Looking for a dog

"Here honey I saw this dog and thought of you!"

sam_ugly_dog.jpg


:D
 
Cuchulain said:
I'm quite happy to get one from a rescue shelter (or whatever they call them) but I don't think the RSPCA operate in Northern Ireland and for the life of me I can't remember what the equivalent organisation is called.
Click to expand...

I served 4 years in Northern Ireland when I was in the Army - in the Portadown area we found a shelter similar to the RSPCA. It was called the USPCA. I've had a look and found their web site for you:

http://www.marine-media.co.uk/uspca/

I went to the Balamoney site, we got a lovely Black Lab named Daisy who we had for 6 years until my wife and I divorced.

Good luck :)
 
The Mad Rapper said:
I served 4 years in Northern Ireland when I was in the Army - in the Portadown area we found a shelter similar to the RSPCA. It was called the USPCA. I've had a look and found their web site for you:

http://www.marine-media.co.uk/uspca/

I went to the Balamoney site, we got a lovely Black Lab named Daisy who we had for 6 years until my wife and I divorced.

Good luck :)
Click to expand...

Nice one, I'll give them a shout.
 
What about a cocker, springer or king charles spaniel?

They're smallish, intelligent and a lot of fun to have around. There's a springer across the road from my parents house and it's got to be the most intelligent, fun loving and friendly animal I've ever seen.

We're getting an Akita next year after the g/f's mum and my parents retire so we've got some one to look after it during working hours

akita.jpg
 
Cuchulain said:
I think we've settled on something slightly larger than "small"

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/englishspringerspaniel.htm

My sister in law has had a few of them and her husband knows a breeder.
Click to expand...

Did you read my post re: USPCA?

Springers are OK, but I had one when I served as a Drug Dog Handler - they are completely mental and don't settle in the home very well. At least mine didn't ;)
 
Id absolutely love a Siberian Huskey(With pale blue eyes :) ) But I know it would just be cruel to own it as I simply couldn't give it enough excercise.
 
Cuchulain said:
http://www.humanesociety.com/images/seenpoodle.jpg
Click to expand...


Nuke it from orbit. Its the only way to be sure.

On a more serious note however, a family I am related to have a English Cocker Spaniel. She's a wonderful dog who has been well trained and socialised. If you can give a dog of this breed that, you should have a very clean (she's never messed in the house in any way), obediant and perpetually happy dog.

They do need twice daily walks but it need not be more than 2 miles each time. They can be a little vocal but not at night and they have a "pleasent" bark thats not hard on the ears (well mine and the owners anyway). In the house, I would liken them to a playful cat or kitten, full of beans but quite readily sitting on your lap, shoulder or at your feet when you want to relax in front of the TV.

They adore their owners, are well tuned into your mood and adapt their activity to fit in with the owner. As a relatively small dog (low end of middle sized?), they won't be out of place in a small house and garden.

A couple of further considerations is that their coat does need some attention. See that website section on the breed for advice on that. Lastly, as with most pedigree breeds, they're expensive. If you buy a cross or rescue dog, of course be prepared for some of their personality traits to likely be different. Still each dog is its own and you will need to explore the background of its life, its parents and its training to help you in deciding if you will get on.
 
Last edited:
Telescopi said:
You can't be serious - it will wee on you, your carpets, your bed, your sofa, even when it isn't weeing on you it will smell and make you home smell like a kennel.

That said, I miss having dogs.

If I was to have dogs again it would have to be kept outside the house - comfortable, warm and dry, but not in my home.
Click to expand...

absolutely agree with you on this one, dogs should live in kennels.

Says the man who lets his cats have free range on the house :D

Paul

edit proper standard poodles are cool dogs btw, just don't make the poor thing look stupid with the fancy hair clipping / shaving nonsense probably a bit big for what you were after mind
 
Last edited:
Cuchulain said:
Seriously though, a yorkie would undoubtedly indicate that I'm gay.
Click to expand...

Hence why you'd look at a larger Terrier, such as a wire fox, or airdale, or alternatively a Jack Russell as suggested if you want a small terrier.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom