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TheDogHandler · May 2009

I'm getting a new dog! .. Thiing iis, no-one knows what we should get.. So I need ideas .. but the dog can't be too big.. and of course whether it should be a girl or boy. Try and keep it small, but not a prissy, preppy breed such as a chihuahua or something. I want a pitbull/staffy/bulldog or any of those mixed. I don't know.. such a big decision lol.

Pandalove · May 2009

this should go in the pet & animal section.

TheDogHandler · May 2009

no it shouldn't .. im not telling anyone a story or showing photos .. if its in the wrong place an op will move it. as far as i know it's right.... !!!!!

Pandalove · May 2009

well bulldogs are cute, as far as i know pitbulls and mastiff breeds are medium/big, if you didn't want a large breed. o.o i have a poodle and i'm getting a mini daschund wensday. you should get a boy though.

saved09 · May 2009

I love Aussies and Border collies

Pandalove · May 2009

i didn't know dogs could be preppy/prissy.

Maxxy · May 2009

Pandalove wrote:

i didn't know dogs could be preppy/prissy.

Generally, you don't really see guys owning tons of Chihuahuas and Cockapoos and such.

TheDogHandler · May 2009

Well I suppose I could exceed the size .. and ive been around big dogs [rottweilers, bullmastiffs] since a baby, and now since we only have 2 rotties, decided to get another dog. its up to me and my brother, mum and her boyfriend, and my brother said he wants a pit/staff/ etc etc. and same with me, im just seeing what others have to say =/ : ]

Pandalove · May 2009

Maxxy wrote:

Pandalove wrote:

i didn't know dogs could be preppy/prissy.

 Generally, you don't really see guys owning tons of Chihuahuas and Cockapoos and such.

my dad actually owned cocker spainels when he was in his twenties, i know guys who own smaller breeds, it's not the dog that's 'preppy', it's how people make them look.

Maxxy · May 2009

That's true. My guy cousin had a Chihuahua and he loved it, but his friends made fun of him because it was such a "girly, Paris Hilton" dog. And then my friend has one, and hers fits the stereotype since she makes the poor thing wear a pink tutu everywhere it goes.

TheDogHandler · May 2009

i soo cant stand that. this girl i know says 'your blonde, you should get a pink poodle or chihuahua !' and im like you must be kidding. i wouldn't be seen dead with one =/ id rather have something that would protect me, and be of some use

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Pandalove · May 2009

TheDogHandler wrote:

i soo cant stand that. this girl i know says 'your blonde, you should get a pink poodle or chihuahua !' and im like you must be kidding. i wouldn't be seen dead with one =/ id rather have something that would protect me, and be of some use /

lmao! if you've never owned the breed don't talk like you know it, i have a poodle, she is my life line. she almost killed someone. (long story) but, i was in a life or death situation. and she protected me.

TheDogHandler · May 2009

hahaa. its called an opinion.

Pandalove · May 2009

TheDogHandler wrote:

hahaa. its called an opinion.

you sateted you wanted 'something of use', my poodle would be just as protective as a pitbull. she may be smaller in size, but you can't judge a book by it's cover.

Maxxy · May 2009

All dogs are protective of their owners, it's only natural. My cousin's Chihuahua would actually try and attack people that went near him and hugged him until the dog got used to them. But dogs used for protection are more hardy, ie. German Shepherds, Rotties, Pit Bulls, than poodles and the like.

TheDogHandler · May 2009

omfg. l o l . who said i was talking about your poodle? did you not see the general 'audience' i was getting at? i included 'chihuahua' in ther somewhere, which states i [meaning ME personally] would rather have something bigger, stronger, and better than a prissy, whatever breed.. SUCH AS a poodle or chihuahua. if you have a problem with me stating my opinion, then please don't post on my thread again.

Pandalove · May 2009

Maxxy wrote:

All dogs are protective of their owners, it's only natural. My cousin's Chihuahua would actually try and attack people that went near him and hugged him until the dog got used to them. But dogs used for protection are more hardy, ie. German Shepherds, Rotties, Pit Bulls, than poodles and the like.

that's true. but, as i stated above, my dog almost killed someone, and i don't say that lightly. if course, everything got handled. i have to exercise my dog out in the backyard, because after she got attacked, (another long story. :P) she became weary of other humans and pets, and she trys to attack everyone. XD funny thing is, my brothers friend is terrified of dogs, and my dog weaned him out of that. o.o

TheDogHandler · May 2009

maxxy your just right :] but i don't think it'll be a german shepherd, for definate. or aussie, or border collie.

Pandalove · May 2009

TheDogHandler wrote:

omfg. l o l . who said i was talking about your poodle? did you not see the general 'audience' i was getting at? i included 'chihuahua' in ther somewhere, which states i [meaning ME personally] would rather have something bigger, stronger, and better than a prissy, whatever breed.. SUCH AS a poodle or chihuahua. if you have a problem with me stating my opinion, then please don't post on my thread again.

i never said you where, but you apparently have no idea what smaller breeds are like, i personally like bigger breeds as well. i never said i had anything against your oppinon, i was stating my oppinon to.

