Saffioraire Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 - ummmm,as a veteran of 30+ years of Poodle owning - can't think of ANY thing :D Don't get a poodle if you don't want your husband stolen and to be simultaneously evicted from the bed?? Don't get a JRT if you prefer rabbits when they're alive and not on your doorstep Don't get a WSSD if..... You like to wear black clothes You don't like dishing out loads of love and affection You don't want a dog who knows what your thinking when your thinking it, can be trained to within half an inch of it's life and yet in day to day life seems to bowl along with complete idiocy! You want a guard dog You don't like socialising your dog - and aren't willing to let them interact with other dogs & children (they would be sad without it) You want a backyard dog. You DON'T want to be told off when it's midnight and your up past your bed time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlo11 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Do not own a Pharaoh if you dont want a Phucking Phaecal Phoraging Phartarse Phickle Phornicating PHaraoh PHor Life!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Don't get an Airedale if you can't stand grooming/trimming Don't get an Airedale if you're afraid of skin diseases (Abbey gets them a LOT ) Don't get an Airedale and ignore it - they'll go NUTS! I'm sure there's more but I can't think of them right now How about Don't get an Airedale if you don't have a sense of humour Don't get an Airedale if you value your personal space Don't get a Shar Pei if you hate snoring Edited February 15, 2012 by Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Don't get a Lab unless... You want chew marks in everything - skirting boards are a specialty You love being covered in dog hair You want a high energy smart dog that will drive you insane by being a puppy until about 5 mins before they pass away As for the chaperones in the bathroom - I have FOUR of them - all different breeds/mixes/ages... and they all want to climb on my lap when I'm otherwise engaged... grrr! I used to have 5 Rotties - can verify that they are definitely lap dogs... *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimiss Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I reckon you got very lucky, she's gorgeous! Reminds me of my Lucy. I'm hoping Lucy will lose the energy as she gets older, I still am very wary of kids around her though. Benny's actually better with kids than he is with adults :laugh: He's quite shy around adults, but is happy to run around like a little psycho with kids. My theory is that they're closer to his height than adults are :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLane Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Don't get a stafford if you don't like farting.... I am sure it is an unwritten part of the breed standard, as has been mentioned on DOL many times over the years. Most will insist on sharing everything with you... Your meals, bed, lounge, shoes and their slobbery toys.. They also consider themselves lap dogs... So if you don't like sharing everything Staffords are not for you. Believe it or not they shed... Thousands of tiny little eyelash length hairs are everywhere and in everything. I use a dyson and still manage to serve dinner with Staffy hair occasionally... Haha agreed :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlemum Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 - ummmm,as a veteran of 30+ years of Poodle owning - can't think of ANY thing :D Don't get a poodle if you don't want your husband stolen and to be simultaneously evicted from the bed?? OK - you got me there :laugh: Mr.Poodlemum had never had a dog of ANY sort till he met me - now he bends people's ears with the wonders of Poodles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Don't get a schipperke unless: You like being followed everywhere You want a dog who puts the 'H' in ADHD You want black hair everywhere You like the sound of excited panting 24/7 You want a dog who WILL NOT sit still...they're far from a lap dog :laugh: I don't know about other schipperkes but my boy is very obedient and extremely willing to work for food, toys, attention...anything! Best dog ever :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyMilo Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Do not own a Pharaoh if you dont want a Phucking Phaecal Phoraging Phartarse Phickle Phornicating PHaraoh PHor Life!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpette Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Don't get a Rottweiler if you like to drive with the windows up, as they love to see and smell where they are going. Don't get a Rottweiler if you like clean windows, both in the home and the car. Don't get a Rottweiler if you are house proud, as they love toys, especially squeaky ones and balls and will pull them ALL out of their toy box given half a chance, hence the mess above. Don't get a Rottweiler if you don't want the above mentioned soggy tennis balls and toys dropped in your undies while on the loo as apparently captive people always throw the ball/toy for you if it is dropped in your lap or underwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpette Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Don't get a Rottweiler if you want to spend winter in doors, as they are an active breed especially during the colder months. Don't get a Rottweiler unless you are prepared to be constantly challenged and one step ahead of them, as they are brilliant problem solvers with great determination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpette Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Don't get a Rottweiler if you are not into dog sports like obedience, herding, tracking etc, as Rottweilers are a working breed and they love to have a job to do, or else keep in mind the point above. They will create their own entertainment. Edited February 15, 2012 by grumpette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLane Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Don't get a Rottweiler if you want to spend winter in doors, as they are an active breed especially during the colder months. Don't get a Rottweiler unless you are prepared to be constantly challenged and one step ahead of them, as they are brilliant problem solvers with great determination. :laugh: love the photos!