Dog Owners

izzzzythedog

UKTigerlily wrote: »

PLease don't do the all Staffs are x,y,z thing lol mine is fine to be left, doesn't chew, doesn't hoover up anything & i've heard her bark maybe 2x since I got her, she's silent when i'm out. My last one was the same all but she'd hoover up anything edible, but no chewing.

i hope i dont come across as doing staffs down , i used staffs as an example , i could have just as easly said boxers are like big kids and love a good bark , there like springs , i like staffs,british bulldogs and english bull terriors , at present im being used as a dog sitter for next door who as it happens has a staff , never barks but does enjoy a tasty armchair to 2 , also has the worlds worst gas problem as is typical , lovely animal

scheming_gypsy

What dog do you have?
Staffy Cross - Rio
Northern Inuit - Wilo

Why did you get your dog?
I always wanted a dog but my mum wouldn't let me have one. As soon as i got my own place i bought a dog.
Then when i lost my job, Rio wouldn't leave me alone and i realised he missed having no company during the day so i bought Wilo as company.

Where did you get it?
Rio came from Manchester Dogs Home
Wilo has a high hip score so couldn't breed so i rehomed her from a friend of the breeder.

What does it eat?
They both eat a BARF diet. Raw bones and raw veg / peelings. Plus whatever they manage to steal when i blink.

How much does it cost you weekly?
For food about £2 which is just petrol.

Do you leave it alone?
Yep, when i'm at work or have to go out.


Work/holiday arrangements?
in summer they're outside. i built them an 8x4x4 kennel and put a paddling pool out for them. When its cold i lock the patio doors open enough for them to get in and out but not big enough for a person.

Do you do anything with it (agility/flyball etc)?
no, they're both too stupid.

Anything else you'd like to say.
Northern Inuits are the petulant ASBO riddled children of the dog world.

Sukey

What dog do you have?
Two scottish terriers (6yrs & 3yrs)

Why did you get your dog?
I always wanted a dog but my parents wouldn't let me have one as a kid. I bought my first scottie at 35 and haven't looked back!

Where did you get it?
From a breeder in Bristol. My younger dog came from a breeder in Dorset.

What does it eat?
They both eat a BARF diet (raw chicken, tripe, lamb, veg) plus biscuits and the occasional treats.

How much does it cost you weekly?
Food costs about £10 per week for both. Other expenses include insurance (£27 per mth for both).

Do you leave it alone?
Yep, when i'm at work or have to go out.


Work/holiday arrangements?
They're left alone when I'm at work, but I always come home at lunchtime to take them for a walk.

Do you do anything with it (agility/flyball etc)?
Both have done KC Good Citizen. Have tried agility with the youngest, but it's not ideal with a low-to-ground breed! Both have had modest success in the showring.

Anything else you'd like to say.
I love my dogs and wouldn't be without them. I know it's a corney old line but "a dog makes a house a home"!

Swans1912

What dog do you have? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Why did you get your dog? I've always wanted one since I was a child, but my parents wouldnt let me have one!

Where did you get it? A breeder in Ceredigion

What does it eat? Purina Beta Puppy food

How much does it cost you weekly? a bag of the above cost £6.95 from P@H and lasts about a month (based on 3 puppy feeds per day)

Do you leave it alone? Yes when I go to work

Work/holiday arrangements? we leave the crate open blocking the doorway of the kitchen so he can play inside the kitchen while i'm out at work. He doesnt complain at all. My mum comes over to take him for a walk too.

Do you do anything with it (agility/flyball etc)? no

Anything else you'd like to say. I'm assuming that you work full time and are concerned about your dog being left alone, what i will say is that a dog easily adapts to a routine, but if you are still concerned then try considering hiring a dog walker (about £10 per hour)

Burlesque_Babe

LizD wrote: »

I have some questions:

What dog do you have? Springer Spaniel

Why did you get your dog? Had thought about it for about 5 years

Where did you get it? A breeder locally

What does it eat? mixture of complete dry and cooked chicken and biscuit treats

How much does it cost you weekly? About £7

Do you leave it alone? Maximum is around 4 hours, he's such a good boy he sits on his chair watching the world go by and sleeping

Work/holiday arrangements? I work part time. He lives at my ex's house who works full time (odd arrangement, but it works and I still have daily access). When he is away, he comes to my house, when I am away, he walks him twice a day.

