What breed of dog?

[angieh]

I do like BTs! and a small scuffy lurcher would be lovely.

I do have a Q though - we were looking at lurcher rescue and lots of the details for available animals said they needed to go to a home with a nice stable bitch. I don't think they meant me!!!!

[Kazz]

No I would say they mean a "level headed" bitch. (dog)

I like BT's they and Mini Schnauzers are my fav scruffy sort of dog.

[EmmaG]

If I ever manage to get a dog it will be a Newfoundland, just love them!!

[Kazz]

There are some Newfoundlands that practice "retrieving" boats and people from Sutton Park Lake and local water park.....massive dogs.

[angieh]

Originally Posted by Kazz

No I would say they mean a "level headed" bitch. (dog)

I like BT's they and Mini Schnauzers are my fav scruffy sort of dog.

I know Kazz - I was trying to make a wee joke!

[dandysmom]

Originally Posted by angieh

I do like BTs! and a small scuffy lurcher would be lovely.

I do have a Q though - we were looking at lurcher rescue and lots of the details for available animals said they needed to go to a home with a nice stable bitch. I don't think they meant me!!!!

You know, I'd heard lurchers referred to here before; wondered what sort of dog they were as I'd never heard of them. Just Googled, and found they're not a breed, but a type of cross between a sighthound and another breed. Interesting story about the Gypsies back in the 17th century and the reason they were developed; I do enjoy learning new things here! Still not a dog person, though!

[borderdawn]

Summoned by Kazz, here I am!

Angie.
Borders, GREAT dogs in the RIGHT hands. Terriers first and foremost, high prey drive, very manageable with training and patience. Love human company and dont do well left alone all the time. If bought up with other animals, they are great with them, I have 3 Borders and 6 Cats, all are the very best of friends. I wouldnt recommend having them loose with small furries about though! I do have a Belgian Hare that has free rein and my dogs are fine with him. Generally good with other dogs and none argumentative as a rule, but like all dogs need a lot of socialising as puppies. They like children, but they do have feelings! They wont tolerate being pulled about any more than any other dog.

Mine travel all over with me, love it they do, great family dogs and want to be part of what goes on all the time. They do not do well if they are not exercised, they NEED mental and physical stimulation, if not they get bored, and then they may get into trouble!

Coat will need handstripping at least twice a year, so unlike breeds like the Schnauzer which need doing every 6/8 weeks, they last a lot longer and its easy to learn to do yourself.

More info on my site here:
http://www.emblehope.co.uk/border-te...breed-profile/

Anything else you want to know give me a shout.

[angieh]

That's great, thanks Dawn. Any dog would need to be able to get on with a cat or cats. Other small furries and children are not an issue. OH is retired and I work from home, so there is no problem with any animal being left alone - MIL is always here - she is also used to dogs and likes them.

I expect we'd both enjoy going to socialisation classes and even training.

[borderdawn]

Border sounds like a good choice then!!

[Kazz]

Thing I like about Borders is they are a public friendly dog people do not appear to have a pre conceived perception about them.....and they are welcomed everywhere.