"gonefishiing" wrote in message
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hey i thought the dog thing was a different thread?

speaking of dogs: my daughter lives with me 1/2 time

Ummm...

and is hell bent on
getting a dog (13 yo)

OIC

?????
you know you may have some cracks somewhere letting cerebral fluids leak out
i'd get it checked out if i were you

too bad jon, you were doing ok there for a whole 5 minutes.

whats's OIC?
or should i ask?

gf.

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"gonefishiing" wrote in message
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hey i thought the dog thing was a different thread?

speaking of dogs: my daughter lives with me 1/2 time

Ummm...

and is hell bent on
getting a dog (13 yo)

OIC

Oh, I, See (pronounced "C")

Calm down, I was just kidding.

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"gonefishiing" wrote in message
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?????
you know you may have some cracks somewhere letting cerebral fluids leak
out
i'd get it checked out if i were you

too bad jon, you were doing ok there for a whole 5 minutes.

whats's OIC?
or should i ask?

gf.

"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
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"gonefishiing" wrote in message
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hey i thought the dog thing was a different thread?

speaking of dogs: my daughter lives with me 1/2 time

Ummm...

and is hell bent on
getting a dog (13 yo)

OIC

13 yrs old and hell bent on getting a dog? And when she lives at the other
place half time, will your ex wife take the dog? If you live in an
apartment, there are dogs that will work...usually small, but some of the
larger, lazier breeds are ok in small places. When she's not there, who's
going to take care of it if it doesn't go with her? Sounds like a recipe
for disaster to me. Get another cat....their feelings aren't hurt if you
ignore them whereas dogs don't understand when you don't give them the
attention they want.

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i'll rephrase it
she would like a dog
no disaster
basically need to come to terms with caring for it when she is not here.
i'll make that decision first
space is not a problem
in the meantime considering what breeds to think about.

protective
not small, not too big
good temperment around kids / visitors
lab
retriever
sheperd
akita
wolve
?

suggestions?
or is this specious as well?
gf.

protective
not small, not too big
good temperament around kids / visitors
lab
retriever
shepherd
akita
wolve

None of these, if you get a puppy...labs and retrievers need two years to
wind down and if there is going to be a lack of attention 50% of the time,
then they're out...the other three are not for people with limited dog
experience...they are smart breeds and if left to their own devise, become
assertive and dominant and you'll have problems. Corgis, Shetland sheepdog,
some of the larger terrier breeds (not a Jack Russell, too labor intense)
would be better. They incorporate protectiveness and watchfulness with
loyalty and enough smarts to get by and be good pets. BTW, Akitas are
generally one-person dogs....and are quite a handful...any type of
domesticated wolf is a major problem...
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None of these, if you get a puppy...labs and retrievers need two years to
wind down and if there is going to be a lack of attention 50% of the time,
then they're out...the other three are not for people with limited dog
experience...they are smart breeds and if left to their own devise, become
assertive and dominant and you'll have problems. Corgis, Shetland
sheepdog,
some of the larger terrier breeds (not a Jack Russell, too labor intense)
would be better. They incorporate protectiveness and watchfulness with
loyalty and enough smarts to get by and be good pets. BTW, Akitas are
generally one-person dogs....and are quite a handful...any type of
domesticated wolf is a major problem...

How about Clumber Spaniels or Bassett Hounds? Both are fairly sedentary
breeds, no?

Some people in our subdivision have a PBGV (Petit Bassett Griffon
Vendean--spelling may be wrong) and it has to be the calmest dog I've ever
seen. Sits, comes when called, heels beautifully, and doesn't get his
hackles up when our poodle challenges it to play. Know anything about 'em?

Max

Max wrote:
How about Clumber Spaniels or Bassett Hounds?

Drool and heavy vet expenses because of allergies and skin problems but both
sweet breeds...

Both are fairly sedentary
breeds, no?

true....lumbering oafy dogs...but cute

Some people in our subdivision have a PBGV (Petit Bassett Griffon
Vendean--spelling may be wrong) and it has to be the calmest dog I've ever
seen. Sits, comes when called, heels beautifully, and doesn't get his
hackles up when our poodle challenges it to play. Know anything about 'em?

Yep...the leading breeder in Michigan lives right behind us...they have
PBGV's and afghan hounds....the PBGV's are really cute but REALLY
expensive...REALLY as in a pet quality puppy is over 1K.....
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"katysails" wrote in message

Max wrote:

Some people in our subdivision have a PBGV (Petit Bassett Griffon
Vendean--spelling may be wrong) and it has to be the calmest dog I've ever
seen. Sits, comes when called, heels beautifully, and doesn't get his
hackles up when our poodle challenges it to play. Know anything about
'em?

Yep...the leading breeder in Michigan lives right behind us...they have
PBGV's and afghan hounds....the PBGV's are really cute but REALLY
expensive...REALLY as in a pet quality puppy is over 1K.....

Ouch. I know our neighbors paid about that for this dog, and they claim it
isn't a show-quality animal. What the hell, it's really a super dog. I
love it and would love to have one, but I'd rather have a new color graphic
GPS more.

Max

apologies for not getting back to your post
swamped with work

I understand the point about labs/retrievers
also understand the need to match the breed with a "lifestyle" so to speak.
akitas seem too demanding a breed and perhaps too agressive.

which brings me to the current possiblities:
sheperd is still on the list.
shetland is one i had not thought of.
and terriers are what my daughter is leaning towards, i don't know enough
yet to say either way.

--starting to get the picture of what to think about.

still the question if i can spare the time is primary and will not pursue
anything until i can answer this
work is in a state of transition and may make the reality of this more
attainable

your knowledge and insight is appreciated
thanks

gf.






"katysails" wrote in message
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protective
not small, not too big
good temperament around kids / visitors
lab
retriever
shepherd
akita
wolve

None of these, if you get a puppy...labs and retrievers need two years to
wind down and if there is going to be a lack of attention 50% of the time,
then they're out...the other three are not for people with limited dog
experience...they are smart breeds and if left to their own devise, become
assertive and dominant and you'll have problems. Corgis, Shetland
sheepdog,
some of the larger terrier breeds (not a Jack Russell, too labor intense)
would be better. They incorporate protectiveness and watchfulness with
loyalty and enough smarts to get by and be good pets. BTW, Akitas are
generally one-person dogs....and are quite a handful...any type of
domesticated wolf is a major problem...
--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein



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