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What is your choice of a great dog breed for a 60-something?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 287748" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Wow! Went to the dog park and came back with all these responses!</p><p></p><p>Currently, high on my list so far are Bassets (I'm glad there was a vote for one--LOVE them--they can drool all they like!), pugs (sorry to whomever said they're ugly--they're adorable!), chihuahua (yes, I know they yap, I had one), another cockapoo or a small pound dog.</p><p></p><p>I don't expect to get lazy in my 60's, but I work out at the gym, not outside. I've never been an "outside" person so a big dog would probably be bored in our house...lol. We do t he dog park, but not jogging! I want a dog I can throw in the car and tuck under my coat (and sneak into the store--ok, so you can't really do that with a Bassett..hehe). I want one who will be my best friend and go everywhere with me and cuddle on my lap at home, and I am SAYING that I only want one dog and one cat (we already have the cat part covered). </p><p></p><p>I heard that Greyhounds are sprint runners. They need a good run a day (can we say "Dog Park?") but that they are not high endurance and are couch potatoes the rest of the day. That's another breed on my list. We don't have a fence and we rent, so I'm not sure that could be done. We are trying to buy. And as for being a renter--there are certain breeds landlords will not allow, such as Pitballs and Rotties. And I think Boxers and German Shepherds (as silly as it it, since these dogs are helper dogs) are all on the baaaaaaaaaaaad breed list. I think it's insane, but I don't write the rules. We are seriously thinking of getting a trailer when the kids are gone, which wouldn't give us tons of room for a big dog either. I do love certain big dogs--Golden retrievers, huskies, labs...I'm very much a dog person. It's fun that most of you love your furbabies too! I really love all animals. You know what animals really pierce my heart? (don't laugh too loud). Goats!!!! They are adorable! But I can't have a goat in town here <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/tongue.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":tongue:" title="tongue :tongue:" data-shortname=":tongue:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 287748, member: 1550"] Wow! Went to the dog park and came back with all these responses! Currently, high on my list so far are Bassets (I'm glad there was a vote for one--LOVE them--they can drool all they like!), pugs (sorry to whomever said they're ugly--they're adorable!), chihuahua (yes, I know they yap, I had one), another cockapoo or a small pound dog. I don't expect to get lazy in my 60's, but I work out at the gym, not outside. I've never been an "outside" person so a big dog would probably be bored in our house...lol. We do t he dog park, but not jogging! I want a dog I can throw in the car and tuck under my coat (and sneak into the store--ok, so you can't really do that with a Bassett..hehe). I want one who will be my best friend and go everywhere with me and cuddle on my lap at home, and I am SAYING that I only want one dog and one cat (we already have the cat part covered). I heard that Greyhounds are sprint runners. They need a good run a day (can we say "Dog Park?") but that they are not high endurance and are couch potatoes the rest of the day. That's another breed on my list. We don't have a fence and we rent, so I'm not sure that could be done. We are trying to buy. And as for being a renter--there are certain breeds landlords will not allow, such as Pitballs and Rotties. And I think Boxers and German Shepherds (as silly as it it, since these dogs are helper dogs) are all on the baaaaaaaaaaaad breed list. I think it's insane, but I don't write the rules. We are seriously thinking of getting a trailer when the kids are gone, which wouldn't give us tons of room for a big dog either. I do love certain big dogs--Golden retrievers, huskies, labs...I'm very much a dog person. It's fun that most of you love your furbabies too! I really love all animals. You know what animals really pierce my heart? (don't laugh too loud). Goats!!!! They are adorable! But I can't have a goat in town here :raspberry-tounge: [/QUOTE]
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