DH and I are seriously insane considering getting a dog. We lost our lovely old boy 2 years ago. Neither of us could face the thought until recently I said never again ... We thought once the twats have had their xmas puppies and dumped them we might get something from shelter. So, we are only at thinking stage.
Both our previous Ddogs were from shelters but we were just lucky and they had pups when we visited and we were only half looking ...So actively looking for a dog is new to us. What should we look for?
so...
Pro:
DH is home all day (retired)
I work F/T so we can afford it
Large secure garden well it will be secure when I fix the hole
We live on the edge of town so plenty of rural areas nearby, plus parks etc
Had dogs before (Springer x collie and GSD x collie ) and both were child/cat friendly.
I am fit/healthy
No DC (grown up & DGC only visit 2-3 times a year)
I can walk before/after work/days off and DH while I'm at work.
Con:
2 x cats
DH disabled, although he has scooter to take Ddog out. last dog thought he was a husky Not overly mobile and prone to falls if something gets under foot cats are on a murder mission
So happy to have an fairly active Ddog, needs to be cat friendly .
So what do you reckon? Breeds to look out for? Best age to look for? Another collie x?
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What sort of dog is sensible?
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Feckitall · 27/12/2018 15:53
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