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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2011 21:39:29 GMT -5
Next dog I'm going to adopt is a English Toy Spaniel. They are really good lil dogs. They are small and easy to tote and travel with, they are not barkers, grooming is easy all they need is combed out and light trimming (feet trimmed, whiskers off, and whispy hair off face/head/sometimes on top of back) they are basically a wash and wear breed. The are really laid back, they are most happy to sit there and cuddle with you! They can be a lil clingy bc they just adore the attention so much! They seem to be really great with kids, in general a very friendly dog, I've not come across a mean one. They enjoy a walk, but dont expect them to walk a long while, they are the ultimate couch potatoes! makes them perfect as apartment dogs or if you live in the city. They are really nice with other dogs and animals! My boss breeds/shows/handles English Toys. Often I will bring home puppies and adult ones, ones that have never seen a ferret and have not once had a issue with them and ferrets. They are not dogs to really get into things or trouble, just in general good dogs! Here is a pic of my friends English Toy, Clifford. Clifford is a AKC Champion, he has some really big wins under his belt and has held such high ranks in the breed! on TV, shows in different countries. Here is a puppy Here are two males, they are young adults so their hair isn't all grown in on their furnishings. English toy furnishings grow kinda like a cavaliers. Adopting this breed you must be VERY careful, you must go to a good breeder. Bad breeders they can be prone to poor health. My friend for example, her pups come with certified vet check for eyes, heart, and patellas so you know its all good. Her lines are excellent and she is very well known for her dogs, imports alot from over seas too.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2011 22:24:37 GMT -5
Just my 2 cents, but we have had several Samoyeds, and they have been as sweet and gentle with kids as you could ever want. They can get big though and when they blow their coats they can require a lot of grooming to keep it under control, especially if they are a house dog. Their temperament though is awesome
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Post by hazelrah on Jul 12, 2011 23:36:36 GMT -5
My half-aussie and his mother (full aussie) are both safe to be around the ferrets (ALWAYS supervised, of course), so it can be done It did take an insane amount of time and training though. On the child front, my siblings and I grew up with aussies and my parents say that they never had any sort of problem. Though they all display light herding behavior towards adults, other dogs, and small animals, they were always quite careful with children. I have seen that trend repeat itself with my nieces and nephews and our younger dogs (mostly aussies also. Parents got to us, lol). Though I wouldn't recommend them in conjunction with ferrets, I did want to share my experience with the breed in terms of children; I find them to be exceedingly gentle and trustworthy I did have a couple of whippets growing up, and though they were never exposed to ferrets, they did meet all my pet rats and ended up being the only dogs I trusted around the girls. That surprised me as they're sight hounds and all, and have been reported to be snappish. I've only met the two I owned, is anyone else a whippet owner? I've been curious if mine were just strange I'm putting my vote in for a Newfoundland I've never met one that wasn't fabulous.
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Post by crazylady on Jul 29, 2011 16:09:14 GMT -5
well I am going to throw you in a spin lol I own a parsons russel terrier and a plumber terrier ( and my son owns a whippet a sight hound ) all three love my grand kids and my ferrets lol not one of them has ever tried to harm them or the cats ( apart from billy who ahummm believes he can make love to the cat which she doesn't mind lol ) but all of them were raised with ferrets and cats from the age of eight weeks they work along side them play alongside them and my plumber terrier on a wednesday is often seen sporting a pink dress when my granddaughter aged three decides Ben needs his dress on lol ( usually by the time she goes home they are both worn out lol ) dogs like ferrets need to know where they stand in the pack ( and yes you the owner are part of the pack ) if you let them get the upper hand your doomed mine know by the tone of my voice if there in the dog house so to speak training can never begin early enough in my house I always reward good behaviour and boy don't they know it lol ( i spend a fortune on diced beef to keep in packs in the fridge/ freezer as a reward lol take care bye for now Bev aka crazy lady
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Post by acodlin on Jul 30, 2011 10:33:04 GMT -5
I have a yorkie/maltese mix that does fabulous with the ferrets, she's always playing with them and shes very gentle. I also have a full blooded lab and a lab mix, those two are terrified of the ferrets and they run from them. I think alot of it depends on the dogs personality...breed certainly plays a part but how they were raised is also a huge part of who they are and how they will react.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2011 12:27:51 GMT -5
Golden retrievers are my all time favorite "big dogs". The "retriever" part may be a problem with the ferts but golden mixes tend to be so sweet and laid back. I was absolutely terrified of how my "golden mutt" would do with the ferrets at first. She was a "pound puppy" that was almost a year old when I got her and even 9 years later, she still has her "issues" from whatever happened to her during that first year. At first, the only time she was allowed any where near the fuzzies was with them in the playpen and me right there keeping a very close eye. Then I started holding one ferret and letting them sniff each other (with me holding my breath and praying the whole time). She has never snapped or tried to hurt them. She even lets them eat out of her bowl (although since she still gets kibble I discourage this and lately she's started giving a little bark when she catches them... kind of like "mom, they're doing something they're not supposed to" ... tattletale ) Now I leave them alone all the time without thinking twice about it. Riley and Damia are special buddies!
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Post by tayrawrrr on Jul 30, 2011 13:31:40 GMT -5
How exciting! Getting a new pet is always so much fun ;D
I've 3 dogs: a chi/beagle mix, a boston terrier/min pin mix, and a lab. My chi is awesome with the ferrets, MoJo is convinced they're best friends. My boston mix loves them, but gets easily excited which triggers Mojo's excitement and he'll end up biting her too hard which she hates and will try to snap...so they're allowed to hang out, but not play. My lab is terrified of them and wants nothing to do with them ;D
I really believe it depends more on the dog's individual personality than breed.
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Post by skits on Jul 30, 2011 23:07:43 GMT -5
First, congrats on getting a new addition! My opinion, find a dog who isn't too hyper and isn't super stubborn! My dog Buddy is a golden retriever/labrador cross. I'm sure his dad was a lab/border collie though. Buddy's three years old but a ball of energy. We've only introduced him to the ferrets when he was about two, and he tolerates them but he growls at them if they get too close to him OR touch his toys! ;D He's great with kids though and I would recommend the breed itself, golden retrievers and labs are both amazing family pets and generally good with other animals. But then again, it depends on the dog itself.
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Post by rajh08 on Aug 9, 2011 13:16:12 GMT -5
UPDATE
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Post by Sherry on Aug 9, 2011 15:07:00 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2011 15:13:05 GMT -5
It's on the first page
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Post by Sherry on Aug 9, 2011 15:14:05 GMT -5
K, thanks
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Post by rajh08 on Aug 9, 2011 17:38:01 GMT -5
Sorry about that Sherry lol. It's on the 1st page everyone who's looking
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Post by Sherry on Aug 9, 2011 20:02:27 GMT -5
Hey- what can I say? Old person here ;D
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