@kayamedic said:
I don’t think you can ever compare dogs
They are all so different and they all had unique qualities
Our latest is nothing like our Golden and while we miss her we know that not having a dog will not bring her back
Our latest found us. We did not go seeking him
Of course “not having a dog will not bring them back.” We know that.
We just choose not to bring in a new one that won’t fill the gap. The gap can remain a gap without any more dogs.
Much more likely to happen is a very different kind of animal.
Everyone has to do what is right for them
Somehow this turned into a debate
we hesitated and our kids went to an adoption event . We went to meet their new adoptee.
And no dog turned into that terrified dog that no one had wanted for two months
The new light of our life
Never thought I would have another dog after eating Otis. My wife is terrified of most dogs. 4 years ago Paris moved upstairs from us and 3 years ago she moved in with us. Don’t think I will ever have a dog as good as she is
@kayamedic said:
qujaqmans pooch in the top pic looks just like mine though mine does not have floppy ears.
What sort of pup?
Ostensibly a yellow lab, but based on his long legs, piercing eyes (not so evident in that pic), and how he behaved (very, very, very poorly) and super high energy I strongly suspected some Weimeraner.
@string said:
Thought about a girlfriend but that’s an animal my wife won’t tolerate.
I’m not ready for another dog but I also miss having one to walk, so I’m looking for a girlfriend with a dog I can borrow.
@Chuck von Yamashita said:
Never thought I would have another dog after eating Otis. My wife is terrified of most dogs. 4 years ago Paris moved upstairs from us and 3 years ago she moved in with us. Don’t think I will ever have a dog as good as she is
Jesus H. Christ on a stick! I used to think you were joking about the, uh, canisphagia, but now I don’t think so.
@kayamedic said:
Everyone has to do what is right for them
Somehow this turned into a debate
we hesitated and our kids went to an adoption event . We went to meet their new adoptee.
And no dog turned into that terrified dog that no one had wanted for two months
The new light of our life
What debate? People can say they do or do not want to get another dog, hopefully without any passive-aggressive or judgmental comments.
And String, one last thought; all that money spent on vet bills, dog medicine, grooming, dog food… that could be play dough for YOU! That’s what AHM talkin’ bout.
Had the “what will we do when dogless” conversation recently. We have always had multiples( going back to the mid 70s)and fortunately the acreage and space to do so. We are down to 3-- 2 boxers who are deaf and an Olde English Sheepdog. The motly crew will be 11, 10(boxers) and 8(sheepie) this year. Our double lot in the city is fine for sizing now as they group is starting to age a tad.
I am sure even those people who say no more dogs— will at times question that decision. The sheepie is a long lived large breed–past experience with sheepies suggests/hope he will be around for another 4-7years. Guess we will cross that bridge at that time.
@Rex said:
Hey Chuck v Y. You told her to wok the dog.
And String, one last thought; all that money spent on vet bills, dog medicine, grooming, dog food… that could be play dough for YOU! That’s what AHM talkin’ bout.
I’m the animal lover. My wife could care less. We have another 10yo dog and a 14yo cat who is really showing his age. Wife suggests “we” wait until these 2 are gone before looking at any others. We’ve lost a cat and a dog in the last few months.
I’m tending to agree with her.
@string said:
I’m the animal lover. My wife could care less. We have another 10yo dog and a 14yo cat who is really showing his age. Wife suggests “we” wait until these 2 are gone before looking at any others. We’ve lost a cat and a dog in the last few months.
I’m tending to agree with her.
It’s tough. Dogs have been in my family since childhood, but I haven’t replaced my beloved standard poodle since he died some years ago. Would love to have another standard because it’s such a great breed, but it wouldn’t be fair to leave him home alone while I’m at work. Or paddling. Fortunately a relative has a goofy Irish Water Spaniel pup, so I can play with him.
Careful with that ‘good breed’ thinking. My wife had a Cocker Spaniel that was extremely intelligent and obedient and had a great temperament. When it died she replaced it with two Cocker Spaniels (brothers). Dumb as doorknobs and didn’t care one bit about obeying anyone.
Our remaining mutt is 13 and declining. Enlarged heart, almost deaf but is still having fun.
We
have a pair of cats we adopted when they were 6 weeks old. Both think the dog is their mother.
I’ve had quite a few dog s over the years. Some were better suited to canoe camping than others, though they all loved it. Going from most recent to earlier…
Patch - actually belonged to a room mate who ended up in a hospital for a long time. The Ozark crowd will remember him.
Before that was Petey and Ewok. They weren’t very obedient and seemed disconcertingly unaware of the possible intent of the eagles perched in the trees they would always run toward upon landing on an island.
Before that it was Sam & Echo. The best campers of the bunch, though they took up a lot of space in both the canoe and the tent. Easy to train - they just wanted to be with you and do whatever it was we were doing. Sam used to lay down in the shallows with his chin resting on shore and minnows would take shelter in his coat…
And Nimue - we’re back to the 80s now… Dumb as a rock but a bundle of energy and very loving when she felt like it. She once followed a ledge on a cliff behind where we were camped until it was too narrow to turn around on. I had to free climb the cliff to rescue her.
