Comments on: No Dog Yet http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/ A design blog about living a stylish life and transforming the so-so. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:50:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Carolyn http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-83034 Carolyn Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:41:11 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/#comment-83034 I just wanted to make a French Bulldog comment... While Andrea's comments are not untrue, I had to mention that I've had Esther (my amazing Frenchie) for over 6 years and she has not had a single health problem and doesn't snore or snort! I do know a couple Frenchies that display these traits, but I had to share my story that people would know that there are Frenchies out there without those infamous issues. Esther (and this breed) is the most wonderful dog I have ever owned. :) Good Luck finding the perfect puppy for you and your family! I just wanted to make a French Bulldog comment… While Andrea’s comments are not untrue, I had to mention that I’ve had Esther (my amazing Frenchie) for over 6 years and she has not had a single health problem and doesn’t snore or snort! I do know a couple Frenchies that display these traits, but I had to share my story that people would know that there are Frenchies out there without those infamous issues. Esther (and this breed) is the most wonderful dog I have ever owned. :) Good Luck finding the perfect puppy for you and your family!

]]> By: French Bulldoggy Blog http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-6979 French Bulldoggy Blog Sat, 24 May 2008 04:54:12 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/#comment-6979 YES, it can be VERY hard to find that perfect dog. Especially a frenchie. YES, it can be VERY hard to find that perfect dog. Especially a frenchie.

]]> By: Karalee Serra http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5418 Karalee Serra Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:37:31 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/#comment-5418 I have an "Old English Bulldog." They were bread to be a little more healthy and more active than the bulldog. I just couldn't imagine constantly paying vet bills. Anyway, her name is Matilda and she is the love of my life. Other than eating a plastic bone and being highly allergic to bees, my little lady is a healthy little monster :) I have an “Old English Bulldog.” They were bread to be a little more healthy and more active than the bulldog. I just couldn’t imagine constantly paying vet bills. Anyway, her name is Matilda and she is the love of my life. Other than eating a plastic bone and being highly allergic to bees, my little lady is a healthy little monster :)

]]> By: Jennifer http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5337 Jennifer Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:42:56 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/#comment-5337 I am so happy to see so many people have suggested rescue to you as a means of finding your dog. As far as I'm concerned there is no other way to go. I never understand why so many people buy dogs when every breed under the sun is available for rescue. nd let me tell you, they know when they've been rescued. They are so thankful & full of love! While I have you, let me climb off my soap box to tell you how much I love your blog!.....Top of my list! Keep us posted on the search! I am so happy to see so many people have suggested rescue to you as a means of finding your dog. As far as I’m concerned there is no other way to go. I never understand why so many people buy dogs when every breed under the sun is available for rescue. nd let me tell you, they know when they’ve been rescued. They are so thankful & full of love!
While I have you, let me climb off my soap box to tell you how much I love your blog!…..Top of my list!

Keep us posted on the search!

]]> By: Cindy http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5326 Cindy Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:03:06 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/#comment-5326 Try googling for English bulldog rescue organizations. There are actually two of them in the DC area. One fo the guys I see in town has a wonderfully eccentric bulldog he adopted from the resuce place in Northern VA. Try googling for English bulldog rescue organizations.
There are actually two of them in the DC area.

One fo the guys I see in town has a wonderfully eccentric bulldog he adopted from the resuce place in Northern VA.

]]> By: Jennifer http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5307 Jennifer Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:30:12 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/#comment-5307 If you want a poodle mix mutt (I saw you talking about them in the comments above), I know of a litter making it's way to Illinios for rescue right now... they are 6 months old. Plus, these two... http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10327916 http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10292015 Of course, I'm partial to the poodle mixes. :) If you want a bully, just keep waiting and researching... the right one will pop up soon! If you want a poodle mix mutt (I saw you talking about them in the comments above), I know of a litter making it’s way to Illinios for rescue right now… they are 6 months old.

