frequentflier
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Most people that have Greyhounds have more than one. And I have only met ONE person that said "I USED to have a Greyhound." My best friend introduced me to them and I wish I could have a couple or three!
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Most people that have Greyhounds have more than one. And I have only met ONE person that said "I USED to have a Greyhound." My best friend introduced me to them and I wish I could have a couple or three!
camily
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This was going to be my suggestion as well.They are the cats of dogs.
Except they like people.
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frequentflier
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AWWW. They are handsome.
I still get goosebumps when I remember the first time I experienced a *roo*
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I thought he was growling at me the first time he made that noise. But I noticed the whip (tail) flying back and forth....oh, have you seen a greyhound smile. They are only one of a few breeds of dog that smile when they are happy.
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Check out St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League at SMAWL - St. Mary's Animal Welfare League: Home Page. or Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten.
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Cowgirl
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I guess I was on mute. 
frozenrain
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I am drawn to Pugs. Mine is VERY mild natured. Does fine in the house without a cage. She is 8. Went to the bathroom in the house once, and she climbed over in the bathtub to do that.
We wanted a smaller dog because my EX wanted to do daycare. PUGS were beefy enough to stand up to kids well, and not be threatening to the children. If the kids got to rough she would simply go to her bed and that was off limits for the kids.
She is low maintenance. She'll go sit by the front door if she needs to go out. I can let her out, she'll do her stuff then come straight back to the front door and sit there with her nose on the glass looking in making a little fogged up spot.
She is the third I have had. Will never consider another breed.
Yes pugs are sweet.Bathed a few years back(worked in a grooming salon once). All the ones I met were very placid and had gorgeous eyes.
SouthernMdRocks
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Or a Goldendoodle (Had to chime in Nanny). All the qualities of the Golden without the shedding.
I also know of 2 Labradoodles being fostered now in Fairfax. PM me and I'll give you more details on them if you want.
How cute!!
Check out St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League at SMAWL - St. Mary's Animal Welfare League: Home Page. or Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten.
I love bird dogs, pointers in particular. Very sweet natured, strong desire to please, train, obedient (mostly). Something to consider is size. If you have to pick the dog up (for whatever reason) can you? I had a pointer hound mix that was too heavy for me to lift, which was a problem. Also, smaller dogs may not be able to knock over the 4-yr old.
Good luck, you'll never find a better friend!
Good luck, you'll never find a better friend!
JoeR
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How cute!!
Thanks SoMDRocks. They are the greatest.
Also, I just got a email saying 1 of the 2 Labradoodles I mentioned is ready for his forever home now. The second one needs a few more weeks of training.
carolinagirl
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I am not so concerned about a dog knocking the 4 yo over, I am more concerned about him knocking the dog over!
He is big for his age and he is like a bull in a china closet. When we visited the SPCA earlier this week, one of the workers was kind enough to take him in one of the cat rooms (I am allergic to most cats) and he was in love, but it was like a chinese fire drill watching him and the cast chase each other. He accidently stepped on one cats tail and he kept trying to pick the 6 mo old kitten up but couldn't quite get the hold right. The SPCA worker was so patient with him. He was in ther 15 minutes or more and didn't want to leave.
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I am not so concerned about a dog knocking the 4 yo over, I am more concerned about him knocking the dog over!
Some of the best dogs are mixed breed. Had a lab/irish setter mix that was great. A beagle/shepard? mix that was the smartest dog I've ever seen. Current dog is a lab/? mix that is very nice. All were great with kids. None liked other dogs much, but didn't fight or anything. Find one that seems right.
frequentflier
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One good thing about adopting from a local rescue is that the animals have been fostered in someone's home and/or have spent a lot of time with caregivers. They can tell you the dogs temperment, how he is with kids, other dogs, cats, barking etc. No rescue that I know of will place an animal in a home they think is not right for both the family and the dog.
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Sadysue
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I think getting a dog that suits your lifestyle is the most important. If you get a really active dog like a pit bull, the dog will drive you up the wall if it doesn't get enough exercise and training. Also, you really need to think about the grooming responsibilities if you get a long haired dog that does not shed. I also recommend you look at the animal shelters vs. buying a pure bred. In my experience mutts are the healthiest and best mannered. We once had a german shepard mix that had an awesome temper, laid back and did great with kids. We recently brought home a Fila. He has an awesome temperament and can really take a beating with kids, but weighing 130 lbs, he is expensive to feed and when he chews on something.... it's destroyed.