New dog

[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!

[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)

[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...

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[Wompet]

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...

Our first dog was a full-sized dachshund who would go out and bring back woodchucks as big as himself. And when I say "go out and bring back," I mean go out in the woods, down in the burrows, get the woodchuck, and haul its carcass the 100-300 yards back to the house. He took on a lab and a setter at the same time once and won. He was a DOG. And when he bit that neighbor kid who provoked him, that kid had a 100 yard head start and still got nailed. And Hansel didn't go for his ankles. Hansel could jump. If you wanted to sit easy, you didn't mess with the dachshund. He's been goine 21 years now, but he's remembered.

Our second dog was a not-quite mini-/not-quite fullsize dachshund. Mom picked him out - my brothers and I wanted a "real" dog. Arnold may not have been "real-sized," but he had the attitude and he had the drive. He wasn't an ankle-biter either. He waited until you bent over, and the softer targets (hands, arms, face) were within jumping range. It's been six years since the cancer took him.

[McFarkus]

And as to Chihuahuas, 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.

A neighbor of mine had two of these and they were awesome. Not afraid of anything.

I must admit I'm partial to dachshunds though. We had a couple growing up. One of them used to babysit the cat's kittens when she went out catting (She was the Brittney Spears of cats)

[Wompet]

She was the Brittney Spears of cats

I think that may be an insult to cats ...
Back to the topic at hand, think of your mother and the words of Saint Bernard: "Qui me amat, amet et canem meum."

[Yaish]

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".

Your mom bought the dog, not you. Her house, her rules, her pets. Sorry, you didn't get the dog you wanted, the bond between a boy and his dog is an important one and it's too bad you didn't get to choose. On the bright side, when you move out you will have the opportunity to get whatever pet you desire, so just buck up for a little while.

(Edited because I was being testy)

[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.