Dog for Pet Help

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NJ_VN — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:51:13 GMT

They dont though, we've done our own health surveys and such. Plus after 2000 years any hereditary problems would have surfaced by now!

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:57:00 GMT

It isnt that he doesn't have any they only study the most popular breeds. They are unable to cover all breeds the following explains it all

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Susan Jackson — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:52:34 GMT

I've just had a load of yorkshire terrier cross shi tzu in the last few months, they seem really popular here. Most have them have been black, longer noses of course and hair similar to shi tzu. Temperament wise couldn't fault them. They didn't jump of the microchip needle like the mini poodle tends to and they didn't seem too needy either.

I'd agree about the beagle, we have a lovely one called Bella, been to puppy parties sits on table and can do anything with. Got some lovely bulldogs but they're prediposed of course.

I can't think of anything else.

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NJ_VN — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:52:31 GMT

Border terrier sounds like a good choice.

that link to genetic diseases is really interesting,thanks! ( and just to brag a little, my breed (maremmas) isnt on there as they have noooo genetic diseases at all shame they are big and hairy or i would have suggested a maremma!)

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:46:18 GMT

Looks like it is Border Terrier they are going for, many thanks for all the suggestions even if l had a reason for a lot of no's it was a helpful exercise

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Sally Howe — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:59:03 GMT

What about Bedlington Terriers, only ever seen them at shows and seem quite calm etc. Not sure on anything else

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funkyfish — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:31:49 GMT

Whippet? Small lurcher? Tib terriers are fun, seen lots at puppy parties and pup basic training- very sweet and lots of focus, love to learn and nice size.

A lady at work has a litter of black and tan JRT x Min Pin- accidents! both parents shown well and from show lines, Very sweet and well handled had both vax (but have had individual socialisation with breeder) On epupz in Devon

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:34:44 GMT

Good chance as the gene is so prominent. But l have asked Davids group questions in the past and they have replied and been helpful so worht asking them.

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Katie Mansfield — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:15:54 GMT

Blimey - quite a lot!!!

Chloe, thankfully, is quite healthy and the only non-preventative vet trips since we've had her (4 yrs) have been for a bee sting and a dog bite.

I know pedigrees have many inherited problems from "line" breeding - has anyone heard if they are passed down to first crosses? I'm thinking if you had, for instance, a known HD lab crossed with a known heart disease Cavvie would the off-spring then carry the gene for or present with both diseases?

K x

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:35:28 GMT

Katie hate to upset you but the leaflet was made by breeders wanting to sell pedigrees. if you want a true representation of inherited disease in dogs check out David Sagans genetic link for Cambridge uni. Beagles have 41 of them. http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/idid/search.php

Easiest way is to search by breed

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littlehays — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:26:52 GMT

mini schnauzer?

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Katie Mansfield — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:34:34 GMT

[quote user="Toadster"]don't think you could go far wrong with a Beagle? Family friendly, no inheritied problems ,(that I know of), happy to snooze after medium amount of exercise, medium size, great with families, loving, soft nature... [/quote]

Yes, yes and yes!!!!!!! My 6 year old twins have been "training" our Beagle since they were 4 When she plays "tug" roughly with OH she will then switch to ever so gently mode if the kids take over. My 9 yr old has just started walking her by himself. Sleeps most of the day unless there is something interesting going on

Only downside is she can chew things that she shouldn't (kids toys, etc) but that's the same with any dog if the opportunity presents itself.

Other thing I would say is it takes a while before Beagles can be allowed off lead - we were recommended a year, but as ours is rescue and was an adult when she came to us we did a year of re-call training from the day we got her. (They are very scent orientated and have a tendancy to wander off following their noses. Three hours over the marshes is Chloe's record so far and she reappeared from the same bush .....)

On inherited problems I came across a leaflet (at KC Discover Dogs) warning of a certain type of menigitis that only affects Beagles. I think it's quite rare though.

K x

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Sally Howe — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:02:53 GMT

Lol. Although I don't own a BT I have shown a few for a lady when both hers win their class.They do have their manic moments but are generally calm and good for a sedate/ quiet home. .

My parents wanted a Cav until I went through all the health issues, once dad retires they'll get a BT, a stafford would be too much for them yet my in-laws (who are older) are energetic and look after my 3 when I'm at work (except pregnant one that is).

SBT's all the way for me but they need a strict and energetic household. Gaia whelped yesterday, yes they are from health tested pets and have forever homes with contracts to return to me if for any reason they can't keep their pet, not to go to rescue, like all us good breeders do. Only their eyes to test in about 6-8 weeks time.

Sorry if any spelling mistakes as was up with Gaia and her 3 pups (the runt mainly) most of last night.

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:08:27 GMT

Expecting an abject on knee and totally grovelling apology from Sally to her SBT's that she was only kidding about loving BT.

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Sally Howe — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:35:43 GMT

I love Border Terriers x

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:10:11 GMT

Lab they had sweet but walking genetic disaster.

Greyhound are lovely having worked with them for 7 years but they want one from a pup and that is harder to get hold of, yes correct greyhounds are laid back think lurchers are as well over exercise.

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les punton — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:47:58 GMT

my first thought was border terrier, but then I thought greyhound or lurcher (iv heard they dont need as much exercise as you would think). I agree on airedales though iv not met many nice ones, although prob always see them in bad light in the surgery.

labrador? although joint probs

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fairy — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:37:51 GMT

Border Terrier all the way. Or a saluki

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:23:16 GMT

Thinking possibly lurcher, border terrier or mongrel although lurchers are more mongrel than pedigree

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:53:44 GMT

Nothing with cocker in thanks and agree they are mongrels l am fascinated buy what people pay for a name!

Beagles no they should be in a pack working not as a pet they can get neurotic

(l know l am not easy to please but keep the ideas coming so far still thinking on the border t or 100% mongrel/heinz57/k.dog whatever you want to call it)

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NJ_VN — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:37:29 GMT

A cockerpoo is not a breed a pet peeve of mine! Nor are "jugs", as i had to explain to an irate client that I had to put her "pedigree jug" down as a jack russel x pug because "jug" wasnt on the system.

Tbh I think aslong as your friends get a nice,healthy puppy and bring it up right,any breed will fit in well, x-breed or pedigree

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rosekins mai — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:04:06 GMT

hiya,

I'm new to replying to posts, so i hope i've managed to respond properly.

what about a cocker po? I used to train them as assistant dogs and they did very well. there would be clipping involved for the curly coat but if they are trained from the start to be groomed and handled they will be very obedient. The breed is very friendly, very intelligent and also very loyal. This is why they made such great assistant dogs.

They don't require loads of walking, most of the time they love to play fetch!

Hope this helps :)

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Alison Clare Hickman — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:42:02 GMT

Hello there... don't think you could go far wrong with a Beagle? Family friendly, no inheritied problems ,(that I know of), happy to snooze after medium amount of exercise, medium size, great with families, loving, soft nature... What do you think??? xxx

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Susan Jackson — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:15:45 GMT

I would get a girl, the boys tend to be half and half I find.

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:07:28 GMT

Chis and dax out backs and chi problems not commenting on cost. I did wonder about Dandi but think they are to expensive and fairly delicate at moment leaning to Borders