I may be getting a dog. Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
many spares out there. I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
having a min poodle. She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. Plus, the smaller the dog,
the smaller the doodie/duty.

Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
Plus, they are potential hunters and such. (Mom's poodle abhors
water!) Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
just a goof. Or maybe a whippet. We've got the room, plus I hear
(Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
potatoes after their daily vent.

Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.


nb

On Apr 30, 5:41*am, notbob > wrote:
> I may be getting a dog. *Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
> many spares out there. *I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
> having a min poodle. *She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
> a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. *Plus, the smaller the dog,
> the smaller the doodie/duty. *
>
> Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.

Haven't you seen all those posts about their fur being too curly?
>
> nb

--Bryan

"Food Snob®" > wrote in message
...
On Apr 30, 5:41 am, notbob > wrote:
> I may be getting a dog. Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
> many spares out there. I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
> having a min poodle. She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
> a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. Plus, the smaller the dog,
> the smaller the doodie/duty.
>
> Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.

>Haven't you seen all those posts about their fur being too curly?
>
> nb

--Bryan

I vote for a Maltese or a Caviler King Charles Spaniel...

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
>I may be getting a dog. Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
> many spares out there. I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
> having a min poodle. She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
> a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. Plus, the smaller the dog,
> the smaller the doodie/duty.
>
> Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
> Plus, they are potential hunters and such. (Mom's poodle abhors
> water!) Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
> just a goof. Or maybe a whippet. We've got the room, plus I hear
> (Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
> potatoes after their daily vent.
>
> Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.
>
>
> nb

Most dogs are really tough and stringy, no matter how you cook them.

Joe
>

On Apr 30, 7:36*am, " Joe" > wrote:
> "notbob" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
>
>
> >I may be getting a dog. *Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
> > many spares out there. *I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
> > having a min poodle. *She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
> > a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. *Plus, the smaller the dog,
> > the smaller the doodie/duty. *
>
> > Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
> > Plus, they are potential hunters and such. *(Mom's poodle abhors
> > water!) *Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
> > just a goof. *Or maybe a whippet. *We've got the room, plus I hear
> > (Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
> > potatoes after their daily vent.
>
> > Anyway, what say ye? *I'm open to suggestions.
>
> > nb
>
> Most dogs are really tough and stringy, no matter how you cook them.

No decent Korean restaurants in your town, eh?
>
> Joe
>
--Bryan

On Apr 30, 6:41*am, notbob > wrote:
> I may be getting a dog. *Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
> many spares out there. *I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
> having a min poodle. *She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
> a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. *Plus, the smaller the dog,
> the smaller the doodie/duty. *
>
> Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
> Plus, they are potential hunters and such. *(Mom's poodle abhors
> water!) *Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
> just a goof. *Or maybe a whippet. *We've got the room, plus I hear
> (Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
> potatoes after their daily vent. *
>
> Anyway, what say ye? *I'm open to suggestions.
>
> nb

Get a mutt. They're the best-tempered, healthiest dogs, in my
experience.

Cindy Hamilton

"Kody" > wrote in
:

> "Food Snob®" > wrote in message
>
> ups.com...
>>Haven't you seen all those posts about their fur being too
>>curly?
>>
>> nb
>
> --Bryan

Actually, poodles have hair, not fur, which is why it grows and needs
regular maintenance, but on the plus side, they are perfect dogs for
people with allergies.

> I vote for a Maltese or a Caviler King Charles Spaniel...

Dachshund. Bright little buggers and tons of fun.

--

"When a government starts to cancel dissent or avoid dissent
is frankly when it's rapidly losing its moral authority to
govern."

Stephen Harper, 18 April 2005

On 2010-04-30, Kody > wrote:

> I vote [...] a Caviler King Charles Spaniel...

Now that's one I never heard of, despite being a dog show watcher.
Had to look it up. Looks like it might have too many health issues,
but an otherwise nice looking dog.

nb

On Apr 30, 6:41*am, notbob > wrote:
> I may be getting a dog. *Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
> many spares out there. *I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
> having a min poodle. *She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
> a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. *Plus, the smaller the dog,
> the smaller the doodie/duty. *
>
> Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
> Plus, they are potential hunters and such. *(Mom's poodle abhors
> water!) *Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
> just a goof. *Or maybe a whippet. *We've got the room, plus I hear
> (Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
> potatoes after their daily vent. *
>
> Anyway, what say ye? *I'm open to suggestions.
>
> nb

My vote is for an adult, shelter dog. Rescued greyhounds also make
wonderful pets, at least the few I've known.

