looking for a dog

[SAV_117]

hey ppl im thinking of getting a dog but not sure what kind i want deffinetly dont want it malting cause thats a pain in the ass. just wondered what ppl opinions are of different dogs

[ClairBear]

Try this site, as it's imperative you select the correct pet for you.

PET NET

[SAV_117]

thanks for that

[SAV_117]

out of the 4 dogs that came up i like the german shepherd but i know the long hair ones malt alot lol is there anytype that doesnt

[Sharoo]

Unless its hairless or a poodle all dogs moult.
My dog is a mastiff x staffy and her fur is so short that she can't get fleas, but she moulted so much last year I thought she was going bald.
Invest in a good brush, there's special ones you can get specifically for getting that moult coat out.

[Leathal11]

STAFFY awsome dogs i got one! and short hair!

[Goon]

If a puppy has big paws, its going to be a big dog in most cases

[Sharoo]

Go and have a look down at your nearest RSPCA or similar.
I lost both my dogs (aged 14 and 19) withing 6 months of each other and I didn't have time for a puppy so I went to the ACT RSPCA looking for a dog(they do get puppies in too).
I wrote down what I wanted in a dog that suited my lifestyle and went looking without the guidelines of a specific breed.
I found Kimba a 10 month old staffy x mastiff and she was perfect. Her breed had nothing to do with why we adopted her, It was totally based on her personality and nature.

[Goon]

Go and have a look down at your nearest RSPCA or similar.
I lost both my dogs (aged 14 and 19) withing 6 months of each other and I didn't have time for a puppy so I went to the ACT RSPCA looking for a dog(they do get puppies in too).
I wrote down what I wanted in a dog that suited my lifestyle and went looking without the guidelines of a specific breed.
I found Kimba a 10 month old staffy x mastiff and she was perfect. Her breed had nothing to do with why we adopted her, It was totally based on her personality and nature.

RSPCA is a great place to save an animal, that were i got my german shepard i use to have before he passed on from old age... even if u cant find one there u like, let them know what u want..cause if one comes in you'll be the first to know

[VrWagz1]

Also buy from a proper breeder. Dont buy from pet shops.

As far as a dog that dosnt malt too much the king charles spaniel is a good choice as they have feathery sort of fur, miniature chauau(??spelling) is a fairly hairless dog too but not much of a dog IMO though. But im partial to staffys as i have one, i like medium sized dogs. But if you like little yap dogs thats good too, it really upto what suits you.

If this is your pup you will need to be aware that they will require 24hour care for a while just like a little kid. I sorta found this out the hard way. Was the only thing i overlooked when buying my dog. I would get home from N/S and look after it while the mrs was off to work on d/s and i used to miss out on alot of sleep for a few weeks because of the pup. But if your lucky enough to have somone at home during the week all the time then it wont be a problem.

[faroogoo]

Boxer,owned one for 12 years before she was taken by cancer.

Short hair,great markings,very loyal,win win.

[zerodown]

hey ppl im thinking of getting a dog but not sure what kind i want deffinetly dont want it malting cause thats a pain in the ass. just wondered what ppl opinions are of different dogs

Do yourself as favour mate and go straight here. Best natured dog's I've ever had.

GRV Clubs - GAP

[SAV_117]

thanks for your replys fellas i was actually thinking of an english staffy at first

[SLO 057]

go the RSPCA save a dog some pain! mine come from there, all chiped with the works. and cheaper than a pet shop or breader!

[SAV_117]

yep i was gonna swing past there in the next week or 2 and have a look

[slappa.]

hey mate, have you looked at rottweilers?

not for everyone, they require a heap of obedience training, and love, but they can be one of the most loving/loyal breeds around if you pick a good registered breeder.

if your an active person it helps, being a working dog they need at least 2 good workouts a day.

I'm onto my second rotty, diesel 16 weeks old, such a softy.


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about 14 weeks at work.

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As vrwagz1 said, be ready for no sleep or life for the first few weeks. Their like a baby.

Good luck, and stay well away from pet shops.

[faroogoo]

hey mate, have you looked at rottweilers?

not for everyone, they require a heap of obedience training, and love, but they can be one of the most loving/loyal breeds around if you pick a good registered breeder.

if your an active person it helps, being a working dog they need at least 2 good workouts a day.

I'm onto my second rotty, diesel 16 weeks old, such a softy.


first day home 8 weeks

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about 14 weeks at work.

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As vrwagz1 said, be ready for no sleep or life for the first few weeks. Their like a baby.

Good luck, and stay well away from pet shops.

Beautiful dog mate,I also agree with staying away from pet shops.

[Garth]

rspca, save a dog the pain of being put to sleep.

petshops suck, they charge you a insaine amount to buy, you can get the same dog at the rspca for 1/3 the price.

[SAV_117]

i did think of a rotty cause i reackon there awesome dogs but yeah still looking around seems alot of ppl like the RSPCA whats the general age limit at the RSPCA

[CANYONERO]

have to agree with an above post, staffys are a very nice dog. i have one. also got a jack russel, not a good choice, it barks and barks and barks, sheds hair like you wouldnt believe and barks again.

[TVR-190]

Were about to get another Dalmation, good dogs, very playful

[BLOWN SS]

I know you said NO MOULTING but these are my 2, As long as you brush them often and a wash every 6 weeks they are a great dog!!

[POVRTY]

what about a labradore?, the best dogs i could ever own. i have 2 and they arer smart, loyal and great with kids.

[Baldric]

i actually have a litter of pure breed rotty pups if your intrested we could get one to you somehow

[SAV_117]

what about a labradore?, the best dogs i could ever own. i have 2 and they arer smart, loyal and great with kids.

ive also been thinking of a labradore as i do have my young cousins that come around often how are they in terms of malting if its not to bad than i dont mind but yea