>>The reason why I haven't got a dog (as I had all my youth) is for that reason - I think it's sad to leave a pack animal alone for long periods when at work.
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>I agree. I was thinking of maybe getting 2 dogs - one for me and one for my wife, so at least it didn't have to be alone all day. I think that a lab and a shih tzu would have a grand day together in a kennel outside in beautiful weather.
Not sure about a shi-tzu - take a lot of grooming, and just as much faff as those toy yorkies I was talking about
http://www.akc.org/breeds/yorkshire_terrier/index.cfmcompare that above (toy) with below (terrier):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire_Terrier
- Whoever said that women are the weaker sex never tried to wrest the bedclothes off one in the middle of the night
- Worry is the interest you pay, in advance, for a loan that you may never need to take out.