Be sure to have him or her 'fixed'.

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2010-04-30, Kody > wrote:
>
>> I vote [...] a Caviler King Charles Spaniel...
>
> Now that's one I never heard of, despite being a dog show watcher.
> Had to look it up. Looks like it might have too many health issues,
> but an otherwise nice looking dog.
>
> nb

I actually own one, been healthy and it's the sweetest dog I have ever owned
but not the brightest of God's creatures

On 30/04/2010 11:34 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2010-04-30, > wrote:
>
>> I vote [...] a Caviler King Charles Spaniel...
>
> Now that's one I never heard of, despite being a dog show watcher.
> Had to look it up. Looks like it might have too many health issues,
> but an otherwise nice looking dog.
>
> nb

The worst thing about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is that they aren't
the brightest dog around. Want something intelligent? Go for a Jack
Russell Terrier. After you've had a Jack, every other dog seems like a
dumbo. They need a hell of a lot of stimulation though. They are quite
full on!

Krypsis

On 30/04/2010 11:41 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> On Apr 30, 6:41 am, > wrote:
>> I may be getting a dog. Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
>> many spares out there. I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
>> having a min poodle. She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
>> a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. Plus, the smaller the dog,
>> the smaller the doodie/duty.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
>> Plus, they are potential hunters and such. (Mom's poodle abhors
>> water!) Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
>> just a goof. Or maybe a whippet. We've got the room, plus I hear
>> (Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
>> potatoes after their daily vent.
>>
>> Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.
>>
>> nb
>
> My vote is for an adult, shelter dog.

I've only ever had stray dogs or shelter dogs.

> Rescued greyhounds also make
> wonderful pets, at least the few I've known.

I've noticed a few "retired" greyhounds being walked in our local park.
They are really fast, even when they are old!

>
> Be sure to have him or her 'fixed'.

Our local shelter fixes them before releasing them. The buyer doesn't
have an option there!

Krypsis

On 1/05/2010 12:44 AM, Andy wrote:
> Shelter dogs are always a good idea if they're obedience trainable.
>
> We had "Annabelle" a pedigree smooth coat jack russell terrier since she
> was hampster-sized. She graced us with her presence for 13 great years.
>
> Great ratter. Took days of perseverance but she finally caught and killed a
> large rat in the separate garage filled with junk and dropped it at our
> back door as a triumphant gift for us. We were very proud of her. The other
> dogs showed no interest in the hunt whatsoever.

Jacks have the hunt so deeply ingrained in their psyche that it's
practically impossible to get it out of them. Mine just loves cats ...
to death! He has even climbed trees to get at cats and possums. Getting
down, well, that's another story!
>
> That and if you need an early UPS truck warning system, that's your dog!
>
> Andy

Krypsis

Krypsis wrote:
> On 30/04/2010 11:34 PM, notbob wrote:
>> On 2010-04-30, > wrote:
>>
>>> I vote [...] a Caviler King Charles Spaniel...
>>
>> Now that's one I never heard of, despite being a dog show watcher.
>> Had to look it up. Looks like it might have too many health issues,
>> but an otherwise nice looking dog.

> The worst thing about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is that they
> aren't the brightest dog around. Want something intelligent? Go for a
> Jack Russell Terrier. After you've had a Jack, every other dog seems
> like a dumbo. They need a hell of a lot of stimulation though. They
> are quite full on!

I love terriers, but it takes a certain owner to handle them, especially
Jack Russells. They aren't nicknamed Jerk Russells for nothing.
You have to have the right temperment for a dog like that.

nancy

"Kody" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Food Snob®" > wrote in message
> ...
> On Apr 30, 5:41 am, notbob > wrote:
>> I may be getting a dog. Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
>> many spares out there. I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
>> having a min poodle. She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
>> a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. Plus, the smaller the dog,
>> the smaller the doodie/duty.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
>
>>Haven't you seen all those posts about their fur being too curly?
>>
>> nb
>
> --Bryan
>
> I vote for a Maltese or a Caviler King Charles Spaniel...

