What Dog to buy???

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:36 am

As christmas is upon us and i have run out of ideas of what to get my 3yr old nephew i finally decided to buy him a dog?? Any ideas what the most friendly types are an were i could get one??

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:39 am

Does the family want a dog? Are they ready to take on a dog? Do they have the facilities for a dog? Are they ready for the commitment? Are they ready for the vet bills? Will you consult the family about giving a dog as a presant?

If so, how old is your nephew? How big is the house? How bigs the land? Are there areas nearby for walking the dog? :-6

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:39 am

Before you run out a buy your Nephew a dog, I hope that this has been discussed and agreed with his parents as they are the ones that will need to care for it. There should be no surprises when it comes to buying pets for people, it is a big responsibility.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:56 am

I agree, not a cool idea unless its been discussed thoroughly with the intended owners....

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:03 am

how is best to wrap it, as surely wrappin paper would just get ripped off?? i was thinking a cardboard box an paper or maybe using papier mache to make a shell to keep him in under the tree for a couple of days

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:05 am

well Ill be jebus, how ingenious are you...Excellent idea on the paper mache as your also recycling and saving trees..

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:07 am

Jebus Loves You;743104 wrote: how is best to wrap it, as surely wrappin paper would just get ripped off?? i was thinking a cardboard box an paper or maybe using papier mache to make a shell to keep him in under the tree for a couple of days

Wow and I almost fell for this. A shell to keep him under the tree for a few days. Right.

I was going to say that no 3 year old is ready for or needs a pet, but then I got to the above mentioned comment.

Buy him a stuffed animal.

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:11 am

okaythe shell was a bad idea, i just wanted to make it suprise. He has stuffed animals an there bore him as they would me, a dog gives him a companion an summat to look after

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:14 am

It sounds like he might have his hands full looking after his uncle :-3, and visiting him in one of 'those' places

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:15 am

Jebus Loves You;743114 wrote: okaythe shell was a bad idea, i just wanted to make it suprise. He has stuffed animals an there bore him as they would me, a dog gives him a companion an summat to look after

Well he may find it cute to look at and fun to play with but at 3 years old, he wont be looking after it, hes too young to fully understand the dog's needs, So inevitabely it will end up being the parents that look after the dog.

Dogs need regular walks, vet bills, food and treats and its not cheap.

Infact all pets even goldfish have needs to be met that cant possibly be met by a 3 year old.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:18 am

here is a good alternative

can get all different animals and just needs batteries:wah:

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:21 am

And what happens when the boy pulls the dog's tail or gets rough with the puppy as all babies will and the dog snaps at him? I work in animal rescue and I'm very familiar with little kids getting pets for gifts. Also, what will you do when he gets bored with the puppy? A 3 year old does not have a real long attention span. Wait until he's 6 or seven years old and understands what a dog is before you get him one. Three is just way too young for pets.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:28 am

I bought a shining stars cuddly toy for my daughter this year.

They are really cool as you get to go online and name a star.

Shining Stars teddy bears

Choose your plush Shining Star friend and when he arrives you can you'll have a secret code to sign on to the Shining Stars web site. You can then register a star in your chosen name with the International Star Registry.

http://www.sayitwithbears.co.uk/viewcategory/137/

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:31 am

Both good suggestions, Chezzie.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:55 am

Where did Jebus go? :rolleyes:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jebus

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:57 am

Jebus Loves You;743104 wrote: how is best to wrap it, as surely wrappin paper would just get ripped off?? i was thinking a cardboard box an paper or maybe using papier mache to make a shell to keep him in under the tree for a couple of days

Dress the dog up as a reindeer and put him in front of the house, the kid will think it is a decoration.

Post by **spot** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:02 am

Three is an ideal age to get your nephew a dog for Christmas. If the child's much older he might form an emotional bond or attachment but at three he'll contentedly eat the traditional January Dog Stew after a couple of weeks of losing interest in walkies.

