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Topic: dogs
Posted By: lizzle
Subject: dogs
Date Posted: 26 December 2005 at 9:59am
| Lewis and I have decided when we move to gisborne, we'll get a dog. So any suggestinos on breed? We need one that is good with kids - obviously, we'll have a large fenced yard, and have enough time to walk once or twice a day. Now, my preference is for a larger dog. I'm not a fan of toys. Also, I plan to get two kunekune piglets so something that wouldn't eat or attack them would be good too. |
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Posted By: Carmel
Date Posted: 26 December 2005 at 12:21pm
we have a golden retriever and she just loves kids, my dog would probably be scared of the pigs
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 26 December 2005 at 2:49pm
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We had (I kid you not!) a Rottweiler that we got as a 10 week old pup, and he was soooo great with the kids. We brought him up around th ekids and he wasn't at all aggressive or anything. In fact, the silly thing was so placid that someone stole him out of our back garden and he didn't even bark! Willie was devastated!
My only advice is to get your dog very young so that it is used to the kids from day one. It's harder to introduce an older pup/dog to kids. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 26 December 2005 at 2:50pm
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Hi Lizzle, are you planning on getting a puppy or a a full grown dog?
If you get a puppy then it doesn't really matter what kind of dog it is they will grow up with having pigs around so will be used to it. We have a Bull Terrier & she is wonderful. Not everyone's kettle of fish though. Its a rarely known fact that the breed was actually bred for guarding children. She is very easy maintenance eg no long hair, very friendly, doesn't eat much, AND she shares her bed with the cat or any of the sicky calves off the farm. But I know most families tend to go for german shepards or labs. My mum has border collies. Personally I don't like them because they have long hair & it can take abit of time brushing them all the time! ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 27 December 2005 at 7:53pm
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I know you said not a toy dog, and she's not a toy dog, but is little, We have a Jack Russell, and she is absolutely fantabulous. I cannot recocomend them highly enough. THey can be "busy" but wonderful, friendly, playful dogs, and not too big or overwhelming, either. Tui loves Jacob, and dosent get mad when he grabs big handfulls of skin and pulls, or bites her ear, they are best mates. We had a Siberian wolfhound (looks like a wolf, like the dogs on snow dogs) and a Lab, both great dogs, but big, always hungry (lab) and DROOL!!!(lab again!) I hate drool!!!! Our little pocket rocket dosent drool, and is very transportable. Friends of ours have a boxer, and she is great, but once again, DROOL!!! Good luck! Dogs are fantastic pets! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 28 December 2005 at 11:27am
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i used to dislike little dogs but now have a bischon (sp) frise foxy cross. milo whos 6 on the 5th jan looks just like Hairy McClarey so kids looove him. Hes great with kids too as he loves to hoon around the yard with them and cos hes crossed with a bischon he has the coat like one so doent malt or smell unless hes been playing with other dogs. and yes the transportable thing is great also friends dont mind if i bring him to stay when we go visiting as hes little. yep dogs def are great pets ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 28 December 2005 at 2:32pm
| not sure about little dogs, as I really do prefer bigger ones. Just read about a jack russell biting the nose of a little girl!!! Although I still think there are no such things as bad dogs, just bad owners! |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 31 December 2005 at 2:03pm
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i'm golden retriever all the way!!!!!!!! clyde was 3 yesterday and he is sooooo great with jack. he lets jack climb all over him and take things from him etc one thing i will say......please please don't go to a pet shop to buy anything!
