Favourite type of dog

[daventry_fox]

38 minutes ago, TiffToff88 said:

I'm gonna have to be biased here at vote for sightdogs, because I have one!

 

Here she is giving me emotional support through a very tough moment in my day...

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[Costock_Fox]

20 minutes ago, Sharpe's Fox said:

Fvck you. Don't talk to me or my son ever again 

No idea if serious or not.

[Sharpe's Fox]

Just now, Costock_Fox said:

No idea if serious or not.

They're good dogs Brent

[Stadt]

I reckon Nigel Pearson should be an option in all polls from now on

[Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo]

My lab, Maddie

 

 

[Strokes]

1 minute ago, Wookie said:

I reckon Nigel Pearson should be an option in all polls from now on

We need a poll to decide.

[Strokes]

Dickhead.

[Costock_Fox]

12 minutes ago, Sharpe's Fox said:

They're good dogs Brent

He’s taking a shit in the picture....

[Col city fan]

4 hours ago, Strokes said:

Dickhead.

Beautiful ?

[Col city fan]

This always has myself and Mrs Col in stitches. Though it does help if you’re pug lovers...

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[Nick]

What a great thread!

Edited 19 April 2018 by Nick

[Nick]

1 hour ago, Col city fan said:

This always has myself and Mrs Col in stitches. Though it does help if you’re pug lovers...

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I’ve got a couple of vet mates and they are really heavily against Pugs because they are bred in a fashion that causes them untold breathing problems - especially when they eat they can’t breathe and their general make-up is perceived as a rather cruel breeding - when they get started talking about it they really are quite anti-pug! I myself prefer bigger mutts. I’m not having a go at all here but I’d be interested to hear an owners take on them.

[Col city fan]

8 minutes ago, Swan Lesta said:

I’ve got a couple of vet mates and they are really heavily against Pugs because they are bred in a fashion that causes them untold breathing problems - especially when they eat they can’t breathe and their general make-up is perceived as a rather cruel breeding - when they get started talking about it they really are quite anti-pug! I myself prefer bigger mutts. I’m not having a go at all here but I’d be interested to hear an owners take on them.

They are utterly beautiful Nick. My wife has researched how to best look after them and what to look out for. Eg. They don’t release heat by panting, like most breeds, but by sweating. So we’ve learnt to only walk them short distances in hot weather and always to take water. We keep their weight down with the right food and clean their eyes and folds regularly.

Theres loads more I could bore you with. Suffice it to say they are funny, sweet, loyal and so friendly. We adore them.

I’m sure if you asked them whether they are happy they’d say they were. Short snouts an all.

Edited 19 April 2018 by Col city fan

[Nalis]

Keep the dogs pics coming.

 

Q for the dog owners - what sort of lifestyle to guys have to maintain a dog? Work near home etc or otherwise? Would love a dog but not being about for about 12 hrs a day would make it unfair to own one unfortunately.

[Sharpe's Fox]

58 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

They are utterly beautiful Nick. My wife has researched how to best look after them and what to look out for. Eg. They don’t release heat by panting, like most breeds, but by sweating. So we’ve learnt to only walk them short distances in hot weather and always to take water. We keep their weight down with the right food and clean their eyes and folds regularly.

Theres loads more I could bore you with. Suffice it to say they are funny, sweet, loyal and so friendly. We adore them.

I’m sure if you asked them whether they are happy they’d say they were. Short snouts an all.

Hi mate just wanna say although I agree with Swanny it’s good you’ve thought about the problems the breed has and do your best to alleviate them for the animals welfare good on you 

[kingfox]

10 hours ago, Strokes said:

Dickhead.

Interesting name for a dog

[TiffToff88]

10 hours ago, Nalis said:

Keep the dogs pics coming.

 

Q for the dog owners - what sort of lifestyle to guys have to maintain a dog? Work near home etc or otherwise? Would love a dog but not being about for about 12 hrs a day would make it unfair to own one unfortunately.

I work 5 days a week, monday-friday, the Mrs does part time shift work (4 days a week - different days every week), my mum works mon-wed so if there's ever a Thursday or Friday when me and the wife are both working, we take the dog to my mum's house. And on the rare occasions when my wife is working monday, Tuesday or Wednesday then I'm lucky enough to be allowed to take the dog to my office so she's never really alone.

[Costock_Fox]

36 minutes ago, TiffToff88 said:

I work 5 days a week, monday-friday, the Mrs does part time shift work (4 days a week - different days every week), my mum works mon-wed so if there's ever a Thursday or Friday when me and the wife are both working, we take the dog to my mum's house. And on the rare occasions when my wife is working monday, Tuesday or Wednesday then I'm lucky enough to be allowed to take the dog to my office so she's never really alone.

The face you pull when someone drinks Blackcurrant flavoured tea.

Edited 20 April 2018 by Costock_Fox

[TiffToff88]

35 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said:

The face you pull when someone drinks Blackcurrant flavoured tea.

I never noticed that but it really does look like she's judging my life choices ?

[Ronish Baxter]

[Rain King]

What would people recommend for a good dog with kids, aged 7 & 4?

The Mrs grew up with dogs, she had a Labrador and then a Samoyed. I've never had one and she's been pushing to get one for years but I'd rather wait til the kids are older.Her mum has a Cockapoo which is nice but manic.

[Costock_Fox]

4 minutes ago, pds said:

What would people recommend for a good dog with kids, aged 7 & 4?

The Mrs grew up with dogs, she had a Labrador and then a Samoyed. I've never had one and she's been pushing to get one for years but I'd rather wait til the kids are older.Her mum has a Cockapoo which is nice but manic.

I would say it would depend more on how much time you are able to spend with the dog, how much exercise you will give them etc and not just if they are good with kids.

 

Huskies are so chilled out at home but need a shit load of exercise, you and everything you own will be covered on hair and they are an absolute bitch on their leads.

 

Cockapoos are mental from my experience so I would say just do your research and see what comes up. Also, if you looked at rescue dogs you would know for sure how that dog is with kids.

[Rain King]

30 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said:

I would say it would depend more on how much time you are able to spend with the dog, how much exercise you will give them etc and not just if they are good with kids.

 

Huskies are so chilled out at home but need a shit load of exercise, you and everything you own will be covered on hair and they are an absolute bitch on their leads.

 

Cockapoos are mental from my experience so I would say just do your research and see what comes up. Also, if you looked at rescue dogs you would know for sure how that dog is with kids.

The Mrs is home all day most days looking after our youngest and even if she does go back to work it will only be part time. I love walking in any weather so no problem there.

We've spoken to a couple of rescue places (Huncote etc) but the response we tend to get is that they won't let the dogs go to homes with young children which is frustrating as I'd rather rescue.

[Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo]

 

49 minutes ago, pds said:

What would people recommend for a good dog with kids, aged 7 & 4?

The Mrs grew up with dogs, she had a Labrador and then a Samoyed. I've never had one and she's been pushing to get one for years but I'd rather wait til the kids are older.Her mum has a Cockapoo which is nice but manic.

 

Labradors are fantastic with children. Mine is ultra careful around babies and toddlers, but happy to play with children slightly older. She knows not to playfight with kids - I've never taught her that, she just knows that it's possible she might hurt/startle them. She'll playfight with me plenty, always got marks over my arms!

[Col city fan]

5 hours ago, pds said:

What would people recommend for a good dog with kids, aged 7 & 4?

The Mrs grew up with dogs, she had a Labrador and then a Samoyed. I've never had one and she's been pushing to get one for years but I'd rather wait til the kids are older.Her mum has a Cockapoo which is nice but manic.

Pugs. Fantastic with kids