Comments on: And I will name him Bob. http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/ a girl. a mac. a dream. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:43:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Kaye http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-5414 Kaye Wed, 21 Jun 2006 08:19:34 +0000 http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-5414 what a cute little puppy!! i wanna have one of those~!!! haha!! :D plus, i like the name bobbie or BOB. i find it so cute.. kawaii ~!! what a cute little puppy!! i wanna have one of those~!!! haha!! :D plus, i like the name bobbie or BOB. i find it so cute.. kawaii ~!!

]]> By: CornNut's agent http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4593 CornNut's agent Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:08:54 +0000 http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4593 I am CornNut's agent, if you have any questions please ask. I am CornNut’s agent, if you have any questions please ask.

]]> By: Jen http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4464 Jen Mon, 24 Apr 2006 17:34:55 +0000 http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4464 Hi, I know you've got a lot of advice there already but i would like to second a few. Definitely do not buy from a Pet Store (usually equals puppy mill) and probably best to go the rescue route. As someone above mentioned the handlers there WANT things to work out for you and will help you find a good fit for your needs. Definitely look into breed related ilnesses, and have your puppy checked out by a reputable vet as soon as you can after bringing him or her home. In terms of good apartment dogs I would strongly recommend a Shih Tzu. I grew up in a home of collie dogs (my mom had 7 of them) and THEY are talkers. My Shih Tzu has barked once in her whole life and it was in warning to another dog who got too close to my baby. She doesn't shed and is good for people with allergies. A very clean and well behaved little dog. They can be a bit "diva-esque" but otherwise PERFECT :) Good luck with your search! Hi, I know you’ve got a lot of advice there already but i would like to second a few. Definitely do not buy from a Pet Store (usually equals puppy mill) and probably best to go the rescue route. As someone above mentioned the handlers there WANT things to work out for you and will help you find a good fit for your needs. Definitely look into breed related ilnesses, and have your puppy checked out by a reputable vet as soon as you can after bringing him or her home. In terms of good apartment dogs I would strongly recommend a Shih Tzu. I grew up in a home of collie dogs (my mom had 7 of them) and THEY are talkers. My Shih Tzu has barked once in her whole life and it was in warning to another dog who got too close to my baby. She doesn’t shed and is good for people with allergies. A very clean and well behaved little dog. They can be a bit “diva-esque” but otherwise PERFECT :) Good luck with your search!

]]> By: JJ http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4462 JJ Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:56:21 +0000 http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4462 I think Frenchies are cute, but they do have a number of health problems that make them very high-maintenance. I saw someone post that you should look into this before making any decisions about a particular breed. I definitely agree with that. As a veterinarian, I have to say that there are few (if any) pure breed dogs that don't come with the potential for health problems, but if you're aware and willing to spend the time and money, this shouldn't stop you from adopting the dog of your dreams. I know a lot of mixed breeds with health issues, too, so it's always a gamble. Off the top of my head, Frenchies get airway disease because of their smooshy faces ("brachycephalic syndrome"), and they have basically lost the ability to reproduce on their own. They can also develop dental disease because of their abnormal (but breed standard) conformation. I believe skin diseases are also common in all bull dogs. Some have neurologic disease associated with their stump tails. Most of these are minor and annoying, but the airway thing is pretty serious. Hope this was helpful. Good luck on finding your perfect dog! I think Frenchies are cute, but they do have a number of health problems that make them very high-maintenance. I saw someone post that you should look into this before making any decisions about a particular breed. I definitely agree with that. As a veterinarian, I have to say that there are few (if any) pure breed dogs that don’t come with the potential for health problems, but if you’re aware and willing to spend the time and money, this shouldn’t stop you from adopting the dog of your dreams. I know a lot of mixed breeds with health issues, too, so it’s always a gamble.

Off the top of my head, Frenchies get airway disease because of their smooshy faces (“brachycephalic syndrome”), and they have basically lost the ability to reproduce on their own. They can also develop dental disease because of their abnormal (but breed standard) conformation. I believe skin diseases are also common in all bull dogs. Some have neurologic disease associated with their stump tails. Most of these are minor and annoying, but the airway thing is pretty serious.

Hope this was helpful. Good luck on finding your perfect dog!

