What make of dog do you own?

[Pelyma1]

Cris do you mean springers that work or do you mean the breed Field Spaniel?

We have 5 whippets and if you saw Crufts last week you may have seen us!

 

[Terry_5096637]

We have two border terriers, Bob & Cracker, we wouldn,t dream of going caravaning without them.

 

[Rachel3]

Hi we have a Bishon Frise who is 4 years old and spoilt rotten, hes like i have another child in the house. we love him to bits. and he will be coming with us in our new van which were hoping to have next week.

 

[bobcollo]

We have a 6 month old Golden Retriever who loves caravanning.He always attracts (and expects) attention wherever he goes and really enjoys being fussed over. He can be a bit "full on" at times but like most dogs asks so little but gives so much more.

 

[cris_408518]

Cris do you mean springers that work or do you mean the breed Field Spaniel?

We have 5 whippets and if you saw Crufts last week you may have seen us!

They are a Spaniel Cocker Heinz 57 non pedigree cross.

Mum looks like a Cocker. All vets and vetinary staff instantly identify them as Working Cockers, or "Working Field Spaniels".

They make active Springers look as if they are on anti depressants and ritilin ;-)

When we are out with them other experienced dog owners watch in awe at the ammount of ground they cover as well as the speed and non stop stamina.

Most other very ACTIVE dogs just give up trying to play, as they rarely ever stop for a breather!

 

[PaulA3]

In September our Carla was put to sleep, we found the loss eased by getting Rosie a Bearded Coli my daughters came with us and they ended up getting pups as well.

One has a Chocolate Lab called Charlie

The other has a cocker spaniel called Tess my son in law wants another cocker spaniel he all ready has the name Tickle, I just can't see me at the caravan door shouting for the Cocker spaniels Tess and Tickle

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

It took me a full 6 months to get over the loss of Misty our Mini Schnauzer Paul. Five years down the line and Ive only just been able to look at videos we took of here. Still brings a lump in my throat though. I think a lot of the grief in some cases like my own is its because I blamed myself in a way because I felt so helpless. I will never forget that pleading look in her eyes or the look of despair in her eyes as I held her as she took her last breath after the vet put her out of her suffering. He didn't know what had brought her life to an early end, she was only 6. I realise that some people hate dogs and think dog lovers are a sad lot but I dont care. They are far more affectionate, trusting and loyal than many humans. Misty has been cremated and her casket is going in with me when I pop my clogs. The trouble is I have to go through the grieving process three more times yet, thats if I outlive them :O( Thats enough of the morbidity, I need cheering up now.

 

[Lol1]

One 11 year old German Shepard crossed with a Rough Collie and a 3 year Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

Both were rescue dogs, the former when his owner died. he spent a long time in kennels and thanks to the NCDL, now Dog Trust he is with us and by my feet as I type this. Incredably loyal and well behaved but he can be a bit of a b*gger with other dogs. Very much a one man dog.

The retriever looks like a flat coat crossed with a sheep. Great personality and came to us with a ruptured cruciate ligament that has "healed" but she still can go lame if we work her too hard, so we have to be careful. Chesapeake's were originaly a cross between a Newfoundland and a Retriever so love water and do not mind the cold. Fabulous red-gold waxy curly coat with a broad head and Amber eyes.

I really ought to do some agility training or similar with her because she is just so good already.

They both love the caravan and even when we are packing they want to be in and on their seats.

Caravanning without a dog or dogs? No - sorry - can't be done!!

Strange you should say that Clive as my dog had a very similar story. Khana (German Shep) was a rescue dog and came to us injured but on the mend. Although within the family there were no problems at all, she was very much a one mans dog. Very protective, a brilliant mother and sadly missed. I will always remember taking her out for her first walk, on a lead may I add. We had been having trouble with some disruptive kids on the street, in days gone by you could clip them round the ear and send them on their way, tail between legs. Not these days, you can end up in prison for that sort of behaviour. Khana was never good with the law though, she once nipped a visiting police woman, and when the kids approached us as we walked, she stayed calm, up until the point where the kids started waving sticks and then she let loose big style. Ever seen a yob run through a hedge? It was so gratifying to watch as they all leapt away. Then just as quick as she had started the werewolf impression, she stopped, looked up at me and at that instant I knew we would be friends for life. It's so hard to replace a dog you love so much; I just wish we had kept one of her puppies. But that's another story.....

 

[CliveV]

One 11 year old German Shepard crossed with a Rough Collie and a 3 year Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

Both were rescue dogs, the former when his owner died. he spent a long time in kennels and thanks to the NCDL, now Dog Trust he is with us and by my feet as I type this. Incredably loyal and well behaved but he can be a bit of a b*gger with other dogs. Very much a one man dog.

The retriever looks like a flat coat crossed with a sheep. Great personality and came to us with a ruptured cruciate ligament that has "healed" but she still can go lame if we work her too hard, so we have to be careful. Chesapeake's were originaly a cross between a Newfoundland and a Retriever so love water and do not mind the cold. Fabulous red-gold waxy curly coat with a broad head and Amber eyes.

