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We lost our 10 year old staffy in jan this year and my husbands 11 month asking for another one has finally paid off, but which one, or two (i want them to have company). Mollys passing really upset me which is why i am only just ready for another two but while i loved her to bits i dont think i want a dog that was as big as her, she needed a lot of exercise etc etc and bless her she was a fat little buggar in the end. Oh but with such a personality, i swear she did not think she was a dog but was human, mostly my fault anyway:rofl:

so, anyone got any of the following which they would care to give me a grounded view of?

Bassett Hound (our current favo)

Bishon Frese

Beagle

Sharpe

Cheers to you dog lovers in advance, i am looking for grooming, walking, chewing etc.... I know it may seem scientific but i just want to be able to give the best home possible!
 
Bassett Hound (our current favo)
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Fun, sweet need exercize to keep from getting tubby

Bishon Frese
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Good temperment, won't shed, pretty small

Beagle
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Great family dogs but Ted is right about their energy. They calm with age

Sharpe
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About ten years ago we had an outburst of these pups in the states;they were very popular. I've never owned one, but I've heard they have a tendancy to bite. You know every dog is unique and you never know what you're going to get as far as personality goes.
What about a mix of all of the above from the shelter?
I can't imagine what this mix would look like though?
 
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Bassetts - lovable, have to make them exercise for fitness, great personalities
Bishons - lap dog, can be yappy (annoyingly), groom, groom, groom
Beagle - can be loud and obnoxious - love being out doors - need to be leashed or they'll follow their noses - if parents are quiet usually the pups are too. Get a "home beagle" not a hunting one
Sharpei's are very, very, very protective of their families. And they do get big and muscular and lose their wrinkles (the cutest part about the puppies) and here, some insurance companies are not insuring homes with them (as well as Dobermans, Rotties, Pit Bulls)
 
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Palms -

I'm sorry for your loss, too. Wonderful to hear you & your husband are ready to bring in some more "children."

Ditto on what everyone says about beagles. I also have two friends with Bishons and they were both very difficult to house break - but they sure are cute. :)

Our daughter really wants a dog and we've been waiting until she was old enough to show responsibility in its care. She's 11 now and about ready, but we can't agree on a breed.

With a pond, we can't have a water dog or the chasing after him/her will kill us. We like big dogs but hate fur messes... and little, yippy dogs are my least favorite... plus we have coyotes in the canyon behind our house. Until we can all agree, we remain proud parents of a dozen large koi.
 
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Wow, thanks so much for all of your responses. I would love to get a rescue dog really but with all the dog attacks lately i really want to know a bit about the breed as i have children and do have babies visiting. I know you cant guarantee but i like to hedge my bets a little.

I love the bishon because they are like teddy bears and so cute, we have always loved big dogs but just think with our lifestyle at the moment we could not give them the big runs that they deserve.

I think we may go for a couple of bassetts after Christmas, they are quite expensive so will have to just wait a few weeks

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, i really appreciate it.
 
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Palms -

I'm sorry for your loss, too. Wonderful to hear you & your husband are ready to bring in some more "children."

Ditto on what everyone says about beagles. I also have two friends with Bishons and they were both very difficult to house break - but they sure are cute. :)

Our daughter really wants a dog and we've been waiting until she was old enough to show responsibility in its care. She's 11 now and about ready, but we can't agree on a breed.

With a pond, we can't have a water dog or the chasing after him/her will kill us. We like big dogs but hate fur messes... and little, yippy dogs are my least favorite... plus we have coyotes in the canyon behind our house. Until we can all agree, we remain proud parents of a dozen large koi.
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Thanks Cathy, btw, my hubby would love a pond with koi but with the kids we cant...

Its took me ages to come round to the idea as i really did not want to be upset again like i was but you gotta have the bad times to have had the good i suppose!! Hope you agree soon on which you want.
 
Palms -

Check into bassetts a little more - I've met a half-dozen or so, and after patting them, my hand always smells awful! I have a feeling that it's just the tendency of the breed.

Can I ask you to keep your fingers crossed for me? I've had Great Danes for 16-17 years. We JUST bred our girl this week (once on Monday, once on Wednesday) to this big, handsome boy...

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I hope hope hope the breeding takes!! If so, puppies will be due February 2nd or so - an early Valentine for me!

Valerie in NH
 
What ever dog you get walk it a lot.

I am always amazed when I see people walking their dogs and I swear I can see a smile on the dogs face!

They just love going for walks, it could be the same route over, and over and over again and they are ready to go 24/7.

I have three Aussies and that is probably two too many. They are very active, they shed like crazy. But what the heck.

Good luck.

Doug
 
What Doug said... walking is mandatory for all dogs, big or small. It keeps them and you healthy. :)

Bassetts are re-emerging here and they are lovely... but apparently are prone to back and hip problems (because of their length). They love the off-leash park here.

My brother has a Sh i t zu... the cutest and most incredible personality. He doesn't shed, he doesn't yap and he loooooves to walk and run (in the dog park).

Me, I love them all, however I'm a rescue kind of person. Either way, they require lots of exercise.

V
 
Oh our Molly got loads of excerise btw, me and my hubby have been dog fans all our lives and they would definately get walked but i know from experience that big dogs imo need far more than smaller ones which is why i am leaning more towards a smaller breed. Hope it did not come accross that i want a lounge dog, not a chance but dont ever want to feel like we are not giving them what they need.

VJD, thanks for the tip on the smelliness, i will be sure to check that out. And so much good luck for the potential birth of the puppies. Their dad is MASSIVE!! and lovely...
 
I would vote for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Look at the breed if you have not heard of them before. I have had them since the early 90's. They are a big dog in a small package. They do shed, that is a drawback.
lisa
 
Val... absolutely stunning. :)

V
 
CHR said:
Palms -

I'm sorry for your loss, too. Wonderful to hear you & your husband are ready to bring in some more "children."

Ditto on what everyone says about beagles. I also have two friends with Bishons and they were both very difficult to house break - but they sure are cute. :)

Our daughter really wants a dog and we've been waiting until she was old enough to show responsibility in its care. She's 11 now and about ready, but we can't agree on a breed.

With a pond, we can't have a water dog or the chasing after him/her will kill us. We like big dogs but hate fur messes... and little, yippy dogs are my least favorite... plus we have coyotes in the canyon behind our house. Until we can all agree, we remain proud parents of a dozen large koi.
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Hi Cathy, I see you're in the "market" for a big dog with no fur mess. Why not try a Standard Poodle? They are non shedding (although they'll need to go to the groomers, but Oh, it's soooo worth it!), great with kids, very smart and obedient, not yappy, a true large dog (they aren't foofy) but with the elegance of a poodle. They are great dogs and are consistantly chosen as one of the best family breeds. You don't need to get them groomed all puffy like the show dogs. They can be trimmed down short with clean shaven face and feet. Very clean and don't have a "doggy" smell when groomed reasonably.

California has some fabulous Standard Poodle breeders with good reps that do genetic testing to avoid inherited diseases. A Standard Poodle is the way to go!
 
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