Dogs

morpheus2 · Post by **morpheus2** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 2:14 am

Show me your dogs please, this is Rocky right now.
He's an american bulldog staff cross

This is him earlier with his gf Miley.
She's a shar pei staff cross.

The other day up Weets Hill -

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 2:59 am

Hands down that's the best living room I've seen on this forum. I love dogs more than some people could ever understand and I value the worst dog over the best human being, but Christ almighty that's some impressive memorabilia you have there and I'd kick your mutt in the head to own it.

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:14 am

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This is Ron. Sadly we had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy on Thursday after nearly 11 years of him enriching our lives. He has left a huge hole in our family and we miss him so badly.

Burt · Post by **Burt** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:40 am

Here's Mischa, getting on a bit at 13

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Mildred · Post by **Mildred** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 7:21 am

Here’s mine

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 7:23 am

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:14 am
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This is Ron. Sadly we had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy on Thursday after nearly 11 years of him enriching our lives. He has left a huge hole in our family and we miss him so badly.

Heart wrenching losing a good dog/animal that's given pleasure to you.

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 7:31 am

This is our Cane Corso, Havane, she's 8 and a half. A lovely temperament, very well behaved and great with people. We love her so much.

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Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 7:40 am

Dogs are the best

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:11 am

How do you post pics?

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:14 am

Lola, she is a sproodle, she will be 2 in November.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:15 am

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This is Jess (Salt and Pepper) and Millie (Black and White) our miniature schnauzers.

Jess getting on a bit now at 13 but still full of beans!

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:18 am

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Missy and Jackmaster Flash.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:19 am

BenWickes wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:11 am
How do you post pics?

Not sure on desktop but in mobile below where you write your post there is an 'attachments tab' upload it there then click 'place inline'

enduroclaret · Post by **enduroclaret** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:26 am

........and the winner is....

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Just joking!

Bertiebeehead · Post by **Bertiebeehead** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:28 am

I hate dogs and most of their owners.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:31 am

so sorry Herts - Ron looks a cracker!
they leave a big hole that’s unfillable
...but what memories!

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:40 am

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Sending our condolences Herts. This is Buddy. Passed away in May 2018. Never a day goes by we don't miss him. Quite simply a unique dog and such a gentle soul.
It does indeed leave a massive hole. We still haven't got over him passing two years on but as said above. The memories, well there's so many to cherish.

ReddishClaret · Post by **ReddishClaret** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:46 am

Recently had to have Bruce put to sleep. But a fortnight today we are getting a Mastador! Italian mastiff x Labrador

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:01 am

BenWickes wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:40 am
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Sending our condolences Herts. This is Buddy. Passed away in May 2018. Never a day goes by we don't miss him. Quite simply a unique dog and such a gentle soul.
It does indeed leave a massive hole. We still haven't got over him passing two years on but as said above. The memories, well there's so many to cherish.

Mine died in my arms last summer - heart breaking. We are now ready for another but hell the prices have gone silly since lockdown!

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:01 am

We had to let Sasha go 2 months ago, aged 16.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:09 am

We love dogs,these are our to Hobo & Scally....sadly Scally is very unwell with Cushings disease,the wife is heartbroken that we are going to lose him.....mans best friend.....that statement couldn't be more true,a dog will never let you down.

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Fazz · Post by **Fazz** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:10 am

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Stockbrokerbelt · Post by **Stockbrokerbelt** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:14 am

Crum, Fin & Raffi.

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:18 am

DCWat wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:01 am
Mine died in my arms last summer - heart breaking. We are now ready for another but hell the prices have gone silly since lockdown!

Certainly is heartbreaking. After Buddy passed my wife wanted another. We still had those two further up. So she sent me off to Wales to pick up a Jack Russell rescue. When I got there it turned out the Jack Russell was a Miniature German Shepherd. Still about 8 times bigger than I expected.
There's a lesson here. Don't rely on pictures on the internet when choosing a dog. Doggy may turn out not to be as small as you think.

We've since re-homed him as he didn't get on with Jacky.

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:02 am

This is my lovely Lexie. She's a Working Cocker, aged 10.

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LlandennyClaret · Post by **LlandennyClaret** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:14 am

Say hello to Marni. Her first birthday yesterday.

