The Seeker Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I wish my parents were like that... Mya's lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Consider for a moment adoption from an animal recovery center over buying from a pet store. (Look for bright eyes that speak to you.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Labs are the best pets...very lovable too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 In high school I had a lab partner - and she was lovable indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foolonthehill Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I have a lab, I'd recommend getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I have a lab, also. There's an annoying little kid named Dexter that lives there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Well, I'd have slightly shuddered if the name was Frankenstein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I have always had lab mixes from the pound and have had pretty good luck with them. As this will be Mariko's dog to train and p/u after, I am giving her full control of the selection. We had looked at rescues for the Bostons, but they are all special needs dogs and we would like to try to have a dog that does not need more medical attention than any of us. At least not right out of the gate. We have been toying with the idea of getting a retired guide dog from a charity we support (Guide Dogs For the Blind.) They are usually retired after about 8 years, so they are well trained and still have a lot of life left in them. In my research, I have also found that Boston Terriers are not really terriers. Who knew? Anyway, if we get a puppy, it will be from a reputable breeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Consider for a moment adoption from an animal recovery center over buying from a pet store. Oh, yes, please, Marc... there are so many abandonned dogs...and people shouldn´t keep them in cages and sell them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 the idea of dog breeders kind of rankles, because consider they're in the business of making more of what the world already has too much of, and those that already exist are then put down. It's a vicious, vicious cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Yes, I agree, but when you are looking for a specific breed of dog due to their characteristics, the pound may not be possible. I know there are plenty of dogs that need rescuing, have great personalities and are smart at the pound. Maybe I should take my wife over there to see if any of them pull on her heart strings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Yes, please do... And you´ll also find expensive and classy dogs there. There are also abandoned labradors and Boston terriers, believe me... I can´t believe there´s not a law againts putting animals in cages... and I don´t mean the zoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) You commenting on our penal system? Edited October 23, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 SweetUncleJoe, you´re funny and subtle as usual... oh, and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 As far as large breed dogs go, Golden's are one of the easiest dogs to train. As far as Labs and Golden Retrievers go I'd always go with the Golden they seem less destructive, less aggressive, and bond to their people/person very strongly.I have had both and have never been disappointed with the Golden's. We also have two Jack Russell Terriers. They are fantastic dogs. A lot of people say their to hyper but it really depends on how you train them. The more time you spend with just about any dog, the smarter, better trained and over all happy everyone involved will be. Good luck Marc and I hope you find a good friend to add to your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Marc, make sure Mya isn't allergic to dog hair. If she is you should look at non-shedders like Cairn Terriers. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 She has been around other dogs and so far, it has not been a problem. I am glad, too, because if she was, we would probably end up with a poodle. Nothing against poodles, but not my kind of dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 It's those darned French accents. Oueff oueff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I just dont want a dog that insists on wearing berets and smoking Gitanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Berets aren´t bad... now, Gitanes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 SNL is never funny - hasn't been for 30 years or so . Impressions are a dead art form in America . Tiny Fey sucks as an an artist or comedienne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Most comediennes (exceptions excluded) suck well as long as you give them half a chance ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 SNL is never funny - hasn't been for 30 years or so . Impressions are a dead art form in America . Tiny Fey sucks as an an artist or comedienne. lET THAT BE A LESSON TO HER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Tiny Fey sucks as an an artist or comedienne. I must defend my beloved Tina Fey. She's amazing. Also, SNL has been and continues to be funny. It must just go over the heads of you Canadian hosers. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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