David R Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I agree, looking at the SPCA would be a good move if you just want a nice family pet and not a particular pure breed. Beagles seem to make great crosses, our beagle X foxy is a lovely mix, and a friend has a beagle X pointer who is also a great dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I think you have to be careful when picking dogs from the SPCA if you are not an experienced dog owner. Many animals are there because they have had neglectful or inexperienced owners in the first place and may not have had a happy upbringing. Some dogs will require a level of training or re-training that someone with less experience doesn't realise is needed. Not saying that good dogs don't come from the SPCA but you have to be objective about the dog you choose and make sure they exhibit sociable and healthy behaviours. It's very easy to pick a dog you feel sorry for but may not be the best thing to do if you are going to get the dog to fit in with a bustling family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgirl53 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Staffy they are a medium size dog and absoutley fantastic with children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Staffy they are a medium size dog and absoutley fantastic with children I would have put staffy's in the no go zone with other people's kids around. I've heard too many stories about that kind of dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaLife Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Got a maltese and a bichon. Maltese is slightly more yeppy but my bichon almost never bark at anyone. They do chase after cats and birds thou which is a good thing, keeping my fishes in my pond safe, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'll throw another dog in the mix. We have a golden retriever, now 10 years old. She is the most placid, beautiful natured dog and I couldn't ask for more. Easy to train, lives to do what we want. The only two times she has ever been slightly agressive is when I have disturbed intruders on our property and that was by circling them and barking to keep them away from me. We used to have a labrador, I used to look after children for Barnados. She was brainless and I had to chain her the whole time otherwise she would swoop along and knock the kids over. Do some research, ask lots of owners. Some of the issues are the breeds but there are breeds out there known to be placid and good people dogs. Remember though, that all dogs, big and small need attention and daily walks to keep their minds occupied. A bored dog is a disruptive dog, just like a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgirl53 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thats the trouble people think the staffy is aggressive but not so they are probably the most friendly natured of all the terriers then I would say the Jack Russell is next in line my daughter had a pure black staffy and her 1yr old at the time was able to sit down beside him while he was chewing on a bone and take it off him and god forbid put it in her own mouth and never had a problem with other children or adults and in saying that I think it all comes down as to how you bring your pet up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilobite Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 My advice is to stay away from high prey driven dogs (unless you want to do a sport with it) and backyardbreeders. give your new dog good long walks/runs (not a 5 minuite ball through in the backyard) and plenty of socialsation and training. no matter what dog you choose, the dog you end up with will be the result of the work you've put into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 also please look into the issues surrounding 'pedigree' dogs. Often the inbreeding has been so severe that the animals have very high chances of certain inherited diseases and defects. if you want to keep a small dog, make sure its WELL trained with humans AND dogs, its very important you take it to classes or the park on a regular basis at a younger age.its a dog just the same as a big one it NEEDS social interaction its not a toy, its not a play pet, its not your handbag accessory. Not everybody has the same outlook on doggy behaviour though, some people wont even let their dog near mine and some people understand that dogs are dogs, asking them to act and behave like a human is plain silly. Disruptive for the dog's behavior. It's like talking in a foreign language to them. We should learn to speak "dog" if we want them happy and well-balanced. small dogs don't need any less exercise, time, socialisation or attention to big dogs. (...). A dog is a dog, no matter how big or small...... I believe that most dog behaviour problems are caused by the owners lack of knowledge in how to bring out the best in their dog which are essentially cross-species communication issues. If you get a dog that has been abused before then the problems can be even worse. Go Cesar Millan! I love that show. +6 I totally agree However, imho, a dwarf siberian tiger (1,99m than the usual 3,50) is the best choice ever than any dogs. Good guardian and they do love kids. As hotdog though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 my advice on dogs is; a tired pup is a good pup just like children and its not just the amount of time you put in a dog its the right time have rules before you get the dog and STICK to it everyone should have high standards for dogs being respectful to people(no bargeing through doors ,no uncontroled jumping up etc) protection from a dog comes natually but as you as a pack leader the dog knows that you have the say and you protect the family pack no matter what breed the dog is i have high standard for dogs but it the owner who is to blame when a dog goes bad the dog is just doing what its been taught not training a dog is training anyway good luck to your future companion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytawnykitten Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well I have read this thread over and over and decided to start with this and work my way up to a dog! Meet Minty :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Very good choice! Awesome photo too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well I have read this thread over and over and decided to start with this and work my way up to a dog! Meet Minty :-) Pah, a moggie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Says he who has how many cats? Nice looking moggie, TTK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Hey Zev did you get my pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice222 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Cats are great. Just so EASY, and there's not much stopping you from getting a dog later on. If you get them young, it shouldn't be hard to have them trained to leave the kitty alone. In fact, my friend's dog seems to be the one picked on by their cat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Hey Zev did you get my pm? Yup, just discussing it with Caryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 ah ok, cool thought it would be best to ask first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Minty looks so sweet, is he a silver tabby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytawnykitten Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 He's a silver tabby. Lovely eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 :love: I just love kitties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytawnykitten Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Pah, a moggie... I'd love to have got a siamese. This is my two wee girls I used to have. They were born in 2000 and both have already passed from cancer. And both my Mum's have died from cancer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 :happy1: Siamese! I love them! And i'm not a cat person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishie123 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I love my dog :love: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 in the last photo I think doggie has been eating radioactive waste :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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