PangurBan
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Apr 17, 2007, 4:59 AM
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Re: [naddie] am a complete dummy on dog-owning; kindly help yarr? ;D
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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel might be a spaniel and therefore in theory a gundog like the GR, but I'm afraid it's classified as a toy dog, and really when you look at it ... ooops better not say more. Given the limitations of your living space, I would advise you to get a dog that has a calm temperament and will not zip around the flat at top speed and knock everything down within seconds and a dog that is not generally yappy, so as not to rouse the ire of the neighbours and land you with a bucketful of complaints. Unfortunately for you, this does point to some of the toy dogs. However the beagle might be a good choice for you. It's a hunting dog and therefore not too far removed from gundogs like the GR. The beagles I've seen look placid enough and I believe they only make a lot of noise when they're in a pack chasing a fox. You might also consider the English or American Cocker Spaniels, both gundogs like the GR, or the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, although this one can bark quite a bit. Some of the other breeds you might consider are the terriers like the Westie and the Australian Silky or the Jack Russell esp if you want a jogging partner. But terriers are all high-spirited and can be potentially destructive running around in a small flat and they can all be yappy. But it all depends on your luck. I've got a miniature schnauzer. They're known to be yappy, but mine hardly ever barks. If you've got a lot of money, import a basenji. They don't bark at all, and their coat requires minimal care. Or if you know some Orang Asli near Raub, try and get hold of one their puppies - some Americans brought breeding stock of the Semai hunting dog back home with them and established a purebred standard there which they call the Telomian.
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