Your opinions??? Greyhounds, JRT's, Labs, collies??

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Have chocl lab 18 months old, looking for another
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Im having trouble deciding on what to get as a companion.
Need something mature and calm, to help with my wonderfull but excited buds
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Been to see lovely lab, 4 years, yet to walk him with buds!

Just wanted your thoughts on what you thought was best??

Serioulsy love greyhounds, couple who rescue you then just live up the lane, they look so calm and well behaved. But I have a cat
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But not sure if a smaller dog would be easier to handle with buds??

Hmm... what yas think??xx
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Greyhound probably wouldn't be suitable with the cat and also the lab may be a little too boisterous for it ???

Collies can be hyper....

JRT's are generally just naughty!!
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So perhaps another lab would be the best answer...

I don't know, difficult decision
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Personally I prefer herders over other breeds as with the horses I don't have to worry about them going off on a hunting trip!

If you are talking rescue, if you go for a collie probably better to avoid working borders and Kelpies as they can be really manic, beardies and smooth collies are much more laid back and the smooths are not as hairy as the rough variety. Or an Aussie Shepherd? Though they are quite big.

http://www.collie-rescue.org.uk/
http://www.collienet.com/beardedcollie_rescue.htm
http://www.champdogs.co.uk/club/18.html

I don't know what this boy is like but he is looking for a good active home, if anyone knows of one. ACD's can be a bit of a handful and are not for an inexperienced home, but they are not manic, though I am a bit biased and I have found my ideal breed!!!
http://www.acdsocietyofgb.com/AvailableRescue.htm
(The one further down the page (blue) is mine pictured below!)
 
i have had 3 retired greyhounds.
1st lived with a cat and a little yorkie poo fine
2nd liked the dog not the cat
3rd didn't like either
luckily enough they lived outside in kennells in the paddock so was not a problem.

it just depends on the individual greyhound, my border collie i have know does not like cats.
 
Lots of people do have a misconception that all greyhounds are not cat safe - that is definitely not true. If I had access to a scanner at work I would scan in a leaflet I have from Greyhound Rescue West of England which has a cat snuggling up to a greyhound on the front!

Many greyhounds are considered cat safe but you MUST tell the rescue people when you approach them that this is what you need, then they can find the appropriate dog for you.

Greyhounds are fantastic pets - clean, easy to look after, affectionate, attractive, friendly (all aggression is bred out of them as they are designed to race!) - they are a total joy to have around.

Islay came to me on Tuesday last week, so I have had her 10 days now. Although she has never lived in a house, always kennels, from the start she has been 100% house trained, has not touched anything in the house (no chewing/damage), makes no noise when I am out at work, and is a pleasure to own. She is bouncy and enthusiastic (so would love a lab to play with
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) but also knows her parameters and will lie down to rest when I remind her with a firm 'no' that she should not overdo things.

I cannot reccomend the breed highly enough, if you explain to the rescue people want you want then they will find one which matches your requirements, and will find one which gets on with your cat/labrador/life style
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If you need any further convincing then follow the link and see how some of these dogs have been treated - it is horrific in some cased - I am so glad that over the years I have been able to give four of these dogs a nice home


Greyhound Rescue West of England website

Right, I will get off my soapbox now
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Sorry Severnmiles but I must disagree with this - see my post below, out of the 4 rescues I have had then 3 would have loved a lab to play with, the only one who wouldnt I chose specifically because she was quiet and I wanted something placid to be with my ageing whippets
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I love Greyhounds
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Don't have much experience with collies, not a fan of JRTs.

Get another lab!
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But then again I'm used to having more than one lab running about.
 
I don't have any experience of greyhounds so can't comment on them.

But I do (well my parents) have a border collie who is out of working parents and she is seriously HYPER. My dad had sheep and we originally got her to work but then circumstances changed and my dad stopped farming and now we only have about half a dozen sheep as pets. We still have all the land though and it is very rare that she isn't out and about, spending all day running around but even after a day in the fields she still insists on running her "circuit" in the house at night until she is either kicked back out to go for a run or sent to her bed.

As much as we love her to bits I don't think we will have another collie now as we don't have the sheep. They require virtually continuous exercise and lots of mental stimulation!

A breed you haven't mentioned but may be worth consideration is a retriever? We also have a flat coated retriever and she is definitely our dog of a life time. She has the most fantastic temperment, is full of personality and everyone who meets her loves her to bits. The only thing I would say though is that it took her until she was about 3-4 to calm down, so as you are looking for a calm dog I wouldn't go for a very young flatcoat- millie was absolutely nuts as a pup! She is 11 this year and we have been debating about getting another flatcoat pup very soon but are so worried that it would just never compare to millie. In my experience golden retrievers are slightly calmer than flatcoats, so they may also be worth consideration?
 
My bad, I was basing it on a friends ex racer which was the biggest wimp!! And my inuits play far too rough for ex OH's working lurchers and I know Inuits aren't as boisterous as a lab can be.

Maybe go for an ex racing greyhound then, atleast it'll give it a home!
 
Hey guys thanks for all your comments

Collies are lovely, and my friend has the calmest most obident collie, a darling to be around.

I know some greyhounds are not to cat friendly, but have seen many that are fine with cats. And seen so many labs and greyhounds together
My lab is not wonderfull with my cat just wants to play so ya know haha

Friends just rescued 7 month old JRT X, and they were out playing yesterday, along with her collie ands spaniel. It was like little and large

Im really torn, not sure haha!!
I want to get it right, might have a word with greyhound rescue people, see whats this lab is like.
Deffinatley going to get something at least 4 and calmer, but loves a good run

Karen K: Stunning boy you have there, is her yourse or for rehoming
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I would go greyhound, but I just love their mellowness. We met a fabulous greyhound in Florida a few weeks ago. Loved to splash around in the sea, and zip miles ahead of his Pit Bull brother. Excellent recall, and he lived with a cat.

One day I will own a greyhound or a Saluki (totally OT, but I'm in love this gorgeous Saluki I snapped a pic of at Badminton).

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come on guys ..alot of dogs chase or dont get on with cats
i have whippets and yes i used to have a cat and they were fine and now i have chickens and they are fine with them aswell,,.....which ever breed you decide they learn to except each other within their own pack
There loads of dogs wanting homes especially non ped dogs
some dogs prefer to be on their own where others like company
good luck in your search
what about border terriers or a cross with a lab
 
I would go greyhound out of your selection, ....cos they are fab.....I have took previously racing greyhounds/whippets and coursing lurchers and have never had a problem getting them used to my cats.
 
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