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Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:32 am

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FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:34 am

claretandy wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:01 am
We had to let Sasha go 2 months ago, aged 16.

16 is a good age.

We had our dog Brandy from when I was 3, to when I was 19 so also aged 16.. I came home from college and my mum was sobbing and asked, "Notice anything missing?" It's never nice, especially when you've grown up with them.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:08 pm

DCWat wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:01 am
Mine died in my arms last summer - heart breaking. We are now ready for another but hell the prices have gone silly since lockdown!

Do you have to pay for a dog at a rescue centre?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:09 pm

DCWat wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:52 am
Assume you have six dogs, four cats and a gerbil?

And 3 fish.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:18 pm

FactualFrank wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:08 pm
Do you have to pay for a dog at a rescue centre?

There’s a donation type payment of between £100 to £300 from what I’ve seen. I may consider a rescue as well at some point but they’re predominantly breeds that we don’t want.

Currently, the bred we want is being quoted at 2.5k to 3.5k which considering they were under a grand pre lockdown, I’m not prepared to line the pockets of people out to line their own pockets.

I’m on a waiting list with a breeder who won’t be breeding her dogs until later this year and has suggested not paying the silly money for a dog that may not have been bred properly or healthily.

GeorgeBoydsHeadBand · Post by **GeorgeBoydsHeadBand** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:22 pm

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ClaretAL · Post by **ClaretAL** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:28 pm

Toby

Toby-1 by Alan Haworth, on Flickr

Toby-2 by Alan Haworth, on Flickr

Toby-3 by Alan Haworth, on Flickr

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:42 pm

FactualFrank wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:08 pm
Do you have to pay for a dog at a rescue centre?

We got ours from a rescue centre in Blackpool,they just asked for a donation of what you could afford,giving them a decent home was their main aim..not ripping you off.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:56 pm

This is Rita, the Shar Pei, 10 years old.

Barry_Chuckle · Post by **Barry_Chuckle** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:01 pm

My rescue dog Max. Sadly lost him much too soon 2 years ago aged 6.

Barry_Chuckle · Post by **Barry_Chuckle** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:03 pm

Sorry, couldn't resist sharing another......

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:06 pm

It’s heart breaking when you lose them

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:09 pm

Our 12 year old puppy Gizmo.

Barry_Chuckle · Post by **Barry_Chuckle** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:14 pm

Mans best friend, and when threads like this prompt you to revisit pictures, it hits you how much you miss them

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:15 pm

Barry_Chuckle wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:01 pm
My rescue dog Max. Sadly lost him much too soon 2 years ago aged 6.

What a lovely dog BC,how sad losing a dog so young.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:16 pm

Dogs love you even if you're ugly.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:22 pm

We're looking after a dog this week for family. My son also has one.

I love dogs but the suffering when they pass away is so hard.

My thoughts are with those of you who have suffered recently. And for those dogs who are maltreated.

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:29 pm

Yes, losing a dog is just awful.

The thing to do is to get another straight away. You just transfer your love to the new one ( without forgetting the old one, of course).

As has been noted above, though, puppy prices have gone through the roof since lockdown. I hope they're back to normal by the time I have to replace Lexie.

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:42 pm

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More recent pics of Ron. One with Herts Jnr 12 months ago, 1 just after he had his eye removed in January due to a tumour (and ultimately this is what led us to have to say goodbye on Thursday) and one with his Mum, Dad and 2 sisters, all owned by family members.

Pimlico_Claret · Post by **Pimlico_Claret** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:46 pm

Here's our Louis, 5 month old Maltipoo. We've only had him 2 weeks, but he's settled in like it's been a lifetime. Haven't had a dog since childhood, thoroughly enjoying every moment of it again.

TommyJohnson · Post by **TommyJohnson** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 2:04 pm

Meet Blake (Named after Robbie of course)

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 2:34 pm

I've removed the offending post and poster. Thanks to the person who reported it. I just wish people wouldn't reply and quote, makes it more difficult to remove all trace.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 3:06 pm

TommyJohnson wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 22, 2020 2:04 pm
Meet Blake (Named after Robbie of course)

He’s lovely. They’re a handsome, intelligent breed.

Fenwick · Post by **Fenwick** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 3:33 pm

This is mine. Old man now and not very well