Kezzi

I can't thank you enough for all of your wonderful help, advice, and questions for us (dad and myself) to ponder on!! Cheers, Kez

Hi Jed, Thankyou for the info about the Cav King Charles. One of my friends has one of these dogs, and I had thought about them. Is there any temperament differences between the Cav, Tibetan Spaniel and the Cocker Spaniel for example? If we went down this avenue, what would you recommend may be the best path to take? Cheers, Kez

Thankyou ALL very much for your great help. Certainly some things to think about and avenues to persue. I will keep you all informed and I WILL keep asking questions too :)

Thankyou for your reply. You have given me some more things to think about. He was interested in having a dog, though was concerned what he would do if we went on a holiday (I said my partner and I would look after his potential dog). Growing up on a farm when we were younger we had a few kelpies. Mum and dad ended up having a dog that was previously my sisters. Ben was about 12yrs old when he had to be put down (due to health). He was put down early last year. Ben was a jack russell x dachshund I think. I'm really open to other suggestions though, of 'if he got a dog, where would be the best place to find one?'. Regarding the idea of re-homed pets/pet shelters, I wasn't sure how involved their behavioural assessments would be, and also not knowing the background of an animal certainly would make it harder I guess? Cheers, Kez I relation to why choosing an ex breeder...well a friend of mine suggested contacting a Breeder, to see if they may have a nice dog that needed another home? I would think dad wouldn't want to spend much time training a dog, though this may change now due to my mums death? I definately know he wouldn't want a bounding bog that kept jumping up.

Good Morning everyone, I am new to this forum. My main enquiry at this time is that I am looking for an ex breeder (prefer female), to have as a companion dog for my dad who lost his 61yr old wife (my mum!)a few weeks ago. I'm not sure of which particular dog breed that would be the most suitable, but my dad loves being outdoors, he loves his vege garden, and the beach. The dog would be an inside/outside doggy. There are a few teenage grand kids too, so I guess a dog that will mix well. Dad has a chook pen too, so possibly a dog that isn't going to try and stir the chooks up, haha. I would be greatful for any advice, tips, breeds etc... We live in the Southwest of WA, so I would prefer a dog from the Perth areas if possible. Cheers, Kez