what dog to get?
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Hi forum I've not been in!
been agonising for ages what dog to get and still cant decide.
have a 10 year old so primarily for her, live in country so can walk it, want cuddly and intelligent but not long haired as it will get very dirty round here.
any thoughts? looked at cockerpoo,sproodle. not bad but dont like them when they look very poodly and curly. had dachunds when young but they might be a bit small to walk here.
not a massive house so need a medium sized dog.
any thoughts - any random breeds that i may not have thought of? prefer a chocolate coloured one if poss!
thanks!
been agonising for ages what dog to get and still cant decide.
have a 10 year old so primarily for her, live in country so can walk it, want cuddly and intelligent but not long haired as it will get very dirty round here.
any thoughts? looked at cockerpoo,sproodle. not bad but dont like them when they look very poodly and curly. had dachunds when young but they might be a bit small to walk here.
not a massive house so need a medium sized dog.
any thoughts - any random breeds that i may not have thought of? prefer a chocolate coloured one if poss!
thanks!
Cockerpoo
+ Intelligent dogs, very cute looking, very affectionate and happy, like lots of exercise and don't shed
- As they're very intelligent you need to train them, or they get board and mess about, need a hair cut very 6 to 8 weeks and you must brush and groom them regularly or they get tangled up and need more hair cuts (even when grooming they don't really shed)
We have one and he is an absolute delight, but sometimes a pain in the ar5e as he is so affectionate he won't leave you alone - must train them as puppies so they know the rule. Out kids didn't tow the line when he was small and so he was ruined. They are easy to train though, the spaniel in them gives them that. A ball is the best thing in our cockerpoo's life
+ Intelligent dogs, very cute looking, very affectionate and happy, like lots of exercise and don't shed
- As they're very intelligent you need to train them, or they get board and mess about, need a hair cut very 6 to 8 weeks and you must brush and groom them regularly or they get tangled up and need more hair cuts (even when grooming they don't really shed)
We have one and he is an absolute delight, but sometimes a pain in the ar5e as he is so affectionate he won't leave you alone - must train them as puppies so they know the rule. Out kids didn't tow the line when he was small and so he was ruined. They are easy to train though, the spaniel in them gives them that. A ball is the best thing in our cockerpoo's life
Check out a WireHaired Vizsla (biased !)
They're in their element in the country, our 2 love being outdoors flushing pheasants (they're bred for hunting and their prey drive is strong). Equally they are just as happy snuggled up on the sofa. They are called Velcro dogs for good reason (you'll never go to the toilet alone again). VERY affectionate (you'll have to get used to waggle bum I'm afraid)
Highly trainable and willing to please. Are sensitive so training should be based around praise, not admonishment.
Bloody love our 2, everyone in the family, including my 2 grandkids do.
They're in their element in the country, our 2 love being outdoors flushing pheasants (they're bred for hunting and their prey drive is strong). Equally they are just as happy snuggled up on the sofa. They are called Velcro dogs for good reason (you'll never go to the toilet alone again). VERY affectionate (you'll have to get used to waggle bum I'm afraid)
Highly trainable and willing to please. Are sensitive so training should be based around praise, not admonishment.
Bloody love our 2, everyone in the family, including my 2 grandkids do.
Gixer968CS said:
Cockerpoo
+ Intelligent dogs, very cute looking, very affectionate and happy, like lots of exercise and don't shed
- As they're very intelligent you need to train them, or they get board and mess about, need a hair cut very 6 to 8 weeks and you must brush and groom them regularly or they get tangled up and need more hair cuts (even when grooming they don't really shed)
We have one and he is an absolute delight, but sometimes a pain in the ar5e as he is so affectionate he won't leave you alone - must train them as puppies so they know the rule. Out kids didn't tow the line when he was small and so he was ruined. They are easy to train though, the spaniel in them gives them that. A ball is the best thing in our cockerpoo's life
We have a schnauzer x poodle (PH get all s+ Intelligent dogs, very cute looking, very affectionate and happy, like lots of exercise and don't shed
- As they're very intelligent you need to train them, or they get board and mess about, need a hair cut very 6 to 8 weeks and you must brush and groom them regularly or they get tangled up and need more hair cuts (even when grooming they don't really shed)
We have one and he is an absolute delight, but sometimes a pain in the ar5e as he is so affectionate he won't leave you alone - must train them as puppies so they know the rule. Out kids didn't tow the line when he was small and so he was ruined. They are easy to train though, the spaniel in them gives them that. A ball is the best thing in our cockerpoo's life
tty when I refer to her as a Schnoodle) but she is the same as described above! She is a little less curly though, has a straight coat on her body but curly fur on her legs. Requires less brushing than a cocker but still regular cutting, wife bought a pair of clippers for this job and does a good job with them and a pair of scissors. Extremely intelligent, loves problem solving and an excellent companion. She is a velcro dog though but doesn't sulk when you tell her to get in her bed. Will walk for miles on end or just lay about all day and doesn't become a pain if you can't get out to walk her. To be fair alot of the poodle crosses share alot of the same traits. I guess that's why there are so many variations on them
petemurphy said:
Hi forum I've not been in!
been agonising for ages what dog to get and still cant decide.
have a 10 year old so primarily for her, live in country so can walk it, want cuddly and intelligent but not long haired as it will get very dirty round here.
any thoughts? looked at cockerpoo,sproodle. not bad but dont like them when they look very poodly and curly. had dachunds when young but they might be a bit small to walk here.
not a massive house so need a medium sized dog.
any thoughts - any random breeds that i may not have thought of? prefer a chocolate coloured one if poss!
thanks!
If you can find a small chocolate coloured Cockerpoo, bbeen agonising for ages what dog to get and still cant decide.
have a 10 year old so primarily for her, live in country so can walk it, want cuddly and intelligent but not long haired as it will get very dirty round here.
any thoughts? looked at cockerpoo,sproodle. not bad but dont like them when they look very poodly and curly. had dachunds when young but they might be a bit small to walk here.
not a massive house so need a medium sized dog.
any thoughts - any random breeds that i may not have thought of? prefer a chocolate coloured one if poss!
thanks!
h, then that may be suitable, otherwise buy a 'Jack' or Border Terrier from good stock (not down the pub, although many a good dog was acquired this way!) and set about training it.Mini Schnauzer's are another good bet, but costly!
elanfan said:
Anonymous-poster said:
Miniature Schnauzer as they don’t cast and are great with kids and are small but will walk for miles but only if you want.
This and they come in different colours too. All black is nice
Indeed, terrible, guy a few doors down has one along with a frenchie and it's hilarious when it gets out and runs into the pub for food, they could smell a cheeseburger in a hurricane I'm told and won't stop until they find it.
Also not a fan but the staffy was a good shout, love a good walk them.
Also not a fan but the staffy was a good shout, love a good walk them.
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