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnil444 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Don't get a Rottweiler if you want to spend winter in doors, as they are an active breed especially during the colder months. Don't get a Rottweiler unless you are prepared to be constantly challenged and one step ahead of them, as they are brilliant problem solvers with great determination. I agree, what goregous dogs you have!! Nothing better than a Rottweiler I say. :laugh: love the photos!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 - ummmm,as a veteran of 30+ years of Poodle owning - can't think of ANY thing :D Don't get a poodle if you don't want your husband stolen and to be simultaneously evicted from the bed?? OK - you got me there :laugh: Mr.Poodlemum had never had a dog of ANY sort till he met me - now he bends people's ears with the wonders of Poodles. I have that issue when it comes to WHippets. He bales people up at times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Ah grumpette, I love seeing your dogs.. Just awesome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Oh and I forgot to add, don't get a schipperke if you don't like being stopped and ask if your dog is a pomeranian cross, husky cross or simply "what breed is that?" and don't get one if you don't like repeating yourself...no one ever catches the word "schipperke" the first time :laugh: I don't mind though ;) And Grumpette I love all the pictures, and I am SO jelous of the snow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Pyrenean Mountain Dogs: They bark - LOTS They shed - LOTS They dont come when called They can't be let off lead outside of a fenced area (an offlead Pyr is a dis-a-pyr) If allowed to they will establish a large area as their own - several hundred acres or more - and patrol it. They are escape artists and shape shifters They are independent thinkers and definitely don't hang on your every word (that is if they can hear you from where they are anyway) They dig holes - in our household we call them primary, secondary and tertiary bunkers. You could bury a small car in some of them. Luckily Pyr breeders are generally pretty good about letting potential owners know about the down sides (whether potential owners really understand despite these good efforts what they may potentially be in for is another matter.....) Oh yes. And they take up far too much room on the bed ;) :D ditto for the maremmas..... Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimiss Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Oh and I forgot to add, don't get a schipperke if you don't like being stopped and ask if your dog is a pomeranian cross, husky cross or simply "what breed is that?" and don't get one if you don't like repeating yourself...no one ever catches the word "schipperke" the first time :laugh: I don't mind though ;) And Grumpette I love all the pictures, and I am SO jelous of the snow!! and don't get a Pomeranian if you want to be asked if you have a long haired Chihuahua! Grumpette, your dogs are beautiful :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Don't get a Koolie if you want a dog that - - Is NOT cleverer than you. - Is not going to tell you off when you are wrong. - Doesn't shed. - Does not always love all other dogs but will sometimes amaze you by selecting the most unlikely playmates including neighbourhood cats. - Is happy being ignored - for any period. - Is not going to want to be with you all the time whether that is going shopping, going for coffee, visiting friends, going for rides in the car etc. - Is not going to push you to play endlessly. - Is not going to need a lot of training and strong leadership. - Is not going to need a great deal of mental and physical exercise. - Is going to be happy living outdoors - they want to be with their people. - Is going to be happy without a job to do - if you don't give them one they will give themselves one and you may not like it. - Is not going to potentially chase anything that moves. - Is not going to be happy on its own for extended periods. - Is happy going for one short walk around the block a couple of times a week. - Is not going to demand shows of affection and want to come and sit on you or lie on you or supervise your showering and dressing. and they are definitely not the breed for you if you don't have the patience to explain to people what they are and where they come from and what they are bred for. :thumbsup: And often its a case of " I did it for you right the first time, why do you want me to do it again when I could be doing XYor Z" Dont own a Shar Pei, unless you like Drool Clouds of hair at moulting time Snoring Aloof nature Cleaning ears Watching numerous items dissappear into a mouth that is suprisingly big under those folds of skin and a head shake that sounds like a Hooker having a good time Sharing your bed/couch/lap Rottis make the best lapdogs :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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