Aim to get him a dog around 7 pounds in weight. If it's much lighter than that it'll be hard for his parents to singe the hairs off over the fire without burning themselves and if it's much larger their freezer won't cope with the number of portions they end up with.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:05 am

spot;743187 wrote: Three is an ideal age to get your nephew a dog for Christmas. If the child's much older he might form an emotional bond or attachment but at three he'll contentedly eat the traditional January Dog Stew after a couple of weeks of losing interest in walkies.

Aim to get him a dog around 7 pounds in weight. If it's much lighter than that it'll be hard for his parents to singe the hairs off over the fire without burning themselves and if it's much larger their freezer won't cope with the number of portions they end up with.

fantastic....made me chuckle lots:wah::wah:

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:10 am

spot;743187 wrote: Three is an ideal age to get your nephew a dog for Christmas. If the child's much older he might form an emotional bond or attachment but at three he'll contentedly eat the traditional January Dog Stew after a couple of weeks of losing interest in walkies.

Aim to get him a dog around 7 pounds in weight. If it's much lighter than that it'll be hard for his parents to singe the hairs off over the fire without burning themselves and if it's much larger their freezer won't cope with the number of portions they end up with.

What an excellent idea. I hear the spotted dogs taste the best :sneaky:

Then after you have eaten him, you could all play this game with the left-overs ....

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:07 am

I have settled for an dalmation, as he likes the film. I am going to sneak in on xmas morning an leave it downstairs for him, HE is going to love it, an those caring wehre i have been i had to go to work, i dont have time to post on a forum all day!!

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:12 am

Jebus Loves You;743268 wrote: I have settled for an dalmation, as he likes the film. I am going to sneak in on xmas morning an leave it downstairs for him, HE is going to love it, an those caring wehre i have been i had to go to work, i dont have time to post on a forum all day!!

Get 101 of them, so when he gets fed up with them all at least they can make him a nice coat.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:13 am

Jebus Loves You;743268 wrote: I have settled for an dalmation, as he likes the film. I am going to sneak in on xmas morning an leave it downstairs for him, HE is going to love it, an those caring wehre i have been i had to go to work, i dont have time to post on a forum all day!!

should try and get a job that has unlimited internet access as a staff perk BeJebus:) or infact get a job like mine, term time only whoooohooooo I can spend all day on here in the hols if I wants:wah::wah:

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:16 am

ah a teacher i presume so not actually capable of doing anything so ya opt for that career wow im jealous i work outdoors so having internet access there would be asomewhat impractical

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:18 am

Jebus Loves You;743280 wrote: ah a teacher i presume so not actually capable of doing anything so ya opt for that career wow im jealous i work outdoors so having internet access there would be asomewhat impractical

Can only teachers work term-time only now????

Im deffo not a teacher Bejebus:)

Most mobiles have wap now so outdoor working is no excuse matey:wah::wah:

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:21 am

Well i must judged you too highly, a dinner lady then!

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:24 am

Jebus Loves You;743284 wrote: Well i must judged you too highly, a dinner lady then!

:wah::wah::wah:

oh that made me chuckle...you have obviously never tasted my cooking

nope no schools involved in my line of work:)

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:31 am

hospital then, obviousley fascinating life if ya on here all day, i outdoors an doing stuff rather than playin on my wap i actaully have a life!

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:36 am

Jebus Loves You;743293 wrote: hospital then, obviousley fascinating life if ya on here all day, i outdoors an doing stuff rather than playin on my wap i actaully have a life!

Well as it goes, My two children are off school today poorly and are in my bed watching tv..As I had all my chores already finished and no more xmas stuff to buy, I have give myself a break and played on here all day and its been bloody great:wah::wah::wah:

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:54 am

Jebus Loves You;743268 wrote: I have settled for an dalmation, as he likes the film. I am going to sneak in on xmas morning an leave it downstairs for him, HE is going to love it, an those caring wehre i have been i had to go to work, i dont have time to post on a forum all day!!