We just got the second shelter dog in two months. The black one in these
pics was a $15 shelter dog, and the best dog there ever was. Died recently
of cancer, tho. The one we got right after her is like the white one, just
gray. Her intake picture looked as pitiful as the white one. Going to
bathe her again in a couple of days, and trim her some. Have to wait for a
while because of spaying. She's a loving dog, and they both just come over
and lick our hands like, "Thank you, thank you, thank you." They are
buddies, and just roll around and wrestle all day.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/deserttraveler/

Steve

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

notbob wrote:
> I may be getting a dog. Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
> many spares out there. I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
> having a min poodle. She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
> a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. Plus, the smaller the dog,
> the smaller the doodie/duty.
>
> Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
> Plus, they are potential hunters and such. (Mom's poodle abhors
> water!) Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
> just a goof. Or maybe a whippet. We've got the room, plus I hear
> (Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
> potatoes after their daily vent.
>
> Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.
> re321`
>
> nb
>


IME chihuahuas are neurotic, hyper, loud, nasty little creatures.
I wouldn't own one on a bet. YMMV of course.

gloria p

Kalmia wrote:
> On Apr 30, 6:41 am, notbob > wrote:
>> I may be getting a dog.

>>
>> Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.
>>
>> nb
>
> My vote is for an adult, shelter dog. Rescued greyhounds also make
> wonderful pets, at least the few I've known.

Don't they require a lot of exercise?
>
> Be sure to have him or her 'fixed'.

Absolutely.


gloria p

On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:41:43 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>I may be getting a dog. Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
>many spares out there. I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
>having a min poodle. She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
>a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. Plus, the smaller the dog,
>the smaller the doodie/duty.
>
>Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
>Plus, they are potential hunters and such. (Mom's poodle abhors
>water!) Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
>just a goof. Or maybe a whippet. We've got the room, plus I hear
>(Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
>potatoes after their daily vent.
>
>Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.

Get a cat.

Krypsis wrote:

>
> The worst thing about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is that they aren't
> the brightest dog around. Want something intelligent? Go for a Jack
> Russell Terrier. After you've had a Jack, every other dog seems like a
> dumbo. They need a hell of a lot of stimulation though. They are quite
> full on!


Some of them are described as Jack Russel Terrorists. They can be a
handful.

gloria.p wrote:

> IME chihuahuas are neurotic, hyper, loud, nasty little creatures.
> I wouldn't own one on a bet. YMMV of course.

The first dog bite that ever drew blood on me was a Chihuahua. He had
jumped up on my lap and i was patting it. I thought the noise was a
fart, but it turned out to be his growl. The little ******* sunk his
teeth into my hand.

gloria.p wrote:

> IME chihuahuas are neurotic, hyper, loud, nasty little creatures.
> I wouldn't own one on a bet. YMMV of course.

I TOTALLY agree with you on this. My mom found one that had been
abandoned at one of her well sites and she rescued it. I can't stand
that dog. It hates everyone and everything, barks incessantly. She's
also got a doxie that's adorable. The "devil dog" did let me hold him
last time I was back for a visit. I'm the first person other than my mom
and the vet he's let hold him -- after eight or so years of her owning
him. Maybe he's finally mellowing with age? I still can't stand that
dog. (And yes, she's had him in obedience and socialization classes --
the dog is just totally schizo).

If notbob is looking for a shelter dog, he's likely to find a chihuahua
there. A large city shelter nearby me says that next to pit bulls and
pit bull mixes, the next most dumped/surrendered breeds they have are
the chihuahuas.

Our dog is a rescued Staffordshire Bull Terrier from a kill shelter in
Oakland.

--Lin (rather have one of the bully breeds ANY day over those yappy-ass
rat dogs!)

On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:24:00 -0400, brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:41:43 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>>I may be getting a dog. Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
>>many spares out there. I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
>>having a min poodle. She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
>>a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. Plus, the smaller the dog,
>>the smaller the doodie/duty.
>>
>>Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
>>Plus, they are potential hunters and such. (Mom's poodle abhors
>>water!) Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
>>just a goof. Or maybe a whippet. We've got the room, plus I hear
>>(Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
>>potatoes after their daily vent.
>>
>>Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.
>
>Get a cat.


Why? Because you pooch the dog, and cats scratch?

"gloria.p" > wrote in message
...
> Kalmia wrote:
>> On Apr 30, 6:41 am, notbob > wrote:
>>> I may be getting a dog.
>
>>>
>>> Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.
>>>
>>> nb
>>
>> My vote is for an adult, shelter dog. Rescued greyhounds also make
>> wonderful pets, at least the few I've known.
>
> Don't they require a lot of exercise?

