Some breeds of dog come with some specific concerns, if you will. Would you deal with it again in a new pet, knowing what you do about the certain breed? Or would you choose another breed of dog to care for, despite the fact that you really loved your previous pet?
2007-12-18 15:44:24 · 29 answers · asked by colebolegooglygooglyhammerhead 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have 3 walker hounds--all with distinctively different personalities--and they are very difficult to care for, but I love them so much. My only consideration is that if they live a full doggie lifetime, I will be too old to care for such a large, active dog. I think. . .
2007-12-18 15:56:16 · update #1
I had a Yellow Lab that passed away 3yrs and 10 months ago. I said I wouldn't get another one because of the pain of losing Molly, she was at the vets for 5 days before we had to let her go, she had cancer and there was nothing they could do, she was suffering and the kindest thing was to let her go to sleep. She left such a big gap in my life. I was feeling very low and didn't feel like I'd ever get through it. My husband suggested getting another dog to help fill the gap, but to get a different breed so that i didn't feel like i was betraying Molly by trying to replace her, but I love Labs that much I had to get the same breed. I got Amy another Yellow Lab and she helped fill the gap, she will never replace Molly but she did help with the grieving.
I have since got a Chocolate Lab, Milly, and she reminds me so much of Molly, same personality, everything about her reminds me of Molly. She is a constant reminder, but now I only remember the good times and try not to remember the pain of losing her.
I would always go for Labs they are such a loving and gentle breed of dog.
2007-12-18 19:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by millypeed my choccie Lab 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So sorry about the loss of your friend. I lost my beloved Mini Schnauzer, "Elvis", and Just couldnt wait to go and get another one just like him. After a few weeks I found one and I still missed my little buddy. I dont think getting one makes you miss them any less, only time can do that really. But getting another dog of the same breed doesnt let you forget either. But please beware that no matter what breed of dog, not all are the same. LOL My little Elvis was a doll, and a perfect gentleman when it came to everything. He was awesome! The replacement dog on the other hand is his total opposite. She is a total terror and no matter how much I love her, my patient is wearing thin. Now I am not saying that this will happen to you, but I am just sharing my experience. I think that you should really just be sure you are ready for your new friend despite the loss of the old. If you get one to just replace the memory, (I as did), you may be sorry, or you may not. Depends on the dog really. I wish you luck and hope whenever you get your new friend, the dog is everything you expected and more. Good Luck! P.S. Tell you friend I am sorry for their loss also.
2016-05-24 23:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you enjoyed the breed that you had then i would go with the same breed. But if there are things that you didn't like about the breed then i would try for a different breed. My best suggestion , when you are ready to get another dog. go to the shelters and look at what they have. you maybe surprised to find that all you ever wanted was a mix/mutt. If you want a pure breed then i would go to the pet store and check them all out. but make sure you have researched your breeds. you and only you know what you want and when the time comes you will be able to have the answer and a great dog too.
2007-12-18 15:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by yonahdreams 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This will really depend on each person if you loved that breed and feel ok with getting another then do it but a lot of people feel the same breed will hurt to much so they go from a big breed to a small breed that are nothing a like
2007-12-18 15:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by chihuahuamom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I’ve only had one dog so far and she is a mutt. But I know in the future I’ll be getting my dogs at the shelters and they have mostly mutts. I don’t have a problem with that because I think their best dogs and you can end up with a unique dog that no one else has. That’s not to say I wouldn’t get purebred dog but if I did I’d rescues it from a shelter or rescue group. I’d like to one day rescue a Rott. I must admit I’d feel a bit odd getting a dog that looked exactly like the previous one to me it would just be very odd and probably emotional as well.
I have a friend who lost his German Shepard this past February. He plans to get another German Shepard maybe two, mid 2008. He really likes the breed.
2007-12-18 16:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by Spread Peace and Love 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My husband and I are Mini Schnauzer people, even though we know that they are prone to certain problems.
When we lost our white Schnauzer in March of '05, it took us two months to be able to even think about adopting another dog. But when we did, there was no doubt that it would be a Schnauzer. We said that "if there is a dog out there who needs us, we'll know it", since that's how we'd gotten our white girl (she was a rescue).
On the day that I could finally look at the rescue list again without crying, there was a black Mini Schnauzer who needed a home by the end of the week due to the family having to move into assisted living. So we adopted her. She'll be 14 next month and although we've had a couple of health scares, we wouldn't trade her for the world.
Her personality is VERY different from our white girl's personality, and of course the looks are different (aside from color, our white girl's ears were cropped and our black girl's ears are natural). So it's not like we "replaced" our other dog, we opened our hearts to a new one.
2007-12-18 16:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would get the same breed, in a heartbeat! As much as I love all breeds, and I think all dogs are great, I would definitely get the same breed I have now! I have #13 Chihuahuas, and I've had Chihuahuas, for the past 40 Years, so I guess you can say, I'm addicted to them!
2007-12-18 15:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by Chihuahua Addict Adores Scooby 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I lost my miniture poodle about 6 months ago and last saturday after alot of diliberation we got a new dog... he is a beagle and sitting on my lap right now snoring very loudly.... i'm very glad we got a new dog as i dont feel a home is complete with out one especially my home... however i think if you have any aprehensions about not being able to care for or handle a bigger dog in the futur maybe its best you consider a smaller breed it would be awful if you had to give up the dog in later years... well its not easy deciding to get a new dog... best of luck :)
2007-12-18 16:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by Johnny's Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have a 10 year old german shepherd with severe arthritis in both of her hind legs plus degenerative muscle and nerve loss, she is on thyroid medication, 3 different types of gyco medication, pain medication, and gets two shots a week for her arthritis. Her vet bills and medication range anywhere from $100 to $500 a month. About 6 months ago, I adopted another german shepherd who was 6 months old, so to answer your question, yes I'd get the same breed because I love german shepherds.
2007-12-18 15:52:22 · answer #9 · answered by Bonzie12 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Simpsons got 3 or 4 snowballs already. (the black cat). Breeds very close to each other genetically will have similar characteristics that make them unique from all others. If your interested in getting a dog again, i would get the same breed. Its easier taking care of them the second time around since you already have experience the first time around. Heck, the life expectancy for the pet will probably longer this time around as well.
2007-12-18 15:49:24 · answer #10 · answered by Regenerit 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