Plus, these two…
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10327916
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10292015

Of course, I’m partial to the poodle mixes. :)

If you want a bully, just keep waiting and researching… the right one will pop up soon!

]]> By: Black_Sheep http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5306 Black_Sheep Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:22:34 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/#comment-5306 We just got a Bullboxer. Soooo cute. We were debating between a boxer and an English Bulldog and happened upon an ad for these pups in the paper. The "breed" is not recognized yet as it's new (it takes like 10 or more years to establish a new breed) but is suppose to get rid of some of the problems associated with the Bulldog. We just got a Bullboxer. Soooo cute. We were debating between a boxer and an English Bulldog and happened upon an ad for these pups in the paper. The “breed” is not recognized yet as it’s new (it takes like 10 or more years to establish a new breed) but is suppose to get rid of some of the problems associated with the Bulldog.

]]> By: zee http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5299 zee Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:53:56 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/#comment-5299 Good luck on your doggy search Nicole! I wouldn't get *too* bogged down in the notion of finding your "ideal" dog or the dog who seems like "the one for you". We've had our basset hound Polly (new pics up on Homebug today!) for a month and my first impression of her, and my thoughts for a few days were "This is NOT the dog for us. What have we gotten ourselves into?" I didn't sweat it too much though because I can remember that when we got Django a few years ago, those were my exact thoughts then too! But in both cases it turned out to be the case that WE were the "right people" for the dogs. Django was hyperactive with a mean streak when we got him, but with some love and attention, he's now the most affectionate and sweet dog I've ever known. Polly is still adjusting, but a month ago she was a heartbreakingly timid little thing who'd had a hard life and was scared of everyone and everything. She's learning how to trust, play and be a pet for the first time in her life and it's adorable to see how much personality she has and how she hasn't let a bad start hold her back. Sorry for all the rambling, I just wanted to say not too put too mcuh stock in first impressions with pound dogs - the right owner can bring out in the best in them!! Good luck on your doggy search Nicole! I wouldn’t get *too* bogged down in the notion of finding your “ideal” dog or the dog who seems like “the one for you”. We’ve had our basset hound Polly (new pics up on Homebug today!) for a month and my first impression of her, and my thoughts for a few days were “This is NOT the dog for us. What have we gotten ourselves into?” I didn’t sweat it too much though because I can remember that when we got Django a few years ago, those were my exact thoughts then too! But in both cases it turned out to be the case that WE were the “right people” for the dogs.

Django was hyperactive with a mean streak when we got him, but with some love and attention, he’s now the most affectionate and sweet dog I’ve ever known. Polly is still adjusting, but a month ago she was a heartbreakingly timid little thing who’d had a hard life and was scared of everyone and everything. She’s learning how to trust, play and be a pet for the first time in her life and it’s adorable to see how much personality she has and how she hasn’t let a bad start hold her back. Sorry for all the rambling, I just wanted to say not too put too mcuh stock in first impressions with pound dogs – the right owner can bring out in the best in them!!

]]> By: modernemama http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5298 modernemama Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:27:31 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/#comment-5298 you'll know "your" dog when you see it, don't give up. you’ll know “your” dog when you see it, don’t give up.

]]> By: brittany http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5297 brittany Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:27:28 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/2008/02/25/no-dog-yet/#comment-5297 I'm an avid Making It Lovely reader and my husband and I just got our first dog together! Keep your eye on craigslist. We found Nellie, our lab/pitt mix through a vet student at a local university here in Michigan that rescues dogs and trains/rehomes them. Please get your future friend through a shelter or rescue there are so many amazing dogs that need homes! See recent photos of our Nellie here: http://brittanyanddylan.blogspot.com/ I’m an avid Making It Lovely reader and my husband and I just got our first dog together! Keep your eye on craigslist. We found Nellie, our lab/pitt mix through a vet student at a local university here in Michigan that rescues dogs and trains/rehomes them. Please get your future friend through a shelter or rescue there are so many amazing dogs that need homes! See recent photos of our Nellie here: http://brittanyanddylan.blogspot.com/

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