Re: I'm thinking of getting a puppy....
 

yeh got great taste polly.:)

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i adore Schnauzers in any size wonderful all round dogs.was thinking of adding one to the family for a change of breed:eek: but i let my heart rule my head and stuck with another boxer pup.mind having said that ive a passion for Russian black terriers but relatively new breed and hard to come by at the moment
same style as a giant schnauzer in temperament and looks

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The animal shelters have lots of wonderful dogs who would love a loving home, and they will repay your adopting them by becoming your best friend forever. But if you really want a purebred, what about a Rottweiler? The ultimate in companion dogs. Hera (1994-2004) was the love of my life.

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We always had a dog at home when I was young, West Island White, never actually had one of my own, but Joan had a Boarder Cross which was barmy but a great fun dog and more recently a Dalmatian, but they really need a lot of exercise, but are a great dog

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I might be busy, but remember, a lot of that 'busy' is spent at home working on a computer. Being here 24/7 can be a bit boring and I miss having company - even a cat can be someone to talk to when you're just hanging around the house but Chris refuses to have a cat, he hates them.

And even though I do speak to the fish, they don't really give much of a response! :eek: :D

Re: I'm thinking of getting a puppy....
 

I really want a Westie for my 30th birthday!
They aren't too big or too small...
And are just the cutest things ever!
Would do a lot of research on them 1st tho :D

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They are too small, except for their theads which are too big for their bodies.

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Oscar is great company fer me when on computer, i talk to him regular n he don't nag me.:D apart from sometimes coming n putting both paws on me leg, which means either hungry, thirsty, or wants to go the bog.:)

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O.K. so you want advice about what dog you should have, go for a dog you can live with, if Chris is able due to time to look after a Border Collie, including walks, grooming, keeping it busy, then you haven't got a problem.

But then you would have a problem with any dog, they all need, walks, grooming, keeping busy, better to get a dog he is prepared to spend time with than a dog that is just a pet you can put up with because of convenience.

Hey, I've learnt something from having a cat, a pet is a pet, and each pet needs looking after.

(as an aside, I've had dog's and bitches, I prefer bitches, they argue more but, what then hey, they put up with less attention)!
:rolleyes:

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i,ve always had dogs , at the momont i have 3, a shih tzu , she is 10 now , a bullmastiff and a french mastiff, all get on great even though the shih szu is the boss , lol , it not what dog you get its how you train it ,

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I'm beging to worry about you Gayle, talking to fish:eek::rolleyes::D

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Me too, Jaysay, me too!!! :eek:

But that's why I want a dog, so that I don't have to talk to the fish.

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Lets hope its not to late:D

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Even though I tease Lynx that a dog doesn't understand, they are actually good listeners, (just don't tell her I told you so).
:cool:

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LOL ... you do tend to talk to anything that breathes though Gayle. When I have Wilma the tortoise, I talk to her all the time, even though she goes in corners and hides in her shell a lot. I even speak to the 'little' spider that hangs around my wall behind the computer ... :eek:

Best of luck with the dog ... ya' take yer choice as they say.

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