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what type of dog?
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any recomendations on a type of dog that would be suitable for my elderly parents, they walk everyday, and need a pet that is loving and will provide some companionship. They dont have a big back yard and they grow a lot of their own vegetables, so one that is vegie friendly?? any suggestions??
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.got to agree, dachies are great little dogs- don't need tons of exercise, great guard dogs and love to cuddle up on your lap. A great rescue site is www.dogpages.org.uk.
I agree with the others ; a smaller, more mature and sedate dog might be best. If they do decide to adopt one from a rescue centre it's important that they walk the dog first to see how it behaves on the lead and to try to find out about its past history. If possible they should fence in their vegetable plot because a dog will urinate against any handy plants and shrubbery and a bitch will squat on the lawn , both of which will cause the plants and grass to turn yellow and die, apart from rendering the vegetables inedible. I know some organisations(eg RSPCA) also neuter pets prior to adoption and give the animal a preliminary injection against parvo virus etc. It's also worth bearing in mind that it may take up to three, four or even more visits to find just the right dog for them but I'm sure they will find one and I wish them well. Oh and a point about the age of the dog-the need for potentially expensive veterinary treatment increases the older it is.
I strongly agree that you get a rescue dog because most have came from an abuse or unwanted home. They have also been trained and just want a chance. i think this is the perfect chance to give a dog a home.
I work in a rescue centre in Merseyside which has a lot of older dogs which have passed maturity and need homes. All types of dogs; small terriers, GSD, Staffs, collies, springer spanials, etc...