Tail_Gunner
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But allow some time for grieving first. Dogs aren't like cars, you can't replace it overnight. Grieve first, then mend the heart later with a new pup.
comment I'm Just Plain Sick
- Thread starter JRJ04
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But allow some time for grieving first. Dogs aren't like cars, you can't replace it overnight. Grieve first, then mend the heart later with a new pup.
95_stroker
Jefe
Sorry to hear this Jourdan, condolences to your girlfriend.
JRJ04
Senior Member
what do you guys think about the next dog? do you get the same thing? this one was not even 2 yet...perfect for us. she said she wants something small again, but doenst want the same thing. What do you all think?
95_stroker
Jefe
My honest opinion and one I have used myself is first and formost..... wait. Weve been a two dog family for a long time, both were beagles and when the senior beagle died we waited a full year before adding another dog. That gave us and the lone beagle time to adjust to the situation, then we started searching for what we wanted. So figure out what breed has the characteristics you enjoy most and be sure those characteristics fit your lifestyle.
Example; dont get a Great Dane if you live in a one bedroom flat in Manhattan or dont get a teacup yorkie if you plan to hunt ducks.
After you have chosen your breed find a reputable breeder and then visit the sire and dam if possible and then...... let the puppy pick you. It happens nearly every time you visit a litter, one pup will stand out and thats because your personalities mesh. That is the dog you want.
Also, dont be afraid to go to the pound, humane society or a rescue shelter and use the same ideology, in those situations the dog will choose you also.
Example; dont get a Great Dane if you live in a one bedroom flat in Manhattan or dont get a teacup yorkie if you plan to hunt ducks.
After you have chosen your breed find a reputable breeder and then visit the sire and dam if possible and then...... let the puppy pick you. It happens nearly every time you visit a litter, one pup will stand out and thats because your personalities mesh. That is the dog you want.
Also, dont be afraid to go to the pound, humane society or a rescue shelter and use the same ideology, in those situations the dog will choose you also.
Tail_Gunner
CRJ & ERJ A&P Mech.
Adopt from an established shelter. They are usually already screened for behaviorial/personality problems and very commonly become very loving family members.
platinum01
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Sorry to hear of that. Time will heal all wounds.
kingkevindavid
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I adopted two Pointers from a no-kill shelter when they were puppies. There are so many dogs and pups in shelters that make such great pets. They always seem to be just a little more grateful when they are a shelter dog.
My last dog, an Alaskan Malamute was adopted from a shelter that euthanizes, he was one day away from the big day (they told us after that he was already scheduled) He was the best dog in the world, unfortunately my ex-wife has him.