So my interest in getting a pooch has been rekindled, so I have been thinking about what kind of dog might be a good fit. A friend of a friend runs this site, and the friend suggested one of these would be cool. I guess they are well-tempered, are not aggressive, don't bark, don't shed too much, and as long as you exercise them plenty, are well-suited to hanging out all day without going stir crazy. I am sure they probably eat a ton and it would probably be like cleaning up after a horse when you walk them, but I think it might be fun to have a dog that's bigger than me.
On the other hand, I am always tempted just to go down to the pound and pick up a good ol'fashioned mutt. Decisions, decisions.
On the home front, I spent all day Saturday finishing up the flooring search. Looks like I will be installing it myself (cost-driven), and am down to a handful of options. Just have to get a couple of second opinions. I also went bed shopping, and discovered that it would be real easy to spend as much on a bed as you might on a car. Of course you do spend a third of your life in it. Or in my case, about a quarter.
Just finished putting new tires on the old mountain bike. Had a blowout saturday, ripped the sidewall and the tire went flat within two revolutions. Pretty interesting when you are clipped in. No mountain lions though. And the five mile hike back to the truck wasn't bad. (Downhill)
This weekend I might try to hike to the top of Mt. Rose, before the snow starts flying again. Hope to post some pics, so check back.
Until next time. (Hopefully won't be another 3/4 of a year until the next one.)
7 comments:
The advice of a long time dog owner (myself) is to seek a animal much smaller than yourself. It's much easier to transport them, find friends who will do the same, or look after their needs if need be. There will be many occassions when you might take your dog along, but given the weather and many other conditions you'd want to let it ride along side you inside your vehicle. A huge dog just doesn't work out that well. I personnally think a dog about Shelby's size if perfect, no matter what the breed.
A Great Dane would be awesome. Lando says get ready to lose your couch though. His family had them growing up, and every one of them claimed the couch as their own. But those dogs are awesome, especially if you don't get their ears fixed and they are all floppy.
Also, Lando says Akitas are great camping dogs if that is what you are looking for. Except for the shedding.
I'll just get a trailer to tow behind my truck, like those old circus cars with the bars in the sides.
And a whole separate couch, just for the dog, but with the other furniture, not off by itself.
Really though I am just in the "thinking about it" stage. If i get serious I will go see the gal that has the website, and check it out a bit further...
that's exciting.. and i'll be around for those times when you don't want to take the pooch when you go out of town.. the flooring too.. i'll be available to take care of that too.. hehe..
and i think the circus trailer is a good idea.
Ready for that RESPONSIBILITY ????
You do have a perfect place for a dog run.....
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