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Date: July 31st, 2012 7:00 PM Author: nubile voyeur base On the back end of dental school and the gf is moving up in about 12 months when senior year starts. I should have substantially more free time by then, and she should be using some of her grace period not to work, so a puppy is within reason. Any advise on which breeds would be best as a starter dog? What age? Already house broken? Thanks in advance. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21226123) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:06 PM Author: domesticated field patrolman I've had purebread dogs growing up and have had multiple rescues as an adult. I can confidently say you're way too focused on breed. Your best bet is to go to a large, reputable rescue organization. If you're in a big city, just try to find out what the largest one is. Be completely up front with them about your lifestyle (how much room you have, how much you can legitimately devote to walking it, whether you'll have small kids in the future) and let them match you with the appropriate dog. A good rescue org will have tested the dogs temperament and be able to tell you whether the dog will be a good match. If you're getting an adult dog, which it sounds like you should, the actual dog is much more important than the breed, which isn't going to tell you everything you need to know. You could end up with a lab that is hyperactive and horrible with kids, while a pitbull mix might be calm and great with kids. Good luck dude. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235323) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 8:18 PM Author: nubile voyeur base this is great. We'll be in a medium sized city and Ive been researching some shelters/rescues. I've had quite a few friends steer me in this direction as well. Thanks dude. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235833) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 10:22 PM Author: domesticated field patrolman No worries man. Good luck. You're doing a good thing getting a rescue, too. A bigger rescue org is a safe bet because the last thing they want is to take the dog in, work with it, and then send it to a home, only to have it come back to them because it wasnt a good fit, and then have to send the dog to yet another new home.
One word of caution is that some apartments might not take certain breeds, so just be sure to look into that if you're getting a pit bull, rotweiller or breed that some large apartments will term "dangerous." Usually, its not a big deal because most rescues are "mixes" so they don't fall into one of those categories cleanly, anyway. |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:09 PM Author: lemon out-of-control skinny woman electric furnace How about work on creating a nice relationship between you two? Why do you need a dog? LOL whites. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235342) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 8:18 PM Author: nubile voyeur base been together 5 + years. Already lived together before d-school. We've been talking about a dog for years. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235839) |
Date: July 31st, 2012 7:02 PM Author: Comical Keepsake Machete Sneaky Criminal a pitbull. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21226126) |
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Date: July 31st, 2012 7:03 PM Author: nubile voyeur base Ive heard theyre incredibly affectionate, but this just seems wrong. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21226133) |
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Date: July 31st, 2012 7:06 PM Author: Big Naked Main People Station pitbulls are pretty cr for this actually. you can get a sense of whether you enjoy having a dog. if you are willing to put in the training time, it can be an ok animal, but if it becomes too much to bear you can bring it to a shelter and no one really cares |
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Date: July 31st, 2012 7:14 PM Author: Ivory bonkers nibblets cr get it; shoot it. then get something, anything else. |
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Date: July 31st, 2012 7:14 PM Author: vibrant space death wish (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21226192) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 4:05 PM Author: Arousing set (PETA) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233936) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:50 PM Author: Ivory bonkers nibblets (sick bastard who has peta on his ass for dogfucking) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235642) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:06 PM Author: lemon out-of-control skinny woman electric furnace (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235325) |
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Date: July 31st, 2012 7:57 PM Author: internet-worthy genital piercing pitbull is too broad - be specific. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21226468) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 3:57 PM Author: Arousing set I presume he means either American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233877) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 3:59 PM Author: Arousing set This is right. I've seen quite a few people take them as first time dogs and do quite well. They're pretty resilient and forgiving. They tend to be very energetic though (though not as bad as jrts, beagles, etc.). But around where I live they are probably the most common non-toy dog. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233889) |
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Date: July 31st, 2012 7:12 PM Author: translucent sound barrier westie (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21226182) |
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Date: July 31st, 2012 7:15 PM Author: Abusive honey-headed sanctuary giraffe A big white dog that is hardy enough to take a good fucking from your TPD and get hit by a car (TMF) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21226194) |
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Date: July 31st, 2012 7:21 PM Author: Massive Odious Library Circlehead Jack Russell (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21226216) |
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Date: July 31st, 2012 8:00 PM Author: Bespoke Private Investor Knife (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21226489) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 4:25 PM Author: Arousing set LOL, worst idea ever. Seriously, do NOT do this OP. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21234055) |
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Date: July 31st, 2012 9:59 PM Author: Glittery Crackhouse Lettuce either a pug or puggle (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21227572) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 3:56 PM Author: nubile voyeur base yup, ive narrowed down my options to pug and boston terrier. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233866) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 4:00 PM Author: Disgusting Dead Stage Boltzmann Pugs have tighter pussies but their tongues aren't as soft. (TMF) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 3:57 PM Author: vibrant space death wish why? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233873) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 3:58 PM Author: nubile voyeur base they are small, lovable, easy trainable, don't shed much, and get along with absolutely everything and everyone, especially kids. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233888) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 4:01 PM Author: Arousing set Pugs are not easily trainable. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233907) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 4:00 PM Author: Wild personal credit line i know nothing about dogs but I think labradoodles are the cutest things in the world. So I vote for them. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233896) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 4:00 PM Author: Purple indirect expression (CHUNG+) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233900) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:21 PM Author: razzle-dazzle point tattoo (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235410) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 4:01 PM Author: Arousing set Breed - depends on what you're looking for.
