May be consider getting 2 dogs, so they keep each other company.
Absolutly - if we have to take one of our dogs to the vet (both of ours are male) The other dog cries!!!!!! They ahve never been seperated as they are step brothers....!Do people think 2 dogs together alone for 8 hours during the week is a better idea than none at all?
As an additional note, we were thinking of a labrador / labradoodle or golden retriver from a registered breeder and maybe a rescue dog from a shelter.
I think their tempraments would suit our locality (there are sheep nearby, we wouldnt want a dog that would be very excitable or hard to train!) Good choice of breeds?
Plek Trum
I am in the same situation as yourself, would absolutely love a dog but have decided not to get one for exactly the reasons you have stated above - we are simply out of the house for too long each day. After having dogs for years growing up they def need interaction during the day. I have seen friends get dogs and leave them alone all day while they are out at work and the dogs are miserable, despite having access to large amounts of space to run and the company of other dogs. So for me I am going to leave it until either of us can sort out our hours and be at home more.
As an additional note, we were thinking of a labrador / labradoodle or golden retriver from a registered breeder and maybe a rescue dog from a shelter.
I think their tempraments would suit our locality (there are sheep nearby, we wouldnt want a dog that would be very excitable or hard to train!) Good choice of breeds?
I believe greyhounds make fantastic pets and are very docile/loving animals. Strangely, given their reputation, they don't need much exercise and are passive around other animals.
I've heard that too Sherman - there is always a significant number of them looking for homes over on www.irishanimals.ie , may be worth considering...
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