So my wife wants a dog.... - Page 2

Lumberjack5.0 · 07-02-2008, 08:24 PM

Oh and they are great with kids. Read up -- this is not a fanatical owner's biased opinion.

WonderWoman · 07-02-2008, 08:36 PM

great so now my daughter saw the pics of the tea cups and she wants another dog. I better start looking for another place to live.. no pets here!

2ez2brich · 07-02-2008, 08:41 PM

Dayum.....I just came back from the Pet Store a little bit ago. My daughters were looking at Chiuaua (sp?), Pomeranians, Pugs and English Bull Dog.

I didn't know dogs were so expensive these days. the first three averaged about $1700.....the Bull Dog was $3500.

I grew up with Dobermans.....would love to get a Grey or Black one.

Lumberjack5.0 · 07-02-2008, 08:43 PM

Bulldogs from breeders are much cheaper (far from cheap, but much cheaper). I'd guess ~$1500 or thereabouts.

bgriff · 07-02-2008, 09:10 PM

Look online for a minature boxer. I saw them online a few years ago. Its a boxer but pint sized. They are cute as hell and still look tough like a boxer. I love those things... The only reason that I didnt get one at the time is because they were 4 grand

Tweak · 07-02-2008, 09:58 PM

Yorkies are great little dogs. They're so sweet.

Guy friend of mine felt like a douche getting a Yorkie with his ex girlfriend, but he did.... and named it Angus (to try to make it sound badass). He loved that dog like crazy.

Scooter · 07-02-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabeetz

So do homeless people, perhaps moreso. Why not get a homeless midget.. one that would cook and clean and groom itself.

It's easier to house break the dog not to pee on the furniture than the homeless midget.

If you're going small, Havashons are awesome.

This is Bentley:

navalgazer · 07-02-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by A L

Why not just go witht the Mini pincher - they are awesome. Have no idea they are mini sized - they think they are all kinds of jacked up!

Exactly what I was going to say.

Mr.Meat · 07-02-2008, 11:16 PM

This is Waffles. Hes a miniature schnauzer. Just like a yorkie he's hypo-allergenic.

WonderWoman · 07-03-2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tweak

Yorkies are great little dogs. They're so sweet.

Guy friend of mine felt like a douche getting a Yorkie with his ex girlfriend, but he did.... and named it Angus (to try to make it sound badass). He loved that dog like crazy.

they really are so sweet.. mush mush

My daughters dog was gone for a few days with her sister to her mom's house. OMG, He was a wreck. He missed his house and his pizza,lol. When he got home he was so ecstatic to see my ex. They are one of a kind. They both love each other so much its rather funny - I usually chat with him once a day and we always talk about Cody.

TAZ · 07-03-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by *Bunny*

Im all for cute dogs, but I seriously think with all the shelter issues lately and overcrowding, maybe convince your wife to go check there 1st.

People lose their homes, leave /abandon their pets.

I wish I had a big house and yard to take more than one. I will some day.

I love my rotts but Bunny's statement rings true. It's tragic when you look at the amount of animals that are in shelters. My ex-wife helps with rescue dogs and is involved with the adoption/rescue process. There are far more good dogs than homes......

-TAZ

Immortalis · 07-03-2008, 07:54 AM

Animals are great for a family. Yeah the responsibility can suck at times, especially when it pretty much ALL falls on you. But I think its important for children especially, to be raised around animals and see first hand growing up just how loving an animal can be. That alone instills a lot of values in a person whether they can perceive it or not, and I truly believe that those values will carry on later in life even into parenthood.

Good people + Good Animals = Good Families

oh, by the way Cats > Dogs, kthxbye

solidspine · 07-03-2008, 10:56 AM

I love Dobermans, but think about getting her a Sheltie, really smart and loyal.

JG1 · 07-03-2008, 11:00 AM

I think I may be making some ground on the Doberman front....I think

JG1 · 07-03-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by solidspine

I love Dobermans, but think about getting her a Sheltie, really smart and loyal.

That looks like Lassie??

Kabeetz · 07-03-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JG1

I think I may be making some ground on the Doberman front....I think

I dunno I think you should edit the thread title to:

So my wife wants a Yorkie.... so we're gonna get one.

2 to 1 odds on that one.

JG1 · 07-03-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabeetz

I dunno I think you should edit the thread title to:

So my wife wants a Yorkie.... so we're gonna get one.

2 to 1 odds on that one.

LOL.

Why do I have a feeling she's gonna get her Yorkie........And I'm gonna get my Doberman..........great, from 0 to 2 dogs.....lol

Umm no... lol

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bgriff SBT ADDICT Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,648 Rep Power: 126062	Look online for a minature boxer. I saw them online a few years ago. Its a boxer but pint sized. They are cute as hell and still look tough like a boxer. I love those things... The only reason that I didnt get one at the time is because they were 4 grand __________________ GRRRRRRR . . .

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Tweak Protein whey scented Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Banana phone Posts: 3,743 Rep Power: 258038	Yorkies are great little dogs. They're so sweet. Guy friend of mine felt like a douche getting a Yorkie with his ex girlfriend, but he did.... and named it Angus (to try to make it sound badass). He loved that dog like crazy. __________________ Tweak's Training Log

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Lumberjack5.0 Mr. Chubby Pants Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 725 miles away Posts: 1,381 Rep Power: 39584	Oh and they are great with kids. Read up -- this is not a fanatical owner's biased opinion.

07-02-2008, 08:41 PM	#28 (permalink)
2ez2brich Connoisseur of Women Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New York, but I love Philly. Posts: 1,503 Rep Power: 46743	Dayum.....I just came back from the Pet Store a little bit ago. My daughters were looking at Chiuaua (sp?), Pomeranians, Pugs and English Bull Dog. I didn't know dogs were so expensive these days. the first three averaged about $1700.....the Bull Dog was $3500. I grew up with Dobermans.....would love to get a Grey or Black one.

07-02-2008, 08:43 PM	#29 (permalink)
Lumberjack5.0 Mr. Chubby Pants Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 725 miles away Posts: 1,381 Rep Power: 39584	Bulldogs from breeders are much cheaper (far from cheap, but much cheaper). I'd guess ~$1500 or thereabouts.

07-03-2008, 07:54 AM	#37 (permalink)
Immortalis The Prophet Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,233 Rep Power: 114041	Animals are great for a family. Yeah the responsibility can suck at times, especially when it pretty much ALL falls on you. But I think its important for children especially, to be raised around animals and see first hand growing up just how loving an animal can be. That alone instills a lot of values in a person whether they can perceive it or not, and I truly believe that those values will carry on later in life even into parenthood. Good people + Good Animals = Good Families oh, by the way Cats > Dogs, kthxbye

07-03-2008, 10:56 AM	#38 (permalink)
solidspine Retired Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,622 Rep Power: 0	I love Dobermans, but think about getting her a Sheltie, really smart and loyal.

07-03-2008, 11:00 AM	#39 (permalink)
JG1 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Chum Bucket Posts: 2,463 Rep Power: 49514	I think I may be making some ground on the Doberman front....I think