My wife wants a dog

[marjan]

If you want a smallish dog, go for a Westie.  For those of you who know Colin, they are bright, brave, funny, extremely cute and very faithful.  One downside though, being white, they can can look a bit mingy when covered in mud.  Must be because of their short stubby legs. he finds mud when there isn't any.

YIPPEE!, somebody else in Mud Club that has a Westie, I was beginning to think that I was the only one

[strapping young lad]

If you want a smallish dog, go for a Westie.  For those of you who know Colin, they are bright, brave, funny, extremely cute and very faithful.  One downside though, being white, they can can look a bit mingy when covered in mud.  Must be because of their short stubby legs. he finds mud when there isn't any.

... and bad tempered

[marjan]

Bad Tempered??? - mine loves everybody, he is a real people dog.

[jolie]

You cant go wrong with a Jack Russell, I have had them all my life, and they have been my bestest friends, great for taking to horse shows and work, they love sitting in the work van/ horse lorry and will keep your feet warm in the winter.

My mother has got a litter due in in about 3 weeks, ( wisbech area) can give you her number if you wanted.  I know they will be great little dogs as my dog is the sire...... :lol:

[dew1911]

You cant go wrong with a Jack Russell

That's what at least part of ours is, but you do have to remember they are a Terrier, and so can be a bit grumpy, especailly in the mornings.

[tenpolequint]

That's what at least part of ours is, but you do have to remember they are a Terrier, and so can be a bit grumpy, especailly in the mornings.

Oh I am used to that, just like the wife.

[tenpolequint]

I can annouce that I bought my wife a Jack Russel pup this evening and she is extremely pleased. I will post pictures as when  do take pictures. Thanks everyone for all you tips, advice and especial your own stories and pictures of your own pride and joys.

Wifes happy= everyone happy

[tenpolequint]

[Range Rover Blues]

Ahhhh, bless it :D

Jack russels have to be one of the best small breeds, great with kids, full of fun, always whant to play and tough enough for small (clumsy) kids.  Good choice.

I like Westies too but was put off by the pair that lived next to my dad, they were miserable and mean, they used to gang up on Bracken when my dad tried walking her round the harden, I think it was the owners more than anything as the dogs were turfed out whenever my dad was outside, all they did was bark and yap. After we lost my dad I got the house and the neighbours moved out within 2 months, I don't think they liked the fact the the stereo/dogs/cars parked across my drive and everything else they did to p*ss my dad off were going to come back on them 10-fold, but that's another story.

Whatever dog you have the pros outway the cons by such a massive margin, I hope he/she makes you as happy as ours do for us.

[Edge]

:D Tenpole, i think you made the right choice :D  I wanted a jackrussel but swmbo wanted a black labrador........we ended up with the labrador.

[dew1911]

Cute little Jack russell, ours was about double that size... Shows that ours maybe isn't a "Pure" one...

[Range Rover Blues]

:D Tenpole, i think you made the right choice :D  I wanted a jackrussel but swmbo wanted a black labrador........we ended up with the labrador.

Well if you don't want it, I'll have it.  I think labradors are great, just they needs lots of exercise and are prone to being overweight, just like me :roll:

[tenpolequint]

:D Tenpole, i think you made the right choice :D  I wanted a jackrussel but swmbo wanted a black labrador........we ended up with the labrador.

My mother had a labrador and these are great dogs, extremely intelligent and as for water try keeping them out. And their skulls are so hard and thick always give you a hard knock in the head.

[Edge]

:D Tenpole, i think you made the right choice :D  I wanted a jackrussel but swmbo wanted a black labrador........we ended up with the labrador.

Well if you don't want it, I'll have it.  I think labradors are great, just they needs lots of exercise and are prone to being overweight, just like me :roll:

We may have to give him to you if the job in France comes through. I'd be actually very upset if we had to give him up, had him for 9 months and he's grown on me.

[Range Rover Red]

their skulls are so hard and thick always give you a hard knock in the head.

Add to that the baseball bat attached to the rear end, ie the tail!  My auntie used to have one and when the dog wagged her tail on me she left bruises :shock:    I think a Lab's tail should be registered as an offensive weapon!