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We Want to Get the Kids a Puppy for Christmas!!!!
All 3 of these dogs are almost no shed, non-allergenic.....but do require grooming. I've been doing our dog- much to his delight! ...
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- Ok, owning a pet, as I'm sure you know, is a full time job, just like being a parent! One thing I think you need to think about is the fact that you will never be able...
- Honestly my two mutts are the best dogs I've ever had. We do have a purebred sheltie and he is hyper and has long hair. he looked rather funny this summer when I shave...
- I agree with Debi! Adopt a pet. Puppies sound great but they have sharp little teeth and require training. If you are set on a certain breed check with their breed ...
Is a Dyson Vacuum Worth It, Anyone Have One?
Read all 13 responses: "We have a 98 lb Golden Retriever and the dog hair is ... There is even a wet one that will mop your non carpeted floors and one for ... the standard one as well and they both have dogs(with lots of shedding hair) ...
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- I have the basic yellow Dyson. I LOVE IT! I got mine and then my sister-in-law borrowed it to clean her "already clean" carpets. She was amazed at how much dirt it pic...
- I have used Dysons many times before and I am NOT impressed. My Eureka Boss Smart-Vac does a MUCH better job at a fraction of the price.
- I have the Dyson Animal one and it is the best investment I have ever made in a vacuum! I have a collie, german shepherd and used to have a golden too, plus 3 kids. ...
The Perfect Pet
People can still be allergic to 'hypoallergenic' dogs. Even if a dog doesn't shed hair, it's still shedding skin and a lot of people are allergic to the ...
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- Have you tried a hamster, lizard, or a bird. We had a bird that would come sit on us and let us pet him. He was a great pet. Just a few suggestions for ya. Take care a...
- i would suggest you get a frog or a salamander. A lizard or a turtle would be good, but they can pose a salmanilla risk. Also they are quite expensive and need a lot...
- If your allergies are mild, you may be able to get away with a pet that is less likely to cause a reaction. A single-coated dog will be less likely to cause an allergi...
Help! My Dog Is Shedding Uncontrolably
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on December 13, 2008
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I have a 12yr old black lab mix who is shedding terribly. I vaccuum every day and come home from work to find piles of hair in places that he has been laying. I can't ...
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- I don't know a grommer in your area, but when you find one, get your dog ferminated. That is what our groomer does for our husky/shep. mix. They wash witha special sha...
- Have you talked to your vet about the dog food you feed him? Our dog's coat is amazing and is attributed to the food we give her - which is Nutro. There is also a go...
- You can check out your local Petsmart. I take my dog there, but recently he has been shedding so much I had fur tumbleweeds in my house. They have a package that is c...
Dog Hair
Asked by A. from Dallas
on August 24, 2006
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Hi everybody! Got a quick question....we recently adopted a yellow lab mix dog....and I had no idea (my own stupidity I guess) that these type dogs shed so bad. I ha...
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- We have two big yellow labs and hair everywhere. We've always had labs, and they are so great, but they do shed like crazy. We have twin 17 mo. olds and I have finally...
- My lab/border collie mix sheds like crazy. We shave her down about every 2-3 months and I vacuum a lot (attachments are wonderful for furniture.) I have heard that a l...
- I have two dogs and they shed like crazy... The dog hair is a never ending battle in out house. As far as the couchs and chairs are concerned, we got leather, but they...
Could I Be Allergic to My Dog?
Asked by K.O. from Wichita
on February 19, 2009
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Please help me ladies! I have battled hives on and off. Last spring was the first episode and I think it was caused by stress. I took Zyrtec and although it basical...
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- Unfortunately, you could be allergic to the dog. Sounds likely, actually, if the itchiness began within a month of the dog arriving. Lots of people have allergies to...
- Dear K., This sounds familiar my husband had the same skin issue. We traced it back to dryer sheets. He purchased generic dryer sheets and broke out in hives and a...
- Yes it could be very possible. I got a new dog recently and quickly found out I'm allergic to him, I break out on my wrists and neck. I refuse to get rid of him, ...
Attempt to Adopt a Small Dog
Asked by J.G. from Knoxville
on November 6, 2007
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After studying many breeds of dogs and comparing their temperments / personalities / grooming needs / etc., we decided a small, non-shedding dog would best suit our fa...
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- We just got a Bishone Frise. He is about 16 weeks old now and is GREAT with our 4 children ranging from 3 years to 9 years! I reccommend this breed if you are going to...
- You might want to try looking into a medium sized dog. There are a lot of reasons why small dogs arent adopted to families with small children. And biting isnt the onl...
- I used to work in rescue with pugs and we were very cautious adopting them out. I have a maltese and first off there is shedding to her not near as bad as a pug but t...
Getting a Dog for the First Time
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on June 16, 2008
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We're planning on getting a dog for our kids soon. They've never had a pet (they're 6 and 3) so I think it's time because they've been really interested lately in dog...
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- We used Petfinder.com to find our dog, and we have been COMPLETELY happy with him since. We got ours from the SPCA of North Texas. I would just advise you to visi...
- Hi E.- I am a pet owner and pet-sitter by occupation so I'm basically around dogs all the time. Here is my two cents on the matter. I agree with the posts that say ...
- We love our female chocolate lab which we got from an independant breeder. We got her 3 years ago when she was a puppy and worked hard at training her. We have a 12m...
What Kind of Dog Does Your Family Have?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on March 31, 2009
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We are in the market to get a puppy! We aren't too breed specific and think a med-large dog is best due to our almost three year olds roughness. What kind of dog do yo...
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- When my children were firstborn and just little we had a German Shepher/Boxer mix and he was fantastic. He was so even tempered. The kids could bite him, pull his ta...
- my family of 6 kids has a boxer. we have had her for 3 years, she was a puppy when we got her. Boxerrs arereally great family dogs. very loyal, active, like lots of...
- I see that you have tons of responses to your question, but I had to add one. We have 2 Basset hounds. They are the nicest dogs. Our 2 year old daughter just adores...
Dog, Allergies & Looking for a Breeder.
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on May 21, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone with allergies has a "hypo-allergenic" dog. We have been considering a Soft Coated Wheaton terrier for a few years, mostly because they have...
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- My husband also has a lot of allergies, mainly to cats. However, we were also afraid of bringing a dog into the house, fall in love with it, only to have to give it a...
- you can check out minuature schnauzers. They don't shed, but they are yappers... especially if you have 2 of them. I'd also stay away from Pet stores and go with som...
- L.. Looking for 'hair' vs. 'fur' is wise. Spend some time at the breeder's to make sure you are ok. Why a Wheaton? Are you a strong 'pack leader'? Terriers are fun...
