Help us choose a dog

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Ended up with a female Boston Terrier, per kids and mom’s choice. Now about picking a name…

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… and no, it won’t be “Peeve”.

I LOVE Those dogs. When I was a kid, my neighbor used to bring to them walking by our place, and they would always wiggle their bums in glee big time when they saw me and make these wild snorking noises and be happy as clams. That was maybe 60+ years ago, and I have always thought of them as happy dogs since then. Good choice!

 

[5030]

Way back when we had a Heeler as well and Heelers are as smart as Aussies with one exception... They don't shed nearly as much.

At our age we were looking for a mature pup which is why we have Wyatt. It would pain me greatly and my wife as well, if Wyatt outlived us because what would become of him when we are no longer around.

He don't need to be discarded again. I want him to live out his life in comfort and security and get all the dog treats he requires.

Laying next to me right now.

 

[scootr]

My heeler developed glaucoma, bad breeding. We did eye drops up to 5 times a day until the pain was so bad they took his sight. No more pain. Sad but it is what it is and he has tried to adapt. With that said me working at home has been a god send for him. He mostly sticks close to me. We have always slept and ate together. Heck, sometimes we pee together lol. He is 10 or 11 and lost sight 2 years ago. I'm teaching verbal commands like go left, go right, look out.
Lucky for him I'll always be here for him, god willing I can be his eyes till the end.

 

[jyoutz]

Name her Dee-O-Gee (Dog).

 

[DGZRT]

My vote is a Golden doodle. Best family dog we have had . Easy to train . Very smart . Good with kids . Obeys very well and loves every one . Doesn’t shed .

 

[4570Man]

My vote is a Golden doodle. Best family dog we have had . Easy to train . Very smart . Good with kids . Obeys very well and loves every one . Doesn’t shed .

My doodle is a big baby that loves everyone but the no shedding gene skipped him. He leaves balls of hair everywhere.

 

[WinterDeere]

Name her Dee-O-Gee (Dog).

I had a good friend growing up named Dave, who had a cat named "DC". One day we're hanging out at his house, as we'd done for many years, and I finally thought to ask him what "DC" stood for.

"Dave's Cat"

Brilliant name, stupid of me to never connect the dots.

 

[jyoutz]

I had a good friend growing up named Dave, who had a cat named "DC". One day we're hanging out at his house, as we'd done for many years, and I finally thought to ask him what "DC" stood for.

"Dave's Cat"

Brilliant name, stupid of me to never connect the dots.

My tongue in cheek suggestion is an actual name that an acquaintance named his dog. When he first told me the name, it took a little while for me to catch on to the joke.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I hear ya... My favorited dog advice is exactly that, a good dog is a tired dog... but it sure helps when they have a companion. That's a beautiful and very capable dog (Rhodesian Ridgeback) ... On that note I am a pretty competent dog trainer but I know my limits as far as training skills, time availability for training, exercising and life style, some breed I simply wouldn't get because of it, I wish more people would have the same logic, it would result in less dog being put down or end up in animal shelter.

Brought my Lab bird hunting last week, I later check and she ran for 16km (9.9miles) (she had breaks throughout the day). I was going slow on a quad (walking speed) and she was so exited trying to pick up scent that I couldn't tell when she was actually pick up tracks for most of the journey. I though she would be out for at least two days after that but no she was lazy for the bigger part of the next day and that was it. I tried to get her on the quad (usually has no problem with it) since I knew she has been running for a while but no chance.

My first dog as a kid was a border collie/Aussie cross, on 45 acres. I roamed that land for hours, but the dog would spend hours exercising himself. It's where I learned to appreciate smart dogs. He taught me how to train dogs, which is easier than most people realize.

 

[Gem99ultra]

We've evolved to now adopting only dogs from the local humane society. After 60 years of buying and adoping registered and/or pure bred dogs I've found mixed breeds usually have fewer health problems. I have had some wonderful pure bred 'friends' though including Boxers, Doberman's, Stafford Terriers, Manchester Terriers, and Rat Terriers. I loved 'em all, but facts are facts - mixed breeds seem to be hardier.

Our current dog is a mix of Chihuahua and Dachshund. Smart as could be, even picked up hand signals instantly. But she very rarely barks. I think she picked up that feature from our only adopted cat, which doesn't meow - not at all. Zero sound; reason unknown.

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