dmc1980

Why dont they get a Cairn Terrior? Same sort of dog but it wont be white!! Got a westie ourselves and they are class, thinks he owns the place!

BlackadderII

Okay, some great answers here, especially the rottie LOL

I've e-mailed some pics over to them and the Norfolk Terrier has possibilites

Others include the miniature schnauzer and the Cairn Terrior.

Dogs that are out are the Staffs, Jack Russells and bulldogs as my mum wont have them . My Dads favourite is the English Bull Terrier but she wont go for that either. My Mum likes the Lhasa Apso, Yorkie and King Charles but my Dad doesnt like them ones, so far then its:

Border Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Cairn Terrior

Thanks to Ollie for the link on "lap dogs" even though my Dad said "I'm not bloody havin a lap dog"

PG

not necessarily true.......

Wurzel

iTrader: (1)

Whatever you get make sure it has four legs and a FSH

Check body work for damage and make sure it has never been raced or ragged, make sure youget receipts for any mods made to it.

Also make sure it is a genuine Westie and not one of those cheap caterham conversions

steffiraf

Noone has mentioned the good old heinz 57. The local rehoming centres have loads, especially the smaller variety, who all need homes, but get overlooked because of the bigger dogs. Please tell your parents to at least have a look-see, you never know, they may find the love of their life

OllyK

That's true enough, used to be a "bitsa" at dog club who was very amienable and very smart. Excellent at obedience work.

All Torque

Get a Miniture Schnauzer, this is Joe who is in desperate need of a haircut.

BlackadderII

Steffi, sorry i did forget to mention that they are and will be looking at the local RSPCA and dogs homes for suitable candidates. One thing they have said is that they didnt want a puppy from these places as they would never be 100% sure about the size and temperament unless you go by the size of their paws lol. I remember the first dog they got years and years ago, they thought it would be about the size of a Whippet, when it grew up it looked more like a GSD They should have sussed by the size of the dockers doorstep paws it had when it was a pup

Adult terrier type dogs all look about 75 years old anyway, so these things are offering a few problems in that respect. Nevertheless they still looking and will be looking and not overuling them as a possibility

RB170

LOL no ****

Does he pull the hair from his legs ?

StickyMicky

get a husky

awesome looking dogs IMO

bit bigger then a westie tho?

All Torque

No, thats where he`d just had a wash.

Jerome

Go with a Border Terrier.

I had one through most of my childhood. They have great personalities and temperament. Mine never bit anyone in it's whole life, even when playing. They also have a big dog bark, so are good for deterring burglars. Absolutely wonderful dogs. The only downside is they need hand-stripping (plucking) each summer.


A biased site here and a less biased view here.

fatscoobyfella

English springers are great,Manchester terrier is a lovely little dog too..

Rotties are greatly misunderstood and are fantastic companions,but can he head strong if not trained well.Same for the GSD,both fantastic and will die for their owner.

Cant really beat the devotion of a big dog...talk them into it..they will get used to it in no time

David Lock

Are you sure that suggesting a Rottie for a recently retired couple who want a small dog is really the best advice?? Horses for courses I say. I would say stick with another Westie if it's a breed that they know and like. Every dog is different and I think the "don't want to be reminded of our old one" attitude, whilst understandable, will soon be replaced with an affection for the breed itself. dl

Bartop

We're gonna get a beagle in next few weeks - lovely dogs and great temperament but maybe a bit bigger than you're after..

Danny B

Get a French Mastiff or a Dogue de Bordeaux as the posh people call it. They make excellent burglar alarms

BlackadderII

^^^ OMG its Hooch ^^^

Danny is your real name Turner

Jerome, the Border Terrier is my dog of choice for them but sadly its not my final decision Bartop, the Beagle is another that i really liked but it looks like they are swaying to a "wirey" looking mutt . Another good one is the Manchester Terrier but i'll have to dis-count that because i proposed a Pharoah Hound and they didnt seem to like that either (i think they're similar aren't they)

They've seen this thread and they're really impressed with all the input, so thanks everyone

Danny B i wouldnt mind the Husky in the background of that pic for me

R 14NS R

english bull terrier every time,

would never get another breed, however a little bit bigger, you can get a miniture one, looks exactly, (not puppy like, just like it has been reduced by that machine in ***** wonka and the chocolate factory) the same but smaller surprisingly.

very affectionate, fantastic with kids.

get one.

ian

Mrs WRX

I will second you there. My EBT is the best dog I have ever had, really affectionate and fantastic with children. She has never bit anybody or shown any signs of aggression, you are more in danger of being squashed when she sits on your knee for a cuddle.

Simon C

What about a Tebetan Terrier. A bit bigger than a westie, but ours had a beautiful temperment and lived to 17!! It was a little solid bugger though, small dog but weighed in at 30 lbs, boy did you know it if it ran into you

Diablo

LOL

Lots of interesting suggestions.

I'm guessing your parents want something manageable.

So that probably rules out anything with the strength to drag them up the street (Rotties/GSD's Mastiffs and many Staffies), or potentially likely to start a fight with any other dog (all the really nasty wee ****ty things like Jack Russels and yorkshire terriers) and probably those breeds that are (sorry if this causes offence) devoid of much sense/intelligence (English bull terriers, etc).

jamo (and others), your dogs looks great, but, be fair, they are used to something smaller than his head will grow to

My suggestion - rescue a lurcher/greyhound.

Gentle, very easy to walk and exercise, affectionate, and very easy to get on with. Great with dogs and people. The only thing to watch is that those trained for racing are likely to chase small furry animals and dogs.

jgc

LOL! ...

Google ' jack russell attacks '

Google ' rottweiler attacks '

Personally I would advise him to buy something which is likely to be accepted at the end of the rainbow bridge ... I think Swanky's devil dogs will be in for a shock!

tarmac terror

iTrader: (2)

Assume your folks are in their 60's if they are retired, so buying a pup with a lifespan of 10 - 15 years will put your parents into their late 60s maybe 70's when its fully grown. That possibly rules out something with a lot of strength or a lot of energy which needs to be burnt off.

I have two dogs both rescue dogs - ones a springer the other, a weimaraner. I am half your parents age and I barely have the energy to keep pace with either of these two. My Weimaraner is very unpredictable, and has proven she will bite the hand that feeds her!!! - but she is like a clingy child sometimes - can do your head in.

Would tend to look towards the terriers or smaller spaniels if I were advising them.

TT

StickyMicky

ha ha ha

G/F`s mother has just done this

got "ronan" from sum rescue place up this way

the thing is useless
will not answer to anybody, does nothing except eat or run into things
took him for a walk last week and he set about a westie and ran away with white fluff in his gob

shifty looking thing
would not trust it in a million years

greyhounds are trained to run fast
everything else takes a backseat

as long as it runs the trainers do not care
i would recomend dropping the greyhound idea

Mrs WRX

I have always found Greyhounds are not good around children as they can be quite highly strung and nervy

StickyMicky

this one is like a deer, its that big honest

when it jumps up at her little sister it knocks her down
tbh i cant see it staying there, they should swap it for sumthing a little less "stressed" imo

Tiggs

Get them a dinosaur.

EBT......i have lived with/owned more than anyone here and they are a stupid dog for a retired couple that want a small dog.

David Lock

Back to the Cavaliers then

davegtt

Such a big presumpsion there

dave44

get a boarder collie, great dogs, very smart and loving ours love going in cars too