Lucy_Nottingham
Well-Known Member
Hi guys,
quick question, my friend looking for a new dog/pup, wanting a small, minimal shedding, fun but not mental, good around horses (hopefully) sorta dog!
yes I do know the ideal dog does not exist! however I am trying to help her the best I can come up with ideas!
I have recommended rescue dogs which she is happily looking at as well, but on pure breed fronts, whippets seem to fit what she wanted the best....
so advice part: are whippets ok dogs to have as a first time owner? what are their flaws and positives? what is the best way to go about getting one? as she would like a puppy preferably as her and her daughter would like to go to puppy classes and things with it.
I also recommended some terrier breeds like cairn, border, airdale (smaller end of the breed), mini schnauzers (told her the health issues), cocker spaniels or westies but these were the more moulty end of the scale.....
Anyone got any other suggestions?
Thank you!
quick question, my friend looking for a new dog/pup, wanting a small, minimal shedding, fun but not mental, good around horses (hopefully) sorta dog!
yes I do know the ideal dog does not exist! however I am trying to help her the best I can come up with ideas!
I have recommended rescue dogs which she is happily looking at as well, but on pure breed fronts, whippets seem to fit what she wanted the best....
so advice part: are whippets ok dogs to have as a first time owner? what are their flaws and positives? what is the best way to go about getting one? as she would like a puppy preferably as her and her daughter would like to go to puppy classes and things with it.
I also recommended some terrier breeds like cairn, border, airdale (smaller end of the breed), mini schnauzers (told her the health issues), cocker spaniels or westies but these were the more moulty end of the scale.....
Anyone got any other suggestions?
Thank you!
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