I used to see greyhounds which were "retired" from the dog track in West
Memphis at adoption clinics at PetCo and PetSmart. They were only about
2-3years old. Track dogs don't have a long "career". But they hadn't been
abused, were in excellent health, neutered or spayed. And they were
gorgeous young dogs, well disclipined and very friendly. But yes, they're
used to running so they definitely aren't house pets. They require lots of
room to run because that's what they're used to.

Jill

On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:41:43 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
>Plus, they are potential hunters and such. (Mom's poodle abhors
>water!) Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
>just a goof. Or maybe a whippet. We've got the room, plus I hear
>(Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
>potatoes after their daily vent.
>
>Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.

Poodles are fabulous (my first choice) and they *are* smart... but are
you really prepared? Grooming is a big chore. I don't know anything
about Chihuahuas, but if whippets are like greyhounds - yes, they are
couch potatoes. Which reminds me, there is also greyhound rescue to
peruse.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

notbob wrote:
> I may be getting a dog. Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
> many spares out there. I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
> having a min poodle. She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
> a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. Plus, the smaller the dog,
> the smaller the doodie/duty.
>
> Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
> Plus, they are potential hunters and such. (Mom's poodle abhors
> water!) Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
> just a goof. Or maybe a whippet. We've got the room, plus I hear
> (Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
> potatoes after their daily vent.
>
> Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.

Beware of "high energy" dogs. I have always enjoyed dogs with pep. I
had a few Labs who loved to run and play. Nine years ago I rescued a 5
year old Groenendahl (Belgium Shepherd) who was too much for the family
to handle due to their circumstances. He was a good dog ... still is...
and made a great companion for for our other dog, who was a Shepherd
Bouvier mix. But he is getting old and we were looking for a replacement.

Back in December I rescued another Belgium, a Malinois. High energy
does not begin to describe him. He absolutely has to get out for a good
long run every day and would take of out of control and come back only
when he felt like it. I eventually had to resort to buying a remote
training collar. He is somewhat under control when he is running loose
with that thing on, but without it..... forget it. He is gone for 15-20
minutes. He runs constantly and at high speed the whole time. Luckily,
we have lots of room behind us for him to run.

In the last month he has broken two heavy choke chains and has also
managed to break loose with a (spiked) training collar three times.

He is a dear dog and well behaved in the house.... provided he has had a
good run.

On Apr 30, 9:38*am, Janet Baraclough >
wrote:
> The message >
> from "Nancy Young" > contains these words:
>
> > I love terriers, but it takes a certain owner to handle them, especially
> > Jack Russells. *They aren't nicknamed Jerk Russells for nothing.
>
> * :-) * I've heard them aptly *referred to as Jack Russell terrorists.
>
> * Janet

my j j, also known as the "world famous jack russell terrorist" had
his moments. he was 15 1/2 when he mad his last trip to the vet in
january. we fought all of the time! he hated the squirt bottle and i
had to use it on him, occasionally, up to the end. but i still miss
the little psycho..

i now have fatty tabby catty, the 20 +/- maine coon cat & ms tabby ann
about 5 lbs who was a feral rescue.

harriet & critters

Janet Baraclough wrote:
> The message >
> from "Nancy Young" > contains these words:
>
>
>> I love terriers, but it takes a certain owner to handle them,
>> especially Jack Russells. They aren't nicknamed Jerk Russells for
>> nothing.
>
> :-) I've heard them aptly referred to as Jack Russell terrorists.

Heh, I've heard that, too.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> Janet Baraclough wrote:
>> The message >
>> from "Nancy Young" > contains these words:
>>
>>
>>> I love terriers, but it takes a certain owner to handle them,
>>> especially Jack Russells. They aren't nicknamed Jerk Russells for
>>> nothing.
>>
>> :-) I've heard them aptly referred to as Jack Russell terrorists.
>
> Heh, I've heard that, too.
> nancy


There was one who lived behind us and he got through the fence one time and
immediately started fighting with my dachshund. I was trying to get my dog
inside and the little 'terrorist' would grab my pant leg with his very long
teeth. The only thing that would make him turn loose was me talking in a
high voice and saying silly stuff like Lucky (his name) what are you doing.
He would turn loose but latch on again. His owner was chasing him. It was
bedlam. They finally got him back home. He truly was a vicious little thing
but his owners loved him.