Age - puppies are tough. Find a good rescue with an adult dog. |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 4:01 PM Author: appetizing mexican Afghan Hound (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233906) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 8:21 PM Author: nubile voyeur base these look awful (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235859) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 4:01 PM Author: Tan crawly rigor tank Can't go wrong with golden or labrador retriever (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21233912) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 4:26 PM Author: Arousing set You can. Some I've met are massively energetic. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21234060) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:08 PM Author: laughsome pisswyrm casino TMF's certainly treating his dog like one! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235334) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:50 PM Author: Arousing set wtf no (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235652) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:57 PM Author: Ivory bonkers nibblets titcr (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235690) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:09 PM Author: chartreuse incel Mini schnauzer Cavalier king Charles spaniel Cocker spaniel Pug |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:20 PM Author: Arousing set LOL @ these twink dogs. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235405) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:22 PM Author: chartreuse incel How's your jeep liberty Don't you dare talk shit about pugdoods |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:24 PM Author: Arousing set lol @ pugs. I don't even think I need to elaborate. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235435) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:41 PM Author: chartreuse incel (joyless faggot) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235562) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:46 PM Author: Arousing set I take great joy in my large white guard dog. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235609) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 8:21 PM Author: nubile voyeur base pug's are pretty awesome. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235865) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:42 PM Author: grizzly spot Rescue a dog, you big wuss. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235577) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:45 PM Author: Arousing set This too. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235604) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 7:46 PM Author: Stirring school cafeteria roast beef Rat Terrier (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235614) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 8:11 PM Author: Lilac Tanning Salon Prole I recently got a shiba inu for my first dog. My dog is a huge pain in the ass and a massive sociopath, but he's totally worth it. The downsides: -If I don't keep him crated whenever he's not in my direct line of sight, he destroys something. Like, he chews holes in the walls. -He's a bigger attention whore than me. He'll wake up in the middle of the night barking an wailing until I pay attention to him. He doesn't need to eat or go out - he just wants someone to look at him. -We've finally mastered "sit" and "stay," but he's very hard to train. I'll teach him to do something, but then he'll refuse to do it unless there's a treat in it for him. The good: -Looks like a fox. Gets lots of attention. -Doesn't shed, doesn't piss or poop in my apartment, doesn't bark, is calm around other dogs. -Approaches attractive women at random and is sociable with them. More effective than any wingman I've yet encountered. Has paid for himself already. |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 8:24 PM Author: nubile voyeur base shiba inu's look perfectly regal. One of these days... one of these days. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21235888) |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 9:08 PM Author: chartreuse incel Shiba inus are the best-looking dog breed, imo. I'd love to get one but they are a bitch to train. You should enroll him in obedience classes. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21236264) |
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Date: August 2nd, 2012 10:13 PM Author: chartreuse incel (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21245506) |
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Date: August 2nd, 2012 11:37 AM Author: flesh dog poop queen of the night Your dog sounds alpha as fuck. Me and my gf have two wire hair jacks and if you leave them alone they fucking terrorize shit.
However they are insanely loyal, have a shit ton of personality, and are absolutely nightmares to try and train. I think humans are more trained then these types of dogs are. |
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Date: August 1st, 2012 10:31 PM Author: azure hell pit
btw I foster dogs...do not go out and buy a dog. just google dog adoption in ur area man and get a rescue dog. most of them are well behaved and awesome.
that being said, i love my pit |
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Date: August 2nd, 2012 9:56 AM Author: silver hairy legs Lab. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21239590) |
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Date: August 2nd, 2012 9:57 AM Author: bateful state psychic adopted lab (if you're high energy) or golden (if you aren't), not a puppy (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21239595) |
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Date: August 2nd, 2012 10:13 AM Author: Scarlet diverse associate dysfunction Rescuing an adult lab or golden (4+yo) are both solid choices. You get a dog that's already through the horrible puppy stage, which is when they're the most difficult to handle. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21239722) |
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Date: August 2nd, 2012 9:58 AM Author: sienna yarmulke whatever you do make sure you get a pure bred puppy from a breeder. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21239600) |
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Date: August 2nd, 2012 11:48 AM Author: Arousing set You need to go back to flame school. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2010588&forum_id=2#21240390) |