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Dog Breed Suggestions Round 2!

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  • foreign_correspondent
    foreign_correspondent Posts: 9,542 Forumite
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    edited 14 November 2009 at 6:50PM
    ~Chameleon~ wrote: »
    I used the KC breed selector for a dog for myself and despite putting in that I want a large breed it suggested a Miniature Pinscher for me!!! :rotfl:

    What's rather strange though is that it was the only breed suggested!!! :rolleyes:

    after reading your post, I just tried it, and it said...

    "0 breeds found"

    :confused: maybe it means I should not have a dog:( - or just that I am destined to keep having monrels!?:rotfl:

    I am going to try it again to see if I ticked all the right boxes...

    ETA .. nope I have done it three times, altering a few answers as I go, and still it says "0 breeds found" - it's just as well I like mongrels I suppose!
  • ~Chameleon~
    ~Chameleon~ Posts: 11,956 Forumite
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    foreign_correspondent wrote: »
    after reading your post, I just tried it, and it said...

    "0 breeds found"

    :confused: maybe it means I should not have a dog:( - or just that I am destined to keep having monrels!?:rotfl:

    I am going to try it again to see if I ticked all the right boxes...

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Sorry! :D

    Wonder why it was adamant I should have a Pinscher then! Can't stand the wee bu88ers! lol
    “You can please some of the people some of the time, all of the people some of the time, some of the people all of the time, but you can never please all of the people all of the time.”
  • Frugalista
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    foreign_correspondent wrote: »
    after reading your post, I just tried it, and it said...

    "0 breeds found"

    :confused: maybe it means I should not have a dog:( - or just that I am destined to keep having monrels!?:rotfl:

    I am going to try it again to see if I ticked all the right boxes...

    ETA .. nope I have done it three times, altering a few answers as I go, and still it says "0 breeds found" - it's just as well I like mongrels I suppose!

    Seems that your reputation precedes you! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::D
    "Men are generally more careful of the breed(ing) of their horses and dogs than of their children" - William Penn 1644-1718

    We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended.
  • foreign_correspondent
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    Frugalista wrote: »
    Seems that your reputation precedes you! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::D

    it is a good job I don't take offence easily!:rolleyes:

    :rotfl:
  • Frugalista
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    ~Chameleon~ wrote: »
    I used the KC breed selector for a dog for myself and despite putting in that I want a large breed it suggested a Miniature Pinscher for me!!! :rotfl:

    What's rather strange though is that it was the only breed suggested!!! :rolleyes:

    Hmmm! You got me curious so I've just given it a go - and despite saying I wanted a "large, energetic, hairy breed to romp around in my large garden in the country" :rolleyes: - it recommends 29 breeds (mostly toys) and all under approx 14" - including Chinese Crested (where's the hair??), Chiuhuahua, Min Pin, Pug and Yorkie :confused::confused::confused:

    At no point was the breed I've devoted the last 30 years to mentioned :o.
    Perhaps they aren't for me after all :rotfl:.

    Note to Kennel Club - that selector definately needs more work :D.
    "Men are generally more careful of the breed(ing) of their horses and dogs than of their children" - William Penn 1644-1718

    We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended.
  • foreign_correspondent
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    Frugalista wrote: »

    At no point was the breed I've devoted the last 30 years to mentioned :o.
    Perhaps they aren't for me after all :rotfl:.

    you have obviously made a dreadful mistake - trade them in for pugs (or chinese crested:eek:) immediately!
  • Frugalista
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    foreign_correspondent wrote: »
    Frugalista wrote: »

    At no point was the breed I've devoted the last 30 years to mentioned :o.
    Perhaps they aren't for me after all :rotfl:.

    you have obviously made a dreadful mistake - trade them in for pugs (or chinese crested:eek:) immediately!

    I think I must have done :eek: - you don't know of a good rescue I could dump them all in do you (or will swap all 9 for a well bred Pug!) :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    "Men are generally more careful of the breed(ing) of their horses and dogs than of their children" - William Penn 1644-1718

    We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended.
  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    lol....

    its works for e...but I don't get either of my breeds up either.

    when we first thought about getting a different type of dig it threw some things into the ring that would have suited us practically, but that I might never have thought of. However........I reverted t type..I just think like a sighthound...been brought up with them.
  • busterian
    busterian Posts: 102 Forumite
    I have a Bichon Frise. He looks like a cross between a teddy bear and a sheep. Gorgeous dog with a lovable temprement.

    Bichon's dont moult and have hypo-allergenic fur too. Very sturdy breed and small.

    They dont need much exercise and are highly trainable. I have found mine to be very loyal too.

    The only drawback is the fact that they do take a lot of grooming. I take mine to a groomers every couple of months and he needs brushing pretty much every day.
  • chris_n_tj
    chris_n_tj Posts: 2,659 Forumite
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    busterian wrote: »
    I have a Bichon Frise. He looks like a cross between a teddy bear and a sheep. Gorgeous dog with a lovable temprement.

    Bichon's dont moult and have hypo-allergenic fur too. Very sturdy breed and small.

    They dont need much exercise and are highly trainable. I have found mine to be very loyal too.

    The only drawback is the fact that they do take a lot of grooming. I take mine to a groomers every couple of months and he needs brushing pretty much every day.
    Lol my Bichon takes 20 mins a day grooming, and every 5 weeks to the groomer. They are the most loveable dogs you could wish for, I wouldnt swop.
    Chris n TJ
    RIP TJ. You my be gone, but never forgotten. Always in our hearts xxx
    He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
    You are his life, his love, his leader.
    He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
    You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
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