On Apr 30, 2:40*pm, "Phyllis Stone" > wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Janet Baraclough wrote:
> >> The message >
> >> from "Nancy Young" > contains these words:
>
> >>> I love terriers, but it takes a certain owner to handle them,
> >>> especially Jack Russells. *They aren't nicknamed Jerk Russells for
> >>> nothing.
>
> >> *:-) * I've heard them aptly *referred to as Jack Russell terrorists.
>
> > Heh, I've heard that, too.
> > nancy
>
> There was one who lived behind us and he got through the fence one time and
> immediately *started fighting with my dachshund. *I was trying to get my dog
> inside and the little 'terrorist' would grab my pant leg with his very long
> teeth. The only thing that would make him turn loose was me talking in a
> high voice and saying silly stuff like Lucky (his name) what are you doing.
> He would turn loose but latch on again. His owner was chasing him. It was
> bedlam. *They finally got him back home. He truly was a vicious little thing
> but his owners loved him.

==
If you live in a city, I would suggest a nice stuffed toy dog...there
are lots on the market for less than $20.00. They don't bark or attack
other dogs, they don't poop where people have to walk and they have a
nice calm attitude. The breed doesn't matter although cocker spaniels
or terriers are good choices.
==

Phyllis wrote on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:40:07 -0500:


> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Janet Baraclough wrote:
>>> The message >
>>> from "Nancy Young" > contains these words:
>>>
>>>> I love terriers, but it takes a certain owner to handle
>>>> them, especially Jack Russells. They aren't nicknamed Jerk
>>>> Russells for nothing.
>>>
>>> :-) I've heard them aptly referred to as Jack Russell
>>> terrorists.
>>
>> Heh, I've heard that, too.
>> nancy

I've heard that one solution to invasive cats in your yard is to get a
Jack Russel. Like most terriers, I don't think they are very bright but
training is possible.

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

jmcquown wrote:

> I used to see greyhounds which were "retired" from the dog track in West
> Memphis at adoption clinics at PetCo and PetSmart.

I have seen a bunch of greyhound rescues around town. I wonder if I
could arrange a race between them and my Malinois. This guy is the
fastest dog I have ever seen.

On Sat, 01 May 2010 00:57:13 +1000, Krypsis >
wrote:

>On 30/04/2010 11:34 PM, notbob wrote:
>> On 2010-04-30, > wrote:
>>
>>> I vote [...] a Caviler King Charles Spaniel...
>>
>> Now that's one I never heard of, despite being a dog show watcher.
>> Had to look it up. Looks like it might have too many health issues,
>> but an otherwise nice looking dog.
>>
>> nb
>
>The worst thing about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is that they aren't
>the brightest dog around. Want something intelligent? Go for a Jack
>Russell Terrier. After you've had a Jack, every other dog seems like a
>dumbo. They need a hell of a lot of stimulation though. They are quite
>full on!
>
>Krypsis
>
Terriers have their own issues. They are meant to pursue and often
catch. It is the only (mixed) breed I was not successful with. They
can be hard-wired and the oddest thing can re-wire them. you have to
be on your toes with a terrier. You want a laid back dog? get a
labrador. Or a golden retriever or a mix of those in a mixed breed
from the shelter. A shelter dog is usually thankful forever.

aloha,
Cea

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> "gloria.p" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Kalmia wrote:

> >> My vote is for an adult, shelter dog. Rescued greyhounds also make
> >> wonderful pets, at least the few I've known.
> >
> > Don't they require a lot of exercise?
>
> I used to see greyhounds which were "retired" from the dog track in West
> Memphis at adoption clinics at PetCo and PetSmart. They were only about
> 2-3years old. Track dogs don't have a long "career". But they hadn't been
> abused, were in excellent health, neutered or spayed. And they were
> gorgeous young dogs, well disclipined and very friendly. But yes, they're
> used to running so they definitely aren't house pets. They require lots of
> room to run because that's what they're used to.

