Dogs

Sparky James · Post by **Sparky James** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:03 pm

We love our dogs.......just as well we have four.

2 rotts and 2 labs, walkies can be fun.

They live in the house but we dont get many strangers round the gate when they are out in the yard.

The rots are brilliant with the kids BTW.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:10 pm

Bludall wrote:German Shepherds are awful dogs, first to have a go at our dog on our dog walk.

I want a Beagle, lots of ears to play with!

well if you had an harder dog there would not be a problem

I have had two German Sheperds and both were exceptional dogs and were not at all aggressive.

I remember going to my mates house once and he had a german sheperd and a rottweiler, I was at the front room and the dogs were in the back room barking and scratching at the door trying to get in. My mate said they would attack me, so I made him open the door, within 5 minutes I had one dog on led on my left leg and one dog on my right leg.

Bludall · Post by **Bludall** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:15 pm

My dog scares German Shepherds off too!

During WW1 German Shepherds were known as Alsatians because of the word "German" and anti-German feeling.

My dog! (Red eyes because I did a Demon dog animation and can't find the original).

DougJones · Post by **DougJones** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:37 pm

Whatever dog you get, it's for life! that can be from 8 to 18 years.
All animals now come under the "Animal welfare act" which lays down the requirements of owners to provide a level of care for all animals, now matter what the circumstances.
£500+ may seem a lot to pay for a dog, but when taken against how much you will pay over the dogs lifetime, it's only a small amount.
I've calculated that our Boxers (pictured below) cost in the region of £1000 each per annum.
This includes Food, Insurance, standard vet fees (yearly inoculations, worming tablets) and the occasional visit to the Vets for general ailments.
On top of that there are fees for Training classes, which every responsible owner should be involved with.
Too many people get a pet on the spur of the moment, without considering the long term implications!
Saying all that, we would not be without our two, who bring us real pleasure every day

Whatever you decide, think long and hard about your proposed new friend as it will be your companion for many years to come.

Steve the Gas · Post by **Steve the Gas** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 2:57 pm

Nice dogs them

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:30 pm

DougJones wrote:Whatever dog you get, it's for life! that can be from 8 to 18 years.
All animals now come under the "Animal welfare act" which lays down the requirements of owners to provide a level of care for all animals, now matter what the circumstances.
£500+ may seem a lot to pay for a dog, but when taken against how much you will pay over the dogs lifetime, it's only a small amount.
I've calculated that our Boxers (pictured below) cost in the region of £1000 each per annum.
This includes Food, Insurance, standard vet fees (yearly inoculations, worming tablets) and the occasional visit to the Vets for general ailments.
On top of that there are fees for Training classes, which every responsible owner should be involved with.
Too many people get a pet on the spur of the moment, without considering the long term implications!
Saying all that, we would not be without our two, who bring us real pleasure every day
Whatever you decide, think long and hard about your proposed new friend as it will be your companion for many years to come.

They are lovely dogs

My mate has two boxers, he also had a Voctorian bulldog, but he passed away.

Stoday · Post by **Stoday** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:29 pm

ultimatehandyman wrote: My mate said they would attack me, so I made him open the door, within 5 minutes I had one dog shagging my left leg and one dog shagging my right leg.

IDontBelieveIt · Post by **IDontBelieveIt** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:40 pm

Hitler used to have pet Alsatians. Think I might get one.... might need it in the next Reich.

IDontBelieveIt · Post by **IDontBelieveIt** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:42 pm

ultimatehandyman wrote: My mate has two boxers, he also had a Voctorian bulldog, but he passed away.

What the dog or your mate?

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:31 pm

IDontBelieveIt wrote:
ultimatehandyman wrote: My mate has two boxers, he also had a Voctorian bulldog, but he passed away.
What the dog or your mate?

The victorian bulldog

IDontBelieveIt · Post by **IDontBelieveIt** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:39 pm

Oh! pleased to hear that ... well not 'pleased' but glad it was not your mate

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:17 pm

the picture of the three dogs is a classic

IDontBelieveIt · Post by **IDontBelieveIt** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:34 pm

Agreed Handy that Victorian dog is a superb character you can see it it his cheeky face and eyes.

Tryanything · Post by **Tryanything** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:33 pm

Had dogs all my life but when the last one went l decided that was it, to
much sorrow when they pass on and also got fed up making coffins and
digging holes

Steve the Gas · Post by **Steve the Gas** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:38 pm

Know what your saying Tony