Small Dogs

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Maybe I missed something somewhere, but why does it matter how old her current dogs are? I don't wait for my dogs to get old before I get another...so I'm just curious as to why you'd say that...

Anyway, I was going to mention a Dachshund. Yours may have gotten breast cancer, but overall they're generally a pretty healthy breed (they are prone to back problems, and such as I'm sure you know) but their cancer risk isn't much greater than any other breed. Other than that, I can't really think of anything else at the moment...if I do though, I'll post it . Is there anything specifically you and your family would like in a dog other than size?

[Almita]

Maybe I missed something somewhere, but why does it matter how old her current dogs are? I don't wait for my dogs to get old before I get another...so I'm just curious as to why you'd say that...

I'm with you on that i don't get that the current dogs we have have to be old to get another dog.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Please check into getting a Chihuahua! They are the sweetest little dogs. To know a Chihuahua is to love a Chihuahua. They do bark at something or someone that needs to be barked at but they don't bark all the time. I try to train them as to what they need to bark at and not let them get too barky unnecessarily. They do shed some but you can brush them frequently to cut down on that. They're not heavy shedders though. My Chis are only guilty of wanting alot of affection and loving me to death That certainly can't be bad can it?

[Roxyluvsme13]

Because I assumed she was waiting until one of her current dogs went to the RB.. I'm not getting another dog until then, and by future that sounded like what she meant.

[buttercup132]

Because I assumed she was waiting until one of her current dogs went to the RB.. I'm not getting another dog until then, and by future that sounded like what she meant.

Thats why you dont assume things.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Thats why you dont assume things.

Thats why you don't reply negatively to everything I post..

[Alysser]

Thats why you dont assume things.

Buttercup, I'm not trying to be rude to you in anyway, but I have noticed in a number of threads you always post something negative after Briana posts and it always seems directed to her. I really don't know if you two had a fight or something, but I get aggrivated that you have done this in a number of threads latley when Briana isn't doing anything wrong. I know this is rather off topic, but I'm just saying there is no reason for it. Agian, I don't know what happened or if something even happened but I'm just saying...

[I_luv_rusty]

Buttercup, I'm not trying to be rude to you in anyway, but I have noticed in a number of threads you always post something negative after Briana posts and it always seems directed to her. I really don't know if you two had a fight or something, but I get aggrivated that you have done this in a number of threads latley when Briana isn't doing anything wrong. I know this is rather off topic, but I'm just saying there is no reason for it.

I agree, I have seen you do that too in alot of threads.

[Karen]

If Alska has three tumors that you "cannot afford" to do anything about, you cannot afford a new dog. It will require veterinary care, shots, food, check-ups, and getting a "show quality" purebred of any breed is going to be expensive. And showing a dog is not cheap either.

Please ask your mom to take care of the dogs you have before even considering a new dog.

[zoomer]

Our next dog won't be right after Alaska. It'll be after we move. Just thinking ahead.

Buttercup, I'm not trying to be rude to you in anyway, but I have noticed in a number of threads you always post something negative after Briana posts and it always seems directed to her. I really don't know if you two had a fight or something, but I get aggrivated that you have done this in a number of threads latley when Briana isn't doing anything wrong. I know this is rather off topic, but I'm just saying there is no reason for it. Agian, I don't know what happened or if something even happened but I'm just saying...

I totally agree with you...

[GreyhoundDaddy]

Get a GREYHOUND!

Some girls are as small as 50lbs!

[Lori Jordan]

I would personally wait,there is no need to start replacing dogs while they are still living,i would be focused on there welfare instead of "choosing"another breed,If you cannot afford to take your dog to the vet for tumors how do you think you will be able to afford a purebred dog,and a show dog at that,It will cost alot more than what it would to take Georgia in to have her looked at.This just aggravates me you should not own any animal if you cannot afford vet bills now this is for your Mother,She could be in pain and there is nothing that can be done.

[Sevaede]

I would say Chihuahuas are a pretty neat little dog, no, I'm not biased at all. Mine does not bark unless I, personally, get her riled up and we play and then it's still not very much. I haven't seen her shed, yet, but I'm sure she probably does (which isn't a big deal for me at all). Some, like my Spanky girl, are VERY tiny and you have to watch for them. Spanky loves cats, other doogs, and pretty much everything and everyone (except my FIL, it seems). I would definitely look into them.

Doxies are sweet. Overall, they seem to be a pretty healthy breed minus the back problems and they're prone to obesity. They are nice, sweet, loving, protectors. However, they can be incredibly audible at times!

Maltese, Yorkies, and Poodles are awesome.

[WarahGirl1995]

Cant she think ahead

[DrKym]

Please think ahead! Way ahead. You have an animal that needs to have diagnostics run on 3 seperate tumors, biopsies, bloodwork, possible medications and surgeries. That is your responsibility and your Moms' . Your family agreed to care for her for her lifetime, including medical care. It is wonderful to dream, to think about the next great champion and hope it will be yours. After your obligations to the your current family are taken care of.
Be aware also that all show puppies don't win, some may not be able to show at all. Others may never be able to breed. I raised and showed Rotties for nearly 23 years. My mother raised Danes. We have had our hearts broken with pups more than once. Look at our show pup Goofy, she did amazing in her first 2 puppy entries, both 1st place! She then got such severe seperation anxiety that she would hurt herself in the crate if left alone, we hired a dog sitter, and that was just so we could go shopping. Her vet bills were enormous trying to find out if there was a medical cause. After long discussions and several months we decided to spay her (we paid all the breeders penalties) I moved my office from town to the house so she could be with me, reducing her need for tranquilizers. Goof will be a yr in November, not counting her purchase fee 1700.00 we have spent nearly 5,000.00 in vets, behaviorists and a yes a psychic. She is now a very expensive very loved PET! So yes dream and think and hope and save up , but take care of your first priority. Alaska.