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Suggested breeds?
"Cshenk" spoke these words of wisdom in
: Hello, we just returned to Norfolk VA area after several years in Sasebo Japan. We have no pets currently. While what we get will also be dependant on the available types at the local 'no kill' pet facility, we'd appreciate any opinions on breeds that we might find suitable or unsuitable for our needs. Needs a Size: Yard is not huge, only back is fenced. City lot, believe 1/4 acre? Free roaming NOT allowed nor would we do that if it were. -Although people do have german shepards and labs in these yards, I am worried the size is not optimal for a dog that active and big. - Husband isnt into small dogs, really wants a shepard or golden retriever, feels the yard is big enough (aout 1/3rd of 1/4 acre lot) Activity level: Husband and I both have some health issues which will negate taking a dog 'running' but long walks (3-4 miles) are well in line. - 1 mile fairly brisk pace walk a day a given, with .5 in morning and .5 in afternoon. - Probably a 4 mile walk in addition to this, at least once a week though might be 2 walks of 2 miles (In Japan, we did 3 miles a day to get to work. Our walking above is based on current area habits and may negate much of the yard size issue but walking, not running) - Have active 14YO but during the week, she doesnt have all that much time around homework to run a dog every day - Leash laws applicable to area Natu My husband has much experience with dogs, I have some and love them, but just never got to raise one. - My preference is for fairly mellow and friendly to all. No 'one man dogs' or ones who would bite a neighbor kid. Husband says this is more relative to how the dog is raised. - Indoor sort that would be happy inside. Not intending to put them in the backyard and 'leave'em there' like so many cruel folks do, just let'em play a few hours if it's not too cold or hot for the breed and it's coat. - Husband is experienced mostly with german shepards and golden labs or retrievers - 14YO has no significant dog experience other than rare contact with friends dogs, mostly the heinz57 'small collie' next door Adaption to other pets: We plan to have a cat and a dog - Must be either raised with cats, or a puppy and a breed that adapts well to such (note above, at our no kill facility, we are on a contact list for any paired cat/dog set they may have. Such do arrive every now and again and can be very hard to place as few want one of each right at the outset) Age of pets: We've taken several rescue kitties that were older (up to 10 YO when adopted) - Though not relevant to 'breed' we have no required age, do not mind an older dog/cat so no insistance on puppy/kitten - What we think is it is easier to start when both are kitten/puppy, or older cat and puppy if not already paired previously Previous pets in past 20 years: -Cats and fish tanks. 3 'rescue kitties' and one free pedigree 'rescue runt' (failure to thrive syndrome himilayan sp? who lived to be 13 despite all warnings he wouldnt make 5YO) (The rescue pedigree came from a reputable breeder who was very upfront that accidents do happen and had him 'fixed' for free as he was not to be bred and just needed a home for the remainder of his anticipated short life). - Due to being Navy (shift work, days when we were not home at all before the usband retired) and apartment dwellers, cats were all we really could have until now. The only other thing I can add is we've peeked at a few web pages and the idea of a full size poodle or middle size one seemed good but my husband cant get the yippie mini's out of his head (grin). We both agreed the english bulldog a neighbor has is seemingly the size and mellow nature we'd like. That one is about 16inches 'tall' at the back, maybe slightly less. Husband who is experienced with dogs but not since he joined the Navy when he was 18, is sure the yard is big enough but I fear he is not adding in our age now (and our ability to take the dog for a daily run). I'm more concerned with the dog being happy and not 'just enough room to get by'. Have no allergy concerns and pet hair doesnt scare us. Long hairs that take much work, will probably get a haircut grin. Ideas welcome! How about an Elkhound? "http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9705610" |
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Suggested breeds?
