Doglost Co-Ordinator 4 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I also wouldnt advise a collie. My 1st dog was a collie & whilst we had 11 yrs together he would herd kids in the field, happily chase & 'nip' lads in baseball hats, hated hoodies & was a really nervous dog. Ok he was a rescue & a pet. He could never work anyway- he used to run off. I'd maybe look for a lurcher or steadier type of dog, based on what you have said. We currently have 3 non working dogs- that said think two of them could work no problem at all. We also work. I have some one come up to the house to let them out to toilet etc. There are lots of dogs out there & as others on here have said you will find the right dog for you, there are also lots of lurcher types in the pound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
young_london_hunter 9 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Theres a lovely lurcher for sale the black one with the white chest in hartlepool, whats that like ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
farlap 19 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hello everybodyMy mum has allowed me to get a dog but before i go through with it I would like to know your opinions on if i should or not ? I will describe my situation : If i had the dog he would go on a 30min walk and training session every morning at 6:00am. In the evening he would go for a 60 min walk, with me on my bike. Another training session would be performed. As well as a long session of retrieving. He would come running with me running 10 Kilometres and above 3 times a week at a fast pace as I do a lot of cross country races and rugby. On the weekends i would be working him (shooting,walking,ferreting) in the countryside. All day walking, running, hunting,swimming retrieving etc etc. I go shooting a lot and so Jake would be fed on prime rabbit, pigeon etc with butchers offcuts,oats and vegetables. So far im guessing this seems like a very good home for him but as with everything there is a but. We live in london for one, althought we spend a lot of time in the country. Also after his morning walk, jake would be left alone from 8:00 to 4:00. I see that as a problem. He will have our garden which is not minscule but not exactly large either to roam in. He will also have the comfort of a kennel with access to the bottom floor of the house. During my holidays obviouslly he would be with me 24/7 working, running etc etc. What do you all think? Thanks personally the london thing wouldnt worry me but certainly if you came to me for a pup I would say no as I wouldnt want a pup being left alone all that time. All your activities sound perfect but if you have a pup it would be a couple of years befre he was up to that sort of regime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
young_london_hunter 9 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 point taken i am trying to get someone to take it for a quick walk at lunch what does this one look like to you the 18month old dog ? http://www.epupz.co.uk/search/puppies_for_...atecreated+DESC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brock1 2 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 i wouldnt be able to say you shouldnt have a dog becouse all the posts you have put up on this subject you are takeing getting a dog verry seriuse. more so them most people that have dogs on here so get your self one mate if i was you i whould get a little dog first a small lurcher or a terrier. thought if your leveing it all day on its owen a pen whould be a good thing to have just in case it get bored & eats the house lol. you dont whant teh new dog eating your mams house now do you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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