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Still working on my plan to get a dog, some of the breeds I have been looking at are: Cavalier King Charles West Highland White Beagle German Shepherd I have cats so don't want any sighthound type dogs, also considered Cocker Spaniel but a friend had one and it had to be destroyed because of an inherited behavioural problem..  - put me off a bit.. Also it would be my first dog, although I have been around other peoples dogs a lot so nothing too difficult! Any ideas? I have no problems with training it as I am used to training horses and know how to be consistent, patient etc and know that you can't be lazy about it. I do like the King Charles but I don't want the cats to bully it! |
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EMMZ
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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2007, 10:53: AM » |
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I'D go for a lab!.... but of course i am very biased.VERY loving, exitable, intelegent and bloody cute!...
not sure what they're like with cats but mines very layed back so should be ok if mines anything to go by
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2007, 11:32: AM » |
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I've had Cavaliers and think they are wonderful companions - all the KC's I have known have never had any issues with cats - especially if the cats are there first. If you are confident with training, have you considered a rescue? there are so many dogs in rescue centres dying for a home with someone willing to give them the time they need. And the staff at places like Battersea would match your needs with the perfect dog for you. It might be worth a look. Good luck!  |
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2007, 11:59: AM » |
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My GSD Wispa was briliant with cats, my Dobe he hates them
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2007, 01:33: PM » |
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Why not pop along to your rescue centre, then the dogs would have been cat tested.
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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2007, 02:02: PM » |
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Gotta be a lab |
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« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2007, 02:21: PM » |
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I would quite like a rescue but the local ones website try to offload greyhounds to people with cats!! seems to me that they say the dogs are ok 'cos they want as many ticks in the boxes as possible. I've nothing against greyhounds but am not going to test the theory on my cats and chickens, thats why I would like a pedigree puppy really, because you already have an idea of the traits of the breed and a little pup is less of a shock on the other pets. I would definately get a rescue dog if it weren't for my other animals.. I do like labs too by the way!!!!! The dog I really really wanted was an alaskan malamute but sadly after lots of research I removed them from the list... |
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« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2007, 03:34: PM » |
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If you have never had a dog before then I would consider very carefully the ones on your chosen list.
The CKCS is teh most cat like of dogs and can take as much or as little exercise as you like. They are easy to train for any discipline and their grooming requirements are not arduous.
You DO have to make sure that you buy from heart tested breeding stock. They have fabulous temperaments and are long lived.
Beagles are noses on legs and so once they have a scent of something, like all hounds, are off........
WHWT have a tendency to a lot of skin problems and they require regular stripping and can tend to be vocal.
GSDs are not necessarily suitable for a first time owner and care must be taken re source. Sires should be haemophilia tested and both sire and dam hip and elbow scored and eye tested. If you want a dog that gets on with cats be sure you get a GSD from show stock rather than a high prey drive one from working stock.
Alaskan Malamutes again are not a wise choice for a beginner.
Best of luck
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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2007, 04:00: PM » |
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thank you for all the advice. Looks like it's the cavalier then (hurray!)
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2007, 04:03: PM » |
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nooooooo, a lab  |
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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2007, 08:31: PM » |
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Good luck with your decision....
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2007, 10:28: PM » |
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we tried emmz we tried |
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« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2007, 10:46: AM » |
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hehehe... just no reasoning with some people!
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