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hyperRealGurl
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Maltese... i think they are super duper cute
ette
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I have a Maltese. I love him soo much but I wouldn't reccomend them if you live in a loud area...they alert you everytime someone comes NEAR the house! LOL he's a better watch dog than my lab! Also, they are kind of hard to train as they are stubborn and very smart! But he is a sweet lap dog and very loving! Or if you have children that will torture it, it's not a dog that can handle a lot of poking/pulling.
MACActress
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Don't forget to consider adoption =) I adopted both my dogs (A Bichon and a Terrier Mix) and they are just too sweet =) Not to mention it's oodles cheaper than buying from a breeder. Although if you do buy from a breeder be sure it's a reputable one and not a puppy mill. I used to belong to this great Maltese forum, you could probably find it if you googled it. And also, divapup.com is a pretty great resource! And I loooovveee Yorkies, they are adorable!
Shimmer
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If I buy from a breeder it will be a cockerspaniel pup...but I'd rather adopt from a shelter myself.
A) too many of those babies are put to sleep every day because people are lazy, and that just breaks my heart.
B) it's already fixed, gotten shots and a clean bill of health, for a fairly nominal fee compared to a breeder's fee.
C) My conscience won't let me do other wise. :/
Thank you for the resources!
A) too many of those babies are put to sleep every day because people are lazy, and that just breaks my heart.
B) it's already fixed, gotten shots and a clean bill of health, for a fairly nominal fee compared to a breeder's fee.
C) My conscience won't let me do other wise. :/
Thank you for the resources!
YvetteJeannine
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That's wondRful!!!!! If I were you (I know I'm not, but still...
)I would get a Bichon Frise (better for kids and an active lifestyle, but still a mini-cutie!). What ever you do, just PLEASE....DON'T GO TO A PETSTORE......PUPPY MILL PUPPIES (Sorry...I have to tell ppl this all the time...I'm an animule lover ) Either go to a good breeder (not a "backyard" breeder), or a shelter. Pet store dogs come from HORRIBLE conditions, and are usually sick, overbred, etc. I know, we all feel sorry for them, but to buy one just perpetuates the puppy mill 'power'. Don't mean to preach.... Just my two cents for the da
y....BTW, you should do some research on Bichons....I think they'd be the *perfect* breed for you and your fam
MACActress
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^You have to be very careful with Bichons though. They are very stubborn, and not as loyal as other breeds, atleast in my case. Well they are eventually, but it takes time =) We are also having difficulty training Dottie (the bichon in my icon) to go to the bathroom in places other than inside >< But she is adorable =) But does bite! Her teeth were semi sharp as a baby, nothing skin piercing though. But they are so cute and lovable =) I'm not sure how they would do around small children though, I'm the youngest in my house and 15.
Certain mixes are some of the friendliest dogs I have seen =) If you have kids, sorry I'm not sure if you do, stop by the local shelter with them and look at all the dogs, to make sure there are no allergies and that everyone gets along =) I hope you get your puppy =)
Certain mixes are some of the friendliest dogs I have seen =) If you have kids, sorry I'm not sure if you do, stop by the local shelter with them and look at all the dogs, to make sure there are no allergies and that everyone gets along =) I hope you get your puppy =)
brandiisamonkey
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If you need help finding a good cocker breeder let me know... I know tons across the country... and with cockers you HAVE to buy from a good breeder which honestly will cost you ALOT of money
I have a cocker and he is my world... His name is Picasso he will be a year Christmas eve and he is a black tri. He came from a wonderfull breeder in my area and he has a stunning background. Hes probably the most lovable hyper sweet dog youw ill ever find though... He LOVES everyone that comes to my house, hes never met a "stranger"
| Originally Posted by shimmer If I buy from a breeder it will be a cockerspaniel pup...but I'd rather adopt from a shelter myself. A) too many of those babies are put to sleep every day because people are lazy, and that just breaks my heart. B) it's already fixed, gotten shots and a clean bill of health, for a fairly nominal fee compared to a breeder's fee. C) My conscience won't let me do other wise. :/ Thank you for the resources! |