:wah::wah::wah: Sucks to be you!

grh · Post by **grh** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:32 am

three year olds are playdough and leggo years.

if you go with the dog now, how could you top it next year?

Post by **spot** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:37 am

grh;743324 wrote: if you go with the dog now, how could you top it next year?

911 · Post by **911** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:47 am

Is that for the parents or the kid? :wah:

grh · Post by **grh** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:47 am

spot;743326 wrote:
Am I the only one who wonders, from time to time, if spot and nomad are perhaps one and the same person?:D

Post by **spot** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:05 am

You sure know how to hurt when you decide to kick, floppy.

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:08 am

ThePheasant;743303 wrote: :wah::wah::wah: Sucks to be you!

not really i have the occasional read an post on a forum but you seem to be rather pathetic if the highlight of your day is postin on here. I wouldnt want to ruin what i enjoy being outdoors by interupting it with technology. Also i dont think my clients would be too impressed.

Post by **spot** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:16 am

As a vital cog in the communications industry your efforts are much appreciated by all the people on your round, but as a background for engaging in an online forum you seem at a slight disadvantage compared with Pheasy. Besides, she's prettier.

littlemissgiggle · Post by **littlemissgiggle** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:58 am

wow i am not sure if this is a joke, is it

firstly a dog for anyone is hard work and they take alot of time and attention,

yes they are a companion but does a 3 year old really need a companion :-3

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:28 pm

Jebus Loves You;743358 wrote: not really i have the occasional read an post on a forum but you seem to be rather pathetic if the highlight of your day is postin on here. I wouldnt want to ruin what i enjoy being outdoors by interupting it with technology. Also i dont think my clients would be too impressed.

I guess male prostitution has its interests

:wah: :wah: I love your use of the word pathetic, very

apt

'Hello my names Pheasy, and I'm pathetic'. There I said - One step on my road to my recovery.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:06 pm

Golden Retriever.

Hands down one of the finest dogs ever.

Beautiful, exteremely friendly, loyal, smart, very good with kids, energetic and playful.

Cant go wrong.

Snooze · Post by **Snooze** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:07 pm

Jebus should stick with an Oscar Mayer kinda dog.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:08 pm

Jebus Loves You;743268 wrote: I have settled for an dalmation, as he likes the film. I am going to sneak in on xmas morning an leave it downstairs for him, HE is going to love it, an those caring wehre i have been i had to go to work, i dont have time to post on a forum all day!!

Be careful. Dalmations can have a very nasty temperament. Originally they were bred as carriage guard dogs. People think because of the cartoon they must be great but they have a dark side. Its in the genes.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:52 pm

I know I've had enough of Jebus. Anyone else?

Snooze · Post by **Snooze** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:53 pm

[quote of deleted text removed - sorry Snooze but spot just moderated your post]

Maybe she thought your name was actually Jebus loves you long time. I can see how that would be confusing.

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:54 pm

typical american not agreeing with sumat so thinking they can just cause them to get rid, woo aint ya clever!

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:55 pm

RedGlitter;743608 wrote: I know I've had enough of Jebus. Anyone else?

that last post was very venomous, doesnt bother me when peeps post funny stuff but that was vile. Jebus needs to find manners

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:57 pm

hypocritical if ya ask me some one can call me a male prostitute but i take offence to it an i the one in wrong thats boll ocks!!!

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:59 pm

Jebus Loves You;743616 wrote: hypocritical if ya ask me some one can call me a male prostitute but i take offence to it an i the one in wrong thats boll ocks!!!

you could take offence more politely imo...Personally I feel the way you entered this forum was to cause as much controversey as possible... Now what...do you want a well done for using vile language to get a point across. I dont think so do you.

Jebus Loves You · Post by **Jebus Loves You** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:01 pm

no i dont want a well done i try an avoid using that sort of language but i not just gonna sit her whilst someone offends me!