What will your next dog be?
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Sassafrass what breed is Squash? I know you have said but i can't remember, I love his smile 
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So my next Alaskan will be a "real" Alaskan from planned breedings. Hopefully out of his mother's line if she ends up being used for breeding.
At the earliest, I want to get a female black lab puppy next year. However it will most likely be when Duke is closer to 4. We'll see how things work out, I'm just really itching for a puppy.
I was thinking how much I do really love border terriers and how nice small dogs are... but 99.99 percent sure it'll be a little lab girl.
I was thinking how much I do really love border terriers and how nice small dogs are... but 99.99 percent sure it'll be a little lab girl.
At the earliest, I want to get a female black lab puppy next year. However it will most likely be when Duke is closer to 4. We'll see how things work out, I'm just really itching for a puppy.
I was thinking how much I do really love border terriers and how nice small dogs are... but 99.99 percent sure it'll be a little lab girl.
I was thinking how much I do really love border terriers and how nice small dogs are... but 99.99 percent sure it'll be a little lab girl.
Lab girls are the best
Seriously, though. I thought I was somewhat over my "NEED RETRIEVER PUPPY" illness until Mike and I were down cleaning out the house and the neighbor made a point to bring his 10 week old Golden Retriever puppy over to see me. Oh. My. Gosh. The puppy CUTE that this puppy was. <3 He just made my heart melt. Really made me sure that what I want is a little retriever puppy. <3 But I want the time to be right - no use pushing for a pup when the timing is wrong and it will just add stress.
I'm a one dog person so I hope my next dog won't be any time soon -.-
I can say a ton of breeds but I'm a big follower of 'the click' when it comes to picking a dog. So it's most likely going to be a puppy/young dog. Probably medium size from a shelter.
I did talk to Grammy before she died about getting a golden though... I haven't totally ruled that out.
I can say a ton of breeds but I'm a big follower of 'the click' when it comes to picking a dog. So it's most likely going to be a puppy/young dog. Probably medium size from a shelter.
I did talk to Grammy before she died about getting a golden though... I haven't totally ruled that out.
NEXT dog... is a tough one. I have a few breeds in mind for the future but a couple will most likely be very far in the future.
At this point, it's mainly me debating between small dog or medium-ish dog as a second and as a sibling to Jackson.
On one hand, I really really appreciate his smaller size, making things a lot easier for traveling, not to mention everything else is cheaper (food, collars, vet bills, etc), and of course his non-shedding is very nice. I think it would take some getting used to with a dog with a ton of fur yet I also wouldn't miss the grooming aspect (and paying $60 every 8 - 10 weeks).
Soooo... next dog will most likely be a Silky Terrier or Border Terrier. And honestly, I'm almost certain I will have a Border Collie someday (this is a recent awakening, LOL). I guess wherever the road takes me. I've promised myself I'm waiting until I'm out on my own to add a second as things as a lot easier with one in regards to moving/rent and such. I'm fairly certain I will be going breeder route this time around.
At this point, it's mainly me debating between small dog or medium-ish dog as a second and as a sibling to Jackson.
On one hand, I really really appreciate his smaller size, making things a lot easier for traveling, not to mention everything else is cheaper (food, collars, vet bills, etc), and of course his non-shedding is very nice. I think it would take some getting used to with a dog with a ton of fur yet I also wouldn't miss the grooming aspect (and paying $60 every 8 - 10 weeks).
Soooo... next dog will most likely be a Silky Terrier or Border Terrier. And honestly, I'm almost certain I will have a Border Collie someday (this is a recent awakening, LOL). I guess wherever the road takes me. I've promised myself I'm waiting until I'm out on my own to add a second as things as a lot easier with one in regards to moving/rent and such. I'm fairly certain I will be going breeder route this time around.
BEAN!
After Bean, there will not be another until Mushroom has passed. (Luce is going to live forever.) At that point, I'm really looking hard at Kleinpudels/Mini Poodles, but I won't buy a pup who is docked. This complicates matters, of course, but it's important to me, so.
If that doesn't work out, potentially a sport mix. I would like a small dog next time.
After Bean, there will not be another until Mushroom has passed. (Luce is going to live forever.) At that point, I'm really looking hard at Kleinpudels/Mini Poodles, but I won't buy a pup who is docked. This complicates matters, of course, but it's important to me, so.
If that doesn't work out, potentially a sport mix. I would like a small dog next time.
I can't wait to hear you explain that not only is Squash an Alaskan Husky ("Wait..did you say husky...?") but that this other dog here is his half-sibling. Yes, really.
But... I will probably not be in a position to get a puppy for any half siblings. It will hopefully be half... nieces/nephews or grand nieces/nephews? Half-siblings' progeny. I think another puppy in this house would just about do Pip in, so he will get to live the rest of his days here puppy-free unless some bizarre unforeseen convergence of events takes place.
I'll put the word out when you are ready I've seen a lot of super cool BC mix rescues around here lately.
Having said that, if you owned a Gusto and a Mia, the world might implode. Two brainy troublemakers is probably 1.5 too many!
I've seen a lot of super cool BC mix rescues around here lately. Having said that, if you owned a Gusto and a Mia, the world might implode. Two brainy troublemakers is probably 1.5 too many!
Gusto's part of the reason I keep thinking I might just need to look at rescue BC mixes first.
Aheheh. I've already learned to preface "he's an Alaskan Husky" with "believe it or not" when people ask. And still usually have to repeat "yes, husky".
But... I will probably not be in a position to get a puppy for any half siblings. It will hopefully be half... nieces/nephews or grand nieces/nephews? Half-siblings' progeny. I think another puppy in this house would just about do Pip in, so he will get to live the rest of his days here puppy-free unless some bizarre unforeseen convergence of events takes place.
But... I will probably not be in a position to get a puppy for any half siblings. It will hopefully be half... nieces/nephews or grand nieces/nephews? Half-siblings' progeny. I think another puppy in this house would just about do Pip in, so he will get to live the rest of his days here puppy-free unless some bizarre unforeseen convergence of events takes place.
Hopefully it all works out. Linney seems like a great dog for a hobby sledder/'jorer. And she's gorgeous which is a nice bonus
I'll put the word out when you are ready I've seen a lot of super cool BC mix rescues around here lately.
I've seen a lot of super cool BC mix rescues around here lately.
We very rarely have much in the way of interesting BC mixes here...they are usually some sort of 80lb heavy boned dog who happens to be black & white so is labeled BCX...there was a little BCX I nearly adopted a couple years ago but was holding out for a litter (that ended up never happening) so didn't.