I'm going to visit my sister next week, for a couple of weeks. She has
been very active in greyhound rescue for many years. She currently has
four rescued greyhound racing dogs, although she usually has six. They
are certainly house pets, and are often referred to as "couch potatoes".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhound

'Despite the greyhounds reputation for being fast racing dogs and being
very athletic, they don't need much exercise as they are bred as
sprinters. They are typically quiet and gentle when they are not racing.
They are ideal for families with young children, if a child is taught to
property treat a greyhound a greyhound can live in a home with children.
Greyhounds have a sensitive nature, and gentle commands work best. They
are ideal apartment dogs as they do not needs lots of space and they
sleep a lot. Hence the nickname "couch potato".'

My sister has a large fenced yard, and they do love to run. However,
after a few minutes, they are ready to rest.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

gloria.p wrote:
> notbob wrote:
>> I may be getting a dog. Hopefully from a shelter, there being way too
>> many spares out there. I'd like to get a smaller dog, we already
>> having a min poodle. She's a bitch (literally! -mom's dog) and I want
>> a male to ...er... humble her just a bit. Plus, the smaller the dog,
>> the smaller the doodie/duty.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm actually now partial to poodles, they being so dang smart.
>> Plus, they are potential hunters and such. (Mom's poodle abhors
>> water!) Another thought is a chihuahua, if for no other reason than
>> just a goof. Or maybe a whippet. We've got the room, plus I hear
>> (Dogs 101) they make great house dogs, being natural born couch
>> potatoes after their daily vent.
>> Anyway, what say ye? I'm open to suggestions.
>> re321`
>>
>> nb
>>
>
>
> IME chihuahuas are neurotic, hyper, loud, nasty little creatures.
> I wouldn't own one on a bet. YMMV of course.
>
> gloria p
The cat likes them
says they taste like chicken

In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:


> I have seen a bunch of greyhound rescues around town. I wonder if I
> could arrange a race between them and my Malinois. This guy is the
> fastest dog I have ever seen.

Might be kind of interesting. I did a little Google searching, and I've
heard some things, and greyhounds are generally considered the fastest
common breed, at about 45mph tops.

I went to a greyhound picnic last year (and no, we didn't eat any). It
was at a small fairgrounds, and for a US$1 donation, they would time
your dog with a radar gun. It was a completely enclosed space, which is
important, because once a greyhound starts running, it doesn't stop
until it's done. It doesn't care about cars, obstacles or cliffs. Once
it is done running, it's lost. About half the dogs either refused to
run, or ran the wrong direction.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

On 1/05/2010 10:20 AM, pure kona wrote:
> On Sat, 01 May 2010 00:57:13 +1000, >
> wrote:
>
>> On 30/04/2010 11:34 PM, notbob wrote:
>>> On 2010-04-30, > wrote:
>>>
>>>> I vote [...] a Caviler King Charles Spaniel...
>>>
>>> Now that's one I never heard of, despite being a dog show watcher.
>>> Had to look it up. Looks like it might have too many health issues,
>>> but an otherwise nice looking dog.
>>>
>>> nb
>>
>> The worst thing about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is that they aren't
>> the brightest dog around. Want something intelligent? Go for a Jack
>> Russell Terrier. After you've had a Jack, every other dog seems like a
>> dumbo. They need a hell of a lot of stimulation though. They are quite
>> full on!
>>
>> Krypsis
>>
> Terriers have their own issues. They are meant to pursue and often
> catch.

Yes, they were bred exclusively for that purpose. There are a number of
different types of Jack Russell. We have a smooth coat English Jack bred
for fox hunting. Ours has longer legs so that he can keep up with the
pack. The Irish Jacks are shorter in the legs and are more suited to
ratting.
It is because of their breeding that they are intelligent and, need I
say it, hyperactive. They need someone who can keep them stimulated all
the time. Since I retired 2 years back I am able to spend a lot more
time with our Jack.

> It is the only (mixed) breed I was not successful with. They
> can be hard-wired and the oddest thing can re-wire them. you have to
> be on your toes with a terrier.

The only issue we have with our Jack is his tendency to hunt. That
tendency is definitely hard wired! Any ideas on how to rewire that? At
least he keeps our back yard clear of those yowling cats.

> You want a laid back dog? get a
> labrador. Or a golden retriever or a mix of those in a mixed breed
> from the shelter.

I've had laid back dogs in the past. No thanks, I prefer active and
intelligent.

A shelter dog is usually thankful forever.

