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Rybo89

Rybo89

Rybo89

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We getting a dog!

Im not to keen on dogs to be honest, messy little smelly bleeda's! Someone from the local is getting sent down for a long time so mother as decided we'll have there dog. :o

One is a 5 year old boxer and the other is a 6 year old pitbull, were having the boxer, but im not to sure about it as i thought it was best to have a dog from being a puppy?

Reason why im annoyed is because i cant remember last time she fed the cat, so no doubt ill be stuck looking after the thing.She even asked if i wanted the pitbull aswell, so gave her the obvious answer! She's an idiot, especially since last 2 year she's been asking if we can have a westy!

Anyway i know the dog will grow on me if its cool and doesn't even bother to growl at the cat or make a mess.

But what do you guys think to having a boxer whats 5 years old? good idea or bad? Im a bit concerned it's coming from a bloke who's getting sent down and has a pitbull......

Also what are the list of problems with boxers? With certain dogs having certain problems.

What will i need to buy aswell, obviously basket, bowls ect, but what shampoo and other things like that, recommendations? Ill be going to pets at home after work tomorrow......Also what pet insurance?

Sorry for all questions but i know this dog is going to be planted on me from day 1! and i know this forum is big pet lovers and would love to help me out :)

And yes grammar police ive got bad grammar :p

Pics will come tomoz :)

Thanks
 
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Sorry, I had to. :D
 
Mistake mistake mistake...

Your cat will get owned by that feral thing..
This family is going down for something, says lots as to how the dog was likely treated / reared.
Tell your mother she ain't having it.
 
Boxers are one of the best breeds invented :)
Intelligent & crackers, full of energy though. Of course, if it has been mistreat for 5 years I have no idea what temperament it will have...
 
PhillyDee said:
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Sorry, I had to. :D
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haha, ive said what will happen if it touches my cat

ive gave her loads of excuses, who's going to walk it/feed it/what car is it going in/ the cat / bath it / boxers getting cancer easily / smell / mess

so basicly ill be walking it/feeding it/ my car / cats going to get eaten /ill have to bath it

her reply = who pays most of the bills, she is just a first class nob never thinks before she does it, got a nice house, no smoking and so on, i can see it going **** up, defently in first few weeks of it settling in...dogs claws, cut or not cut, they dont go with leather, so my car/sofas and my bed......

anyway i ended up giving in and saying we'll see how things go, so she's going to fetch it whilst im at work then i need to fetch all stuff on way home to see the new family member

and this bloke is supposed to be a nice fella who loves his dogs, reason for him going around loacal asking everyone if they'll take them so they dont have to go to dog kennel's, dont know him my self but gunna take her word on it.

but could anyone please tell me what i will need, most important thing being whats the best shampoo and getting rid of horrible dog smell

thanks
 
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Dog's don't have to smell. 90% of dog odour is what you feed them, and if you insist on feeding them sloppy jelly junk from a can then you can expect their breath to hum and their farts to evacuate entire communities.

The dog is 5, which is not terribly old. It's not too old to adapt either. You need to be firm with it. He needs to learn early on what is rigth and what is wrong. Don't punish him, never hit him, but use a firm, strong voice to make it clear. Mine had a habit of running into roads and turned out the only way to calm him down or make him pay attention to me was a loud noise, like stamping my foot. Not all dogs are the same, and you need to spend time finding out what makes him tick.

You're immediately going into this with the wrong attitude, if you dont mind me saying. Dog's dont have to be a burden and are a lot of fun once you gain that middle ground of mutual respect. At first the walking will be a pain, but you know, you a member of an overclocking forum, you could probably use the excercise ;) A boxer is more active than other dogs but they're not big runners, so a 30 minute mess around in a local park or field in the morning will keep him happy for the day. He will want to play with you though! And that's when they become fun and you see their personality shine. Also, if he had a hard life before, he'll be way more relaxed with his new life style.

You will need to introduce him to your cat slowly. Allow your cat to lay down the law since it's his home, but he'll also have to come to terms with the dog. Don't dump them in together and expect them to be best mates, but understand that they will tolerate each other once they've worked out their boundaries for themselves. We rescued a kitten and it was a nightmare at first, but now, whilst they dont play with each other, they never "fight" or snap at each other. Each one will sniff the other and wander off.

As for stuff you'll need... it's up to you really. Boxers are big old beasts so wether you want a bed or just a blanket is yoru call. Blankets work because you can move them around and he'll follow his own scent. Good for teaching him where he can lay and where he cant (Ie, on furniture). Shampoo, again up to you. He's short haired so wont be such a big deal.. unless you keep him as an outdoors dog and he rolls in poo a lot. My dog has long hair so he tends to get a bath once a month as standard, but if we have too much fun over the forest then i'll bath him anyway, to get all the mud and twigs out of his long hair. Toys are good because it gives him something to chew on. he will be nervous at first!

Hope this helps a bit.
 
Trust me, the poor dog is going to be terrorised by the cat, not the other way round. ;)

Boxers are lovely, I'm thinking of getting one to keep my wee terrier mutt happy.
 
I'm sorry let me get this right, you live with your Mam and she asks you if she can get a dog?

:strange:

KaHn
 
Rybo89 said:
the other is a 6 year old pitbull,
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You sure its a Pitbull ?
If so then your mum best read up on keeping one & what restrictions it must be kept under.
Also if it is a Pit & it hasn't grown up with a Cat then it will eat your cat in seconds & you if you get in the way.
As for the Boxer that'll just be dominated by the Pit & will be quite timid, Given half a chance though it'll be bouncing of your furniture smashing everything :p
 
Rybo89 said:
and this bloke is supposed to be a nice fella who loves his dogs
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So nice that they're putting him in prison to teach other people how to be nice?

What happens when he comes out & wants his dog back, or will it be another 5-7 years before he gets a chance of parole? Is he going to contribute to the outlay, vet bills?

I'm sorry but your mother is foolish for agreeing to this.
 
your mother is mad

the cat will be eaten or will run away from home scared. cats arent stupid they just walk out and dont come back
 
Am I the only one in thinking it's just the tiniest bit selfish to introduce a potentially volatile dog to a well established cat?
 
I predict the dog will savage the cat, fluff, blood and guts all over the lounge.

Extremely unfair on the cat.

If I were you dude, I would have nothing to do with the dog, let your mum deal with it.
 
So? My family has rescued dogs that have been fought, beaten and starved. None of them have been vicious and i'd trust each and every one of them with my kids.

If you're not willing to take the stance to treat a dog how it's supposed to be treated, you shouldn't be allowed animals in your house.

Pitbulls are not outwardly violent creatures. They're favoured by outwardly violent people. The boxer is not a sponge that soaks up it's surroundings.

People like you are the reason so many dogs are destroyed for no reason.
 
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