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

I feel for your loss MHM, I just had to put my wifes dog down.

Oops.

When I first read you post, I thought you said "I just had to put my wife down".

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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Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1449523	I feel for your loss MHM, I just had to put my wifes dog down.
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ck_IN Feels so good. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	Nice dog MHM. Goldens have the best dispositions. __________________ As sweet as Tupelo Honey
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02-05-2007, 03:42 PM	#55
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