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The main issue with Bernese Mountain Dogs is cancer. Their average lifespan is only 6-8 years right now. I have spoken with many people about this, and have liked the breed since I was really young. Every one that I've met has been very friendly and playful even as they get older. Everyone says...

I wasn't really referring to you, but moreso the off-topic replies (the majority of this thread). I guess sorting through all the off-topic replies is annoying but it at least keeps the thread at the top of the page. :) And thanks, but I already own a dog and like anyone with common sense, I...

Our Bichon had to go out to pee every 30 minutes to an hour when we first got him, and it turned out he had kidney stones. We had to get him special food for a few months and it went away. I can't really comment on the other behavior but this or other suggestions could be the cause of your...

I agree that rescuing a dog that is fostered is a good way to know more about the dog, but my girlfriend really doesn't want a dog that isn't a puppy, and we both feel better about getting a dog we're going to have for a long time by picking a breed that has many qualities we're looking for and...

Unfortunately because we have 2 cats, we can't really pick out any random dog as much as we'd love to rescue one. Plus we won't have our own house, so we can't take the chance that the dog we would rescue could be a constant barker, or not capable of being housebroken, or that it would be...

We haven't considered a Sheltie, for whatever reason my girlfriend doesn't like them. I've never particularly liked the ones I've met, but I'm sure it's different when the dog shows completely different behavior to the owners compared to strangers. The herding instincts in some dogs are what...

That's interesting, because I've been reading more online and I read that the Finnish Spitz, although very fluffy and cute as a puppy, do not usually like to be touched or petted. I have not been able to find a forum devoted to the breed to get more firsthand accounts, but I think a breed like...

Currently we have 2 cats and a Bichon (male, just over one year old). We've narrowed down what seem like the best breeds for us to just a few: Keeshond Finnish Spitz Norwegian Buhund (we've read they may not be good with cats so this one may not be an option) Obviously breeds known for...