So my wife wants a dog....

JG1 · 07-02-2008, 02:19 PM

She's says my daughter who just turned 2 needs a dog

. I particulary don't want anymore responsibility than what I have now, but she's relentless and now has my daughter saying "daddy please doggy".

What kind of dog does she want? A Yorkie.....

I'm not a Yorkie type person. I've had 3 dogs my whole life and they were Dobermans....we lost our last one about 5 years ago to bone cancer.

I adore Dobermans.

She wants a little dog, I compromise and say I really don't want any dog right now but if we HAVE to, lets get another Dobe.

She says the Dobe is going to scratch the crap out of our hardwood floors and steps (she may have a point here), and they she doesn't want a big dog.

I don't know what to do here....I do agree that the baby should have a dog but huh a Yorkie???!!!

T-Cake · 07-02-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JG1

She's says my daughter who just turned 2 needs a dog

. I particulary don't want anymore responsibility than what I have now, but she's relentless and now has my daughter saying "daddy please doggy".

What kind of dog does she want? A Yorkie.....

I'm not a Yorkie type person. I've had 3 dogs my whole life and they were Dobermans....we lost our last one about 5 years ago to bone cancer.

I adore Dobermans.

She wants a little dog, I compromise and say I really don't want any dog right now but if we HAVE to, lets get another Dobe.

She says the Dobe is going to scratch the crap out of our hardwood floors and steps (she may have a point here), and they she doesn't want a big dog.

I don't know what to do here....I do agree that the baby should have a dog but huh a Yorkie???!!!

Tell her you'll allow a dog IN if she kicks the ice cream and peanut butter OUT of the house.

There's a trade-off! A Yorkie and a half-gallon of ice cream are the same size anyway!!!

RagingBull666 · 07-02-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Cake

A Yorkie and a half-gallon of ice cream are the same size anyway!!!

Not with the "new" smaller containers for ice cream!!

Kabeetz · 07-02-2008, 02:34 PM

As long as you don't have to walk the thing alone with a pink leash... having a little dog around might not be so bad if that's the kind your daughter wants.

Maybe you guys can compromise with something in between sized like a bulldog?

Either way, please promise to never bring it to the mall in a Louis Vuitton bag or a baby stroller. PLEASE man.

JG1 · 07-02-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Cake

Tell her you'll allow a dog IN if she kicks the ice cream and peanut butter OUT of the house.

There's a trade-off! A Yorkie and a half-gallon of ice cream are the same size anyway!!!

Haha!

thats great

JG1 · 07-02-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabeetz

As long as you don't have to walk the thing alone with a pink leash... having a little dog around might not be so bad if that's the kind your daughter wants.

Maybe you guys can compromise with something in between sized like a bulldog?

Either way, please promise to never bring it to the mall in a Louis Vuitton bag or a baby stroller. PLEASE man.

No thats what my wife wants...lol

My daughter could care less.

Scarlett · 07-02-2008, 02:45 PM

No one ever thinks they're a Yorkie type person....

But just you wait. If your wife gets one, which she should, you will become a Yorkie person. My dad joked about using our Yorkie as a nerf ball before we got her, but the day they brought Lucy home he was converted almost instantly. And I loved her in spite of my jealousy because she replaced me as his "little girl" when I went off to college, lol.

Check out this thread if you haven't seen it: Anybody have a Tea-Cup Yorkie (Yorkshire Terrier)?

GTLifter · 07-02-2008, 02:46 PM

American Pit Bull Terrier

smaller then a doberman and very loyal/protective of it's family (i.e. your daughter)

JG1 · 07-02-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarlett

No one ever thinks they're a Yorkie type person....

But just you wait. If your wife gets one, which she should, you will become a Yorkie person. My dad joked about using our Yorkie as a nerf ball before we got her, but the day they brought Lucy home he was converted almost instantly. And I loved her in spite of my jealousy because she replaced me as his baby when I went off to college, lol.

Check out this thread if you haven't seen it: Anybody have a Tea-Cup Yorkie (Yorkshire Terrier)?

If my wife see's this I'll be doomed

Are the pink bows required?

trivial · 07-02-2008, 02:51 PM

I never thought I'd like a small dog, but I wanted a dog that didn't shed so a poodle mix (or poodle) seemed a good option. I got a maltese-poodle mix (also known as the stupidist sounding dog breed ever: malti-poo) and have been in love with the little guy ever since. He was so little when we got him, instead of calling him his name, "Zack", we called him "Snack." Lol.

I grew up with labs and always made fun of small dogs, but they are very lovable....

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JG1 · 07-02-2008, 02:56 PM

Me want

A L · 07-02-2008, 03:02 PM

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!

Scarlett · 07-02-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JG1

If my wife see's this I'll be doomed

Are the pink bows required?

HAHAHA, nahh. We keep her hair shorter now though she STILL needs a bath like every week. She's so close to the ground her hair picks up everything like a little mop. And when she sniffs around on the floor all manner of things get stuck in her beard, lololol.