go to nzkc.co.nz and you may find some help there on which breed is for you and find a breeder. i'd also recommend a german shepherd. my parents breed them and have 5, all of which i totally trust with jack and always will. good luck! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 31 December 2005 at 3:42pm
| Why not a pet shop? |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 01 January 2006 at 3:49am
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It depends on what age you get them at, but if they are from a pet store you don't know how / if they have been handled since birth (or as close to birth as possible), and therefore may be more temperamental or harder to train. If you get them young enough (like a couple of months, tops) you might be OK, but I would probably suggest a breeder as well - that way you can be sure of certifications and things as well. Oh ! And my vote is for a labrador or retriever as well, LOVELY dogs ;) ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 02 January 2006 at 1:56pm
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if you buy from a breeder you will save yourself hundreds of dollars and you'll be almost gauranteed that all health checks have been done on the parents before breeding ie hips/elbows, heart etc
for instance..we paid $700 for clyde from the breeder and he came with papers that shows his 'family tree'. pet shops charge $1200 for golden retrievers (and the same amount approx for mixed breeds!!!) if you are interested in a retriever let me know and i can suggest a few breeders up your way as clyde is a show dog and i know of a few lovely kennels up there. ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: kasbee
Date Posted: 02 January 2006 at 3:13pm
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We have a yellow and black labrador. Clyde and Jess. They are lovely dogs and good with kids. The only problem we are having is that jess is still a puppy and full of energy, but she is slowly learning and HOPEFULLY by the time our twins are running around she will be alot better. ------------- Kelly, mother to 4 wonderful children. http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 02 January 2006 at 7:36pm
| Okay, next q, what age do people recoemmend getting a pupy. We were thinknig about next xmas as Jake will be 2 and B2 will be one, but is that too young? Jake is one now and loves animals....from a distance. But then again, the only dog he's seen is my grandfather's hideous griffin...it had an accident a few years ago and its eye fell out after Grandad slammed it's head (accidently) in the car door. it is truly an ugly dog, i try not to touch it. Anyway, too young do you think? |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 02 January 2006 at 8:24pm
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Hi Lizzle. I don't think that is too early at all. Our dog Brynn was around before Alex and they are best buddies, same thing with our cat Leilou. The only thing is do you want to be worrying about obedience training the puppy when Jake & B2 are that age? It could be just one more thing to worry about. ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 6:10am
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It's definitely not too young, as long as you are meticulous about hygiene. I'm not planning on having a dog just yet (although I want one eventually), but all our cats will be around from the word go, as I really want my child to grow up around animals and at least learn how to respect and take care of them. And as Toni mentioned the only struggle you might have is finding the time to obedience train the puppy while you've got two wee ones, but then again, I'm sure you'd find a way to make it work ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: tania4
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 8:33am
Hi Lizzle..You are going to love Gisborne I lived there all my life,we moved to Rotorua 2 yrs ago but visit regularly to see family and friends(i miss the sun)
About getting a dog,we have a 13 yr old boxerx and plan on getting a new puppy either in the next 2 mths before baby no3 so I have time to train it or when baby is walking so puppy isnt tempted to 'clean' the baby while its on the floor.We are either getting a Rottweiller,mymum has had 2 around my girls and they have been excellent or a staffie or bullterrier as a friend had them while my girls were babies and they are very protective around babies..Good luck with the move and finding a puppy
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 9:16am
Awwwww I want a dog.... but I fear for its health with Hannah around. She gets a bit excited around animals and already has scared off the neighbours cat. 
I love big dogs too. |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 9:50am
| Jake used to lie on our cat and bite it. Stupid thing just sat there. |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 11:42am
*chuckles*  ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 11 January 2006 at 4:28pm
just thought i'd show off my furkid 'clyde' he's 3yrs old and still chases his tail!!
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 11 January 2006 at 4:29pm
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sorry about the size guys! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 7:58pm
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Well we have just brough a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy off a breeder in Hawkes Bay - Awesome dogs and grow about the same size as Lab's.
When you buy off a breeder you usually enquire before the puppy is born and explain your circumstances (kids, work, money etc) and they pick the best puppy for you, took me 2 litters to get mine and she is great with Arna. Only thing we have found is when puppy gets excited she jumps up on Arna - only playing but gives Arna a fright, but the lil cheeky girl knows how to tell Binti off and she listens!! And do LOTS of research on the breed and also I recommend Puppy Pre-School (vet's usually have something) or Obediance course - especially with kids. Sorry for the Novel!! ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 18 January 2006 at 9:39pm
| Oooo I only just saw the pics of Clyde, Vanessa. He's absolutely gorgeous!!! (And I don't even like animals that much) |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 19 January 2006 at 9:27am
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he is isn't he! the breeder we got him from has a litter due on valentines day....still trying to convince dean that clyde needs his bonnie! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 19 January 2006 at 10:27am
Ooooh, he's lovely!! I just adore big dogs - we had German Shepherds when I was growing up and they were amazing  Love them and would highly recommend them, I also love Retreivers and Labs. Alas we can never have one as my partner and step daughter are both allergic  ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 8:53am
aww clare that sucks! 