"Cshenk" wrote in message: Ideas welcome! It sounds to me like you will do well with an adult dog of the breeds you have suggested as being to your husband's liking. I would probably go with a dog around 3 years old (or older), unless you can find a particularly laid back younger dog. I would strongly recommend that all members of the family attend obedience classes with your new dog, whoever that might turn out to be. I volunteer with the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, and I know for a fact that we have volunteers local to your area (Virginia Beach, but close enough). If you are interested in a German Shepherd, please take a look at our rescue website to see if this is something you would like to pursue (http://www.shepherdrescue.org/pages/available.html - A dog like Mickey would be a good fit, I thinnk). Just keep in mind that there are unfortunately too many dogs coming in all the time, so even if the right dog for you is not there yet, he or she may end up in rescue at a later point in time. I don't know if the local Golden Retriever rescue works in Norfolk, but it wouldn't hurt to find out. Their website is he http://www.grreat.org/ Suja |
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Hello, we just returned to Norfolk VA area after several years in Sasebo
Japan. We have no pets currently. While what we get will also be dependant on the available types at the local 'no kill' pet facility, we'd appreciate any opinions on breeds that we might find suitable or unsuitable for our needs. Needs a Size: Yard is not huge, only back is fenced. City lot, believe 1/4 acre? Free roaming NOT allowed nor would we do that if it were. -Although people do have german shepards and labs in these yards, I am worried the size is not optimal for a dog that active and big. - Husband isnt into small dogs, really wants a shepard or golden retriever, feels the yard is big enough (aout 1/3rd of 1/4 acre lot) Activity level: Husband and I both have some health issues which will negate taking a dog 'running' but long walks (3-4 miles) are well in line. - 1 mile fairly brisk pace walk a day a given, with .5 in morning and .5 in afternoon. - Probably a 4 mile walk in addition to this, at least once a week though might be 2 walks of 2 miles (In Japan, we did 3 miles a day to get to work. Our walking above is based on current area habits and may negate much of the yard size issue but walking, not running) - Have active 14YO but during the week, she doesnt have all that much time around homework to run a dog every day - Leash laws applicable to area Natu My husband has much experience with dogs, I have some and love them, but just never got to raise one. - My preference is for fairly mellow and friendly to all. No 'one man dogs' or ones who would bite a neighbor kid. Husband says this is more relative to how the dog is raised. - Indoor sort that would be happy inside. Not intending to put them in the backyard and 'leave'em there' like so many cruel folks do, just let'em play a few hours if it's not too cold or hot for the breed and it's coat. - Husband is experienced mostly with german shepards and golden labs or retrievers - 14YO has no significant dog experience other than rare contact with friends dogs, mostly the heinz57 'small collie' next door Adaption to other pets: We plan to have a cat and a dog - Must be either raised with cats, or a puppy and a breed that adapts well to such (note above, at our no kill facility, we are on a contact list for any paired cat/dog set they may have. Such do arrive every now and again and can be very hard to place as few want one of each right at the outset) Age of pets: We've taken several rescue kitties that were older (up to 10 YO when adopted) - Though not relevant to 'breed' we have no required age, do not mind an older dog/cat so no insistance on puppy/kitten - What we think is it is easier to start when both are kitten/puppy, or older cat and puppy if not already paired previously Previous pets in past 20 years: -Cats and fish tanks. 3 'rescue kitties' and one free pedigree 'rescue runt' (failure to thrive syndrome himilayan sp? who lived to be 13 despite all warnings he wouldnt make 5YO) (The rescue pedigree came from a reputable breeder who was very upfront that accidents do happen and had him 'fixed' for free as he was not to be bred and just needed a home for the remainder of his anticipated short life). - Due to being Navy (shift work, days when we were not home at all before the usband retired) and apartment dwellers, cats were all we really could have until now. The only other thing I can add is we've peeked at a few web pages and the idea of a full size poodle or middle size one seemed good but my husband cant get the yippie mini's out of his head (grin). We both agreed the english bulldog a neighbor has is seemingly the size and mellow nature we'd like. That one is about 16inches 'tall' at the back, maybe slightly less. Husband who is experienced with dogs but not since he joined the Navy when he was 18, is sure the yard is big enough but I fear he is not adding in our age now (and our ability to take the dog for a daily run). I'm more concerned with the dog being happy and not 'just enough room to get by'. Have no allergy concerns and pet hair doesnt scare us. Long hairs that take much work, will probably get a haircut grin. Ideas welcome! |
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"Suja" wrote Ideas welcome! It sounds to me like you will do well with an adult dog of the breeds you have suggested as being to your husband's liking. I would probably go with a dog around 3 years old (or older), unless you can find a particularly laid back younger dog. I would strongly recommend that all members of the family attend obedience classes with your new dog, whoever that might turn out to be. I volunteer with the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, and I know for a fact that we have volunteers local to your area (Virginia Beach, but close enough). If you are interested in a German Shepherd, please take a look at our rescue website to see if this is something you would like to pursue (http://www.shepherdrescue.org/pages/available.html - A dog like Mickey would be a good fit, I thinnk). Just keep in mind that there are unfortunately too many dogs coming in all the time, so even if the right dog for you is not there yet, he or she may end up in rescue at a later point in time. I don't know if the local Golden Retriever rescue works in Norfolk, but it wouldn't hurt to find out. Their website is he http://www.grreat.org/ Bless you! Will check that. Mickey sounds like a good name and my Daugter is going to check the site out g./ xxcarol |
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