keepitcovert 842 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 I am what most would consider an old fart now, i have two dogs now aged 10 and 12 both have earned their retirement, and decimated the local rabbit population, but i cant see myself not owning a working dog. So if you were in my situation what dog would you go for. Only a question out of interest because i already know what i will do. But being without a dog is unthinkable to me. Now ive got time on my hands i feel like taking a pup and training to the highest standard that i could achieve, something i have tried to do with varying success what would be your goal with your last dog and what breed. Quote Link to post
keepdiggin 9,560 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) Probably a staff from a rescue Edited January 27, 2018 by keepdiggin 1 Quote Link to post
lurchers 2,891 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 English bull terrier is my retirement dog as I’ve always liked them but said I would wait till then to get 1 1 Quote Link to post
Guest edrd Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) Enjoy lads Edited January 29, 2018 by edrd Quote Link to post
Aussie Whip 4,170 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 I'd get a bull breed,love their owner and happy to lay about when off duty.I wouldn't have a working terrier or stock dog,you'd never keep up with them. Quote Link to post
bird 10,012 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, W. Katchum said: A lurcher, started life with one an would love to end life with one about, even if it was just a well trained pet like ye say, but ye be hard pushed to find a more versatile type a dog mate an always content with a spot on couch or by fire yeh , they take some beating, nice lurcher x lurcher with good drop of bull in the mix 24-25in 65lb , and i might go for a bitch for a change , loyal, clever, good temps and most lurchers are healthy , being hybrids . 1 Quote Link to post
keepdiggin 9,560 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Thought u would have a bull breed ray Quote Link to post
Wales1234 5,562 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 ALways said when I get old and a slow down abit il have a little beddy whippet or something like that Quote Link to post
dytkos 17,843 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 I'm gonna try to outlive all my dogs Then I'll know my times due. Hoping to have a few more yet mind Cheers, D. Quote Link to post
bird 10,012 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 27 minutes ago, keepdiggin said: Thought u would have a bull breed ray yep love bull breeds, always had soft spot for a nice apbt bitch, our last one was real nice bitch loved people, not bad with other dogs if they were ok with her, very loyal type dog Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,089 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Stick with what's good for me poodles 1 2 Quote Link to post
Sirblessed 2,511 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, bird said: yep love bull breeds, always had soft spot for a nice apbt bitch, our last one was real nice bitch loved people, not bad with other dogs if they were ok with her, very loyal type dog I'm with you mate 4 2 Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,775 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Thought about a whippet, but did think about one of these bushing type cross breeds but training it to hunt edible like rabbit /squirrel or feather. Quote Link to post
Black neck 16,306 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 When I'm old I'll defo have a wolverine Quote Link to post
dogmandont 10,004 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 I'm a while off my last dog but I always liked the sound of the lab xs as a companion type worker, Quote Link to post
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.