Dog for a friend....
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hawk
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Hi RamonaAnne,
Thanks for the compliment about my pups! They (Berners) are wonderful!!!
A quick check of PWD show that males avg 42-60 lbs and the females 35-50lbs
Here is a link to a website. http://www.pwdca.org/slideshow/
Be forwarned that this link will take you directly to a page with pictures of PUPPIES! They are adoable! Lot's of info on this site. There are also numerous PWD rescue organizations....
Thanks for the compliment about my pups! They (Berners) are wonderful!!!
A quick check of PWD show that males avg 42-60 lbs and the females 35-50lbs
Here is a link to a website. http://www.pwdca.org/slideshow/
Be forwarned that this link will take you directly to a page with pictures of PUPPIES! They are adoable! Lot's of info on this site. There are also numerous PWD rescue organizations....
RamonaAnne
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Apparently she took the breed selector test again and came up with 56 choices...She doesn't know how to send her results to me....I'm thinking I might just sit down with them at their house and go over some of this stuff....
I do know that I intend to do a bit of research on some of the breeds she might mention to me...It's cool, because it will be a learning experience for them and for myself!!...
Thanks everyone for the great input so far!!...
I do know that I intend to do a bit of research on some of the breeds she might mention to me...It's cool, because it will be a learning experience for them and for myself!!...
Thanks everyone for the great input so far!!...
RamonaAnne
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Great idea!! Thanks!!
RamonaAnne
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Not unless I get one first!...ha ha ha!!...How about a Newf Stuffie
Pastor Jim promised me they wouldn't get a Newfie before I was able to get one...Real or otherwise!...
RamonaAnne
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Most of the shelters around here are no-kill...
I am really trying to get them to get a shelter dog or to go with a breed rescue...Because as we all know, there are WAY too many dogs out there waiting for forever families!!...And we also know that good breeders (and breed rescue people!!) will make sure their dogs go to forever families right from the start!!!...
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Have I mentioned how awesome I think you all are?...becuase I I haven't yet, I really do think y'all are great...
Thank you again, all of you, for your insight, input, and wisdom...
-Ramona Anne
RamonaAnne
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You're welcome! I loved D.C. and Penny, the two Berners that my brother and his lady friend had...I was little when they had them, but that would always be my most favorite part of Christmas and Thanksgiving -- having the dogs around!!...
Thanks for the info on the dogs...Before I click that link, though...How long might it take to load with my extremely s-l-o-w dial up internet?... I love living in northern New Hampshire, except when it comes to the internet service...that's the only thing I wish could be different about where I live...
Happy tails,
-Ramona Anne
RamonaAnne
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Hello again, everyone...
I have been trying to come up with some questions for myself (or for them!) to ask when they talk to the shelters....
Here's what I've got so far...
"They need a dog that won’t eat their rabbit, Sophie.
Do you allow “home trials”?
What’s the adoption fee?
What are your hours of operation?
Do you have a return policy?
What follow up is provided?
Do you require home visits?
Do you require adoption applications?
What are your other requirements?"
Can you think of anything else?...
I totally forgot about Sophie when I started this process...that might complicate things a bit...
We'll just have to see what happens...
I can't wait for Spring and the ground to thaw so I can help Pastor Jim put a fence up for their dog!...
I was at Tractor Supply Company tonight getting some cat food for Nina and some things for Judah (my rabbit) and I was looking at dog bowls and collars and leashes and I wanted SO badly to get some for the dog that they'll eventually get...
I might throw a "doggie shower" for them when the time comes...
I think I'm more excited about their dog than the kids are, at this point!!....
Have a great weekend everyone,
-Ramona Anne
I have been trying to come up with some questions for myself (or for them!) to ask when they talk to the shelters....
Here's what I've got so far...
"They need a dog that won’t eat their rabbit, Sophie.
Do you allow “home trials”?
What’s the adoption fee?
What are your hours of operation?
Do you have a return policy?
What follow up is provided?
Do you require home visits?
Do you require adoption applications?
What are your other requirements?"
Can you think of anything else?...
I totally forgot about Sophie when I started this process...that might complicate things a bit...
We'll just have to see what happens...
I can't wait for Spring and the ground to thaw so I can help Pastor Jim put a fence up for their dog!...
I was at Tractor Supply Company tonight getting some cat food for Nina and some things for Judah (my rabbit) and I was looking at dog bowls and collars and leashes and I wanted SO badly to get some for the dog that they'll eventually get...
I might throw a "doggie shower" for them when the time comes...
I think I'm more excited about their dog than the kids are, at this point!!....
Have a great weekend everyone,
-Ramona Anne
RamonaAnne
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Hi again everyone!!
I'm having dinner with my pastor's family tomorrow to go over the ideal dog for them...It *has* to be hypo allergenic...(I think I may have mentioned that before...) and smaller than a cocker spaniel...
I've come up with certain things to ask them...
How old or young they want the dog to be...
How often do they want to take it to the groomers?
Have they picked out a vet?
Will the dog live primarily indoors or out?
Will you let the dog get on the furniture?
High high are you beds and other furniture that the dog might jump down off of?
...
I do know they intend to put in an underground invisible fence for the dog...
Can you guys think of anything else?...
I'm excited to finally be at this point with them...
They decided against a shih tzu...and don't want to get a poodle...
Bichon is still on the list...
So is Maltese Terrier...
What about a Carin Terrier..does anyone here know much about them?....
Thanks in advance for your input,
-Ramona Anne
I'm having dinner with my pastor's family tomorrow to go over the ideal dog for them...It *has* to be hypo allergenic...(I think I may have mentioned that before...) and smaller than a cocker spaniel...
