Small Dogs

[Iilo]

Wow, I leave for like two seconds and y'all jump all over her..

All I was interested in was Diesel's show record.

Makayla, it does make a lot more sense that he placed that way in a match, thank you for clearing that one up.

"Diez" is a logical short form for Diesel, so I don't know why you guys got so riled up about that one. I post pictures of both "Ri" and "Rien" on other boards and no one jumps down my throat for lieing and such.

From the stacked pictures of Diesel, I don't think he'd be that successful if you showed him in AKC conformation (which I don't think you have yet?). If you really have your heart set on a show dog, you do have a lot of learning to do, but you should really start with the best you can possibly get, rather than with a dog like Diesel, who, if he isn't just from a BYB (I mean that in the least offensive way possible), is obviously not from a well known Boxer line.

A small dog would be a good place to start off... But I'm not a big fan of the internet for deciding on what breed to get when it comes down to a show dog. Do you have handling classes in your area? Go to those, see who has what breeds and who is willing to be a mentor. Go from there, fate will decide for you, as it is often known to do when you get into dogs.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I'm not going to get into any of the arguements, as I'm so sick of all the arguing/accusations that have been going on lately.

Makayla, I'm not quite sure how old you are, but have you ever considered going to handling classes and becoming a junior handler for a breeder? There are often breeders who are willing to take on a junior handler for their dogs...

[Miss Z]

I'm so glad I was on holiday for this whole thread

[IRescue452]

I don't get this whole thread. If your current dog needs the money for a vet, than a new dog is out of the question. That should be the end of this whole discussion. You sound like the type of person who dumps of an old dog at the shelter because they need room for the puppy.