Your next dog...
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Probably a rescue.
The problem with living in NYC apartments is that you cant have BIG dogs... plus now that I have Armani who only weighs 4 pounds I would worry about getting anything too big.
I really want to rescue so I would probably try some purebred rescues that fit my size requirement... although I dont care if the dog is purebred or not it would just be the easiest way to find that size.
I have been doing alot of research and I am in love with Shiba Inu's and they sound like good apartment dogs as they can get along with just a few good long walks during the day but they seem to have a resource guarding problem from what I have read and they reccommend them being "only children" which just wont work for me... however, when it gets closer to me getting another one I will do more research on that issue and see if it is really true.
The problem with living in NYC apartments is that you cant have BIG dogs... plus now that I have Armani who only weighs 4 pounds I would worry about getting anything too big.
I really want to rescue so I would probably try some purebred rescues that fit my size requirement... although I dont care if the dog is purebred or not it would just be the easiest way to find that size.
I have been doing alot of research and I am in love with Shiba Inu's and they sound like good apartment dogs as they can get along with just a few good long walks during the day but they seem to have a resource guarding problem from what I have read and they reccommend them being "only children" which just wont work for me... however, when it gets closer to me getting another one I will do more research on that issue and see if it is really true.
The reason I don't know at all is that I haven't decide the situation will be. If Sal is elderly when Athena dies, then I will adopt a older female from a shelter for Sal to live out his time with.
If Sal and Athena go about the same time then I am thinking about getting a puppy and I am in the very early research of Boerboels. If that is what ends up happening then I will go with the very best breeder I can find.
If Sal and Athena go about the same time then I am thinking about getting a puppy and I am in the very early research of Boerboels. If that is what ends up happening then I will go with the very best breeder I can find.
Amen to that! My sister has one and while he's cute, he's a pain in the butt. (the nights we've spent chasing that dog through the woods for hours when he slipped out the front door past anyone coming in or out!) I don't think I will EVER have one, especially after spending time with hers, lol.
I chose not sure at all... my dogs usually choose me. And it depends on what the situation is at the time we're ready for another dog. Probably not until Rhea passes which hopefully won't be for another 5-6 years or so. Plus we will be moving to a new city and hubby will be starting a new career in about 3 years, so who knows what'll be going on.
I chose not sure at all... my dogs usually choose me. And it depends on what the situation is at the time we're ready for another dog. Probably not until Rhea passes which hopefully won't be for another 5-6 years or so. Plus we will be moving to a new city and hubby will be starting a new career in about 3 years, so who knows what'll be going on.
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Depending on timing and stuff, my next dog will be from a breeder. It's just a question of which breed it will be. 
However, I also have my eye on Aussie Rescue for a special one to come along as well.
I wish Tempura Tantrum was still posting, she has a couple Shiba's and the stories she tells... :yikes: VERY high prey-drive dogs with all stage, including kill and eat, very stubborn, very brave...these are dogs that are used to hunt wild boar back in Japan. If you're doing your research that's awesome, but I also highly recommend hanging out with as many Shiba's as possible. Besides their size, there's not much else that seems to make them suitable for apartments, IMO.
However, I also have my eye on Aussie Rescue for a special one to come along as well.I wish Tempura Tantrum was still posting, she has a couple Shiba's and the stories she tells... :yikes: VERY high prey-drive dogs with all stage, including kill and eat, very stubborn, very brave...these are dogs that are used to hunt wild boar back in Japan. If you're doing your research that's awesome, but I also highly recommend hanging out with as many Shiba's as possible. Besides their size, there's not much else that seems to make them suitable for apartments, IMO.
I said maybe a rescue or maybe a pure bred.
I am aiming on a breeder but I spend too much time looking through rescue sites and thinking "omg if I could take that one... I so would" so we'll see how things go.
I'm also planning on fostering before I get a second dog so you never know, if I fail at that I might end up with a second dog by accident.
I am aiming on a breeder but I spend too much time looking through rescue sites and thinking "omg if I could take that one... I so would" so we'll see how things go.
I'm also planning on fostering before I get a second dog so you never know, if I fail at that I might end up with a second dog by accident.
I said maybe rescue, maybe pure bred...it will all depend on when. I know Traveler will not be with us forever..she is showing her age. But, I don't know that she won't be with us for another few years. Baxter should be here a good long time! And I dont' think we can manage more than 2 at a time (recent emergency vet visits made me aware of this!). So, time will create the decision.
