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Could the Mod of this thread or an admin delete my above post, it accidentally posted twice:)@|
 
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mas cambios;300591 said:
site as a starting point, as it has some good information on each breed, including the important stuff like temperament, exercise needs and likely illnesses. Once you've found a few you like, have a look for specialist sites on that breed as they'll give you the complete low-down.
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Top site MC!
 
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mas cambios;300591 said:
Getting a dog from the pound needs a bit of research. A good pound should advise you and try to match a dog that suits your needs but some are better than others at doing this.

The main problem with rescue dogs is that often you don't know their full history and they can have problems that only become evident once you get them home. This can be true of puppies just as much as of mature dogs.

I would suggest having a clear idea of what type of dog you're looking at before you go. Ask yourself things like how much time will the dog be left on it's own, what type of exercise are you able to give it, is it cat friendly, housing situation (yard, apartment) and so on.

Currently, I have a Jack Russell/Beagle cross who was a rescue. She took a bit of work in order to bring up her confidence (she was even scared of puddles and grass when we first had her) but it was well worth it. Both breeds are loyal and very playful but they do have a stubborn streak and then some. In terms of exercise they tend to enjoy one or two very long walks (about 90 mins per day with plenty of running) as they then crash out for the rest of the day (well that's the Beagle in her, built for the chase and not much more).

A good option might be a greyhound (which is the breed I'll be getting next), as contrary to popular belief they need relatively little exercise and mostly enjoy curling up in their bed in the same room as you. A 30 minute run around a wide open space is more than enough. They are also pretty docile and not prone to barking.

The main concern with this breed is the chase instinct and with you having a cat in the house, any greyhound that had been trained for racing would be a no. They also have very thin skin which needs to be looked after, especially around the neck area (which is why you often see them with the wide leather collars).
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Thanks for the advice. I actually missed a good opportunity to get a good dog when my friend used to work as vet's assistant. She said you just would not believe how many perfectly healthy dogs they get from peanuts wanting to put them down for pathetic reasons like 'it's too big' or 'barks too much'. They just charged them and tried to find them a new home.

I see what you mean with rescue dogs, my brother has one that was mistreated by some blokes in their 20s so she hates anyone in that age group including me! I have started to very slowly gain some confidence from her though which is good.

I was considering getting a Pitbull when my mate breeds his, despite their bad reputation they are smart and friendly dogs and get along great with cats (I looked after his for 6 months while he worked away) but decided they are too big and are too much trouble around other dogs.

Interesting what you said about Greyhounds, a dog I've thought about for something different but I don't know much about them.
 
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Kram81;330716 said:
Thanks for the advice. I actually missed a good opportunity to get a good dog when my friend used to work as vet's assistant. She said you just would not believe how many perfectly healthy dogs they get from peanuts wanting to put them down for pathetic reasons like 'it's too big' or 'barks too much'. They just charged them and tried to find them a new home.

I see what you mean with rescue dogs, my brother has one that was mistreated by some blokes in their 20s so she hates anyone in that age group including me! I have started to very slowly gain some confidence from her though which is good.

I was considering getting a Pitbull when my mate breeds his, despite their bad reputation they are smart and friendly dogs and get along great with cats (I looked after his for 6 months while he worked away) but decided they are too big and are too much trouble around other dogs.

Interesting what you said about Greyhounds, a dog I've thought about for something different but I don't know much about them.
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Also very stubborn and disobedient. One of the harder dogs to train.

I have two Boxer, which is a big, yet playful and always energetic dog, and is good with kids and my cat.

Greyhounds are about the nicest dogs you'll find, I just personally think they're ugly so I would never get one:)

Border Collie's are great too.
 
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Boxer's are awesome. Looking to get one.

I have Beagle right now. He's great. An idiot, but smart.
 
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Mousey;330756 said:
Boxer's are awesome. Looking to get one.

I have Beagle right now. He's great. An idiot, but smart.
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I suggest you get one. Awesome dogs, playful but if trained early are very obedient. I had a deaf one, he could be told to sit and stay with hand movements believe it or not. But was still energetic and always up for a playfight.
 
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breeno;330724 said:
Also very stubborn and disobedient. One of the harder dogs to train.
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It's the only Pitbull that I've ever known but he's obidient, I've put food in his bowl and told him to sit and stay, gone outside for 5 minutes to hang the washing out and returned to give him the command 'ok mate' and he then goes over to eat his food.

Where he has issues with obedience is with other dogs, he goes mad around any other dog and cries/yelps not listening to you when you tell him to calm down.. He is very friendly but the other dog usually gets intimidated by his size and gets scared. Taking him to visit the vets is usually an absolute nightmare.
 
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my dog szabo..hes a hungarian vizsla
 
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