Another dog?

Joy

Joy

Location
East Sussex
@snowbunny Fostering might be worth thinking about as long as it was a situation where I would be allowed to adopt if all went well - I hate the thought of getting fond of a dog and then having to hand them back.

@Beanwood Thanks very much. When I've really decided I want to commit to a new dog I'll message you for help!

Molly was such a delight this afternoon. We had a long walk over the Downs and did a lot of dummy retrieving plus a little bit of rally exercises as we went - it made me think why on earth do I want an extra dog....
 
Selina27

Selina27

Location
Herefordshire, UK
MellowYellow said:
WHY IS NO ONE TRYING TO SELL ME ON JACK RUSSELLS???
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I don't know !!!!

We had two when I was on the farm with my past OH. They were great fun, they really were. One of them in particular, would allow my then small daughter to dress her up and push her about in her dolls pram, they both had a lovely time. when she had puppies, they went in the pram too!
Next thing my son would take her out round the farm, to see about a bit of vermin control. She was a multi purpose dog for sure!
Once when we were getting excited about some sports event Stella came rushing in from her bed and grabbed a cushion and started laying into as fierce as you like, I don't know what she was thinking, but it was hilarious to watch!

My sons girlfriends family have a relative of hers, they are quite a local dynasty in these parts.
 
Emily_Babbelhund

Emily_Babbelhund

Mama Red HOT Pepper
Location
Regensburg, Germany
Joy said:
@snowbunny Fostering might be worth thinking about as long as it was a situation where I would be allowed to adopt if all went well - I hate the thought of getting fond of a dog and then having to hand them back.
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Trust me, rescue groups are always thrilled with "Foster Fails". :wink:

In addition to talking to Kate about Black Retriever X, may I also suggest considering becoming a foster for Bodeguero UK, the group that saved both of my fosters (Toby aka Alf and Paul aka Vizzy)? I'm sure Vizzy's adopters (who now foster) would be happy to have a chat to give you a better idea of how it all works. You can also join on Facebook to have a look at dogs, many of whom were adopted/fostered through the group.

I just love Bods: super super affectionate, silly, tough as nails and handsome as anything. Though I may be biased! :rofl:
 
Cath

Cath

MLF Sales Coordinator
How old is Molly now @Joy? Two are more work. This will be the last time I have two dogs. I love them both to bits, but as I get older I think one

dog will be best for me. The cost of everything is going up too, vets, insurance etc.
 
snowbunny

snowbunny

Location
Andorra and Spain
MellowYellow said:
I have always had two dogs together, and I love it. It's actually not much more work than having one
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Cath said:
Two are more work.
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Haha, isn't it interesting how we can feel differently about this? I have mixed views; two puppies = total insanity. Two easy-going dogs aren't really any more work. Two dogs with issues are a lot more work when you're working on those issues. When I can just pootle around with my lot on our walks, four is not really any more work than one, but when it comes to training, everything takes so much longer. If I want to do a five-minute training session on something, that turns into half an hour because they each need their five minutes, then there's all the settling them between times.
I sometimes think how easy just having a single dog would be! But I love my household. I think three big dogs is really the perfect number for me, though.
 
MrChew

MrChew

My OH surprised me by saying that if we had more space he would be happy to foster an adolescent Lab! Now!

We are both pretty keen on a second dog, but just don't have the space. When he dropped Chewie at boarding he cuddled an 11 week old Choccie and came back to the car (I was watching R sleep in his car seat) he was glowing...
 
Joy

Joy

Location
East Sussex
Cath said:
How old is Molly now @Joy? Two are more work. This will be the last time I have two dogs. I love them both to bits, but as I get older I think one

dog will be best for me. The cost of everything is going up too, vets, insurance etc.
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Molly is six so if we are going to do this I don't want her to be in old age (realistically she would be nearer seven by the time we actually got a new dog.) Time isn't a problem - it's one of the reasons I think I'd like another dog, to spend time training it. Space (or lack of it) is a consideration as our house is small and I was looking at the bedroom last night and thinking there actually isn't room for a second big dog bed.

Yesterday I saw a Springer Spaniel on a rescue site and just wanted to rush to get him (apparently he was cowering when the lead appeared- heartbreaking). Our first dog (nearly 40 years ago) was a rescue Springer and she was gorgeous.
 
A

Aitch

Location
Buckinghamshire UK
MellowYellow said:
WHY IS NO ONE TRYING TO SELL ME ON JACK RUSSELLS???
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JRT's are amazing little dogs. When I got Bear as a puppy he stole my heart within minutes. He was easily trainable, bright and very playful.I would end up laughing at his antics several times a day.
They are cheap to keep, don't take up much space and love their cuddles. Also they are very long lived. Bear has outlived several of my other dogs.
If anyone asked for a recommendation for a small dog I would have to say JRT every time.
Are you sold yet? :)
 
Cath

Cath

MLF Sales Coordinator
snowbunny said:
If I want to do a five-minute training session on something, that turns into half an hour because they each need their five minutes, then there's all the settling them between times.
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Yes, that is what I mean about work, not feeding, walking etc. I love to train my dogs in gun/field work and always feel that I don't have enough time, although I am at home all day. Fred and Annie are both easy going, but I am getting older and have bad arthritis. If they live for another 10 years I will be 70. I wouldn't want two dogs then, one would be enough for me. Fred and Annie fill my days and they mean the world to me.
 
MellowYellow

MellowYellow

Aitch said:
JRT's are amazing little dogs. When I got Bear as a puppy he stole my heart within minutes. He was easily trainable, bright and very playful.I would end up laughing at his antics several times a day.
They are cheap to keep, don't take up much space and love their cuddles. Also they are very long lived. Bear has outlived several of my other dogs.
If anyone asked for a recommendation for a small dog I would have to say JRT every time.
Are you sold yet? :)
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Thank you!!! Definitely sold. Despite OH's very serious misgivings, I really think our next dog may well be a JRT. And I like the JRT/Lab combo too, we had that when I was a child.
 
Charlie

Charlie

Location
Argyll & Bute, Scotland
MellowYellow said:
WHY IS NO ONE TRYING TO SELL ME ON JACK RUSSELLS???
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Sorry but I don't like them. We had one as children and it was vicious, horrible little thing that we were all scared stiff of. My Mum came home with him in her pocket having been given it :facepalm: My Dad was not happy!!

I don't think I have ever met a nice one, always barking, attacking Hattie - nope :speaktothehand: But I am sure there are some gorgeous, well trained kind JRTs xx
 
Cath

Cath

MLF Sales Coordinator
When I had Robbie my old Lab, I had Charlie who was a Border Terrier. He was wonderful, so full of character. Being with Robbie, he thought he was a Lab too. He would bring a toy to you when you got up in the morning and never rip up his toys. A lovely dog.
 
Shaz82

Shaz82

Location
Essex, U.K.
There are some viscious little JRTs about but one of Maisy's friends is the tiniest little JRT and a real character, very sweet and placid.

I met a Corgi puppy a few weeks ago, also cute but realised it was the first time I had actually seen a corgi in real life, not many around it seems.

Maisy's new friend is a Great Dane, not a year old and the size of a horse! She always ends up covered in slobber too.
 
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