If you need help finding a good cocker breeder let me know... I know tons across the country... and with cockers you HAVE to buy from a good breeder which honestly will cost you ALOT of money
I have a cocker and he is my world... His name is Picasso he will be a year Christmas eve and he is a black tri. He came from a wonderfull breeder in my area and he has a stunning background. Hes probably the most lovable hyper sweet dog youw ill ever find though... He LOVES everyone that comes to my house, hes never met a "stranger"
MxAxC-_ATTACK
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My mom bought a dog from a pet store once because poor molly was there for over 3 months ! and the store was in our mall we walked by it weekly and saw her sitting there. we FINALLY had to buy her because it was way to pittiful . She was a BEAUTIFUL boston terrier girl ,. when we got her she could hardly walk, she had been cooped up inside that little glass box for WAY too long. IT was very very sad. She came from a puppy mill in Kansas.. I live in so.cal. thats too far for a puppy to come! I hate puppy mills. Dont but from a pet store. No one ever should. I used to work for a adoption leauge here in town. The dogs are so sweet ,, ( i think they know they have been saved and are greatful for it!) Ive had 3 boston terriers in my life. My current (donnie) is a rescue. and HES so freaking sweet (boston terriers are naturally low maintenance) and very affectionate. Yorkies are cute too.. but its very very very important that if you get a dog with longer hair such as a yorkie or Maltese that it is GROOMED on a VERY regular basis!!! I cannot stress this enough!
Shimmer
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Oh, I'm friends with a champion breeder in my area, and have bought.....three? No..two dogs from her before. One for my Dad for Xmas then one for my mom for Valentine's Day.
It is in the agreement when you buy the pup that if it's female it has to be fixed and if it's male you have to contact her for studding him out.
The male we got my dad was black, and GOOOOOOOORGEOUS...but he got stolen. So then my dad wanted to get one for my mom...a little red female with green eyes..and oh. my. God. That dog, when she's all groomed out and stuff is freaking gorgeous. Insanely so.
Carol's got freaking fabulous dogs...and yeah...theyARE expensive.
| Originally Posted by brandiisamonkey If you need help finding a good cocker breeder let me know... I know tons across the country... and with cockers you HAVE to buy from a good breeder which honestly will cost you ALOT of money I have a cocker and he is my world... His name is Picasso he will be a year Christmas eve and he is a black tri. He came from a wonderfull breeder in my area and he has a stunning background. Hes probably the most lovable hyper sweet dog youw ill ever find though... He LOVES everyone that comes to my house, hes never met a "stranger" |
Oh, I'm friends with a champion breeder in my area, and have bought.....three? No..two dogs from her before. One for my Dad for Xmas then one for my mom for Valentine's Day.
It is in the agreement when you buy the pup that if it's female it has to be fixed and if it's male you have to contact her for studding him out.
The male we got my dad was black, and GOOOOOOOORGEOUS...but he got stolen. So then my dad wanted to get one for my mom...a little red female with green eyes..and oh. my. God. That dog, when she's all groomed out and stuff is freaking gorgeous. Insanely so.
Carol's got freaking fabulous dogs...and yeah...theyARE expensive.
brandiisamonkey
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my breeder does teh same thing lol most good breeders will require a regular person to spay or neyter their dogs, they only want them to be pamperd house pets lol... if you love cockers them you need to check out this site http://zimfamilycockers.com/Forums/i...e884d1e019d8d0 Its a cocker spaniel message board im a member of and its one of the most wonderfull communities ever lol PLUS you get to look at all the cute dogs (IMO theres nothing prettier than a cocker) and this is picasso
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| Originally Posted by shimmer Oh, I'm friends with a champion breeder in my area, and have bought.....three? No..two dogs from her before. One for my Dad for Xmas then one for my mom for Valentine's Day. It is in the agreement when you buy the pup that if it's female it has to be fixed and if it's male you have to contact her for studding him out. The male we got my dad was black, and GOOOOOOOORGEOUS...but he got stolen. So then my dad wanted to get one for my mom...a little red female with green eyes..and oh. my. God. That dog, when she's all groomed out and stuff is freaking gorgeous. Insanely so. Carol's got freaking fabulous dogs...and yeah...theyARE expensive.
