zizzi Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Just throwing it out there. We have had Libby the greyhound here fostering for a few weeks now and she is amazingly gorgeous with the other dogs. Also have Bichon frise rigby who is currently 2yrs old and the big fella English mastiff x great Dane will be 2 in may. Husbands company is going really well and we just bought our second house. Ziz is having alot of fun having Libby around to play with outside but Libby just isnt all that impressed with people and Prefers the pergola on her own than talking to me and the kids. She isn't nasty just not phased prefers being a loner. Little rigby is the boss of the house and spends alot more time inside than out where ziz is always exploring outside and only inside at night. Speaking to hubby about a possible puppy towards December this year when I am on holidays again. We just cant pick a breed I know what I want and don't want but just don't know enough about each breed to decide so here goes!! Must be: Big Gentle Short coat Playful Loyal About an hour exercise daily Friendly with other dogs and enjoy their company Able to tolerate small fluffy dogs. Good with kids Love people Must not be Working or herding breeds (border collie kelpie cattle dog etc) Long thick coat requiring alot of grooming What we have to offer for puppy. Huge fenced yard. Walks to lake and leash free park every afternoon excellent vet references and groomer references. 2 children to dote on her non stop Millions of toys to play with A family environment (our dogs go everywhere with us) if they can't come one of us stays home with them. Visits to school to run and socialize with children. Dog will sleep inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zizzi Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Oh and acreage to run on when we are able to supervise. Ziz also likes swimming in the creek so something that enjoyed water would be great to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zizzi Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 And mobile dog wash people come fortnightly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 A Lab sounds about perfect for your situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Why not a more outgoing greyhound? The one you are fostering sounds like she would be better for a quiet home or one where people work long hours. Most greyhounds love people company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zizzi Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 This might sound stupid but can u buy greyhound puppies as a pet? Libby won't even come inside she retreats to the kennel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 This might sound stupid but can u buy greyhound puppies as a pet? Libby won't even come inside she retreats to the kennel Adults make much better pets. Libby is not really typical of a greyhound, they are usually a lot more social than that. But the good thing about the foster system, is that the dog's temperament can be observed, and they can be matched with the right home. So while Libby will be perfect for a single person that works full-time, there is probably some single, working person out there fostering a greyhound that would really suit being in a home like yours. Talk to the group your are fostering for, your next foster greyhound could be the perfect one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 The greyhounds next door are big, loving creatures who enjoy lying on a couch & watching TV. And coming to the fence for lots of pats & cuddles. They're champion racers with a doting owner! Our tibetan spaniels, who'd be about the size of Rigby, are their best friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ark Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 China is a very affectionate, cuddly greyhound (not a foster failure, not a foster failure.....) as is my Colour. Both will approach us regularly (sometimes constantly) for cuddles - that is, when they can be bothered getting off the lounge. They both also love toys and running about too. Example of China with children: If greyhounds aren't really what your looking for, what about a Hungarian Vizsla? The ones I've met are lovely, calm dogs and they suit all your other requirements. (Disclaimer: I don't know a whole lot about their general energy levels, just the ones I've met). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) What about an Italian Spinone? ETA I've never met a calm Vizsla! But then again, I only see them when they're running off their excess energy. Their owners assure me they are not that bad at home. Edited January 11, 2011 by corvus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Vizslas are better as they get older, but they're pretty active as puppies (or at least ours were). Very trainable though. Ours loved nothing more than chasing a ball (we knew the bitch was sick when she wouldn't chase a ball the day she was PTS), but were most definitely family dogs who loved nothing more than being with their families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zizzi Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Id like a puppy not an adult.. I have the 6 week break over Xmas so would like to bring a puppy home. I just can't decide what would be perfect I'm so fussy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Whippet!!! Be warned though, they're like Tim Tams - very hard to stop at one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zizzi Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Will the whippet be safe to play with the big boy though? I actually like standard poodles lol. A neighbour has two and they r gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Will the whippet be safe to play with the big boy though? I actually like standard poodles lol. A neighbour has two and they r gorgeous! Unless your boy is into full body contact play, a Whippet would be fine. They are a hell of a lot tougher than they look. What ever you pick, if you can get to a dog show for some breed tyre kicking its probably a good idea. You could have a standard poodle in a simple clip if you wanted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) I was thinking Viz too. Ours is actually really laid back... He has about two 'stupid' periods a day.. when we get up, and when OH comes home from work... Other than that he'll sleep on the couch but if we want to go out and be really active, then he's there ready to go! They MUST be part of the family, there's really no negotiation there... that's just how they are. I went to go out on the weekend, and I got followed to the door, and he sat there wagging his tail ready to come with me :D Our boy does have a tendancy to be 'bouncy' when excited though... all four feet leave the ground on a regular basis... Corvus, they probably aren't that bad at home... Ours is more hyper in public ;) When people see him at home they can't believe how chilled he is... his 15 yo sister has never been ms energetic, she'd prefer to sleep and cuddle than do anything else.. always has been like that. Although I probably shouldn't tell you we've nicknamed him our Mexican Jumping Bean on Speed cos when he wants to go bonkers he will. FHRP, I just get Bundy sitting at the door whining Edited January 11, 2011 by Bundy's Mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Vizslas are better as they get older. Nobody told nearly 13 year old Flynn that!!! He is still the most demanding dog I have!! If he thinks he needs an outing he runs up and down the hall barking :D Like corvus, one of the firt breeds that came to mind was Italian Spinone. They are not smooth coated but their wire coat doesn't require a lot of grooming. You'd have to be prepared for a wait for a pup though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zizzi Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 My boy is pretty relaxed. I like the red poodles my neighbour has black/blue? Not sure of the real name! It would be interesting watching my boy play zoomies with a whippet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zizzi Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Can someone link me to more information on the Italian spinone? I'd wait if it was the right match! I just can't seem to bring up alot about them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Border collies all the way here. They say they are like chips, you cannot stop at one. In all honesty, find a dog that matches your dog's personality and traits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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