Say hello to my furry little friend!

[arealhuman]

I've been here a while now, so I thought I'd better introduce my dog. Say hi to Jimmy!

 

[spanielmad]

Gorgeous, Hi Jimmy

 

[JoanneF]

What a gorgeous guy!

 

[arealhuman]

Thanks! Me and my wife love him to bits, despite all his little foibles

 

[dogmatize]

He has a very sweet face.

 

[spanielmad]

Not sure how to load pics of my two here ; it doesn't have a 'paperclip' icon?

 

[Peegee]

Ahhhh.. He's lovely. Hi Jimmy.

 

[arealhuman]

Not sure how to load pics of my two here ; it doesn't have a 'paperclip' icon?

When I started this thread, there was a paperclip icon to upload files, which I did. Then there was an option to embed the pictures in my post (I can't remember the exact wording), which I also did. When replying here, I don't have either of those options, I can just link to an online image.

 

[spanielmad]

These are my two, Willow left and Bali right

I've figured out how to do it now - can do it on desktop site but not mobile site

I've mastered it, i can post pics from the desktop site just not the mobile one

 

[JoanneF]

What a lovely couple.

 

[spanielmad]

I've figured out that you can post pics from the desktop site but not the mobile one.

Would be nice to see some more of the dogs behind the faces..

P.s re the second pic, Willow has a stick, i don't allow my dogs to have sticks but it was the only thing i could give her at the time to make her stand still!

Bit of repetition there, didn't realise the text had appeared with the pics at first!

What a lovely couple.

Thank you joanne

 

[JoanneF]

Is Bali a cockatoo? I hope I didn't offend with my post about crossbreeds - cockapoos are charming little dogs, my boy is a cross too.

#aarrgghh autocorrect - cockapoo not cockatoo obviously from the absence of feathers ...

 

[spanielmad]

Bali is a cockerpoo not cockatoo lol - i knew what you meant. No, I'm not offended by what's said about crossbreeds. When i got Bali, people often looked down their noses, thinking him to be one of those 'designer dogs' I can kind of understand their thinking. Other people have said when I've been out with him things like 'I want one of those - they don't moult' which is incorrect, you can never guarantee anything when crossbreeding. I usually reply with something like - all dogs make mess whether they moult or not, you might be better off with a hamster! I was at an agility lesson once, and the instructed kept referring to my dog as a 'doodely thing' I never went back. Some people aren't aware but there's now a dedicated doodle rescue, as people get them thinking they don't moult, they're small so don't need much excercise or wouldn't it be lovely to have a Labrador crossed with a poodle. All of which is incorrect. I never set out to get a designer dog, both my dog's were rehomes, both had behavioural issues at first, well Willow still does but improving each day, Bali is an amazing dog, and his patience and obedience is helping Willow brilliantly. I'm incredibly lucky to have two dogs that i love beyond measure and enrich my life, no matter what breed they are

 

[JoanneF]

I have nothing against crosses, like I said mine is a cross between a JRT and a toilet brush. I do get really frustrated though at people breeding irresponsibly, be it so-called designer crosses or churning out popular breeds with little regard to welfare. Never the dogs fault though!

 

[Peegee]

Just thought I'd put in my two penny worth. I have an 11 month Cockapoo. We were looking for a dog that was possibly less of a problem for members of my family who have several allergy problems. So one that had a lower likelihood to shed. We also researched background and gleaned lots of information from books, websites dedicated to Cockapoos. There is a dedicated organisation: The Cockapoo club of GB, who aim to promote healthy breeding and we chose one of their recommended breeders. She was a dedicated breeder and all her puppies are checked and clear of genetic disorders found in both cocker spaniels and poodles. We are thrilled with our puppy. She is a wonderful addition to our home. She also does not shed!! Wonderful, having owned a border collie in the past who it seemed shed her full coat weekly! She does however get especially filthy every time we go out and we spend a considerable time cleaning her and our floors of muddy prints. As you say Spanielmad, all dogs are messy, one way or another. I have heard her referred to as a 'designer breed' and can't quite see the difference between her and a mongrel, other than we met both her parents and know what breeds they were. Weren't all pedigrees originally designer bred? There is a lot of snobby nonsense around dogs, it seems to me. There are many pedigree dogs that I think should never have been allowed to be bred because of health problems. I met a lovely natured, huge bulldog the other day who could hardly breath and that was when he was standing still. I would recommend a Cockapoo to anyone looking for a happy, bouncy, intelligent little dog with a lovely temperament.

Sorry for my rant, but felt I needed to defend my lovely little dog.

 

[JoanneF]

I do hope I didn't offend. That was definitely not my intention. I think you have done a great thing in getting a puppy from a good breeder. My concern is that there are too many breeders who don't health test so there are an awful lot of poorly bred pups - pedigrees and crosses. Popularity fuels demand, so there is a market for doodles and also for the popular pedigrees, that unscrupulous breeders will fill.

 

[Peegee]

No, not at all JoanneF. It wasn't directed at you, it's just that every now and again I feel there is a reference to 'designer' dogs, I'm probably being overly sensitive. I absolutely agree about unscrupulous breeders/puppy farms etc. Which, of course, applies equally to any popular type of dog - pedigrees or crossbreeds. Popularity certainly does increase demand and that is why popular dogs are now fetching ridiculous amounts of money - Cockapoos included! By the way, apparently Cockapoos have been around since the 1960's in US first and you'd think after 50 years they would not now be called "designer' dogs. Still there you go - I'm very happy with my one and will continue to recommend them whenever asked.

 

[JoanneF]

Every cockapoo I have ever met (and there are loads around here) have been charming little dogs. If you ever were to choose a cross, the good traits from both breeds do make for a lovely dog. I didn't realise they had been around for so long!

 

[Peegee]

Yes, apparently. I was surprised as well. I'm very happy with mine, as you've probably gathered. Mind you I think everyone feels that about their own dogs I'm sure.

 

[arealhuman]

Little Jimbo Jenkins (one of his many nicknames) in my pics above has very mixed breeding! But we love him Just spent a lazy Sunday morning hour on the bed with him. Bliss.