I really ought to do some agility training or similar with her because she is just so good already.

They both love the caravan and even when we are packing they want to be in and on their seats.

Caravanning without a dog or dogs? No - sorry - can't be done!!

Hi Lol - Rescue dogs make the best pets in my view. Our first dog - Suze - was a LabXBorder Collie - devoted to us and the children and very protective.

Sadly I cannot believe the GSD X we have is 11 as I have only had him a few years. I would have loved to have had him from a pup.

Would have loved to have seen what you describe!!

Cannot put a value on that can you!!

 

[PaulA3]

It took me a full 6 months to get over the loss of Misty our Mini Schnauzer Paul. Five years down the line and Ive only just been able to look at videos we took of here. Still brings a lump in my throat though. I think a lot of the grief in some cases like my own is its because I blamed myself in a way because I felt so helpless. I will never forget that pleading look in her eyes or the look of despair in her eyes as I held her as she took her last breath after the vet put her out of her suffering. He didn't know what had brought her life to an early end, she was only 6. I realise that some people hate dogs and think dog lovers are a sad lot but I dont care. They are far more affectionate, trusting and loyal than many humans. Misty has been cremated and her casket is going in with me when I pop my clogs. The trouble is I have to go through the grieving process three more times yet, thats if I outlive them :O( Thats enough of the morbidity, I need cheering up now.

The worst part and the thing that left the Guilt was saying to her as he shaved her leg before he put the needle in, "Its ok" because she was frightened and looking to me for reasurance I felt like I had betrayed her.

 

[CliveV]

we have a 10 week old, border collie x labrador.

sharon

Truly briliant dogs Sharon - we had the same and she never let us down and loved the children as much as they did her.

As a family dog that "mix" is probably the very best.

 

[CliveV]

It took me a full 6 months to get over the loss of Misty our Mini Schnauzer Paul. Five years down the line and Ive only just been able to look at videos we took of here. Still brings a lump in my throat though. I think a lot of the grief in some cases like my own is its because I blamed myself in a way because I felt so helpless. I will never forget that pleading look in her eyes or the look of despair in her eyes as I held her as she took her last breath after the vet put her out of her suffering. He didn't know what had brought her life to an early end, she was only 6. I realise that some people hate dogs and think dog lovers are a sad lot but I dont care. They are far more affectionate, trusting and loyal than many humans. Misty has been cremated and her casket is going in with me when I pop my clogs. The trouble is I have to go through the grieving process three more times yet, thats if I outlive them :O( Thats enough of the morbidity, I need cheering up now.

Agreed Paul - I had to do that with one of our cats when the fur had to be shaved. She had Feline Leukemia and no going back.

When our first dog died it was due to an internal hemorrhage - we new something was wrong with the distended stomach and white gums - happened suddenly one morning.

Thankfully she was "out if it" by the time she was sedated. The vet did an exploratory but advised us that she was too old to recover well from such surgery.

You may have to go thro it three more times LB - but it is the price for the privilege of true friendship.

 

[Brian-Bear_5094910]

18 month old Dobberman *****, a total looper up for anything caravan, boating you name it here nose is stuck in it, the kids around the campsite love her, as do we. Very loyal and inteligent dog

 

[Lol1]

Hi Lol - Rescue dogs make the best pets in my view. Our first dog - Suze - was a LabXBorder Collie - devoted to us and the children and very protective.

Sadly I cannot believe the GSD X we have is 11 as I have only had him a few years. I would have loved to have had him from a pup.

Would have loved to have seen what you describe!!

Cannot put a value on that can you!!

I think you have hit the nail on the head there Bud. Our first dog Kaiser, German Shep cross, was a rescue dog, not as brave as Khana, (more mouse than wolf) but a fun dog and loyal none the less. Our third dog Kira (also German Shep), we had from a puppy, came with KC registration, all the bells and whistles and no end of problems. I tend to think that rescue dogs know they are getting a second chance and make good use of it. Fantasy? Maybe, but you can only go by your own life experiences.

PS, I'm sure the dog rescue places manage to delete a few years from their dogs ages, but I probably would too, if I was in the same position.

 

[Royston]

cris,

If ever you pass our van you will be met by our Kerry Blue doing a Tigger jump, tail wagging and a Bear like growl.

Being a ***** she does not have the male Kerry agression, unless of course she is provoked by unsuspecting males sniff her protected regions when the full aggresive stance appears along with some very loud barking.Never been in a fight, more of a fun loving dog that will play with any breed.

Whilst staying at Moreton -in-Marsh cc site whilst walking within the dog walk area seeing a rabbit she bolted staight into

a hugh pile of rotten grass cuttings, came out smelling like a mobile pig sty. Took nearly a hour washing her down in the motorhome dispersal, to clear all the evily smelling liquid from her curly coat, much to the amusement of other dog owners.Often gets mistaken for a standard Schnauzer

Roy

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Agreed Paul - I had to do that with one of our cats when the fur had to be shaved. She had Feline Leukemia and no going back.

When our first dog died it was due to an internal hemorrhage - we new something was wrong with the distended stomach and white gums - happened suddenly one morning.

