My dream dog!

I agree with previous posters in that there are bound to be many rescues in shelters or through local rescue groups!

Please don't purchase a dog from Petland !!(some do only fostering for shelter groups but you can tell the difference right away...they are mostly mixes.. most get their purebred's or Designer mutts from BYB's or puppy mills)


I do love the look of Weimaraners too and as long as you have the energy!

I didn't mean to go in my little speech there about it I tend to do that to everyone though. But I guess thats cause I want everyone the dog the owner and the resident cats to be happy. If you want a sporting dog I can send you a link to all kinds of different breeds. Has dog breeds from a to z

Originally Posted by Tavia'smom

I didn't mean to go in my little speech there about it I tend to do that to everyone though. But I guess thats cause I want everyone the dog the owner and the resident cats to be happy. If you want a sporting dog I can send you a link to all kinds of different breeds. Has dog breeds from a to z

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I am not actually that picky. I love the weims but Lee is partial to Dobermans (he had one growing up and insists they are the best dogs in the world!) But I had a golden retreiver growing up and wouldn't mind having one now except for the long fur and lots of shedding.

One of my friends has dobermans and he said they are great dogs and the only thing was to get one from a really good breeder due to health and temperment testing. And to make certain that I got one young enough to be raised with my cat and my rat terrier. Cause I have thought about getting one. But I don't know yet if I do want one. I have always had herding dogs and rat terriers, which are my favorite. And I had a blue heeler/ australian sheperd growing up and he was awesome. But now I keep my sister's boxer for her and I am in love. She would be great if she wasn't scared of her own shadow. But she is just this big bag of love and kisses. And she has a stub tail and when she wags it her whole body shakes. So I am set on my boxers and rat terriers. But boxers need to be inside they can't handle extremes in heat and cold.

Originally Posted by Tavia'smom

But boxers need to be inside they can't handle extremes in heat and cold.

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So do dobermans and any other short coated dog (I don't think any dog should be penned outside at all though unless they are in a pack and worked daily)....Dobes are my true love dog.. Yes, I agree, a good breeder (for any breed) is the best (and ONLY IMO) route to go other than rescue... There are huge differences between BYB dogs and dogs bred by reputable breeders.

Also, dobes tend to be "one person" dogs. They bond only really well with one person (one master/mistress). THey will accept other members of the family but will always gravitate towards their one person. They will act quite aloof with strangers and some family members...So, they aren't a "family" dog in that sense.

I would imagine Weims would be more family oriented and happy go lucky seeing as they are pack hunting dogs..

Maybe since you like Goldens but you don't like all the shedding look into a lab or maybe rescue a golden or a cross at the shelter. Goldens are popular dogs so they tend to show up in the shelter alot because people don't think about them needing exercise. But whatever dog you get I know he or she will be ever so lucky because you are a great furmom

I like the fuzz-ball dogs My Lhasa is just perfect for me and my lifestyle, he's perfectly happy to sit next to me on the couch for an evening of TV. Not too big, not too small, plus he gets along pretty good with the cats Lhasas are definitely not the right breed for everyone, they're usually not good with kids, but since I have no kids i would get another Lhasa in a heartbeat

Originally Posted by Phenomsmom

That is what I told Lee because the guy was trying really hard to sell us the dog. I told him to come with me to look at the fish and said they are BYB dogs and I couldn't support that. He said he knew since i told him before but he wanted to show me the dog anyways.

I think it would be a great dog for me to take on bike rides since it would have the energy to keep up!

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You could probably even find a purebred housebroken adult from a shelter on Petfinder. You'd be saving a life AND the pricetag would be a lot smaller.

I have also thought about Chocolate labs. I haven't decided what I will get but I know I want a purebreed puppy. But I guess I really don't get to do the choosing they do don't they! i would be happy with whatever dog chose me!

Not all Weimerrunners are bad with kitties! It depends on the individual dog's personality and the amount of time you invest training the dog. If you are completly smitten over that breed- I sincerly encourage you to check out your local purebreed rescue- there are tons of them all over the nation! Even some specific to that breed. Please consider giving one of those wondeful dogs in rescue a wonderful new home instead of purchasing one from a breeder You definitly sound like you could give one a wonderful home

Originally Posted by Phenomsmom

I have also thought about Chocolate labs. I haven't decided what I will get but I know I want a purebreed puppy. But I guess I really don't get to do the choosing they do don't they!

i would be happy with whatever dog chose me!

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Oooh the chocolate labs with the green eyes are beyond beautiful

Look at this sweet girl! They say she is good with cats too!!
http://www.weimrescue.com/display.asp?ID=352

Are you going to contact them. Considering all that she is getting done $300 sounds reasonable and maybe they can arrange for a meetup with her and maybe for her to meet the cats.

It says she is good with cats as her fosterhome has cats! I have to talk to Lee about it first! I didn't intend to find a dog I wanted today! Just to find out more about the breed. But I would love to rescue this sweet girl! Cross your fingers that lee and me have a good talk about that!

Ohhhh she is beautiful!!! I'm sooo glad you decided to look into rescues I hope she gets to go home with you

You guys I am as giddy as a school girl!! I hope Lee says we can put in an application for her! I think she would be a perfect addition to our home as long as she is good with cats!

I would still ask for a visit with her with the girls because some dogs are good with cats in the home but they don't always like strange cats. I had a dog like that. And this way you know if your girls are going to respond well to her too. But I really hope you get to get her.

Of course I will still have a meeting. I know Phenom isn't going to take it well. She is a snobby girl. She was mad at me for weeks when we took Phantom in. I doubt Phantom will care. She tries to attack Bandit through the front door!

Hopefully she isn't adopted by the time I get my application in and moeny together!

How exciting!!
Tasha looks like a sweetheart. I love the last pic of her geting "beat up" by the little dog.

she's gorgeous! thanks so much for looking into rescueing rather than buying from a breeder. I hope you are able to adopt her and maybe her foster mom could hold her for you until you get your application in and your money together.