That along with their feast or famine mentality. They will scoff any
food down instantly the moment it is placed in front of them. Once
they've sampled hunger, they don't waste an opportunity to eat.
>
> aloha,
> Cea

Krypsis

On May 1, 2:06*pm, Krypsis > wrote:

> * A shelter dog is usually thankful forever.
>
> That along with their feast or famine mentality. They will scoff any
> food down instantly the moment it is placed in front of them. Once
> they've sampled hunger, they don't waste an opportunity to eat.

> Krypsis-


****** I've got a fabulous pet and I call him the Krypto Kid or Krypto
for short.

I call him and he comes running whinging, whining foaming about the
mouth and chaffing at the bit.
I give him a doggy bikkie and a rub around the ears and he's a happy
old dog.

Roll over Krypto.......................... ;-)

Dan Abel wrote:

> commands work best. They are ideal apartment dogs as they do not
> needs lots of space and they sleep a lot. Hence the nickname "couch
> potato".'

Years ago I was on jury duty and met two women who'd also just
met on jury duty. Strangely enough, they were both involved in
greyhound rescue. How they found each other in that sea of
people, who knows. Very nice ladies.

I got a kick out of their description of living with lumps of greyhounds
all over their livingroom. Seems they like to hang out with their
people and just sit around. Big mounds of dog watching tv with
them.

nancy

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
. com...
> Krypsis wrote:
>
>>
>> The worst thing about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is that they aren't
>> the brightest dog around. Want something intelligent? Go for a Jack
>> Russell Terrier. After you've had a Jack, every other dog seems like a
>> dumbo. They need a hell of a lot of stimulation though. They are quite
>> full on!
>
>
> Some of them are described as Jack Russel Terrorists. They can be a
> handful.



I remember some years back at an art show a woman brought her bitch who had
a litter of 8 week old Jack Russels. This was in Davenport, IA. She wasn't
selling the pups, simply had them there with their mother because they
couldn't be trusted to be at home alone. LOL

A couple came by and fell in love with two of the puppies. They convinced
her to sell them. I ran into them playing with the pups in the park. The
puppies were exhuberantly attacking brown walnuts that had fallen from the
trees and generally being very fiesty. (They were adorable!) The couple
set off down the street carrying the pups, saying, "I think I saw a pet shop
down there. Let's get them collars and leashes!" And I remember thinking,
OMG. They had no idea what they'd just gotten themselves into. Jack
Russels can be trained (think TV show 'Frasier'). But in general terms they
bounce off the walls. Hence the nickname

Jill

"Dan Abel" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "jmcquown" > wrote:
>
>> "gloria.p" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Kalmia wrote:
>
>> >> My vote is for an adult, shelter dog. Rescued greyhounds also make
>> >> wonderful pets, at least the few I've known.
>> >
>> > Don't they require a lot of exercise?
>>
>> I used to see greyhounds which were "retired" from the dog track in West
>> Memphis at adoption clinics at PetCo and PetSmart. They were only about
>> 2-3years old. Track dogs don't have a long "career". But they hadn't
>> been
>> abused, were in excellent health, neutered or spayed. And they were
>> gorgeous young dogs, well disclipined and very friendly. But yes,
>> they're
>> used to running so they definitely aren't house pets. They require lots
>> of
>> room to run because that's what they're used to.
>
> I'm going to visit my sister next week, for a couple of weeks. She has
> been very active in greyhound rescue for many years. She currently has
> four rescued greyhound racing dogs, although she usually has six. They
> are certainly house pets, and are often referred to as "couch potatoes".
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhound
>
> 'Despite the greyhounds reputation for being fast racing dogs and being
> very athletic, they don't need much exercise as they are bred as
> sprinters. They are typically quiet and gentle when they are not racing.
> They are ideal for families with young children, if a child is taught to
> property treat a greyhound a greyhound can live in a home with children.
> Greyhounds have a sensitive nature, and gentle commands work best. They
> are ideal apartment dogs as they do not needs lots of space and they
> sleep a lot. Hence the nickname "couch potato".'
>
> My sister has a large fenced yard, and they do love to run. However,
> after a few minutes, they are ready to rest.
>
> --
> Dan Abel
> Petaluma, California USA
>



I was merely quoting what I was told by the adoption people, Dan. They said
greyhounds needed room to run. I wasn't going to adopt a greyhound, much as
I would have liked to, because I lived in an apartment. I don't think it's
fair to keep medium to large dogs cooped up in an apartment, even if they
are "couch potatoes"

Jill