Thankfully she was "out if it" by the time she was sedated. The vet did an exploratory but advised us that she was too old to recover well from such surgery.

You may have to go thro it three more times LB - but it is the price for the privilege of true friendship.

I didn't have to go through the shaving leg bit thankfully. She already had a catheter inserted because she had been on a drip for a week. The vet used the catheter for the fatal dose. I just wish that dogs lived longer, our oldest is 11 now and I can still see her looking up at us on the doorstep of the breeder when we fetched her from Banbury.

 

[CliveJ]

And I thought I was the only daft one out there We have an 11 year old X staff/jack russel ***** called Meg who has her own passport and goes everywhere with us. Will give you a bark if we see you out and about.

Clive and Meg

 

[AnnM1]

we have a very pampered german shepherd who has just turned 7.

used to have 2 german shepherds at the same time, but sadly lost one couple of years ago.

no kids yet, so dog travels everywhere with us...enjoys any form of water activity, chasing cats, watching football on the tv (even searches for the goalkeeper in the video cabinet when he kicks the ball!).

Hi Wayne

Maisie also enjoys watching wild life programmes on the TV. Will sit ages before you see her eyes droop and her head go down - peace again for a bit!!!

 

[AnnM1]

One 11 year old German Shepard crossed with a Rough Collie and a 3 year Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

Both were rescue dogs, the former when his owner died. he spent a long time in kennels and thanks to the NCDL, now Dog Trust he is with us and by my feet as I type this. Incredably loyal and well behaved but he can be a bit of a b*gger with other dogs. Very much a one man dog.

The retriever looks like a flat coat crossed with a sheep. Great personality and came to us with a ruptured cruciate ligament that has "healed" but she still can go lame if we work her too hard, so we have to be careful. Chesapeake's were originaly a cross between a Newfoundland and a Retriever so love water and do not mind the cold. Fabulous red-gold waxy curly coat with a broad head and Amber eyes.

I really ought to do some agility training or similar with her because she is just so good already.

They both love the caravan and even when we are packing they want to be in and on their seats.

Caravanning without a dog or dogs? No - sorry - can't be done!!

I couldn't agree more that rescue dogs are brilliant. Wouldn't you be when someone who finally loves them turns up and gives them a loving home. We had a wonderful Belgian Shepherd ***** from the Rescue Sevice. She was wonderful and never left our side. At the time we also had a GSD and yes, you have guessed it (Bella) she took over and he loves it!!! Both caravanned with us and we had no problems. Sadly lost them both and took many years before we went down that road again. Finally, we got Maisie, our current dog, when she was 5 months old. Never really known about the comforts of carpets and indoor life, having been penned with about 10 other dogs. She is wonderful, a real character. Wouldn't change her for the world. Sorry to hear your sad story LB.

 

[lolly_5087162]

We have a 12 year old rescue Border Collie called Lady, I swear she thinks she is still a puppy!, had her for 8 years - and a 3 year old Cocker Spaniel called Berry, we wanted a puppy but had her as the breeder we bought her from said she has "finished with her" as she has had 5 litters (yes 5) and wasn't going to breed from her again - we felt sorry for her so I bought her and possibly saved her life - they both love the caravan, couldn't get out of the back gate without them jumping in and getting on their bed!

Lolly x

 

[Viking1]

Truly briliant dogs Sharon - we had the same and she never let us down and loved the children as much as they did her.

As a family dog that "mix" is probably the very best.

thanks clive, most people we have spoken to have said the same, she is real live wire full of mischief.

sharon.

 

[AnnM1]

We have a 12 year old rescue Border Collie called Lady, I swear she thinks she is still a puppy!, had her for 8 years - and a 3 year old Cocker Spaniel called Berry, we wanted a puppy but had her as the breeder we bought her from said she has "finished with her" as she has had 5 litters (yes 5) and wasn't going to breed from her again - we felt sorry for her so I bought her and possibly saved her life - they both love the caravan, couldn't get out of the back gate without them jumping in and getting on their bed!

Lolly x

Welcome back, lolly. Glad to hear the holiday went well.

 

[lolly_5087162]

We have a 12 year old rescue Border Collie called Lady, I swear she thinks she is still a puppy!, had her for 8 years - and a 3 year old Cocker Spaniel called Berry, we wanted a puppy but had her as the breeder we bought her from said she has "finished with her" as she has had 5 litters (yes 5) and wasn't going to breed from her again - we felt sorry for her so I bought her and possibly saved her life - they both love the caravan, couldn't get out of the back gate without them jumping in and getting on their bed!

Lolly x

Hi Ann

Thanks for the welcome back, I have missed you all!

Lolly x

 

[Icemaker]

we have two cavalier king charles spaniels, father and daughter. they are the reason we bought our first caravan as we could not leave them alone for an hour never mind two weeks. they are both caravan veterans now having travelled the length and breadth of the country with us.

 

[Icemaker]

we have two cavalier king charles spaniels, father and daughter. they are the reason we bought our first caravan as we could not leave them alone for an hour never mind two weeks. they are both caravan veterans now having travelled the length and breadth of the country with us.