becks Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 The joy of my breed, it comes in 3 sizes, so I will just have to make sure my Giant of the time ages with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Always Greyhounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 That's the beauty of retrieving trials - the handler stands still whilst the dog does all the work! So I can see myself with working Springers for a long time to come. There are some inspirational people running fast agility dogs who aren't so mobile so no excuses there either! Will just have to teach my dogs loose lead walking a little more consistently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 whippets or down size to Iggies, as long as I'm still active enough to get out and walk them. If not, probably a cat, maybe an old fashioned siamese or a moggy, or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I will never be without a Maremma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobite Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Always a Deerhound!! May have to pay someone to walk them, but they are sooo laid back and easy to live with and a good size if you need something to lean on. Afterall they've spent years leaning on me, one day I'll get my turn. Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I don't plan on having a dog in my retirement. My retirement will hopefully be filled with lots of travel and this is difficult when you own pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 At the moment I am thinking Schipperke :D but need to research a couple of others that also look good for when I can no longer handle a Kelpie (luckily that is a long way off yet!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polgara's Shadow Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Cute thread! My retirement dog is definitly a French Bulldog, though I can't ever imagine living without a stafford (or two). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjosa Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I have hit retirement and the two breeds I have are absolutely ideal for people who want easy going low maintanence dogs. For the past 30 years I have bred, shown and owned the French Bulldog, wonderful little characters, just happy to be with you, if you want to go for a walk that is OK by them if not still OK, the other breed I have, just one, is the Italian Greyhound, they are like the Greyhound couch potatoes but as you all know a lot smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 A few greyhounds :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickasyoucan Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 CKCS, French Bulldog, smaller terrier maybe norfolk, norwich or westie. Also like the idea of giving a home to a 'verandah dog' an aged working breed that needs somewhere to spend the remainder of their days, I love kelpies but a young one would not fit my lifestyle even now, but maybe a really old one ... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvale Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Already Have Little Old Retired Lady Dogs - Chihuahua's But when I retire from work I would LOVE a Lagotto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCPuppy Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I am retiring before Christmas, so already have mine! She is one of those couch potato BCs, when I brought her back from our walk this morning she went right back to bed :rolleyes: I would love to have another dog, something medium sized, thinking of fostering or rescue dont tell OH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdogs Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 At the moment I am thinking Schipperke :D but need to research a couple of others that also look good for when I can no longer handle a Kelpie (luckily that is a long way off yet!) They were going to be mine, too. Now it happens that I have just acquired a puppy. What awesome little dogs they are. However, I've changed my mind about having them as a retirement breed, this one, at 5 months is about twice as active as my very active Kelpie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie P Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Japanese spitz. Cant see me changing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 a lowchen or a cocker spaniel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faolmor Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 a lowchen or a cocker spaniel. Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaheel02 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 First I have to live that long........I seem to be wearing out my body rather quickly. I am drawn to high drive ACD's and ASTCD's and will always love them. However, after one trip to the pound saw me leaving with a particularly adorable Aussie Terrier I fell in love. I'd love to own a blue and tan of my own one day. I could have kept 'Kenny' in a heartbeat but a fantastic home came up for him, so I let him go. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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