Maxxy · May 2009

lol thanks

Does it matter if the breed is available in your area? Like at a shelter/breeder? Because if it's not and you can't fly it in or drive somewhere to get it, that might limit your choices.

TheDogHandler · May 2009

hmm, well im kind of in the middle of england, so i dont actually know .. but i dont think anything will be needed shipping etc . but we can drive : )

EpikLove · May 2009

Um, well, I have a Siberian Husky and a Shih-tzu, both spayed girls. 8D Except, if you've got a Husky, you've gotta be able to run. For a long time. I'm serious. They need like 1 hour walks every day, and obedience training since they're such stubborn dogs. D8 -stares at Misty- Hehe. But other then that, I love Huskies! 8D They're so sweet. [: On the other hand, you might call a Shih-tzu preppy/prissy, so, I dunno. x]

Devilabc · May 2009

I love Dachshunds, they can be one of the most loyal and cuddly dogs. Plus, when they bark it sounds like they are a bigger dog, and my Dachshunds will bark like crazy if something is wrong. They go on our boat with us and on road trips and camping, all in all they are very good dogs.

TheDogHandler · May 2009

Hmm, huskies are cool :] So are daschunds :] I need more ideas.. (:

NuTsRidgebacks · May 2009

TheDogHandler wrote:

Well I suppose I could exceed the size .. and ive been around big dogs [rottweilers, bullmastiffs] since a baby, and now since we only have 2 rotties, decided to get another dog. its up to me and my brother, mum and her boyfriend, and my brother said he wants a pit/staff/ etc etc. and same with me, im just seeing what others have to say =/ : ]

I'm going to have to agree with you and your brother lol. And if you get a correct apbt, it'll weigh right around 50 lbs and less. I have 5 that co-exist with no problems, and they weren't all bought as puppies. Meaning they were easy to introduce into the fam.

TheDogHandler · May 2009

yeah lol. it will definately be a puppy, whatever breed we end up deciding on

im hoping its gonna be a pit, or pit mix : )

NuTsRidgebacks · May 2009

do you have petfinder.com where you live? that's a fun site to browse. i do it now, knowing i don't need anymore lol.

woodpecker · May 2009

o.0

i part-own (complicated) a doberman/lab/german shep. mix, (chappie) and hes awesome. Intelligent, cute, extremely friendly, yet protective. For intance, he never used to bark at the doorbell, but about a year and a half ago, he begun to, and man has he got a deep bark.. so anyway this salesman came around trying to sell double glazing, and so chappie barked at the doorbell, and as most dogs, hes eager to see who is it (and make friends, because he sences that the guy is no threat) so his other part-owner grabs his collar (so he doesnt run into the road) and opens the door, now the salesman pokes his head around the porch and says 'ummm.. does he bite?' and the person holding says 'only if i tell him to' because at this point, chappie is on his back legs, straining to go sniff him. and so the man says ' would you be interested in double glazing..?' and the reply is 'no' and so he said 'right, ok, bye' it was v.funny actually.

hes also very loyal, because (hes a rescue) his old owners used to leave him alone, he whines when hes alone , and sticks like glue when your with him

hes also friendly towards other humans and dogs, apart from when they pose a threat to him and his 'pack' like the sound of him?

UnknownDreamland · May 2009

Huskies are escape artists. I had one for two days and he sure was a butt. xDDD I'm not really good with advising other people dog breeds. All I can think is WPG. xDD But they're like dksafbdh rare. And they're really clingy and things. Probably not good for your family. But what would I know? x3

dudey465 · May 2009

thedoghandler pitt bulls are illegal in engalnd becasue one killed that little girl is was on the news and in the paper and so are dogo argentino are banned in england they are one the dangerous dogs act. just to let u no

and i think u should get a border or a cairn terrier as they are great little hardy dogs. p.s. my aunt and uncle have 2 english bulldogs the vets is like their second home,..lol.. they are always there as english bulldogstend to have lots and lots of health problems and breeding difficulties and there average age i only 8 years old and they tend to be very expensive ollie was £2200 would that be something like $2700. Anyways i cant wait till u tell us what breed u get.

and i agree you should look in ur local rescue center as there are loads of good healthy freidnly dogs in there.

woodpecker · May 2009

dudey465 wrote:

thedoghandler pitt bulls are illegal in engalnd becasue one killed that little girl is was on the news

they arent illegal.. haha, if you walk down a road, youd probabaly see one, and they wouldnt be banned just because one girl was killed by one jealous pitbull.. this greyhound bit off a womans nose and they arent illegal.. i think the are making a law that owners have to get a lisence now though..

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