promise5 17 #1 February 8, 2016 If anyone remembers I let my Roxy(English bulldog) a couple months ago. I've been thinking about getting another dog but I'm kinda stuck. I love English bully's and loved my Roxy. But, every time I've looked at a puppy I just feel like I'm trying to find my Roxy again. If the makes sense at all. I'm now thinking of maybe going with a completely different breed of dog. Has anyone else dealt with this?No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #2 February 8, 2016 promise5 If anyone remembers I let my Roxy(English bulldog) a couple months ago. I've been thinking about getting another dog but I'm kinda stuck. I love English bully's and loved my Roxy. But, every time I've looked at a puppy I just feel like I'm trying to find my Roxy again. If the makes sense at all. I'm now thinking of maybe going with a completely different breed of dog. Has anyone else dealt with this? Husky a are awesome dogs and they are Alaskan after all.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,537 #3 February 8, 2016 turtlespeed Husky a are awesome dogs and they are Alaskan after all. Agreed. Any one of these would be suitable for the location: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/sleddogs.htm"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 February 8, 2016 promise5 If anyone remembers I let my Roxy(English bulldog) a couple months ago. I've been thinking about getting another dog but I'm kinda stuck. I love English bully's and loved my Roxy. But, every time I've looked at a puppy I just feel like I'm trying to find my Roxy again. If the makes sense at all. I'm now thinking of maybe going with a completely different breed of dog. Has anyone else dealt with this? You live in the far north.. get a Malamute.... the bigger the better... and get a sled... to exercise the dog.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 February 8, 2016 There is only one responsible breed; RESCUE.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #6 February 8, 2016 quadeThere is only one responsible breed; RESCUE. Yup.... http://www.wamal.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #7 February 8, 2016 Every breed or species will have some similar quirks alongside the individual's unique personality. That's probably where that feeling is coming from -- you see behaviors in the puppies that remind you of your dog, because you're seeing traits common to the breed. If you get another puppy of that breed, they will have their own unique personality. It's up to you whether you can deal with that or not. If you go with a different breed, you're going to have to re-learn that breed's dialect of mannerisms and body language. That might also be stressful. Either way, you get a fluffy puppy. I'm sure you can deal with it. And if you're shopping around for breeds, Bruce over at the Broomfield airport has a long haired German Shepherd that is quite possibly the coolest dog I've ever met.I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #8 February 9, 2016 quadeThere is only one responsible breed; RESCUE. +1000 https://youtu.be/aCv10_WvGxo Edit to add: 5, I'm sorry to hear about Roxy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlanS 1 #9 February 9, 2016 quadeThere is only one responsible breed; RESCUE. +10,000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #10 February 9, 2016 I can completely relate as we had to put my girl down over the summer as well... We went a completely different route and although she is a handful (due mostly to the challenges of her history and her lack of confidence) our pitbull rescue is a as completely different then my previous dog and at the same time is a great addition to our family dynamic. She has been and will likely be a lot of work to get her where she is able to be out and about without it being a challenge but she is a great girl with a lot of personality.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #11 February 9, 2016 That is a great looking dog. We had a pit bull that we had to put to sleep about a year ago. He was a handful to say the least, but he was also a great dog. We still miss him. Good luck. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raftman 12 #12 February 9, 2016 Rescue for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #13 February 16, 2016 turtlespeed ***If anyone remembers I let my Roxy(English bulldog) a couple months ago. I've been thinking about getting another dog but I'm kinda stuck. I love English bully's and loved my Roxy. But, every time I've looked at a puppy I just feel like I'm trying to find my Roxy again. If the makes sense at all. I'm now thinking of maybe going with a completely different breed of dog. Has anyone else dealt with this? Husky a are awesome dogs and they are Alaskan after all.Depends on the husky ;-) Alaskan Huskies are actually specially bred mutts. Siberian Husky and hound/lab/border collie and are not a recognized breed. Siberian Huskies are from Siberia. Neither of these are for the faint of heart, they require an incredible amount of training and exercise. Currently owned by two full bred Siberians and am actually racing them She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #14 February 16, 2016 If you do not want to rescue from a shelter there are other rescue options. Do some research, if you find a breed that interests you reach out to a breed specific rescue. The amount of dogs that end up there along with the shelter is insane. But regardless where you go, educate yourself on various breeds and the behaviors. Most of the dogs end up in rescue because people do not bother to read up on the dog, mixes count too! They can be a crap shoot of which traits they possess from the mix, however if you understand what is possible you will be prepared for what they bring to the table. Siberians work for me as I know the amount of training and exercise they need to keep them from becoming but heads. LOL. Everyone has