What breed will your next dog be?
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If I found the right dog in need of a home... I've been thinking Huskies or various pointer types, maybe even a BC. I need to stay away from the typical banned breeds since I'll be renting for an eternity still.
If I was picking one out ahead of time, I would have a hard time picking... Since in the next 2 years I could be pretty much anywhere (climate wise, Alaska to Hawaii) I think I want to stay away from anything without a coat (greyhound +Alaska = bad), or a short nosed breed (running in the heat).
Still if I could pick a puppy tomorrow... Chesapeake, or Sammy...
If I was picking one out ahead of time, I would have a hard time picking... Since in the next 2 years I could be pretty much anywhere (climate wise, Alaska to Hawaii) I think I want to stay away from anything without a coat (greyhound +Alaska = bad), or a short nosed breed (running in the heat).
Still if I could pick a puppy tomorrow... Chesapeake, or Sammy...
Aussie, Rottie or Fila. I have breeders picked out for all three, though I would take another rescue Aussie in a heartbeat. I know that rescue Rotts can be fantastic dogs, but since I live in a pretty dog stupid area, I want to be able to show that s/he came from stable lines and I will be putting a CGC on him/her at the very least, if not full TDI.
I won't be getting another dog for a little while yet and am still rather up in the air about what I want. If I go LGD route I'd be looking at Sarplanici, COs or CAOs (breeders already chosen for all 3 breeds). If I decide to get the dog I want to start PP work with I will be looking into Bull Terriers, Malinois, Beaucerons, Dutchies, and possibly Rotties. I have aspirations but it is all a matter of where I am when I am ready for another dog.
I only *JUST* got Sierra, but I know what our next dog will be. A Newfoundland.
We were planning on getting a newf as our first dog, but Sierra found us first, and she's more suited to apartment living. But once we have a house, and are able to bring in a second dog, we'll have a Newf. Matt and I both LOVE them
We were planning on getting a newf as our first dog, but Sierra found us first, and she's more suited to apartment living. But once we have a house, and are able to bring in a second dog, we'll have a Newf. Matt and I both LOVE them
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Probably a Mal, but I also have a male Alapaha and a male Bullmastiff on my list. Not sure if I want a male or female Mal. We'll have to see.
I always say that Wally saves me from becoming the crazy dog lady He does NOT like other Greyhounds in his house (though he likes them off of his property) so it makes it a lot easier to say "no" to all of the Greys I see posted. If it wasn't for Wally I'd have like 20 Greys by now. LOL!
And also lucky for him I don't like small dogs, otherwise he would have brought home about 50 of those little fuzzy things by now! He loves small dogs . . . he's such a weirdo
Then get an Alapaha
I always say that Wally saves me from becoming the crazy dog lady
He does NOT like other Greyhounds in his house (though he likes them off of his property) so it makes it a lot easier to say "no" to all of the Greys I see posted. If it wasn't for Wally I'd have like 20 Greys by now. LOL!And also lucky for him I don't like small dogs, otherwise he would have brought home about 50 of those little fuzzy things by now! He loves small dogs . . . he's such a weirdo
Then get an Alapaha
I adopted her in August '06 from a shelter in Chicago, Furry Friends Foundation.
She was't dog aggressive when I adopted her.
But I KNOWKNOWKNOW that so many things can play into when a dog "turns on" with dog aggression. I know environment can play a HUGE role. I know in the shelter they can not show any signs of aggression and then shortly after you get them home, they can turn on. And it could be due to stress.
I want to adopt again, definitely. I just want to try and make sure that for one, I get a 3-4 year old (like I did with Ella) and I want the rescue to bring out a couple of dogs, even same sex ones, to see how the dog reacts to other dogs for myself.
So...preferably I'll adopt a dog that is in a foster home, so that I can get somewhat of an idea of how the dog is going to behave in a home setting.
She was't dog aggressive when I adopted her.
But I KNOWKNOWKNOW that so many things can play into when a dog "turns on" with dog aggression. I know environment can play a HUGE role. I know in the shelter they can not show any signs of aggression and then shortly after you get them home, they can turn on. And it could be due to stress.
I want to adopt again, definitely. I just want to try and make sure that for one, I get a 3-4 year old (like I did with Ella) and I want the rescue to bring out a couple of dogs, even same sex ones, to see how the dog reacts to other dogs for myself.
So...preferably I'll adopt a dog that is in a foster home, so that I can get somewhat of an idea of how the dog is going to behave in a home setting.
well ive narrowed it down to a semi short list of what i want total one day
another crestie, preferably a female hairy hairless, show quality given preference.
a standard poodle
and whatever my bf wants if he ever wants a dog of his own...
my next dog wont be untill i am 100% financially stable and in my own "forever home" (own my own home)
another crestie, preferably a female hairy hairless, show quality given preference.
a standard poodle
and whatever my bf wants if he ever wants a dog of his own...
my next dog wont be untill i am 100% financially stable and in my own "forever home" (own my own home)
Border Collie, don't even need to think about it...
Won't be until at least next fall, maybe maybe maybe, in Jan... But probably not.
I found my breeder incase I decide to get from a breeder, and my rescue incase I decide to rescue... So Im ready, it's just a matter of Zoey being ready, and the family....
But probably next fall, there will be a BC added to my family.
Won't be until at least next fall, maybe maybe maybe, in Jan... But probably not.
I found my breeder incase I decide to get from a breeder, and my rescue incase I decide to rescue... So Im ready, it's just a matter of Zoey being ready, and the family....
But probably next fall, there will be a BC added to my family.