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Looking for a Mini-goldendoodle
Asked by N.N. from Chicago
on August 17, 2009
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Hi Moms, We just started our quest for the perfect family pet and have decided on the mini-goldendoodle. Does anyone know any respectable breeders of these dogs? I've ...
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- They really are too new a breed to have a rescue group yet. I take care of a really cute/good one I will ask my client where they got him and let you know. V.
- I agree with everything that Elizabeth said. Just to clarify, I'm not a breeder, never was and never will be. I am a dog lover and have done years of research for our ...
- Goldendoodles are very cute and fluffy. BUT a Goldendoodle is nothing else but a mix of a Golden and a Poodle and therefore totally overrated and overpriced and real b...
Need Recommendations for a Great Family Dog
Asked by R.C. from Minneapolis
on August 4, 2009
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I am finally starting to cave to the demands for a dog. We recently lost a baby at 14 weeks, so I think my husband is trying to heal by getting a dog. I want to try ...
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- I am sorry to hear about your loss. I worked at a doggy daycare and I have to say I recommend the golden retriever. They are great family dogs. One downfall is that...
- My beagle was the greatest family dog EVER. He did shed a lot (though nowhere near as much as my current dog), and he barked occasionally (but so do all dogs) and he ...
- We have a female lab and she is wonderful. We had her for about a year before my daughter was born. My 2 1/2 year old daughter is always playing and messing around w...
Need Help Choosing the Right Small Pet
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on August 2, 2009
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I need help choosing the right small pet for our family. I have a 6 yr old daughter and a 2 yr old son. My daughter really wants a pet. She is pretty responsible and ...
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- I have had many small animals and my vote would be gerbils or rats. Stay away from chinchillas for small children. They are very delicate creatures. The kids ac...
- Hi Mom, Gerbils, and hamsters , mice and rats etc Are fairly easy to maintain however they do bite occasionally, and have a tendency to reproduce. They need tigh...
- I know this sounds CRAZY, but we have two pet rats. Yes, rats. When our dog died last October, she was almost 16, the kids really wanted another pet. And my son is all...
A New Puppy and a 10-Month-old Baby?
Asked by H.W. from Chicago
on April 8, 2008
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My husband and I are considering adding a puppy to our family. (This puppy, a golden retriever, will be a family dog and he will begin training to be a hunting dog soo...
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- Hi H. W, My father got a puppy when I was your sons age. My father had no problems with the dog being around me or me playing with the dog. I think it is a great i...
- I think having animals is so wonderful but a lot of work. We have a dog and two kids under 5; and it is just hard to keep up with it all; the walking, washing, spendin...
- i would highly recommend waiting.
Nevermind! I'm So Sorry!
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on May 19, 2009
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Ugh... I have to edit my post now. First of all, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all the responses to my request. Unfortunately, I put this up prematurely. My husban...
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- How much are you selling it for?
- I am so happy that you are going to keep your pup and try to work things out! Just wanted to add some thoughts - for anyone looking for a companion animal - check out...
- hi saw your posting, where are you located? is the dog compeltely housebroken and is it a farely small dog we live in an apartment but my kids are dying to get a puppy?
Need Help for 9Yr Old Girl Soon to Be Grieving
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on July 13, 2008
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It is with great sadness that I type this. My cat of 13 years is dying and there is nothing I can do to help her. I know she will be happier when she passes, it is my ...
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- K., I am so sorry for you and your family - I know how difficult losing a pet can be. A book that I have seen highly recommended (but not actually read) is "When a...
- Hi K.... Sorry to hear that your kitty is not well. What I would do is get another kitty soon. Preferably before your kit no longer is with you. Thats what I woul...
- I just went through this same ordeal. My cat of 14 years died in April, just months after his brother (my other cat) died as well (both of kidney failure). In my case,...
New Dog
Asked by E.B. from Portland
on November 6, 2006
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OK Ladies,
Here is my delima....We just adopted a Lab who is 6 mos old. We already have a lab who will be 5 in January, and he is the best dog. My husband wanted ...
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- Hey E., I just posted about my doggie daycare dilmea but I think your "fido" could use some time at doggie day care...even if just for a 1/2 day. It would give him...
- Hi E., I love the fact I can respond to your 'dog' question because labs are my 'other' children.. I've got three children I've birthed and 3 hairy children I've t...
- Dogs are like kids and they have to be taught how to behave properly. There is no such thing as a "bad" puppy, dogs that grow up to be "bad" are that way because of t...
Siberian Cat Breed and Allergies
Asked by A.M. from Detroit
on March 10, 2009
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My family and I are looking into getting a pet cat, but we are allergic. I have done some research into the Siberian breed and may people say that people with allergi...
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- not sure about the siberians, the allergies are usually due to the dander and the undercoats of the cats. I do know that devon rex and cornish rex cats have no underc...
- Morning A., I just bought a Siberian cat for my mother a few months ago. She is also allergic to dogs and cats and was worried about getting an animal, but She absol...
- Hi A.--How have you been doing in your search for a cat? I am not familiar with the Siberian and fortunately, we are not allergic to most things. I'm not sure that w...
Puppy Is Chewing Electrical Cords
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on February 12, 2007
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Hi all,
We have a new black lab puppy. She is 5 months old and of course in the puppy chewing stage. So far she has bitten through the cord for my daughters new boo...
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- Hi L., I can speak from much experience with a trouble-making dog. We have two German Shepherds (Sydney, 10.5 and Raven, 7 y/o). Sydney was an angel. VERY smart,...
- L. - We have two 7-month old Rottweiler puppies who went through the same thing. The best thing we bought them were rawhide bones! It satisfies their craving to chew s...
- I agree with the bitter apple. We put that on EVERYTHING. I saw the comment about rawhide bones. They are good chew toys, unless you have carpet. Then the rawh...
Adding a Pet to the Family
Asked by A.T. from Norfolk
on January 21, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
My husband and I have been discussing adding a dog to our family. We are renting and are allowed one "small" dog. (25 lbs) We have a daughter who will ...
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- Hi A.! I have two children, 10 and 2. We got 3 beagles, (i know- what was I thinking!) a year before our youngest was born and haven't had any problems at all. They l...
- We had a Lhasa Apso and had to get rid of him when our son was born. They are NOT good with children.
- Hi A.! We have a yellow lab that we absolutely love! That breed won't meet your weight requirement (she's over 60 lbs.) but with proper and consistent training ear...
