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Title: I am going to get a new dog.
Post by: ariansworld 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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Post by: texasmom 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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Post by: SD67 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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Post by: Thruster 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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Post by: NOT on December 14, 2007, 06:52:23 AM: TxMOM we love our chihuahua.

(http://[IMG]http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc91/not2187/100_5800.jpg)[/IMG]
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Post by: Reschke on December 14, 2007, 07:23:02 AM: We have a mini dachshund and he is great around our kids.
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Post by: Angus 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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Post by: Ripsnort 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:

(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/14205248/293085488.jpg)

(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/14205248/293085490.jpg)
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Post by: Saxman on December 14, 2007, 07:31:04 AM: (http://www.power97.com/shared/corus_content/corcon/images/general_content/triumph.jpg)

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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Post by: myelo 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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Post by: Latrobe on December 14, 2007, 08:56:42 AM: Get a YORKIE!!!!! :D
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Post by: texasmom on December 14, 2007, 09:16:39 AM: great thread :aok :)
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Post by: nirvana 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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Post by: ariansworld on December 14, 2007, 11:45:40 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Thruster
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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Post by: Maverick 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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Post by: RTR on December 14, 2007, 12:17:08 PM: Hey Arian, I also would caution against getting a new puppy at this time.

Hip problems with Shepherds are fairly well known. I have a Shepherd cross..."Bone" is his name. He's 12 and a half years old now and is getting pretty stiff and sore in the hips.

He's always been a really great dog and a fantastic buddy. He sleeps alot now and when he gets in the mood to play he's very reserved and careful. He certainly doesn't have the ability to pull very hard or even run anymore, but he has more than earned his keep here, and our loyalty.

I wouldn't even think about bringing an energetic puppy into the house until Bone has pulled the pin. He's earned his golden years without the constant annoyance of a doggy "toddler" pulling on his tail.

Just my humble opionion mind you.

cheers,
RTR
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Post by: GoldenP51 on December 14, 2007, 01:17:17 PM: they are all wrong. get an english bulldog...i love mine

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Post by: Thruster on December 14, 2007, 01:29:57 PM: Sorry to hear,
Went down that road a couple of years ago with our Sheppard mix. That just sucks.
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Post by: boxboy28 on December 14, 2007, 03:33:32 PM: my mut Buddy....people ask what he is............ i say FOXCHOW cause that the mix he looks like....... in reality he's part Corgie and something.

(http://a493.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/l_c2af35afeeca3c441f71c02f8a5e03b4.jpg)

him with the bigass Crappie i caught..........

(http://a948.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/84/l_c2d0f550b11d8079a6f4db25eeb2e87b.jpg)
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Post by: Ripsnort on December 14, 2007, 04:09:25 PM: He doesn't appear to be too happy to meet your date, Boxboy!
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Post by: AWMac on December 14, 2007, 04:17:16 PM: That has to be a Photoshopped pic Boxboy posted!!!

No Man could possibly look that UGLY!!!

:p

Mac

J/K'ing Boxboy....

:rofl
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Post by: Shuffler on December 14, 2007, 04:18:40 PM: We have 2 miniature dacshunds...

This is one that is 18 months old (Napolean)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q96/Shuff_photos/IMG_0776.jpg)
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Post by: Ripsnort on December 14, 2007, 04:25:41 PM: That Dachshund pic reminds me of the time a bald eagle ate my neighbors miniature Dachshund at the top of a big cedar tree in my back yard.
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Post by: ariansworld on December 14, 2007, 04:58:32 PM: I think for sure that I will get a mini schnauzer or a mini daschund.

Oh, I was wondering when mac would get in here.

Arian.
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Post by: 2bighorn on December 14, 2007, 05:12:25 PM: (http://sierra-host.net/images/ugly_dog_07.jpg)
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Post by: boxboy28 on December 14, 2007, 05:39:18 PM: the other day i heard about a cross breed these redneck in NC/SC got going call a Doxidoodle.........its a dacshund - miniture poople mix.......i still havent seen one but here they were cute and a good dog. They non shedding and get upto 5 lbs grown.

i found this ............they call them doxiepoo's too

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/doxiepoo.htm
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Post by: nirvana on December 14, 2007, 05:48:37 PM: How small is a mini Dachsund?
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Post by: ariansworld on December 14, 2007, 06:03:56 PM: Quote
Originally posted by nirvana
How small is a mini Dachsund?

Small.
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Post by: nirvana on December 14, 2007, 06:08:24 PM: Hand held dog?
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Post by: GoldenP51 on December 14, 2007, 06:17:15 PM: there are miniature bulldogs too :D
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Post by: Krusher on December 14, 2007, 08:17:07 PM: Quote
Originally posted by ariansworld
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.

We have a 14 year old Pit/Dobi/Blue healer mix. He weighs about 100 lbs and has had hip problems for the last 4 years. We have had him on 200mg ZUBRIN for 3 years now. It really makes a difference. He can walk but sometimes it is a chore to go out and do his thing.

My dog is getting up there now and this is probably his last winter.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2111212673_1ae83bcf65_m.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2380/2111221103_350973ca89_m.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/2112000486_be2665d950_m.jpg)
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Post by: E25280 on December 14, 2007, 08:44:25 PM: Quote
Originally posted by 2bighorn
(http://sierra-host.net/images/ugly_dog_07.jpg)
Mac? Is that you?

You look like you're feeling better! :aok
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Post by: ariansworld on December 14, 2007, 10:56:43 PM: No target, that is not mac, that is the winner of the "Worlds Ugliest dog contest". There were some pretty ugly buggers on there.
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Post by: Pooh21 on December 14, 2007, 11:48:42 PM: I have a Yorkie/Chihuahua mix. Smart as hell, and cute. Useless as a guard dog though, his job is helping me get numbers. Hes good at it.
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Post by: E25280 on December 15, 2007, 12:01:59 AM: Quote
Originally posted by ariansworld
No target, that is not mac, that is the winner of the "Worlds Ugliest dog contest". There were some pretty ugly buggers on there.
Mac could win that contest . . . easily.
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Post by: REP0MAN on December 15, 2007, 12:06:28 AM: Our little buddy Maximillion Thurston Howell IV aka Max. I thought the long, showdog name was funny.

He's a Jack Russel.

(http://bix.yimg.com/images/kzT6fiLMoC.jpg)
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Post by: Shuckins on December 15, 2007, 06:53:59 AM: One of the best dogs I ever owned was half catahoula, one-quarter blue heeler, and one-quarter beagle. Try to find something similar. Failing that....breed your own.
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Post by: Latrobe on December 15, 2007, 07:19:22 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Latrobe
Get a YORKIE!!!!! :D

Very well put sir. :aok
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Post by: myelo on December 15, 2007, 09:35:04 AM: Quote
Originally posted by nirvana
How small is a mini Dachsund?

About 10-15 pounds. Most of the dachshunds you see these days are miniatures. You don't see a lot of standard doxies anymore.
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Post by: ariansworld on December 15, 2007, 09:35:36 AM: Quote
Originally posted by REP0MAN
Our little buddy Maximillion Thurston Howell IV aka Max. I thought the long, showdog name was funny.

He's a Jack Russel.

(http://bix.yimg.com/images/kzT6fiLMoC.jpg)

That is a very cute pooch.
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Post by: Ripsnort on December 15, 2007, 10:24:07 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Shuckins
Failing that....breed your own.

:huh (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/images/smilies/hump.gif) :O
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Post by: ariansworld on December 15, 2007, 04:41:52 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Ripsnort
:huh (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/images/smilies/hump.gif) :O

LOL nice gif rip.
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Post by: AWMac on December 15, 2007, 04:47:14 PM: Quote
Originally posted by E25280
Mac? Is that you?

You look like you're feeling better! :aok

:rofl

Just a lil dry mouth occasionally...

Mac
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Post by: AWMac on December 15, 2007, 04:51:52 PM: I wanna breed a Pitt Bull with a Chipmunk..call it a Chip Bull or a Pitt Munk....

Post signs along my fense that reads "Beware of PittMunk!"

6 oz's packin Jaws of razor sharp teeth of thrashin Death!!!

Let one of those race up yer pant leg.

:O

Mac

(http://ict.tippinst.ie/~bgoldbach/images/features/samdog.jpg)
Before my Coffee in the Morning.
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Post by: ariansworld on December 15, 2007, 04:58:47 PM: LOL, WTF is that mac?
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Post by: AWMac on December 15, 2007, 05:04:40 PM: Quote
Originally posted by ariansworld
LOL, WTF is that mac?

(http://ict.tippinst.ie/~bgoldbach/images/features/samdog.jpg)
We call her "Fluffy"

The Newspaper Delivery boys call her "That's it I frikken Quit!!!"

But seriously this was the Worlds Ugliest dog for Years on end.

Picture Nilsen when he's 65. Without the hat.

:O

Mac
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Post by: AWMac on December 15, 2007, 05:10:11 PM: (http://www.spurgeon.org/images/Suge/uglygirldog.jpg)
For some reason I remember her from a lay over in Dallas.

:confused:

Mac
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Post by: ariansworld on December 15, 2007, 05:16:30 PM: I wont be getting a crested chinese. Well I have made up my mind, I will be getting a boston terrier and it will be with in the next week or 2
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Post by: AWMac on December 15, 2007, 05:25:59 PM: (http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1350/missellieny5.jpg)
I hear a Thousand Cats Laffin their Arses Off...
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Post by: AWMac on December 15, 2007, 05:27:26 PM: (http://www.allweirdthings.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/worlds-ugliest-cat.jpg)
Wait..... Hold the Phone.....