When you get old and creaky
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Depends on how old and creaky I am! I want fun, crazy herding dogs (always Aussies, probably a Koolie or Kelpie at some point) forever along with my Tollers. So as long as I can provide them all that they need, that's what I'll have. And I don't think even when I'm old that I wouldn't be able to have these breeds. My current dogs, while active, are easy to live with. So at this point I'd say that if I'm having a hard time with the breeds I like, then it's probably time for me to no longer have dogs.
That said, if I ever go for a smaller dog, it'll be either a random rescue mix or a Border Terrier.
That said, if I ever go for a smaller dog, it'll be either a random rescue mix or a Border Terrier.
I adore cavaliers. If it wasn't for the health problems, I would have a bunch of them in my old age.
Honestly, Welshies might be doable. There are quite a few breeders who are older and not able to be too active, and they manage. Most Welshies aren't nearly as crazy as Watson.
I could see English cocker if I needed something smaller and easier to physically handle than a Welsh, but with a similar temperament.
Maybe a papillon! I love them.
So I guess it's spaniels for life then. Haha. I definitely want herders, but maybe not when I'm old and creaky.
Honestly, Welshies might be doable. There are quite a few breeders who are older and not able to be too active, and they manage. Most Welshies aren't nearly as crazy as Watson.
I could see English cocker if I needed something smaller and easier to physically handle than a Welsh, but with a similar temperament.
Maybe a papillon! I love them.
So I guess it's spaniels for life then. Haha. I definitely want herders, but maybe not when I'm old and creaky.
I really adore the border collies. I might stick with them. And/or maybe I'll get back into the giants. I've always had a soft spot for Mastiffs, I just don't get along with them right now because they are so SLLLOOOOOWWWW.
But when I'm old and creaky, they will probably finally be about the right speed! :rofl1:
But when I'm old and creaky, they will probably finally be about the right speed! :rofl1:
I want to have a whole pack of weirdo fear-aggressive rescue chihuahuas. They always ended up being my favorite dogs when I worked in the shelter world because you had to earn their trust. Even though it could be frustrating at times it was always worth it for that moment when their tail would wag for the first time, or when they would finally let you touch them! I'm totally going to be the chihuahua version of the crazy cat lady :rofl1:
Pomeranians. A herd of them.
Fortunately, I think Shar Pei are also doable. Quite a few of the ones I've met have been owned by elderly couples, and doing well; they are content with a few daily walks, they don't need to be the life of the party. Honestly in a lot of ways they're like bigger, health-issue-ridden, guardy cats
I would just have to still be willing to work with the dog selectivity/stranger danger that they have.
Every now and then I toy with the idea of Chows too, but I have much more experience with the wrinkly dogs.
Fortunately, I think Shar Pei are also doable. Quite a few of the ones I've met have been owned by elderly couples, and doing well; they are content with a few daily walks, they don't need to be the life of the party. Honestly in a lot of ways they're like bigger, health-issue-ridden, guardy cats
I would just have to still be willing to work with the dog selectivity/stranger danger that they have.Every now and then I toy with the idea of Chows too, but I have much more experience with the wrinkly dogs.
