Dog breed suggestions

hethmar

There are a fair number of pedigree pups landing up in rescues at the moment suki - people arent buying and they are then unwanted. A lot of pups bought are also from puppy farms where you would never see the parents and if you did probably wouldnt buy the pups. So its not just "cross breed pups" that have dubious backgrounds. And you can always get a throw back in personality whatever the parents are like - look at the number of delinquent kids with decent mum and dads

suki1964

hethmar wrote: »

There are a fair number of pedigree pups landing up in rescues at the moment suki - people arent buying and they are then unwanted. A lot of pups bought are also from puppy farms where you would never see the parents and if you did probably wouldnt buy the pups. So its not just "cross breed pups" that have dubious backgrounds.

Hethmar, Im not arguing that.

I know there are pedigree pups in rescue

I doubt you eill find any of them have been handed in by reputable breeders

Like I said this discussion isnt for this thread. There is a world of difference between reputable breeders and puppy farmers/back yard/hobbyist breeders

If you were wanting a pedigree pup you should be doing your homework, going the shows and finding a reputable breeder. They dont breed willy nilly and they have waiting lists of people wanting a pup.They certainly dont breed to sell and very few actually make any money from doing so, most groom or run kennels to finance their showing or working of the breed


Im all too aware of pedigrees in rescues and once again you take a pedigree from a rescue you have no idea of what you are getting and can have no idea of what the adults temperament will be.

But you do all your homework and search for the breeder of the type of dog you want, you can be pretty sure of what you are getting y seeing mum and dad and grandparents and siblings

5 generation pedigree has a lot of clues of what you are getting

mrcol1000

suki1964 wrote: »

I doubt you eill find any of them have been handed in by reputable breeders

Actually, thats incorrect. There are a number of reputable breeders just lately who have fallen on hard times and expected RSPCA and other rescues to bail them out. Some have ended in prosecutions.

foreign_correspondent

I think the difficulty of this is how do we define a reputable breeder... KC accreditation is certainly not watertight, as shown by the recent St Bernards/Wardana episode, amongst others... I also know a man who breeds dogs which regularly do very well at crufts and fetch a lot of money - his dogs have no life though, and are definitely seen as breeding stock rather than pets. I would not buy a dog from him.

Also, even pups from the same litter can be very different in temprement - years ago we had two dogs from pups (collie x terriers) who were littermates - one was always a rather highly strung dog, nervy, hated fireworks etc etc.. the other was a big placid daft lump of a dog!

Personally, I think the easiest way to get a dog with the temprement you require is to contact some rescues and ask if they can match a dog to your requirements. An adult dog which has been fostered is probably the safest bet, as it will have been assessed over time in a home situation, out on walks, with other dogs etc. A homes offered ad on dogpages could also lead to you being matched with some dogs which would be suitable.

~Chameleon~

CFC wrote: »

I'm looking for suggestions for suitable dog breeds.

2 adults in quiet home.
No other animals
Have a garden.
Not bothered about grooming, happy to do it if necessary.
Not a huge dog.
Must not be aggressive breed
Will get 40 mins - 2hr walkies a day, but the object of the dog isn't to give us long, long walkies and runs!
Must not be a noted 'escape artist' type
We've both had dogs before, but not for a long time; I've had a mongrel and a JRT, husband has had a mongrel
We both work, so must be able to tolerate periods of being home alone
Not a notably destructive chewer type.
Must be a 'healthy' breed, not one known for a lot of potential health issues.
Cross breeds are also an option.

After that comes aesthetics, but I could decide on that after having a list of potentials.

OK let's hear those suggestions please!

I haven't read any replies yet so no idea what has been recommended so far but going on your criteria above I'd say Greyhound (or two )

~Chameleon~

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

that's what I thought - and some lurchers are no more than knee high, and if theyhave the sighthound laziness gene, should be fine to be left!

OP, dont forget, you get pups in rescues as well as older dogs - however, slightly ore mature dogs do tend to be far easier, and many have known temprements, especially if they have been fostered in a home environment!

For example, this girl (called Autumn!) is a saluki x whippet and is at least as pretty as those 'long haired whippets' - she is under a year old and whippet sized (so a small lurcher!) -


link: http://www.dogsblog.com/autumn-4/

What a shame she's already found her forever home as I'd snap her up like a shot! She's adorable and exactly what I'm looking for :happyhear

foreign_correspondent

Chameleon, if you are looking for a doggo like Autumn, it may be worth joining lurcher link if you are not already a member!

~Chameleon~

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

Chameleon, if you are looking for a doggo like Autumn, it may be worth joining lurcher link if you are not already a member!

Thanks, I'm not 'actively' looking at the moment as I'm due to undergo fairly major surgery in the next couple of months so not the best time to introduce a new dog to the family. However, if the perfect dog was to suddenly be thrust under my nose, who knows ..... :rotfl:

whispony

I have 2 Afghan hounds which are on their own most of the day. I have had them since they were 8 weeks old (they are now almost 3) and have never had any trouble as they are used to being on their own and even when you are at home through the day they are reluctant to get up and be active as it has now become their routine I suppose. To start with there was usually someone at home most of the time but when training from the start I would leave them for short periods so they got used to it. I know you dont want too big a dog, these are no bigger than a greyhound but if you enjoy grooming!!!!.

peachespeaches

I think youre doing the right thing asking lots of questions to find the type of dog you require. Do give it lots of thought.

Do you want a pup or do you want a grown dog? To break that down, do you want to go through the house training/chewing thing which can be a lot of pain but is compensated for most of us by having an adorable puppy who is lots of fun.

I would recommend a crate if you are going to leave your new dog for a few hours, they sound cruel but they arent, Ive got one in use at the moment and he loves having his own little retreat.

I hesitate to recommend a particular breed as it is very much an individual thing. For instance I adore small terriers, we have had a Skye Terrier, a Jack Russell, and our new pup is an adorable little Yorkie. The advantage with the Yorkie is, he doesnt need huge walks, just a regular daily walk (or two if time permits) and lots of sorties into our large fenced garden to play and relieve himself. I cant walk anything which pulls strongly as I have a bad back. Husband usually walks him anyway. He also fulfils my need to have a little dog on my lap in the evening to stroke and generally relax with. So a big dog wouldnt do.

Lots of people recommend Staffies and I have tried to like them, but I dont. Like I said before, its an individual thing.

I hope you will let us know how it goes.