Dogs

[PhilM]

Smaller breeds are easier to manage, Bry…

But from my experience with Dachshunds, my aunty has one, and they’re a very needy breed, as in, they’ll want to be around you all time, and they’ll want constant attention.

Expect them to whimper and make noises if they don’t get what they want.

But they’re an indoor breed, so if you don’t mind them being around you and under your feet most of the time, then it’s ok.

Easier to manage, however (whilst it is personal preference, of course) my take has been that medium to larger breeds are more fun to be around.

When we had smaller breeds, a walk was just on the lead and a bit meh and repetitive, however our larger dogs (including the current one) it's play.

I can take our current dog to the park, and she's in and out of the bushes, chasing squirrels, playing ball and generally being loving to everyone.

 

[brooklyn blue]

Pair of miniature dachshund

We gotta wire hair dachshund in Feb...Great dogs..Likes a lot of attention though..

 

[Tommy Chong]

Easier to manage, however (whilst it is personal preference, of course) my take has been that medium to larger breeds are more fun to be around.

On that, we agree, mate.

My personal theory on why that is:
Bigger dogs, bigger brains, thus more intelligence, and are capable of doing a variety of more things.

That’s just simple logic, but am I being mean in saying that?!

 

[kev]

On that, we agree, mate.

My personal theory on why that is:
Bigger dogs, bigger brains, thus more intelligence, and are capable of doing a variety of more things.

That’s just simple logic, but am I being mean in saying that?!

I reckon a rat is more inteligent than a rhinoceros

 

[Tommy Chong]

I reckon a rat is more inteligent than a rhinoceros

Yeah, but two different species though.

At a basic level, canines are all wired the same way.

 

[COYBL25]

We had a Lancshire heeler about 55 years ago when I was still living with my parents. Cracking dog.

Great personalities and really funny when they get excited and nip your heels !

 

[kev]

Great personalities and really funny when they get excited and nip your heels !

Walking down stairs was a gamble

 

[Bryan+]

Walking down stairs was a gamble

I know this so well, I have some hilarious stories about trying to get down the stairs with a armful of washing

 

[Tommy Chong]

Get a cat

Why not have both, Sue?!

As posted in another thread, you just have to remember that when it comes to cats:

In other words:
View attachment Cat 27.mp4

So basically, in conclusion:
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Wow! They really are furry little sociopaths...

 

[Littlesue]

Why not have both, Sue?!

As posted in another thread, you just have to remember that when it comes to cats:

Thing is though one of my jobs is cat or dog sitting for folk while they go on holiday. If I had a cat or dog I would have to employ someone to look after mine

 

[arch stanton]

One dog is great, two aren't much more of an effort, a young fog keeps an older dog younger, get a dog, get more dogs xx

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Anyone here manage more than one dog on their own? I’m basically flying solo (my daughter doesn’t count, cos she’s chronically online ).

I’ve got the chance to take in a bonded pair, which would bring us to three dogs total…though our current senior mostly just naps 99% of the time. Yeah, I’ve thought about time away from them and have arrangements for dog-sitting and professional care.

I just want to know: is managing multiple dogs alone as challenging as I imagine?

Got my rescue mutant and frequently look after my mar's Cocker. Bring out the worst in each other. Nightmare.

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

I've got 3 dogs. 1 elderly and 2 similar age, who'd be lost without each other's company.

Your biggest issue is the amount of dog . My God.

 

[Bryan+]

We applied for the pair (how much for the pair lad?) but after some deliberations decided against it. Feel sorry for the lad and the dogs tbh, cos they are boss and I am flip flopping over each decision.

Worse than VAR, me.

 

[Blue 1]

Had to share this pic of my goofy-ass mutt this evening after his walk and it seems the old thread is locked, so here he is: