[WaydayTew]

Am I the only one?

I see it EVERYWHERE. I see it on the forum, I see it at work, I see it at tournaments, everywhere. People have dogs, and all they do is talk about dogs that they can't wait to own, or how much they just LOVE this dog or that dog. I can understand admiring other dogs and their accomplishments, but it's just not in me to want anything other than what I have.

I have Liberty and Lily. They love me dearly. Liberty has always been there for me, even when I was going through issues with anger, she stuck by me and the objects I hurled across the room in frustration. She's over 10 years old and has not once wavered in her loyalty. She is an incredible dog that helped raise me to be who I am today. I wouldn't be the same without her.

Then there's Lily. I don't even know where to begin with her. At only 2.5 years old, I never would have thought I would have a bond with any other being the way I have a bond with her. She is everything I could want from a dog, both physically and mentally. She is incomparable to anything out there. There will never be another dog like her.

There is no breed that matches these dogs; no specific dog, nor group of dogs that could create them. I don't envy anything other than what I have, because what I have, you can't find or breed. These dogs walk into your life for a reason.

I can't even consider owning another dog. Nothing would compare.

TL;DR: I love my dogs.

[Poowssnople]

I like the dogs I have but they're both f'ing worthless good-for-nothing POS's. Can't wait to get a dog that's actually capable of working.

[illetrygrargo]

The grass is always greener.

That said; I DO want to be independently wealthy.

[emorbimefed]

I love my dogs past and present. Growing up I had a strong bond with our Boston, Princess. Then I spent 16 wonderful and turbulent years with Patches, the Old Man, who was my 19th birthday present to myself and raised me into true adulthood. That dog saw me through births, marriage, divorce, remarriage, the death of my mom and more drama that I care to remember. Yet I still had room in my heart for other dogs that I also loved and appreciated.

Now that I have my current 4 I think I am good on wanting other dogs for a while. I still window shop and check out other dogs, but I don't really want or need any more.

[WaydayTew]

There's room in my heart. I have 4 dogs myself (including the poodles), and when we no longer live in this townhouse with a postage stamp for a yard, we'll have more. I won't not love them, but I don't want nor need them. I know she wants a mal eventually, our friend would like us to take a whippet puppy, we've been half-offered a staffy, we could take any dog we wanted really.

But IDK. I guess I just came to this realization recently that I really just don't want another dog. It's not about the amount of work or time or anything; we've had 5 including the fosters. We do so much with them already, we're aware of the time commitments for the activities that we want to do. I just don't want anything other than what I have.

IDK. It was a strange realization that I needed to share.

[Misiotoagodia]

I like the dogs I have but they're both f'ing worthless good-for-nothing POS's. Can't wait to get a dog that's actually capable of working.

I hope you're being sarcastic.. that's pretty harsh!

I'm always up for another dog. I can't wait to get my next Amstaff pup..

[emorbimefed]

There's room in my heart. I have 4 dogs myself (including the poodles), and when we no longer live in this townhouse with a postage stamp for a yard, we'll have more. I won't not love them, but I don't want nor need them. I know she wants a mal eventually, our friend would like us to take a whippet puppy, we've been half-offered a staffy, we could take any dog we wanted really.

But IDK. I guess I just came to this realization recently that I really just don't want another dog. It's not about the amount of work or time or anything; we've had 5 including the fosters. We do so much with them already, we're aware of the time commitments for the activities that we want to do. I just don't want anything other than what I have.

IDK. It was a strange realization that I needed to share.

That makes you a lucky man! Being content with what you have is priceless. Enjoy it!

Psssst, you count the Poodles as dogs?!?!?!

[Arexytece]

I'm definitely good with my two for now! lol Once we got our second one, that was it. I haven't had any desire for another one since. That doesn't mean that if I end up on a chunk of land somewhere, with a big ass house (you know, when I win the lottery....) that I won't EVER get more, but for now, I love my two, and am perfectly content.

[WaydayTew]

That makes you a lucky man! Being content with what you have is priceless. Enjoy it!

Psssst, you count the Poodles as dogs?!?!?!

WOman, but yes, I'm quite content. I'm just constantly surrounded by people who can't stop talking about their next dog that I'm like, what about that thing st the end of your leash that you're currently feeding?

And yes, the poodles are definitely dogs. Lily is much more of a lazy couch potato than them . They need a crap ton of mental stimulation. Meanwhile, Lily will hold a focus for 20min for a stupid piece of kibble .

[EvaQWmrm]

I love my boys and don't see ownong another dog any time soon, but I do want a purebred (dream would be one of boogieman's dogs) but I really need a yard befor I can get anything more than I have even after one goes to the bridge in like 10 years

[agiopwer]

You know I sometimes talk about dogs I'd like to own in the future. Usually after being at some kind of dog event. But at this point in my life. Sasha is all I want. My little yellow mutt. She has been the best dog in the world to me and no dog on this planet will ever compare to her. She has been with me through some of the biggest changes of my life and continues to be. She was here the day I brought my daughter home. I have raised my daughter around her. And I will be raising another child around her. I couldn't ask for a more stable well rounded dog. She loves people, especially kids. I could not imagine raising little kids around any other dog.

Don't get me wrong, in a few years we will be getting another dog. Just because I know Sasha won't be around forever and I feel that having a second dog will help with the blow, when we do lose Sasha. Because she has become more than just the dog. She is a very important member of our family. She is still a dog, but she is super important to all of us.

But at this point in my life, she is my number 1 dog. And I just don't want anything but her right now.

[sztc38tg]

Some times I think these dogs are an addiction. I had as many as 9 APBT at one time. I am down to 3 now and am happy with that. I may want another 1 day but for now life is good LOL.

[ARKLqAZ6]

i like the dogs i have but they're both f'ing worthless good-for-nothing pos's. Can't wait to get a dog that's actually capable of working.

been there! Haha

[8cyVn4RJ]

I could very easily have been happy with only Lily. She's pretty much my perfect dog as far as a versitile, active companion... I don't think I could have chosen a better first dog of my very own.

I wanted a second specifically for doing Schutzhund. Lily is quite awesome at OB, tracking, herding, and drive building bitework... but she's half Sibe and sled dogs are not Schutzhund dogs. I turned down several very, very nice dogs because it wasn't the right time monetarily.
I turned Scout down several times before I agreed to take her finally. I am glad I took her. I have learned more from her than I could possibly ever hope to learn from any well bred dog. She has also shown me just how important genetics are and what goofy, utterly devoted dogs GSD's are. Before I thought I would someday have an APBT in addtion to these kinds of dogs and definitely another BC someday.... now.... I kinda think I want to stick with Mals, GSD's, and I will probably always have one sled dog in the house.

Things work out the way they do for a reason. I'm kinda glad I can't afford a nice working/sport prospect right now. It means I do way more with the dogs I do have and frankly with rescue dogs with baggage, I feel I'm learning a lot more in the long run than I would be messing up a really nicely bred pup as my first working dog. I'm sure I'll make mistakes when I eventually get my first well bred dog, but I will be much more prepared and much less likely to get in over my head than I otherwise would have. Hell I never would have known how perfect GSD's and Mal's are for me if I hadn't adopted Lily. I've always loved sled dogs, but I had no idea how freaking perfect the shepherd breeds are for me. I was set on a GSD until I met more Mals.... I like the ... oh how do I put this... edge they have to their energy and the insane go that is just a little bit nuts. I also like their breed structure (lighter build, more square, more upright, etc.) a little bit better than the GSD. But at the end of the day, I don't care if my eventual working dog is a Mal, GSD, or Dutchie... what matters is that its the right dog for me and what I want us to accomplish together.

That said, I don't think thats happening for a long time for various reasons. Its hard to be patient, but I've found that patience pays off a lot more than impulse in the long run.

I don't mind having 1-3 dogs around at a time and can manage four easily.... but I'd be just as happy with just one. In fact, if I have to wait until the girls are gone to get what I really want, then I will probably just have the one for at least the first 5-8 years because I feel I will be a better handler/trainer in the long run if I'm not overloading my plate too much in that time given that I want a pretty high powered dog. My current dog's are no slouches, but I'm not naive enough to think that a well bred working dog is going to be the same as my current rescue mutts.

[newshep]

I do tend to think about my future dogs. Ever since I Guage left my life, I've always wanted another SBT, I really do miss having one around. In saying that, I ADORE herding breeds and would die for a Red Heeler. I want to wait on the Red Heeler because I want to be more experienced. A Red Heeler is my dream dog. My dream would be to own a SBT and a RH at the same time. I would love a Rottweiler one day as well.

In saying that, I am pretty content with my two. I am happy with them, I do enjoy my time with them, I love there company. They do lack a thing each I want in a dog and I look forward to owning a dog that hopefully has that quality I want but I have years ahead of me, though I don't want to wait years, I can manage to do that now. By the time I get my next dog, I want to be more experienced, structured and so forth.

[WapSaibiar]

hmmm ... if only i could have one back that i had to let go ...

[SannyGlow]

I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting or getting another dog. As long as you care for them as you do the others. And it doesn't eat your money away.

[rockboyzaza]

There are plenty of dogs I want to own, but not right now. I think 8 dogs is plenty and I'm pretty content with them!

But when they are gone. I do have a list that changes from time to time. Right now, my two main wants for my next dogs are a Patterdale Terrier and a Borzoi. I know complete opposites, but its what I want! Third up would be a white Bull Terrier after Casper is gone.

I would like to get down to 4-5 dogs. Easier to manage and cheaper!

[Mymnnarry]

I hope you're being sarcastic.. that's pretty harsh!

I'm always up for another dog. I can't wait to get my next Amstaff pup..

Cliff is ALWAYS serious NEVER sarcastic....... lol

[8cyVn4RJ]

Cliff is ALWAYS serious NEVER sarcastic....... lol

Totally.