Hey guys and gals.
This will appear a double post for some since it also served as my introduction but, was also looking for advice in that post and thus far haven't received it. So....
I've grown up around dogs all my life and even in college, had a very loving female Pit Bull runt.
I've been married now for 15 years but alas, my wife has allergies and I've been with canine companion for said 15 years
Anyway, I'm quite resolved to have not one but two pupps in the house (ok, two may be a hard sell on the mrs, but we'll see) in the near future, preferably introduced when my girls, age 13 and 15, start their summer break .
I understand the poodle breed is one that sheds the least and is therefore one of the easiest breeds for those who suffer allergies - and so, I am here.
I live in Houston and have a nice sized backyard and plenty of neighborhood to walk them in, along with various parks in my area.
The plan is to have them as house pets, regardless of whether the summers here are bad or not. Doesn't matter what the climate is like - I'm accustomed to having dogs living indoors, and that's my plan here too.
I don't particularly require "papers" nor do I wish to breed them. In fact, if I acquire a female, the plan is to spade after the 2nd heat, if not after the 1st - need to really look into what's best here.
Further, I am more inclined to go with a larger dog rather than go smaller.
Alas, I am compelled to admit that I'm more concerned about allergies and how to mitigate them rather than take the Poodle route for the sake of a genuine breed love; apologies upfront if I come off with less than altruistic reasons. I suppose I’m more the German Sheppard type, or even the Pit Bull type but per the latter, don’t wish to have an animal inside the house (besides myself) capable of, well, you know.
If you think I should go a different breed route, by all means steer me the right track. Of course, that breed should also go easier on the allergies, which you have already figured out.
Please don’t get me wrong however. The foremost quality I’m pressed into right now is with respect to a breed easier on allergies than say a breed I go with if allergies weren't an issue. But I do admire intellegence in a dog and I understand that the Poodle breed is a smart breed.
So there you have it – me in a nutshell – and thank you for reading and please, steer me in the right direction if you believe I need steering
This will appear a double post for some since it also served as my introduction but, was also looking for advice in that post and thus far haven't received it. So....
I've grown up around dogs all my life and even in college, had a very loving female Pit Bull runt.
I've been married now for 15 years but alas, my wife has allergies and I've been with canine companion for said 15 years
Anyway, I'm quite resolved to have not one but two pupps in the house (ok, two may be a hard sell on the mrs, but we'll see) in the near future, preferably introduced when my girls, age 13 and 15, start their summer break .
I understand the poodle breed is one that sheds the least and is therefore one of the easiest breeds for those who suffer allergies - and so, I am here.
I live in Houston and have a nice sized backyard and plenty of neighborhood to walk them in, along with various parks in my area.
The plan is to have them as house pets, regardless of whether the summers here are bad or not. Doesn't matter what the climate is like - I'm accustomed to having dogs living indoors, and that's my plan here too.
I don't particularly require "papers" nor do I wish to breed them. In fact, if I acquire a female, the plan is to spade after the 2nd heat, if not after the 1st - need to really look into what's best here.
Further, I am more inclined to go with a larger dog rather than go smaller.
Alas, I am compelled to admit that I'm more concerned about allergies and how to mitigate them rather than take the Poodle route for the sake of a genuine breed love; apologies upfront if I come off with less than altruistic reasons. I suppose I’m more the German Sheppard type, or even the Pit Bull type but per the latter, don’t wish to have an animal inside the house (besides myself) capable of, well, you know.
If you think I should go a different breed route, by all means steer me the right track. Of course, that breed should also go easier on the allergies, which you have already figured out.
Please don’t get me wrong however. The foremost quality I’m pressed into right now is with respect to a breed easier on allergies than say a breed I go with if allergies weren't an issue. But I do admire intellegence in a dog and I understand that the Poodle breed is a smart breed.
So there you have it – me in a nutshell – and thank you for reading and please, steer me in the right direction if you believe I need steering