i love german shephards also. my parents breed them and have 5 now!! they are sooooo good with jack, especially murphy. he's not too good with strangers as he's had some health probs but he's always the first to be there when jack starts crying! i would never hesitate to leave them all with jack as i know he'd be well taken care of. ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 9:23am
| Thanks everyone for the advice. I erally want to get the perfect dog for us. I hate the thought of later having to "send it to live on the farm" because we can't handle it, or it's not suitable, ick. |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 9:37am
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my hubby has decided as soon as we are in our own place (that will be sometime later this year hopefully...) we are getting a German Shepard. He has wanted one all his life. hmmmmmmm, I'm not to sure because it is me who will have to look after it, hehehehe. I love doggies but I find cats so much easier ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Popsicle
Date Posted: 20 January 2006 at 4:36pm
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Clyde is just gorgeous. I am a labrador/golden retriever sort of girl. We had a lab but unfortunately had to be put to sleep with kidney failure when he was 3. I'm positive that our daughter is the reincarnation of him because she just loves dogs, everything is 'woof woof' - even guinea pigs and my parents have a lovely natured little beagle and she follows it round everywhere. We'll get another dog too at some point and you can bet your bottom dollar it will be a lab or retriever. Lovely faces, lovely natures, boisterous and playful - just what growing, energetic kids need! |
Posted By: kennedysmum
Date Posted: 21 January 2006 at 12:16pm
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we have a german shep who is great with kids tends to forget he has a tail and sometime knocks over the smaller ones
Our Samoyed is great to but is a bit of hard work with all the brushing that HAS to be done and he is very "talkative" we had a black lab who unfortunalty was hit by a car a year ago but she was so great with the boys they useed to sit on her and poke and prod at her when she had enuff she just got up and walked off. |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 21 January 2006 at 2:17pm
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how exciting ana!! shame my parents didn't have any litters coming up this year
liz, maybe you should go to a dog show and have a look at the different breeds there are out there. we were at one this morning, unfortunately the competition was too tough for clyde
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 21 January 2006 at 6:45pm
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Now that I think about it and have read over some of the recent posts, I think a German Shepherd would be quite a suitable dog for us, if we get one. I know hubby would like one eventually, but not until we are a bit more settled. We'd have to have a few less other pets as well I think, which is understandable.
------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 22 January 2006 at 9:43am
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jax you can't go wrong with a german shephard very loyal dogs and very protective without being 'over protective' if ya know what i mean
they are actually the most popular breed in nz and golden retrievers came in either 2nd or 3rd, labs were the other top breed. (2nd or 3rd) ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 22 January 2006 at 9:59am
Well besides them being an all-round good dog, I reckon getting to know their temperament would be good for any future careers I might be considering...  ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 22 January 2006 at 10:37am
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we had a g/s as kids and she was the best dog very protective of us and there is 4 of us she was the best family dog her name was cher my mum named her cher was verymuched love and looked back on as a loved family member we had too put her down years ago but if i was u i would get a g/s as they r great dogs i gonna get one for my boy when hes a bit older ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 22 January 2006 at 12:39pm
| Ooo Jax, are you thinking of becoming a police woman??? Coooooool!!! |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 22 January 2006 at 1:32pm
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Nikki, it is a definite possibility, was going to get my fitness on track for it this year until bubba came along - their requirements are quite strict and it takes a lot of training if you are not naturally fit. I have a few mates that are police officers, including one other chicky, and they love their jobs to bits. Have wanted to do it for quite some time, as I really respect what they do, but just have to wait for the right stage of my life as it is a really intense process to go through. ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 22 January 2006 at 9:41pm
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Yeah, I have a friend who is trying to get into police college this year I think. Although she's mega fit (damn competitive athletes) but has a knee injury that I think she is a bit worried about.
It would be cool. Just gotta make sure you don't get too cynical!
But awesome, if you do start training after baby we'll be here to spur you on! (though we will be sitting on our asses at our computers... but sweating along with you in spirit!) |