Awww - I was going to suggest Frenchies actually. They're great little dogs.

This designer hybrid - the Puggle (cross Pug x Beagle) seems to be getting more and more popular lately - I've heard good things from those that own them.


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Like Liz, I'm a die hard retriever girl myself, but there's a lot of great breeds of all sizes.

i just wet myself a little...

Ya know... you would give everyone a run for their money if you started uploaded those kinds of vids too... *wink* :)

The most visited profile on the site is a male, Reeb - that is until Dancing_Doll takes that title in the next couple of months or so and goes on to be the first to break 1/4 million views


Woot! And the important thing is that I did it all without succumbing to blatant attention whoring...

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get my Friday morning work-out in... (vids available on my profile starting June 1st).


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Thank you all so much for your answers!!!

The Black mini schnauzer its not really a very small dog its more like a medium size. They are incredibly smart and super fun, but at the same time they can be mellow and calm. Which its perfect because i have the idea of taking her to the office with me. But that also makes me more aware of the fact that i need to train her to behave quickly.

The fact is im a workaholic so i spend most of my day at work, so i either bring her with me or i prefer not to buy a dog at all.

So have any of you train your dog not to bark a lot? Have any tried the crate train system? (not the one of the small crate, but the one of an specific space where she spends a long time, till she learns to play with only her toys and potty train.)

Re barking - some breeds are 'barkier' than others. It's definitely a factor to consider if she's going to be at work with you. Terriers can be barky and somewhat stubborn (I had one growing up), so keep that in mind. Not to say that your dog, in particular, will be that way - but it's a tendency of the breed. They definitely are different and have different personalities but every dog breed was designed to do something specific, so that can tell you a bit about their likely tendencies.

Top 10 Dog Breeds That Don’t Bark Much
Basenji
Most Retrievers (Golden, Chesapeake Bay, Labrador)
Shiba Inu
Japanese Chin
Basset Hound
Clumber Spaniel
Bloodhound
Borzoi
Italian Greyhoundx
Bulldog

Top 10 Dog Breeds That Bark A Lot
Chihuahua
Pekinese
Most Terriers (except the Bull Terrier which falls into the non-barking list above)
Most Poodles (Toy, Miniature, and Standard Poodles)
Collie
Doberman Pinscher
German Shepherd
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian

Re the crate. Yeah, I've done the crate training in the very beginning. It's definitely recommended (especially if it's your first dog) and will also give you peace of mind for breaks when you can't look after her or need to get some down-time. Exercise is huge though - especially when the dog is young - if you 'drain the energy', the dog will be much more calm and relaxed and happy to gnaw on a bone and nap. If they don't get enough exercise, they're more likely to act like hellions and bark and destroy stuff.

As others have said - having a puppy is definitely a time commitment and you will have your share of frustrations - that part is normal. You've gotta put in the 'work' to get a good dog out of it. But there are tons of rescue groups and shelters that will also have adult dogs who have a known personality already so that might be an option. At least you know what you're getting as far as energy level and habits go.

Dogs are amazing creatures - the best kind of pet you can have (sorry, cat people) but admittedly they also take more work. Although if you're getting a mini breed, probably not as much. Training is not that hard. The biggest thing is understanding the commitment to walks and doing the potty breaks - even when you're not feeling like it. Like when you're sick, first thing in the morning, when the weather is awful, when you get home at 3am from a night out - you have to take the dog out and make sure he's taken care of. As long as you're able to commit to that, you're golden. They're so much fun. The puppy stage can be a bit of mayhem at first but it all evens out. Nobody will ever be as unconditionally happy to see you as your dog and they are endlessly entertaining and fun.

My #1 bit of advice - research your breed and make sure it fits your lifestyle and know the potential health issues inherent in each breed. If you're getting a purebred, go to a reputable breeder. Don't go for the cheaper option when it comes to breeders - a bit of money saved upfront can sometimes turn out to be a lot of money spent in vet bills over the longrun. You want to get a healthy pup. Also let the breeder know what kind of 'temperament' you want (eg. outgoing and energetic vs quieter/lower-energy) - good breeders will match you up with the right pup.

The puppy stage does require a bit of a time investment, so if you're uncertain about that but are really sold on a particular breed, try looking for 'rescue groups' for that breed or check in with breeders to see if they have an adult dog available (most will at one point or another).

If you have any specific Qs, let me know. :)

no happy ending at all - every one dies and Cosette's dad dies ON HER WEDDING DAY. the MISERABLE is RIGHT! every anniversary, she'll be reminded of that.

B..b..but... they 'will live again in freedom in the Garden of the Lord. They will walk behind the ploughshare. They will put away the sword. The chain will be broken and all men will have their reward' ... Sounds like a good time to me. You're just not seeing it right. :p

And hey, at least Cosette gets her man in the end.

Hey Sprite, if you and Dancing Doll are going to have a pillow that degenerates into the two of you wrestling, can I sell tickets and popcorn? I promise to give the two of you 10% each of the net profits.

Leo was not impressed with this percentage payout either. Tsk tsk...




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Hehe ... all also very true. I never thought of using the whirl-n-twirl at poker. Wonder if it really works!

Oh, it does. Combine it with looking vaguely confused at the right moment and blatantly stammering for time when you've got a full house while swearing you've only played once or twice before.

A few possibilities:

1. She's bored.

2. She's rethinking the kind of hair conditioner she uses.

3. Con-artist move - she's making herself appear cute and helpless and childlike while asking for something she wants (usually from a guy) or trying to appear dumb while surreptitiously taking all your cash in a game of poker.


To me - 'whirling and twirling' lacks subtlety. If it's a matter of signalling genuine interest in a guy, touching the hair, running ones hands through it or tossing it over a shoulder are probably better indicators.

Bam! It's on! Eat my swan feathers, Blondie! lol


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