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Post by Gunnails on Jan 26, 2015 20:05:42 GMT -5
I am currently dogless and the thread made me remember some good friends, no intention to make anyone emo, cause I'm not, well maybe a bit. I truly hope that I can put down three more good dogs before my time is up.
Will be dog shopping myself in a few more months, wife says were to old for a Vizsla and wants a small dog, I say maybe not.
All Vizslas are very much the same, look the same, moan the same, fart the same, and love the same. It's like I had the same dog for 32 years.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 20:10:46 GMT -5
I have a passel of 100% purebreed English Bulldogs. My trainers and dog nannies tell me they are the best breed for a number of reasons. Apologies if they are out of all of your price ranges, but we can only speak from our own experiences.
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Post by Lithfan on Jan 26, 2015 20:13:46 GMT -5
I have a Husky/Makamute mix that's getting older. My kids (9 & 12 years old) want a puppy. So far Rottweiler, chocolate lab, and Pomsky have been put on the table. Anyone have any opinions on a good family pet that's affectionate? Don't want a yappy, tiny dog, but also think a Rott (my sons choice) might be a little too aggressive for my liking. Thoughts appreciated. I have a rott - golden mix. Best dog that I have ever had -- unfortunately he has gotten up there in years and probably won't be with us much longer. Great dog. Kids were about 10 & 12 when we got him and we never had a problem. |
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Post by Gunnails on Jan 26, 2015 20:21:01 GMT -5
unfortunately he has gotten up there in years and probably won't be with us much longer. ===================================================== Careful, you'll make Rags cry. Enjoy your friend. |
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Post by Jetworks on Jan 26, 2015 20:39:26 GMT -5
Another vote for the vizsla. I got mine due to their reputation of being a "velcro breed", meaning they attach themselves to families (bigger the better) and will always like to be around their family. The reason that appealed to me was I wanted her as a therapy dog for our autistic daughter. While her disposition towards my daughter is better than I could have dreamed, my daughter doesn't interact with her as I had hoped. Vizslas are moderately to highly affectionate, very goofy, pretty high up on the intelligence scale (mine understands ~40 verbal and non-verbal commands), and can do just about anything (hunt, point, track, retrieve and swim). The "downside" is that they are high-energy dogs that need both physical and mental exercise daily, but some lines are less demanding than others. Ours is satisfied with an hour in the dog park running around and a nightly walk. Keep in mind they also have shorter than average lifespans. They are one of the original hypo-allergenic breeds and they do not possess an undercoat. Really, I can't say enough good things about the vizsla. Here's our girl Penny:   |
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