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my breeder does teh same thing lol most good breeders will require a regular person to spay or neyter their dogs, they only want them to be pamperd house pets lol... if you love cockers them you need to check out this site http://zimfamilycockers.com/Forums/i...e884d1e019d8d0 Its a cocker spaniel message board im a member of and its one of the most wonderfull communities ever lol PLUS you get to look at all the cute dogs (IMO theres nothing prettier than a cocker) and this is picasso
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Shimmer
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oh he's pretty!
Val (my mom's dog) is really convinced she's a kid. Or a cat. I'mnot sure which.
If she is in the vehicle she rides (or tries to) on the BACK OF YOUR NECK!!!
Yikes.
Your pup is adorable.
Val's not the standard size cocker, that's not what carol shows/breeds...she's the smaller size...which is good because I don't want any more bigger sized dogs. I've got a lewellen setter and a schnauzer (most useless damned dog I've ever seen btw) & want one that's littler.
Val (my mom's dog) is really convinced she's a kid. Or a cat. I'mnot sure which.
If she is in the vehicle she rides (or tries to) on the BACK OF YOUR NECK!!!
Yikes.
Your pup is adorable.
Val's not the standard size cocker, that's not what carol shows/breeds...she's the smaller size...which is good because I don't want any more bigger sized dogs. I've got a lewellen setter and a schnauzer (most useless damned dog I've ever seen btw) & want one that's littler.
brandiisamonkey
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Aww thank you! Hes my baby I love him to peices he is the "ideal" size for a cocker 15 inches at the shoulder he might grow that .5 inch lol and then hed really be ideal lol... His father was Ch B Macs Tri without a doubt Which you living in Texas and knowing about cockers have surely heard of B Macs lol his grandfather was int ch B Macs Quick Draw McGraw like I said GREAT pedigree lol
Anywho I like cockers on teh smaller side too my mom has one that came from a backyard breeder and when she saw Picasso she asked if Emma was really a cocker lol... Try explaning to you mom that she didnt get a good dog lol, We love emma to death but her hair dosnt grow out at all shes VERY tall her tail was cut too short and she dosnt have a great temperment arround people she dosnt know lol... But we love her!
Good luck on getting your dog!
| Originally Posted by shimmer oh he's pretty!
Val (my mom's dog) is really convinced she's a kid. Or a cat. I'mnot sure which. If she is in the vehicle she rides (or tries to) on the BACK OF YOUR NECK!!! Yikes. Your pup is adorable. Val's not the standard size cocker, that's not what carol shows/breeds...she's the smaller size...which is good because I don't want any more bigger sized dogs. I've got a lewellen setter and a schnauzer (most useless damned dog I've ever seen btw) & want one that's littler.
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Aww thank you! Hes my baby I love him to peices he is the "ideal" size for a cocker 15 inches at the shoulder he might grow that .5 inch lol and then hed really be ideal lol... His father was Ch B Macs Tri without a doubt Which you living in Texas and knowing about cockers have surely heard of B Macs lol his grandfather was int ch B Macs Quick Draw McGraw like I said GREAT pedigree lol
Anywho I like cockers on teh smaller side too my mom has one that came from a backyard breeder and when she saw Picasso she asked if Emma was really a cocker lol... Try explaning to you mom that she didnt get a good dog lol, We love emma to death but her hair dosnt grow out at all shes VERY tall her tail was cut too short and she dosnt have a great temperment arround people she dosnt know lol... But we love her!
Good luck on getting your dog!
