I want another dog

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Ok, I do have 10 dogs, but they are my parents (we have that many because of competing in dog agility)
We now only have 3 that can compete, 2 of which were always mine, but I gave up because I couldn't get to training (living in at college, with no car), and now it would seem its a good job I did.
I officially take over mums dog walking business tomorrow, after 6 months working with mum.
So I mentioned getting a dog to mum, and she said no, but I said I would be out dog walking all day, then an hour after I come home she'd go to work (nurse) so it wouldn't affect her, she said she would think about it.
So just want some opinions on dogs.
I need something that is small, and can cope with lots of exercise, and may well become an agility dog.
I was thinking about getting a miniature pinscher, does anyone have any knowledge/experience with them?
 
Sorry, no experience, but...
Working Cocker! Small (well they range but some are TINY!), will take ALOT of exercise and do agility well!
When we had a litter one went to an Agility home, as long as you are giving them plenty of exercise and stimulating their brains they are fab dogs!
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Thanks, spaniels do seem to be popular on the circuit, but I'm not a huge fan of spaniels, I like dogs that have something 'different' too many people own spaniels.
And yes, that is something I need to think about, but my 'puppy' is quite a range, I still call my 7 year old puppy.
If I could find a rescue min pin I'd get it no doubt.
My only worry is, I need a small dog, meaning probably a terrier, (which can be funny with other dogs), which is where my concern of rescuing comes in. I thought with a puppy at least I could ensure they grew up well.
 
Lol, I'm really fussy!
The schnauzers will get food in the beard (not good with that, its worse then drooling labs)
The boston terrier is just not my cup of tea lol
I looked at some nice dogs such as pomeranian but they are too sensitive
I don't like wiry hair, (such as bostons) and I'm not a fan of yappy dogs (it's hard to find a dog thats right for me)
 
Okay, have just replied to the other post - but specifically asking about minpins...think perhaps you have adequate doggy knowledge for one of these gems. I never like to recommend them to folk who might possibly be first time dog owners. You're not, clearly.
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I've still got my old girl, Corki. But I had two others as well. My old boy (who I gave to a friend years ago) was just PTS yesterday, I found out. I lost my oldest girl a couple of years ago, this month. I loved these wee doglets tenacity and agility. I had always thought my girl that I still have would have been fab at agility. She's far too old now, but at 14, she still keeps the younger dogs in line and is a wee pistol.

Here she is giving my Border pup a run for his money

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Sorry for the somewhat sappy post - having a tough week. Was sad to find out about my pal's dog (reminds me I'm on borrowed time with my girl). But also my horse is in the horsepital.
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Puccinponi: hope your horse is ok, fingers crossed for him/her.
I know what you mean about borrowed time, its hard when your dogs are getting older.
I also agree with you about some dog breeds not being for first time owners. (Border collies are mental, not a first dog) I have a lot of knowledge in dogs, and can sort out most behaviour problems, I just haven't got experience in little dogs.
I don't know if yappy little dogs is a behaviour that can be stopped, but I reckon nasty little dogs can be stopped if you don't pamper them.
I do love the min pins.
 
Puppy: I want another dog, because out of my 10, only 3 can compete, meaning that if I want to get back into agility, I can't as we don't have a dog I can run.
 
I think the key with toy breeds is to not treat them like "toys". Mine have always had the same sort of discipline that a larger dog would. I groom a toy poodle for a horsewoman that doesn't "know" that she's a wee toy. She thinks she's a big dog and is the most laid back chilled girlie - and I love grooming her. Others on the other hand are a nightmare. My minpins have spent their share of time in "a handbag" but are very determined and want to do walkies on their own four legs. I have to be careful with Corki these days as her arthritis can slow her down a bit, and a pinched nerve/slipped disc last winter was rather scary to see. But she has always been required to behave as a large dog would. As for yapping, water pistol.....works wonders.
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As for the horse...she's ASBO with a capital N (for Nuisance). But it was so sad leaving her behind, still somewhat doped. She gets the scan Tue, and with luck we'll have some news Wed, but will be in confinement til Thurs - and home maybe Friday if they don't need to treat further.
 
henmeister: I just realised what I said, I didn't mean boston I meant border terrier.
I'm hard to please, I seem to be hypocritical when it comes to dog breeds. I'm not keen on border terrier because of their wiry coat, but I love the cairn and norwich terriers, which have a similar coat.
 
Why are you going for a specific breed? My 3 rescues are all mongrels and one would be fantastic at agility - he's small (14 inch tops to the shoulder) and we think a labrador X fox terrier. We got him from HWAR dog rescue. Actually he's a failed foster who managed to get his feet under the table before he got home
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(oh the last pic he had his leg skinned for the GA as he had cryptorchidism the poor, expensive guy). I don't do breeds. I do personalities...

Sorry - gratuitous cute doggy pic alert....

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