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Post by gillwales on Aug 10, 2012 19:16:59 GMT
I have a couple of friends that bred pugs, they are cute little characters but very snuffly and seem to get short of breath very easily. I have had both Labradors and a cocker spaniel all were lovely dogs, good with children cats and ponies, if you dont want a big dog I would recommend a spaniel, mine was the sweetest natured companion you could wish for and never a days sickness until right at the end
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Post by pipkin1 on Aug 10, 2012 21:20:59 GMT
Have to reply to this post again, everyone has different experiences with different breeds. I have pugs the most adorable family pet "with no problems" ive had, yet somee unlucky person out there will!!! they cant cope with heat! but hey! wheres our summers? when its hot i have a big fish box of water which they"dunk" in. Like gillwales i love spaniels with a passion but dont have the time to spend walking and feeding thier passsion for rumaging and running. Wish i did. So pugs suit my family at the moment, You have to decide what dog you want on the lifestyle you got and can give them, If your sporty and walk a lot spaniels are ideal but dont expect a pug to jog along side you, they would rather be carried or like mine sit in the basket of your bike. As for x breeds they are all new and they will also have problems, some we are not familiar with yet. Cavachons for example are advertised as being ideal for asthma sufferers but how many in the litter will be? not all of them have the unsheading coat, perhps 2 out of a litter of 6. X breeds can also carry a bad gene from both sides. So its up to the individual and their lifestyle and what you can afford.
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Post by sarahp on Aug 10, 2012 21:42:24 GMT
We used to have c0cker spaniels and I love them too. Currently we seem to be into sighthounds - they will happily kip on the sofa all day and don't need much exercise. As said - suit your choice of dog to your lifestyle.
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