Picking Pets

[paddywak]

As a follow up to hanhols' post, how and why do we pick our pets? As i said in the post Che picked me and Max, apart from being the only boy in the litter was a totally outstanding ball of fluff.So guys and gals just what tipped the scales in favour of your special friend?

[bensmum]

I think you answered your own question paddywak - they pick us. That's certainly been true of the cats and dog that I have had .

[leelapops]

paddy, my partner wanted to get me a dog for my birthday, I told him I was glad he hadn't surprised me with one, and that we had to think long and hard. So we did. But then I fell in love with the first dog I saw! I held Jack in my arms (he was huge! See hanhol's post), and he was so furry and lovable, and I just wanted to take him home. I had done some research on Collies, and felt we could give him what he needed. To be honest, we could do better :( He gets a good walk daily, and lots of stimulation, and is fed well and very much loved. And now I am driving we can go further afield and explore new places, which means even more stimulation, and some very sandy paws! So we do our best, at the moment.
I love Collies, and I love Jack, but they need masses of dedication, and if I get another dog I would perhaps think about the breed more carefully.
He was my first, though, and he is a joy. X

[paddywak]

Glad you've discovered the joys of owning a dog leelapops. lots of time and patience needed, some expense and sometimes some heart ache, buts lots of love affection and good times as well

[jules77]

For me, although they are firstly pets, my hobby is showing and I look for a 'sweet' expression, good bone, and their overall comformation.

Cant believe Tedward is twelve months old this week, doesnt seem five minutes since I bought him home. As he 'clambered' onto my lap last night for a cuddle, and lay in my arms like a baby, I thought he is still a ball of fluff, just a very big one!!