Do you do anything with it (agility/flyball etc)? He loves running for a tennis ball hit by a tennis racquet

Anything else you'd like to say.

He is my lovely boy and I wouldn't swap him for anything. He's 7 and quite possibly the best thing to ever happen to me.

Berty

I have some questions:

What dog do you have? Newfoundland

Why did you get your dog? Wanted a dog that can handle the weather as I'm an outside guy.

Where did you get it? Devon. Went through the UK club but also contacted breeders in Europe, USA and the same name kept popping up.

What does it eat? Raw chicken, beef, fresh fish, veg, bit of dry and the odd bit of wet food.

How much does it cost you weekly? no idea, I don't worry about it.

Do you leave it alone? Yes I work nights about twice a week.

Work/holiday arrangements? Nope to hols and he sleeps when I work

Do you do anything with it (agility/flyball etc)? He swims alot and loves it. Joins me fishing and makes a good fishing buddy. He sometimes visits my friends at a local care home where he says hello. I found the love of my life through my dog

Anything else you'd like to say. Drool everywhere and he stinks but hey thats a Newfie:rotfl: I have a large collection of equipment from grooming tools, bath, blower, large car, extension for the boy and aircon for the warmer weather.

stevetodd

LizD wrote: »

I have some questions:

What dog do you have? a Lab/springer (looks like a lab)

Why did you get your dog? We always had a dog when I was a child and I know how loyal and loving they are

Where did you get it? Millbrook Farm RSPCA rescue entre

What does it eat? Jameswellbeloved

How much does it cost you weekly? about £15 (all in incl insurance if just food then about £6)

Do you leave it alone? Very rarely and not for long

Work/holiday arrangements? I don't work and we always take him with us on holiday when we rent a cottage

Do you do anything with it (agility/flyball etc)? long countryside walk once a day and also once a day either take him simming, cycling or jogging

Anything else you'd like to say.

He is priceless

dontone

What dog do you have? A Basset Hound

Why did you get your dog? For company

Where did you get it? From a breeder

What does it eat? Anything if we let him, but mainly Winalot

How much does it cost you weekly? About £10 a week (includes chewies etc)

Do you leave it alone? Only when going shopping for a couple of hours

Work/holiday arrangements? Me Mam has him for a couple of days during the week if mine and DH work times clash

Do you do anything with it (agility/flyball etc)? Just walkies and DH plays footy with him

Anything else you'd like to say. He stinks, drools and slobbers everywhere, argues with ya if you tell him off and is just stubborn.

BUT I wuv my Basset he's gorgeous.

GemmaB78

I have some questions:

What dog do you have?
2 staffy x: Floyd is a staffy x something and is about 9 years old. Daisy is staffy x english bull terrier and a week short of her first birthday.

Why did you get your dog?

Good question!! We both decided we had the time, the money and the love to give. We live in a reasonably sized house on the edge of a village so a great place to walk dogs. I abandon my OH to go off riding a lot, and it gave him something to do.

Where did you get it?
Both are rescues. Wouldn't have an animal (apart from my horse) any other way.

What does it eat?
Complete dog feed. The crusts from my OH's breakfast toast. Occasional treats.

How much does it cost you weekly?
Not alot - about £5 each per week feed. They're not insured (eek - must get that done) but I'd expect that to be about £20 a month. Annual boosters around £40 a year. Wormers and de-fleaing as required - I can't remember how much. Then a fortune on leads, toys, nappy sacks, etc.!

Do you leave it alone?
Yes. I work full time. OH is at college part-time so they get left for a few hours 3 days a week. Otherwise we try to ensure at least one of us is with them.

Work/holiday arrangements?
As above for work! Holiday - local kennels just down the road. We don't go away a lot though, and in the UK we try and take them with us.

Do you do anything with it (agility/flyball etc)?
Daisy will do some agility when she's old enough. They've done some training classes, but money is a bit tight at the moment. Just plenty of long walks, play and love really.

Anything else you'd like to say.
I'd always encourage people to look at rescue places if they are considering getting a dog. They are usually over-run, and our two are just the best! I'd also say don't be put off by the reputation that staffies have. In my experience, they are just the loveliest dogs!

GemmaB78

LOL - just looked back a few pages and I'd already posted!! D'oh!