I'm Think of getting another dog

david334 · 14 Jan 2011 at 02:18

Alright Just done a bit of research about the poor practaces when breeding the pug can geteye diseases, joint disorders, skin conditions, and seizures.

i am rather scared i will be the odd one out.. and get a dogji dog

any one want to recomend me a small dog

not jacks either!

sigma · 14 Jan 2011 at 02:19

What a bout a Westie? SB118 (I think) on here has pups.

Guess they're too weak to play with a Staffie as AHarvey has just said.

AHarvey · 14 Jan 2011 at 02:19

Ignoring all the normal ocuk stuff that comes up in dog threads, i think it''s great that you want another dog, but don't get a pug.

Take the dog down the local dogs home, find a dog that is similar in personality but has slightly less energy than the one you have now. Doesn't matter what it is, just that they click.

A pug will get pounded on by yours, they aren't big enough to play with a staffy cross.

And get a mongrel over a pedigree, less chance of genetic issues.

Nix · 14 Jan 2011 at 02:24

AHarvey said:
Take the dog down the local dogs home, find a dog that is similar in personality but has slightly less energy than the one you have now. Doesn't matter what it is, just that they click.

Either way, this is good advice.

The Halk · 14 Jan 2011 at 02:25

Yep, I'm still agreeing on the mongrel, and the local dogs home is the best place to go.

Energize · 14 Jan 2011 at 02:32

Dogo argentino.

david334 · 14 Jan 2011 at 02:56

Alright, i would favor the issue of getting one from the dog pound but i went to my local dog pound in halewood the RSPCA place were they keep dogs and its just full of staff / pitbull type dogs

i want to get a small dog like tib spaniel

thanks for all your replies

sigma · 14 Jan 2011 at 02:57

Can we have some more pics and maybe even a vid of Nessa? Please!

Looks like a very happy doggy.

itsallaboutyou · 14 Jan 2011 at 03:07

We've just bought two pugs. One fawn, the other black! Absolutely fantastic dogs, both of them! Some medical issues but if you have the time, they're great! Not good at being left alone and require a LOT of attention especially in the early months but I wouldn't swap them for anything, well, maybe a Boston terrier but I'm afraid that's Tron's fault!

+ 1 for the pug! If you want a dog who's a bit more self reliant but still want a toy breed, you could try a puggle, beagle/pug cross!

itsallaboutyou · 14 Jan 2011 at 03:08

david334 said:
Alright, i would favor the issue of getting one from the dog pound but i went to my local dog pound in halewood the RSPCA place were they keep dogs and its just full of staff / pitbull type dogs

i want to get a small dog like tib spaniel

thanks for all your replies

Get yourself over to the Wirral pound, lots of different breeds there!

david334 · 14 Jan 2011 at 03:16

itsallaboutyou said:
We've just bought two pugs. One fawn, the other black! Absolutely fantastic dogs, both of them! Some medical issues but if you have the time, they're great! Not good at being left alone and require a LOT of attention especially in the early months but I wouldn't swap them for anything, well, maybe a Boston terrier but I'm afraid that's Tron's fault!

+ 1 for the pug! If you want a dog who's a bit more self reliant but still want a toy breed, you could try a puggle, beagle/pug cross!

what problems have you had with your pugs?

david334 · 14 Jan 2011 at 03:30

sigma said:
Can we have some more pics and maybe even a vid of Nessa? Please!

Looks like a very happy doggy.

http://img191.imageshack.us/g/06122010245.jpg/

imag shack hasnt half improved

Clipsey · 14 Jan 2011 at 03:45

We have a Puggle (Pug/Beagle) and I know I'm being biased here, but she really is the best dog ever

Just an idea for ya.
Loves playing, loves sleeping! Happy to be on her own or laying on the couch with us. Doesn't shed much, smells gorgeous all the time (seriously never known a dog to smell so good), great with other dogs (just wants to play).
Currently asleep next to me

david334 · 14 Jan 2011 at 03:47

Clipsey said:
We have a Puggle (Pug/Beagle) and I know I'm being biased here, but she really is the best dog ever Just an idea for ya.
Loves playing, loves sleeping! Happy to be on her own or laying on the couch with us. Doesn't shed much, smells gorgeous all the time (seriously never known a dog to smell so good), great with other dogs (just wants to play).
Currently asleep next to me

WOW she is Gorgus

if you dont mind me asking how much did she set you back? :cool:

Clipsey · 14 Jan 2011 at 03:54

david334 said:
WOW she is Gorgus

if you dont mind me asking how much did she set you back?

Long story short - Had our hearts set on a rescue pup we had seen (10months old Puggle) went back the next day to say 'we'll save you' but turned out someone had beat us to her

So next day we searched and found 10wk old Ellie, but from a breeder ($400) - but now I can say I'd pay $4k for her. I honestly HATE how much I love her

lee32uk · 14 Jan 2011 at 04:19

The Halk said:
Do some searching. Here's a table I found, and I don't believe the site has any reason to mislead.

http://www.dogbiteclaims.co.uk/dangerous-breeds.html

That list is nonsense. Boxers are aggressive ? LOL

lee32uk · 14 Jan 2011 at 04:22

david334 said:
what do you guys think?

i want to get another dog a smaller one! any recomendations are appricated !

Bulldog ? Although they are couch potatoes

Buddah · 14 Jan 2011 at 05:48

Ahleckz said:
Pugs are inherently ugly though.

http://tiny url.com/677bdaa

AndyPants · 14 Jan 2011 at 07:42

My type of thread, it has a Pug in it! I think mate, if you WANT to get a pug, just get one. You cannot go wrong! Excellent temperament, great with other dogs and most of all they are amazingly loving to their owner! So much so, we have ordered our next Pug, 6 weeks till he comes

As Ahleckz says, SOME people think they are ugly, some adore them, like me. They are a marmite dog. If you dont hate it just from lookign at it, you Will love it. Just make sure you go through the proper channels with breeders etc.

eatcustard · 14 Jan 2011 at 07:51

Pugs are a womans dog
-1000 man points for walking/owning one

Dont forget they have stinky bums, eye problems and so many other ailments, you need a Vet on speed dial.