Thinking of getting a dog.

[Raggamuffin]

I'm attracted to dog breeds that wouldn't be a good fit for me.

Heh, sounds like my choice in women.

Also, this breed is banned in UK. He's a good boi, but the powers that be says he's a bad boi.

Ed

 

[Luca]

I'm attracted to dog breeds that wouldn't be a good fit for me.

Heh, sounds like my choice in women.

Also, this breed is banned in UK. He's a good boi, but the powers that be says he's a bad boi.

Ed

That’s the breed of dog I have!!! I have 3 Dogo Argentinos. Mine have no aggression in them at all and I’m so sad that they’re banned in the UK and Australia
Not a dog for everyone by any means, but if you have the skills and the patience to do extremely serious constant training, they will reward you with affection and a strong desire to please you. There are pics of my dogs in some other threads.
Only one of mine has cropped ears. The other two are natural and their ear carriage is nothing alike. Lol.
My dogs are amazing and I am so blessed to have them. I do my best to educate people about this breed because they’re sadly very misunderstood and suffer as a result

 

[Sarah S]

I'm attracted to dog breeds that wouldn't be a good fit for me.

Heh, sounds like my choice in women.

Also, this breed is banned in UK. He's a good boi, but the powers that be says he's a bad boi.

Ed

Said breed is NOT the problem it's how they are raised. you can get a golden become a killer as well if you train it that way. (In fact, most of the common breeds of our pet dogs are more often reported as become the red zone) so again this breed is not worse than any other it's how they are raised & treated.

I should also mention that Ovsharcas (pure breed) are also banned over here. And i completely agree on this tho as they are bred to guard livestock in the Russian tundra and is often used as prison dogs (and yes, they KILL.) And this breed is NOT suited for pets (my half breed was lovely but even he was wild. And sadly, even i had to accept i couldn't give him all he needed after a few years (heartbroken) BUT he quickly (within a few days) find a home with our wildlife org and tracked bears and wolf in North of Sweden and they were very happy with him and im VERY proud of him (heart )

 

[Raggamuffin]

Now that is a robust doggo.

Ed

 

[Raggamuffin]

Let's all buy Tibetan mastiffs.

Who's with me?

Ed

 

[Sarah S]

Now that is a robust doggo.

Ed

YEP !!! But he was a darling to me and others (heart )

 

[watersprite]

The animal rescue place here is full of the argentinos, pit bulls, & staffie mixes of variations. Last time I visited I counted 22 of them. (Maybe it’s a Montana thing?) Apparently a lot of people think it’s going to be great to have one or more of these at their home & then decide, no.
I tried to enjoy the baby sheltie but after that guy dropped it on its head, well it was not the same.
They never apologized.

 

[Raggamuffin]

I absolutely love staffies. The last dog I got to make a fuss of the other week was a huge staffie. Such a wonderful breed imo. Well trained dogs are so loving and sweet to be around.

Muscular dogs in general look awesome in my opinion.

Ed

 

[Sarah S]

The animal rescue place here is full of the argentinos, pit bulls, & staffie mixes of variations. Last time I visited I counted 22 of them. (Maybe it’s a Montana thing?) Apparently a lot of people think it’s going to be great to have one or more of these at their home & then decide, no.
I tried to enjoy the baby sheltie but after that guy dropped it on its head, well it was not the same.
They never apologized.

Again, it's the owners and how they have treated them NOT the breed in itself. But yes, this breed requires more experienced Keepers then others

 

[RobZombiefan]

I have not had a pet since I was in high school, so some pointers would be appreciated.

A small dog for my small house would be nice.

I would walk him every day, even in the rain.

Maybe I am only thinking this because of my extended periods of isolation these days.

I had a pug for years! They are a good breed!

 

[SimplyWandering]

I know it seems like a good idea... but it's Lots of work... you won't be able to have your free "you" time that so many Autis desperately need.
But they are so damn cute! So you pick...

 

[Luca]

I’ve mentioned a lot on here that my best friend breeds Pointers. They are referred to as “English” Pointers in Europe but simply as Pointers in the US. He gets annoyed if people call them English Pointers lol.
Pointers are usually super affectionate and loving and friendly and congenial. But they are also not a dog for everyone. They need A LOT of exercise and mental stimulation or they go crazy and start destroying things and can become territorial. They’re surprisingly good watchdogs and will bark and growl if a stranger comes to the door, but once they meet you they’re all slobbery and wiggly. Lol. They’re pretty outgoing outside of the house but they’re not the kind of dog that will let a burglar in.
Pointers are extremely intelligent and they are the ultimate hunting dog. They have the characteristic “pointing” stance when they locate game which is how they got their name and what made them famous. Most do not like water and they shiver in the cold. But there are a few who are excellent water retrievers.
Pointers are one of the most decorated show dogs too. Pointers have won Westminster at least 3 times and also the National Dog Show (some of my friend’s dogs are the descendants of the Pointer that won the National Dog Show in I think? 2007.) The Westminster logo is a Pointer.
Pointers are sadly very underrepresented in popular culture though and not commonly kept as pets in the US. Though that might not be a bad thing because they don’t make good house dogs. They’re very outdoorsy and borderline hyperactive. They like to work both physically and mentally.
I mentioned in my status earlier that my friend bred a dog that was returned to him by the owner. The dog has a hip injury and the owner was really apathetic and irresponsible and no longer wanted a dog that couldn’t hunt. I don’t understand how anyone could do that to their dog But at least he returned him to the breeder instead of dumping him in a shelter. That’s why puppy contracts are important.
My friend is obviously very upset by this. He thinks I would be a good option for rehabbing the dog and he wants me to keep him. I have a lot of experience with disabled dogs. With proper care this dog will be able to live a normal life and probably hunt again.
I think I’m up for the challenge. I’m going to pick up the dog later tonight and see how it works out having him here. If everything goes smoothly with my other dogs and his pain management I will keep him. Obviously I would give him back to my friend if it didn’t work out but I don’t see why it wouldn’t. He’s almost a year old and is in good health and good shape despite his injury (he fell out of a truck Dogs die from falling out of moving pickup trucks. My friend always keeps them in the cab of his truck, not the back. Dog breeders around here are very “country” lol and he’s originally from Oklahoma so I get it. I live in a more urban/suburban area but there is a lot of rural space around here. Which is where I intend to move eventually- probably closer to my parents.)

Anyway. Sorry for rambling lol. Hope you enjoyed my info dump about Pointers. Have some photos:

 

[Metalhead]

After doing a lot of thought, I figured I probably would be better off saving my money and investing in a means of transportation like a bicycle or a moped so I can get around a lot easier on weekends. I might not have what it takes to take care of a dog.

 

[Raggamuffin]

You can always start a taxidermy collection.

Exotic fish are always calming to watch too:

Ed

 

[Captain Jigglypuff]

If you get a smaller breed puppy, you should put a jingle bell on the collar. It will help you know where the puppy is and that you won’t hurt it by accidentally stepping on it. You also should use a harness for smaller breeds as they are very prone to collapsed tracheas caused by excessive pulling from a leash and collar. Always follow your vet’s recommendations when it comes to food. Buy lots of toys. Toys help puppies get exercise and stimulate their minds and keep them from getting bored. Get puppy pads to help with house training especially with smaller breeds. The pad act similarly to diapers and are easy to clean up and dispose of. And be patient with the puppy during the training process but also don’t be afraid to be firm when necessary either.