New dog

[Tattoo Bradley]

Ah yes. As I recall hanging by a chain around your waist holding your wallet, keys and Blackberry®.

LOL
All in good fun. I love the little guy like he was my child... No matter how much mess I talk....

[Arizona Scot]

Hey bp give the dog a chance, poodles are actually very resilient and tough little creatures. I myself have always been a large dog guy, but my wife has allergies and can't be around anything that sheds. So after some research we found that poodles are one of the very few variaties that doesn't shed. We now have one toy one minature and a west highland white terrior also a non shedder. All are extremely loyal smart and tough.

[Pour1Malt]

it cuid turn oot tae bae a real KILLER!

[auld argonian]

Look on the bright side. It's far too short to put its cold wet nose to your dangly bits when it sticks its head under your kilt.

Oh, I don't know about that...when I go to visit my mom and dad, the Maltese comes over and demands attention and when I drop to one knee to pet her, she dives under the kilt and won't come out. My dad finds this quite amusing.

Best

AA

[beloitpiper]

I was looking for sympathy, not encouragement to accept the thing. I talked to my brother last night, and I think we're going to call it "Kitty". My two brothers don't really care for it, and claim (and I quote) "it's as dumb as a stuffed Hodag".

[Jerry]

I don't like poodles myself. But, did you know that the breed (at least the big one) was originally a hunting dog?. Anyhow, at least it isn;t one of those sneaky ankle biting Chihuahuas. And, maybe taking it our walking, while wearing your kilt will attract the ladies.(see the thread about kilts, kids and dogs)

[andyfg]

We were given (unasked for) a toy poodle, rescued from a puppy farm. She died at the end of last year after we had her 12 years (she was 17-19 years old). A totally fantastic little dog. Still miss her. Don't be put off by the size or the rep.

[pipesndrumsnun]

My mom has a small black poodle. Now, you'd never think of a big, tough guy from Flint, Michigan hangin' out with a poodle, but...my dad was severely injured and forced to take a medical retirement. He can't do a lot of the things he always loved, like fixing cars, building things, doing repairs to all sorts of equipment, etc.
BUT, he has found a new, fun hobby that he really enjoys...he has taught my mom's poodle (Sadie) TONS of tricks that are actually quite amazing! Sadie can do more things than I ever imagined...AND nobody would dare remark anything about this poodle's trainer!

[auld argonian]

I don't like poodles myself. But, did you know that the breed (at least the big one) was originally a hunting dog?. Anyhow, at least it isn;t one of those sneaky ankle biting Chihuahuas. And, maybe taking it our walking, while wearing your kilt will attract the ladies.(see the thread about kilts, kids and dogs)

It was one of the Louis' that started the classic "poodle cut" that made them look like lions (if you can't tell the difference between a poodle and a lion, please stay off the Serengehtti Plain). Before that I understand that they were bred in Germany as hunting dogs and the thick curly coat was intended to protect them as they tore through the brush and brambles.

And as to Chihuahuas, I notice that there are three varieties: there's a long hair one that looks absolutely ridiculous, the skinny "Don Knotts" type that look like they're going to have a nervous breakdown any minute and a third type that's squat, well muscled and really buff. Those buff ones look like pocket pit bulls...if I had to go Chihuahua, I'd have to go with one of those.

It's those damn weiner-dogs that you gotta look out for! Dachshunds! Nothing uglier than a weiner-dog attack...torn socks, ravaged ankles! They ought to all be put down! They just go berserk and tear your shoelaces to shreds! Bastards...

Best

AA

[heartofglass]

Get a fuzzy lambskin sporran to go with it when you go walking him!

Seriously, the dog probably CHOSE you all, so be grateful!