the breed that is right for them, and at no point should you ever feel you are replacing your previous dog by getting the same breed. Each and every dog has a personality of its own.She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillson 0 #15 February 16, 2016 Amazon ***If anyone remembers I let my Roxy(English bulldog) a couple months ago. I've been thinking about getting another dog but I'm kinda stuck. I love English bully's and loved my Roxy. But, every time I've looked at a puppy I just feel like I'm trying to find my Roxy again. If the makes sense at all. I'm now thinking of maybe going with a completely different breed of dog. Has anyone else dealt with this? You live in the far north.. get a Malamute.... the bigger the better... and get a sled... to exercise the dog....Saw a lady at the dog park with a 9 month Malamute "puppy." It was the size of a small horse, ate 10 cups of food a day and shit like an elephant. Gorgeous dog...but very spendy. Gotta have a wheelbarrow instead of the handy poo bag for the walkies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #16 February 16, 2016 hillson ******If anyone remembers I let my Roxy(English bulldog) a couple months ago. I've been thinking about getting another dog but I'm kinda stuck. I love English bully's and loved my Roxy. But, every time I've looked at a puppy I just feel like I'm trying to find my Roxy again. If the makes sense at all. I'm now thinking of maybe going with a completely different breed of dog. Has anyone else dealt with this? You live in the far north.. get a Malamute.... the bigger the better... and get a sled... to exercise the dog....Saw a lady at the dog park with a 9 month Malamute "puppy." It was the size of a small horse, ate 10 cups of food a day and shit like an elephant. Gorgeous dog...but very spendy. Gotta have a wheelbarrow instead of the handy poo bag for the walkies... Yup Serious Dog Logs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD64 1 #17 February 17, 2016 Amazon *********If anyone remembers I let my Roxy(English bulldog) a couple months ago. I've been thinking about getting another dog but I'm kinda stuck. I love English bully's and loved my Roxy. But, every time I've looked at a puppy I just feel like I'm trying to find my Roxy again. If the makes sense at all. I'm now thinking of maybe going with a completely different breed of dog. Has anyone else dealt with this? You live in the far north.. get a Malamute.... the bigger the better... and get a sled... to exercise the dog....Saw a lady at the dog park with a 9 month Malamute "puppy." It was the size of a small horse, ate 10 cups of food a day and shit like an elephant. Gorgeous dog...but very spendy. Gotta have a wheelbarrow instead of the handy poo bag for the walkies... Yup Serious Dog Logs Speaking of Malamutes.......the most bad-ass DZ dog fight I ever saw was between a very large and nasty Shepard (pissed on rigs, owner was fucked, and scared some people with his dog). In the other corner, an Alaskan Malamute very large, with a "neutral" personality, and not a rig pisser. The DZ was not big enough for these two males and when they met up one day OMG!! Hair, blood, droll, flying everywhere. The speed and power of their biting jaws incredible. When the Malamute got the advantage and was killing the Shepard , his owner jumped in and promptly got chomped on by both dogs as they were trying to kill each other, with dust flying, barking, yelling.......then the Malamute owner jumped in and got his fingers, hands, arms tore up as well. Two 150 pounds dogs in a death match. The Malamute got the Shepard's front leg joint and crunched it and then grabbed Shepard by the neck.....owners got them separated before lights out. After that we had to physically take a firearm away from a dog owner. The Shepard walked with a permanent limp and a continued bad attitude. I suppose moral of the story? Probably shouldn't have dog that out weighs you. UNLESS you are a hellofva trainer or are in a position to spend big bucks on having your dog trained. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #18 February 17, 2016 And, here I thought the moral was keep your damned dogs away from the packing area.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD64 1 #19 February 17, 2016 oldwomanc6 And, here I thought the moral was keep your damned dogs away from the packing area. Yes Lisa.........but that makes way too much sense Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #20 February 17, 2016 GD64 ***And, here I thought the moral was keep your damned dogs away from the packing area. Yes Lisa.........but that makes way too much senseHave control of your dog at all times.No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #21 February 17, 2016 promise5 ******And, here I thought the moral was keep your damned dogs away from the packing area. Yes Lisa.........but that makes way too much senseHave control of your dog at all times. Is that an innuendo of some sort?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #22 February 17, 2016 ????No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #23 February 17, 2016 GD64 ***And, here I thought the moral was keep your damned dogs away from the packing area. Yes Lisa.........but that makes way too much senseWith some dogs spaying or neutering their owners would be a better option Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #24 February 17, 2016 Get a Chiweenie :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD64 1 #25 February 17, 2016 Amazon ******And, here I thought the moral was keep your damned dogs away from the packing area. Yes Lisa.........but that makes way too much senseWith some dogs spaying or neutering their owners would be a better option Good point Amazon. Also,if dog owners can't train their four-legged friends with all the information that's available, perhaps its not suited to their lifestyle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
