November 7th, 2009
Donna asked: We would like to find a toy-size dog (around 9-15 pounds) for our family of seven. We have children from ages 2 1/2 to 14. The youngest children are 2 1/2 and then 6 and I haven’t seen them be rough with any animals. The six year old falls in love with every animal she sees. Family members are home most of the time so the dog would not typically be left alone except for weekend errands.
Here is what we are looking for:
**Toy size or very close to it.**
**Doesn’t shed or minimal shedding but is not hairless.**
**Hypoallergenic.**
**No doggy odor.**
**Good with children.**
**Doesn’t require frequent professional grooming (prefer less often every 6 weeks).**
**Easy to housebreak and train.**
Yes, that’s a tall order but I’m hoping there is a ‘perfect’ pet for us. I have done a lot of looking online and seem to only find conflicting information. I would be very thankful for any ‘wise’ recommendations you care to share.
Thanks,
Donna
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October 17th, 2009
~MLT~ asked: I just found out my little sister’s dog is pregnate, and I’m the one who’s going to have to take care of it. She is due any day now, and is expecting a not-so-easy delivery because either the litter is huge, or the puppies are huge. We’re really not sure. My parents aren’t going to take her to the vet unless she is in labor and having problems. I’ve already cleaned her bowls, dog house, and toys and removed the other dog from her pen. Other than watching her very carefully, is there anything else I should do?
They’ve said “She’s not coming in the house.”
We were expecting her to deliver today since she is now almost a week overdue. Her milk has only come in the back but not in the front. She’s still eating. I don’t get it. What’s taking so long?
She had them today. There are at least seven (it’s hard to count when she’s in front of half of them). She’s fine and they’re fine.
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Tags: Bowls, Dog House, Dog Pen, Little Sister, Vet
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July 29th, 2009
Pet lover asked: I need to know every thing about them the ups and downs and all that stuff cause i wanna come to my dad with alot of info not like when i asked to get a hamster i finally convinced him. So here are some stuff i really need to know about them.
1. they need to be good with kids i have a 3 yr old brother and a 5 and 4 yr old cousins.
2.i would like them to be nice and take up with their owner easy and know who their owner is.
3.easy to get pad trained
5.want them to be a toy dog
6.needs to be good with other dog like a shih-tzu
7.How much do they cost(dont yell at me saying i dont need a dog if I care about price i know about the vet and stuff so yeah.)
8.How much does it cost for a check up/getting fixed
9.need to not stink even if i bath them every 2 weeks
Ok first off i will keep the dog away from the kids if i have too!!!!!
I can pad train my dog if i wanna its much better cause it can go without holding it and i dont have to get up at night
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Tags: Cousins, Toy Dog, Ups And Downs, Vet, Yell
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July 2nd, 2009
missemilyannx3 asked: I do not like toy poodles or anything but I want a small loving dog who’s easy to train and fun to take care of. I want it to stay small and never get over 10-13 pounds. [around there but no more than 15] It’d also be better if it didnt have long hair but short-medium hair is good. A breed who also has a nature of staying home for about 8 hours each day would be perferred too. Well a dog who can handle it. I am not intrested in show dogs or hunting dogs I just want a dog who I can love and spoil to death. … suggestions? [please actually answer my question.. dont say 'dont know' only to get more points]
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Tags: Medium Hair, Obedience, Reputation, Show Dogs, Train
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June 3rd, 2009
ayinis_flower17 asked: well I always read that one should choose a dog based on personality and not by looks. I really want a toy dog because I feel it would be easier to taker care of him or her. I still live at home with my parents (im 16) and preferably I want a small house dog just because I want him or her to be inside and because of everyone schedule at home. anyway, we went to a pet store and I fell in love with poodle/pomeranian mix. she was sweet and outgoing and that’s what i want in a dog. unfortunately we went in to look and not buy so I couldn’t take her home with me.
but when it is time to buy i want to be fully prepared in what i am getting myself into. i want to know some of you guys experiences. my questions are what are some toy dog breeds out there and what are there personalities are like? do you have any tips on taking of them ( health problems, grooming, exercising, types of food they prefer, etc. ). sorry for writing so much.
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April 12th, 2009
Ray H asked: Out of the Italian Greyhound and the Toy Fox Terrier, which is easier to take care of?
@Jessie: Just care in general.
Oh yeah, and another question. Would these make good pets together or would they fight?
@Kayla: Well, my life basically revolves around my job and pets, so I have plenty of time for it.
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February 19th, 2009
Maybe Charlie will be helpped by this ebook I found.
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February 19th, 2009
Poor Charlie. Full name is suppose to be Charlie Brown. We usually call him Charlie Bucket if reprimanding him. Our family is more of a mind to think of Charlie and the Choclate Factory than Peanuts.
Well, Charlie just had another of his fits. They are getting pretty bad and we expect he will not live much longer. On the other hand, we have thought this for years now. They are getting worse and more frequent it seems. He came from the Humane Society and his background is unclear. However, we did some detective work and found a lady in Idaho that was in jail for fradulent selling of a supposedly rare pure breed dog! Charlie? We suspect that somebody traveling in Washington either dumpped him or more likely he jumpped out and was lost. We estimated his age at around 5 years then… and, it has been some years… maybe 7 now? IDK.
When he has these fits, or seizures, the back legs are inoperatable and he flops and flailes about trying to get up. His eyes gloss over and he drools excessively. You can feel the fear.
The only thing we have found to do for him is to maybe place a blanket over him. Hold him and assure him that he is okay and should be calm. We have determined that getting excited can set off the fits and certainly can escalate how bad and how long they are.
If you are in a similar postion with your pet, try to remain calm yourself (the dog will sense your excitement too). And, just try to “be there” for him. Try to sooth, calm, and protect from harm… till it passes. That is about the best you can do at the time. Not sure about ongoing drug treatments presribed by a Vet. But, I know we have put significant money into Charlie (he had awful ear infections for a long time) and not considered drugs much of an option.
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December 2nd, 2008
Skittles asked: the dog we babysit is getting pretty old and has gunk all around her eyes and her fur is thinning and she is getting wicked skinney si there anything we can do for her esspetially to get the gunk out of her eyes it hardens quickly and i can cut it cause its so close 2 her eye
taking her to the vet is not an option she isnt our dog
oh and she smells really bad because she always likes herself any suggestions for that(i given her baths)
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November 27th, 2008
mad hatter asked: I have an 7 year old male toy poodle at home and I am planning another toy poodle bu this one is female and just 6 months old. My dog is quite the jealous type and is not used to having strangers in the house. He gets very stressed and agitated among stranger and he acts like he’s gonna get a nervous breakdown when he sees other dogs. I am quite worried about my old dog, how can I introduce the new to him that would minimize the stress of change? Should I also expects my old dog to share his bed with new dog, there is enough space and should the new dog have her own water bowl and litter box? This is the first time for me to own a female dog, do female dogs have other needs? and when will she be ready for mating?
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