So my best friend Jen and her family have taken a litter off of their female Dobie Brinka, and they want me to have one of the females called Amber. She's black and tan, one of the bigger puppies in the litter. She's apparently calm and mentally stable, and I'd want to do IPO (kinda like schützhund) and obedience work with her. Since Uzie is dreadfully useless working with this tempts me a great deal, but I need to consider very carefully. So what do you say people, puppy Amber or not?

This is her and her family, it's impossible to single her out here but she's one of the black ones.

Dogs are far too much of a responsibility for someone like me. My saltwater fish tank is the extent of my pets. But, if you have the time and think it'll make you happy, then get it teach!

Yes! When in doubt, always opt for puppies.

jerseykrs said:

I already HAVE a dog silly

GangstaFam said:

Will you come walk her in the middle of the night, or wipe it up if she makes a booboo on the floor?

Teacher said:

No. I've got 2 of my own to look after. One is a 9 year old bassett I just adopted. He's been an outdoor dog his entire life. We've had a few messes of our own.

Teacher said:

Then what's stoppin' ya? Get it!

I heard Heavenlies are far easier to handle and are very obedient get one of those instead

GangstaFam said:

You adopted one That's so awesome to take a needing individual in like that. The messes will go away I hope. Amber's nearly housebroken too Jen says, so it wouldn't be so very hard.

Heavenly said:

Can I have both? Amber'd be really ickle when you were here

GangstaFam said:

I know, but all costs get doubled - insurance, vet costs, food (even though I get that from work, 30 lbs free every month and everything else on half price), daycare costs... it'll take some planning, and some talk with potential dogsitters

Guess which way I'm leaning? I'm sooooo sold on this one, gonna go see her in the flesh Tuesday or Wednesday. @ myself

Teacher said:

ickle? Is that a good thing? Is that a thing at all?
I gotta work on my vocabulary

Oooh, BTW, I went to Ikea today! Thought about you :eyes. They've got some nice stuff here too. and great restaurant too

Heavenly said:

for IKEA Cheap restaurant huh?

Ickle brit slang for little

Teacher said:

Ooh, when I went back to my mom's house, her new dog bit my leg Twice!!!
I had to pet him for an hour later so he'd get used to me. And then he just wouldn't let go. I'm a good petter

dobs are cool dogs ... never owned one ... but a buddy of mine had several .... i have a GSD (german shepherd) and i always wanted to get more involved in the shutzhund thing ... (i like bigger dogs ... most breeds anyways) ...


but as far as this puppy goes--- sounds like a no brainer to me ...

Heavenly said:

I know An even better licker though

MisterMan38 said:

Thanks! How old's your german? If it's not too old you can always start on the schützhund, you really need to have the obedience nailed first though

Teacher said:

Yes, but it's so worth it. Dogs are almost always happier in pairs.

Teacher said:

http://www.prince.org/msg/100/126107

GangstaFam said:

TRON

How the crap was I supposed to know who you were? I'm blonde so I can't add up very well

GangstaFam said:

Yes I know, they always have each other to play with and learn from, and they always have company when I have to be away.

Teacher said:

My style is singular baby!

GangstaFam said:

True, nobody else would dare call themselves a "fam" in this forum

Teacher said:

You do realize I'm taking the piss, don't you? With that gangsta in front, how can I be serious?

GangstaFam said:

Yes I realise you are I may be blonde but I'm not THAT blonde.

Thinking about what a gangstafam would look like...

Push the boat and get yourself a budgie!

Teacher said:

GangstaFam said:

LMAO!!!!

my gsd is gettin ancient --- 11 yrs ... soon 12 ...

she is great .... but it will have to be the next ONE ... or 2 (he he - i want a female and a male next time ... altho my wife might not approve of that idea ... )



how old is your current dog ??? u do have one right ... i thought it said above ... do u think they will get along???

MisterMan38 said:

Then start reading up on schützhund now and check if there's somebody holding trainings in our area, I'm sure there is. If you can't find any, just call the nearest K9 unit, they'll know.
Male and female works if one or both are neutered, otherwise it's a bitch.
Yeah I have one now, a 2,5 yo Malinois female. I think they'd get along fine, she's in heat right now so she might be a bit rough on the pup for a couple weeks but nothing overly aggressive.