Boobyjood
Member
Hi everyone,
OH and I have been tentatively considering getting a family dog, but we can't agree on breed, size etc.
Having never owned a dog before, we need lots of advice from all you doggie experts out there.
I am unsure about the committment for a number of reasons;
a) we have a cat
b) I'm very house proud
c) don't like doggie smells or cleaning up dog poo
I do think it would be great fun though, and the boys would love a new addition to the family.
Also, we are in fantastic dog walking territory with the pinewoods and beach on our doorstep.
I love King Charles Spaniels, my parents had one and he was so affectionate and tolerant of the kids.
OH thinks they're too ponsy!
He likes Border Collies. I do too but think they're too much work for a beginner, a big large and lively.
I also love Boxers, but would probably avoid one for the same reasons.
Someone did put on a link to a website where you do a quiz to find your perfect breed; it gave both of us a poodle!!!
Anyway, enough waffle.
Any advice greatly accepted; things to consider are
Buffy the cat
3 boys (6, 12, 14)
Desire to keep house reasonably intact
Cheers!
JudeX
OH and I have been tentatively considering getting a family dog, but we can't agree on breed, size etc.
Having never owned a dog before, we need lots of advice from all you doggie experts out there.
I am unsure about the committment for a number of reasons;
a) we have a cat
b) I'm very house proud
c) don't like doggie smells or cleaning up dog poo
I do think it would be great fun though, and the boys would love a new addition to the family.
Also, we are in fantastic dog walking territory with the pinewoods and beach on our doorstep.
I love King Charles Spaniels, my parents had one and he was so affectionate and tolerant of the kids.
OH thinks they're too ponsy!
He likes Border Collies. I do too but think they're too much work for a beginner, a big large and lively.
I also love Boxers, but would probably avoid one for the same reasons.
Someone did put on a link to a website where you do a quiz to find your perfect breed; it gave both of us a poodle!!!
Anyway, enough waffle.
Any advice greatly accepted; things to consider are
Buffy the cat
3 boys (6, 12, 14)
Desire to keep house reasonably intact
Cheers!
JudeX