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breeds for older middle aged couple
My husband and are are ready to get a dog and need advise on which
breeds to investigate further. Don't want a toy dog-- in the area of 15-25# would be desirable. We are now at home most of the time. Although we do have a non fenced in yaard, we would like our dog to be an indoor dog. THe dog will be walked on a leash with us. Since we are older, would like a less active breed. My husband ins't found of poodles or other fou fou type breeds. Any suggestions May eventually move to a smaller location where a barker would not be appreciated.. Any suggestions Thanks Liz |
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How about a Boston Terrier? A Pug? A Cavlalier King Charles Spaniel?
And in your case, I would suggest an adult dog, not a puppy |
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On 15 Mar 2005 12:32:31 -0800, wrote:
No no, what? -- Janet B www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bestfr...ence/my_photos |
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On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:01:41 -0600, diddy
wrote: Then how about a corgi? they want a less active dog. i don't think a Corgi would likely fit that bill. the size range you indicate is also significantly larger than stipulated. -- shelly http://home.bluemarble.net/~scouvrette || http://cat-sidh.blogspot.com Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish. -- Euripides |
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On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:43:26 -0600, diddy
wrote: Corgi's aren't THAT active. If you mean a dog that never needs ANY exercise then they should get a teddy bear. the OP requested suggestions for "less active" breeds. you are the only person i've ever seen describe Corgis as "less active." i'd hate them to go out and get a Corgi only to find that they've got a firecracker on their hands. -- shelly http://home.bluemarble.net/~scouvrette || http://cat-sidh.blogspot.com Art is a fruit that grows in man, like a fruit on a plant, or a child in its mother's womb. -- Jean Arp |
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On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 16:03:30 -0600, diddy
wrote: Well Ive seen some pretty hyper Boston terriers too. Enough of them, I always felt they were too much dog for me. I couldn't stand their hyperness. a Boston may well not be the breed for this couple. they'll have to do their research to determine that. however, Bostons shouldn't be hyper. energetic, yes, but they're also small enough that they can be reasonably well exercised on-lead. i've known plenty of tottering elderly folks with Bostons. if they can manage it, surely the OP can. i think the OP's best bet, though, is to follow Catherine's advice. But then, they didn't get that much exercise. But then.. this couple didn't want to give them that much either,, did they? this couple did not state how much exercise they were willing to give the dog, so it's impossible to know. "less exercise" is awfully subjective. -- shelly http://home.bluemarble.net/~scouvrette || http://cat-sidh.blogspot.com Let us never forget that the greatest man is never more than an animal disguised as a god. -- Francis Picabia |
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On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 16:34:50 -0600, diddy
wrote: At least you didn't blunder into recommending a beagle this time. is this thread about me or is it about helping someone figure out how and where to find the best dog for them? -- shelly http://home.bluemarble.net/~scouvrette || http://cat-sidh.blogspot.com They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. -- Edgar Allen Poe |
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