I forgot to say: I can vouch for Westies. We had 2 of them in the happy days of our marriage. They are very sweet, stubborn, cute dogs. So lovable. Have you looked at petfinder.com? They list a lot of shelter and rescue dogs and have most or all of the breeds on there too and you can search for whatever breed you're interested in, and by age, and size, and good with kids and stuff like that. That's how I found our current mutt (schnauzer/lab). Karen
Sorry to butt in but Karen please tellme more about this cross
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(schnauzer/lab).
I told NC that I have always been a lab person but if I have another dog I am tempted by schnauzers-so that cross sounds ideal altho I am finding it hard to visualise.
I have been looking at the animals up for adoption by the Neuse River Animal Rescue (they also list on petfinder.com, Karen) -- so far I haven't seen any dogs that I feel I is grabbing me. I'll know the right one when I see them.
My problem is that I really, really want to see the dam and sire for whichever dog I settle upon -- and too many of the rescues don't even know who the sire is or even the dam, let alone be able to let me visit with them. I've adopted in the past, and they do make great pets too, but I also know it's a crap-shoot for whether they might have some congenital problem. And while I'm not ruling out a rescue, I am not going to pretend that I don't want a purebred. Purebreds need good homes too.
I tend to take your view on xW. I really want to believe that she was not cheating on me even before our children were ever born. Part of me needs for that to be true. I also know that xW was likely being chased by OM for a long time. She has admitted as such. I think he had been flirting with my xW ever since they've known each other -- which has been about 11 years now. I think they had a relationship that she might have tried to convince herself was totally innocent -- but he has been "investing" in my W all these years hoping for a payoff. xW admitted that he had been pursuing her. And when xW decided she wanted to jettison me from my own family, she decided to let the slime bag catch her.
So I want to believe that at least up until the Fall of 2006, when xW decided to bring the evil MIL into our home to begin to oust me from it, xW and OM were not having an A, at least not full-blown, perhaps borderline EA.
But by the same token their R, for two such co-workers, was certainly improper and highly unethical.
And yes, it is wise not to dwell on such things. It is just a bit more difficult to take when your own children are saying these things, and that is in the midst of talking effervescently positive about "Mr. OM".
I love my dog, naej, I had heard wonderful things about Schnauzers and Labs and so I thought a mix sounded great, and after my Westies didn't want to replace them by getting another Westie. My dog is half black Lab though and I think many of those are hunting dogs from what I understand. He is very hyper and needs lots of exercise. We give him lots of walks and I take him jogging whenever I get the chance. I'd recommend black Labs only if you're very active. But he is a very sweet dog! I've been told golden Labs are much calmer, and esp. English labs though. Karen
nc~ hope you are doing ok today. Have you made a decision about the dog?
Not yet, Irish. I talked to a breeder of Golden Retrievers and came to the semi-conclusion that that breed might be unhappy living in an apartment, even if I exercise the dog regularly. Maybe some day in the not too distant future when I can afford a house with a large yard to buy or lease.
So I am pretty much back to looking at Westies. I have been in email conversations with one breeder who is an officer in the area breed club.
I'm also giving some thought to Welsh Corgies too.
All in all, I'm still looking, making inquiries and seeking referrals.
