New dog

[beloitpiper]

So I'm gone for 2 months and what happens? My mom buys a TOY POODLE.

I'll let that settle in.

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Ok, so I've wanted a dog my whole life, and I leave for Ireland, and what happens? My mom buys a curly haired rat. UGH, I'm actually angry. Now I have to go home for winter break and live in the same house as that thing. I can tell you one thing, I sure ain't walkin' it.

[ccga3359]

It sounds like a very manly dog though Greg.

[ccga3359]

OK Greg, my story. My father, as a result of an underwater explosion severely damaged his sinuses during WW2. As a result he gained allergies to animals and other stuff. I never had a pet until we tried a cat when I was about 8. Dad was having too severe reactions so the cat lasted a week, devastating to my brother and I but especially to my mum. Fast forward to about 15 years ago when I met my wife she had 2 cats and a dog. Three years later we were married so I finally got my dog (got along with one of the cats as well). Unfortunately Jet (the dog) developed hip dysplasia. I bawled my eyes out when we had to put him down. When my son was born we discovered that he too had allergies to animals as well as a multitude of things ,so it was time for the cats to go again I bawled my eyes out. There have been no signs of my son's allegies improving, except for a neighbours dog. A cute little toy dog at that. The Havanese breed is as close o a hypo-allegenic as they come. So far the contact my son has had with him there have been no reactions. Of all the kids out there, my son deserves a dog. He takes care of his hamster and his sister's ginea pig (soon to be a full faced sporran if it doesn't stop soiling it's cage so often ) he will sit and play with the neighbour's dog whenever the chance presents itself. This Christmas though, Alec might finally get his very own dog a $1400 Havanese, it'll be worth every penny to see his dreams come true. I'm thinking of naming him Fuzzy McSorran but I have a feeling the kid will think that he has naming rights .

Point is Greg, although you never had a dog, just like me you are now. You and this pooddle will gain a special bond. he may not be your dog but he will be your sibling.

[Kilted_John]

Greg,

Hmmm, take the dog to a groomer. Have them give said dog a mohawk, instead of the normal "poodle cut"... ;-) But, yeah, I know what you mean. Toy poodles don't do it for me. Always have been a big dog person.

-J

[Tattoo Bradley]

So I'm gone for 2 months and what happens? My mom buys a TOY POODLE.

I'll let that settle in.

...

Ok, so I've wanted a dog my whole life, and I leave for Ireland, and what happens? My mom buys a curly haired rat. UGH, I'm actually angry. Now I have to go home for winter break and live in the same house as that thing. I can tell you one thing, I sure ain't walkin' it.

Sooooo..... you always wanted a dog, now your mom bought one. So, you won't walk it why? Because it's a poodle? I bet you'll end up loving it. My parents got a poodle when I was in Jr. High and I loved her to death. I had absolutely no shame walking her nightly. I was 13 mind you... when "looking cool" was about the most important thing in the entire world. It's all in your outlook my man.

Oh, and these days I walk my Shih Tzu (Winston) nightly as well.

[ccga3359]

Oh, and these days I walk my Shih Tzu (Winston) nightly as well.

Ah yes. As I recall hanging by a chain around your waist holding your wallet, keys and Blackberry®.

[auld argonian]

Dinnae be hard on those little dogs like poodles and maltese and whatever this little black thing that showed up at my back door last night is. I've played with several miniature poodles that have been remarkably game for their size and as rowdy and rough and tumble as some Labs that I've clowned around with....just smaller. Hey...less dog food and smaller poops to dispose of!

Wait till you meet the mutt until you make up your mind.

Don't know if you saw the other thread but this little guy who showed up last night has made himself right at home and, after taking him out to tire him out, is a great walker and a good listener.

I'd just watch out when you play the pipes around the doggie...you may get some serious howling.

Best

AA

[Yaish]

Yeah, don't hate. It isn't the dog's fault. I like bigger dogs myself, but even a small dog can be a great companion.

Think of it this way. If you are confident enough to wear a 'skirt', then why don't you have the confidence to walk a small dog?
A small dog has all the personality, love, and affection of a bigger dog. Since I'm sure you won't be entering your dog in any pit fights, what does it matter?

[McFarkus]

It may be a big dog in a little body. Give it a chance.

[gilmore]

Look on the bright side. It's far too short to put its cold wet nose to your dangly bits when it sticks its head under your kilt.