Might get a small dog

**third_shift|studios** · 02-01-2006, 08:14 AM

never had a dog before, but my fiance had one of these little guys all her life until she left home. We are thinking of getting a male Bichon Frise. Hopefully purebred. But the question is, what does it cost to "maintain" a dog? like vet stuff and food....is it 2000 a year? 4000?

_diph

**toneloc60** · 02-01-2006, 10:28 AM

I've got two dogs. One is about 45 pounds, the other 65 pounds. I spend less than $20/month to feed both of them. About $300 each per year at the vet.

**third_shift|studios** · 02-01-2006, 10:48 AM

wow, that's not bad at all!

**third_shift|studios** · 02-01-2006, 11:10 AM

oh fuck...just found out that dogs are only allowed on the 1st floor of our apts....oh well! delete thread.

**Motrv8d Steve** · 02-01-2006, 05:11 PM

i've never been fond of "drop-kickers": ankle biting dogs like that serve no purpose and are just annoying, the way they leap about, jumping up on you and barking and yipping loudly at the slightest noise or provocation.

If you want to have a small pet, cats on the other hand are small, low maintenance and are just as loving as dogs (especially neutered males).

Okay, let the flames begin... I know how most of you guys hate cats, but this is jmho.
(ducking and hiding now)

**RainMan** · 02-01-2006, 05:20 PM

Prefer medium to large dogs. Have a Chow mix, my parents have 8 or 9 Chows, lost count. Largest one looks like a Black Lion @ close to 100lbs.

**ZAPFOOL!!** · 02-01-2006, 05:24 PM

Ive always wanted an English bulldog

**INandOUTBurger** · 02-01-2006, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Motrv8d Steve

i've never been fond of "drop-kickers": ankle biting dogs like that serve no purpose and are just annoying, the way they leap about, jumping up on you and barking and yipping loudly at the slightest noise or provocation.

that is why some people get those dogs...they make noise when unwanted guest arrive....like little car stereo theives

Originally Posted by Motrv8d Steve

If you want to have a small pet, cats on the other hand are small, low maintenance and are just as loving as dogs (especially neutered males).

Okay, let the flames begin... I know how most of you guys hate cats, but this is jmho. (ducking and hiding now)

cats are good if you live in the sticks to kill other unwanted guest.....rodents

but you have to fix thedamn things or break out the .22 every so often

and as for a cat as some kind of a pet, the easiest thing to do to make a cat worth a shit is raise it with dogs....or at least like a dog....other wise break out the .22

**oneBADDz** · 02-01-2006, 06:31 PM

I hated small dogs like most guys until I got one. They are great companions and he doesn't really bark often at all. I do have a large dog (australian shepherd) to offset the bitch-dog though. I won't live somewhere that doesn't allow dogs, even just on upper floors, akes me think I will be around dog haters.

**x-40oz-x** · 02-01-2006, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by RainMan

Prefer medium to large dogs.

If your gonna get a dog-make it count! 200lbs.

badass67 · 02-01-2006, 07:02 PM

If you are looking at a tiny dog like that, why not just get a cat. Same annoying effect.

I like Boxers and Great danes. They do not bark much, will protect the owner and family, and are fun to play with.

**Motrv8d Steve** · 02-01-2006, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by badass67

If you are looking at a tiny dog like that, why not just get a cat. Same annoying effect...

**shadegray** · 02-01-2006, 08:19 PM

I have a Tosa. 165 lbs, 60/mo to feed, $6,000 purchase price. Worth every penny. Most loyal and loving companion ever. Plus, he could eat chuck norris.

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 02-01-2006, 09:47 PM

That dog has flammer written all over it

Make sure your wife is with you when you walk her....I mean the dog, not your wife

Seriously...we just got a miniture pincher, cool dog but the bitch keeps trying to be dominant...usually I like that but it's a dog and all. I hear a lot of small dog breeds are like that....she's a chewer too

Cool thing is it looks like a doverman but it's only 4 lbs

**INandOUTBurger** · 02-01-2006, 10:04 PM

that first dog might need some laser hair removal around its ass for when it drops a duece

BIGRED Z · 02-01-2006, 11:18 PM

The bigger the dog....the bigger the dog log.

Lori

**Blitzed** · 02-01-2006, 11:57 PM

I have a Dalmation, Great dog. Very well behaved and he knows all his commands. He also knows what to do and not to do. Only problem with him is keeping him clean, he loves to get dirty

BIGRED Z · 02-02-2006, 12:02 AM

Kitties

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 02-02-2006, 08:37 PM

cats suck...all they do is eat, sleep n shit...can't train'em, they don't play fetch...

BIGRED Z · 02-05-2006, 03:10 PM

WRONG!!!! We have taught Velcro to fetch. He does pretty well too, brings it right back to you. Sometimes you'll be sitting on the couch, he'll come up right behind you and drop it right on your shoulder and it rolls down on your lap. that's how we know he wants to play fetch. Funny as shit to have a cat play fetch....

Lori