General Chat

My Daisy was a cross between my friends mongrel and the Labrador down the road, and you couldn't have wished for a better dog - she was so good and patient with kids, everything. We were so sad when she had mammary cancer and despite an op, died a few days later. Wouldn't have put her through the op if I had known she would not be with us for long. She was 12 when we lost her. Would love another lab preferably a chocolate one but don't think I will ever get another one like Daisy. Bless her.

Heather - know the feeling! Bobbin has a halti, have tried a harness and even a choke chain - absolute nightmare to walk with any! AND cant be trusted off lead either unless enclosed - and even then she'll find a way, either under or over something! Totally zaps you! stil love her though jess x

It is wonderful having a dog, but as they say - its for life - so you must be happy and the dog must be happy. I have to say there is a springer just down the road - he is a lovely dog but so hyper that the lady who owns him says she refuses to take him out - the husband has to - because she just cant control him. Says her arms are nearly pulled out of the sockets - and yes, he goes to training classes 2 times a week and wears a halti, so they really are trying. Although it may seem funny for an outsider to see a boisterous mad dog when you are out, imagine how that would be day after day at home.

LOL Sue!!, They are born entertainers,and not ugly!! Their faces are full of character. Doesn't matter if you're sat on the sofa when the Bully run starts!

I absolutely love Border Collies and wouldnt hesitate in having another one, but I also adore Alsations, Labradors, Retrievers and Rottweillers amongst many others, ( I am a doggy person as you can tell ) At the moment I have a Rottweiler cross Alsation and he is the most loving faithful dog besides my Border Collies that I have ever had. Marie: )

Border Collie without doubt! I have just lost one :-( so only have one now. If my husband is reading this ...... I don't mind which breed it is , yes I promise to do my share of the walking just get me a puppy!!

Like Jane I also have 2 English Bull Terriers. Before you get these dogs make sure your house is bomb proof, get rid of the cat and get used to the Bully Run (manic charging all over the house!!) Make sure YOU get trained and quickly realise that the whole world exists for these dogs and everything you have belongs to them. On the other hand they are so funny and smiley and really good with other people and children and are aboslutely beautiful and loyal and faithful. Sue xx

Jess I agree with what you are saying about Spaniels. I think they are by nature quite highly strung. I grew up with a wonderful Welsh Springer and she was the exception to this rule, then I got a black Cocker Spaniel who had Rage Syndrome and had to be put to sleep age 4. Broke my heart. Not to be deterred, I got a Spaniel cross breed who has turned out to be every bit as highly strung but without the raging part as the Cocker and to be honest, much as I love him, he's 8 now, and I would not consider any Spaniel again. I think they're a lovely breed but they are such hard work. I'm sticking with Border Collies and Miniature Poodles now.

Unless you have lots of time, and oodles of patience DONT have a springer spaniel.I am convinced she is brain damaged! totally loyal , BUT would have the postmans fingers off! also stress incontinent - and it doesnt take a lot of stress either! We love her to bits, and guess there is something wrong with her , because she is just so odd - my last one was a dream. Bobbin is 4 now, and doesnt get a lot better whtever we do- she is just her! jess

My most faithful and loyal dog was a mongrel part collie and ? theother was a miniture black poodle that followed my wife everywhere and very intelligent xxxxxxHoward

i have a lovely little miniture cairn terrier called jess shes fully grown and stands 8 & half inces high shes gorg i have to say that cairn s are the best but of course i would say that as she she sat looking at me now with her little adorable eyes lol

We had a lovely King Charles Cavilier,,,,,He was a good dog with the children when they were in the pram,would stand between people and the pram.....long time ago now...Lovely natured...........

We have a border collie x beared collie he is 17 and still wonderful. He is loyal and brave and has a wonderful temprament and we shall really miss him when he does go to doggy heaven, I am dreading the day brenda

I have to agree with Heather & the others, staffordshire bull terrier, I've had them for years, as long as their treat with lots of love & attention, best dog ever, I have a rottweiler & a Jack russell as well & their all very well behaved & very obedient , so you cant go wrong with any really, still top my staffie though!!

boarder collie. mines laid here in bed next to me so i had to say that cos hes reading over my shoulder. xxxx

I have only ever had border collies - so a bit biased. My jude is the most loveable dog ever - just ask the residents of the old peoples home, they love her to bits. Lynda x

Sandra Pmsl What can I say !!!!!!!!!!

i have a staffordshire bull terrier we rescued him from a man who thought it was fun to use him as a football and somewhere to put his cigarettes out he had a tough life in the beginning and could have turned nasty, but because he has had loads of love from all our family he has turned into the biggest lovable softy going, the vet said he is just grateful to be safe i have had people shout at me in the street because i refuse to put a muzzle on him but he has never bitten anyone (not even the a******e who we took him off) so i dont see why i should i understand that like shepperds they have a bad rep but like someone said there is no such thing as a bad dog just bad owners sorry to get on my soap box but i feel very srongly about this sue x

Definatelty English Bull Terriers!! Not too much in the brain department, but extremely funny and loyal! Have 2 and wouldn't be without them.

Dorothy my Late nan was welsh and lived in Treochy, have so many relies there. My nethew is in the welsh show belonging and was also in casualty.