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Offline ariansworld

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I am going to get a new dog.
« on: December 14, 2007, 01:08:02 AM »
I currently have a german shepard mixed with collie,  she is starting to get to where she can hardly walk very well.   I am looking at getting a small dog, I am hoping it will perk my current dog up and add at least a year to her life span.  I have had my current dog for 6-7 years now.  I have been looking at the mini daschund, mini schnauzer, possibly a welsh corgi, or a silky terrier.  I know that I will be getting one before Christmas ( hopefully)
Any reccomendations would be helpful.   :aok

Thanks,
Arian:aok
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Offline texasmom

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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2007, 01:13:04 AM »
I have a german shepherd / collie mix too. She's so very awesome.
We're talking about getting a smaller dog after she's gone.  We're looking at the taco bell dogs.
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2007, 03:52:28 AM »
Anything that's larger than a case of beer.
Otherwise it's only 1/2 a dog.
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2007, 06:11:16 AM »
Arian,
Not to sound alarmist but has she been to the vet? Your comment about a middle aged dog having trouble walking got my attention, her being a Sheppard mix also makes me wonder. Another dog in the house may not be the solution.

As for the breeds mentioned, I'd go with the Corgi. Small dogs with large dog dispositions.
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2007, 06:52:23 AM »
TxMOM we love our chihuahua.

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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2007, 07:23:02 AM »
We have a mini dachshund and he is great around our kids.
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Offline Angus

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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2007, 07:25:47 AM »
How about a 50-50 mix between an Icelandic shepheard and a Border collie ;)
Just got 3 last night. Wonderfully good tempered, playful and robust.
Not so big, just like a Border collie.
BTW, I have sent dogs to the USA ;)
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2007, 07:28:38 AM »
NOT fired the first shot!


We love our Nellie! :) She's 1 year 3 months old now:



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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2007, 07:31:04 AM »


The perfect dog. :D

Lol Rip. The second picture looks like she's just taken the kid down and is hovering over her prey. ;)
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2007, 07:33:58 AM »
If your dog has a medical problem causing difficulty walking, getting a new dog is not going to fix it. You would be better off addressing the problem by getting her examined by a veterinarian.
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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2007, 08:56:42 AM »
Get a YORKIE!!!!! :D
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Offline texasmom

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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2007, 09:16:39 AM »
great thread :aok    :)
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« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2007, 09:45:26 AM »
I wouldn't get another.  We put our Shepherd/Golden mix down this past year after he got cancer, couldn't control bowel movements, and could barely walk So it was a little late even then.  Almost 3 years ago we got a Shepherd puppy and it really ran the older one ragged, noticeable amount of aging when the new dog was introduced due to his energy and want to play all the time.

Best of luck to you though.
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Offline ariansworld

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« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2007, 11:45:40 AM »
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Arian,
Not to sound alarmist but has she been to the vet? Your comment about a middle aged dog having trouble walking got my attention, her being a Sheppard mix also makes me wonder. Another dog in the house may not be the solution.

As for the breeds mentioned, I'd go with the Corgi. Small dogs with large dog dispositions.

Yes I have taken her to the vet, there is nothing we can do for her :cry .
The vet has said that it was a degenerative thing in her hips.
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2007, 11:46:08 AM »
Get a pug. They are good with kids, decent temperment, fairly intelligent and ugly as all get out on 4 legs.
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