Shimmer
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Thanks
It's dependent upon my little brother's plans with his 'baby'...I may wind up keeping her for the duration of his deployment in iraq...which means I'll be keeping a pit in house and while yes, I *could* still have a pup...I'd rather wait until I can focus more energy on her though.
Mom's dog has good hair, it's thick, not too curly, and grows well. They feel bad for her during summertime so they basically clip it all off, because it's so hot (they live up by the Red River in Northeast Texas...) and then let it regrow in the fall / winter / spring.
I used to have better pics of Val, but...I deleted them.
| Originally Posted by brandiisamonkey Aww thank you! Hes my baby I love him to peices he is the "ideal" size for a cocker 15 inches at the shoulder he might grow that .5 inch lol and then hed really be ideal lol... His father was Ch B Macs Tri without a doubt Which you living in Texas and knowing about cockers have surely heard of B Macs lol his grandfather was int ch B Macs Quick Draw McGraw like I said GREAT pedigree lol Anywho I like cockers on teh smaller side too my mom has one that came from a backyard breeder and when she saw Picasso she asked if Emma was really a cocker lol... Try explaning to you mom that she didnt get a good dog lol, We love emma to death but her hair dosnt grow out at all shes VERY tall her tail was cut too short and she dosnt have a great temperment arround people she dosnt know lol... But we love her! Good luck on getting your dog!
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Thanks
Mom's dog has good hair, it's thick, not too curly, and grows well. They feel bad for her during summertime so they basically clip it all off, because it's so hot (they live up by the Red River in Northeast Texas...) and then let it regrow in the fall / winter / spring.
I used to have better pics of Val, but...I deleted them.
Shimmer
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haha my overweight alcoholic hillbilly uncle owned a shih tzu until the day he died...huuuuuge man. 350 if he was anything, and carried that tiny little dog EVERYWHERE with him. Sushi rode in the bib pocket on his overalls.
| Originally Posted by Juneplum *politely sticks head in* ahem... shih tzu's OWN!!!! 
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haha my overweight alcoholic hillbilly uncle owned a shih tzu until the day he died...huuuuuge man. 350 if he was anything, and carried that tiny little dog EVERYWHERE with him. Sushi rode in the bib pocket on his overalls.
Janice
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http://www.bearcreekrussells.com/
^ Two of our children came from Shelley of Bear Creek Russells. LeeLu a Hunt Terrier, and Magnus (who is HOME and is ADORABLE!) a Russell Terrier.
(not what you're asking for, but they are the BEST dogs ever so I have to at least get you to look at them.
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^ Two of our children came from Shelley of Bear Creek Russells. LeeLu a Hunt Terrier, and Magnus (who is HOME and is ADORABLE!) a Russell Terrier.
(not what you're asking for, but they are the BEST dogs ever so I have to at least get you to look at them.
YvetteJeannine
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Russels are nice dogs. Really smart!
I've got a Lhasa Apso....IMO, Little (His name) is the smartest dog EVER! His "vocabulary" (words he understands) is probably akin to a three year old). He was my dog before I met my husband, and now he's my husbands baby. He goes EVERYWHERE w/ Matthew...the dump, for rides in the car on errands, etc..Matt also takes him in the boat (Matt bought him a doggie lifevest)...Lhasas are small, but very hardy little dogs!
| Originally Posted by Janice http://www.bearcreekrussells.com/ ^ Two of our children came from Shelley of Bear Creek Russells. LeeLu a Hunt Terrier, and Magnus (who is HOME and is ADORABLE!) a Russell Terrier. (not what you're asking for, but they are the BEST dogs ever so I have to at least get you to look at them.
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Russels are nice dogs. Really smart!
I've got a Lhasa Apso....IMO, Little (His name) is the smartest dog EVER! His "vocabulary" (words he understands) is probably akin to a three year old). He was my dog before I met my husband, and now he's my husbands baby. He goes EVERYWHERE w/ Matthew...the dump, for rides in the car on errands, etc..Matt also takes him in the boat (Matt bought him a doggie lifevest)...Lhasas are small, but very hardy little dogs!
