I can have a dog!

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Liz_Clark

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Hello

My husband has finally relented and says we can get a dog. Woo!

We're looking for a young, active but straightforward dog or bitch, something he can take for really long walks/runs, and would be happy sit and watch cricket with him! It needs to be ok round horses and cats so I can have quality time too. (I know I'm asking a lot here)

Can anyone help?!?!

We're based in N Essex, but can travel around a bit. We don't have internet at home just yet (recently moved) so please don't expect an instant reply.

Really hope one of you lovely people can help me give a dog a home!

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Depends what you're looking for, but you could pm CALA on here, to see if she has a dog to suit you.

IMO, a gundog type is a good first dog - they are generally eager to do what you want, good tempered, obedient (of course there are exceptions!).

Do let us know what you get!
 
Well my mates spaniels do a good job of that!!! however, other peoples dont!! (springers!) so thats a sort of maybe, maybe not thing!

My collie often does a good job (and he is only a 9mnth puppy) but again, he is a little bit of an exception (most of the time)

what size dog are you looking for?
 
Thanks guys - we'd like something medium sized - and are fairly keen on a gundog.

A friend has got a labxspringer which is a mentalist - however that may just be her, not her breeding!

As we're after a slightly older dog, i.e. not a pup, we're not too sure where to look - don't really wanna go to the big charities, as we think they dogs there may have too many 'issues'! Lab rescue is on the list to call - any other suggestions?

Thanks


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I hear what your saying about the older rescue type dogs having issues but its worth remembering that not all dogs that need rehoming have issues, especially in this economic climate. A lot of people have had to give up their dogs due to losing thier jobs and other owners may have died and so their pets have ended up at dogs homes/rescue centres. I know of loads of people who have rescued dogs from centres and everyone of those dogs have been fine and on the ocassion that they have had a problem they have only been minor problems that can be rectified with a bit of common sense and firm but kind handling.
 
Thanks applecart - thats good to know. We're not dismissing them out of hand, but when I tried to get a rescue pony the hoops they wanted me to jump through were horrendous!

I know they have a job to do, and I do expect them to rehome animals responsibly, but....

Also I'm a bit scared if I go to a sancutuary I'll come home with loads of annimals & hubby will divorce me!!
 
Lol I used to work at an animal sanctuary! that took serious self control! Mum may have disowned me!

I think lab or lab cross is mightly your best bet....... however these are often few and far between, round my area anyway!

RSPCA would be another call..... although I know this is a major charity (duh!) but they helped us find our 2 kittens and we love them to pieces!
 
It all depends on what breed you prefer. I have german shepherds. A female can be quite small, the males are bigger. Mine get on well with the horses, cats and we used to have sheep that they played with! They are highly intelligent and always want to please. Soz for being biased but I love the breed, they are more like people than dogs.
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Lab - Failed gundog? That was what OH had in mind as our first dog because they will have good basic training. They generally become available about 1 year old.

We ended with a lab puppy nearly 2 years ago. Ours loves long walks/runs (we run he trots gently wondering why we're going so slowly...) etc, but will sleep in the car all day with OH when he's working...

Ours has zero prey drive - rabbits can and have run under his nose and he's taken zero interest. The only things he chases are sticks, balls, frisbees or anything else one of his owners have thrown for him. No idea how that happened though...
 
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A friend has got a labxspringer which is a mentalist - however that may just be her, not her breeding!


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No - its probably her breeding!! That'll be her inner springer trying to get out!!
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Failed working lab sounds like a plan.... where would I go to find out..?

I love alsations but hubby not too keen....

Ooh - am sooo excited!!
 
greyhounds make great pets too!
you can get non chasers- these will be around 18 months and will be lacking the chase instinct (and therefore do not bother chasing after the hare!) so are good with cats/horses etc.

hope you find something soon- its so exciting choosing a dog (or a horse!)
 
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