Lucy is actually a runt - 3lbs fully grown. Her brother was more like 7lbs, so you could get a bigger Yorkie easily.

I'm telling you, you will loooooooove itttttttt...

JG1 · 07-02-2008, 03:07 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!

LOL I had one of those before (forget to list him in my dog count). I named him Scrappy-Doo and let me tell you he thought he was about 150lbs. He was very snippy though and I worry about the baby with dogs like that. The only thing the baby would have to worry about with a Dobe is getting licked to death.

bigdamray · 07-02-2008, 03:26 PM

Dude, if you get a little dog, I will make so much fun of you!! LOL!! Seriously, you give any animal a good home and you've got my respect!! Little dogs need love too!!

midlifecrisis · 07-02-2008, 03:29 PM

I will throw in the Jack Russell. Pretty small and good on the cute scale, but also extremely smart, ferocious and evil. Can kill anything close to its own size. Which is cool.

07-02-2008, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
JG1 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Chum Bucket Posts: 2,293 Rep Power: 37512	So my wife wants a dog.... She's says my daughter who just turned 2 needs a dog . I particulary don't want anymore responsibility than what I have now, but she's relentless and now has my daughter saying "daddy please doggy". What kind of dog does she want? A Yorkie..... I'm not a Yorkie type person. I've had 3 dogs my whole life and they were Dobermans....we lost our last one about 5 years ago to bone cancer. I adore Dobermans. She wants a little dog, I compromise and say I really don't want any dog right now but if we HAVE to, lets get another Dobe. She says the Dobe is going to scratch the crap out of our hardwood floors and steps (she may have a point here), and they she doesn't want a big dog. I don't know what to do here....I do agree that the baby should have a dog but huh a Yorkie???!!!

07-02-2008, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kabeetz Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 6,493 Rep Power: 124665	As long as you don't have to walk the thing alone with a pink leash... having a little dog around might not be so bad if that's the kind your daughter wants. Maybe you guys can compromise with something in between sized like a bulldog? Either way, please promise to never bring it to the mall in a Louis Vuitton bag or a baby stroller. PLEASE man. __________________ "All you can do is stand and, worst thing you can do is panic. Use it to your advantage, avoid insanity manage. To conquer... Every obstacle, make impossible possible. Even when winning's illogical, losing's still far from optional." - T.I. "No Matter What"

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trivial heart like a maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,271 Rep Power: 121191	I never thought I'd like a small dog, but I wanted a dog that didn't shed so a poodle mix (or poodle) seemed a good option. I got a maltese-poodle mix (also known as the stupidist sounding dog breed ever: malti-poo) and have been in love with the little guy ever since. He was so little when we got him, instead of calling him his name, "Zack", we called him "Snack." Lol. I grew up with labs and always made fun of small dogs, but they are very lovable..... __________________ Funny bodybuilding tees, tanks and hoodies at www.wittystees.com My log: Countdown to Hurricane Bay

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bigdamray Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Richland Hills, Texas Posts: 6,486 Rep Power: 108046	Dude, if you get a little dog, I will make so much fun of you!! LOL!! Seriously, you give any animal a good home and you've got my respect!! Little dogs need love too!! __________________

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midlifecrisis What would John Wayne Do? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 704 Houser Street Posts: 3,236 Rep Power: 39529	I will throw in the Jack Russell. Pretty small and good on the cute scale, but also extremely smart, ferocious and evil. Can kill anything close to its own size. Which is cool. __________________ The forbearing use of power does not only form a touchstone, but the manner in which an individual enjoys certain advantages over others is a test of a true gentleman. The power which the strong have over the weak, the employer over the employed, the educated over the unlettered, the experienced over the confiding, even the clever over the silly--the forbearing or inoffensive use of all this power or authority, or a total abstinence from it when the case admits it, will show the men in a plain light The gentleman does not needlessly and unnecessarily remind an offender of a wrong he may have committed against him. He cannot only forgive, he can forget; and he strives for that nobleness of self and mildness of character which impart sufficient strength to let the past be but the past. A true man of honor feels humbled when he cannot help humbling others. ” —Robert E. Lee

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Scarlett little nobody Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 933 Rep Power: 100574	No one ever thinks they're a Yorkie type person.... But just you wait. If your wife gets one, which she should, you will become a Yorkie person. My dad joked about using our Yorkie as a nerf ball before we got her, but the day they brought Lucy home he was converted almost instantly. And I loved her in spite of my jealousy because she replaced me as his "little girl" when I went off to college, lol. Check out this thread if you haven't seen it: Anybody have a Tea-Cup Yorkie (Yorkshire Terrier)?

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GTLifter www.prowriststraps.com Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,072 Rep Power: 54838	American Pit Bull Terrier smaller then a doberman and very loyal/protective of it's family (i.e. your daughter)

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JG1 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Chum Bucket Posts: 2,293 Rep Power: 37512	Me want

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A L YOKED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Controlled Aggression Posts: 2,576 Rep Power: 93762	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!