Dog

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

29 minutes ago, Harold said:

How ? Serious question.

Spending time with it and training. 

[Bastion 3,518]

1 hour ago, Mr Magnificent said:

Ok we have decided we are going to get a dog. We have the time now and even after Covid the Mrs is only in the office 4 days a week and can come home at lunch time. 

We are both going to each make a list of 6 choices and compare then see if we agree on any then take it from there.

Beagle, mongrel, English Pointer, Coonhound are on my short list. Two more to add. 

I have concerns about a Beagle barking but Mrs seems to think she can get that under control. 

 

 

What are the wife's choices?

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

24 minutes ago, Bastion said:

What are the wife's choices?

I do not have this information as yet. 

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

1 hour ago, Mr Magnificent said:

Ok we have decided we are going to get a dog. We have the time now and even after Covid the Mrs is only in the office 4 days a week and can come home at lunch time. 

We are both going to each make a list of 6 choices and compare then see if we agree on any then take it from there.

Beagle, mongrel, English Pointer, Coonhound are on my short list. Two more to add. 

I have concerns about a Beagle barking but Mrs seems to think she can get that under control. 

 

 

I am adding Labrador and Visla to my list. So there are my 6. 

[Bastion 3,518]

3 minutes ago, Mr Magnificent said:

I am adding Labrador and Visla to my list. So there are my 6. 

Labs are cracking dogs, great with kids too.

 

 

 

 

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

19 minutes ago, Bastion said:

Labs are cracking dogs, great with kids too.

 

 

 

 

My favourite dog.

My Dad had one. So switched on. Patience of a Saint too! I have seen it surrounded by Grandkids all wanting to play and it took it all in its stride. Expensive as fuck in lock down though. 

[Harold 7,247]

2 minutes ago, Mr Magnificent said:

Expensive as fuck in lock down though. 

I've no doubt you'd get one at a re-homing centre mate. Our last dog Jack, a cross collie/Lab, was a brilliant mut....so intelligent, obedient & tbh the best we've had (apart from out big sable alsation Prince). We got him from Dogs Trust when he was four and had him till he was 13.

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

33 minutes ago, Harold said:

I've no doubt you'd get one at a re-homing centre mate. Our last dog Jack, a cross collie/Lab, was a brilliant mut....so intelligent, obedient & tbh the best we've had (apart from out big sable alsation Prince). We got him from Dogs Trust when he was four and had him till he was 13.

Even the dogs homes are inundated.

It seems everyone wants a mutt. Fuck all else to do.

I have no problem at all dropping a rescue centre a few hundred quid for the right dog mate. 

[Harold 7,247]

35 minutes ago, Mr Magnificent said:

Even the dogs homes are inundated.

It seems everyone wants a mutt. Fuck all else to do.

Don't like that if they're only doing it due to lockdown. That should not, imo, be a consideration.

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

2 hours ago, Bastion said:

Labs are cracking dogs, great with kids too.

 

 

 

 

Just been researching. There are plenty of Lab rescue centres about and lots re-home young dogs. None are taking applications due to The China Virus! Might hang fire and see if I can get on a list. 

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

Joined a few Facebook groups for Labrador rescue and rehoming.

All slow with Covid but I can register an interest. 🐕🐕🐕

[Bastion 3,518]

Just now, Mr Magnificent said:

Joined a few Facebook groups for Labrador rescue and rehoming.

All slow with Covid but I can register an interest. 🐕🐕🐕

You'd be better getting a Lab matie, You couldn't even be arsed finding out how to spell Vizsla....

.🤣

[UNIQUE 1,387]

i like labs but i like golden retrievers more if im honest. very similar dogs

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

Just now, UNIQUE said:

i like labs but i like golden retrievers more if im honest. very similar dogs

Yes mate both super smart.

Let's see what list the Mrs comes up with? I reckon Beagle will be on both. 

[UNIQUE 1,387]

1 minute ago, Mr Magnificent said:

Yes mate both super smart.

Let's see what list the Mrs comes up with? I reckon Beagle will be on both. 

my son wants a beagle. 

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

Just now, UNIQUE said:

my son wants a beagle. 

Handsome things, but I am concerned about yap yap yap. 

[UNIQUE 1,387]

1 minute ago, Mr Magnificent said:

Handsome things, but I am concerned about yap yap yap. 

thats why we said no way 🤣

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

I like English Pointers but not sure if we will have time to exercise it sufficiently. 

[UNIQUE 1,387]

would love to have 2 of these. beast of a dog. look at the dog at the start of the vid he is stunning 

 

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

Size of the bollocks on it.😂😂😂

That thing would fight a lion!

[UNIQUE 1,387]

1 minute ago, Mr Magnificent said:

Size of the bollocks on it.😂😂😂

That thing would fight a lion!

they do 🤣

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

Just been speaking to a nice lady from Pointer rescue shelter in Dorset. 

She said they don't get too many Pointers need rehoming in UK but they do get a lot of nice young ones in from the continent. Place like Greece, Hungary and Romania who go on to make fabulous pets here. So, I gave her a few details and we will take it from there. I told her there was no rush as we hoped to go to US in July Covid permitting. 

They interview you and inspect your home and garden prior to letting dogs go. They are innoculated, microchipped and given once over health wise. If it all works out they ask for a £400 donation which seems very fair considering new pups are £2500!

[Harold 7,247]

11 minutes ago, Mr Magnificent said:

Just been speaking to a nice lady from Pointer rescue shelter in Dorset. 

She said they don't get too many Pointers need rehoming in UK but they do get a lot of nice young ones in from the continent. Place like Greece, Hungary and Romania who go on to make fabulous pets here. So, I gave her a few details and we will take it from there. I told her there was no rush as we hoped to go to US in July Covid permitting. 

They interview you and inspect your home and garden prior to letting dogs go. They are innoculated, microchipped and given once over health wise. If it all works out they ask for a £400 donation which seems very fair considering new pups are £2500!

tbh, I think you'll end up getting parrot, perhaps a Norwegian Blue.

[Bastion 3,518]

Just now, Harold said:

tbh, I think you'll end up getting parrot, perhaps a Norwegian Blue.

Not a chance will bring a more articulate being into his house......

[Mr Magnificent 3,084]

7 minutes ago, Harold said:

tbh, I think you'll end up getting parrot, perhaps a Norwegian Blue.

tbh, I think I'll end getting a parrot.