I want a puppy! HELP!!!

[Gina B]

Gib Gib Gib...no. LOL
Here's why.
My father got one when I was little. It got off the leash in the yard and ran away. I was blamed for it, then told to find it.
Do you know how HARD it is to find a lost dog that doesn't bark when you live in the woods???? Call it all you want, it doesn't answer!
Gina

 

[Debby in Philly]

Originally posted by Dan Todd:
sue said: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr /> Is there a dog like this?

[*]Will grow up to be medium sized
[*]Will be an inside dog
[*]Will not do a lot of shedding
[*]Will have a gentle spirit
[*]Will be smart and easy to train
[*]Will be obedient

I say - GOOD LUCK! </font>[/QUOTE]Hey Dan, I think she needs a Devon Rex. Or maybe an Abyssinian.

 

[KenH]

Pretty much every breed has a national rescue network. You can go to www.akc.org and look up any of the breeds and they will have a link to that breed's national organization(s).

 

[I Am Blessed 24]

Thanks everyone. Some very good suggestions.

Ken, I will check that site out.

I think Wire Fox Terriers are cute, but I've never had one. They don't get very large and they don't shed...we shall see.

 

[Dan Todd]

Abyssinian - nice dogs Sue - I recommend them!

Dan - I like these kind of dogs!

 

[Dr. Bob]

A Border Collie fits all the criteria in my book. Will never consider any lesser breed.

And I can go to one of the Basque sheepherders and get one just weaned and the price is cheap - a newspaper and a case of Spam.

Kid you not.

 

[Dan Todd]

Devon Rex - another very attractive dog!

Dan - I sure know how to pick them!

 

[KenH]

Originally posted by Dr. Bob Griffin:
A Border Collie fits all the criteria in my book. Will never consider any lesser breed.

Shetland Sheepdogs rule the 16" agility class, Dr. Bob.

 

[I Am Blessed 24]

Hey! You guys are forgetting I don't want a long-haired dog that sheds a lot!

Dan: If I wanted a dog that looked like a cat, I would just get a cat!

Went to that site Ken. The prices are too high at the 'rescue farms'.

I will be going to our local pound next week to see what they have. I'm in no big hurry.

 

[Grace]

We have a little Maltese Poodle mix named Macy. She's almost 8 weeks old, so quite hyper. She'll have to be groomed though, but doesn't seem to shed a lot. She's going to be around 8 pounds full grown. Such a little lady.

 

[Dan Todd]

Sorry Sue -

Must be senility is setting in - I thought they were dogs!

Dan - very very confused!

 

[Debby in Philly]

Well, Abbys don't shed much, and Devons don't shed at all, and they're both very smart and socialable - and since cats are much better pets than dogs......

 

[Grace]

I agree with Debby...cats are SOOOOO much better than dogs. My kitty is housetrained.

 

[Abiyah]

Originally posted by donnA:
Abiyah I couldn't find a link to find out what dog it is I want. Would you post a link for it? Thanks

I am So Sorry it took so long to get back to you! I cannot find it, and I am sure it was there! I searched and searched!

But I did find another site to try: http://selectsmart.com/beta_dog

I hope this one works for you. Sorry!

 

[Roy]

Originally posted by Dr. Bob Griffin:
A Border Collie fits all the criteria in my book. Will never consider any lesser breed.

And I can go to one of the Basque sheepherders and get one just weaned and the price is cheap - a newspaper and a case of Spam.

Kid you not.

Are there actually Basque sheepherders near where you live?

Roy

 

[I Am Blessed 24]

 

[donnA]

Thanks Abiyah. They listed a bunch one of which was chichuachua, which I prefer, but wouldn't mind that toy poodle.

 

[micah]

Have u considered a mixed bread? Sometimes they get the best features from each bread and are general healthier from my experience.

 

[I Am Blessed 24]

I am looking for a mixed breed. I would not have a purebred.

 

[following-Him]

Sue,

I thought you might like to see this,

http://www.goodtimes2.com/things_we_can_learn.htm

Blessings
Sheila