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What type of Dog?

jank · 2005-11-28 14:04:46

Im thinking of getting a new dog, maybe in the new year. I dont know what type to get? I live in the city so it has to be something small but would also like to have a dog that easy to look after and doesnt need loads of specialist attention like some dogs do? Because id get a smallish dog I dont want something that looks…

28-11-2005 2:04pm

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Im thinking of getting a new dog, maybe in the new year.

I dont know what type to get?

I live in the city so it has to be something small but would also like to have a dog that easy to look after and doesnt need loads of specialist attention like some dogs do?

Because id get a smallish dog I dont want something that looks really gay.
Im basicly looking for a companion that I can bring on lots of walks and can keep me company and basicly have a bit of fun with.

Any ideas what type of dog or breed I should look at?

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#2 28-11-2005 2:50pm

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A cat

Seriously though, how easy do you want it to be?

By city do you mean apartment? Some small dogs are extremely yappy!

What do you mean by specialist attention?

And how gay is gay? !!!!!

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#3 28-11-2005 3:00pm

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Im living in Douglas, Cork. Nice suburb very near the country and beach but still the city. We have a big backgarden too.

Gay as in poodle. I dont want to look like that gay guy in "This Boy's life"

Speciallist attention as in grooming and regular check ups that some breeds need to have.

A cat...no way. They are all nice and cute when they are small but when they get bigger they are the most self centered creatures alive.

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#4 28-11-2005 3:03pm

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Cairn terriers are nice dogs. Not as snappy as other small dogs.

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#5 28-11-2005 3:11pm

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Jack Russel for the win

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#6 28-11-2005 3:14pm

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Just get a little mutt. Theyre the best. A 'Bitza' we used to call them.

The breed is made up of bitza this and bitza that

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#7 28-11-2005 9:53pm

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Cairn terriers

Yea I did a google on them and their really really nice. Thats the type of dog im after. Any other suggestions?

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#8 28-11-2005 9:59pm

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Cairn terriers..not quite gay..but they are quite,um,cutesies!
Almost any cross-breed with jack russell blood, TBH.

*giggles at bedlington terriers ..they're like sheeps... giggle* (i got distracted)

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#9 28-11-2005 10:10pm

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Here are some listings for your general area.

http://www.irishanimals.ie/cork_homes.html

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#10 28-11-2005 10:18pm

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Also spotted Bichon Frisè. They look so adorable but very small and fragile. Maybe too small for me. Also a Havanese but I think my friend has one so thats out.

Also did you see this guy?
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=50453776&postcount=48

Lovely looking dog. Thats some kind of terrier is it (Sorry all new to this)

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#11 28-11-2005 10:23pm

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GoneShootin wrote:

Jack Russel for the win

cant agree with you more.....you cant go wrong with a jack russell....great dogs

http://www.k9events.com/Climbing_the%20Puppy_Barrier.html

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#12 30-11-2005 10:04am

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Poodles (esp. larger poodles) are a working dog and are tougher than you would think, only look 'gay' if you cut their hair the way they do in shows.
Small dogs can have a lot of energy esp. terriers but any dog is going to bound around the place unless you give them decent walks and lots of attention but you have access to some good places to walk so that shouldn't be a problem. Contact some of the rescues in the area and state exactly what you are looking for, e.g. small, friendly house dog must be good natured etc. Cork animals friends might be worth a try.

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#13 30-11-2005 10:09am

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We had a coupla french poodles when i was a kid, they are hardy buggers and as stated above, they dont look gay at all without their coat trimmed

:v: < that furs a bitch to keep clean though

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#14 30-11-2005 1:19pm

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Don't see them round very often but the last one I saw was lovely, has his hair intact, full of energy too. Smashing looking dog.

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#15 30-11-2005 3:17pm

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To the OP: There are hundreds of terriers in rescues that are not gay looking and would love a kind home!

Visit

http://petsireland.invisionzone.com/

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#16 30-11-2005 6:56pm

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a whippet! (or a small lurcher)
They are the business. Couch potatoes inside, easily exercised, not prone to barking, extremely affectionate without being demanding, really clean. And they are beautiful.
I just love my dog.
This is a good link and description, and the dog in the picture looks just like my fella.

http://www.petplace.com/article.aspx?id=3807

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#17 30-11-2005 7:14pm

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emmm first things first jank its a yorkshire terrier

poodles arent "gay"....but in saying that i show poodles and gay lads do show them..but that dooesnt mean that poodles in pet trim are gay. Poodles are actually one of the smartest breeds that you will find and they dont shed. The one downfall is that in pet trim they do need to be brought to a grromers. Poodles are perfect as house pets and are more like cats as they get older as they arent destructive, and all they want to do is sit on your knee, although they dont have the bad points that cats do!

Bichons can be vicious so i wouldnt go that way.....if you're looking for a smallish dog...a lhasa apso would be a good choice....i cant think of anymore right now!

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#18 01-12-2005 3:59pm

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xXx Ash xXx wrote:

emmm first things first jank its a yorkshire terrier

poodles arent "gay"....but in saying that i show poodles and gay lads do show them..but that dooesnt mean that poodles in pet trim are gay. Poodles are actually one of the smartest breeds that you will find and they dont shed. The one downfall is that in pet trim they do need to be brought to a grromers. Poodles are perfect as house pets and are more like cats as they get older as they arent destructive, and all they want to do is sit on your knee, although they dont have the bad points that cats do!

Bichons can be vicious so i wouldnt go that way.....if you're looking for a smallish dog...a lhasa apso would be a good choice....i cant think of anymore right now!

I think he means a dog that looks like something a girl would own. To be honest, I'm a girl and I think poodles/bichons etc are way too girly looking!

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#19 01-12-2005 4:44pm

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Hi Jank,

Yep thats "Willis" my yorksire terrier... I have to say he's the best companion you could ever wish for...

As for energy... OMFG he gets excited by just seeing ya ..if ya dissappear upstairs for 5 mins

Lovely Dog and will even sit down (on the couch/lap/rug ) and watch some telly with ya

And he's one cool mudder fcuker

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#20 01-12-2005 4:48pm

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I hate yorkies, they're cranky, noisey little feckers:p

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#21 01-12-2005 7:19pm

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Not exactly true --- there only snappy with strangers so that makes them a good guard dog!

And even at that five minutes later they have calmed down.;)

But everyone to thier own i suppose

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#22 02-12-2005 1:55am

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Get a rescue dog. When you go to the shelter you will know which one you want!

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#23 02-12-2005 4:29am

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Get an Irish Wolfhound its a lovely little doggy.
Just think about it - no more annoying kids on halloween, stupid carol singers on boxing day, fecking postman bring you more bills. One command and chomp problem gone, the dog will practically feed itself!

http://www.irish-wolfhound-longbridge.de/images/wesen_01_1.jpg

If your really stuck for space get a rabbit with "HUGE TEETH".

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