Breedia Dog Forum
Sorry to bang on about this point but if you end up returning to Labradors, then I would urge you not to go for a field/working Lab. The amount of...
Re Labradors: When you say 'field' Lab, do you mean a working type, as opposed to a show type...? If yes, please do note that young Labs are...
There is a gorgeous brown PWD at our local park that Dexter plays with regularly. In fact she looks a lot like the brown dog in the picture you have...
I know it's disappointing but I would think twice about even going to meet this dog. Because you may well fall in love with it, and then end up with...
Sorry but I would be concerned about what this breeder says about hip scores. If the tests are so 'unreliable', how are all other breeders managing...
Not sure that makes total sense as a x breed can inherit health problems inherent in both its parent breeds. However, I guess with a x breed there...
When I was a kid my aunt had the most adorable Sheltie. He really looked like a miniature Collie - but recently the few Shelties I've seen seem to be...
WELL SAID.
Re getting a GR over 2: Both Golden Retrievers and Labradors are big, bouncy dogs and when they are younger, they can be a bit excitable. From what...
I think it's really good that you're putting so much thought into which dog to get :) I also really think that once you start work at the rescue,...
I love Golden Retrievers :) And there are plenty in rescue through no fault of their own. They are large dogs but as you say, females will be...
As you want a dog that doesn't need excessive exercise, I would have said a retired Greyhound - but then you say the dog must not chase the cats.......
Very high energy.....! :)
Like you, I too investigated Foxhounds and Trailhounds when I first approached rescues. I love the look of them all. However, when I delved a bit...
How about a Sheltie - a Shetland Sheepdog? They are a bit like miniature Rough Collies. Very good family pets and don't need excessive exercise.
Gorgeous!!! All your dogs are beautiful, the Samoyed is of special interest to me of course - gorgeous!!!! LOL - love the pic where he's lying down...
Thanks :) They do look like such sweet, mischevious dogs :) I intend to try and actually spend some time with some in the next year just to...
Ah... I see what you mean!! Thanks for that warning!! By the way - I LOVE the disclaimer at the bottom of your signature - fab! LOL, made me...
What a beauty!!! Lovely pics and thank you so much for all that info, much appreciated :) I grew up with a Rough Collie so am somewhat used to...
You can get 50 metre long lines that are pretty strong here: http://www.trainingtrousers.co.uk/index1.html Tragic about the Husky who got...