I've come up with certain things to ask them...
How old or young they want the dog to be...
How often do they want to take it to the groomers?
Have they picked out a vet?
Will the dog live primarily indoors or out?
Will you let the dog get on the furniture?
High high are you beds and other furniture that the dog might jump down off of?
...
I do know they intend to put in an underground invisible fence for the dog...
Can you guys think of anything else?...
I'm excited to finally be at this point with them...
They decided against a shih tzu...and don't want to get a poodle...
Bichon is still on the list...
So is Maltese Terrier...
What about a Carin Terrier..does anyone here know much about them?....
Thanks in advance for your input,
-Ramona Anne
YorkvilleNewfie
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One thing: I would suggest letting them know that there is no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog. Smaller dogs that shed very little are better for allergy sufferers. It also will reduce allergic reactions if a dog is bathed more frequently than not. But they may not know that all dogs have dander and because of this fact, all breeds of dog can trigger allergies in the people that have them, just some less so than others...
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YorkvilleNewfie
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As for the Cairn Terrier; terriers dig, dig, dig! And then they dig some more. They also have a lot of energy and a lot of attitude! They're great dogs if you're the right kind of owner...
NessaM
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What about a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
They don't shed, and they're labeled "hypoallergenic" though I'm with Kristen - there's no such thing as a TOTALLY hypoallergenic dog...
Here's the Wheaten Club of America's Buyer Guide:
http://scwtca.org/buyer/index.htm
and their Breeder List:
http://scwtca.org/breeders.htm
I've met one Cairn and he was an energetic little digger, as advertised above.
They don't shed, and they're labeled "hypoallergenic" though I'm with Kristen - there's no such thing as a TOTALLY hypoallergenic dog...
Here's the Wheaten Club of America's Buyer Guide:
http://scwtca.org/buyer/index.htm
and their Breeder List:
http://scwtca.org/breeders.htm
I've met one Cairn and he was an energetic little digger, as advertised above.
RiverTheNewf
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My beloved childhood dog, Kodi, that I had from age 5 to 21, was mostly soft-coated wheaton. She was an angel of patience and had a lovely disposition. We kept her coat clipped fairly short (with a mohawk on her head dyed red-don't ask). She didn't dig, but she did run. Please let us know where this all goes; I was just wondering about the outcome the other day.
newfx's2
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I have 3 Cairn Terriers and 1 Westie. All three Cairns have different personalities. The oldest is the most independent, but turns into a big baby when it rains and insists on being held. The middle one loves to destuff toys and will bark at the slightest sound. The youngest one is perfect! She's everything you'd want in a dog. I like the fact that they don't shed. You can handstrip them, but I prefer using the Mars Coat King to pull the dead hair out. We got our first Cairn when our daughter was five, so she has grown up w/ them. They were very tolerant of her dressing them up, playing school w/ them and training them. I found them very easy to train.
My little Westie is a total lap dog. He loves nothing better than to be in your arms. He is a mama's boy. I do have to pay to have him groomed.
My three are not diggers, never have been and they're 5, 7 & 9. When in the yard, two of them would rather hunt for lizards than dig. Wish I could say the same for my lab, Kodiak and Aurora. My three Cairns are all so different. Only the oldest has attitude and that's more of being alpha to the big dogs. I tend to see them as a dog w/ alot of personality. They love life! They seem to be on a "happy pill" and are alot of fun. They love to play, and they love to play fetch.
sara722003
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My 1st thought was the same as the others, King Cav. Wheaten's might be good, but the ones I've known are still 'terrier' excitable....(but I am partial to them). Consider a Havenese. I've got good friends who swear by them. They love my Newfies but don't want to go the hair-slobber-brush out life, and Hav's can be trimmed very short (no care) or you can deal with making-them-darling by growing out the hair and keeping it groomed. Lots of options, and they are sweet dogs.
Kay
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Do they have a fenced backyard? Is she willing to frequently exercise the dog? My parents thought a Golden was the perfect dog for our family and it was a terrible match. We didn't have a fenced backyard and my parents weren't the type to walk the dog twice a day. Baby Goldens, while adorable, are high energy and may not be a good fit.
I would suggest potentially an older shelter dog. There are scads of very nice dogs in shelters. Someone mentioned dogs that are trained by prisoners. In our area, we have an organization like this. The idea is that the prisoners are training dogs with the goal of making them into assistance or guide dogs. As you can imagine, most don't pass the program, but as an adopter, you're taking home a pretty well-trained dog already. It's a fantastic program and I know people who have adopted with a lot of success.
Poodles are also a good option. Did you know that Poodles are commonly used hunting dogs in other countries? (New Zealand comes to mind.) I'm not talking about Princess who wears bows in her hair, but a proper full-sized poodle.
I second everyone else's opinion that a Jack Russell is not a good choice for this family. She really needs to do her homework to begin to understand the breeds out there, because that can come into play with a mixed or pure breed selection of course.
Kay
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You are still saving a life by adopting from a no-kill shelter. Either directly (I know ours pulls from kill shelters when they have room) or indirectly (they can't take in more dogs, thus saving them from the kill shelters, if they don't have room).
We used to volunteer as dog walkers at our local no-kill shelter. It's a great way to become more familiar with dogs and to understand what might work best for your family. Plus, they need all the help socializing the animals they can get! Another bonus is that, as a volunteer, you have additional background on how a particular dog seems to be doing and can also see the new dogs earlier than anyone else. Do you know the restraint it took for me not to bring several home?
Just a thought - would they be interested in doing something like that? As a bonus it would get them more comfortable with dogs before they have one themselves.