]]> By: Suz http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4447 Suz Sat, 22 Apr 2006 21:44:33 +0000 http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4447 I know a really sweet, quiet dog...but she's large and she's the runt. So a Burnese Mountain dog would probably not be a good apartment dog, but they're really sweet, and would probably herd your yarn for ya? ;) ~Suz~ I know a really sweet, quiet dog…but she’s large and she’s the runt. So a Burnese Mountain dog would probably not be a good apartment dog, but they’re really sweet, and would probably herd your yarn for ya? ;)

~Suz~

]]> By: sanni http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4446 sanni Sat, 22 Apr 2006 17:55:11 +0000 http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4446 Came for the knitting, stayed for the pup. That bulldog is adorable. Basenjis might work. My dad has had 2 basenjis for about 10 years. He'd get another pronto. They are just as tidy, barkless (though they do vocalize in other ways) and elegant as you could want. Some are very affectionate; many act a bit aloof and superior. Great dogs. But they are not couch potatoes; they will be wired and tense unless you walk them briskly for 30-60 mins a day, minimum. Something to consider, FWIW. Oh; if you fly a lot, it might be nice to have a dog (breed) small enough to take on-board--not sure about the maximum size, but the cargo hold is awful for a dog, and flying won't work at all except with non-stops--wouldn't it be nicer to travel with your buddy if you could? I wish I had considered that before I got my 4-legged darling. EVen good kennels aren't for all dogs. We'll wait for pix of your final choice. Came for the knitting, stayed for the pup. That bulldog is adorable. Basenjis might work. My dad has had 2 basenjis for about 10 years. He’d get another pronto. They are just as tidy, barkless (though they do vocalize in other ways) and elegant as you could want. Some are very affectionate; many act a bit aloof and superior. Great dogs. But they are not couch potatoes; they will be wired and tense unless you walk them briskly for 30-60 mins a day, minimum. Something to consider, FWIW.

Oh; if you fly a lot, it might be nice to have a dog (breed) small enough to take on-board–not sure about the maximum size, but the cargo hold is awful for a dog, and flying won’t work at all except with non-stops–wouldn’t it be nicer to travel with your buddy if you could? I wish I had considered that before I got my 4-legged darling. EVen good kennels aren’t for all dogs.

We’ll wait for pix of your final choice.

]]> By: Dorothy B http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4444 Dorothy B Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:40:12 +0000 http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4444 You could also look into the Havanese. They're small dogs, (about the size of a cat) reasonably easy to train, and they love everyone especially kids and cats. They shed within their coat so if you keep them in a puppy clip and brush regularly you shouldn't find fur everywhere. You can check them out at www.mts.net/~mckay55/ or just google Havanese ABC's. French Bulldogs are wonderful dogs, but, they can be stubborn (not an easy train for a first timer) and they shed fur everywhere. That said, regular exercise (Greyhounds need a LOT), grooming everyday and training classes for you and puppy can make a wonderful relationship between you and any dog. Good luck with your hunt for the best companion! You could also look into the Havanese. They’re small dogs, (about the size of a cat) reasonably easy to train, and they love everyone especially kids and cats. They shed within their coat so if you keep them in a puppy clip and brush regularly you shouldn’t find fur everywhere. You can check them out at http://www.mts.net/~mckay55/ or just google Havanese ABC’s. French Bulldogs are wonderful dogs, but, they can be stubborn (not an easy train for a first timer) and they shed fur everywhere. That said, regular exercise (Greyhounds need a LOT), grooming everyday and training classes for you and puppy can make a wonderful relationship between you and any dog.
Good luck with your hunt for the best companion!

]]> By: cristin http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4435 cristin Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:43:16 +0000 http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4435 try urbanhound.com they have lots of good info for city dwelling dog owners. try urbanhound.com
they have lots of good info for city dwelling dog owners.

]]> By: Jenny http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4432 Jenny Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:21:21 +0000 http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4432 I have a Boston Terrier and he was a GREAT apartment dog before we bought the house. In fact, he finds our house too big and has no interest in the yard we paid good money to have for him. He doesn't bark at all. He loves to go out to the park and walk through cities and play, but at home he likes to cuddle up on the couch. He snorts and snores, and is overall adorable and when we moved out of our apartment, our next door neighbour had no idea we had a dog. Check them out. There are lots of pictures of Oscar on my blog. I have a Boston Terrier and he was a GREAT apartment dog before we bought the house. In fact, he finds our house too big and has no interest in the yard we paid good money to have for him. He doesn’t bark at all. He loves to go out to the park and walk through cities and play, but at home he likes to cuddle up on the couch. He snorts and snores, and is overall adorable and when we moved out of our apartment, our next door neighbour had no idea we had a dog. Check them out. There are lots of pictures of Oscar on my blog.

]]> By: Susan http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4429 Susan Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:45:06 +0000 http://www.frecklegirl.com/blog/2006/04/12/and-i-will-name-him-bob/#comment-4429 I know someone who lives in a 700 or 800 s.f. condo in Boston who has a French Bulldog and has had no issues with him. Be careful who you buy from, though, because there is a breeder in the Boston area who has had some issues with her practices. I know someone who lives in a 700 or 800 s.f. condo in Boston who has a French Bulldog and has had no issues with him. Be careful who you buy from, though, because there is a breeder in the Boston area who has had some issues with her practices.

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