HELP ME !

[old bugg 0]

is it wise to get a border terrer for a first dog for the family.

and for when i go shooting rabbits and ferreting

ive got a 5 year old and a 9 mouth old, both boys and a misses that hates dogs.

her sister has 3 b*stard stafs.

i would like a border to join me on my runs every other day and my weekends killing rabbits for me and the ferrets to eat.????

[turbotyke 62]

is it wise to get a border terrer for a first dog for the family.

and for when i go shooting rabbits and ferreting

ive got a 5 year old and a 9 mouth old, both boys and a misses that hates dogs.

her sister has 3 b*stard stafs.

i would like a border to join me on my runs every other day and my weekends killing rabbits for me and the ferrets to eat.????

 

lurchers are the best dogs round kids iv got a 17 month girl and a 5 month boy the lurchers are brill round the kids just my opinion atb jenna

[waidmann 105]

i have never had trouble with my terriers around kids( bring them both up properly and respecting each other and its fine).

 

depending on how far you run really( a leggy border when of an age suitable) WOULD PROBABLY run most of us into the ground

 

as above a lurcher from good stock would do the job too,just a bit quicker

good luck whatever dog you choose

 

p.s. edited to say whichever dog it should be you have to watch them around kids. i would go for a pup.

Edited February 8, 2010 by waidmann

[skellyb 8]

If you are at work during the day and have a misses at home with 2 kids that hates dogs, then don't bother.

You will end up getting rid of the dog.

[rickyspringer 15]

I personally think a Border is a great ideal companio for yourself, I think they are a very well rounded terrier & blend well into the family. My brother has one & also has his son coming at the end of the month.

 

Boundaries are the key when having children & dogs, lots of formal socialization, training around food & toys to stop possessiveness,and the main one is teaching the kids how to behave as they are worse than a pup or dog

[Annmarie09 5]

Why would you think about getting a family dog if your missus hates them? It will all end in tears. Don't get a dog unless everyone in the house wants one.

[freem 25]

If you are at work during the day and have a misses at home with 2 kids that hates dogs, then don't bother.

You will end up getting rid of the dog.

 

kennel one or the other in the garden lol

[old bugg 0]

thanks for the advice every one

[the fezz 44]

I personally think a Border is a great ideal companio for yourself, I think they are a very well rounded terrier & blend well into the family. My brother has one & also has his son coming at the end of the month.

 

Boundaries are the key when having children & dogs, lots of formal socialization, training around food & toys to stop possessiveness,and the main one is teaching the kids how to behave as they are worse than a pup or dog

 

good advice mate , i own a border and found her to be a great wee dog , good companion for you and a handy moocher .

 

i would be lost without mine ,she marked true from 8month will work any cover and she is a good dog round my youngster,who was 2 when i first brought her home .