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Post by B_31 on Jan 6, 2012 23:46:51 GMT
We are getting a puppy in June time (after ive finished uni so will have 3 months to train a dog before i go do masters)... we already have a spaniel x collie who is basically the temprament of a greyhound (shes SO laid back its unreal)... she does have her manic moments but would defo need a "chilled" breed....
I want to buy off a breeder (pup must be KC reg etc) as i want to show him eventually (and must be a dog not a bi1ch)! I know with litters it may be all girls but thats a chance im willing to take!
Top of the list at the moment are miniature schnauzers....
That size of dog no bigger......... any suggestions??
no collies, staffies, anything bigger :0
suggest away!?
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Post by jeanslater on Jan 7, 2012 8:08:11 GMT
I used to breed miniature schnauzers, they are a lovely breed but do need regular trimming or hand stripping if you are going to show , pretty time consuming, and in the show ring you know that turnout is a huge part, as is texture of coat - good luck
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Post by Milliesmum on Jan 7, 2012 11:09:53 GMT
Temperament wise my c0ckerpoo is second to none, obviously wouldn't be showable though.
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Post by B_31 on Jan 7, 2012 11:26:40 GMT
thanks both  nothing again crossbreeds (i have a spaniel xcollie who i adore), but really want a pedigree for the showing aspect as well as my spaniel x collie has hip displasia.... i know health tests cannot elminate this but they can reduce the chances of breeding from bad parents. (coming from someone with a bill around £3000 and 2.5 year stint back and too to leahurst lol! thanks for the replies so far Italian greyhounds would be on the list if it wasnt for the price tag that comes with them... ! Upto around £700-750 i think is reasonable...? |
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Post by shellywell on Jan 7, 2012 21:13:30 GMT
Ohhhh, new puppy, how exciting though I think that you are mad having one just before you go and do a masters, especially as the pup will be about 5 months old when you start it (the ideal age for training). That said, how exciting, I love puppies, our hound puppy arrived last night for his "walking", he's lemon and white, stank to high heavens but didn't care, he's terrorised the cat, been put in his place by the terriers and walked the walk with the 10 sheepdogs. Anyway though, back to you - What about a Cocker Spaniel or a Spitz breed? Think they come in a variety of sizes and I'm sure you'd find one to suit. Or, if you want to show, and you're competitive  how about having a think about what type of class you want to be in and what other dogs you want to be up against, hound, toy, agility, pastoral (and now I am stuck for other categories) and research what breeds are in each class, and then decide? If you want a dog, pressumably you won't castrate him, so you really need to go to a well known AND RESPECTED breeder and buy the best you can. Good luck and keep us informed! |
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Post by B_31 on Jan 7, 2012 21:50:52 GMT
thanks shellywell... I bought a horse in my 2nd year of uni... im doing ok lol  we already have a spaniel x collie dog (whos mine) and i have time to walk her/train her etc By the time I can (or mum if dog gets nicked lol), do agility i will have done masters (just to clear that up in case anyones thinking im nuts)! Have more or less decided on a shetland sheepdog - to do some showing with, and agility when old enough(if wanted) But im still opn to suggestions as its not a definate... I have contacted some breeders tho (KC reg)! I wont be buying into any stupid names (labradoodle etc), nor non reg'd dogs (KC only) Thank you for the advice about showing - really brilliant idea |
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Post by amumwithapony on Jan 10, 2012 17:49:22 GMT
What about a whippet? I'm biased as have a 9 month old bit*h puppy who is lovely. A bit bonkers but lovely all the same. Not much coat, not too big to be a house dog, not too small as to be a 'silly' dog (oh's words not mine), fun and playful when you want her to be but also lovely and chilled out and cuddly when the sofa is warm and cosy.
The only drawback to her is she is a terrible thief. If you leave anything lying around or your handbag unfastened she will have it LOL. But at least she encourages us to be tidy.
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Post by greasedweasel on Jan 10, 2012 17:59:13 GMT
I was going to say Whippet as well and yes, ours steal too!!
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Post by Sam on Jan 14, 2012 8:49:30 GMT
Got some 3/4 whippet x collie pups, they'll probably steal as well but will use a mask to try and hide who they are as with the collie bit they are a little bit more intelligent than a pure whip lol
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how about having a think about what type of class you want to be in and what other dogs you want to be up against, hound, toy, agility, pastoral (and now I am stuck for other categories) and research what breeds are in each class, and then decide? If you want a dog, pressumably you won't castrate him, so you really need to go to a well known AND RESPECTED breeder and buy the best you can.
